What’s the next step toward full AKC registration?
Once a breed is accepted for FSS listing, advancement in the program requires that a breed club meet certain criteria. You will be required to do the following. • Form a strong national breed club and encourage fanciers nationwide to join and get involved. A national breed club with representative membership of about 100 active households is expected for a breed to be placed in the Miscellaneous class. The amount of active households can vary, depending on the number of dogs recorded in FSS. • Form active committees such as a rescue committee or a health committee, put on shows, and publish a quarterly newsletter. Appointing a committed AKC liaison is an integral part of any breed club seeking recognition, and keeping the AKC updated on club activities provides documentation of the fanciers’ dedication to full AKC recognition. Current officer and membership lists must be on file with the AKC. • Encourage other fanciers to record their dogs with FSS. When 150 dogs are accepted for recor
