Mixed-breed dogs continue to grow in popularity.
With approximately 150 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, finding the right type of dog seems relatively easy. Yet new hybrid breeds--also called "designer dogs"--continue to appear and gain popularity. The most recent, both popular and widely accepted, are Goldendoodles (a mix of Golden Retriever and Poodle) and Labradoodles (a mix of Labrador Retriever and Poodle). If you have purchased a hybrid dog or bred two purebreds to create a new hybrid, there are three associations for hybrid dogs that are currently registering new mixed breeds.
Instructions
1. Get a copy of the registration papers for your hybrid dog's parents. Bloodlines in purebreds are extremely important; a hybrid dog's lineage can be harder to prove. Any available information that can be given to register a hybrid dog is advantageous for breeding and future bloodlines.
2. Contact the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC) to inquire about registering your dog as one of the hybrid breeds currently recognized--and listed on their website--or to register a new hybrid. They are located at:
American Canine Hybrid Club
10509 S & G Circle
Harvey, AR 72841
479-299-4415
ACHC.com
An application will be taken, and the ACHC will advise you of the fee (currently not listed on their website) to register your hybrid dog.
3. Apply for hybrid registration through the International Designer Canine Registry. Complete and sign an IDCR Single Registration Application; submit a copy of the hybrid dog's pedigree information, as well. The application may be downloaded from their website and mailed to:
IDCR
P.O. Box 26
Keene, California 93531
661-822-0362
DesignerCanineRegistry.com.
The fee is $20 to register a single dog; multiple registries are accepted by the IDCR.
4. Notify the Designer Breed Registry that you wish to register a hybrid dog. They may be reached at:
Designer Breed Registry
919 Lakewood Farmingdale Road
Howell, NJ 07731
989-644-0410
Their website lists no fee schedule to register a designer dog; additionally, if you need to know what group your dog will be listed under as a hybrid, you will be advised only after the application is completed and accepted.
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