1. How do I register my new ACA dog in my name?
a. Fill out the Registration Application Form including the name you wish to give
your new puppy, its color, gender, identifying marks, and microchip number (if any.)
Then you may either mail, fax, or register you puppy On-
2. How to register a dog from a different registry?
a. You will need to send in a COPY front and back of your current registration certificate showing your name as a proof of ownership along with a 3 generation pedigree and processing fee. https://www.acadogs.com/dualreg.pdf
3. How can I get a Worldwide Lost and Found Pet Tag?
a. The Pet Tag Id is one of the benefits the dogs receive as part of the registration.
Once you receive your certificate you will need to contact ACA 1-
4. What is a Worldwide Lost and Found Pet Tag?
a. It is a plastic tag for the collar of the dog with a unique number that is attached
to your dog’s registration number. In case that somebody found your dog and call
to the 1-
5. What is a Pedigree?
a. Pedigree is a family tree of the dog. It is available in 3, 4 or 5 generations.
6. How can I order a Pedigree?
a. It can be ordered at the same time of registration or later by phone or mail.
https://www.acadogs.com/Pedigree-
7. How can I register my litter (new born puppies?)
a. You will need to fill out a Litter application that is included with your certificate or can be download at https://www.acadogs.com/acalitter.pdf
8. How I can register a dog that has no papers?
a. Dogs that have no papers cannot be registered with ACA because we are a pure-
9. If I have an ICA pure dog can also be registered with ACA?
a. If you bought an ICA dog, it is a pure-
10. Difference ACA Vs AKC and other registries?
a. ACA is a service registry. We provide different service during the life of the dog to help the dog and the owner. ACA also tracks the genetic health of the blood lines.
11. How to register a litter when one parent is ACA registered and the other parent is registered with a different registry?
a. To register the litter the parents do not need to be ACA but need to be registered in a registry approved by ACA. You will need to include a copy of a current certificate and a 3 generation pedigree. You can ask to dual register your dog with ACA by checking the option on your litter application https://acadogs.com/acalitter.pdf
12. How long does it take to receive my papers back?
a. ACA processes all request within 48 hours after received and mails to you USPS
First Mail. Expedited overnight orders are also available. For all expedited options
please feel free to call ACA’s friendly customer service representatives at 1-
b. Some pedigrees need more research than others and may take longer.
13. How to replace a Pet Tag?
a. You can call, fax or mail a request with your dog registration number and your personal information and address along with a payment of $3.99 for shipping and handling.
14. Can I get a duplicate of my certificate?
a. Yes, you need to mail of fax a request along with a $10.00 payment.
15. How can I change my address?
a. You will need to mail or fax your request including your old and new address and
your signature. An on-
16. Can I change my dog’s name?
a. You can change the name of your dog. If you change the name of the dog after the dog has received its Official Registered Name, a $10 processing fee will be charged for the update and a new certificate will be issued to you.
17. What forms of payment does ACA accept?
a. Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, faxed checks, money order and check.
b. You can only use your credit card one time in the same day for the same amount otherwise it will give a fraud message as a security measure.
18. Which ownership section do I fill out on the registration form?
a. The next section available after the one the seller filled out.
19. What are the benefits of registering my dog ACA?
a. Lifetime Lost and Found Services 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week
b. Behavior Questions? ASK-
c. Health Questions? ASK-
d. Lifetime Genetic Health Tracking
e. Free Microchip and Tattoo Registration
f. Organized Dog Shows http://acaevents.com/
g. Toll Free Telephone Customer Service at 1-
h. Toll Free Fax at 1-
i. Friendly and Fast Service
j. Both English and Spanish speaking Customer Service Representatives
k. Full Pedigree Service
l. Legislative Protection
m. Award Winning Educational Breeder Programs http://www.StarBreeder.org
20. If one of the parents is ICA can I register the litter with ACA?
a. If one of the parents is ICA the litter must be ICA.
21. What is star breeder?
a. A star breeder means that the breeder has achieved and award for having education hours and other requirements. For more information go to http://www.starbreeder.org
22. How does the microchip work?
a. Microchip has a unique number that is read by a scanner. That number is searched on a database to get the contact information of the person that registered the microchip to return the dog back to that person. The microchip is not a GPS unit so it’s impossible to find the dog by searching by the microchip number only; Somebody has to find the dog in order to return the dog back to the owner.
23. How does the pet tag work?
a. Pet tag works in the same way as the microchip but does not need a specialized
scanner used for microchip identification. A unique worldwide number is on the tag
and any person finding you dog can call the tags 1-
24. Can you find my dog by the microchip number?
a. The microchip is not a GPS unit so it’s impossible from a satellite. However, when your dog is turned into the humane society or Animal Control they will be scanned for a microchip. If a microchip is found and you have registered your dog with ACA, we will be able to find the dog by searching by the microchip number, somebody has to find the dog in order to return the dog back to the owner.
25. What is free microchip registration?
a. If our dog has a microchip it is linked at ACAchip.com at no charge when you register your ACA dog.
26. How can I send my papers?
a. You can mail your papers, fax, or register your dog on-
1) American Canine Association
PO Box 121107
Clermont, FL 34712
2) Fax Number: 1-
3) On-
27. Can I register the litter and the parents at the same time?
a. Yes, you will need to include a copy of a current certificate and a 3 generation pedigree and check off the option on your litter application with a payment.
28. What is the difference between ACA and ICA?
a. ACA is certifies the pureness of the dog, ICA does not.
29. Does ACA have Dog shows?
a. Yes. For a list of ACA Sanctioned events go to http://acaevents.com/
30. Where I can find the dog shows rules?
a. For ACA Conformation Dog Show Rules go to http://acaevents.com/Conformation_Rules.pdf
31. How can I contact my breeder?
a. You may write to your breeder and address the letter to us. We will forward the letter for you at no charge.
32. What is an ID card?
a. ID card is a type of certificate in the size and material as a credit card. You can also send us a picture of your dog to be printed on your ID card. It has a price of $5.99.
33. Is there any time limit for registering my litter or dog?
a. ACA has no time limit and no penalty for delayed registration of your dog or litter.
34. What is a genetic health tracking?
a. Means that ACA tracks genetic health strengths and problems of ACA dogs. If we receive veterinary documentation of a genetic defect we alert the breeder so they are aware of the problem.
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