Just to comment on a few points you brought up...
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  I prefer to support breeders who register with the AKC because they are the only club that allows breeder to sell with limited registration. |
That I can completely understand and agree with! I don't understand why this would not be an option for EVERY registry.
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 The CKC will register any dog, including mixed breeds, |
If that is the case, then the same could be said about what the AKC does now. I still fail to see how the two are different in that aspect? I guess it all depends on what you define as "registered." The dogs are not registered and declared as a breed of their own--you basically would recieve a certificate that stated the dog was from this Dam who was XXX breed and this Sire that was XXX breed. But that is the extent of it--no pups produced from that dog can be given any form of recognition or certificate.
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 they may have inspections if a complaint is received, the AKC is the only registry that has routine unannounced inspections. |
Nope, not true. CKC does that too. Just not as stringently and not as frequently.
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 The AKC is also the only registry that has a published suspension list |
Very true, but all that really means is that it is more convenient for people trying to access that info, not that the same type information isn't still available through CKC or other registries. I fail to see how publishing it makes them more credible?
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 I believe that they are really trying to rid themselves of poor breeders, however these suspended breeders just go to one of the alternative registries. By the way, most pet owners aren't breeding or showing, only a very small minority are, but we should all support good breeding practices. I hope pet owners can become more involved with the AKC and its membership includes pet owners as well as breeders. |
Couldn't agree with you more on these points! I can't stress enough how important I think it is that people support ethical breeders and always stress to know what common red flags to look for. Supporting shady breeders only empowers them to continue what they are doing. I just don't think that the AKC is void of unethical breeders, nor to I think that any breeder not using AKC is neccessarily one of the bad guys.
Granted, I would DEFINATELY be more wary automatically in regards to any breeder using anything BUT AKC. However, that is where investigation of them and their overall breeding practice comes into play, which is something you need to do REGARDLESS of what registry they are using. IMO, it's not wise (or fair) to label one's breeding ethics based of the registry they use alone...get more facts first.