OCV Breed Development & Preservation Program

The Russian Salon Dog Registry of America (RSDRA) recognizes that the Other Color Variety (OCV) of the Russian Salon Dog is still in the early stages of development within the United States and remains significantly smaller in population than the traditional red and cream varieties.

The RSDRA Other Color Variety Outcross (OCVO) program is modeled after ongoing preservation and development efforts within Russia, where the Other Color Variety population also currently remains under an open stud book system. Due to the limited population size and developing bloodlines within the variety, carefully managed outcrossing programs continue to be utilized to help preserve genetic diversity and strengthen long-term breed sustainability.

Due to the limited number of unrelated OCV dogs currently available, the RSDRA maintains an open stud book for the Other Color Variety program for a limited time.

Under this program, carefully selected and approved outcrosses to non-standard colored Yorkie type dogs of accepted OCV coloration may be permitted on a case-by-case basis in order to help preserve genetic diversity and support the long-term development and sustainability of the variety.

These outcrosses are intended solely to:

• expand genetic diversity,

• reduce risks associated with a limited gene pool,

• improve overall health and vitality,

• and assist in the continued development of the Other Color Variety while maintaining Russian Salon Dog type, structure, and temperament.

All outcrosses must be approved by the RSDRA prior to breeding consideration. Dogs used within the program should closely align with Russian Salon Dog breed goals in structure, coat texture, temperament, movement, and overall appearance.

The long-term goal of the program is to gradually transition toward a more genetically stable and self-sustaining population of Other Color Variety Russian Salon Dogs, at which time the open stud book may be closed in the future.

Outcross Approval Requirements

All proposed outcross dogs must be individually evaluated and approved by the OCVO Committee prior to breeding consideration or acceptance into the OCV program.

Approved outcross dogs must have a documented pedigree from an approved foreign or domestic registry and must closely align with the Russian Salon Dog standard in overall type, structure, coat texture, temperament, and movement.

Dogs accepted into the program must display coloration consistent with the accepted Other Color Variety Russian Salon Dog color program and must demonstrate traits considered beneficial to the long-term preservation and development of the variety.

All dogs applying for inclusion in the OCVO Program must first be evaluated in conformation under the Russian Salon Dog Breed Standard at an International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA) event. The official written critique and scorecard issued by the judge are required as part of the application process. Dogs entered into the OCVO Program prior to completing this evaluation shall be designated as Pending until the required evaluation and documentation have been received and approved by the RSDCA Outcross Committee.

All outcross submissions must include all required documentation, photographs, pedigree information, and any additional materials requested by the program or registrar prior to pedigree creation and registry entry.

Once approved, the dog will be issued an RSDRA foundation pedigree and entered into the registry under the OCVO program designation.

Health Testing Requirements

All dogs seeking approval for use within the OCV Outcross Program must complete the following minimum health testing requirements prior to breeding approval:

Required OFA Evaluations:

• OFA Patella Evaluation

• OFA Cardiac Evaluation

• OFA CAER Eye Examination

Required DNA Testing:

• Hyperuricosuria (HU)

• Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)

• Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)

Dogs used within the program must be genetically Clear or Carrier for these conditions. No affected dogs, or dogs with two copies of these conditions will be approved for breeding use.

Additional health testing may be requested or recommended by the RSDRA based upon pedigree review, health history, or future program development.

These requirements are intended to help preserve the health, breed type, and long-term sustainability of the Other Color Variety Russian Salon Dog population while responsibly expanding genetic diversity within a limited gene pool.

Approved OCV Outcross Breeding Requirements

Acceptance into the RSDCA Other Color Variety Outcross (OCVO) Program does not automatically authorize a dog for breeding. The OCV Program exists to responsibly introduce limited genetic diversity while preserving the health, temperament, structure, and defining characteristics of the Russian Salon Dog.

Any proposed OCV outcross breeding must receive prior approval from the RSDCA OCV Outcross Committee before the breeding takes place.

To maintain the integrity of the Russian Salon Dog, an approved OCVO dog may only be bred to a standard Russian Salon Dog possessing a complete three-generation pedigree with no previous OCVO or outcross ancestry. This requirement ensures that the influence of the approved outcross remains limited while preserving established Russian Salon Dog type through successive generations.

The OCVO Program is intended to introduce carefully selected genetic diversity—not to serve as the foundation of independent OCV breeding programs. For this reason,

OCVO-to-OCVO breedings and repeated use of outcrosses within the same pedigree are not permitted.

Because approved OCVO dogs may only be bred to standard Russian Salon Dogs with established pedigrees, continued participation in the program will require the future importation of standard Russian Salon Dogs to maintain appropriate breeding options and genetic diversity within the United States.

Through these requirements, the RSDCA seeks to ensure that every approved outcross contributes positively to the long-term preservation and advancement of the Russian Salon Dog while protecting the breed's unique identity for future generations.

The objective of every approved outcross is that its descendants, through thoughtful selection and breeding back to standard Russian Salon Dogs, continue progressing toward correct Russian Salon Dog breed type while benefiting from carefully managed genetic diversity.

Inquiries can be made by email to ocvrsd@gmail.com