On
January 15, 2010 the AKC Board of
Directors announced the decision to enhance the
AKC Canine Partners program.
This
exciting new program allows mixed breed dog owners to
list their dogs and participate in AKC Agility,
Obedience and Rally events beginning on April 1,
2010.
This
decision was made following a lengthy discussion and
review of feedback from enrollees, delegates, clubs,
show and trial chairpersons, current purebred exhibitors
and potential mixed-breed exhibitors, prompting an
reevaluation of the current program. AKC staff took into
consideration the prior feedback received from the AKC
Delegates Committee for Obedience, Tracking, and Agility
and others regarding this feedback.
This
positive step forward for AKC and dog owners enables you
to share your passion for dogs and a commitment to
responsible dog ownership with a greater audience!