Form 18 - Unregistered Ancestry Scheme

• The scheme is open to any recognised breed - a full list of RKC recognised breeds can be found here Breeds A to Z | The Royal Kennel Club

• If registration is approved, it will enable a previously unregistered dog the opportunity to compete in any RKC registered activity.

• The acceptance of unregistered dogs can improve the genetic diversity in some breeds.

• Any progeny will be eligible for breed registration

1 Applicant and additional owners

All owners of the dog should include their name on this application and all owners will be recorded and printed on any publications and documents relating to the dog. The applicant is the person who is applying for the registration either as the sole owner or in partnership with additional owners. The address stipulated on this application should be the address where the dog resides. As such, any documentation will be sent directly to this address.

In the case of joint ownership, you, as the applicant for this application will act as the point of contact in regard to matters pertaining to The Royal Kennel Club.

However, any additional owners will also be able to view the dog's information if they sign up for an online account. Please note, in the case of joint ownership, any other joint owners of the dog must include their title, first name/initials, surname and unique email address in the additional owner section. The declaration must be signed by all registered owners of the dog.

2 Dogs details
Guidelines for naming dogs (please read carefully)

• A name must consist of more than one word but not exceed 24 letters (including kennel name)
• A name which conflicts with an approved current kennel name granted to another person will not be accepted
• A registered name cannot be repeated or re-used
• The surname of the breeder/current owner is not acceptable
• A word cannot be repeated when applying to register more than one dog
• If a kennel name is to be used, the kennel name must appear as the first word in the name if named by the breeder. If you are not the breeder of the dog, or the breeder of both the parents, the kennel name must appear as the last word of the name
• If a kennel name is to be used the ownership of the kennel name and the dog to be registered must match exactly
• Numbers in figures and initials are not acceptable. Abbreviations will be disallowed
• Canine terms are not permissible e.g. ‘dog’, ‘bitch’, ‘kennel’, ‘Champion’, ‘Crufts’ and specific names of breeds

The Royal Kennel Club reserves the right to refuse any name, which it considers inappropriate or offensive. The Royal Kennel Club retains the right to request a fresh name for any dog after the registration has been accepted, in the event of a complaint being lodged with the Royal Kennel Club which is upheld.

Breed

Only Royal Kennel Club recognised breeds are eligible for registration.

Sire details
If the sire is registered with the Royal Kennel Club or any other recognised body, please include the sire’s registered name and registration number. If the sire is not registered, please leave blank.

Dam details
If the dam is registered with the Royal Kennel Club or any other recognised body, please include the dam’s registered name and registration number. If the dam is not registered, please leave blank

4. Acceptance criteria

All applications must include the following information;

1. The dog’s microchip
2. The dog’s DNA profile
3. Health tests, equivalent at least to that listed under 'Good Practice' within the Royal Kennel Club Health Standard
4. A letter from the breeder (if known) explaining why the dog cannot be registered via the usual registration route.
5. Copies of any paperwork or pedigrees given
6. Reports from two championship judges to confirm that the dog is of the breed (if the dog is a working gundog, one report must be from an A Panel judge).

The Royal Kennel Club reserves the right to refuse any application. Dogs which display traits that are considered undesirable in relation to the Breed Standard are not deemed to be appropriate for registration via this route. This specifically relates to colour.

If accepted, the dog’s registration will be annotated with (UAS) to indicate unregistered origins.

5. The breeder(s) name and address
In cases where the breeder of the dog to be registered is known, please enter this information. If the breeder is unknown, leave blank.

6. Fee
The Unregistered Ancestry Scheme application fee is £100.00.

Notes

The Royal Kennel Club reserves the right to reject any application to register a kennel name or transfer any dog or to change or cancel or suspend any registration and may cancel or suspend any registration or transfer or grant of a kennel name already made. The acceptance of a registration is not a guarantee of its accuracy. If both parents of your dog are registered with either the Royal Kennel Club or an overseas kennel club with which we have a reciprocal agreement, you cannot apply to have your dog added to the Breed Register via the Unregistered Ancestry Scheme. You must revert to the breeder to request that they register your dog for you. Once registered the dog will be eligible to compete in any RKC licenced event.

The data and health screening results connected to your dog will be published and used for registration and publication in relevant Royal Kennel Club documentation as well as included in the Health Test Results Finder and Mate Select calculations. The data may also be used for research (statistical purposes) and shared with trusted and reputable partners for the sole purpose of undertaking research to improve dog health and welfare.

Royal Kennel Club rules and regulations are contained in the Royal Kennel Club year book.

Check breed-specific information on any breeding restrictions.

View details on The Royal Kennel Club’s privacy policy.

Once all relevant paperwork received and approved, please allow 14 days for registration.

Why do you need to know the dog's microchip number?

The Royal Kennel Club needs the chip number to verify that the dog has not already been registered with the RKC.

Why does the dog need to have a DNA profile?

A DNA profile is required in case any doubts are raised about the dog's registration and parentage. Please refer to Regulation B22f.

Why does the dog need to have health tests prior to registration?

Dogs registered via the UAS are accepted under special circumstances. We need to ensure that dogs from unknown origins are free from diseases considered important in that breed. For this reason it is a requirement for any dog to have health tests, equivalent at least to that listed under 'Good Practice' within The Royal Kennel Club Health Standard before registration can take place.

Why do you need to receive a letter from the breeder ?

We need to receive confirmation from the breeder why the dog cannot be registered via the usual registration route. If the breeder is unknown, then note this on the application form.

What paperwork do you need to include with my application?

Please upload copies of any paperwork and pedigrees given to you when you obtained the dog.

Why do you need judges to assess the dog ?

Two championship judges of the breed need to evaluate the dog to confirm that it is of the breed - you can find a list of judges on the Royal Kennel Club website. The dog does not need to be of sufficient quality to win at show but must display the appropriate breed traits. In the case of working gundogs, one report must be from an A Panel judge. It should be noted that a dog that displays traits that are considered undesirable in relation to the Breed Standard are not deemed to be appropriate for registration via this route. This specifically relates to colour.