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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143  Sorry but this is untrue according to their site.
Taken right off their site:
"Does Continental Kennel Club sponsor dog events or dog shows?
Yes, CKC sponsors performance events."
And Conformation is on of their sponsered events. They even have the rules posted for conformation. http://www.continentalkennelclub.com...tion_1105.aspx
I also see no where on their site where they state that they accept mix breeds. Maybe it is there but I haven't seen it.
Also if the dog's parentage is questioned they DO DNA.
Taken off their site:
"Does CKC use DNA testing for determining canine parentage?
Yes, when questions arise about the parentage of a dog."
Here is where their rules are listed. http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/Rules.aspx
They will revoke your registration and membership if you do not follow the rules.
Take a look at their rules, you would be pretty surprised at what all the rules are. They do have rules and standards alot like AKC.
Oh and another thing I found interesting is that with CKC if you wanted to you CAN have the registration limited on a dog or off spring.
Taken from their site:
"CKC Preferred Breeders will be able to assign a puppy that they produced a Limited Registration which means that the puppy will not be able to produce offspring registerable through CKC and will not be able to compete in any conformation events. Limited Registrations give the Preferred Breeders more choices for their registration needs."
Sorry I just hate that people think so lowly of CKC dogs. I am not for one registry over the other. But I have seen some great representatives of the breed in both CKC and AKC registrations as well as very poor representatives in both CKC and AKC.
I would say AKC is still a little more strict but CKC is improving. They do a lot more than most people think. They are nothing like ACA that will take anything. |
They clearly state on their website that they sponsor
performance events. I find it misleading that they have a page about sponsoring conformation shows, when no actual conformation events are scheduled or have ever been conducted. I searched the entire site for past and upcoming events and only found performance events being held.
Their rules and regulations state that:
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.
I would not personally put my faith in a registry that allows registration based upon the honor system. It appears that that are provisions for DNA testing if parentage is challenged, but it is not required as it is with the AKC.
I'm sure many very nice, honest people register their dogs with the CKC. Unfortunately, the honor system doesn't work with dishonorable people and that's why the registry is popular with backyard breeders and puppy mills.
Perhaps in the future if CKC conformation shows actually become a reality and DNA testing becomes mandatory, the perception of the CKC may change. It does appear that they appear to be attempting to improve their credibility, or at least the perception, unlike most of the other alternative registries.