AKC vs. APRI - YorkieTalk.com Forums

GizmoLuvr07 · 11-05-2007, 07:19 PM

I was just wondering what the difference between akc and apri is??? because the breeder we bought our little gizmo from said he is apri and does it make a difference

Yorkiesforever · 11-06-2007, 02:57 PM

My personal preference is AKC. I have heard APRI is good but I think AKC is still the best? Just My Opinion!!!

YorkieRose · 11-06-2007, 02:59 PM

It would make a big difference price-wise to me...!

tiggerr36792 · 11-06-2007, 03:02 PM

I personally prefer AKC only. The prices will and should be alot less for non AKC registered dogs IMO.

Yorkiekids · 11-06-2007, 03:56 PM

AKC is the most recognized. I would think there would be a big difference in price between AKC and APRI.

BamaFan121s · 11-06-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggerr36792

The prices will and should be alot less for non AKC registered dogs IMO.

Why should the price be alot different? The costs that are required for proper care of the female and pups are still the same, are they not? The time and money invovled are the same...?

tiggerr36792 · 11-07-2007, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Why should the price be alot different? The costs that are required for proper care of the female and pups are still the same, are they not? The time and money invovled are the same...?

The time and care is the same, but why pay full price for a non-AKC registered purebred. Those other registeries could very well be registering mixes and have done so in alot of cases. Most ppl would rather pay more for a guaranteed purebreed Yorkie then be given a mix for the same price, so IMO the other registered dogs should be alot less for people who want pet quality and don't care if they are mixed breeds.

myyorkies8 · 11-07-2007, 08:39 AM

mine are all akc and i have one female apri...you cant even get apri unless you have had akc...i dual reg. mine so they can go either way.

BamaFan121s · 11-07-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tiggerr36792

The time and care is the same, but why pay full price for a non-AKC registered purebred. Those other registeries could very well be registering mixes and have done so in alot of cases. Most ppl would rather pay more for a guaranteed purebreed Yorkie then be given a mix for the same price, so IMO the other registered dogs should be alot less for people who want pet quality and don't care if they are mixed breeds.

AKC doesn't 'guarantee' anything. You can still have people who lie about the parentage of the pups and end up not getting what the dog you were supposed to get. You see people complaing of that all of the time. AKC may be more strict with the reprecussions if you are caught, but that's just it, you have to be caught first. Dishonest breeders are there with any registry--it doesn't neccessariy mean you are getting a good dog. (Thus the AKC suspension list)
When you search for a new addition, you need to research and buy into the dog itself, the breeder and what they both represent, not buy solely into a piece of paper.

Now I'm not saying that your claims regarding the mixing and dishonesty with the other registries are not correct, because they ARE and I realize those registries provide a nice safe haven for millers and the likes, but saying the non-AKC dogs are all mixes or that they are lesser dogs is a very unfair and incorrect blanket statement. Not ALL breeders are that way.

tiggerr36792 · 11-07-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

AKC doesn't 'guarantee' anything. You can still have people who lie about the parentage of the pups and end up not getting what the dog you were supposed to get. You see people complaing of that all of the time. AKC may be more strict with the reprecussions if you are caught, but that's just it, you have to be caught first. Dishonest breeders are there with any registry--it doesn't neccessariy mean you are getting a good dog. (Thus the AKC suspension list)
When you search for a new addition, you need to research and buy into the dog itself, the breeder and what they both represent, not buy solely into a piece of paper.

Now I'm not saying that your claims regarding the mixing and dishonesty with the other registries are not correct, because they ARE and I realize those registries provide a nice safe haven for millers and the likes, but saying the non-AKC dogs are all mixes or that they are lesser dogs is a very unfair and incorrect blanket statement. Not ALL breeders are that way.

I am in no means saying they are all mixes, because they aren't. I will say that alot of them have been found to be mixes. I also do realize that even AKC is not perfect by any means, but you are IMO more likely to be getting a purebred from AKC then any other registery. You will find dishonesty everywhere and a piece of paper is as good as the breeder it comes from only. It is unfortunate that there are so many ways to corrupt and wiggle ways into making something seem better then it is and that is why even AKC has a suspension list. I am not trying to make a blanket statement as you say I am and I'm sorry if it came across like that. I do realize and am speaking in general only!! All breeders are not the same and thats why its best to screen and ask questions before purchasing any dog AKC or not. Honesty is always the best policy, but not always followed by all.

BamaFan121s · 11-07-2007, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tiggerr36792

I am in no means saying they are all mixes, because they aren't. I will say that alot of them have been found to be mixes. I also do realize that even AKC is not perfect by any means, but you are IMO more likely to be getting a purebred from AKC then any other registery. You will find dishonesty everywhere and a piece of paper is as good as the breeder it comes from only. It is unfortunate that there are so many ways to corrupt and wiggle ways into making something seem better then it is and that is why even AKC has a suspension list. I am not trying to make a blanket statement as you say I am and I'm sorry if it came across like that. I do realize and am speaking in general only!! All breeders are not the same and thats why its best to screen and ask questions before purchasing any dog AKC or not. Honesty is always the best policy, but not always followed by all.

That is the way I veiw it too. As I have and have bred non-AKC reg dogs in the past, I take it a bit too personal sometimes. I know how much time and effort I have put into my dogs and it really pi**es me off to know that because of a bunch of morons running around out there, those who ARE honest are having to pay the price for it too.

It took me a while to realize what a big deal it is to some people and why it is something they feel strongly about.

Anyway, no harm done...?

YorkieRose · 11-07-2007, 10:04 AM

AKC registered dogs are no guarantee of quality, but I have seen two APRI Yorkie champions and they were pet quality...been a long time, if ever that I have seen an AKC champion of that poor quality. JMO

BamaFan121s · 11-07-2007, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

AKC registered dogs are no guarantee of quality, but I have seen two APRI Yorkie champions and they were pet quality...been a long time, if ever that I have seen an AKC champion of that poor quality. JMO

Understandably so, I would think. I suspect that the APRI genepool is less widespread with fewer dogs than AKC, therefore fewer to choose from.
Quite frankly, I don't know the first think abotu APRI, having never dealt with them before, but if they are even attempting to host any kind of show or event promoting conformation, that's better than most.
I guess for them it's a no win situation. Their CH dogs are a lesser quality so they get crap for it, but if they didn't hold any kind of conformation event, they'd get crap for that too.

(And that is not to discredit what you are saying Pat, because I understand your point and a get what you are saying regarding an AKC vs non-AKC Ch.)

Paw2PawTalk · 11-07-2007, 11:39 AM

Hi guys saw this article and thought it could bring some good info to this forum./www.dachshundranch.com/AKC_vs_pet_registries.htm This explains alot about the different registrys...Hope this helps.

BamaFan121s · 11-07-2007, 11:42 AM

I will say this: I will NEVER again have a dog that is not AKC registered. Not because I have any complaints against the non-AKC breeder I've worked with, not because of an issue with the dogs, but because of all the drama associated with it. It is far too much of a headache and very tiresome to constantly have to defend what you do and believe. Sad, but true...

11-05-2007, 07:19 PM	#1
GizmoLuvr07 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 18	AKC vs. APRI I was just wondering what the difference between akc and apri is??? because the breeder we bought our little gizmo from said he is apri and does it make a difference __________________ Niki and Eric (parents) of Gizmo the wild one

11-06-2007, 02:57 PM	#2
Yorkiesforever YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,292	My personal preference is AKC. I have heard APRI is good but I think AKC is still the best? Just My Opinion!!! __________________

11-06-2007, 02:59 PM	#3
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	pup It would make a big difference price-wise to me...!

11-06-2007, 03:56 PM	#5
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	AKC is the most recognized. I would think there would be a big difference in price between AKC and APRI. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

11-07-2007, 08:39 AM	#8
myyorkies8 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 333	apri and akc mine are all akc and i have one female apri...you cant even get apri unless you have had akc...i dual reg. mine so they can go either way. __________________ ~Just 4 Pooches Grooming~MONKEY,ZAINEY,TINKERBELL Emma,Myah and Chester

11-06-2007, 03:02 PM	#4
tiggerr36792 BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,685 Blog Entries: 1	I personally prefer AKC only. The prices will and should be alot less for non AKC registered dogs IMO.

11-07-2007, 10:04 AM	#12
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	papers AKC registered dogs are no guarantee of quality, but I have seen two APRI Yorkie champions and they were pet quality...been a long time, if ever that I have seen an AKC champion of that poor quality. JMO

11-07-2007, 11:39 AM	#14
Paw2PawTalk Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 163	Hi guys saw this article and thought it could bring some good info to this forum./www.dachshundranch.com/AKC_vs_pet_registries.htm This explains alot about the different registrys...Hope this helps.

11-07-2007, 11:42 AM	#15
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I will say this: I will NEVER again have a dog that is not AKC registered. Not because I have any complaints against the non-AKC breeder I've worked with, not because of an issue with the dogs, but because of all the drama associated with it. It is far too much of a headache and very tiresome to constantly have to defend what you do and believe. Sad, but true...