Getting New Breeds Recognised

[Esky the husky]

So as not to derail the other thread about the AKC's 3 new recognised breeds I thought I'd start a new one for this discussion.

What is the process of getting a new breed of dog recognised here in OZ?

I know some DOLers have imported new breeds into the country. I hope someone can provide me some insight

[Henrietta]

I have no idea myself, but would be interested to know.

I would love for someone to import a Small Munsterlander into the country. I'd love to meet one.

[Brennan's Mum]

Same here I would love to know

[poodlefan]

Are you guys referring to a brand new breed or an existing breed that's recognised O/S??

[Henrietta]

^ I was thinking existing breeds recognised overseas myself.

[Esky the husky]

Sorry was that unclear.?

Yes I was talking about existing breeds recognized overseas but not in Australia

Edited July 19, 2010 by Esky the husky

[haylz27]

I have no idea, but I'd be interested to know this as well.

[poodlefan]

I can't find anything specific on the ANKC website about the details of the process but the Xolo and White Swiss Shepherd folk would know for sure.

As I understand it, there are two prerequisites that need to be proven:

1. The breed is recognised by the ANKC recognised purebred registry in its country of origin.

2. The dog is registered as that breed by the ANKC recognised purebred registry in the country of its birth.

Edited July 19, 2010 by poodlefan

[Janba]

From the ANKC regulations

http://www.ankc.org.au/Regulations-1.aspx The register and Registration section 10.

SECTION 10

Recognition of New Breeds

10.1 Requirements for the Recognition of any breed, which is recognised by a

recognised Overseas Controlling Bodies (10/97)

The ANKC recognises new breeds, which are recognised by the Recognised

Overseas Controlling Body provided that:

10.1.1 That each individual dog to be re-registered is registered with a overseas

Canine Control Body that is recognised by the ANKC and accompanied by

the original registration issued by the controlling body in the country in which

the animal was last registered and by an “Export Certified/Pedigree”. (10/06,

6.1.2)

10.1.2 That each individual dog to be re-registered has all ancestors shown on the

Export Certified/Pedigree are fully registered. ie The Prefix or Suffix plus the

dogs name and the registration number must be provided for all ancestors

shown on the Export Certified/Pedigree. (10/06, 6.1.2)

10.1.3 The ANKC holds the appropriate Breed Standard.

10.1.4 The importer to provides sufficient additional breed information, such as

additional text expanding on the breed standard, photographs and diagrams

to allow the ANKC to prepare an appropriate Breed Standard Extension. The

importer shall also provide written approval for the use of this material.

(10/06, 6.1.2)

10.1.5 The Breed Standards Coordinator collates the above and checks the

translation of the Standard into English where appropriate

10.1.6 The Administrator circulates the Standard and additional information to all

member bodies for comment and formal adoption at the next Conference

10.1.7 Breeds recognised from the 1st July to the 31st December shall be shall be

eligible for entry on to the purebred register forthwith and shall be effective

from the 1st July the following year for exhibition purposes. (10/06, 6.1.2)

10.1.8 Breeds recognised from the 1st January to the 30th June shall be shall be

eligible for entry on to the purebred register forthwith and shall be effective

from the 1st January the following year for exhibition purposes. (10/06, 6.1.2)

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10.1.9 When a new breed arrives in Australia, the breed Standards Coordinator and

the Administrator be notified. [Added 16/10/97]

10.1.10 Any new breed of dog recognised by the ANKC will be known by its common

usage name around the world subject to ANKC Regulation Part 6, Clause

10.2.1. (10/08) (Amended 10/09, 7.3)

10.2 Requirements for the recognition of any breed which is not yet recognised in

its Country of Origin or Development (05/00)

10.2.1 Any new breed or breed of dog “under development” must have a unique

breed name, and is not a combination of recognised breed names or part of a

recognised breed name and it must be pertinent to the purpose of the breed.

(02/08) (Amended 10/09, 6.3.5)

10.2.2 That there be a parent breed club sponsoring the breed.

• The parent club to be an organisation (usually an Incorporated Body)

covering the whole of Australia that has acted as the Stud Book

Register for the breed for a minimum of fifteen [15] years. This

organisation has been keeping records of all dogs bred in the breed

in Australia. Not as some people misunderstand that the breed has

been around for fifteen [15] years. (10/02)

10.2.3 The parent breed club to supply:

• An authenticated copy of the Breed Standard

• General information of the breed, such as additional text expanding

on the breed standard, photographs and diagrams to allow the ANKC

to prepare an appropriate Breed Standard Extension. The importer

shall also provide written approval for the use of this material. (10/06,

6.1.2)

• Details of the history and numbers registered

10.2.4 The ANKC to assess whether the breed is considered sufficiently viable

from the above information, taking into account that:

10.2.4.1 Minimum Number of dogs registered be 500

That at the time of application there must be 500 dogs of the breed

alive and all of the 500 dogs must be entire (none of them to be

neutered). (10/02)

10.2.4.2 Minimum time the breed has been in existence be 15 years.

That there has been a parent club (usually an Incorporated Body)

covering the whole of Australia that has acted as the Stud Book

Register for the breed for a minimum period of fifteen [15] years.

Not that someone has been breeding the breed for fifteen [15]

years. (10/02)

10.2.4.3 Minimum time the breed has been in existence be 15 years.

This means that only those dogs with a 5-generation pedigree will

be eligible for acceptance on to the ANKC register at the time, if

and when, the breed is adopted as an official ANKC Breed. The

5-generation pedigree does not apply to the 500 dogs on the

Register. (10/02)

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10.2.5 The following requirements from Section 9.1 “Requirements for the

Recognition of Any Breed which is recognised in its Country of Origin or

Development” shall also apply. These requirements are: (10/06, 6.1.2)

10.2.6 The Breed Standards Coordinator collates the above and checks the

translation of the Standard into English where appropriate.

10.2.7 The Administrator circulates the Standard and additional information to all

member bodies for comment and formal adoption at the next conference.

10.2.8 Breeds recognised from the 1st July to the 31st December shall be shall be

eligible for entry on to the purebred register forthwith and shall be effective

from the 1st July the following year for exhibition purposes. (10/06, 6.1.2)

10.2.9 Breeds recognised from the 1st January to the 30th June shall be shall be

eligible for entry on to the purebred register forthwith and shall be effective

from the 1st January the following year for exhibition purposes. (10/06, 6.1.2)

10.2.10 When a new breed arrives in Australia, the breed the Standards Coordinator

and the Administrator must be notified. [Added 16/10/97]

10.3 The Non Consideration of a New Breed

The ANKC will not consider the recognition of a new breed where the dogs have

been registered with an overseas Canine Controlling Body that is not recognised by

the ANKC (such as the United Kennel Club). (10/06, 6.1.2)

[poodlefan]

Thanks Janba - I couldn't find that online.

[Janba]

Thanks Janba - I couldn't find that online.

I only knew because I have looked it up before

[Esky the husky]

Oh wow thanks!

[Henrietta]

Very interesting and the process seems pretty involved. You would have to work very closely with breed enthusiasts overseas in order to gather all the required materials. Which could only be a good thing. Thanks Janba and PF.