[Woogie Man]

Interesting discussion. And with every region of the country having its own alternative registry with no possibility of limited registration, it only makes the mindset harder to break. AKC could make limited the default registration for any pup unless specified by the breeder. That could take some pressure off breeders having to explain themselves to every potential owner. I doubt you'll see this, though, as they would see this as hurting the bottom line. The one thing about limited registration, though, is that it's reversible by the breeder. Maybe if this were explained to potential owners that it COULD be reversed at the breeder's request, it may make the idea more palatable to some and get them thinking about preserving the lines. Or.....and this is a crazy idea, how about an alternative registry that is tighter than AKC on its registration requirements. Two things that come to mind would be limited registration as the default registration with full registration only given at the breeder's request and then only after proof of appropriate health screenings were done. Maybe AKC could have some kind of 'preferred' registration. You kill two birds with one stone that way. You protect the lines and you make for a healthier breed. Now that's what I call betterment of the breed.