A demonstrated following and interest (minimum of 100 active household members) in the breed (in the form of a National Breed Club). A sufficient population in this country (minimum of 300-400 dogs), with a three-generation pedigree. Dogs in that pedigree must all be of the same breed.
How do you get recognized by the AKC?
The following must be met in order to be accepted into the program:1Has a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events.2Earned AKC Conformation, Performance or Companion* event titles on a minimum of 4 dogs from AKC litters they bred/co-bred in each breed applied for.3Member of an AKC club.Requirements - American Kennel Club
How long does it take for a breed to be recognized?
Dogs generally remain in the Miscellaneous category for one to three years. Full registration depends on consistent enrollment of more dogs of that breed in FSS, unless there are already 1,000 or more dogs enrolled. In that case, the situation is reviewed within six months by the AKC board of directors.
What dog breeds are not recognized by AKC?
The rough-coated Belgian Laekenois is the rarest of the four Belgian herding breeds, and the only one without full AKC recognition.
How is a dog breed established?
To create a new dog breed, a dog breeder must establish a set of clearly measurable and visible traits known as the breed standard. It is a list of characteristics that formally describe the breed to an audience. The breeder needs to build up the new dog breed over several generations, generally taking decades.
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