| gracielove | 08-06-2013 06:11 PM |
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Originally Posted by normarae63
(Post 4287603)
I so wish we had more members here that are also members of the AKC. I'd love to hear their viewpoints on this & until I've seen for myself documentation of the AKC supporting puppymills, I will continue to refer people to them when looking for a purebred pup. However, I do also tell people that it's the buyers' responsibility to really research ANY breeder they may find. As with anything, there's always more to the story than what is reported by the ASPCA & HSUS. I've seen articles on both organizations websites stating inaccurate claims, ie mixed breeds are more healthy & have less genetic defects than purebred dogs.
There's NO WAY nine inspectors nationwide is enough to properly handle home visitations of all the breeders connected to the AKC.
I TOTALLY support those who choose instead to adopt a pup from reputable rescues.
| I would also still suggest that people look for an AKC registered pup but that is only one criteria when looking for a pup.
Usually when a state starts trying to enact legislation that would put the bite on the puppy mills AKC will send out letters to their breeders warning them of legislation that might effect their ability to breed unrestricted. It scares decent breeders into thinking that they are going to be shut down by the actions listed in the legislation. This gets breeders all riled up and they write their letters to the state objecting.
Sadly, AKC has the money and power to help write legislation that would be fair to reputable breeders and at the same time put the bite on puppy mills but instead they block any changes that are suggested. It's a very sad situation.
If they were only concerned about keeping accurate records for dog breeders then legislation about how people keep dogs that are being bred would not be a major issue, however, AKC has their fingers in a few other profitable pies. They say they are defending dog breeders and that may be true but at the same time they are defending really BAD breeders. | 