CUSTOM BREEDS

Here at SKA, we refer to all custom/user-created breeds as Genesis dogs. They are assigned to Group 11, although they may have another designation in their standards as well.

• Custom breeds must be approved by SKA staff to compete.
• Breeds must be monitored by the original creator unless explicit permission has been given for someone else to maintain them at SKA. The creator must contact us personally in this case.
• Genesis dogs are treated equal to real world breeds, but for fairness in scoring may be separated for judging as needed.
• Dogs in the pedigree must be in the Sims 4; whether they are used elsewhere as well does not matter to us.


• Colors, patterns, and markings must be realistic and naturally occurring within the caninae extant.
• Standards must be clear, thorough, and similar to what you would find listed within any real world club so that we may score dogs.

• While we understand some breeds may have complicated history, breeds should only be developed from traditional breeding practices (i.e.: no radiation, infectious agents, etc).

• Breeds should be unique and not too similar to existing breeds or breeds created by other users.
• If a creator disappears, their breed will be retired after 6 irl months to prevent issues.


For creators that want to develop their breed before having it labeled as fully developed, we offer an open studbook program where crossing is permitted.

Newer members of the community will also have their breeds sorted into this group and asked to meet certain criteria to achieve full recognition. This is to ensure the breed will remain active!

• For dogs to move to Genesis status from FDP, they must complete the following requirements:
- Four (4) generations of titled dogs bred, with the 4th generation using no mixed breeds - only the full purebred rendition.
- The breeds or mixes used should be building toward a clear standard and purpose for the future purebred dog.
- Dogs used for the program should have 2 titles each, with no more than 1 being a test title.
- Should have public information about their program and goals for achieving purebred status linked/posted somewhere.
- All other standard Genesis requirements should be ready for submission when creator requests to move to purebred status.



• In order to apply, please ensure that your breed meets all of the above criteria and that you also are ready to submit the following:
• A complete, thorough breed standard with images of ideal and faulted dogs, breed purpose, etc. 
• History records for the breed. This may be formatted however you like but should put thought into breed purpose, choice of breeds used, etc.
• That you have been active and communicative with us. Staff has to work with Genesis owners so we want to know you!
• Should be ready to host a breed club for their dogs.
• Please note, new members to SKA will first have their dogs sorted into a "Foundation Dog Program" before gaining full recognition. 

APPLY HERE!