The UKBKC Stud Dog Scheme recognises stud dogs based on health, achievement, and breeding quality. Dogs are awarded the highest tier they qualify for: Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum.

 

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 Bronze Stud

• Registered with UKBKC & DNA profiled

• Basic health checks completed

• Meets breed standard with good structure & temperament

 

Ideal for developing studs beginning their breeding journey.

 

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 Silver Stud

• Registered & DNA profiled

• Full health testing completed: hip & elbow scores

• No Champion title yet

 

A fully health-tested stud working towards Champion and Gold status.

 

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 Gold Stud

• Registered & DNA profiled

• Full health testing completed

• Holds a UKBKC Champion title

• Produced good quality offspring with correct type, movement & temperament

 

A proven stud contributing positively to the breed.

 

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 Platinum Stud

• Meets all Gold criteria

• Has produced UKBKC Champion offspring

• All Champion titles achieved within UKBKC

• Offspring consistently demonstrate correct type, structure & temperament

 

The elite tier: a stud shaping the future of the breed.

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