AKC/FSS changes

In case you haven't read the AKC board minutes for April 2008, here is what you missed.


FSS Guidelines
Following a motion by Mr. Gladstone, seconded by Dr. Newman, it was VOTED (unanimously; absent Dr. Battaglia and Mr. Goodman) to adopt the following guideline revision to the time frame that a breed must remain in Miscellaneous Class prior to requesting full registration. Breeds with 1,000 or more dogs enrolled in FSS may be evaluated (for full registration) after six months in Miscellaneous Class, but will remain in FSS a minimum of 18 months. Breeds with less than 1,000 dogs will be evaluated (for full registration) at the end of each year in Miscellaneous Class.

More Board news:

Entlebucher Mountain Dog
The Board reviewed a request from the National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association. The club is seeking advancement for the Entlebucher Mountain Dog to the Miscellaneous Class, effective January 1, 2009. This will be considered further in May.
Finnish Lapphund
The Board received a request from the Finnish Lapphund Club of America. The club is seeking to advance the Finnish Lapphund to the Miscellaneous Class, effective January 1, 2009. This will be considered further in May.
Irish Red & White Setter
The Board reviewed a request from the Irish Red & White Setter Association. The club is seeking acceptance into the AKC Stud Book and eligibility for the Irish Red & White Setter to compete in the Sporting Group. This will be discussed further in May.
Norwegian Buhund
The Board reviewed a request from the Norwegian Buhund Club of America. The club is seeking acceptance into the AKC Stud Book and eligibility for the Norwegian Buhund to compete in the Herding Group. This will be discussed further in May.
Pyrenean Shepherd
The Board reviewed a request from the Pyrenean Shepherd Club of America. The club is seeking acceptance into the AKC Stud Book and eligibility for the Pyrenean Shepherd to compete in the Herding Group. This will be discussed further in May.
Xoloitzcuintli
The Board reviewed a request from the Xoloitzcuintli Club of America. The club is seeking approval to advance the breed into the Miscellaneous Class. This will be discussed further in May.