NEW USA BREED REGISTRY

USA is proud to announce that the new USA Breed Registry Program has been completed. Listed below are the rules for the new Registry and the forms needed to complete a USA Registration. USA will now be offering their very own pedigree/registration papers. We hope that USA members will find our new program much easier and much more convenient to use. Please review the rules and regulations listed below and feel free to contact me with your questions. 
Thank You, 
Kelly Hope, Office Manager

USA Breed Registry Rules and Regulations

USA Registration Forms

Documents Required for Individual Registration 
in the USA/SV Breed Registry

Current USA membership and United States residency required for the USA Breed Registry program.

A. Individual German Shepherd Dog previously registered through the Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (SV):

• Original SV pedigree or other registry's registration papers indicating the SV registration information and seal. Notarized or certified copies will not be accepted.
• Original scorebook.
• Original Breed Survey Report(s).
• Original of all conformation show rating cards.
• Original hip certification (if not indicated on the SV registration certificate).
• Registration fee of $35.00 per dog.

B. Individual German Shepherd Dog previously registered through AKC, CKC or other recognized foreign registry:

• International FCI rules prevent the issuance of any new registration document for dogs seeking individual registration.
• The registration documents from the original registering organization (such as AKC, CKC, etc.) will be stamped by the SV Breed Registry Office, indicating dual USA/SV registration.

C. All individual dogs to be registered in the USA/SV Breed Registry must be tattooed.

• Original AKC, CKC or other foreign registry's registration certificate and AKC, CKC or other foreign registry's certified four* generation pedigree. (International FCI rules require that the original registration papers/pedigree be stamped by the SV Breed Registry office, so notarized copies or photo copies are not accepted.)
• Original scorebook (if applicable).
• Original Breed Survey Report(s) (if applicable).
• Original of all conformation show rating card(s) (if applicable).
• Original hip certification (if applicable).
• Registration fee of $80.00 per dog.
• Individual Registration Application completed and signed by the owner of the dog.
• Statement of Identification completed and signed by a USA Tattooer, USA Breed Warden, Licensed Veterinarian, Member of the USA Breed Advisory Committee, or Körmeister.

If your dog is not already tattooed, you may use a unique tattoo number of your choice or you may obtain a tattoo number from the USA Office. To obtain a tattoo number from the USA Office, you must submit the documentation and fees listed above in Section B, items 1 through 6 along with your written request to issue a tattoo number. Your written request must include the name of the person who will be tattooing the dog. Only a licensed veterinarian or USA Tattooer may tattoo a dog with a USA issued tattoo number.

Once this information and documentation is received, a tattoo number will be issued to your dog and sent to you, along with an Individual Registration Application and a Statement of Identification for completion.

After the tattooing of the dog is complete return both of the properly completed and signed Individual Registration Application and Statement of Identification forms to the USA Office as soon as possible. Registration of that dog can then begin.

If your dog is already tattooed, it is not required to obtain a tattoo number from the USA Office. Submit the required documentation and fees listed in Section B. items 1 through 8 to the USA Office.

*A three generation pedigree will be accepted in lieu of the four generation pedigree for dogs registered with a registry that does not offer a four generation pedigree, such as CKC, NHSB, etc. This does not include AKC.

USA/SV Individual Registration Forms