News, Information and Updates
Last Updated December 05, 2009
12-4-09
For more information on UKC's conformation show info including class structure please click the link on 2009 Conformation Rulebook
12-1-09
For any of you that have not received your paperwork from CDHPR or have questions on the paperwork you did receive, please contact Judy at 269-381-2183 at the UKC/CDHPR.9-5-09
NASA is please to announce that we have successfully submitted over 600 dogs to the CDHPR at UKC. It has been a long and tedious process to enter all the pedigrees but we are very proud of our work and very excited for all of you that have submitted your dogs. CDHPR is currently taking all the dogs we entered and putting them into their database; once this is complete, they will start sending out all of you your welcome packets. These packets will include information about CDHPR and the option to send them any additional details you may want on file for your dogs (i.e. OFAs, CERFs, titles). Once you fill that information out and return it to the CDHPR, they will then send you the official registration certificate for each of the dogs you entered. If you have any questions regarding this process, please don’t hesitate to contact any of the board members.
DNA Process – Now that we have entered into the CDHPR at UKC, we will all need to start thinking about the DNA process for our dogs. CDHPR requires that ALL breeding dogs have their DNA profiles done. You do not have to DNA your dog until you decide to breed the dog however. You also do not have to DNA a litter of puppies unless you want to breed a puppy down the road. You can then either DNA the puppy while it is young or wait until you are ready to breed that dog. The DNA profile is available through the CDHPR. CDHPR will only accept the DNA profile done by their lab so even if you have done your profiles with another lab, it will need to be redone through the CDHPR approved lab. For those of you who may have AKC dogs and have done their profiles through AKC, those ARE accepted by the CDHPR/UKC as they both use the same lab. For those of you who need to DNA your dog, the form is available on the CDHPR website. The cost is $4/kit and $45/dog. The test only needs to be done once on a dog and will then be recorded. There can be at time, inconclusive tests and if that happens, you have two more times to repeat the test before having to pay another fee. The test consists of a cheek swab. UKC/CDHPR encourages all breeders to get this test done ideally before they breed the dog or shortly their after. You can still go back and do the DNA test after you have had the litter but often times, it takes longer then if there are inconclusive tests so the CDHPR recommends testing proactively rather than reactively. We very much encourage all of you who have submitted dogs to start this process so we can all start registering litters with our new breed. The more active we are while in the CDHPR, the better for our breed and the better for our request to move into full UKC recognition; when the time comes.
NASA Contest…NASA is currently hosting a photo contest for all our members. We are going to be replacing the photos on the CDHPR website for our breed standard and are asking our breeders to submit their photos. Once we receive the photos, the board will then vote on 4 pictures to be posted up on the CDHPR website as our breed’s example. We will be accepting dogs with tails as well because that is how the dogs are represented in other countries. If you are interested in submitting a photo, please email it to sarah@mydreamaussies.com no later than October 31, 2009. We look forward to seeing what you have to share with us.
Calling all committee members…NASA is looking for members who may be interested in joining some of our committees. We will have several committees to work on so if you are interested, please feel free to contact any board member regarding that. If you have any committee ideas; also please feel free to submit those as well. We want very much to make this a member driven club and ask for as much input and activity as possible.
Looking to join NASA??? Come along on the journey of our new and upcoming breed, the North American Shepherd. Our club will be expanding as our journey continues and we are always looking for new members. The club will be hosting events, contests, education seminars, and offering a blue ribbon breeding program as well. If you haven’t already joined our club, please feel free to print out our membership formand send it in.
8-24-09
Come and Join the Fun!
It’s that time of year…membership renewals. As a new club, we wanted to give our members a taste of some of what is to come over the next year. Here are some of the upcoming events we have planned….
Membership Costs: 1 vote = $15/yr. 2 votes (family) = $20/yr. Find the membership form on our website.
CDHPR Website Photo Contest – We invite all members to submit their pictures of their dogs that represent our breed. After all the pictures are received, our board will vote on them and choose four pictures to post with our breed standard on the CDHPR website. Board members will not be allowed to submit photos.
Breeders Listing – All members are able to submit a breeder’s listing on the NASA website. The cost is $30 for 1 yr or $50 for 2 yrs. The listing will include all your contact information and one picture for your kennel.
NASA Website – Check out our website for all upcoming events and updates on the breed’s progress. www.northamericanshepherd.org
NASA Competitive Title Program - By special arrangement with the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) the North American Shepherd Association (NASA) is pleased to announce that NASA can now recognize all ASCA accomplishments and titles earned by North American Shepherds. When you earn any title with your North American Shepherd through ASCA’s stockdog and performance programs, NASA will honor your effort and award your dog the same NASA title.
Photos can be emailed to sarah@mydreamaussies.com
