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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  The AKC doesn't "register" mixes at all. Mixes are only allowed to compete in non-conformation events and no pedigree information is listed and they must be neutered. While they are given a number this is not to be confused with being registered with the AKC. No breeders can use this to confuse a puppy buyer because dog must be neutered.
Here's what many websites say about the Continental Kennel Club:
CKC-Continental Kennel Club (do not confuse with Canadian Kennel Club!) CKC will recognize a cross between any two purebred dogs, and will issue a registration certificate on their offspring. These crosses are not registered as purebred dogs but are registered as the offspring of purebred dogs. They sponsor no shows or championships. |
People with these CKC dogs can't confuse puppy buyers either--the offspring of those dogs can't be registered, so they can't exactly sell registerable offspring from them. The certificate simply states that the dog is the offspring of two purebred dogs, nothing more. If someone is "fooled" by that, then that is the result of 1) a dishonest breeder, and 2) a very uneducated buyer. The
value of this type of "registration" is the same for both CKC and AKC--neither are claiming that the dogs are a registered, recognized breed of their own. The only difference is, AKC requires the dog to be neutered (
) and they don't list the information for the parents. Both allow those dogs to enter non-conformation events. And CKC DOES host obedience, agility and sporting events quite often.
Don't get me wrong, I am in NO way saying that CKC is a superior registry (because IMO they're not) nor am I condoning cross breeding (because I am very much against it). But stating that CKC registers mixed breed dogs in the same capacity that a registry would a purebred dog is not accurate.