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Originally Posted by JANICE C  I'm not a breeder but I don't understand why she didn't give you the AKC papers you have to mail in when you purchased her. I believe there is an area on the paper work that the breeder darkens in and states limited registration. Doesn't limited registration mean you have to have the puppy fixed but still able to participate in AKC obedience shows just not breed classes. I thought if you didn't get the paper work with the puppy at time of purchase then the puppy would still belong to the breeder. |
Joey's breeder held up the paper work as well, but as soon as I sent the proof of neutering she sent me the papers. I believe the bill of sale and contract show that the puppy belongs to you, the registration papers are different. It just shows the dog is registered with the AKC. It’s sad, but too many good breeders have worked for years on a line, and a person “promises” them that they will neuter, but then breed the dogs. Unfortunately, the alternative registries will allow these dogs to be registered, that’s one of the reasons, I suggest people don’t buy from breeders who register with the alternative registries, you could very easily buy a dog with stolen breeding rights, making you an accomplice to an unethical act!