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Originally Posted by livingdustmops  Please just take the time to read their annual report. It will open up your eyes to some of the issues I have with them and also their board meetings. I applaud they don't hide anything but I do believe they could do more to help dogs in this country. I have watched their legislation for the last 10 years and they have always voted for the breeders and the heck with the animals.
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I have no problems that AKC is the registry that I would use but at this stage of the game I don't know if I could fully trust them. I have seen them do to many things over the years to protect some very poor breeders. I strongly believe everyone looking to buy a dog should get to know the breeder first as you and Mary have stated. I would never buy based on just AKC's name alone.
In todays day and age I don't understand why they don't require DNA on every dog registered..why not? If someone says it is too expensive then they are probably breeders that I would not want to buy a dog from...they are into profit. |
While you have brought up valids points and most of which I agree.
Let's not lose sight of what this thread is about. Supporting the reputable breeder, not buying from Puppy Mills, BYBers, Classifieds or internet. It's baby steps......