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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

One of the problems with the alternative registries is that they do not allow limited registration. AKC has that option for breeders, and the best breeders sell with limited registration, meaning that should the buyer decide to become a breeder, the offspring will not be eligible to be registered with the AKC, a good breeder cares about the offspring, and realizes that there is more into breeding healthy dogs then just throwing two dogs together. The other registries, on the other hand, do not ever have this feature, and any dog purchased through them has breeding rights. Of course, this is the worse thing that could happen, because in all probability, fewer of them, if any, should be bred. Until people realize that breeding dogs is a science and an art, and not just a "hobby" or a way to make a few extra bucks, the breed overall will suffer. APR does not have that option, so whoever buys one of the dogs registered with them can become a breeder, and unfortunately, many do. Not to say that they don't make perfectly fine pets, but only the healthiest and the best examples of the breed should be bred.

Wow, that is very informative. Now I understand. I was thinking about breeding her but then I found out that she has an open fontanell and she is only going to weigh about 3 pounds full grown. I see the importance of breeding only the best now. Thanks! I am learning so much here. You all really know your stuff! BTW, that peppermint outfit is to die for!!