Please take note that some of the registries listed below have similar or the very same initials as the older and well established registries. This can cause confusion for consumers. Don't be mislead!
These are but a few of the "alternative" registries out there:
ACA - "American Canine Association".
Advertises that over 3000 adult breeding canines are registered each week. Only registry endorsed by Petland.
**Caters to commercial breeders.** Refers puppy seekers to pet stores.
APR - "American Purebred Registry".
Will register unknown pedigree dogs/cats, does not sponsor any shows, no proof of purebred required.
APRI - "America's Pet Registry, inc.
Advertises free registration for commercial breeders. Non Profit "dedicated to the preservation of the professional pet industry", dogs and cats. Founded by retailers of pets (commercial breeders and resellers). You have no recourse as a buyer of a puppy bought thru them if the seller does not want you to know their phone number, etc.
ARU- "Animal Registry Unlimited.
Guarantees they will register your pets of unknown pedigree, encourages cross breeding. Special prices for bulk.
CKC - "Continental Kennel Club" ( do not confuse with Canadian Kennel Club! )
CKC will recognize a cross between any two purebred dogs, and will issue a registration certificate on their offspring. These crosses are not registered as purebred dogs but are registered as the offspring of purebred dogs. CKC accepts no responsibility for any inaccurate, false, or fraudulent information submitted on registration applications. They sponsor no shows or championships. They also give big fee breaks to large kennels registering lots of dogs ( such as "commercial breeding farms" - also known as "Puppy Mills" ). Will register dogs not registered with other recognized registries. "If other kennel club papers are not available, the dog owner must provide two witnesses who can verify the accuracy and truthfulness of the information listed on the application". [quote source]
Maybe this will help.As you can plainly see these registries cater to the commercial breeder. |