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Originally Posted by tiggerr36792  My opinion is very opposite of yours. I feel AKC is the only way to go for a guaranteed pure breed. Those other registries don't screen well enough to be assured they aren't mixed breeds. Mixed breeds can be fine dogs, but staying in the true standard such as what AKC registry does is best IMO. I personally think way to many people breed non-AKC Yorkie's which can lead to way too many people purchasing possible mixes without knowing it. I'm glad AKC has such strick rules to keep the standard true. I breed AKC myself and wouldn't have it any other way. JMO. |
Ditto IMO as well.
I do question the other Clubs. Do they have
DNA Testing?
I know that with a Sire registered in AKC, you have to register his DNA after 7 Breedings of more than 3 Litters in a year.
Here is the AKC FAQs about DNA Testing on a Sire & Dam.
From
www.akc.org
Frequently Used Sires Requirement FAQs
1. Which sires are required to be AKC DNA Profiled?
Effective for litters whelped on or after July 1, 2000, AKC DNA Profiling is required if a stud dog is classified as a Frequently Used Sire, meaning that he has produced seven or more litters in his lifetime or more than three litters in a calendar year.
2. Is this requirement for Dams as well?
No. The requirement only applies to stud dogs meeting the above criteria. Breeders may, of course, voluntarily DNA Profile other breeding stock or offspring through the DNA Profile Program.
3. What information does the DNA testing provide?
AKC DNA Profiling is for parentage verification and
genetic identity purposes only. It does not provide information regarding genetic health, conformation, performance ability, coat color, etc.
I am aware other registered Club Yorkies meet greatly the standard Look, but how do their offsprings "Look". That is the major question really. Their DNA, will it be properly past on to the next generation.
Again that is also in the hands of the Breeder, Responsible Breeding.