[keirabobeira]

I found a breeder with a pup.
I already bought a plane ticket for when I need to go pick her up.
She sent me her contract today and it has the Sire and Dam's name.
I was able to locate the Dam's basic info and AKC registration name on the AKC website. The Sire, not so much.
I contacted the breeder asking about the issue because there is a CH before his name but it doesn't have the Breeders name in front of the dogs name. She responded saying that the dog is a friends dog that she often breeds with, and shows each others dogs occasionally and that the dog is AKC registered and is a champion.

She told me previously that the dog was a champ and sent me a picture of the dog at a show for being "best bred by exhibitor"

This breeder is listed on the AKC site, was recommended by a different breeder I contacted (also from the AKC list), and is listed as an active member in her local AKC chapter. I did my research and went this far with this breeder because I trust her. I've spoken on the phone with her several times and I believe she does genuinely cares about her dogs, her pups, and is passionate about what she does.

I guess I'm just a bit thrown off by her answer. I would like to be able to locate the Sire's info on the official AKC website as I am paying a good amount of money for a pup from her. I'm just not sure how to approach her now. I do not want to offend her. A part of me says just trust her, but who cares if the Sire isn't a champ or AKC registered. I just honestly want a happy, healthy pup. but another part of me, I am a bit hesitant.

any advice on how to approach this subject with her would be greatly appreciated.