The Breed · Health Tested. Proven. Recognized.
APCA Sire & Dam
Program
Preferred stud dogs and females. Free advertising for qualifying APCA-registered dogs, grounded in published health results and documented achievements.
Program Requirements
- APCA member
- Dog registered with APCA
- Required documentation and results published on the APCA website
Four Tiers of Recognition
Health. Achievement. Purpose.
Bronze Tier
Health Testing
- OFA or PennHIP hip evaluation
- Accepted elbow evaluation
- Embark health testing
Silver Tier
Show Achievements
- All Bronze requirements
- Recognized show titles and achievements
Gold Tier
Working Achievements
- Applicable Bronze requirements
- Working titles and accomplishments from recognized, approved venues
Diamond Tier
The Complete Presa Canario
- All Bronze, Silver, and Gold requirements
- Exemplifies the breed and meets applicable breed-standard requirements
Win, Lose or Draw — Transparency Matters
Hip and elbow results and supporting X-rays or imaging must be published, regardless of outcome. Embark results must be disclosed. One copy of a designated variant may qualify; two copies of an APCA-designated disqualifying health variant make a dog ineligible for every tier.
Our Mission
Publish the Facts.
Encourage testing. Make informed breeding decisions. Not gatekeeping.
Qualifying APCA members can advertise their registered stud dogs and females on our website for free.
How to Submit Your Dog
- 01Become an APCA member
- 02Register your dog
- 03Submit health testing and supporting documentation
- 04Submit titles and accolades
- 05Contact APCA for review
Transparency, Not Endorsement
An APCA listing is not a guarantee or endorsement of overall health, temperament, structure, breeding suitability, or offspring. Published documentation helps breeders and buyers make informed decisions.
