BBA,
Bichon Bolognese Association of America, Inc.
The mission of the BBA is to "Support
the development of an internationally recognized Bolognese
by striving for AKC recognition that uses the Italian
standard for breed excellence". They require a
registration form, 3 generation pedigree and a $7.00
registration fee. Registering your Bolognese helps provide
background information for litter registration, pedigree
searches, and to keep track of the Bolognese that are
currently in the US. You will receive an official certificate
of registration.
AKC,
American Kennel Club
Because the Bolognese is a rare
and relatively new breed to the United States it is
not yet fully recognized but is part of a special AKC
program called the FSS.
FSS,
Foundation Stock Service (An
AKC breed registry)
By recording the birth and parentage
of the Bolognese, the AKC is able to help establish
this breed here in the US. The Bolognese has been recorded
in the FSS since 1999. A fully recognized breed may
result from the dogs in the foundation stock. As of
January 1, 2008, Bolognese may compete in AKC companion
events. They require an application, 3 generation pedigree
from an acceptable registry, photos and $35 recording
fee. They list the BBA as the contact for more information
regarding Bolognese.
ARBA,
American Rare Breed Association
The mission of the American Rare
Breed Association is to "serve and protect the
'Rare Breed Dog' here in the United States". With
an application, 3 generation pedigree and a $15.00 fee
you can register your dog. ARBA does host shows and
word has it that this is a friendly place for the novice
to begin showing.
BCA,
Bolognese Club of America
The Bolognese Club of America
was founded and established in 1986 by Dorothy and Bert
Goodale. For more information on the Goodale's see our
Brief History page. You
can check the BCA web site for registry information,
they do send out a newsletter every other month to members.
UKC,
United Kennel Club
You can register by submitting
an application, copy of your dog’s registration
certificate (from any UKC acknowledged registry such
as the American Kennel Club, Canadian Kennel Club, Kennel
Club of Great Britain or the Bolognese Club of America),
3 generation pedigree, and $28.00 fee. They have many
dog events/shows including a Junior handler program
for ages 2-18.
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