I agree with supporting the AKC. They are NOT perfect but they are the best voice we have and they do a lot of good. I am also happy to see the emphasis they have put on helping pet parents the last few years. There has been a lot of community outreach/education. Over the years I have had many interactions with them and would rate all of them as positive. I had a hard time getting Angel registered because of her rare coloring and they worked with me to get it done.
I also like the way it proves ownership, allows me another way to list her ID (CAR), have a record of her back lines and yes, I admit it, I like it for their baby books.