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Originally Posted by carmen in nj  the product of two AKC registered parents you can register it with the AKC mix breeds program and your little mix breed will get a certificate and an AKC number? we had a discussion at my local breeding club today, and when I got home I asked in other breeding groups and YES, you can't show the little mix one but it can participate in special events sponsored by the AKC and MOST important your mix baby will get the certificate with an AKC number.. so much for the AKC pure breed only status...
so now we can have AKC registered mix puppies...
and they are pushing it in the clubs at least here in my area..
So I guess the "MUTT" designation is NO MORE.. since now AKC is promoting the mix breeds too.. so much for that ....
oh, and they have a Therapy Dog training specially for the mix breeds.. I am def looking into that one..
hugs,
Carmen in nj American Kennel Club - AKC Canine Partners Club Information |
Just to be clear to everyone, this does not mean that they dogs can be used for conformation trials; it just means that they are allowed to participate in other venues such as agility. This has been posted many time in the past and breeders typically get very upset. Many families have AKC registered dogs and dogs that have been rescued and want them all to be able to participate in some sport. Dogs enrolled in this program must be neutered, so there is no worry that they will produce offspring. I wouldn't say that the AKC is promoting mixed breeds, it's just that they are allowing them to participate with their pedigreed brothers and sisters.