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AKC/FSS Information

Updated 4/18/2007

IRWSA approved to hold Plan A Matches. Excerpt from AKC letter dated April 11, 2007, "We are pleased to inform you that our committee acted favorably on your request and the Irish Red and White Setter Association of America has been approved for the holding of Plan A Matches."

Updated 8/8/2006

"It is my great pleasure to inform you that at the August 2006 Board meeting, the AKC Board of Directors approved the Irish Red and White Setter to advance to the Miscellaneous Class, the next step towards full AKC recognition. The effective date is June 27, 2007."

Updated 4/05/2006

Imported Breeding Stock DNA Requirement

Effective for imported dogs registered on or after March 1, 2006, any imported dog registered with the AKC must have an AKC DNA profile prior to registering its first litter whelped in the United States. This requirement does not affect foreign dogs registered with the AKC before March 1, 2006. This requirement applies to both males and females and will be used to verify future generations produced by these dogs. What breeders/owners need to do if they own a sire or dam that is subject to the requirement:

Updated 6/14/ 2005

THE IR&WS ASSOCIATION, INC.. NOW THE NATIONAL PARENT CLUB...

On Monday June 13th, 2005 the AKC/FSS sent official word that the Foundation Stock Service Committee has chosen the IR&WS Association, Inc. the National Parent Club for the Irish Red & White Setter. Time line for advancement will be announced as progress is made.

Watch this page for additional information as progress is made.

Updated 2/11/2004

Effective April 1, 2004: The Irish Red and White Setter will be eligible to participate in AKC Pointing Breed Hunting Tests.

AKC Rules on Hunt Test and NBSB

Updated 1/20/2004

FLASH..

Items that may come to the AKC board for vote in February..

FSS breeds to be eligible for performance events..

Among the breeds listed was the Irish Red and White Setter to be eligible for Pointing Breeds Hunt tests.

Watch this page for the results...

Updated 1/03/2004

"As of January 1, 2004 the IRWS [ AKC FSS listing number is required] is allowed to enter AKC companion events, obedience, agility, tracking [link to AKC FSS page].
We are awaiting AKC approval for hunt tests, at this time they are not available for the IRWS. Watch for update!!
Being able to enter AKC performance events does not constitute AKC recognition of the breed.
We are still a rare breed listed with AKC FSS."
The Association has requested that the IR&WS be able to compete in Hunt Tests & that those requests will be considered on a case-by case- basis. Results of that request will be posted when received from the AKC/FSS