Purebred or mixed??

[lisaly]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

that is with the certificates they do send you one certificate a year, after that is more money, and yes, I do, I can't support an organization that is allowing something that was frown upon just like a puppy mill, just because a BIG name kennel decided to do it, now is an accepted practice, inline breeding, has always been done, behind the scenes now is ok, if you know how to do it.. what is wrong is wrong and that is why all the pure breeds are suffering. I am done with them. I will not support them anymore.
is just like I said an inconvinience truth..

From all that I've read from your posts, you sound like a wonderful breeder who really cares about your babies. I have a difficult time with some of the "ethical" decisions the AKC is making, but at this point it is still the most reputable organization there is in the United States. There doesn't seem to be any controls on the other registrations used here, and I really questions the ethics behind these registries. I don't condone the breeding of merle to merle either, but what other registry is there in the United States that supports DNA testing and controls on breeders? If not the AKC, what else is there for responsible, ethical breeding?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by carmen in nj

I said linebreeding, AKC allows inlinebreeding if you know how to do it, do you really think that bad breeders are going to accept that they don't know.. I doubt it, and they know the difference betweeninbreeding and linebreeding? and yes I am super upset with the AKC and their NEW practices,maybe IF the president and board sees the light, maybe the dogs will benefit once more, did you know that Malachie the little pekingnese that won can barely breathe and he cant control his body temperature? and the list goes on and on.. to make my point, i just want people to do their homework and DO NOT buy a dog based on a registry alone.
i hope you mention that when recomending AKC so highly. I am very upset with the new that they are allowing in their ranks now.
I know they were accepting some new practices but gezzz. it hurts me to say that some people that are Not breeders in this board know MORE than some AKC so call yorkie and silky breeders..
and I am done, here..
I am sad enogh for one day..
hugs and have a nice weekend.

Hope I haven't added to your upset, and I agree that a person should not buy a dog based on a registry alone! I think people should be aware that the AKC is just a registry, but it's the only reputable registry, and yes, bad breeders as well as puppy mill breeders use it. However, many bad breeders and puppy mill breeders have been thrown out of the AKC, usually for their records being incorrect, and millers have been thrown out because they have broken state laws regarding kennel conditions, and the AKC can oust them if they break State laws. So let's not give them any "excuses” on how they can continue to mislead the public.

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

The very first step, but not the only step, is to find a breeder who registers with the AKC.

I agree! It's not the only thing to look for, but it is the first thing I look for. If you aren't an AKC breeder, I'll never make it to your door to even look at your pups and parents.