What Does “Limited Registration” Mean?
December 21, 2020 Responsible Breeding Breeds & InformationA canine with Limited Registration can be registered with CKC but no offspring from that dog would be eligible for registration.
Read MoreEnglish Bulldog Breed Spotlight
December 9, 2020 Breeds & InformationToday, many organizations are out to save the English Bulldog breed by adjusting stringent breed standards that reward for physical extremes (such as a flat head profile), to be less punishing and extreme. By allowing the English Bulldog to have a muzzle and less wide forequarter, the dogs are better able to tolerate heat, whelp naturally, breath better, and generally enjoy a better quality of life. No other breed is more deserving than the English Bulldog. Responsible breeders are on board with the newer style of conformation, which, ironically, is more in line with how the Bulldog originally appeared. CKC encourages all who know and love the English Bulldog to read the English Bulldog standard and strive to apply it to their dogs and breeding stock
Read MoreShar-Pei Breed Spotlight
November 6, 2020 Breeds & InformationThe history of the Chinese Shar-Pei can be traced as far back as the Han Dynasty (200 CE), with Shar-Pei-like dogs being found on pottery dating back over 2000 years. Due to the shared demographics and geography, as well as some physical similarities, the Shar-Pei is believed to share common ancestors with both Chow Chow and Mastiffs. The ancestors of the modern-day Shar-Pei were originally used for hunting, herding, sentry work, the cruel sport of dogfighting, and even as a food source.
Read MoreRat Terrier Breed Spotlight
October 12, 2020 Breeds & InformationThe Rat Terrier is thought to have descended from several different breeds, beginning in England in the 1820s when a Smooth Fox Terrier was bred to a Manchester Terrier. This produced a remarkable dog that was both strong-willed and relentless in his hunt for rats and other vermin. They were feisty little dogs, which is why the English first called them “Feists.”
Read MoreHow to Submit Your CKC Registration Application
October 2, 2020 Breeds & Information Current & TrendingContinental Kennel Club offers several types of registration services, depending on your needs. We also strive to provide the best customer service to you in providing ways for you to submit your registration paperwork. In this blog, we describe the different types of applications and services we provide.
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