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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

Missy, sorry this got so off topic.
I wouldn't worry about getting Baby's papers, I am sure her babies will find great homes without them.
Good luck with the upcoming delivery, I can't wait to see those babies!!


Now on the subject about registries... I do like AKC best but I would like to remind everyone that the whole picture is what is the most important.
I have seen several AKC dogs that have been poorly bred and sickly while I have seen some remarkable CKC dogs that met the standard and healthy. But I have seen it vice versa too. You will always have the bad with the good with any registry you choose.
The important thing is the whole package. Knowing the lineage and health of the lines, conforming to the standard, genetic testing, etc.
We shouldn't put down other registries but rather take a good look at the breeder. It is the breeder that makes the dog not the registry it is registered with.

I am not against any registry but I do prefer AKC. I am not even sure why I prefer AKC.
However there is one thing I would like to see the other registries do which I think they very well may do. And that is get more involved.
And I have seen CKC improving on this. For example, they do Dna test if a question arises of the parentage of the dog. And if the have suspicions that the dog is not purebred they also do the PEA testing and if you are found to be lying the will remove the registration and revoke all privileges.
They are also offering conformation and other performance events. CKC is on their way to becoming a better registry. I can't say the same for all the other registries though.

Sorry for rambling on. I just wanted to point out that the most important thing is the dog and the breeder.