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Originally Posted by dellmerca  API stands for Application Programming Interface, is a set of routine definitions, protocols, library, and tools that assists developers in writing code that connect with other software. It describes what functionality is available, how it must be used and what formats it will accept as input or return as output. An API may be for a web-based system, operating system, or database system, and it provides facilities to develop applications for that system using a given programming language. More about... api
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Well, it sounds like you might be a computer expert, but when it comes to dogs API refers to a registry. Anyone can create a pet registry and this is what happened when the American Kennel Club (AKC) cracked down on rules concerning DNA and testing as well as conditions of the dogs. Many new registries were founded by puppy mills. Also, the have liberal requirements, such as all the pet owner has to do is say that the dog is full blood and give the registry some money and the dog is listed as purebred. You can register anything you want, including a coffee table!
In the first step to finding a good breeder, look for someone listed with the AKC, don't accept any substitutes. We have so many mixed breeds at the shelters, if you really want a purebred, go to someone who is reputable.
Here's more about registries.
Registries