Registration Procedures and Policies
Print or download and print the following forms to register your Working Australian Kelpies.
Registration Forms
- Print the following form/s to register your Working Australian Kelpies
- Click on the form title to open pdf
- If you have previously downloaded forms, please make sure you have the current registration application form as rules, policies, procedures, and fees are subject to change without notice
- Registration applications are processed within 8 weeks of receipt at the Registry office
Litter Registration Application – Breeders may register litter/s.
Please note, litters with sire and/or dam NOT registered with NAAKR, but registered with another registry/association, must be accompanied by a copy of the registration certificate with registration numbers and a certified pedigree that includes registration names/numbers of at least 6 generations (10 generations preferred) not counting the dog being registered. These litter applications are reviewed on a case by case basis. All pedigrees are researched regardless if a dog is registered elsewhere. Dogs* with unverifiable purebred ancestry will not be accepted for registration with the Kelpie Registry.
*Dogs not accepted for registration in the Kelpie Registry may be registered with the with the Working Cow Dog Registry.
Individual Dog Registration Application – Individual Applications are reviewed on a case by case basis.
All pedigrees are researched regardless if a dog is registered elsewhere. Dogs* with unverifiable purebred ancestry will not be accepted for registration with the Kelpie Registry.
Please note, if you are applying to register dogs that are not out of NAAKR registered dogs, or dogs registered with another registry/association, you must provide a copy of the registration certificate with registration numbers and a certified pedigree that includes registration names/numbers of at least 6 generations (10 generations preferred) not counting the dog being registered.
*Dogs not accepted for registration in the Kelpie Registry may be registered with the with the Working Cow Dog Registry.
Kennel Prefix and/or Tattoo Registration Application – Individual may register their kennel prefix and/or tattoo.
Registry Female Breeding Lease Agreement – This form must be filed with the Registry before any litters, etc., will be registered under a prefix other than the recorded owner of the female.
Affidavit for Lost Certificate – This affidavit must be completed by the recorded owner of the dog, notarized and accompanied by replace fee to secure a replacement certificate if the orignal certificate has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Breeder Listing – Breeders who register dogs regularly with NAAKR may submit for annual online breeder listings. Annual fee of $35.00. Listings run the calendar year (January through December). Breeders submitting after September 15 for a listing; your listing will be due the following year on December 31. You are responsible for renewing your listing each year. The Registry will not bill you.
Invalid/Revoked Registration Certificates
Certificates may be rendered invalid or revoked due to returned checks, fraudulent practices, certificate alteration, misrepresentation, etc. Please review Revocation Policy