November 8, 2024

Exciting Registry News

Online Forms

Our forms have been updated using JotForm. This means you have a streamlined process for completing AND submitting your transactions (including photos, payments, and digital signatures) on our web based application.

No more printing and mailing forms, or forwarding via email. You can pay with any debit or credit card with privacy with an integrated, secure payment gateway.

Of course, if you prefer to print and mail, those hard copy forms have also been updated, too! We have a new PO Box in Westminster, TX all ready to accept mail.

This new method of processing has made us aware of what we really need to develop as the registry grows, and we're already looking at enhancements benefiting our members.

Affects of the Changes

The process of moving records from ASR to our in-house solution is expected to take time. Part of this transition is to verify and correct inconsistencies and outright errors during the move.

What this means for HSSR going forward are more accuracy in past and future records, something that hasn't been done before, and is critical to the breed's growth.

Another benefit of this change will give you instant proof of your submissions. No excuses, no more guessing if the registry received your online forms.

We're also setting procedures and processes in place to ensure clean data for the registry as we move forward

What to Expect

Initially, the most impact will be to new registrations, and requests for copies or revised CoRs. Although it may take a slightly longer time to receive your CoRs, we're hoping things will be slow enough to still meet the current 14 day turnaround.

As a benefit of the new online forms, you'll be able to print/save a copy of what you have submitted that can function as proof to buyers that the lambs' application for registration has been acknowledged and is in process.

We will be able to process Transfers, new and renewal memberships with no impact.

This is a very exciting time for the HSSR and we're certain these changes will result in more accurate records and reliable tracking of your submission and speed delivery of documents.

Questions? email us at Registry@HarlequinSheepSociety.com

Registered vs Non-Registered Sheep

This time of year there is a lot of talk about lambs and the value of purchasing registered stock. If you plan to breed and want to develop a reputation for providing high-quality stock for breeding purposes, take the time (and money) to go the registered route. In the end, it's the only way to prove your sheep come from original stock recognized by the Harlequin Sheep Society & Registry.

Monday, January 2, 2023

Babydoll Southdown Cross-Breeding Allowed Until 2030

Guidelines for the integration of new genetics from registered Babydoll Southdown sheep mated to registered Harlequin sheep have been posted on the Generations page. In short, HSSR will allow one-time breeding of any registered Harlequin sheep to a registered Babydoll Southdown until 2030. There is a new designation for those lambs: F1-BD. See all the new designations and pairing requirements at the Generations page. We believe this program will help us enhance the gene pool without diluting what we love about the Harlequin breed.

With the definition of where cross-breeding with registered Babydolls is now headed, there is no longer a need for an Open Registry process.

Open Registration Program: Closed

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

New Look - More Functionality

It was apparent there was confusion about the process of registering sheep both adults (often as Transfers from another farm) and especially new lambs. To help guide our members, a new page called Registration was added. This page outlines the three scenarios of registration: standard and open.

Please look over the page and send any suggestions for clarification, or any unanswered questions to: JillChristopher@live.com. Remembe this registry is only as good as the input from our Members. Thank you.

Visit REGISTRATION

TRANSFER of Sheep process update

We've changed the form for when you are transferring sheep to your name. You DO NOT need any pictures to transfer an animal. All you need is to be a curren member, a Work Order including payment, the Transfer form and the original Certificate of Origin.

Membership Reminder!
October 19, 2018

Yearly memberships run from Jan 1 to Dec 31. Please make sure you have your 2019 membership dues in to ASR no later than January 1st. At the beginning of the year ALL non-paid member listing will be removed, then added back as payment is received. This is necessary to understand how many active members we have. Thank you for your understanding.

Facebook Group for Members
October 8, 2018

Did you know there is a FB group specifically for MEMBERS of HSSR? The reason this is setup for members only is so we can discuss things about our marketing, sales and the registration process. Some of these subjects can be sensitive and not necessarily things we want to discuss with the public in general.

Please visit group and JOIN Harlequin Sheep Breeders - https://www.facebook.com/groups/297665920671572 (CLICK ADDRESS TO GO TO THE SITE)

Registry Has a New Address
October 8, 2018

ASR - the processor for our registrations has a new street address: 402-S Lincoln Street, Wamego, KS 66547. There is NO CHANGE to the post office box (PO Box 231)

Breeding for Spring 2019 Harlequins Has Begun
October 7, 2018

Registered Harlequin breeders across the US have begun breeding season for Spring 2019 lambs. Now is the perfect time to ensure your ewes and rams are up to date on deworming, foot care and nutrition to optimize production.