Context
Unlike the American Rare Breed Association, which registers only uncommon or novel dogs, the IPDBA recognizes uncommon or novel breeds in addition to granting automatic recognition to all breeds already registered by major kennel clubs such as the AKC (American Kennel Club) or UKC (United Kennel Club). This permits the IPDBA to assert that because it recognizes "more than 550 new and old breeds of dogs" it is therefore "the largest all-breed registry in the world."
This claim is based on the number of breeds the IPDBA recognizes. Most major kennel clubs granting recognition to a breed are, in fact, granting recognition to a breed club. The IPDBA's recognition of over 550 breeds does not reflect the number of breed clubs actually using the IPDBA as a registry, nor does it reflect the number of dogs registered. In early 2006, only three chartered breed clubs were linked to the IPDBA website. All three are chartered by the IPDBA itself.
The official website does not indicate whether the IPDBA has sanctioned any shows, awarded any championship points, or has activities beyond collecting fees to charter breed clubs and register dogs produced by those clubs. The official website provides no physical location for the group other than a post office box. It is not clear where the records are physically maintained, or whether they are regularly examined by objective outside auditors. The website also does not make clear whether the IPDBA is incorporated, and if so, whether it is a for-profit business or a not-for-profit charity. These issues raise concerns among breed registry watchdogs.
Read more about this topic: International Progressive Dog Breeders' Alliance
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