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Breed Standard Changes for 2023

December 20, 2022

Email: breeds@ukcdogs.com

Changes to take effect January 2, 2023

Carolina Dog:Multiple revisions in standard including new photo. UKC adopted changes by request of UKC breed club Carolina Dog Society.
Central Asian Shepherd: Height section revised. UKC accepted correction request from UKC judges.
Kangal Dog:Multiple revisions in standard. UKC adopted changes by request of UKC breed club Kangal Dog Club of America.
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier: Multiple revisions in standard. UKC adopted changes by request of UKC breed club United Teddy Roosevelt Club of America.

The updated standards are linked in this article for review. On January 2, 2023, the revised standards will be available via the corresponding Breed Standard pages on the UKC website.

Guided by the belief that dogs make a difference by being the best partner a human can have in the field, on the job, or in a competition event, UKC is a community for people and dogs to pursue excellence together. Founded in 1898, UKC has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of Dogs That Do More, and their owners, by providing essential resources to help owners and breeders make informed decisions. The dog-human bond is celebrated through family-friendly programs highlighting the instincts and heritage of purebred and mixed-breed dogs alike at over 18,000 licensed events annually.

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