What does ABCA mean in VETERINARY

An ABCA is an acronym for American Border Collie Association. It is a nonprofit organization that registers purebred Border Collies and promotes their use as working dogs and companion animals.

ABCA provides pedigree registration, health testing, conformation shows, field trials, agility trials, herding trials and educational activities designed to promote responsible ownership of Border Collies worldwide.

To be eligible for registration with ABCA your dog must be offspring of two registered parents, or if only one parent can be identified then they must meet Breed Registry Criteria by meeting at least four of five criteria set forth by the association. Pedigree documentation and proof of ancestry are also required for registration.

Yes! All owners must abide by their Code Of Ethics and pledge to supervise their dogs appropriately, socialize them properly and provide humanely humane care at all times. They must also understand their responsibility to protect our environment from pollution caused by pet waste and take part in projects that positively impact our natural resources and habitats.

You can register your dog online via the North American Dog Registry website www.northamericandogregistry.org or you can complete an Application Form with required photos documenting that your dog meets all requirements set forth by ABCA's Breed Standards Committee.