ONE ANIMAL. ONE PERMANENT IDENTITY.
Every accepted animal receives an MC number that never changes. DNA identity is required for actual herdbook registration.
Create the record
Enter identity, DOB, sex, type, breeder and known pedigree.
Submit DNA identity
The individual animal must have a genetic-marker identity profile on file.
Record parentage
Sire and dam can be DNA verified, historically reported, or unavailable.
Earn mature status
At age 3 or older, after at least 2.5 years in the herdbook, submit the one accepted mature measurement for permanent size classification.
DNA-verified living animal accepted into the herdbook; mature size is not yet verified.
36.00 inches and under at the accepted mature measurement.
Over 36.00 through 42.00 inches at the accepted mature measurement.
Over 42.00 inches at the accepted mature measurement. The animal remains permanently recorded in the herdbook.