Ancestral /Non Ancestral Outcross
Information and Application
Why Outcross using APBO or NABO
As the Bulldog was nearing extinction with bullbaiting now outlawed (1835) the true Bulldog fanciers began to change the breed from ferocious fighter to a companion and in 1 short year the breed underwent a transformation a more attractive and mellow dog emerged. The Boxer once referred to as the Bullenbeisser (bull biter) found the same future in about 1865 and shortly thereafter emerged as a sleeker and more mellow dog that has served in many capacities.
Breeders today see the need to return their breed to the robust specimen it once was or they recognize the fact that their breed has become coarse and needs refinement. Today there can be many reasons a breed may need the infusion of a breed ancestor or perhaps another non ancestral breed to revive what that breed once was. Adding ABPO or NABO is something we must take very seriously a fine line exists as far as type and temperament, while broader ranges envelope size and color.
Ancestral Pedigree Breed Outcross/ APBO
APBO is allowed as follows: Same Ancestral Breed Outcross allowed on sire side and or dam or both sides of pedigree 1 time in within 3 generations.
Within a bloodline 2 (Different) Ancestral Breeds on either sire or dam or both sides is permitted 1 time on each side in 5 generations.
When using two different bloodlines of the same breed no more than 2 different ABPOs’ will be allowed in 5 generations
Breed choices must be approved by the ADF Administrative Board
Reasons for the ABPO must be approved by the ADF Administrative Board
Requirements Pictures of both dogs showing the following
1-head left side, right side and front 2- Bite 3-microchip number 4- registration papers 5- Pedigree (can be breeder records)
Registration papers and litter registration papers will reflect APBO
Breeder will be interviewed as part of the application process. A
$65.00 application fee will be charged. Application fee is non refundable.
A certificate bearing the registry seal will be issued to the breeder
Non Ancestral Breed Outcross/NABO
NABO is allowed on each side of the pedigree only once in 5 generations it is preferred that the NABO be the same on both sides of the pedigree, however the ADF may allow the NABO on either side to be of different outcross provided that the breeds are compatible and will provide the needed rejuvenation of the breed being infused.
Breed choices must be approved by the ADF Administrative Board
Reasons for the NABO must be approved by the ADF Administrative Board
Requirements Pictures of both dogs showing the following
1-head left side, right side and front 2- Bite 3-microchip number 4- registration papers 5- Pedigree (can be breeder records)
Registration papers and litter registration papers will reflect NABO
Breeder will be interviewed as part of the application process. A $65.00 application fee will be charged. Application fee is non refundable. time
A certificate bearing the registry seal will be issued to the breeder
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