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Originally Posted by Mardelin  Although, it is nice to have a multiple generation pedigree, most breeders when obtaining breeding dogs already know what is in the pedigree prior to the time of obtaining the dog. That's the reason they've gone to a particular breeder to buy their dog. The first 3 generations in a pedigree is all a breeder needs when breeding dogs.
I think the term dual registration is what Nancy meant is a marketing tool.
A breeder usually provides a pedigree to a puppy buyer, along with AKC regiostration papers. It's up to the buyer to request 3 or 5 generation. But, if your pup is a pet only, all that is necessary is to register the dog.....The registeration will give you the pups registration #, and information on the Dam & Sire. |
Yes, and also some breeders will mention "champs" in the background or grandpa was a champion. To the average person this sounds good, but as I've learned more it's just something used by "greeters" to market or sell their dogs. While Joey came with a 5-generation pedigree, this is not something the breeder used to sell me the dog. I didn't even know about it until after I got Joey. Poor little guy feels like he's slumming, living with me.