When does the AKC add a new breed?

iBaman · 01-09-2012, 12:29 AM

I saw a post earlier about Dutch Shepherds being submitted to AKC to be able to register them...and I started thinking...When is a 'mix' or 'color' considered a new breed? What qualifications have to be met?

KZoppa · 01-09-2012, 12:34 AM

it should explain it on the AKC website. I know the breed has to have a following in the states, records have to be kept regarding breeding dogs. theres a number of things

Whiteshepherds · 01-09-2012, 12:41 AM

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iBaman · 01-09-2012, 12:42 AM

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iBaman Master Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 809	When does the AKC add a new breed? I saw a post earlier about Dutch Shepherds being submitted to AKC to be able to register them...and I started thinking...When is a 'mix' or 'color' considered a new breed? What qualifications have to be met?

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