Dog Breed Registration Services
Below you will find the online forms
to register Individual Dogs
with the American Bully Association ( ABA )
Simply select the option that fits your needs. Discounts are provided for multiple dog registrations that are all completed at the same time. The more dogs you register together the larger the discount you will be provided.
*It IS NOT REQUIRED that all dogs being registered together have to be of the same breed.
Registration with the American Bully Association is easy. At the ABA, we provide options for both convenient online registration and standard print and mail. At the bottom of this page, you will find links to each registration form option making it easy to find the one that is right for you.
The standard time frame for individual dog registrations is approximately 6 weeks, as is the industry standard. For litter and associated material, we place a priority due to its often time-sensitive nature and provide this type of material in 2-4 weeks. If you have a litter and parent(s) that need to be registered, you should not do them separately as this can unnecessarily delay the material for the litter.
At the American Bully Association, we offer various discount options also that reward our members based on both the number of dogs being registered as well as the amount of pedigree information being provided. Additionally, we offer a FREE litter registration program for those who have litter pups needing to be registered.
Our basic individual dog registration fee is: 1 Dog - $37, 2 - $67, 3 - $87, 4 - $97, 5+ $105. For international members (those outside the USA), there is a $4.99 additional shipping fee. This fee is based on the US dollar. This fee schedule is based on the number of dogs all registered at the same time.
If a member is able to provide a pedigree from an official registry, this should be done. When providing such information, the ABA will not only record but also further research the information on your behalf ABSOLUTELY FREE! Based on the size of the pedigree and what research reveals, this oftentimes provides ABA members with a level of genealogical and pedigree data unmatched by any registry in the world. The ABA's proprietary genealogy and Family Profile system is the most advanced familial tracking system in the world, allowing the ABA to provide the most comprehensive genealogy data and most extensive pedigrees in existence.
All registrations come with FREE printed pedigrees up to 7 generations based on the amount of information ascertained through research. Those members who provide enough research documentation may additionally qualify for Platinum Pedigree status, which provides access to a printed pedigree ranging from 8-11 generations. The Platinum Pedigree is over 800% larger than the largest 7-generation pedigrees offered by the UKC and ADBA and 14 times larger than the largest ABKC offered 4-generation standard pedigrees. While the ABA Platinum Pedigree is substantially larger than any other registries, we offer it for only $49 plus shipping, which is considerably less than other registries with substantially smaller pedigrees.
Litters pups are registered at a rate of $10 for the first 10 pups. This is a discount of 73% from the normal registration price for individual dogs. For litters larger than 10 pups, each pup after the 10th is included FREE.
At the American Bully Association, we additionally offer a FREE LITTER REGISTRATION program. Click this link to learn more about the FREE LITTER REGISTRATION program.
At the ABA, we DO NOT provide an option to pay for priority processing. We feel this is unfair to the individuals already in the registration process. In essence, it is like allowing people to pay to skip the line. We feel this is unethical to give preference in such a manner. We do, however, realize that sometimes that timing can be critical, especially when dealing with litter-related material, which is why we place a standard priority on its processing. If a situation does dictate emergency processing, based on the situation, we do reserve the right to consider expeditious completion. Such cases, however, are extremely limited and will not be made as a regular practice of operation. The best thing to avoid the need for emergency registration services is to properly plan and manage one's registration needs. This means if it is a litter, then they should be registered ASAP after their birth so that a time crunch is not experienced when needing to provide the new owners with their paperwork. If you do need emergency processing, you can contact us with greater detail about your situation and why such should be considered for expeditious completion.
Top Questions:
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Molosser breeds date back to nearly the beginning of recorded history. Dogs of this type can be found in ancient paintings, old pictures and throughout written literature.
Standards or better understood as the physical and historical way in which a breed is defined and can be found under each breed heading within the American Bully Association ( ABA ) accepted breed listings. Some standards are more formal such as those within defined breeds, yet for others they are more in flux and under current evolution based on their developing breed status.
Yes, as long as your dog meets one of our accepted breed standards we can register it through the American Bully Association ( ABA ).
No, providing genealogy / pedigree information (such as your dog’s parents) is not required. However, if such genealogy / pedigree information is known it should be submitted for inclusion and research. The level of pedigree that you receive with registration is based on a combination of what you submit and what our research reveals based on your initial input.
The single dog registration fess is $37.
The following discounts are available when registration of more than one dog is needed.
* 2 Dogs’ Registration = $67
* 3 Dogs’ registration = $87
* 4 = $97
* 5+ = $105
+ Litter registration is based on litter size.
+ Each individual pup for the first 10 pups = $10 per pup.
+ For litters larger than 10 pups each pup after the 10th is free.
+ No. In order to register a litter both parents must however meet one of our accepted breed class standards.
+ While it is not required both parents be ABA registered during litter registration it is highly encouraged.
+ Only having one parent registered can significantly impact how well the dog Family is tracked over time.
+ This link will take you to the single dog registration options.
Single Registration
+ On the provided link you will have the option to submit from 1-5 single dog registrations at a time.
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the litter registration options.
Litter Registration
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the family registration options.
Family Registration
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the parent plus litter plus 1 parent registration options. Litter Plus 1 Parent
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ If a pup is pre-registered by your breeder through litter registration that breeder will receive an individual certificate per pup.
+ Each pre-registered litter pup certificate comes with the proper transfer completion form listed on the back of the certificate.
+The transfer certificate can only be found on the back of a pre-registered litter pup’s certificate and I NOT available directly to the public via the website.
+ The transfer form instructions reveal how you can properly finalize your pup’s registration to include ownership information, any desired name change, listing and access to your dogs’ LIVE Family tracking profile, upgraded access to member benefits and creation of an enhanced dedicated account through our social network ImSocialBull.com.
+The transfer process including postage is FREE for all ABA transfers.
+ Litter related registrations receive the highest priority and are typically processed in 2-4 weeks.
+ The standard registration process including transfers for an individual dog registration is typically 6-8 weeks.
+ At the ABA we provide FREE print quality pedigrees up to 7 generations.
+ If qualified Platinum Pedigrees are available of 8-11 Generations.
+ If a dog qualifies for Platinum Pedigree status the owner will be notified and provided upgrade options.
+ The Platinum Pedigree is the world’s largest print quality pedigree with up to 2,054 relationships.
+ The Platinum Pedigree is based on proprietary technology and exclusive to the American Bully Association
+ Comparisons are:
* ADBA 7 generation showing a maximum of 255 relationships
* UKC 6 generation showing a maximum of 127 relationships
* AKC and ABKC’s 5 generation pedigrees showing a maximum of 31 relationships.
+ When submitting a pedigree or genealogy for inclusion and research the following are the best options:
* When an official pedigree from another registry is available it should be submitted either by taking and providing high quality digital pictures or if mailing by photocopy. The largest ones available should be submitted as the more you provide the more we can research on your behalf.
* When official pedigrees are not available but genealogy is known it can be provided to us in the form of a link to your online resource if available or by printing and completing our free available template located here: MS Word Print And Editable Template or PDF Print Template
+ Yes, as a registered member you are encouraged to provide additional information as learned and available.
+ All added information will be made available both online in your dogs Family tracking profile as well as print quality options available.
+ All information will be researched for additional relationships used to further enhance your dogs’ Family knowledge absolutely FREE.
+ Nothing, anytime reasonable replacements of material is needed this is provided as a FREE member benefit.
+ All we need is you to request which specific material needs to be replaced and to verify you current mailing and email addresses to ensure proper receipt.
+ Pride of registration
+ Access to unprecedented genealogy and Family tracking
+ Added and Improved value in breed stock
+ Greater profits in breeding arrangements
+ FREE Kennel Certification for breeders
+ Exclusive access to unique promotional opportunities
+ Access to thousands of members world wide
+ Social media account with free enhancements
+ Access to place unlimited FREE marketing/classified adds including with pictures
+ Extended benefits only available through the American Bully Association
+ MUCH, MUCH, more...
Members can login to their account through our social network HERE.