Czechoslovakian vlcak club uk

[Murph]

So the only way to get a FCI registered dog is to import??

[Rona]

Originally Posted by Murph

So the only way to get a FCI registered dog is to import??

Yes. And when selecting the kennel and litter it would be wise to cooperate with other owners who are purchasing or going to get pups, so as to ensure diversification of lines.

At the same time the pups should come from typical and healthy parents, (unsuspected of having unpure ancestors) and the breeders who sell them should be willing to help the UK owners not only with providing advice and assistance, but also smartly seeing to the formalities. This is important to avoid breaking the FCI pedigree lines. Otherwise the situation from the past might repeat

[soul]

Originally Posted by Murph

So the only way to get a FCI registered dog is to import??

Yes that's right if you want a FCI registerd puppy? then only imports from Ireland and Europe are registered as such. Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is an international federation of kennel clubs based in Belgium. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale has 84 member countries as of May 2008, with one member per country.Each member country regulates its own breed clubs and stud books, and trains its own judges; the FCI acts as an international coordinating body, making sure that pedigrees and judges are internationally recognized.In addition, the Fédération Cynologique Internationale sponsors and regulates the World Dog Show and international dog shows. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale is not affiliated with the UK but is recognized and accepted.

Problem is the UK KC does not accept all registered FCI breeds!

[Murph]

I'm not really interested in breeding or showing - I just want a happy healthy puppy that is a great example of the breed.

[GRABA]

Great work!!!!

[soul]

Originally Posted by Murph

I'm not really interested in breeding or showing - I just want a happy healthy puppy that is a great example of the breed.

Then I would just contact a breeder whoms dogs you admire and are health tested. The good thing is we no longer have quarantine in the UK making things so much simpler

[Shadowlands]

Originally Posted by Murph

I'm not really interested in breeding or showing - I just want a happy healthy puppy that is a great example of the breed.

That is a great attitude Murph Do your research on breeders, check out their lines and dogs and find someone you like and trust. You should always be able to get contacts of previous owners from a breeder so that you can check out what their 'post sales service' has been like too. Beware of breeders who don't offer you a lifetime support - they are the ones not interested in the puppy, just the colour of your money

[Rona]

Originally Posted by Murph

I'm not really interested in breeding or showing - I just want a happy healthy puppy that is a great example of the breed.

I understand you perfectly because that was my only concern too.

However in the specific situation of the breed in the UK any imported pup could apart from being "happy healthy example of the breed" also contribute to the breed registration. Why not use such a great opportunity.

Besides, vlcaks vary a lot one from another. It matters what looks and especially characters the parents of a particular litter have Some owners prefer active pups with strong personalities for sport and work, others might prefer pups of less independent parents. For one person big coat and small ears are important, for another - light body and good movement. Etc. etc. Some research into the breed before getting a dog is really advisable.

[Murph]

I have been planning on getting a CsV for several years so have researched all I can. One thing I haven't done is researched Europesn breeders as I didn't regard importing as an option with older quarantine laws.

[Rona]

Originally Posted by Murph

I have been planning on getting a CsV for several years so have researched all I can. One thing I haven't done is researched Europesn breeders as I didn't regard importing as an option with older quarantine laws.

If the breeder bothers to care for intensive early socialisation it's not problem to get a really nice 15 week-old baby vlcak from FCI country now
Good luck in your search

[yukidomari]

Originally Posted by Rona

If the breeder bothers to care for intensive early socialisation it's not problem to get a really nice 15 week-old baby vlcak from FCI country now
Good luck in your search

I agree with this! We just picked up 2 15-week'ish old puppies from Europe.. they are happy, outgoing, self assured.. and nearly housebroken.. next time I get a puppy, I will pick her up at this age too.. because the 10-15 week period for my first CSV was terrible..

Of course provided your breeder socializes them and not just keep them in a kennel somewhere!

[hedeon]

Originally Posted by Murph

I have been planning on getting a CsV for several years so have researched all I can. One thing I haven't done is researched Europesn breeders as I didn't regard importing as an option with older quarantine laws.

If you will deicide to make your plans happen and you will go for FCI registered dog, please, let us know. As you aware, we need 20 unrelated dogs with FCI pedigrees. If you think you could do something more for the breed in here, join our little club

[eveleigh]

Originally Posted by Rona

I understand you perfectly because that was my only concern too.

However in the specific situation of the breed in the UK any imported pup could apart from being "happy healthy example of the breed" also contribute to the breed registration. Why not use such a great opportunity.

Besides, vlcaks vary a lot one from another. It matters what looks and especially characters the parents of a particular litter have Some owners prefer active pups with strong personalities for sport and work, others might prefer pups of less independent parents. For one person big coat and small ears are important, for another - light body and good movement. Etc. etc. Some research into the breed before getting a dog is really advisable.

Hello Rona,

I agree with you, I live in France and have two FCC and FCi registered dogs. An enormous sociable grey wide built male sociable with a dog like manner and good worker and on the other side a slighter finer browner coloured female with good mouvement but less inclined to be a good worker and a bit more timide.