[moonvalley]

There are different registration clubs out there:

AKC, CKC, etc. It is very important to know which one your puppy has papers from.

AKC papers are the only recognized papers for purbred dogs in the US. We bought a St. Bernard, and I know better! in Nov. The breeder assurred me that he had the papers submitted to the AKC and they would soon be to me.

Well, AKC papers never came. I went back to check, and asked to see the DAM & Sire's papers- They were UKC, and CKC. I can never show Gabriel, nor can I register him the paper is worthless.

When I put down my deposit on Feliz- My first requirement was to see the dam and sires AKC papers, before the purchase was arranged.

We love Gabriel- the St. He will be with us for many long years. I have known and purchased from many dog breeders over the years- but I can tell you, I will never again trust on word because of what this St. breeder did. By the way, I paid the same price I would have for an AKC dog. He is beautiful- I was just disappointed, as wanted to do a CGC and a few other things with him.

A lesson learned.

deborah