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yorkiegirl2 · 07-21-2009, 11:17 AM

Just wondering how everyone feels about this...?

American Kennel Club - AKC Announces New Program for Mixed Breeds

kay6688 · 07-21-2009, 11:26 AM

I think it is great news! All breeds are from somewhere & now all can be included & not ostracized for being a mix!

yorkiekist · 07-21-2009, 11:32 AM

I think this issue was discussed on another thread.
I think its a great idea. All the mixes must be spayed/neutered to participate and will not be allowed in conformation showing. But it will get families involved the the "dog world", so to speak. Who knows, maybe this will turn a childs dream into a reality. Maybe being a handler or trainer. If nothing else, this new program will be educational.

Yogi4Me · 07-21-2009, 05:51 PM

I have mixed feelings (pardon the pun...lol). I think it is great to recognize the greatness in any dog regardless of pedigree, however, what worries me is the fact that these dogs will receive an AKC #ID which many BYB will probably take advantage. To me it's almost like saying the AKC is now on the same level as CKC or any other pet registry. In all honesty I think it is probably a ploy by some AKC big wig to rake in more money.

Mardelin · 07-21-2009, 05:55 PM

I think it's fine. They will hold their events seperate from the purebred.

Should this be on the General Discussion List?

erickajm · 07-21-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Yogi4Me

I have mixed feelings (pardon the pun...lol). I think it is great to recognize the greatness in any dog regardless of pedigree, however, what worries me is the fact that these dogs will receive an AKC #ID which many BYB will probably take advantage. To me it's almost like saying the AKC is now on the same level as CKC or any other pet registry. In all honesty I think it is probably a ploy by some AKC big wig to rake in more money.

I kind of feel the same way..

soryloveyorkie · 07-21-2009, 09:12 PM

I like the idea.

chachi · 07-21-2009, 09:36 PM

I didnt see anything wrong with it untill I saw a mixed breed byb on here saying mixed breed pups could now be a akc registered. I think it could end up being a selling point for them

Breeze · 07-21-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Yogi4Me

I have mixed feelings (pardon the pun...lol). I think it is great to recognize the greatness in any dog regardless of pedigree, however, what worries me is the fact that these dogs will receive an AKC #ID which many BYB will probably take advantage. To me it's almost like saying the AKC is now on the same level as CKC or any other pet registry. In all honesty I think it is probably a ploy by some AKC big wig to rake in more money.

Agree.

milk cocoa · 07-21-2009, 09:39 PM

being the mama of a mixed breed i thinks its great! lol

yorkiekist · 07-21-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I didnt see anything wrong with it untill I saw a mixed breed byb on here saying mixed breed pups could now be a akc registered. I think it could end up being a selling point for them

But they will only get an AkC # when they are spayed and neutered. Not many bybers or mills will keep the pups that long. That would take away too much profit.

chachi · 07-21-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiekist

But they will only get an AkC # when they are spayed and neutered. Not many bybers or mills will keep the pups that long. That would take away too much profit.

I know that I just think they could tell people who are interested in mix breed dogs that if they get their dog spay or neutered they could be registered and that could be a selling point for more mixed dogs to be sold

yorkiekist · 07-21-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I know that I just think they could tell people who are interested in mix breed dogs that if they get their dog spay or neutered they could be registered and that could be a selling point for more mixed dogs to be sold

I totally forgot how bybers and mills and twist anything to make an extra buck out of it!!

chachi · 07-21-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiekist

I totally forgot how bybers and mills and twist anything to make an extra buck out of it!!

We had one on here that was doing that exact thing not too long ago

milk cocoa · 07-21-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiekist

I totally forgot how bybers and mills and twist anything to make an extra buck out of it!!

whats a byber?

07-21-2009, 11:17 AM	#1
yorkiegirl2 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,394	AKC Announces New Program for Mixed Breeds Just wondering how everyone feels about this...? American Kennel Club - AKC Announces New Program for Mixed Breeds

07-21-2009, 11:26 AM	#2
kay6688 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,163 Blog Entries: 1	I think it is great news! All breeds are from somewhere & now all can be included & not ostracized for being a mix! __________________ Jaxon Macy Remi and R.I.P. Trixie's Mom Kay

07-21-2009, 11:32 AM	#3
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	I think this issue was discussed on another thread. I think its a great idea. All the mixes must be spayed/neutered to participate and will not be allowed in conformation showing. But it will get families involved the the "dog world", so to speak. Who knows, maybe this will turn a childs dream into a reality. Maybe being a handler or trainer. If nothing else, this new program will be educational. __________________ *BUYCOTT ARIZONA*

07-21-2009, 05:55 PM	#5
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	I think it's fine. They will hold their events seperate from the purebred. Should this be on the General Discussion List? __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

07-21-2009, 09:12 PM	#7
soryloveyorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 172	good I like the idea. __________________ soryloveyorkie!!!!!!

07-21-2009, 05:51 PM	#4
Yogi4Me YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Logansport,IN,USA Posts: 4	I have mixed feelings (pardon the pun...lol). I think it is great to recognize the greatness in any dog regardless of pedigree, however, what worries me is the fact that these dogs will receive an AKC #ID which many BYB will probably take advantage. To me it's almost like saying the AKC is now on the same level as CKC or any other pet registry. In all honesty I think it is probably a ploy by some AKC big wig to rake in more money.

07-21-2009, 09:36 PM	#8
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I didnt see anything wrong with it untill I saw a mixed breed byb on here saying mixed breed pups could now be a akc registered. I think it could end up being a selling point for them __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-21-2009, 09:39 PM	#10
milk cocoa Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 14	being the mama of a mixed breed i thinks its great! lol __________________ I love my Juicy juice!