Crown & Collar Institute was created to recognize breeders and programs who believe excellence should be measured by more than appearance alone.
The Institute honors health, genetics, temperament, development, nutrition, ethical placement, education, mentorship, preservation, philanthropy, and long-term stewardship.
Crown & Collar Institute exists to give responsible breeders meaningful language, recognition, titles, and award pathways that reflect the real work behind exceptional dogs.
Built to Evolve With Science
Crown & Collar Institute is research-informed and designed to evolve as canine health, genetics, veterinary guidance, behavior science, developmental research, and breed-specific knowledge continue to advance.
Founding Leadership & Advisory
Crown & Collar Institute™ is a founding-stage educational recognition institute. Founding leadership is led by DogsNU™ and Crown & Collar Institute™ founders, working with a network of breeders, veterinarians, geneticists, educators, and youth mentors during formation.
Board and advisory positions are being formalized. Veterinarians, geneticists, biological-science professionals, educators, and researchers interested in contributing to founding advisory work may reach out through the contact channels below.
Individual leadership announcements will be shared through Founding Member communications as advisory roles are confirmed.
Hello@DogsNU.org
General inquiries, professional collaboration, and advisory interest.
Where Crown & Collar Began
The story, the question, and the promise behind the Institute.
What Is Crown & Collar Institute™
Mission, vision, principles, and who we serve.
Working Alongside Many Canine Registries
Crown & Collar Institute™ is not a replacement for breed registries, canine registries, registration papers, pedigrees, or registry requirements. It is an independent recognition, education, documentation, and awards pathway designed to recognize excellence beyond basic registration.
Crown & Collar Institute™ may work alongside many canine registries and registry systems. A breeder, dog, program, or kennel may hold registration through an outside registry while pursuing Crown & Collar Institute™ recognition for health documentation, ethical breeding practices, puppy development, education, mentorship, stewardship, philanthropy, and accountability.
IOEBA may be one registry connection or documentation pathway where appropriate, but Crown & Collar Institute™ is not limited to IOEBA and does not replace outside registry requirements. As the Institute grows, recognition pathways may extend across additional registries, breed communities, and canine programs.
Crown & Collar Institute recognition, awards, title codes, and pedigree/program record displays are issued through Crown & Collar Institute systems. Unless a separate written agreement exists, Crown & Collar Institute titles should not be described as automatically issued, endorsed, displayed, or accepted by IOEBA, AKC, UKC, ABKC, or any other third-party registry.