Quote Originally Posted by lv4dogs
I'd register my dog even if I wasn't showing him (if it was a pure bred). Why? because I can. Besides a lot of the registries offer products with registration that can come in handy.

Kaige for AKC reg. I got a year subscription to a dog magazine, a puppy package, free ID tag. For his ASCA I get another magazine (years worth), package, rights to vote in the ASCA and a few more things too.

Why is it lame? I mean you love your dog why not. It makes a nice tribute for the wall or an addition to a scrapbook or the like.

Just me I guess.

I so agree with you Sue!

I am so sorry everyone here is grilling you, ROXYgirl ...
I don't understand why they can't be happy for you.
You are trying your best to bring Roxy indoors. It doesn't depend on you...
You are right to be happy for your new addition Tink.
I registered my dogs with the AKC for the same resons as luv4dogs.
Enjoy your new dog.