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Developing Breed Registry

Breeders undertaking a structured, multi-generation breeding program with a formal written plan to intentionally develop a new breed over multiple generations.

OVERVIEW

Who The Developing Breed Registry is For

The Developing Breed Registry is used for breeders undertaking a structured, multi-generation program to intentionally develop a new breed over successive generations. Unlike the Heritage Certificate, which is issued for a single first-generation cross with no pathway forward, the Developing Breed Registry provides a formal ongoing framework for breeders working toward a consistent, reproducible breed type across multiple generations.

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It is available where the breeder has submitted and received written committee approval for a formal Developing Breed Program before any breeding begins. Both parent animals used within the program must be registered on the ITBR Main Register, either as Full Registry or Extension Registry animals, and must have completed all compulsory DNA health tests for their respective breeds before any mating occurs.

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All offspring produced within an approved Developing Breed Program are issued Developing Breed certificates. Program animals sold to the public are placed on the Limited Register and may not be bred from outside the approved program. Animals retained within the program by approved participants are placed on the Program Register and may continue to be used for breeding in accordance with the approved plan. An annual progression report must be submitted to ITBR documenting generation outcomes, health test results, and progress toward the breed standard defined in the original program application. Failure to submit an annual report suspends the program's registration privileges until the report is received. Late fees also apply. 

All documents must be emailed to ITBR

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Processing time

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Application to start a developing breed - within 20 business days from receipt of a complete application and full transfer fee being paid. 

Join an existing developing breeding program - 5 business days from receipt of a complete application.

Annual progression report - Due the 31st of each year by all participants.

REGISTRATION OF PARENTS

Registration of Parent Animals

Both parent animals must hold current ITBR Main Register status before a Developing Breed litter can be applied for. Select the pathway below that applies to each parent.

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My parent animal is already registered with a recognised body, Dogs Australia, MDBA, ACF, CCCA, or ANCATS. Submit a Pedigree Transfer Application using the form above to bring them onto the ITBR Full Registry Main Register.

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My parent animal has no prior formal papers. Submit a New Individual Extension Registry Application. Once accepted onto the ITBR Extension Registry Main Register, you may proceed with your Developing Breed litter application.

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Once both parent animals have an ITBR pedigree then you are able to apply for a litter registration as described below. 

LITTER REGISTRATION

Registering a Extension Registered Litter

To register a litter on the Developing Breed Registry, both parents must be on the Main Register with ITBR and meet all the requirements specified in their approved developing breed program. The following must be submitted within 4 months of birth of each litter or late fees apply:

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Completed ITBR Litter Registration Form

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DNA health test results for both parents covering all applicable conditions for the breed — tests must have been completed before mating, not after

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ITBR Stud Agreement (if you do not own the sire) — must be signed before the mating, not after

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Genetic compatibility confirmed — ITBR checks before processing the registration

All live offspring must be registered. Selective registration — registering only some offspring from a litter — is a breach of the ITBR Code of Conduct and will result in a formal breach finding. This includes any offspring you retain for yourself.

Processing time: within 15 business days from receipt of a complete application and full transfer fee being paid. 

Founding Member spots open, permanently listed first in our directory — exclusively for the first 50 members 

MAIN REGISTER VS LIMITED REGISTER

Choosing the Register at Time of Litter Registration

All Developing Breed litters must be registered on the Limited Register unless being sold to an approved participant of the breeding program, with ITBR approval. This is what each register means. 

Main Register
(FR-M)

  • Full breeding and conformation showing rights

  • Offspring are eligible for breeding under ITBR

  • Can be downgraded to Limited Register at any time by the breeder

Limited Register
(FR-L)

  • Companion animal — no breeding or conformation showing rights

  • Offspring cannot be registered with ITBR for breeding purposes

  • Upgrade to Main Register requires prior written approval from the original breeder

If the owner hasn't specified to you that they intend to breed or show with the animal under the ITBR register it is always best to place your offspring on the limited register. 

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Useful Documents for Breeders and Buyers

Genetic Compatibility Guidelines - Know before you breed. Everything breeders need to understand, DNA test results, permitted and prohibited mating combinations, and how to interpret Carrier, Clear, and Affected results for every inheritance pattern covered by ITBR.

Stud Certificate For use when the sire is not owned by the breeder. The ITBR Stud Certificate records the terms agreed between the stud dog or cat owner and the breeder. Required documentation for all litter registrations where the sire is not owned by the person registering the litter.

Recognised Organisations — Pedigree Transfer. Is your current registration transferable? The current list of breeding organisations whose pedigrees ITBR accepts for Registry transfer, including any breed-specific or documentation conditions that apply to each. If you don't see a registry you hoped to transfer from please contact ITBR directly to discuss. 

Minimum Health Testing - Compulsory tests for your breed. The complete list of required DNA tests for all ITBR-registered dog and cat breeds. Download the current version before registering, this document is updated as new validated tests become available.

Sample Sales Contract — A starting point, not legal advice. A sample agreement for the sale of an animal on the ITBR Registry. This document is provided as a reference only. ITBR does not provide legal advice, does not warrant that this contract is suitable for any particular transaction, and accepts no responsibility for disputes or proceedings between buyers and breeders beyond those which result in a formal ITBR complaint. It is recommended that all ITBR breeders make sure their buyers sign a contract before time of sale to reduce disputes. 

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