| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UKC ~ The United Kennel Club American Pit Bull Terriers In addition to registering dogs, UKC holds conformation shows and working events in which dogs earn points and titles. 'PR' ~ Purple Ribbon-bred. This means the dog has 3 generations of UKC registered dogs in its pedigree. AKC ~ The American Kennel Club American Staffordshire Terriers In addition to registering dogs, the AKC holds conformation shows and working events in which dogs earn points and titles. An AKC registered dog may be registered with the UKC, making it both a American Pit Bull Terrier & an American Staffordshire Terrier. (a UKC registered dog MAY NOT be registered with the AKC unless both its parents were AKC registered) ABKC- The American Bully Kennel Club |
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| Conformation Show Titles: CH ~ Conformation champion. UKC~ This title is earned by getting 100 points and 3 majors. Points are earned for 1st place and major wins. A major means winning Best Male/Female. You can also win Best of Winners which counts towards your points but not as one of your 3 majors. Wins must be earned under three different UKC judges. Points are earned as follows: Class win = 10 pts., Major win = 15 pts., Best of Winners = 10 pts. AKC~ Any dog which shall have won fifteen points shall become a Champion of Record, if six or more of said points shall have been won at two shows with a rating of three or more championship points each and under two different judges, and some one or more of the balance of said points shall have been won under some other judge or judges than the two judges referred to above. GR CH ~ Grand Champion. UKC --This title is earned by winning 5 Champion classes with competition (at least 3 dogs correctly entered) under 3 different judges. AKC --There is no equivalent title in the AKC. |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration: 'PR' ~ Purple Ribbon-bred. This means the dog has 3 generations of UKC registered dogs in its pedigree. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
DNA: This costs under $50, and you can do it at home -- a check swab brush is used to collect a DNA sample from the dog and then sent in to be processed. AKC DNA information UKC DNA information **NOTE: If your dog is AKC registered, it is better to DNA profile with the AKC first, then submit a copy of your DNA Certificate along with $8 to the UKC and they will verify the information and certify your dog in their DNA database.** DNA-P ~ DNA Profiled. Both the UKC & AKC have a DNA profiling database. You can have your dog DNA profiled easily and receive a certificate with its profile. DNA-VIP ~ DNA Verified Identified Parentage. Means not only is the dog DNA profiled but its parents are also and the three have been checked against each other, verifying the parentage. |
| Diseases: None of this information is meant to replace the advice of a qualified veterinarian. Consult your veterinarian about what's right for your pet. Zoonotic Diseases ~ What is a Zoonotic disease? Zoonotic diseases are those that can be transmitted from your pet to you or your family. Children are especially susceptible to zoonotic disease. Keeping your pet healthy: Take your pet in for regular veterinary exams. Parasite preventives may help (wormings, Sentinel® - talk to your vet about what's right for your pet). Keeping your family healthy: Wash hands regularly & wear shoes outdoors. Fleas~ The most common of all canine parasites. Severe infestation of flees can cause anemia, as fleas feed on blood. Dogs pick up tapeworms from fleas. A normal dog may only experience minor skin irritation, but some dogs can flea allergic and have a severe reaction to flea bites. Giardia~ Giardia is a parasite that lives in the intestine of affected animals. These small parasites are very easy to miss on a fecal exam and may not be present in the stool of animals infected with the organism. Repeated fecal exams are sometimes necessary to identify this parasite. Not all animals in which infection can be demonstrated have clinical signs. **Clinical signs of giardia include weight loss, inability to gain weight appropriately during growth, diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite and greasy appearing stools.** The most commonly used medication for giardia infection is metronidazole (Flagyl), which WE RECOMMEND. The giardia organisms come from the environment and live in moist to wet areas. They are susceptible to quatenary ammonium disinfectants (Lysol and dilute chlorine bleach - these disinfectants should be used cautiously around your pets). Keeping the dog's environment dry helps a lot. This disease may be contagious to people from infected dogs so good sanitary practices, like washing your hands after handling an infected puppy, are very important. Heartworms~ Heartworms are the deadliest of all canine parasites. They are spread by mosquito. Transmission of the parasite occurs when a mosquito draws blood from a heartworm infected dog or cat. Once inside the mosquito, the microfilariae develop into larvae. Later, when the mosquito bites a new victim, the larvae are injected into the dog, thereby causing the infection. It generally takes about six to seven months for the larvae to mature and to start producing the microfilariae inside the dog or cat’s circulatory system. The adult worms end up occupying the right chamber of the heart and the pulmonary arteries, while the microscopic microfilariae circulate throughout the bloodstream. All these worms within the blood vessels produce an increased workload on the heart, along with restricted blood flow to the lungs, kidneys, and liver, eventually causing multiple organ failure. At first, pets may exhibit a chronic cough and/or reduced exercise tolerance, followed by sudden collapse and death. Infection among humans is very rare. Hookworms~ Hookworms are parasites that attach to your pet's intestinal wall. Despite their small size they suck large amounts of blood from the vessels in the intestinal wall. Dog's may become infected with hookworms in four ways: orally, through the skin, through the mother's placenta before birth, and through the mother's milk. Hookworm larvae can penetrate human skin. Children or adults walking barefoot on contaminated soil, or putting contaminated dirt in their mouths can become infected. CLICK HERE to learn more about canine hookworm infection. Roundworms~ Virtually every puppy is born with roundworms or can become infested while nursing. A simple worming can treat roundworms in pets. Children playing in contaminated areas, or in contaminated dirt can become infected with roundworms by putting their dirty fingers in their mouths. Roundworm eggs can hatch in a child's stomach causing blindness and damage to abdominal organs. Whipworms~ Whipworms are intestinal parasites. They can cause watery, bloody diarrhea and weight loss in your pet. Whipworm eggs can survive in soil for years, even in cold climates. People can become infected through ingestion of infected dog feces, soil or grass. Infection among humans is very rare. Other Intestinal Parasites: Coccidia~ Coccidia are parasites that live in the lining of the small intestine. Puppies are most commonly affected. Pets may be asymptomatic (have no symptoms) or they may experience diarrhea and bloody stools. Coccidia can be difficult to confirm on routine fecal exams....special stains are required. CLICK HERE to learn more about Coccidia |
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