As a Listed Breed, Parson Russell Terriers are eligible to compete in performance events in the Canadian Kennel Club (e.g. obedience, agility) and effective September 1, 2006 will also be able to compete in championship conformation shows. The purpose of this document is to outline the requirements and process to be followed in having your PRT CKC certified.

In order to enter CKC shows, a PRT must be issued a Miscellaneous number by the CKC

Preparation:

1. In order to be eligible for certification, the CKC requires that the PRT have a certified three generation pedigree issued by a recognized registry. In North America, the only registry currently recognized is the AKC. If your dog is from England, then the export pedigree from The Kennel Club is needed. If imported from an FCI country, the FCI pedigree is the required document. If in any doubt, contact the CKC registrations department directly for clarification.

2. The CKC requires that a dog must be uniquely identified with either a tattoo or implanted with a microchip that is in compliance with CKC requirements. Since August 1, 2005, ISO microchips have been required by the CKC. However, if your dog was chipped prior to that date, and the chip was one from the CKC, it is also acceptable. More information on this available online at the CKC  - follow the link here.

3. Obtain the application form from the CKC. For Canadian residents, there are 2 possible forms that can be used.

a)      An “Application to Register a Dog Born in Canada” that can be obtained from the CKC by either calling Sheniza in the registrations department, emailing smalatombee@ckc.ca and she will send you one, or by downloading it from this website here.

b)      By downloading the form “Application For Registration of Foreign Born Dog Imported to Canada” from the CKC website here.

Residents of the USA should obtain the form “Application for Registration of AKC Registered Dog owned by a Resident of USA” – follow the above link. Complete the forms as per the instructions provided with them. Assistance is best obtained by contacting Sheniza in registrations by telephone or emailing her at the address in option a) above.

4. Send the completed form along with the Certified Pedigree and your AKC registration slip (the originals are required) to the CKC – the address is provided on the application forms. Your AKC documents will be returned. It is suggested you clearly mark “Miscellaneous Registration” on the outside of the envelope, otherwise they may float around the rest of the office until they figure out what to do with them.

 Payment will be required as per the CKC Schedule of Fees – downloadable from the CKC website here. If you are a CKC member you can have it charged to your CKC membership account.