Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America
The Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America (MBDCA) is a registry for mixed-breed dogs in the United States.<ref name=Adamson>Template:Cite book</ref><ref name=Fields-Babineau>Template:Cite book</ref><ref name=Morgan>Template:Cite book</ref>
Overview
The Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America was founded in 1978 and began holding shows in the same year.Template:R The Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America conducts a number of competitions, including conformation shows, obedience trials, lure coursing, tracking and other events.Template:R The club's conformation shows are judged against general soundness of type and temperament as opposed to a breed standard and prior to competing in any competitions a dog must be spayed or neutered and have successfully completed the club's obedience trials.Template:R