Canadian Kennel Club Recognizes Two New Dog Breeds

The Canadian Kennel Club is excited to announce a significant update to its Articles of Incorporation – the recognition of two new distinct breeds: Parson Russell Terrier and Russell Terrier.

This amendment, certified under the Animal Pedigree Act, 1988, reflects the commitment of the CKC to celebrating the diversity and heritage of purebred dogs. Certification was finalized on June 30, 2025, and includes the official Rules of Eligibility (ROE) for breeding.

Each of these breeds brings unique qualities and histories to the CKC community, and their official recognition opens new opportunities for owners, breeders, and enthusiasts to engage with the club.

Over the coming weeks, CKC will make any necessary changes to our systems and official documents (i.e. forms, policies, ROEs, etc.) to implement the changes from the 2022 Referendum recognition of the Parson Russell Terrier and Russell Terrier. We will notify our members when these changes are complete, when you can view their Rules of Eligibility before registering new dogs and read the changes in the updated By-laws booklet and Policy & Procedure Manuals.

These breeds are now fully recognized by the CKC. Stay tuned for more updates!