It's also important to know that those two witnesses the CKC requires attesting to the fact that the dog is purebred do not have to be a vet, expert in the breed, show judge, or anyone who has any expertise or qualifications to judge the dog. You could have your Aunt sally attest to the fact that your dog is purebred.
CKC operates on the honor system and presumes that all the information is correct. It doesn't verify information, require DNA testing, etc. Obviously, that paves the way for unethical breeders to use this registry.
6. CONTINENTAL KENNEL CLUB accepts registration applications and issues certificates based on the honor and integrity of the owner/breeder applicants, and CKC accepts no responsibility for any inaccurate, false, or fraudulent information submitted on registration applications. |