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Originally Posted by Teresamag  Alot of people don't register their Pets with AKC. However, for the small amount of $20 you get a nice certificate for "proof" of ownership (a microchip could do that instead), free 30 days insurance, a nice puppy magazine, etc. What I really like is that your $20 goes toward funding AKC inspections and to help fight anti-dog and anti-breeder legislation through out the country.
Check out this link at AKC.org American Kennel Club - Register Your Dog
Teresa |
I agree! I wouldn't register with any other registry, because I believe that they are just "paper" registries, and their purpose is to mislead people. I had Joey's microchip number registered with the AKC and this is just one more bit of information that might help reunite us if I'm ever lost!
I think the AKC can also keep breeders honest, many breeders say that their dogs are eligible, but when a pet owner tries to register them, they learn they are not eligible. A breeder should be able to give you a litter number. Also, many breeders don't register their dogs because they know they are more likely to be inspected if they have over a certain number of litters, and don't want to be inspected, but these routine unannounced inspections really do help dogs, and ensure that they are kept in a safe humane environment. Right now the AKC has way more breeders who are involved in their policies than pet owners, and I believe we need more pet owners involved. Seriously, the registration fee is worth it!