I was reading this long thread ( I'm sure you know the one I'm referring to) that had a lot of talk concerning a particular registry and how they are encouraging puppymillers to profit by not having any "code of conduct rules" in place nor does it ask any questions about parentage. As I read through this thread I was left with more and more questions that I didn't know the answers to. I went on a quick hunt looking up info on AKC and as to what they do to ensure good breeding practices and frankly I was flabbergasted by what was popping up.
I was always under the impression that the AKC was an elite club, that it had strict rules and they it made sure all the members dotted their "I's" and crossed their "T's". After my search I'm now even more confused as to what exactly does the AKC do to keep members on the right track, so to speak.
Some of the questions I have are this....
If the Hunte Corp. is the biggest broker in the U.S.and it gets it's pups from known puppymillers and they Hunte Corp. has strong ties to Petland which is known to sell puppymill pets, why does AKC have strong ties to both of them?.... I thought AKC abhors such practices? .
This is the Hunte Corp. site prominently stating they register with AKC as a selling point...
The Hunte Corporation - Registries
Which brings me to another question...If AKC does not approve of a breeder, broker or known mill can the AKC refuse to register any dogs from that person?
These links talk about how they feel the AKC is lowing the bar for their financial gains from millers......I realize the first link is dated 2006 but it still shows there was some dealings between the parties....
AKC Endorsing Petland and Supporting Notorious Puppy Mill Hunte Corporation SOLD OUT BY AKC, Petland Pet Shop Contract, Puppy Mills and High Volume Breeders, Editorial by Barbara "BJ" Andrews
This link shows a Ron Menaker, chairman of AKC board of directors, admitting to registering mill dogs and how profitable is has been....
- Terrierman's Daily Dose -
This link is an article from The Philadelphia Inquirer quoting a few former AKC investigators admitting that AKC did not do as thorough of inspections as they would like the public to think, suspensions were rare, and when they did find problems they where essentially told, ...."get the registration money, don't make waves. The bottom line is the money.'"
The Philadelphia Inquirer Exposes AKC Greed - Companion Animal Protection Society
I wanted for others to give their views as to how they feel that the AKC would associate itself to these parties......Do you feel the AKC has tarnished it's reputation as the golden registry by doing so? ...
I would like to hear some other opinions on this issue because I just had no clue til today.........