Capturing the momentum of the successful Rules of Eligibility (ROE) referendum last year, the CKC is looking to move 17 listed breeds toward Full Recognition in this fall’s Special Referendum.
Polling for owners and enthusiasts will begin in July and ask for support in moving the breeds below toward full recognition and supporting their Rules of Eligibility.
Rules of Eligibility are a requirement of CKC under the Animal Pedigree Act (APA) for all purebred animals under its jurisdiction. ROE are meant to establish broad and key traits for each breed to be used for registration considerations only. The ROE are not to be confused with the much more extensive breed standards which describes a ‘standard of perfection’ for the show ring.
The Canadian Kennel Club is looking for Canadian breeders and breed enthusiasts of the following 18 breeds to register to vote on the ROE and move these breeds to Full Recognition with the CKC:
- Anatolian Shepherd Dog
- Australian Kelpie
- Beauceron
- Black Russian Terrier
- Border Collie *
- Cane Corso
- Coton de Tulear
- Dogue de Bordeaux
- Finnish Lapphund
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- Glen of Imaal Terrier
- Lagotto Romagnolo
- Mudi
- Parson Russell Terrier
- Portuguese Sheepdog
- Rat Terrier
- Shikoku
- Spanish Water Dog
- Tibetan Mastiff
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* Note: Canadian breeders and breed enthusiasts of the Border Collie will only be polled on the approval of the proposed Rules of Eligibility.
You’re encouraged to support your breed and vote. Visit our dedicated
webpage to discover more about Full Breed Recognition for these breeds, their Rules of Eligibility and how to
register to vote.
Starting the
1st week of July, you will be able to register to vote and support your
Sporting breed. Stay tuned!