Posts of mastini-mayhem RSSWed, 06 Mar 2024 23:04:58 GMTHISTORICAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE PCCAThe Presa Canario Club of America, it’s Officers, and Board of Directors have been working “behind the scenes” diligently for the last 5+ years directly with the American Kennel Club (AKC), and we are fully committed to preserving the breed's health and future by establishing a presence and authority over the Presa Canario breed within this organization.The American Kennel Club, a not-for-profit organization, is the nation's oldest, largest, and most esteemed purebred dog registry.Dog breed clubs are made up of passionate dog owners, breed fanciers, and purebred breeders. Each AKC breed has a National Club, also known as a Parent Club.The AKC approves only one Parent Club for each breed. The Presa Canario Club of America has been approved as the AKC Parent Club for the Presa Canario.What now!?Help us build the foundation for the Presa Canario breed within the AKC by registering your dog with the AKC FSS program and begin attending AKC functions where our breed is allowed, so we can show the whole world what our amazing Presa Canario breed is all about! Gaining full recognition with the AKC is no easy task. Dogs must first begin in the Foundation Stock Program, and then, through the dedicated work of the parent club, the Presa Canario Club of America, and the hard work of ethical breeders, owners, handlers, and enthusiasts, the breed becomes eligible to move to Miscellaneous status. The next step after this status change is FULL BREED RECOGNITION. We need your help and continued dedication to make this a reality for our beloved Presa Canario.Help us become the best AKC Parent Club possible through getting involved! Communicate directly with your PCCA Officers and Board of Directors, volunteer your time to the Club, participate in Club events, positively engage in Club social media, and above all - keep being the best Presa Canario owners or breeders through thoughtful engagement, education, and ethical practices outlined by the Pr... Read more

]]>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:04:58 GMTOver the years one comment that seems to be regurgitated a lot is that kennel clubs are to blame when a breed is lacking. I would like to dissect this comment a bit. First let's start with what is a kennel club? A kennel club is an organization for canine affairs that concerns itself with the breeding, showing and promotion of more than one breed of dog. Who makes up a kennel club? Breed enthusiasts who want to campaign and produce dogs who fit the breed standard. Who has control over breed standard and any changes within that breed? The enthusiasts, which can also be said that popularity within the breed can also shape changes.Full circle, the kennel club is not who makes changes to the breed. Popularity and enthusiasts do, if you do not like a direction a breed is going how do you change it?You get involved, show up and make your voice known. Placing blame on a organization is silly and will not create the momentum needed to get others on board. Finding individuals who are after the same outcome is always the fastest way to a goal.

]]>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:38:15 GMTI came across a conversation regarding the color "straw" in Cane Corsi and speaking of it as a rare color. Over the years I have seen the word "rare" and coat colors be used more than once, perfect example is Merle. Which isn't rare within the breeds it was supposed to be is now being touted as rare as a off color in breeds with no recorded history of this coat color.other issue is when many hear the word rare or special they tend to want it, but purchasing a dog solely on popularity or coat color is nothing short of dangerous.Imo, rare should never be used when describing a color. Chasing coat colors will only lead one down a path of ownership of a subpar dog.Just my toe cents...

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