Litter Registration
Registering a litter has never been so simple.
Register a new litter as soon as possible to avoid delays or issues getting applications to new owners. Having an application ready for new owners when they pick up their new furry companion is the first step in obtaining proof of ownership and establishes a breeder's credibility.
Click "Register Litter" below to sign in if you have registered with us before.
Registration rules and requirements below.
Rules & Requirements
- Breeders registering litters with CKC must provide each new puppy owner with the correct, original, signed Puppy Registration Application at the time of sale or transfer of the puppy to the new owner FREE OF CHARGE. Breeders registering litters may NOT charge new puppy owners any type of fee for Puppy Registration Applications.
- The litter must be less than one year old.
- The dam (mother) of the litter must be registered with CKC.
- If the sire (father) is owned by the breeder, he must also be registered with CKC.
- If the sire is owned by someone else, he must be registered with a CKC-recognized registry. A copy of the sire's registration certificate must be submitted with the CKC Litter Application Form via mail, fax, or email.
- Litter dates for a dam must be a minimum of 120 days (four months) apart. Litters born too close together will not be registered.
- A $5.00 processing fee will be applied for all litters registered via phone or email.
- Online litter registrations made through the MyCKC Member Portal will have a $5.00 processing fee applied at checkout beginning on February 18, 2026.
What to provide new owners
What can I provide my buyers to register their dog as soon as possible?
Currently, we do not offer digital puppy applications. Once a litter is registered, we will mail the applications directly to the breeder's address on file. Each application has a unique registration number that is required for the owner to register the dog in their name. They will need the entire original application to register their dog properly.
We do not provide litter registration numbers directly or digitally; they must come from the individual printed applications issued to the breeder.
The original puppy applications are lost, or never received. What do I give the new owner?
Never received: Puppy Registration Applications will be reissued free of charge to the breeder up to thirty (30) days from their issue date if they are not received. The breeder must verify their address. CKC cannot send the replacement applications directly to the new puppy owner.
Lost (after 30 days): After thirty (30) days from the issue date, fees are assessed according to the current Member Service Fee Schedule. The breeder must verify their address. CKC cannot send the replacement applications directly to the new puppy owner.
Please call Customer Service at 1-800-952-3376 to place an order for replacements.
Why Register with Continental Kennel Club?
At our core, we are dedicated to providing a superior membership experience by being the most preferred and easy-to-work-with kennel club for all dog lovers. As a breeder with CKC, you'll gain access to amazing benefits such as low-cost litter registrations, value-adding puppy products, and more.
How to Register a Litter
If you do not own the sire, or if he is registered with a CKC-recognized registry, you must submit a Litter Application by mail, fax, or email.
Register your litter to access these valuable CKC products!
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