HPA Registration Guidelines

"SINGLE Owner/Unit" Breeding:

Litter Registration is available on a litter produced from 2 Genetically Clear and DNA Verified Parents already registered with the HPA to any individual who is in good standing with the HPA..

Both Parents are required to be owned by the same Person/Unit or Amendment LR-A is to be adhered to

.*Note:  The "Clear" Genetic Test Results and the DNA profile along with the Parental Verification Documents must be on file PRIOR to any Litter Papers being issued.  

N.1 - Clear Genetic Test Required are MPS VI, PLL, & Cystinuria.

                Amendment N1-A:

                  Effective December 1, 2021:

                           1.  All newly registered HPA animals will be required to be DM Clear.

                                 A.  Carriers (*1 gene) will be allowed in the ACR database to be used to produce "CLEAR"  offspring for "Replacement Breeding Purposes".  

                                    AA.  Carriers may only be bred with "CLEAR" mates.

                                      AAA.  Tested "CLEAR" offspring may be dual registered with HPA.

                                  B.  Affected (*2 genes) may be registered as "PETS" only and will not be allowed Registration of any Offspring Produced. 

                           2.  All newly registered HPA animals will be required to be Double Coat Clear.

                                  A.  Carriers (*1 gene) and Affected (*2 gene) will be allowed in the ACR database to be used to produce "CLEAR" offspring for "Replacement Breeding Purposes".

                                   AA:  Carriers and Affected may only be bred with "CLEAR" mates.

                                     AAA.  Tested "CLEAR" offspring may be dual registered with HPA.

 2-Owner Mating Registration Requirements:

Amendment LR-A:

Effective August 13, 2021:

1.  Both Dam and Sire must be owned by the same individual/*unit as shown in HPA files to qualify

for HPA Individual or Litter Registration.  (*Unit being those within a Family with the same Registration Number followed by an Alphabetical Letter ..  i.e. 3004 & 3004B).

     A.  Exceptions to LR-A-1

           1.  Both Sire and Dam must be Certified by a Practicing Licensed Veterinary  PRIOR to a 2-Owner Mating/breeding on a State Certified Health Certificate for:

                A.  Overall Health - Dated, Issued and Signed Health Certificate in the State which the owner of the animal resides within 10 days of breeding.  (*breeding date will be determined 63 days from date of birth of litter.)

               B.  Clear of any degree of Luxating Patella.

               C.  Wormed with an all-around wormer (*such as Drontal Plus) within 10 days of breeding.

               D.  Certified Brucellosis free by a Licensed Certified Lab.  

               E..  Animal Certified Tested free of:

                        1.  Giardia

                        2.  Coccidiosis

               F.  Animal Certified Free of: 

                        1.  Hernia (*for Dam & Sire)  .. Retained Testicle (*for sire)

                        2.  Overbite - Underbite - Retained Teeth

                        3.  Undesirable Coat Type (*No visible CDA, bald/thin/brittle areas or overly thick coat.

                G.  Animal deemed to be of acceptable SIZE, AGE, and QUALITY for breeding purposes.

                        1.  Individual Animals Microchip must be on Veterinary Document and Inserted by Veterinarian at time of Exam.                        

                        2..  Animals Date of Birth Must be on the Certificate.  (*Both Dam and Sire must of reached the age of 14 months for breeding purposes.)

                        3.  Animals WEIGHT must be on the Certificate.  (*Note:  Sire must be within 2# of        Dams weight to qualify for Stud-Out Services).  

                       4.  Veterinarian must Certify he/she finds the animal suitable for breeding purposes.

                 H.  Breeding must be of Natural Breeding or Fresh Semen A.I. (*not frozen or shipped).

                        1.  Fresh Semen A.I. must be done by a Practicing Licensed Veterinarian or an HPA A.I. Approved Specialist.

                  I.  ALL Puppies born from a 2-Owner Mating must have:

                       1.   *Individual TESTED Clear Results for MPS VI, PLL, Cystinuria (*CYS),  DM (*Degenerative Myelopathy) and Double Coat prior to litter being accepted for registration. (*Clear by Parentage or Clear by Lineage will not be accepted for 2-Owner Matings).

                             A.  Every puppy must be identified by Microchip on Testing Paperwork.

                       2.  DNA verified as to Parentage (*Both Dam and Sire).  Only 1 Sire will be allowed for 2-Owner Mating and if more than 1 sire is found to of sired the litter the whole litter will be disqualified for registration.

                       3.  Certified by a Practicing Licensed Veterinarian, at 8 weeks of age, to be Healthy and Free of:

                            A.  Heart Murmurs,  Incorrect bite, Worms, Parasites, Protozoans (*Giardia - Coccidiosis),  Hernia, Retained Testicles, Mites, Flea, Ticks, Ear Mites, Respiratory Issues, Knee Issues, Skin Issues, Eye Issues

                     J.    All cost related to 2-Owner Mating Requirements are the responsibility of the Dam and Sire Owners.

                             A.  Additional cost are not to be *charged to the Puppy Buyer in any way.  (*by additional Price to Puppy, by Agreement (*Verbal or Otherwise), Contract/Consent.)

                                       AA:  Additional Cost will be deemed any additional cost over which Breeders sold a previous puppy of Like:  Gender, Color and Pattern ... within the previous 6 months.

                                        AAA:   Owners may be requested to show proof of sales within the previous 6 months.  Failure to supply supporting documents, in a timely manner, can result in total litter being disqualified for registration and the removal of good-standing status of both Breeders.

                             B.  Violations to Additional Cost Clause will result in banning of ALL Parties.

                    K.  Puppies from a 2-Owner Mating may not be re-homed prior to 8 weeks of age.

                    L.  All 2-Owner Matings are to be done by Contract and on a *Stud Fee Basis Only.  (*No Puppy Back Arrangements).

                             1.  Stud Fee is to be a Minimum of $1000.00 and paid in full at time of mating.

                                    A.  Any Violation of Stud Fee Clause will result in both parties being banned for life..

                             A.  Mating/Stud Contract will be required to be submitted to HPA at the time of Litter Registration.

                    M.   2-Owner Mating Contracts are to be filed with HPA within 14 days of mating.

                             A.  There is a $65.00 fee to file a 2-Owner Mating Contract.

                                   AA.  Fees are the responsibility of the Dam Owner.

                             B.  Failure to file a 2-Owner Mating Contract in the required 14 day period can result in litter being ineligible for registration.

                                     BB.  Contracts accepted after the 14 day period will be charged an additional $100.00 above the $65.00 filing fee.

                     N.  Puppies resulting from a 2-Owner Mating will be submitted for registration on an HPA Individual Puppy Registration Form AFTER the Litter Registration Application and Required Forms have been submitted and Proper Payment Received. 

    Disclaimer:  HPA nor it's affiliates will become involved in any issues with 2-Owner Matings with the Exception of taking Executive action against 1 or more parties involved.  

Any Dog which has an HPA Canine Registration Application issued through the HPA can be registered with the HPA as Pets by those in Good Standing with HPA.  Those used for breeding must meet the rigid criteria as set forth by HPA as to Breed Standard without Disqualifying Faults,

Required Genetic Test Results and having been legally obtained as set forth in the HPA Handbook.

Dual Registration of Miniature PInschers  from other approved Registries, on a case by case basis, may be dual registered with the HPA.
All Min-Pins submitted for dual registration MUST have included a Certified Pedigree issued by an approved Registry which must include a full 3 generation pedigree including Names, Colors and Registration Numbers.

*Note:  Harlequin Pinschers from other registries are not allowed Dual Registration.  

CKC (*Continential) and CPR registered Miniature Pinschers are not eligible for dual registration.  
HPA reserves the right to refuse dual registration to any dog for no cause.