Puppy Mills. What do YOU think they are?

[junescrater716]

So why then is AKC such a great registry? This is beginning to confuse me. lol

[junescrater716]

We knew where our pug came from but we couldn't just leave him there after the look he gave my dad.

[Karen]

So why then is AKC such a great registry? This is beginning to confuse me. lol

It is not.

[wolfsoul]

So why then is AKC such a great registry? This is beginning to confuse me. lol

AKC isn't a great registry --- honestly it's the national breed clubs that make a registry what it is but the board of delegates are a bunch of tools and make poor choices and only care about money. That's why AKC will register your dog based on a photograph -- it's why they considered making a deal with Petland --- but it's the USA's national registry -- what can ya do? I, myself, will be registering my puppy (and puppies from future litters) with AKC -- not because I like the registry, but because it's the only way my dogs can compete in AKC events. For those who want the titles, you don't have many choices.

[LilacDragon]

AKC isn't a great registry --- honestly it's the national breed clubs that make a registry what it is but the board of delegates are a bunch of tools and make poor choices and only care about money. That's why AKC will register your dog based on a photograph -- it's why they considered making a deal with Petland --- but it's the USA's national registry -- what can ya do? I, myself, will be registering my puppy (and puppies from future litters) with AKC -- not because I like the registry, but because it's the only way my dogs can compete in AKC events. For those who want the titles, you don't have many choices.

The only registration you can get from AKC based on a picture is an ILP and the picture must be accompanied by proof of spay/neuter. An ILP number will enable you to compete in working/obedience venues.

(But, yes, I understand what you are saying and agree.)

[junescrater716]

ohhhhhh!!! I see ok