Further to our information release of Nov 29, 2006, regarding FCI Circular 125/2006, the Canadian Kennel Club would like to provide background specifically related to an issue cited regarding “the fact that the CKC does not recognize the pedigrees from many of our members and contract partners.”
 
The recognition of a foreign kennel club is a very important decision, considering the fact that registrations in Canada will be based upon the records maintained by the foreign club, thus the integrity of CKC registry is at stake.  Therefore, an applicant club must meet some exacting standards before recognition will be considered by the CKC.  There are a number of specific steps involved in the actual recognition process and it is done on a country-by-country basis. If each step is met with success then eventually the Board would be in a position to approve their stud book.  This is done by ensuring foreign requests meet with the requirements of the Animal Pedigree Act, Section 30, Subsection (2), as well as Club Policy and Procedures and By-Laws.
 
The specific criteria that assess eligibility of foreign stud books are set out in our By-laws, Section 27.3 and our Policy and Procedures Manual Chapter IV, Section P.