Why does CCA support the AKC cross policy?
There are several reasons. We are a young breed and our experience is extremely limited and narrowly focused on just Chinooks. The AKC has 120 years experience with hundreds of breeds. It makes sense to rely on that experience and expertise. The AKC has many resources to help breeders with sound breeding practices that will improve their lines without going outside of the breed. The Chinook should look to the successful breeding practices of other small, rare breeds who have improved their purebred stock with careful breeding practices producing healthy dogs with consistent type and distinguishing characteristics. Its why many of us want to be part of the AKC, to take advantage of their experience and resources. The Chinook breed went to the AKC for recognition, not the other way around.
