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sgc1215 asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

What titles can you earn without a purebred dog?

I know the AKC has the option to submit for an "Alternative Listing" designed for purebred dogs without pedigrees, but that's not what I'm looking for. I also know there is a National Mixed Breeds organization.

So I guess my question is this, can you get an alternative listing with the AKC without having a "suspected purebred"? Additionally, if you do acquire the alternative listing with your potential purebred, what titles are you eligible for? I.e. - What events can you participate in?

I have tried to research this myself online and it was a little overwhelming, so please no general links where I can do more looking. A specific page that answers these questions would be fine.

Thanks!

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    The AKC now allows mixed breed dogs to compete in all events except conformation. It is the AKC Canine Partners program. Alternative Listing or registration with the National Mixed Breeds organization is not needed. Contact the AKC at akc.org for events in your area.

    http://www.akc.org/mixedbreeds/index.cfm

  • 1 decade ago

    You can't get an ILP/PAL # from the AKC for a mix but you can get your mix listed in the AKC Canine Partner program. Once you get your mix listed in the canine partner program you can earn titles in obedience & rally and other performance events.

    It is simple to get more information, go to the AKC site http://www.akc.org/ and click on Canine Partners at the top of the page.It will tell you everything you need to know.

    Source(s): years of experience in AKC
  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    you could no longer practice them as to conformation-type shows w/o papers (the entire component is to evaluate breeding inventory) and you could no longer produce reputably bred domestic dogs with out pedigree, yet you're able to do obedience, rally, agility & monitoring via getting a canines companions registration at AKC. they could additionally be mixed-bred canines, yet can enter the working activities, of the shows, in the event that they are 6 months of age or older, & have the mandatory training, to decide for a identify.

  • Aussie
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    I think you can enter novelty events, such as best dressed dog, most friendly,ugliest mutt etc.

    Well, you can enter moggies (the feline form of mutts) in Aussie cat shows under a few novelty categories such as most friendly, prettiest cat, etc.

    I assume it is the same for dogs. Ask your local Kennel club if they have novelty events at their show.

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