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Originally Posted by Wolftrap No one answered my questions. How does the AKC know your dog is purebred? |
AKC does not guarantee that you dog is a purebred, they will only register a purebred. Many safeguards are in place within the AKC registery which makes it more difficult for breeders that may attempt to pass off a mix as a purebred.
Breeder honesty is #1
Pedigree plays a role enabling you to investigate the lineage via the help desk or the stud book. When in doubt request a breeder investigation.
DNA testing plays a role, again when in doubt request an investigation (at a cost) as to the validity of the claimed sire and dam.
As CJ mentioned AKC is the only registry that does random spot checks, visiting the breeder, not only inspecting the kennel conditions but assure the proper record keeping is being done...
Nothing is fool proof, AKC is only as good as the information sent or aquired by inspections.
hope this helps