I wrote to the AKC and asked them this same question. Here is the reply they sent me:
Unfortunately, you will be unable to register your dog with the American
Kennel Club.
Your dog would have to come from two AKC registered parents and come from an
AKC registered litter in order to be registered with the American Kennel Club.
Thank you and have a nice day.
If a reply is necessary, please include all previous correspondence.
Shelia Badger
919-233-9767
I just bought a puppy and had the same problem. After I called the CKC, they told me that the puppy could be CKC registered, because BOTH parents were CKC registered. The CKC is an "open" registry and accepts most other registries, but that seeing as how the AKC was a "closed registry", they did not. The AKC is an older, more established registry. More people have heard of the AKC. This is why the AKC is the more acceptable registry. Yes, peolpe will pay more money for a pup that is AKC registered And when you are trying to sell a pup, it's always the first thing they ask you. If you are trying to breed for quality, or for showing, it is the more "desireable" registry. But, don't ever let people call your little guys "trash". Even joking!! Some of the people want a "purebred" just to be able to say they have one.
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