Encouraging New Owners to Register their Yorkies

[Obie]

I just registered a new Yorkie with AKC and was shocked to receive a coupon from AKC via email paying for her first puppy visit with a participating Vet. To my surprise, they even listed the veternarians in my area who are participants and mine was on it. Tell your new puppy owners that. It must be a new promotion AKC is doing to increase registrations.

[MntSnowBabies]

Originally Posted by Obie

I just registered a new Yorkie with AKC and was shocked to receive a coupon from AKC via email paying for her first puppy visit with a participating Vet. To my surprise, they even listed the veternarians in my area who are participants and mine was on it. Tell your new puppy owners that. It must be a new promotion AKC is doing to increase registrations.

I got one last year when I registered my female, and then I got one today when I registered my male, the only problem I have is my vet is not on the list (1 hr away), and I don't trust the vets here in my town. That is great that your vet is on the list.

[MindieRose]

Originally Posted by Obie

I just registered a new Yorkie with AKC and was shocked to receive a coupon from AKC via email paying for her first puppy visit with a participating Vet. To my surprise, they even listed the veternarians in my area who are participants and mine was on it. Tell your new puppy owners that. It must be a new promotion AKC is doing to increase registrations.

Nah, they've been doing that for awhile. Really you are not saving much. I brought Diesel to the vet with our coupon and it still cost well over $100 just for a standard puppy visit because it only covers the office call.

[mk97]

I have 2 yorkies--I wasn't going to register either one of them. I paid $1200 for the 1st one, my husband told me that you didn't pay 1200 bucks for her, to not register her.(Even though, she was spayed and over a year when I did the registration). My other baby I got for free, I had her spayed about 2 weeks ago--and have decided that I am not wasting the money to register her(being that she was free, my hubby didn't care either way). I have her paper from the breeder, so I will store that with my other baby's AKC paperwork. Money is tight right now, so the $32 it would have cost to register her-I put toward getting her microchipped.

Also, It would be nice if AKC came out with some sort of micro-chipping procedure, that when a breeder registers a litter-they have the option to purchase chips registered to their kennel--to that specific litter/each puppy, and when the new owner does the papers-it will automatically transfer that chip # to them. This would help the breeder have the litter registered and help the new owner if the pet is lost/stolen, etc.

[Erin]

Please don't think that the AKC registration doesn't matter just because people don't send it in. I didn't register Sammy but I DID save her paperwork that has her birthday and the other information on it. I couldn't think of a good fancy name and then I missed the deadline and the late fee wasn't worth me sending it in. I had sent Loki's in right away and got his certificate back and filed it and I don't think I've ever pulled it back out...

[Yorkieville200]

I have ALWAYS registered my Yorkies. Yes, they are pets, but I feel honored that they have wonderful bloodlines and ok, so this may sound silly, but I had their pedigree's framed.

Sheila

[MindieRose]

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200

I have ALWAYS registered my Yorkies. Yes, they are pets, but I feel honored that they have wonderful bloodlines and ok, so this may sound silly, but I had their pedigree's framed.

Sheila

I can completely understand why someone might want to register their dog even if it isn't going to be used for breeding or showing, I just don't understand why someone should have to or be required to.

[Nancy1999]

I always encourage people to register, whether or not they plan to breed. I believe in the AKC and the registration fee is only $20.00. For an extra $15.00 they get lifetime lost and found with a tag and phone number to call that offers a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service. You can contact them if your dog is lost, and they contact local agencies, and vets. Also, if your dog has a microchip they will record this number as well.

The AKC is the only registry that does routine unannounced kennel inspections, these inspection cost money, and I believe that the AKC is trying to rid themselves of bad breeders. Registration also helps keep breeders honest. Many times a person has tried to register their dog, and later found out the dog was not eligible, or the DNA didn't match up. Many breeders tell buyers that registration cost hundreds of dollars and why bother if they aren't breeding, but they know that if there is record of how many pups they are producing, they will be more apt to have as frequent kennel inspections and DNA proof is required if they produce more than a certain number of dogs.

Besides doing over 5000 kennel inspections a year, the AKC supports the Canine Health foundation, (CHF) which funds research projects focusing on the genetics of disease. AKC supports professional and volunteer canine search-and-rescue (SAR) organizations throughout the United States through its national program, DOGNYSM — America’s Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs. SAR dogs came into the spotlight after the attacks on September 11, 2001. But few people are aware of how instrumental SAR dogs are in maintaining the safety and security of our communities on a daily basis.

Furthermore, the AKC has built the world’s largest database of canine DNA profiles for the purposes of parentage verification and genetic identity. AKC uses DNA certification to ensure reliable registration records vital to the preservation and advancement of purebred dogs. I'm hopeful in the future this database will help scientists understand of genetic diseases better, as this type of information has proven extremely valuable in human studies. The AKC needs to be supported not just by just breeders, but the larger population of pet owners.

[YoRkiE Te aMo]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I always encourage people to register, whether or not they plan to breed. I believe in the AKC and the registration fee is only $20.00. For an extra $15.00 they get lifetime lost and found with a tag and phone number to call that offers a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service. You can contact them if your dog is lost, and they contact local agencies, and vets. Also, if your dog has a microchip they will record this number as well.

The AKC is the only registry that does routine unannounced kennel inspections, these inspection cost money, and I believe that the AKC is trying to rid themselves of bad breeders. Registration also helps keep breeders honest. Many times a person has tried to register their dog, and later found out the dog was not eligible, or the DNA didn't match up. Many breeders tell buyers that registration cost hundreds of dollars and why bother if they aren't breeding, but they know that if there is record of how many pups they are producing, they will be more apt to have as frequent kennel inspections and DNA proof is required if they produce more than a certain number of dogs.

Besides doing over 5000 kennel inspections a year, the AKC supports the Canine Health foundation, (CHF) which funds research projects focusing on the genetics of disease. AKC supports professional and volunteer canine search-and-rescue (SAR) organizations throughout the United States through its national program, DOGNYSM — America’s Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs. SAR dogs came into the spotlight after the attacks on September 11, 2001. But few people are aware of how instrumental SAR dogs are in maintaining the safety and security of our communities on a daily basis.

Furthermore, the AKC has built the world’s largest database of canine DNA profiles for the purposes of parentage verification and genetic identity. AKC uses DNA certification to ensure reliable registration records vital to the preservation and advancement of purebred dogs. I'm hopeful in the future this database will help scientists understand of genetic diseases better, as this type of information has proven extremely valuable in human studies. The AKC needs to be supported not just by just breeders, but the larger population of pet owners.

do the AKC also check breeders that are breeding many dogs a year starting with ones that are bred under the age of a year and those that are using pure breds for mixed breeds ?

[yorkiekist]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I always encourage people to register, whether or not they plan to breed. I believe in the AKC and the registration fee is only $20.00. For an extra $15.00 they get lifetime lost and found with a tag and phone number to call that offers a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service. You can contact them if your dog is lost, and they contact local agencies, and vets. Also, if your dog has a microchip they will record this number as well.

The AKC is the only registry that does routine unannounced kennel inspections, these inspection cost money, and I believe that the AKC is trying to rid themselves of bad breeders. Registration also helps keep breeders honest. Many times a person has tried to register their dog, and later found out the dog was not eligible, or the DNA didn't match up. Many breeders tell buyers that registration cost hundreds of dollars and why bother if they aren't breeding, but they know that if there is record of how many pups they are producing, they will be more apt to have as frequent kennel inspections and DNA proof is required if they produce more than a certain number of dogs.

Besides doing over 5000 kennel inspections a year, the AKC supports the Canine Health foundation, (CHF) which funds research projects focusing on the genetics of disease. AKC supports professional and volunteer canine search-and-rescue (SAR) organizations throughout the United States through its national program, DOGNYSM — America’s Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs. SAR dogs came into the spotlight after the attacks on September 11, 2001. But few people are aware of how instrumental SAR dogs are in maintaining the safety and security of our communities on a daily basis.

Furthermore, the AKC has built the world’s largest database of canine DNA profiles for the purposes of parentage verification and genetic identity. AKC uses DNA certification to ensure reliable registration records vital to the preservation and advancement of purebred dogs. I'm hopeful in the future this database will help scientists understand of genetic diseases better, as this type of information has proven extremely valuable in human studies. The AKC needs to be supported not just by just breeders, but the larger population of pet owners.

Very well said!!

[yorkiekist]

Originally Posted by YoRkiE Te aMo

do the AKC also check breeders that are breeding many dogs a year starting with ones that are bred under the age of a year and those that are using pure breds for mixed breeds ?

The protocal is if you register 6 litters in one year, you will be inspected. That is not always the case though. I know a few people that are inspected every year and they only have 1 or 2 litters per year. Also, multiple breed registrations from one person sends up a red flag to AkC as well. AkC has age limits to register a litter. I think that a male has to be at least 8 months of age in order for his off spring to be registered. I think, but cant remember, a female has to be 1 year of age. Akc.org rules and regulations has that info. If AKC finds discrepancies in mixed breeds being passed of as purebred, you can lose all breeding AKC rights until the discrepancy is resolved one way or the other. All I can say is that you better have your paper work in order and all I's dotted and all T's crossed!!

[WalnutHill]

Quite an interesting conversation so far. : )

Just as a little insight, I want my new owners to register their puppies for a number of reasons:

So I can keep track of them (in a way)
So I can see what they name them (just for fun)
To support the AKC

I am proud of my little angels!

And, I agree that registering is another "check" on the breeder. I was trying to help a neighbor of ours register his new baby, and I found out that the papers were fake! The Sire of the puppy's litter had his AKC registration cancelled, and the puppy was unable to be registered with the AKC.

I know that some people really don't care about the registration, but to me, it is an important step in ensuring the longevity of the breed.

And, as an added information, there is a new incentive from the AKC for litter owners to register the puppies to themselves, then transfer registrations - you can register the puppies in your litter for $10 per puppy.

[jcwuvzu]

My yorkie is almost three yrs old and was just given to us by a family member who could no longer care for her. I have always wanted one, so I jumped at the chance and fell madly in love with my Princess. Niece kept saying she had the papers but could never find them, but swore she paid $400 in Amish country for her. Not planning on breeding, I didnt care, but wanted the papers anyway, since they did exist. Fast forward to now, and find out they arent the papers, it is only the application. She never sent out the application. I will have to pay $80 or so to get a limited registration, as she is OBVIOUSLY not show quality, and why bother, since I dont believe she is full bred yorkie anyway. She has hair of yorkie, face of yorkie, coloring of shnauzer. Groomer says same thing. Anyone could put anything on a piece of paper, does the AKC check it, or just take the breeders word for it. Unless I was to do DNA testing, how am I to know what I really have anyway. All I know is I love this dog, and I am glad to have her birthday info, but I dont really hold any of the other info on that application to be worth the paper it was written on.

[Obie]

Registrations of dogs came about many years ago with the sportmanship of show and competition. With the registries came the pride of ownership knowing you have bred a dog nearest to the standard that was set for that particular breed. With that pride came the responsibility as a breeder to insure your line was protected via registration. With that, I believe if you are a breeder, you would want your dogs registered and their offspring to perpetuate the purity of the line. There are many respectable lines out there in Yorkshire Terriers alone and one only needs to research to see how much a breeder has put into their lines. Sadly, greed breeds greed. However, those who have fallen victum to this, in my opinion, have not done their homework. There are those owners who really don't care and only care about owning a Yorkie. However, there are the true breeders of good showmanship that have bred as closely as they could to the standard and have protected their line accordingly. To all those breeders out there, I commend you. I myself have chosen my lines carefully and take great pride in registering them with AKC. AKC has alot of cleaning up to do. They have made many mistakes in the past and have angered many good breeders by false registrations or registering dogs that was against the breed clubs wishes. Here again, one must do the research in reading the monthly reports and annuals published by AKC or the blogs by angry breeders against AKC. However, all this depends on your starting point. Where are you going with your dog, and how proud are you as an owner that you have sought out a breed that has been registered with one of the best registries available. Again, it all depends on the individual and where they are going with their purebred dog.

[MntSnowBabies]

Originally Posted by yorkiekist

The protocal is if you register 6 litters in one year, you will be inspected. That is not always the case though. I know a few people that are inspected every year and they only have 1 or 2 litters per year. Also, multiple breed registrations from one person sends up a red flag to AkC as well. AkC has age limits to register a litter. I think that a male has to be at least 8 months of age in order for his off spring to be registered. I think, but cant remember, a female has to be 1 year of age. Akc.org rules and regulations has that info. If AKC finds discrepancies in mixed breeds being passed of as purebred, you can lose all breeding AKC rights until the discrepancy is resolved one way or the other. All I can say is that you better have your paper work in order and all I's dotted and all T's crossed!!

You are right about the female having to be a year old or older, and no more than 12 (who ever breeds a dog at that age anyways is cruel!). A male only has to be 7 months old for the litter to be registered, and no older than 12 as well. They will accept litters registered to a breeding dam or sire over 12 years of age with a DNA sample.