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Originally Posted by ARCHIE  I don't believe this to be true. Any breeder, encluding BYB and puppymills
can have their puppies registered AKC as long as the parent's are registered
that way. Also, having paper's does not prove your Yorkie came from a standard 7 lb and under parent ,all it means is the parent's as well as the
puppy were registered as AKC.
Knowing your breeder is key to a healthy, well breed dog.
AKC seems to be the preferred registary is all. |
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Originally Posted by JeanieK They prove nothing except who owns the two dogs that are listed as the parents. It does not mean they ARE the parents.
The father could be the mutt next door |
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Originally Posted by JeanieK The paperwork is only as good as the breeder. |
Bingo!
A dog being registered with AKC does not guarantee that it's a quality dog or that the breeder is reputable. And as JeanieK mentioned, AKC registration does not "guarantee" anything 100%...paperwork can still be falsified. Dont' think that it gives you any kind of gives you a free pass in regards to doing your research first. To me, the importance of AKC registration would depend on if I wanted the dog for stock, show, pet, etc. Don't get me wrong, I definately think that AKC is the best as far as registries go...but I would not go so far as to say 'All AKC dogs are more
valuable' than non-AKC dogs.