Regional Breed Warden News

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Jennifer Aguilar
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Effective for imported dogs registered on or after March 1, 2006, any imported dog registered with the AKC must have an AKC DNA profile prior to registering its first litter whelped in the United States. This requirement does not affect foreign dogs registered with the AKC before March 1st, 2006. This requirement applies to both males and females and will be used to verify future generations produced by these dogs.
Link to AKC on this subject: http://www.akc.org/dna/imported_breeding_stock.cfm

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2005 SCR Regional Conformation Show Information

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Breed Warden Duties and Requirments from USA Bylaws:
3. Breeding Consultation and Supervision

3.1 Local Breed Wardens The local breed wardens have jurisdiction over consulting in and supervise the breeding activities of their local clubs.

3.1.1 Jurisdiction of the Local Breed Warden The region assigns the breed warden's territory.

Here, the region has two choices:

*Jurisdiction according to the breeder's domicile

* Jurisdiction according to the breeder's local club membership. If the breeder belongs to several local clubs in the same region, the breed warden of the local club closest to the breeder's domicile has jurisdiction. If the breeder belongs to several local clubs belonging to different regions, the breed warden of the of the region where the breeder lives has jurisdiction. In cases where the breed warden cannot carry out the first inspection of the litter in the first three days after birth, his representative in the same local club or a breed warden from an adjacent club must be used. In these cases, the litter announcement must be signed by both breed wardens.

3.1.2 Duties of Local Breed Wardens The local breed warden is required (within the framework of his local club) to answer questions and advise the club members with respect to breeding activities and breed-related events. Therefore, the local breed warden is required to participate regularly in breed warden training courses held by the region. The local breed warden is especially responsible for the care and formal inspection of litters in his area. The breed warden must view litters born in his area by at least the third day after birth and afterwards, revisit the litters regularly for a total of at least three times. The tattoo number of the dam must be checked during these visits. The breeder must see to it that the breed warden has access to the litter. The litter inspections must also include evaluation of rearing conditions. A breed warden must supervise breeding activities in accordance with breeding regulations. They must report transgressions as well as uncontrolled breedings to the regional breed warden who has jurisdiction.

3.1.4 Only USA Breed Wardens are authorized to inspect litters. However, in case of an emergency, a licensed veterinarian can act as Breed Warden, Upon receiving instructions from the Regional Breed Warden and signing a form, stating he/she is familiar with the Breed Warden's duties. It is the Regional Breed Warden's responsibility to forward this form to the USA Office.

3.1.5 Only USA Tattooers and USA Regional Breed Wardens are authorized to tattoo litters. However, in case of an emergency a licensed veterinarian can act as tattooer, upon receiving instructions from the Regional Breed Warden and signing a form, stating he/she is familiar with the tattooing procedure. It is the Regional Director's responsibility to forward this form to the USA Office.

3.2 Tattooers For identification purposes, the puppies are tattooed under the guidance of USA. Tattooing is a prerequisite to registration in the breed book. To carry out the tattooing, USA has established tattoo districts within the regions.

3.2.1 Jurisdiction of Tattooers The tattooer (or his representative) designated for the breeder's (caretaker's) residence has jurisdiction over tattooing activities. yes"

3.2.2 Duties of the Tattooers The tattooer must check the jurisdiction of the local breed warden and after making an appointment with the breed warden and the breeder, must tattoo the puppies not before the 50th day after birth. Tattooing may only take place at the breeder's (caretaker's) establishment and all puppies in the litter including those being raised by a foster mother must be tattooed. After the 12th week of age, tattooing may only be done if the puppies are anesthetized. The tattooer must also check data on the litter announcement which has been signed by the local breed warden for completeness and correctness. If the tattoo number is later illegible, the breed book office must be notified. The cost of follow-up tattooing falls to the breeder. Claims for reimbursement on follow-up tattooing expenses may not be made.

Last Modified January 11, 2006

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