I prefer AKC and would expect to pay less for any other registry. However, AKC is only as honest as the people who use it. You could definitely get a dog that wasn't purebred, but still AKC registered. You could also find a nonpapered dog or a dog registered with another registry that was purebred. I've seen unpapered dogs that fit the Yorkie standard more than some that were AKC registered. If you are only interested in pet quality I really don't think it makes a difference if they have papers or not, but don't be fooled into paying more just because they mention a registry. Check out the specific registry and see what they require. If you are just looking for a pet, then judge by the looks of the parents and how well they fit into the yorkie standards.
Some register a litter with APRI even when their dogs are registered AKC because they do not have breeding rights (limited registration). If a person is allowed to register AKC then they would. Choosing another registry (unless dual registered with AKC and another) would only happen if they could not register with AKC. |