Following approval from the Minister of Agriculture, and as a result of compliance with Section 20, subsections (2) and (3) of the Animal Pedigree Act and Sections 25.3 and 36.14 of The Canadian Kennel Club By-laws and Chapter IV. Sections A of the CKC Policy and Procedures Manual, the following breeds are to be added to Section 25.1 of The Canadian Kennel Club By-laws:

1)     American Eskimo Dog

2)     Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

3)     Barbet

4)     Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

5)     Spinone Italiano

6)     Toy Fox Terrier

As of March 1, 2006, the breeds can be recognized for registration purposes in accordance with the CKC policies governing recognition. Effective June 1, 2006, the breeds will also be eligible to compete in CKC approved events.

The breeds have been placed in the following groups:

BREED                                                 GROUP

               1.  American Eskimo Dog (Toy)                V (5) Toys
               2.  American Eskimo Dog (Miniature)         VI (6) Non-Sporting
               3.  American Eskimo Dog (Standard)         VI (6) Non-Sporting

               4.  Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog       VII (7) Herding      

               5.  Barbet                                             I (1) Sporting Dogs             

               6.  Greater Swiss Mountain Dog                III (3) Working Dogs        

               7.  Spinone Italiano                                I (1) Sporting Dogs   

               8.  Toy Fox Terrier                                 V (5) Toys

The Board of Directors has agreed that the FCI Breed Standards be sustained as the official standard for the breeds except the American Eskimo Dog. The American Kennel Club Breed Standard was adopted for the American Eskimo Dog.

Given that these specific breeds have been on our Miscellaneous Class List for a number of years, the graduated fee for registration will not apply until March 1, 2007.

The following breed applications have not been approved by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada:

Cane Corso:

This breed was not approved as there are ongoing issues regarding the distinction between two breeds.

Coton de Tulear:

Based on the results of a Canine Federation of Canada (CFC) breeder’s poll, this breed will remain under jurisdiction of the CFC for registration purposes. 

Parson Russell Terrier:

This breed was not approved as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada require more information in order to enable them to clarify the genetic make-up and distinct characteristics of this breed.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog:

The Canadian Kennel Club application is still on hold by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for this breed as they await an application from The Canine Federation of Canada to amend their articles of incorporation to release this breed from their authority.

Reminder:

The following breeds were approved by the Minister of Agriculture and as a result were eligible for registration as of October 25, 2005, and eligible to compete in CKC approved events as of March 1, 2006.

Breeds                              Groups

1.  Dutch Sheepdog            VII (7) Herding

2.  Hovawart                     III  (3) Working

3.  Iceland Sheepdog          VII (7) Herding

4.  Neapolitan Mastiff          III (3) Working