The
Boykin Spaniel Club
And Breeders Association of America, Inc.
Official AKC Parent Club of the Boykin Spaniel
"Dedicated to all the things you do with your Boykin Spaniel"
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And Breeders Association of America, Inc. Official AKC Parent Club of the Boykin Spaniel "Dedicated to all the things you do with your Boykin Spaniel" |
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The Boykin Spaniel
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is the oldest and
most established kennel club in the USA. They have borne the responsibility
of being the premier dog breed registry with progressive programs and facing
dog ownership issues head on. How to record your Boykin Spaniel with the AKC
No club membership is required to use the AKC; it is open to all persons in good standing with the AKC.
You need to simply send to AKC: A completed AKC application at: http://www.akc.org/pdfs/ADFSS1.pd A copy of the dog's 3-generation pedigree and/or copy of the registration certificate issued by the UKC or BSS (2) 3X5 pictures of the dog - 1 from its front and 1 of its full body profile Current Recording Fee (listed at http://www.akc.org/reg/fss_fees.cfm)
To read all of the AKC Rules and Regulations regarding registration, visit their page at: http://www.akc.org/rules/index.cfm AKC Events AKC Spaniel Hunt Tests
 The AKC offers 3 levels of
Spaniel Hunt Tests;
Junior, Senior and Master levels. Boykin Spaniels were first allowed to compete in these titling events on January 1, 2006. In addition to these events, AKC allows national parent clubs to administer and conduct their own working certificate awards as non-regular titles.Spaniel Hunt Tests judge natural and trained abilities to hunt, flush and retrieve their game on both land and water. Hunters often use the program as a tool to stay in shape during the off-season. Breeders may use the program to evaluate their breeding stock, and all hunters, breeders, owners and enthusiasts enjoy the camaraderie in the hunt test atmosphere.
AKC Companion Dog Events The AKC offers 4 Companion Dog Events; Agility, Obedience, Rally and Tracking. Boykin Spaniels were first allowed to compete in these titling events on July 1, 2006. Companion Dog Events emphasize dog sports that all breeds are capable of participating in. The events have taken portions of exercises from traditional military and police work, search and rescue work, equestrian events and household obedience.
 Conformation shows (sometimes referred to as "bench" shows although this is a misnomer) showcase a breeder's best stock for a physical evaluation by a judge. The process of comparing dogs helps educate breeders to select sound individuals with breed "type" that fulfills the breed standard. Starting December 31, 2009 the Boykin Spaniel could begin to compete for AKC Conformation Championship points. Champion dogs should "look" like the breed was envisioned by Whit Boykin, the original founder of the breed. This does not guarantee that the dog or it's offspring are quality breeding stock. Breeding stock should be based only in part on being deemed an AKC Champion: a quality balanced breeding stock animal will also have passed important health testing, temperament evaluations and hunt ability evaluations. To search the AKC database for upcoming events as well as past event results, visit: http://www.akc.org/events/search/
AKC Code of Sportsmanship PREFACE: The sport of purebred dog competitive events dates prior to 1884, the year of AKC's birth. Shared values of those involved in the sport include principles of sportsmanship. They are practiced in all sectors of our sport: conformation, performance and companion. Many believe that these principles of sportsmanship are the prime reason why our sport has thrived for over one hundred years. With the belief that it is useful to periodically articulate the fundamentals of our sport, this code is presented.
Additional American Kennel Club Links www.akc.orgwww.akc.org/breeds/boykin_spaniel/index.cfm Boykin Spaniels & the AKC information www.akc.org/pdfs/ADFSS1.pdf printable application to record your Boykin Spaniel in the AKC FSS www.akc.org/reg/fss_details.cfm About the AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) www.akc.org/reg/fss_faqs.cfm FSS FAQ www.akc.org/reg/fss_news.cfm FSS News & Update www.akc.org/rules/index.cfm All AKC Rules & Regulations, including those pertaining to shows, trials, tests and registration
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