HPA Registration Guidelines
Litter Registration
"SINGLE Owner/Unit" Breeding:
Litter Registration is available on a litter produced from 2 Genetically Tested DM animals 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 Genetic Test Results for DM must be on file PRIOR to any Litter Papers being issued effective December 1, 2022..
N.1 - Clear Genetic Test Required are MPS VI, PLL, & Cystinuria. (*MPS Vi, PLL and Cystinuria testing Suspended effective April 1, 2022)
Amendment N1-A:
Effective December 1, 2022:
1. All newly registered HPA animals will be required to be DM Clear.
A. After December 1, 2022 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-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) or by a "Lease Agreement" on file with HPA.
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A: NEWLY PURCHASED ANIMALS: Owners may be requested to show proof of sale/ownership & possession within the mating time period. 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 Previous and Current Owner.
AA: Only one Individual can register litters during a given time frame based on SALE DATE.
B. LEASED ANIMALS: Animals shall be leased on a 30 day contract for breeding purposes to ONE Individual and the lease will automatically expire at the end of the 30 day period.
bb. A legitimate signed "Lease Agreement Contract" will be required to be submitted to HPA at the time of leasing (*within 30 days) and prior to any Litter Registration Request with the required $100.00 recording fee.
2bb. Leasee will have the right: in the case of the leasing of a male: to breed that animal to as many females as they wish during the 30 day period and receive registration papers
on offspring based on meeting of all HPA requirements involved.
bbb. Fees associated with the "Lease Agreement Contract" are the responsibility of the Dam Owner.
bbbb. Failure to file a Lease Agreement Contract in the required 30 day period can result in litter(s) being ineligible for registration.
bbbbb. . Contracts accepted after the 30 day period with legitimate extenuating circumstances will be charged an additional $100.00 penalty above the $100.00 filing fee.
C. Offspring resulting from A Leased animal will be submitted for registration on an HPA LItter Application Form and both "Owners" of the animals will be shown as the breeders.
cc. ALL offspring MUST BE Micro-chipped and DNA Parent Verified PRIOR to any Litter Papers being issued.
Disclaimer: HPA nor it's affiliates will become involved in any issues with Leased Matings with the Exception of taking Executive action against 1 or more parties involved.
HPA will not become involved, including but not limited to, Contract Disputes, Financial Disputes, retrieval of Animals, Death related Issues, Puppy Retrieval, Puppy Papers ... etc
Registration from an HPA Canine Registration Application
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
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.
All Dual Registered Min-PIns must be tested for "DM" as of April 1, 2022 and be bred ethically as to their Genetic Status.
*Note: Harlequin Pinschers from other registries are not allowed Dual Registration.
CKC (*Continential), CPR nor NAPR registered Miniature Pinschers are not eligible for dual registration.
HPA reserves the right to refuse dual registration to any dog for no cause.
PARENTAL DNA TESTING:
1. Required parental DNA testing of every Breeding Status dog has been suspended as of April 1, 2022. We reserve the right to reinstate the Policy at any time without notice.
2. We strongly encourage breeders to continue doing Parental DNA Verification on their animals.
3. We strongly encourage Puppy Buyers to request Parental DNA Verification.