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Originally Posted by yorkiekist  Just wondering. How can the Akc know in advance if the dog is too small to register? |
It would require them revamping their system. Instead of allowing a blanket registration at birth and sale, they could offer a limited/provisional registration. Once the dog reaches maturity, a full registration could then be given if the dog meets standard. This would prevent someone from breeding a small dam/sire and the puppies automatically being given the AKC stamp just because somewhere along the lines they had an ancestor that DID meet standard. The AKC could also do a better job of pulling registrations on people they know are breeding dogs with known health defects in their line if they would just start keeping a data base.
As it is, the AKC stamp really is useless. The general public (if they know about registries at all) think it means they are purchasing a good quality dog. In reality, it means nothing. It's no guarantee of quality, it's no guarantee of a healthy line. It's become a meaningless marketing tool, IMO. "Pure bred" doesn't mean jack if the quality of the dog isn't up to snuff.
Just for kicks, google "AKC registered teacup yorkies" . The number of hits that come back will astound you.
Again, this is JMO. I don't breed, will never breed (though I suppose I should heed Mardelin's advice on another thread and "never say never"- so I will say: I don't plan to breed.)