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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s  I can't verify the true reasons for "why" these alternate registries were founded and I can't testify to the inner workings of every one of them, but to imply that none of them contribute positively to the dog world is completely untrue. Many of these alternate registries host various events and seminars too. That's definitely a positive attribute. Having attended quite a few of them myself over the years, it was my observation that they most certainly promoted the ethics, both in regards to breeding and responsible pet ownership that most of us preach about on here all the time. |
They may well have some education at shows now but my comments were as to why they were
started -- note: "These miscontents and banned breeders set up their own registeries so they could still call their dogs/puppies registered -- that was the only reason -- not to keep detailed records of breeding history, not to help in refining and improving breeds, not to help educate the public on dog care, breeding, and health -- but just to put $$$ in their filthy pockets. " everything I listed was what they were not setting up their own registeries for initially.
I don't doubt some good people have tried to make them more effective over the years but I cannot put aside why they were started in the first place, are still run by many of those same people, the fact that they service such a HUGE portion of the puppymills (and yes I know some mills sell AKC but you will find most are non-AKC), and that they continue to allow registration of mixed breed and dogs with questionable histories. Their practices of registering so easily still PROMOTES unethical breeding in my opinion. Don't keep records, your girl gets impregnated from unknown dogs? No problem they have a way to get "papers."
No way is AKC perfect, but I think it is the absolute best choice available.
I know there are good folks who unfortunately are in these other registeries. I would not have one word against those breeders, if they are doing everything else right. I still cannot in any way justify supporting the registeries themselves.