Here's an article about registries. Here's what they say about the CKC.
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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. CKC accepts no responsibility for any inaccurate, false, or fraudulent information submitted on registration applications. They sponsor no shows or championships. They also give big fee breaks to large kennels registering lots of dogs (such as Puppy Mills). Will register dogs not registered with other recognized registries. Registries |
When the AKC started cracking down on breeders, many puppy mills left, and the turned to alternative registries. These registries do not do routine unexpected inspections like the AKC. Another reason a breeder might use the CKC is because she doesn't have breeding rights for her dogs, and can't register them with the AKC. In my opinion this is the same as stealing and you shouldn't condone it. Many people say, "Oh I'm not going to breed so I don't need a registered dog", but pet owners should be just as careful when buying a dog, its not about the dog, it's about the breeder. Don't reward backyard breeders and puppymills with your business. It's so costly to repair a sick dog, you are much better off going to a good breeder who REALLY stands behind her dog. The local kennel club recommending her wouldn't impress me, you don't know whose running the local kennel club.