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Registration Policies

Online Registration
By submitting this online application, you acknowledge and agree that your current Certificate of Ownership for the dog listed in this application is now void. You understand that once this application is processed and approved, the previous Certificate of Ownership will no longer be valid. Please keep your original until youve received your new Certificate of Ownership and Pedigree. It is your responsibility to ensure that the voided Certificate of Ownership is properly noted and that any future documentation or records reflect the updated registration status.

Duplicates lost in mail to customer
UKC will issue a set of duplicate paperwork to the customer for work lost in the mail on the way back to the customer at no cost. This duplicate must be sent to the same address on file and cannot be requested prior to 30 days of original mail date but no longer than 6 months from original mail date. This type of duplicate can be requested via phone, email, or our chat services.

A duplicate requested outside of this timeframe will require necessary fees.

Shipping Services
UKC offers 5 shipping options.

  • Next Day Air Service guarantees application will be processed to the fullest extent possible within one working day of UKC receiving the work and mailed next day delivery with tracking. To get Next Day Air Service, write "Rapid Service" on the outside front of the envelope. Applications must be received by 1:00 pm ET for NDA service. Applications received by UKC after 1:00 pm ET will be processed the following business day. The turnaround is contingent upon all information contained in the paperwork being correct. Any issues with the paperwork, such as missing or incorrect information, will cause a delay in this process. If issues arise, the customer will be contacted. Upon resolving the issue(s), the paperwork will be sent back via the Next Day Service. UKC is not responsible for increased processing time due to application errors. Mailing address MUST be valid physical address.
  • Expedited Shipping Service paperwork will be processed within 5 days of UKC receiving the work and mailed via tracked mail with a 1-3 day delivery time. To get Expedited Service, write Rapid Service on the outside front of the envelope. The turnaround is contingent upon all information contained in the paperwork being correct. Any issues with the paperwork, such as missing or incorrect information, will cause a delay in this process. If issues arise, the customer will be contacted. Upon resolving the issue(s), the paperwork will be sent back via the Expedited Service. UKC is not responsible for increased processing time due to application errors.
  • Tube Mailing paperwork will be processed with standard processing time, and once the application is completed, paperwork will be rolled into a tube and mailed via tracked mail with a 1-3 day delivery time. The turnaround is contingent upon all information contained in the paperwork being correct. Any issues with the paperwork, such as missing or incorrect information, will cause a delay in this process. If issues arise, the customer will be contacted. Upon resolving the issue(s), the paperwork will be sent back via the tube mailing. UKC is not responsible for increased processing time due to application errors.
  • Standard Tracking paperwork will be processed with standard processing time, and once the application is completed will be sent via tracked mail with a 5+ day delivery time. The turnaround is contingent upon all information contained in the paperwork being correct. Any issues with the paperwork, such as missing or incorrect information, will cause a delay in this process. If issues arise, the customer will be contacted. Upon resolving the issue(s), the paperwork will be sent back via the standard tracking. UKC is not responsible for increased processing time due to application errors.
  • USPS First-Class Shipping paperwork will be processed with standard processing time, and once application is completed will be mailed USPS First-Class without tracking information. Any issues with the paperwork, such as missing or incorrect information, will cause a delay in this process. If issues arise, the customer will be contacted. Upon resolving the issue(s), the paperwork will be sent back via USPS First-Class. UKC is not responsible for increased processing time due to application errors.

Dogs with disqualifying faults
UKC will not knowingly register a dog with a disqualifying fault. Any attempt to register a dog that has disqualifying fault according to its Breed Standard will be denied registration with and be registered into UKCs Bloodlines Listing Service.

Refund Policy
UKC will only refund for the difference of any selected method of registration upon request and return of paperwork to UKC less a $5 processing fee.

Breeding Ages & Time between Litters
The following time frames are UKCs standards on breeding ages as well as time between breeding.

  • Sires age at time of breeding: 8 months 12 years
  • Dams age at time of breeding: 10 months 10 years
  • Time between breeding: 6 months (Breeding date to Breeding date)

While UKC recognizes that breeding may occur outside of these time frames, it is the sole discretion of UKC to require more information for completion and/or deny litters that are significantly outside of the ranges listed above.

Inbreeding
UKC will accept inbred litters, assuming all other parameters are met. Paperwork results from inbred crosses will be marked as Inbred on the registration certificates.

Inbred is defined as: mother to son, father to daughter, or full brother to sister (same mother and father).