The Listing Service will be enhanced in Phase II. In Phase II, effective July 1, 2010 participating dogs
will also receive:
a. Discounted enrollment in the AKC CAR Lost & Found service, which includes a collar
tag and 24-7 recovery services
a. An AKC Supporter window decal
b. Free CGC certificate for dogs that pass a CGC test
c. Copy of The New Puppy Handbook and/or sample of Family Dog magazine
d. Free initial veterinary visit
e. Trial offer of pet health insurance
f. Discount coupons to an online dog store
The Listing Service will be enhanced again in Phase III, allowing owners of mixed breed dogs to have
access to interactive website with fun features such as forums, picture contests, dog care video
downloads, information on pet-friendly businesses, advice from experts, etc. The effective date for the
new website will be determined in the future based on the needs of those enrolled.
Competition in Companion Events
Effective April 1
st, 2010, the competition parameters governing mixed breed participation in AKC
Agility, Rally, and Obedience events:
1. AKC clubs would have the option to hold a class for Agility, Obedience, or Rally events. Those
clubs electing to hold mixed breed classes will offer the same classes for mixed breed dogs and
purebred dogs.
2. Mixed Breed classes can only be held at standalone AKC Agility, Obedience, and Rally Events.
The class could not be offered at All Breed Shows, Group Shows, or independent specialties,
even if Agility, Obedience, or Rally events are being held.
a. The definition of standalone AKC Companion event is an AKC Agility,
Obedience, or Rally event that is not held on the same date AND show site as an
AKC all-breed show or independent specialty.
3. Mixed breed dogs would compete in separate class divisions from AKC purebred dogs.
a. The club is not required to hold the classes in separate rings under separate Judges. The
purebred classes can be held in the same ring, under the same Judge, as the mixed breed
classes. Placements and titles would be scored and awarded separately.
b. For example, in Agility in the Regular class, all purebred dogs entered in the Regular 16
inch class would run, followed in the same ring by the mixed breed dogs entered in the
Regular 16 inch class.
4. Allows event-giving club to decide if group exercises in Obedience, specifically long sits and
downs, should be combined to save time or should be completed separately. The club is not
required to hold the classes in separate rings under separate Judges. Placements and titles would
be scored and awarded separately.
5. Mixed breed dogs would earn different titles from purebred dogs.
a. Mixed breed dogs would earn titles with a Mixed Breed suffix (i.e. NAC-Novice Agility
Mixed Breed)
6. Dogs competing in the class would be eligible to earn similar (but separate) titles as purebreds,
including MACH-M (Master Agility Champion Mixed Breed), OTCH-M, and RAE-M.
7. Dogs competing in classes would NOT be eligible for National Championships or Invitational
events.
The mixed breed concept that was approved has strong support from AKC Delegates and other key
fanciers.
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In a strategic planning survey in January 2005, 65% of the responding Delegates either supported
mixed breeds in AKC competition or had no opinion on the issue.
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In a telephone survey of 84 all-breed, training, and specialty clubs that hold agility and obedience
trials, 78% supported AKC clubs having the option to offer classes for mixed breeds at their trials.
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