There are no institutions or clubs providing support for people intentionally breeding mixed-breed dogs. Yet these dogs are serving important roles as pets, sport dogs, and working dogs.
The Functional Dog Collaborative will provide support to help breeders of both intentional crosses and purebreds be the best breeders they can be.
Support our causeA place to deposit and search health records to help with making wise breeding decisions
Most importantly, a supportive and open community through both social media and face to face opportunities for mentorship, friendship, and social support.
Educational resources starting with a curriculum for breeder education, and including genetic and breeding consulting
The FDC was founded to support the breeding and raising of purebred, outcrossed, and mixed-breed dogs while prioritizing their “functionality”, health, and wellbeing, through research, education, and community.
We welcome all breeders of both pure- and mixed-breed dogs who work to breed responsibly, and those with an interest in discussions of the same.
We support open sharing of data, including all health and behavior information on dogs bred by our members.
We encourage the release of health and behavior information about breeding stock and their offspring, without bias or redaction.
We encourage the release of all health and behavior information about breeding stock and their offspring, without bias or redaction.
We recognize that no dog is perfect and that breeders, even using the best of methods, will inevitably produce dogs with some health problems.
Our Board is made up of professionals who are dedicated to the education of breeders and puppy buyers, and to the improvement of breeding practices for mixed breed and purebred dogs.
The Functional Dog Collaborative supports equal treatment of all participants regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual identification, gender identification, neurodiversity, or physical ability.
This policy was last updated December 25, 2020.
