Who We Are
The American Morkshire Terrier Club, Inc.® (AMTC), is the First Club founded by a small group of American Morkshire Terrier breeders inspired and dedicated by their love for the purpose of forming a national breed club for the American Morkshire Terrier also known as, "Morkshire Terrier," "Malki," "Malkie," & "Morkie.," considered a "Rare" breed. One of the goals is to seek AKC recognition for our breed. AMTC represents pet owners, breeders and fanciers alike in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia.
As the first official breed club established, AMTC is responsible for the preservation, protection and welfare of this breed. We are also responsible for the Breed Standard a written description of the ideal, American Morkshire Terrier, the education of breed owners on the nuances of the breed and overseeing the breed's health. As with any evolutionary association of a newly established breed, we will continue to make any necessary changes and adjustments for the benefit of our breed.
The AMTC was founded and exist for the protection of the American Morkshire Terrier and as such has incorporated the American Morkshire Terrier Registry™️ (AMTR). AMTC does not want to limit the diversity of our Gene Pool therefore, we have an open and a closed Stud book to verify, register, and document purebred American Morkshire Terrier dogs and American Morkshire Terrier Generations - described here.
Our goal is to maintain a reliable and accurate data base for the verification of parentage and lineage as well as to establish an alliance of American Morkshire Terrier breeders, pet owners, and fanciers who share the love and commitment of our breed, while maintaining quality in health, preservation, protection, temperament and confirmation. AMTC strongly encourages all breeders to adopt ethical breeding and business practices.
The AMTC actively support Canine Health Research and provide Rescue Adoption Assistance for the American Morkshire Terrier through the American Morkshire Rescue Association™️ (AMRA) established in 2019.
As the first official breed club established, AMTC is responsible for the preservation, protection and welfare of this breed. We are also responsible for the Breed Standard a written description of the ideal, American Morkshire Terrier, the education of breed owners on the nuances of the breed and overseeing the breed's health. As with any evolutionary association of a newly established breed, we will continue to make any necessary changes and adjustments for the benefit of our breed.
The AMTC was founded and exist for the protection of the American Morkshire Terrier and as such has incorporated the American Morkshire Terrier Registry™️ (AMTR). AMTC does not want to limit the diversity of our Gene Pool therefore, we have an open and a closed Stud book to verify, register, and document purebred American Morkshire Terrier dogs and American Morkshire Terrier Generations - described here.
Our goal is to maintain a reliable and accurate data base for the verification of parentage and lineage as well as to establish an alliance of American Morkshire Terrier breeders, pet owners, and fanciers who share the love and commitment of our breed, while maintaining quality in health, preservation, protection, temperament and confirmation. AMTC strongly encourages all breeders to adopt ethical breeding and business practices.
The AMTC actively support Canine Health Research and provide Rescue Adoption Assistance for the American Morkshire Terrier through the American Morkshire Rescue Association™️ (AMRA) established in 2019.
The objectives of the AMTC are:
- (a) to encourage and promote quality in the breeding of pure-bred American Morkshire Terrier Dogs and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;
- (b) to encourage the organization of independent local American Morkshire Terrier Dog Specialty Clubs where sufficient fanciers of the breed exist to meet American Morkshire Terrier Club requirements;
- (c) to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Morkshire Terrier Club as the only standard of excellence by which American Morkshire Terrier Dogs shall be judged;
- (d) to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and encourage sportsmanlike conduct at dog shows, obedience trials, performance events and other club sponsored activities and club functions;
- (e) to conduct sanctioned matches, specialty shows, obedience trials and any other event for which the club is eligible under the Rules and Regulations of The American Morkshire Terrier Club;
- (f) to promote events and activities which reflect the breed's history and heritage;
- (g) to provide education appropriate to the needs of owners, breeders, judges, potential owners and all others with an interest in the breed;
- (h) to promote solidarity and cooperation among members of the American Morkshire Terrier Club, always keeping in mind the purpose of the Club is the best interest of the breed;
- (i) to do all possible to improve the health of the breed;
- (j) to advocate honesty and integrity in all matters concerning American Morkshire Terrier Dogs.
The Club Board
*The American Morkshire Terrier is an old, but new upcoming 'rare' breed that is just now getting recognition. The American Morkshire Terrier is currently recognized by the American Rare Breed Association (ARBA), the American Dog Federation FSS (ADF), and by several Canine Genetic Labs & Organizations, the Animal Genetics, the ACCU-Metrics Viaguard, the Wisdom Health ~ Optimal Selection, and the Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA). AKC recognition is one of AMTC's goals for this dog breed, and as this breed continues to get recognition this list of recognized organizations will continue to grow.*
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