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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s  AKC is generally the more respected registry--they are more stringent on making the breeders that use them tow the line, so to speak.
Does that mean that every CKC breeder is dishonest with poor quality dogs? No, not neccessarily.
Does that mean that every AKC breeder is honest and ethical? No, not at all.
You can have good and bad breeders using either kennel club. It's more important that you focus on the breeder and their overall practice itself rather than assuming you can correctly judge them and their program based of the KC they use alone. |
The AKC is the only registry that requires DNA testing and does kennel inspections. When the AKC adopted these more stringent requirements, a lot of "alternative" registries like the CKC popped up.
The only way to be assured that you are getting a purebred puppy is to get one registered with the AKC. With that said, it is no guarantee of the
quality of the puppy. You can end up with a Yorkie that is pretty far from the standard that has AKC papers.
Being AKC registered is a good
starting point when you begin your search for a puppy. The next step is finding a breeder who adheres to the rules of the YTCA and does all the health and genetic screening beforehand, breeds dogs as close to the standard as possible, keeps puppies until they are at least 12 weeks old, etc.
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