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Originally Posted by FlDebra  But they do! Here is a small quote from their site: " The AKC is the only purebred registry in the United States with an ongoing routine kennel inspection program. The AKC has a dedicated team of field inspectors who visit kennels to ensure the proper care and conditions of AKC-registered dogs and verify that breeders are maintaining accurate records for their dogs. In 2007, AKC field inspectors conducted approximately 5,600 inspections nationwide. The AKC dedicates nearly $6 million annually to its compliance programs to ensure the accuracy of its registry and the care and conditions of dogs raised by breeders of AKC dogs." You can read more bout their inspection and investigation programs at this site: American Kennel Club - Investigations and Inspections Department |
See even I am getting confused.
I was assuming that it was the USDA that did the inspections and then reported to the AKC. But it all is just a giant tangled mess and the more education that is out there the better we will all understand.