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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.
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I think some are confusing APRI with APR...they are two totally different registries. APRI registers mostly AKC dogs. Dogs without AKC registration must have AKC parentage going back at least 3 generations..and this must be PROVEN. APRI has GREAT shows without a lot of the drama found at larger akc shows and is a great place for some show people to start. Breed standards aren't remotely reached in some cases in AKC dogs nor are most breeders monitored beyond on paper. Look at all the mills turning out sickly akc puppies. Every registry has its faults and their are no guarantees, but of the APRI dogs I've owned and seen, there is NO difference and yes, cost is the same to all.
Kristie