Registration Associations
What is a registration association?
A pet registration association is basically a
company that keeps track of pedigrees in exchange for money. When a dog is
registered by its owner, the pet registration association issues a printed
paper as proof of registration. These associations may also offer shows for
dog owners to compete in, which can be a fun hobby and also a method to
determine quality for breeders.
Pet registration associations do NOT
ensure that the dogs they register are of good quality. Therefore, it is
up to breeders and pet owners to make sure their dogs are of good quality.
All pet registration associations have good and poor dogs in their registry.
Pet registration associations may also offers
shows, which pet owners can participate in. Some pet association shows are
highly competitive, and are not fun for the newcomer. Some are very fun for
newcomers and experienced show people alike.
If you are interested in showing, do some
research and contact people that show a variety of breeds in associations to
learn about the atmosphere, costs, etc.
Common Associations for Dog Registration
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AKC
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APRI
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UKC
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APR
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Many others!
APRI
http://www.aprpets.org/
APRI is our registry of choice for the
puppies, as APRI is easier to work with than AKC, and people that show in
APRI are much more friendly and helpful than many that show in AKC.
APRI offers shows across the nation, and
supportive information to educate new pet owners. They are "down to earth"
and friendly.
Since most people that adopt or buy puppies
will never show or breed, we like APRI for its friendly staff and the ease
at which you can ask questions and get answers.
APRI
often will register dogs that are UKC or AKC registered. Look for their
"registration" link on their web site. Normally, a photocopy of the existing
registration form will be needed, in addition to an application for this
association and a fee for dual registry.
APRI does not register cross-bred ("designer
breeds") dogs, and only supports the breeding of purebred dogs. We
think this is a responsible stance, and applaud APRI for not encouraging
"fad" breeding.
AKC
http://www.akc.org/
Limited AKC registration would mean
that the dog could not be used to breed for puppies that would be AKC
registered.
Full AKC registration is
sometimes
allowable if a puppy's parents are both AKC registered. This would allow a
puppy to be used as a breeding and/or show dog if the new owner desires.
If both parents of a puppy are AKC
registered, we will sometimes AKC register a litter, but normally register
the puppies with APRI instead. Normally, we do not AKC
register our puppies because we have found that most people requesting AKC registration
are breeders...some honestly admitting it, and others trying to sneak it
past us. For this reason, we will want to talk to you about your
intentions, facilities, etc. if you ask for full AKC registration.
Does AKC
registration ensure that a puppy is of good quality?
No.
This is directly from the AKC web site:
There is a widely held belief that "AKC" or "AKC papers" guarantee the
quality of a dog. This is not the case. AKC is a registry body. A
registration certificate identifies the dog as the offspring of a known sire
and dam, born on a known date. It in no way indicates the quality or state
of health of the dog.
UKC
http://www.ukcdogs.com/
Some of our dogs are also UKC registered, and
I believe that all of our dogs qualify for UKC registry.
UKC is a fantastic association...in our
opinion, probably the best association for anyone wanting to show their dog
in a performance event.
From their web site:
"With over 13,000 licensed
events annually, the United Kennel Club is the world’s largest performance
dog registry and second oldest all-breed registry in the United States."
UKC
often will register dogs that are APRI or AKC registered. If you want to
show in UKC and your puppy is not UKC registered, contact them and ask if they would accept an APRI or AKC
registered dog. If so, you can register your puppy with UKC using the APRI
or AKC papers that we issue to you after you receive your puppy.
Look for their "registration" link on their web site.
Normally, a photocopy of the existing registration form will be needed, in
addition to an application for this association and a fee for dual registry.
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