The A.C.T Canine Association Inc.(Dogs A.C.T) asks that you buy your pure bred pup from an ANKC (Australian National Kennel Council)  recognised breeder.

If you can not find or do not know what breed of dog you want or if you do not want a pedigree dog - before buying a pup from a non ANKC member or from a pet shop please consider visiting a dog rescue service and take home one of their dogs.

Each pedigree dog breed has its own characteristics and with over 200 different breeds there is an ideal breed of dog for everyone. You should consider all their characteristics and match them with your personality and lifestyle and then you are more likely to have a happy and fulfilling relationship with your dog.

Currently cross bred dogs are being sold with such promises of being non allergic, non shedding, non odorous, vibrant and energetic. These are specific traits bred from the pure bred breeds behind those dogs and should be a consideration for buying a pure bred pedigree dog in the first instance.
 

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"The Australian National Kennel Council and its Member Bodies believe that breeding programs should only be undertaken responsibly and for the purpose of improving the breed. Due consideration must be given to recognised hereditary problems in any breeding program. Any resulting surplus stock should be placed only in homes where the owners are committed to responsible dog ownership."

"We are opposed to the production of dogs by those people who breed without regard for the quality of the animals that they produce; and without accepting responsibility for placing of the dogs only in homes where the owners understand, and are prepared to undertake a commitment to responsible ownership."
 

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If you have any doubt about whether a specific breed is recognised by the ANKC then please view this list -
ANKC Breed List @ April 2010.

If you are interested in a pure bred dog and would like to view a breed standard for that or any other breed please visit -  ANKC Breed Standards.

If you have any doubt as to whether a Dogs A.C.T member is a recognised breeder or would like to see if the breed you are  interested in is bred in the A.C.T or surrounds please visit the - Dogs ACT Breeders Directory.

Not all A.C.T Breeders utilise this service and if you want more information, please contact our office on - Phone 02 6241 4404 or email: info@dogsact.org.au.

There are other ANKC recognised breeders across Australia in all Australian states and if you are seeking more information and need access to these State Controls please visit - State Canine Controls.

We ask again - If you can not find or do not know what breed of dog you want - before buying a pup from a non ANKC member or from a pet shop please consider visiting these web sites:
 

~~ Operation Toby ~~
~ ACT Rescue & Foster (A.R.F) ~
~ Pet Rescue ~
~ Dogs Across Australia - Rescue ~
~ R.S.P.C.A Australia ~

Operation Toby and these other Rescue sites are not for profit initiatives for the purpose of rescue and re-housing our canine friends. They list most if not all rescue services in Australia by state and/or by breed specific rescue services.


IMPORTANT - We also ask - that if you own a pure bred dog and through unfortunate circumstances need assistance in re-homing the dog, please contact the breeder first and let them know. They may have an option available where you may not need to draw on the services of a rescue agency. 
 
We thank you for your assistance in promoting the health and welfare of our canine friends.
 

 Author - jAB -  sePT 07