AKSC and Other Clubs
The American King Shepherd Club Inc supports any club or organization - be it all breed or otherwise - that is looking out for the best interest and future of the King Shepherd Breed.
The improvement and promotion of the King Shepherd should be the main focus for King Shepherd breeders, owners and fanciers.
King Shepherds enjoy particpating in the breed ring, obedience ring and temperament test ring at rare breed events. The following is a brief list and additional information regarding some of the clubs that the Kings are active in. The list is in alphabetical order:
American Rare Breed Association - ARBA:
The mission of the American Rare Breed Association is to serve and protect the "Rare Breed Dog" here in the United States. To promote and educate the public dog fancier about over 130 or more breeds from around the world that are not now recognized by the major kennel club of the United States, the American Kennel Club.
International All Breed Canine Association of America - IABCA:
It is possible to earn an International UCI Title in the United States. The dogs are rated individually, not against the other dogs, so the judges travel instead of the dogs.
The International All Breed Canine Association of America (IABCA) began approximately ten years ago with the intent of making an International "UCI" Championship Title available to the American public while not exposing the dogs to the danger and inconvenience of international travel. To accomplish this, an association was formed with an International Association of dog clubs headquartered in Germany, the Union Cynologie International (UCI). The UCI organization has been in existence for almost 30 years. There are many countries, throughout Europe, North America and the Far East, represented in the association, making it a truly International Organization. Through this International Organization (UCI), International Titles are awarded to dogs who meet the requirements.
IABCA shows are held in accordance with the regulations and guidelines that have been established by UCI. These guidelines provide for a WRITTEN CRITIQUE OF EACH DOG ENTERED and a rating number (see Rating Chart) of how well the dog conforms to the International "UCI" breed standard. The rating a dog received, based on the critique, will determine the type of championship certificate, if any, is awarded in the class (see rating chart and title requirements). However, each dog will receive an "URKUNDE" (certificate of participation) with it's class placement noted.
The International "UCI" standards are based on the "country of origin" for each breed, if possible. NOTE: It is not a requirement that a dog be registered with IABCA to be exhibited at a sanctioned show. However, in order for any certificates awarded to be applicable towards a "UCI" title THE DOG MUST BE REGISTERED WITH IABCA WITHIN 40 DAYS AFTER THE SHOW DATE.
Rarities & NAKC -
Rarities is North America's fasting growing conformation dog club. We believe in keeping the fun in dog shows, come out and experience it.