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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  The point is, if a registry will register a dog with "stolen breeding rights," what good is the registry? The registry is only as good as it's reputation. |
I completely agree with you and I had never looked at it that way. I've alway preferred AKC simply because they are the most reputable IMO even though I don't agree with
everything they do- they are the best option to me. What I had never considered is when breeders register litters with these alternative registries, they really are supporting stolen breeding rights in a way, since most of these registries came about to circumvent AKC rules. Great point!
ETA- To clarify, I am not vilifying every breeder who registers with AKC alternatives. I don't think they are all intentionally doing something wrong but maybe just haven't considered what they are supporting.
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