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Originally Posted by yorkiekist  I have noticed that almost all the dogs in pet stores are now APRI or ACr "registered". The millers dont want to be investigated!!!!! They charge MUCH more for their "registered" puppies than most AKC breeders do. But, it definately does depend on how ethical the breeder is no matter what the registry is. The only people that are getting swindled are the uneducated public that are buying on impulse. |
That is interesting and may be because APRI and ACA both promote/encourage the purchase of puppies through their websites (something I don't agree with ~ although a lot of people seem to like APRI).
I am also amazed at how expensive pet store puppies cost these days ($1400-$1600 for a Yorkie where I live).
Now here is something that particuarly amuses me. I've read many sources stating that "teacups" is a term that is mostly used by puppy-millers who are trying to sell their pups for more, and yet MOST teacups I see advertised (on the internet and elsewhere) are actually AKC registered! (and by far the most expensive puppies around these days.) In fact, I've personally never seen a "teacup" puppy in a pet store. If anything, their toy breeds often grow to be larger, and not smaller, than breed standard.