The Dogue de Bordeaux moves into AKC Working Group July 1, 2008!

There are only 4 LEGITIMATE registries for the Dogue de Bordeaux' in the United States.

FCI- FCI is international (this is NOT FIC)

AKC-FSS- This is the foundation stock service through the AKC

USBC- This is the oldest USA club registry and has been turned over to the AKC

UKC- United Kennel Clubs registry

***If a dogue does not have a registration from one of the above registries, I would not even consider buying it as you may have no idea what you are getting. The AKC is the direction of the breed in the US. Only dogues with 3 generations of the above accepted registries within their pedigrees will move forward into the working group once we are completely accepted into the AKC. Dogues with less than 3 generations of accepted registries within their pedigree will remain in the FSS database and be unable to compete at AKC events. Litters born to dogues with unacceptable registries within their 3 generation pedigree will also stay in the FSS database and also will not be able to compete in AKC events. All "reputable breeders" are now registering their dogues and litters with the AKC to fulfill this requirement. Please check before purchasing a puppy to see if it will be fully AKC accepted and that it has a complete 3 generations of AKC acceptable registrations within it's pedigree. Additionally, once the breed moves into working group, UKC registrations may not be accepted to register with the AKC.***

For more information, visit DDBS

The following registries are not recognized by the AKC or the DDBSA. Use of these registries is not recommended in ANY capacity. The DDBSA advises against purchasing Dogue de Bordeaux puppies or adults, or contracting with Studs who are registered with any of these registries. The AKC will not accept any of these registration bodies into the AKC FSS. The DDBSA has been advising owners and breeders of the pending acceptance into AKC for many years and stressing the transfer of registration to AKC FSS.

ACA - American Canine Association

APR - American Puppy Registry

APRI - America's Pet Registry Inc.

AMW - Archive of Merit Worldwide

ARBA- American Rare Breed Association
Show organization and registry, you do not have to register with them to show, but they will only accept ARBA, UKC, FCI, and USBCorp registrations to show in their events and to collect an ARBA Championship.

BIC - Bordeaux International Canine

CKC- Canine Kennel Club (do not confuse with Canadian Kennel Club)
Show organization and registry, you do not have to register with them to show, but at one time you had to register with them to collect a CKC Championship.

CKC - Continental Kennel Club (do not confuse with Canadian Kennel Club)

DRA - Dog Registry of America

EKC - European Kennel Club

EKCHD - European Kennel Club Hungarian Division

FAC - Federation of Rare Breed

FIC - Federation of International Canines

FORB -Federation of Rare Breeds
Show organization/registry, you must be registered with them to show in their events

IABCA -International All Breed Canine Association
Show organization/registry, you can show in their shows without registering with them, but if you must register with them to collect an IABCA Championship.

KKC - Krystal Kennel Club

NKC - National Kennel Club

NPBA - National Pet Breeders Association

NAPDR - North American Purebred Dog Registry

SKC -States Kennel Club
Show organization/registry, you must be registered with them to show in their events

UABR - United All Breed Registry

UAKC - United American Kennel Club

UCI - United Kennel Club International

UKC - Universal Kennel Club (do not confuse with United Kennel Club)

USKC - US Kennel Club

WWKC - World Wide Kennel Club

* Some of the above in red are strictly puppy mill registries and should be completely avoided, in our opinion. Dogs with pedigrees from these registry services have unverifiable pedigrees and ANYTHING can be registered with them, including mix breed dogs registered as pure bred and dogs with unknown lineage (again, this is our opinion). The above statement does not include show registries that require you to "register" with them to show with them.