 My email from CKC
I often read comparisons between the guidelines/regulations, etc between CKC and ACK. Since I am a (honest) CKC breeder, I constantly feel the need to defend those of us CKC people who do things the right way. Anyway, I contacted CKC with some questions regarding their policy on registered mixed breeds and how they handle situations that arise with accusations that a registered 'purebred' is not purebred at all. Below was the response I got from them...just sharing in case any are interested:
RESPONSE:
As far as the mixed breeds go, as long as both parents are CKC registered, you can register the litter of puppies. The puppies will be non-purebred and will be listed as a miscellaneous breed with the names of the two breeds that have been mixed. Their certificates will clearly be stamped non-purebred.
If a purchaser questions that their dog is not purebred, we then require a written, formal complaint to be filed. This complaint, once recieved back in our office with written statement about the situation, is investigated.
Depending on the situation, DNA testing and PEA (Photo Enhancement
Analysis) testing may be required. The Photo Enhancement Analysis is a test that requires a veterinarian statement and several photos to be submitted. Once the complaint is investigated further and both parties are contacted, CKC will make a decision on what to do from there. This may include revoking the rights of the breeder with CKC.
Thank you, |