All of our dogs since we were married 45 years ago have been AKC and that has been many dogs and many different breeds. That doesn't necessarily guarantee that they are a good bred dog. Both of mine now, Yorkie and Westie are AKC and Yorkie is register with 2 others. I can't remember which ones. APRI I believe. It really doesn't matter because they are just pets and I had them spayed and neutered so I probably won't send the papers in. Unless you are going to breed them and if they are just a pet, I don't think it matters. Yes, when I am looking for a particular breed of dog regardless of what kind, I want it to be bred well and have all the characteristics of that particular type of dog. AKC registry does not guarantee that. Some of the pictures of Yorkies I have seen proves that. They are AKC registered but some of their owners wonder if they are even pure bred.
I love both of mine dearly and I think they are both so beautiful so it doesn't matter. |