[ SHOWGSD-L ] details of Mixed Breed program

From: "Peggy" <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:25:13 -0400
shared by Peggy

Mixed Breed Program Details
The Board and Staff have been  considering a program for mixed breeds since
January 2005. After
extensive  research, including gathering feedback from AKC Delegates, AKC
Clubs, and mixed  breed dog
owners, the Board unanimously approved a program for mixed breed  dogs at
the April 2009 Board
Meeting. This followed the non-binding  resolutions passed by an
overwhelming majority of the
Delegates at the March  2009 meeting asking the Board to reconsider a
program for mixed breeds.
The  details of the program are presented below. Thank you to all
Delegates, club  officers, and club
members who have provided feedback over the years. The  program, which
includes a Listing Service and
Competition Eligibility, is a  result of many years worth of research. You
have been an integral part of  the
process and the feedback received has been invaluable.
Please contact  _mixedbreeds@xxxxxxxx (mailto:mixedbreeds@xxxxxxx)  if you
have any  questions regarding this new program.
Effective October 1st, 2009, mixed  breed dog owners can list their dogs
with the AKC’s new mixed  breed
program.
1. Dogs in the program would be issued an ID number.
2.  Dogs must be spayed or neutered.
3. The fee for the program would be  $35.
4. In Phase I, listed dogs would receive:
a. A certificate of  participation
b. A competition card, with their identification number. This  number
allows mixed breeds
to compete in AKC Agility, Rally, and Obedience  events
c. Access to a community of dog lovers interested in supporting all  things
canine, including
the AKC Humane Fund
d. Affiliation with an  organization that:
i. Actively supports the right to own and breed dogs  responsibly by
fighting antiownership
legislation at the local, state, and  federal level
ii. Donates millions to canine health research, making all dogs  healthier
in the long
run
iii. Proactively responds to disasters like 9-11  and Hurricane Katrina,
reaching out to
all dog owners in need during  stressful times
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

Nina Schaefer
phone --  (215) 402 9989
4902 Quarry  Row
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 

============================================================================
POST is Copyrighted 2008.  All material remains the property of the original 
author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind 
are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the 
Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 

ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY 
MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS 
PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY 
FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE 
PROSECUTED. 

For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx

VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org
NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/
============================================================================
[ SHOWGSD-L ] details of Mixed Breed program

Other related posts:
