I may be wrong but I think the reason why you want paper is that you want some tangible proof that the puppy is yours. I don't blame you in your situation.
You can sign your dog up with another registry is CKC now. If you really want some sort of registry with AKC without breeder approval then you can apply for a ILP when your dog is older.
I copy and paste the definition of ILP from the AKC website.
Indefinite Listing Privilege Program (ILP): The program that provides purebred dogs a second chance.
There are various reasons why a purebred dog might not be eligible for registration. The dog may the product of an unregistered litter, or have unregistered parents. The dog's papers may have been withheld by its breeder or lost by its owner. Sometimes, it is the dog itself that was "lost." There are many dogs enrolled in the ILP program after they have been surrendered or abandoned, then adopted by new owners from animal shelters or purebred rescue groups. The ILP program allows the dog and owner a second chance at discovering the rewards of participating in AKC events. |