01/06/2024
Guess what?! It's time to start thinking about next year's Studbook submissions! After reviewing all of the feedback from last year, we are making a few changes for this year.
First, by extending the timeline for submissions. We are opening submissions for our 2025 Studbook starting June 1st, 2024 through November 15th, with final approvals being due by December 15th, 2024. This will give more time for submissions as well as avoid the Christmas and New Year’s holidays that created a bit of a time-crunch for some.
Second, by requiring all dogs in the Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, and Litter Announcement categories to have listed on their ad the minimum of Heart, Hips, and Eye health testing in alignment with the recommendations by the breed club and OFA. Individuals who have not completed the testing will have “Not Completed” listed in that section and are still encouraged to participate!
Third, by including international dogs to be included in our Studbook. They will be required to include the same health testing of Heart, Hips, and Eyes and anything not completed will have “Not Completed” by that health test. While understanding that international clubs may not require/recommend the same health testing we do here in the US, we will hold them to the same standard as the country of origin. This is geared towards international breeders who are interested in working with breeders in the US, though that is not required to participate.
Fourth, we have created a website to make everything simpler! All of the forms and this year's Studbook can be found on the website. We will still be posting updates on our page, but we are hoping this will make ad submissions a lot easier for everyone.
A reminder that you do not have to be a member of the American Black and Tan Coonhound Club to submit an ad for the studbook, the project goal is to bring breeders and fanciers together for networking and not contribute to a split that already exists. Your dog must be AKC registered if here in the US and follow the same rules listed.
Our goal is to help breeders make educated breeding decisions and to help better the breed we all love.
Ad submissions and Ad creation services will continue to remain free for the foreseeable future to the best of our abilities. This is to maintain our long-term goal of accessibility and breed longevity. We will be setting up a link for anyone interested in making a friendly donation to help offset the cost to maintain the website and for the ad creation software. We thank you for your support and can't wait to see how great we can make the 2025 Black and Tan Studbook.
Nikkei and Paige
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out either of us on Facebook, email or through the website.
Our goal is to provide an asscessible annual resource for people in our breed to help make educated breeding decisions. Breeding is an art and we hope this publication will help individuals grow their lines, and our amazing breed, as well as give others the opportunity to showcase their hard work to...
