The Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America (MBDCA) is a registry for
mixed-breed dogs in the
United States
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The Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America was founded in 1978 and began holding shows in the same year. The Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America conducts a number of competitions, including
conformation show
A dog show is an event where dogs are exhibited. A conformation show, also referred to as a ''breed show'', is a kind of dog show in which a judge, familiar with a specific dog breed, evaluates individual purebred dogs for how well the dogs '' ...
s,
obedience trial
An obedience trial is a dog sport in which a dog must perfectly execute a predefined set of tasks when directed to do so by his handler. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC) obedience regulations
The basic objective of obedience trial ...
s,
lure coursing
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,
tracking
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and other events. The club's conformation shows are judged against general soundness of type and temperament as opposed to a
breed standard
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and prior to competing in any competitions a dog must be
spayed or neutered and have successfully completed the club's obedience trials.
References
Organizations established in 1978
Dog organizations
1978 establishments in Washington (state)
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