Introduction
Owners of mixed breeds can enjoy the thrill of competing for
titles in obedience, conformation, tracking and much more. The Mixed Breed
Dog Clubs of America (MBDCA) is a national registry for mixed breeds, providing
many of the same opportunities that the American Kennel Club (AKC) offers for
purebreds. We are not a mixed bred placement center nor do we provide
rescue services. Contact your local humane society or shelter if you are
interested in placing or adopting a mixed breed dog.
There are two basic categories of membership: participating
and supporting. Those who own a mixed breed and would like to work toward
a title should join as a participating member and register their dog(s) for
competition. All dogs must be spayed or neutered before being
registered. If you don't own a mixed breed, or don't plan to show, but
would like to encourage the club's goal of responsible dog ownership, you can
join as a supporting member.
For participating members, the club provides a set of
regulations for competition that meet the unique needs of mixed breeds while
still fitting in at fun matches and workshops.
In obedience, you can earn titles at the novice, open, and
utility levels, then continue on for the mixed breed equivalent of an OTCh
(Obedience Trial Champion). The mixed breed obedience titles are MB-CD,
MB-CDX, MB-UD, MB-UDX, with the "MB" standing for mixed breed.
These titles are earned in a manner similar to the AKC.
The conformation standard is designed to promote a happy,
healthy family dog, and focuses on general soundness and balance, as well as
excellent temperament and manners. Any dog working toward a championship
must achieve the MB-CD obedience title before receiving more than half the
points needed for the title. MBDCA champions are required to have brains
as well as beauty.
Tracking titles are earned in a manner similar to AKC. Effective
October 1, 2004, certification will no longer be a prerequisite to competing in
a tracking test.
The retriever instinct certificate requires the dog to show
natural ability at locating and retrieving objects both on land and in the
water.
The club also offers titles in lure coursing.
MBDCA strongly encourages responsible ownership of all
dogs. Dogs registered with MBDCA must be spayed or neutered. MBDCA
also strongly advocates at least basic obedience training for all dogs.
Training helps make a better citizen of your dog and better owner of you.
Since MBDCA believes that all dogs should have the opportunity
to compete and earn titles, the club also accepts purebreds that cannot compete
through any of the major purebred registries.
Handicapped purebreds may join, but their owners must provide
a veterinarian's certificate stating that the dog is capable of doing the
work. Purebreds also must be spayed or neutered. They cannot compete
in mixed breed conformation but can take part in all other programs.
Local chapters exist in some areas, and formation of new
chapters is encouraged. Where a local chapter is in existence, members
belong to both the local and national organizations. The local chapter
generally provides events for its members, and one of the chapters hosts the
National Specialty each year. For a list of local chapters and contact sources, visit our Contact
Information page. Currently the St. Louis
chapter is represented
on our website.
Where no local chapter exists, mixed breed owners join the
national organization. All MBDCA members receive "Mixed
Reviews", the quarterly national newsletter. For information about
starting a local chapter, visit our "Starting
a Successful Chapter" page.
Visit our Membership Info page
for welcome packets and downloadable membership applications for the national
organization and local chapters.
Updated
MBDCA Rules and Regulations effective October 1, 2004.
Downloadable
and printable forms -
MBDCA Judge's Certification Form
MBDCA Judge's Questionaire
- Conformation
MBDCA Judge's Conformation Worksheet
MBDCA Judge's Questionaire - Obedience and Rally
MBDCA Judge's Questionaire
- Tracking and Retriever Instinct
MBDCA Judge's Questionaire
- Lure Coursing
MBDCA Lure Coursing Test Form
MBDCA Tracking/Tracking Excellent Test Form
MBDCA
Store - Support your club today. Order official MBDCA merchandise
(stationary, patches, license plate frames and rule books).
Fund
Raising Project - MBDCA
is pleased to offer its members the opportunity to purchase quality golf shirts
and tote bags. This is your opportunity to help your club, show your "Mixed
Breed pride," and to advertise your club all at the same time!
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