The very first thing I would advise you to do is to look at sites related to puppy mills. There are several and this forum has info and sites showing who, what and where those pets are gotten. I am not trying to start a flame bait, but this has been discussed many times on this forum. Pet shops count on impulse buying and luckily, you were smart enough to walk away. The info already posted in your thread is superb.
AKC is the registry that sanctions shows in the US. I am not sure which CKC you are referring to but in the US, those letters usually stand for Continental Kennel Club, which is not a registry that sanctions any event. Nor do they require proof of pureness of breed in most instances.
However, if you mean the Canadian Kennel Club it is similar to AKC and those dogs reg in Canada with CKC can be reg with AKC if their paperwork is accurate.
Meet with Xtine and I will bet you will get really good info. You can always find a good puppy if you look long enough and research enough. Getting a PM puppy or a sickly one can rarely be undone... Good Luck in your search for just the right companion.. |