Does everyone get "papers" on their dogs?

[sasamrit]

Both my dogs are AKC register. I didn't even know what it was or what it meant at the time. All I knew was that if the dog is AKC then the breeder was probably reputable. The breeder had the litter register so we only had to transfer the dogs to our name. And we got tags. We also register for the lost & found since both dogs have been microchipped. It was only 20 dollars so it's that not bad.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by sasamrit

Both my dogs are AKC register. I didn't even know what it was or what it meant at the time. All I knew was that if the dog is AKC then the breeder was probably reputable. The breeder had the litter register so we only had to transfer the dogs to our name. And we got tags. We also register for the lost & found since both dogs have been microchipped. It was only 20 dollars so it's that not bad.

While I believe in supporting the AKC, it is not true, that all AKC breeders are reputable. There are many puppy mills still attached to the AKC, and as long as they are abiding by state laws, there is not much the AKC can do to suspend them. Also, many backyard breeders, and unethical breeders are involved with the AKC, as long as they are following some fairly basic rules, they will not be suspended. So while it is the best registry, it in no way establishes the fact that the breeder is reputable, honest, or knowledge. It is just the first step in checking breeder's credentials.