The Pedigree Vault
Records That Preserve More Than a Name
Registration with the APCA documents lineage, ownership, and breeding records — building the historical record of the Presa Canario, litter by litter and generation by generation.
Litter Registration
For APCA breeders registering an entire litter under a documented sire and dam.
What You'll Need
- — APCA-recorded sire and dam registration numbers
- — Whelping date and litter count
- — Photographs of the litter
- — Breeder membership information
Secure online application — APCA will confirm requirements by email.
Puppy Registration
Register an individual puppy from a previously recorded APCA litter.
What You'll Need
- — Litter registration number
- — Puppy's microchip number
- — Photographs of the puppy
- — Ownership details
Secure online application — APCA will confirm requirements by email.
Single Registration
For dogs already registered with another recognized registry.
What You'll Need
- — Existing registry certificate
- — Parent registration numbers, if available
- — Photographs of the dog
- — Microchip number
Secure online application — APCA will confirm requirements by email.
Initial Registration
For Presa Canarios entering the APCA registry without existing registration documentation.
What You'll Need
- — Photographs of the dog (multiple angles)
- — Microchip number
- — Any available parentage or purchase documentation
- — Ownership details
Secure online application — APCA will confirm requirements by email.
Ownership Transfer
Update the recorded owner of a registered dog following a sale, transfer, or rehoming.
Process
Registration Process
Submit Application
Provide the required information and documentation for the applicable registration type.
Documentation Review
APCA reviews submitted photographs, parentage, and supporting documents.
Confirmation
APCA confirms requirements and any applicable fees by email before processing.
Record Issued
Upon completion, the record is added to the registry and made available on the dog's profile.
Registration fees are published by the APCA and will be confirmed by the association before any payment is requested.
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Look up existing registration records and documented lineage.