I think you have the wrong impression about registries, they are not used for prestige, they aren't used for any type of status, a dog registered with one registry over another is no better than any other dog. However, the registries do say very much about the breeders. Honestly, why in the world would you want to give APRI one red cent when you know that they were founded by commercial breeders? It's like you want to show you undying support to the millers. Breeders use legitimate registries to search pedigrees, and pet owners register their dogs with legitimate registries, to show support for the work they are doing, including ridding themselves of puppy mill breeders.
I think it's fine and fun that you want to give Sadie a formal name, but no need to register her and give them any money. Just make birth announcements and send to your friends or something like that. Please don't support APRI breeders. |