Mixed Breed Dog Club of California - Information and Application
Introduction
Owners of mixed breed dogs can now join an organization
especially for them. Handlers and their mixes can compete and earn titles
in obedience, tracking and conformation, as well as work toward agility and
herding instinct certificates.
The Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America (MBDCA) is a national
organization which offers registration to all spayed/neutered mixed breeds, and
to those purebreds that cannot compete in the American Kennel Club (AKC), United
Kennel Club (UKC), or Australian Shepherd trials. Purebreds registering
must also be spayed/neutered.
The Mixed Breed Dog Club of California (MBDC of CA) is the
state chapter of the MBDCA. If you are planning to show your dog, you should join
the California Chapter. If you aren't planning to show, or even if you don't
own a mixed breed, but would like to support the club, you can join as a
Supporting Member.
If you are interested in any level of membership, please read
the rest of this Introduction, the Code of Ethics
and Categories of Membership. Then print and use the
downloadable Membership Application.
As an individual member, you have the opportunity to work
toward completion of titles of certificates, under judges who have been
certified by MBDCA. The club has its own set of regulations to 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. The mixed breed obedience titles are MD-CD, MB-CDX, and
MB-UD, with the "MB" standing for Mixed Breed. The titles are
earned in a manner similar to the AKC, with a few differences. The most
obvious difference is that mixed breeds earn titles at fun matches, not at AKC
trials or shows. Other differences are explained in the New Member packet.
The conformation standard is designed to promote a happy and
healthy family dog, and focuses on general soundness and balance as will as
excellent temperament and manners. Any dog working toward a conformation
championship must achieve the MD-CD (novice) obedience title before receiving
more than half of the points needed for a conformation title.
A tracking title is similar to AKC's.
The agility certificate is issued by the United States Dog
Agility Association.
Handlers are responsible for knowing the rules governing any
form of competition win which they are planning to take part. MBDCA Rules
and Regulations are issues with the New Member Packet. AKC regulations for
obedience, tracking, and herding can be obtained by contacting AKC at 51 Madison
Avenue, New York, New York 10010. Agility regulations can be obtained from
the United States Dog Agility Association, P.O. Box 850955, Richardson, TX
75085-0955.
Owners of mixed breeds (and, indeed, of all dogs) are
encouraged to be responsible dog owners. The MBDC of CA requires all registered
dogs be spayed, neutered, or otherwise made sterile. There are far too may
unfortunate dogs, both mixed and pure, destroyed every year. Our members
do not contribute to those tragic statistics.
Also MBDC of CA strongly advise that all dogs be obedience trained,
whether or not they will be entering the obedience ring. Training makes a
more responsible citizen of your dog and a better owner of you.
We hope that you will decide to become a member of the Mixed
Breed Dog Club of California. If you have further questions, please direct
them to:
MBDC of CA
Margaret Reed, Membership
1682 Roberts Avenue
San Jose, CA 95122-3832
(408) 286-9190
Email
Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of
America - Code of Ethics
Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America -
History and Fact Sheet
Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of California - Welcome
Dear Dog Lover,
HI! Thank you for inquiring about registering your dog
with the "Mixed Breed Dog Club of California" (MBDC of CA). There are
no restrictions as to what our dogs can earn in the way of titles. They
can earn the traditional obedience titles (novice, open and utility) as well as
titles in conformation, tracking, herding, instinct, agility, temperament
testing, and more. We must earn our obedience titles at FUN MATCHES,
however, since we cannot compete in the AKC approved shows and trials.
Here are some things you should consider before applying to the MBDC of CA for
membership and registration of your dog(s):
- The MBDC of CA welcomes all mixed bred dogs, and
those pure purebreds or rare breeds that are not eligible to compete through
the AKC or UKC. However, we do require that ALL DOGS MUST BE
MADE STERILE (spayed or neutered) and proof given. The primary
goal of our organization is to promote responsible dog ownership through
obedience and discourage the breeding of non-show quality dogs.
- If you know or think your dog is a purebred, you can apply
to the AKC for an ILP (indefinite listing privilege). This will allow
you to show in obedience classes at AKC trials. You can write to the
AKC at: 51 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10010, and request an
ILP number form. The MBDC of CA, however, will NOT register a dog that can
qualify fro an ILP number unless a copy of the ILP denial form for the AKC
is received along with the MBDC of CA
application.
- If you have a purebred dog which is blind, deaf, lame or
otherwise does not qualify for AKC trials, we will register such a
dog. You may complete for titles, however, it is left up to the judge
to determine if the dog is physically able to complete.
- If you have a breed of dog that is not now accepted by the
AKC or UKC, the MBDC of CA will register your dog. If you are trying to
establish the breed in this country, you may want to register your dog with
the breed's national club.
- The MBDC of CA has a category for "Supporting
Members". This allows our purebred and/or rare breed friends to
join us without registering their dog(s) with us. Through their
membership, they will receive our newsletter and have a vote in club
matters. Their support is greatly appreciated.
Now, if you are interested in joining the MBDC of CA (and we certainly
hope you are), print a copy of and fill out the downloadable application and
return it to me. Thank you again for inquiring about the MBDC of CA. I
hope to hear from you soon!
Happy Heeling,
Margaret Reed
MBDC of CA Membership Secretary
1682 Roberts Avenue
San Jose, CA 95122-3832
(408) 286-9190
Email
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