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The Himalayan Mountain Dog Club International’s mission was to preserve and protect the working,
landrace guardian dogs of similar appearance, temperament, and purpose, that are native to the Himalayan Mountain regions of the traditional
Tibetan Cultural Area, Nepal, Mongolia, India, Bhutan, and Pakistan that meet the breed standard that will be established by this Club.
The Club's objectives were:
• Create an accurate and reliable pedigree registry of these dogs both from qualifying dogs already registered as Tibetan Mastiff and native dogs meeting the breed standard and requirements of this Club, with the goal of worldwide recognition through cooperation with and by the following of protocols established by the major registration services of the world to have these dogs recognized as Himalayan Mountain Dog. These organizations include, but are not limited to, Fédération Cynologique Internationale members, American Kennel Club, The Kennel Club, United Kennel Club, and Canadian Kennel Club.
• Ensure the best ethical practices are used to preserve the unregistered, native dogs performing their traditional work in their native lands.
• Breed for genetic diversity while preserving appearance, balanced temperaments, functional structure, and good health.
• Establish at minimum, 8 family groups with dogs from both inside and outside their native lands that qualify per this Club’s Genetics Committee review and approval.
• Allow members of Himalayan Mountain Dog Club International to establish regional affiliated clubs throughout the world to work collectively to achieve the Himalayan Mountain Dog Club International’s goals and objectives.