At its meeting on June 12th  and 13th, 2010 the CKC Board of Directors approved the following amendment to the Policy and Procedures Manual, Chapter IV, Section F, Registration Guidelines to be effective September 1, 2010:

Merle Coat Colour Pattern in the Chihuahua (Short and Long Haired)

1. Canadian or foreign born Chihuahuas with the merle coat colour pattern will not be eligible for registration as of September 1, 2010.

2. Chihuahuas which emanate from a parent exhibiting the merle coat colour pattern will not be accepted for registration purposes.