Thank You

We thank you for taking the time to complete the recent AKC Mixed Breed Program Survey. AKC conducted this survey of purebred dog fanciers in order to gather opinions on the concept of allowing mixed breed dogs to compete in certain AKC events. While much of the data is still being analyzed, the preliminary results indicate a majority of support for continuing to explore this program. Below we have summarized some demographic information on the respondents. You may respond to this email if you have comments, suggestions, questions, or other input. Please note that more details on the specific survey results will be shared during the upcoming Delegates meeting on June 11^th. Following that meeting, these additional results will be shared with the fancy via the AKC web site and this email list.

Respondents:

• AKC Delegates – received via both hard copy and email
• AKC Club Presidents and Secretaries – received via email
• Other Fanciers – notified by their Club President, Secretary or via akc.org
• In total over 21,000 people completed the survey (including paper and email)

Respondent Demographics:

• 84% Purebred Dog Owners
• 70% Exhibitors
• 50% Club Member
• 76% now own, or have owned, a mixed breed dog

Sport Participation of Respondents:

• More than 50% have been involved in the sport for 16 or more years
• Over 60% currently compete in Conformation or have in the past
• Over 50% currently compete in Agility or have in the past
• Nearly 70% currently compete in Obedience or have in the past

Club Affiliation of Respondents:

• 51% belong to Specialty Clubs
• 34% belong to All-Breed Clubs
• 33% belong to Obedience Clubs
• 31% belonged to Agility Clubs
• 64% said that their club already offered at least some training classes for mixed breed dogs

 

Again, thank you for taking our survey and we look forward to keeping you informed as we move forward.

Regards,

AKC Staff