<<Actually they do not need to be chipped>> Imports do have to be chipped or tatooed before the AKC will register them.
Now that DNA testing is widely available, I'm not certain if the AKC has officially recognized it yet as one of the means of ascertaining a positive ID on a recently imported dog seeking AKC registration. When I imported my dog last year I voluntarily had his DNA done, but as per the AKC's instructions I also had him microchipped. Under Special Registration Services (which can be seen on the AKC's website), Section 1, Article G states as a prerequisite to AKC registration that: "...the dog has been positively and permanently identified (microchip or tattoo) prior to being registered." Best, Robyn Futcher -- ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
