Changes in Dalmatian Registry w/ AKC
Thought the breeders on this forum might find this interesting. It has been a long time coming. The Dalmatian Club of America (DCA) finally agreed to allow Low Uric Acid (LUA) Dalmatians to become part of the AKC Registry and the AKC is now working w/ the parent club to add the LUA Dalmatians to the registry.
1) Background information:
http://www.dalmatianheritage.com/
2) From the AKC Board of Directors Minutes of 11-12 July, 2011:
The Registration of Low Uric Acid Dalmatians
The Board reviewed the results of a vote by the membership of the Dalmatian Club of America (DCA). By a 55-45% margin, the membership voted in favor of registering these dogs.
Following a motion by Dr. Newman, seconded by Dr. Smith it was VOTED (unanimously) to authorize AKC Staff to develop procedures for the registration of these dogs. The procedures will be developed in consultation with the Board of the DCA. To ensure that the introduction of the Low Uric Acid dogs into the registry is an informed, voluntary decision, the registration numbers for the Low Uric Acid Dalmatians and their descendents will have a letter indicator as part of the registration number.
1) Background information:
http://www.dalmatianheritage.com/
2) From the AKC Board of Directors Minutes of 11-12 July, 2011:
The Registration of Low Uric Acid Dalmatians
The Board reviewed the results of a vote by the membership of the Dalmatian Club of America (DCA). By a 55-45% margin, the membership voted in favor of registering these dogs.
Following a motion by Dr. Newman, seconded by Dr. Smith it was VOTED (unanimously) to authorize AKC Staff to develop procedures for the registration of these dogs. The procedures will be developed in consultation with the Board of the DCA. To ensure that the introduction of the Low Uric Acid dogs into the registry is an informed, voluntary decision, the registration numbers for the Low Uric Acid Dalmatians and their descendents will have a letter indicator as part of the registration number.
Comments
Jen
My first Dalmatian had a uric acid stone blockage. It could have killed him. Fortunately, I noticed that he was lifting his leg and nothing came out! They removed the blockage by reaming it out and put him on antiacid pills to balance the PH. Thereafter, I carefully monitored all of my Dalmatians and their urine output.