Apri

[kenw]

Has anyone herd of this reg.

[Amazing Yorkies]

American Pet Registry. Started by Breeders. In my opinion, used only when a Breeder can't comply with AKC rules or regulations. Many Breeders, (if not most) that use any registration other than AKC have been suspended from AKC for breaking breeding regulations. Most use the excuse that AKC is too expensive, yet it is only $25.00 per litter and $2.00 per pup to register a litter. Then sell for $100's or $1000's per puppy. Doesn't make much sense to me.
But like always just my opinion

[Nancy1999]

Commercial breeders started APRI. Many breeders been thrown out of the AKC for not passing kennel inspections, and not keeping accurate records. Big corporations, such as the Hunte Corporation, buy the dogs from lots of semi-small breeders. They formed the registry so that these breeders could sell "registered" dogs, and not have to worry about such things as adequate kennel conditions or proper paperwork. Many of these dogs wind up in pet stores, and some are sold to backyard breeders who tend to breed for profit. The general public is rather ignorant about registries, and just assumes that a registered dog means something, this is a huge difference in registries and the requirements necessary for registrations. This link has some good information about the different registries.

APRI - AMERICA'S PET REGISTRY INC. Advertises free registration for commercial breeders. Non Profit 'dedicated to the preservation of the professional pet industry', dogs and cats. Founded by retailers of pets (commercial breeders and resellers). Registries

[Amazing Yorkies]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Commercial breeders started APRI. Many breeders been thrown out of the AKC for not passing kennel inspections, and not keeping accurate records. Big corporations, such as the Hunte Corporation, buy the dogs from lots of semi-small breeders. They formed the registry so that these breeders could sell "registered" dogs, and not have to worry about such things as adequate kennel conditions or proper paperwork. Many of these dogs wind up in pet stores, and some are sold to backyard breeders who tend to breed for profit. The general public is rather ignorant about registries, and just assumes that a registered dog means something, this is a huge difference in registries and the requirements necessary for registrations. This link has some good information about the different registries.

Much better said!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Amazing Yorkies

Much better said!

Lol, I thought you said it so much nicer!

[ILOVEYORKIES2]

They are a great registry. They also require a 3 generation pedigree before they will register a dog.

[Sugar's Mom]

I would never in a million years buy a dog thru APRI for all the reason's stated above.

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by ILOVEYORKIES2

They are a great registry. They also require a 3 generation pedigree before they will register a dog.

Are you serious?

[ILOVEYORKIES2]

Originally Posted by livingdustmops

Are you serious?

Yes, I am MOST Serious. Everyone is all high and mighty on AKC when they have more problems then most registries combined.

[CouversMom]

Originally Posted by ILOVEYORKIES2

They are a great registry. They also require a 3 generation pedigree before they will register a dog.

This is completely wrong.

The APRI registers dogs who do not have documented pedigrees.

PA Puppy Mills - BOYCOTT Stores That Sell Puppy Mill Dogs PetsPlus Pet Shops in PA & NJ

Do your research before you buy a dog. I would NEVER buy a pup from a APRI registerred breeder. I have walked through pet stores filled with APRI pups

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by CouversMom

This is completely wrong.

The APRI registers dogs who do not have documented pedigrees.

PA Puppy Mills - BOYCOTT Stores That Sell Puppy Mill Dogs PetsPlus Pet Shops in PA & NJ

Do your research before you buy a dog. I would NEVER buy a pup from a APRI registerred breeder. I have walked through pet stores filled with APRI pups

Thank you Cindy!!!!!!!!!! Now, that being said, I dual register my AKC dogs that I am showing UKC with UKC. They DO require a three generation pedigree and also a copy of the AKC certificate to register your dog. I just sent in one today for my little show puppy. Maybe she meant UKC?

[ILOVEYORKIES2]

Originally Posted by CouversMom

This is completely wrong.

The APRI registers dogs who do not have documented pedigrees.

PA Puppy Mills - BOYCOTT Stores That Sell Puppy Mill Dogs PetsPlus Pet Shops in PA & NJ

Do your research before you buy a dog. I would NEVER buy a pup from a APRI registerred breeder. I have walked through pet stores filled with APRI pups

I think you are wrong. Why don't you call them and just ask?

[livingdustmops]

You can ask anyone on YT and they will tell you I am not in love with AKC but they are head and shoulders above APRI. APRI just stands for breeding anything to anything...and a way to sucker people into giving $$$$ for a "registered/papered" dog...it is only good for the paper part (for putting under the puppy).

America's Pet Registry, Inc.:
What is America's Pet Registry?

America's Pet Registry, Inc. is an internationally recognized association of responsible pet owners, breeders, distributors, veterinarians, retailers, pet product manufacturers, and other concerned parties dedicated to the humane care of animals, the preservation of quality bloodlines, and the individual's right of pet ownership. As such, all share a deep commitment to our animal wards.

America's Pet Registry is the nation's only dog and cat pet registry service dedicated to the pet owner and to the preservation of the professional pet industry;
America's Pet Registry is the nation's only dog and cat pet registry dedicated to preserving the individual's right to own and breed pets;

America's Pet Registry is the nation's only pet registry service chartered and supported by the pet industry itself;

America's Pet Registry is the nation's only pet registry that dedicates all funds to promote pet ownership and the pet industry;

America's Pet Registry is the nation's only pet registry specifically chartered to protect pet owners' rights and to promote pet ownership;

America's Pet Registry provides excellent, down-to-earth customer service and maintains courteous problem resolution along with the fastest service in the industry;

America's Pet Registry encourages, not discourages, responsible pet breeding and pet ownership; and

America's Pet Registry boosts pet owner recognition with Premier Pet Citizen Awards.

No other registration service can make all those claims, not that any other would want to do so. All the other registries and kennel clubs are self-serving and/or antagonistic toward the pet industry, and many actually discourage pet breeding and pet ownership. What a pile of crap!
For a brochure and more information on America's Pet Registry, Inc. please email your address and we'll be glad to send it.


· Who Controls APRI?

APRI is managed by a board of directors equally dedicated to preserving the individual's right to own and breed pets. If you as a professional breeder ever contributed to a puppy check-off in the 1980's or 90's, YOU PAID FOR THE REGISTRY, and it is your organization.

APRI recently re-incorporated as a for-profit corporation. We were advised by our CPA and our attorney that we could not contribute to many political issues affecting the pet industry and pet ownership as a non-profit corporation (as we were for the first 10 years of our existence). Since protecting and promoting pet ownership and the breeding of pets is one of our primary goals, we need to be able to promote favorable legislation and oppose unfavorable legislative attempts to restrict or eliminate pet owners and breeders.

I recently bought a puppy, and, until I received the papers, I didn't realize it was sold to me with a "limited" registration. I am going to send the papers to the AKC, but was wondering if, once I receive the papers, could I then register the pup with AKC?

APRI will dual register any AKC dog if the breeder/owner is in good standing with AKC.

We do not restrict breeding simply because of the limited registration (see comments to previous question). However, we expect pet owners and breeders to refrain from breeding any dog with limited registration if it is limited because of genetic or health problems.

All potential pet owners and breeders should seriously question the reason behind any limited registration
Do you really need more dogs breed that are just mutts, unhealthy, or out of the standard!!!!!Do you believe this?

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by ILOVEYORKIES2

Yes, I am MOST Serious. Everyone is all high and mighty on AKC when they have more problems then most registries combined.

I am curious ILoveYorkies2 -- are you a breeder or a broker? I ask because of your past posts, often saying you have visited breeders' kennels in MO, OK, and other states; sticking up for kennels that others report as puppymills, and your steadfast support of the commercial registry APRI.

In addition to some of the reasons stated against using a registry like APRI which was started by puppymills, another reason not to use it would be their open dishonesty in encouraging people who have bought an AKC dog with limited registration to register with them for free so they can breed. I find this to be a very unscrupulous policy! Some of those limited registrations are done because of health and genetic problems that SHOULD NOT be perpetuated to future generations. Here a registry promotes going against a legal binding contract from a reputable AKC breeder and breeding the dog regardless. That tells me the organization has no ethics or moral code.

APRI is basically a registry started and continued to undermine the AKC, imo. They did not want to comply with DNA requirements for frequently used sires and humane kennel operations, so they started the registry and now they go so far as to encourage those with limited AKC registration to dual enroll with them so they can go ahead and breed their dogs even though some bought their dogs for less without breeding rights, or may even have dogs that have been found to have genetic reasons for NOT breeding.

My suggestion will always be to choose the safest route and stick with AKC!

[CouversMom]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

I am curious ILoveYorkies2 -- are you a breeder or a broker? I ask because of your past posts, often saying you have visited breeders' kennels in MO, OK, and other states; sticking up for kennels that others report as puppymills, and your steadfast support of the commercial registry APRI.

In addition to some of the reasons stated against using a registry like APRI which was started by puppymills, another reason not to use it would be their open dishonesty in encouraging people who have bought an AKC dog with limited registration to register with them for free so they can breed. I find this to be a very unscrupulous policy! Some of those limited registrations are done because of health and genetic problems that SHOULD NOT be perpetuated to future generations. Here a registry promotes going against a legal binding contract from a reputable AKC breeder and breeding the dog regardless. That tells me the organization has no ethics or moral code.

APRI is basically a registry started and continued to undermine the AKC, imo. They did not want to comply with DNA requirements for frequently used sires and humane kennel operations, so they started the registry and now they go so far as to encourage those with limited AKC registration to dual enroll with them so they can go ahead and breed their dogs even though some bought their dogs for less without breeding rights, or may even have dogs that have been found to have genetic reasons for NOT breeding.

My suggestion will always be to choose the safest route and stick with AKC!

Well said! I completely agree!