AKC vs. APRI

[Amazing Yorkies]

Oh, I understand that, and I agree Bama, there are still too many flying under the radar, but they are more likely to get caught now with DNA. Especially if a male puppy is sold to a breeder that breeds their male enough times to require DNA. It's not fool proof, but a step in the right direction. Eventually, some one down the line will give a male breeding rights.
The article was so outdated that I felt the utmost urge to post, I'm sorry I ranted.
Hugs to all

[Ladymom]

Of course there are deceitful breeders in every registry including the AKC, but the AKC is the oldest and most reputable registry and the only one that requires DNA testing.

Unfortunately, registries that just take a breeders word that a pedigree is accurate can lead to inaccurate or fraudulent papers. The AKC will take action for inaccurate records, such as fines or suspension. As Ples found with the ACA (American Canine Association), some of these other registries do not investigate complaints or impose any disciplinary actions.

As I said in my other post, it's buyer beware when looking for a reputable breeder. You should do you homework and make sure the breeder knows about the breed standard, follows the club guidelines (like keeping puppies until they are 12 weeks old), does genetic screening and health testing of the parents, etc. Papers from any registry won't guarantee a healthy puppy or one that looks like the breed is supposed to look.

[alex_143]

Originally Posted by Amazing Yorkies

Notice the article was written in 1995!!
With DNA, AKC has, and will continue to weed out incorrect breeding. 5 yrs ago, I received a letter from AKC stating that a female that I had purchased for breeding did not match her sire. It took a year for the breeder to DNA all her dogs and get it straightened out for me. I was frustrated but grateful that AKC was indeed doing their job and caught it.
AKC does have more inspectors now, and they inspect breeders that have a certain amount of litters, once every 2 yrs, as long as they have no problems. When they inspect, they also DNA mom's, dads, and puppies on the premises, as well as paperwork.
With AKC, every male that has sired 3 litters needs to be DNA'd and they match that to his parents, grandparents and so forth. If they don't match, he and all of his progeny is suspended and removed from the AKC registry. Anyone lying about the parentage will eventually be caught with AKC. Sadly, when a disreputable breeder gets caught with AKC, they simply can register with another registry, that doesn't require DNA, and keep on breeding.
I'm sorry, I usually keep my opinions to myself, but that outdated article really bothered me. I take my breedings very seriously and I, for one, will only use and recommend AKC registration!
I apologize now to reputable breeders using other registrations. Some of you started out breeding with other registrations, and this was not meant to hurt you in any way. Just voicing my opinion on something I believe in!

here and to show you that these things havent only been happeneing in 1995 this article is from 2007!!!!!!! below is the main part from the article and below that is the site it cam from!!!!!

3) The sales pitch, "AKC registered" has been used repeatedly by the puppy mill/pet shop industry and has duped the public into believing that if a dog bares the AKC registered title, it must be of quality. The fact of the matter is that the American Kennel Club (AKC) is merely a registering body. "Papers" on a dog mean that the animal is certifiably purebred. It does not guarantee anything else. There are no requirements necessary in order for a dog to be registered other than having AKC-registered parents. Health, temperament, or where a dog came from, have no bearing on the matter.

http://clubs.akc.org/gpca/gpupmill.html

oh and theres this one

http://network.bestfriends.org/puppy...ews/11808.html


and this one:

http://dogblog.dogster.com/2006/09/1...e-corporation/

i could go on but im gonna go eat!!!! read up everyone!!! on and one more thing im not trying to say that the akc is evil they have alot of really good breeders but just like other registeries but also like other registeries it has its mills and really bad breeders that dont care about nothing but money

[mizzwanned]

I have also wondered the same thing..