Does the AKC register Australian Kelpies?
From the May 1997 Board Meeting: The breed club had been advised that unless significant progress were made toward meeting AKC requirements for registration by July 1, 1997, the breed would be removed from the Miscellaneous Class. The Working Kelpies, Inc. indicated that the club did not wish to have the breed become AKC-registrable. AKC management recommended the following action for the Australian Kelpie: -June 1, 1997: Stop issuing ILPs. -July 1, 1997: Breed ineligible for Miscellaneous Class competition. The breed will remain listed in the Rules Applying to Dog Shows with the notation: July 1, 1997 – Australian Kelpies are not eligible to compete in the Miscellaneous Class. Only Australian Kelpies issued Indefinite Listing Privileges prior to June 1, 1997 are eligible to compete in Obedience.
