If you have questions about a particular event, use the contact information provided on the ABKC event page to contact the organizers.
Contact the event organizers for more specific requirements for a particular show. Contact information for specific events can be found online at the ABKC page.
Most events cost $15 if you register in advance, and $20 if you register on the day of the show. You will need to provide proof of your dog’s ABKC registration.
Go to the ABKC website at http://theabkcdogs. org/home/breeds/ for a complete list.
Some breeds that qualify to compete in ABKC competitions do not have their ideal head specifications listed online. If your dog does not have its ideal head specifications listed, contact the ABKC to find out what sort of head they expect your dog to have.
Some breeds that qualify to compete in ABKC competitions do not have their ideal neck specifications listed online. If your dog does not have its ideal neck specifications listed, contact the ABKC to find out what sort of neck they expect your dog to have.
Some breeds that qualify to compete in ABKC competitions do not have their ideal body specifications listed online. If your dog does not have its ideal body specifications listed, contact the ABKC to find out what sort of body they expect your dog to have.
For instance, in an American Bulldog, aggressive behavior towards humans, albinism, Merle pattern, the absence of one or both testicles, deafness in one or both ears, and a screwed, bobbed, or docked tail are among disqualifying characteristics. If you cannot find disqualifying criteria about your dog’s breed online, contact the ABKC to find out what features would disqualify your dog.
All forms require similar information. Your name, address, email, and phone number are required. Your dog’s name, date of birth, color, gender, breed, and lineage are required. You may include your dog’s microchip and DNA numbers, if you have them. Use your best handwriting, or fill the form out on your computer.
If you don’t have a Pedigree Certificate, you’ll have to buy one from the United Kennel Club, the Bull Breeds Coalition Association, the American Dog Breeder Association, the American Kennel Club, the World Bulldog Alliance, the International Olde English Bulldog Association, or the National Kennel Club. Simply visit the website of the affiliated kennel club of your choice, register with the organization, and fill out the form requesting a Pedigree Certificate. There is usually a cost of about $20 associated with obtaining the certificate. Follow payment directions when submitting your certificate application.
Mail payment to: American Bully Kennel Club Registration Dept. , P. O. Box 2677, Spotsylvania VA, 22553. Alternately, you could send your registration fee via PayPal to the address theabkc@gmail. com.
