It is my understanding that the AKC registry started as a way for breeders to be able to study certain lines or pedigrees, and enable them to add a dog to their program that could enhance it. For example, if your own line lacked something in hair quality, you might want to add a dog from a line that was known for producing excellent coats thus enhancing your own line. Breeders didn't start out with outstanding specimens but gradually produced them by studying the lines. In the same way, you could learn which lines to avoid.
For the average person, the pedigree doesn't give much information, it tells you the champions in the background, and give you a certain amount of "bragging rights." That's why I don't understand all these other registries that have popped up. I think they are intended to mislead the public into thinking their dog is somehow more valuable if he's "registered." I'm not sure if breeders from the alternative registries study the lines of the other dogs listed in order to improve their own lines, but just use it because their dog is not eligible for the AKC registry. |