Frequently Asked Questions
Please know that most of these questions and answers are related to the Clubs located in Southern Nevada and therefore could differ from answers for the same questions in different locations.
May mixed breed dogs participate in AKC events?
The following announcement was sent to Agility Trial Secretaries on Friday, January 29, 2010
MIXED BREEDS ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE AT THE CLUB’S OPTION AT ALL BREED TRIALS
We are pleased to inform you of a decision made by the AKC Board at the January 11, 2010 meeting, which will enhance the AKC Canine Partners program. This exciting new program allows mixed breed dog owners to list their dogs and participate in all breed AKC Agility, Obedience and Rally events starting April 1, 2010.
While each club’s participation in the AKC Canine Partners program will remain voluntary, clubs may now choose to allow mixed breed participation at any all breed AKC Agility, Obedience or Rally event. This change eliminates the need for events to be standalone events. Additionally, mixed breeds will compete in the same classes and earn the same titles as their purebred counterparts. Separate mixed breed classes and placements are no longer required or allowed. All owners of mixed breed dogs must first obtain an AKC Canine Partners listing number before they may enter an AKC event. Mixed breed dogs entered in events must have the breed on the entry form listed as “Canine Partner” (mixed breed) and not as a breed hybrid.