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URGENT!!!! the AKC is considering registering Designer dogs The AKC is doing a survey to get opinions on registering mixed breeds. Please go and take the survey and let them know how you feel. I believe the deadline for doing this is Saturday March 31 http://www.akc.org/mixedbreed_survey/ |
Hey Jeanie! I just completed the survey. Thank you for posting this!! Tammy |
thanks for the headss up. my feeling about designer dogs is that they are high priced mutts. Sorry!!!!!!!! |
Just took the survey. I really hate that they are even questioning mixed-breeds..........my personal opinion is that of Sugar's mom (high priced mutts). If one really wants one then there are plenty to be rescued. |
:eek: :eek: WHAT???????:2omg: :2omg: IT CAN'T BE SO:eyeballpc |
This is just in the preliminary stages. What this survey is about is consideration in registering mixed breeds to compete in areas of obedience and agility....They will be able to compete against each other, however, unable to compete against pure breeds. Keep in mind today altered purebreds and non AKC registered dogs can compete with special documentation required to be filed. |
Did you notice that on the survery, they specifically stated spayed/neutered mixed breeds. so they are not advocating the breeding of these dogs, just allowing them to participate in events. |
The survey has been around for awhile.....Now the ability for mixed breeds to compete in this area has been done in Great Britian for sometime with no adverse reaction. In the USA most pure breed dog fanciers are taking a stand against it.....I'm not for it either. Just concerned if it passes, how much further AKC will take it to increase those AKC registrations. |
After I got my Bijou (APR reg.) I have done enough homework to know it is a worthless piece of paper. Haven't even sent it in yet. They will reg. anything. AKC seems to be the only good reg. left. I sure hope they don't go the same route as all the other reg. out there. |
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When it all gets down to it....money talks as usual.:( |
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If you are in favor of it, then you should take the survey and let that be known. there is a question on there as to how you feel they should be classified. should they get the same titles or should their titles have an "M" after them to signify mixed breed. I personally can't see the harm in letting them compete in the companion dog events, and they do specify spayed/neutered mised breeds. It might acutually encourage people to adopt shelter dogs if they were allowed to participate in companion events. However, I understand some of the concerns, that others have, if they are allowed. |
LOL I don't think i'm in favor of it - I think the AKC should keep it's standards but then again... times change....and we sometimes have to go with the flow....but I do like what you said on the shelter dogs... I can't take the survey - my Adobe Reader is messed up and I can't see or open ANY PDF Files - it really sucks cause I want to print postage off my computer and can't ...or read stuff like the survey :( Until I figure out how to restore the application without reformatting my whole computer I'm doomed to NO PDF action |
I have no idea what my opinion is on this. all dogs were mutts at sometime considering they had to come from somewhere right. yorkies and other purebreed dogs didnt just magically happen. But I dont think they should be making mutts especially on purpose and then selling htem at outrageous prices as designer dogs. this is rediculous you know how many mutts ive had in my day any dang dog could be a designer mutt if you know the kind of dogs involved in the making of the puppy. I had a pit bull lab once we can call it a pit retriever and then make millions. lol |
I just took the survey. I think it will hep increase registration for AKC and maybe at the events they will do more Awareness type things. I don't see the harm expecially since it did say for spayed or nutered only. |
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AKC is not considering registering them per se...they are considering ILPing mixed breeds. In order to get an ILP your dog has to be neutered...and it's only for competition purposes....like agility and obedience...not show purposes...I don't think it's a big deal if they do it. All dogs should be able to compete in performance events if they want to. |
I did not do the survey because it really does not matter to me. However, I do not like anyone to call a mixed breed "MUTTS". I find this word to be disrespectfull to those who have a mixed breed. My son and DIL recently purchased one of those designer dogs, for lack of a better word. I could not figure out why anyone would pay $1,000.00 for a pup with no papers. He is beautiful and I love him. He is a cavapoo from a breeder in GA. His mother was a mimi poodle and father a King Charles Cavilier Spaniel. I know there are so very many dogs in shelters who need loving homes but if someone wishes to pay this large amount of money that's their business. We all know shelter dogs are so much less but there is not a thing we can do about it. I have always had rescues and was completely happy with them. They were always a mixbreed and were wonderful loving, smart pets. Buddy is my first purebreed pet! We each have a different reason for what we do and just have to respect it. I don't believe there is a Mutt in the entire world! |
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The Yorkshire Terrier is a member of the American Kennel Club's Toy Group. There are differing opinions on the origins of the breed. The 18th edition of the AKC's Complete Dog Book says that: "The Yorkshire Terrier traces to the Waterside Terrier, a small longish-coated dog, bluish-gray in colour, weighing between 6 and 20 pounds." Other sources place the Yorkie as a cross between the Maltese (also a toy breed) and the now-extinct Black and Tan Terrier. |
I voted for mixed breeds to be able to compete. Especially in the companion and agility trials. These are neutered mixed breeds, they aren't advocating 'designer dogs'; they're just checking into opening up these fun competitions to people who have wonderful dogs even if they aren't purebred. I once had a German Shepherd mix (her name was Einstein), lol, he was so smart. We put him in a dog training class, that also offered agility training. He loved it; it was so fun. I was very sad that he couldn't truly compete; he was a natural. Unfortunately, he died 6 years ago after jumping a fence when we were visiting relatives. We're not sure exactly what happened; we found him missing within minutes, and found him right away; but he ate or got into something poisonous. He started vomiting -- we took him to the vet; but he couldn't save Einstein. Very sad, anyway, he was a mix -- he was a wonderful dog that we rescued from the local shelter, and I truly believe he could have seriously competed in the agility shows. |
I think that allowing the mixed breeds to compete in performance competitions would encourage more people to adopt from rescues. AND, like Rhapsody said, the dogs have to be neutered to compete, which would encourage people to spay/neuter their pets. |
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Great post Archie :bravo: I agree with you completely! I don't think they should be called "mutts" either!!! I only have 1 mixed breed & she's a Poodle mix I got from the local shelter a few years ago, they told me her time was running out soon and that was all that needed to be said. I love her just as much as I love my Yorkies & my Shih-Tzu! Pam |
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That's just my opinion anyway.... |
I don't know much about the rules of the AKC, nor am I a breeder so I'm not voting. Max is purebred, but is DKC.??? I have never heard of this and didn't bother registering him. He's neutered so it will never be a problem to the breed. I do find the term "mutt" used in a derogatory way a little strong. Plenty of people have mixed breeds that they love dearly. As long as they're not trying to pass them off as purebreeds, and are breeding healthy, well cared for puppies, they're not hurting anyone. A lot of people can't afford purebreeds, but are great pet owners and many take rescue mixed breeds home. Judy |
purbred dogs are mixed dogs so what's the differents if you read the history of yorkie terriers they are mixed I read the history so before any of you try to bite my head off for me saying this go read the history and get yoour facts straight ok. |
I guess I have mixed feelings about it. It's understandable from the AKC's point of view to want to increase membership numbers/dollars. And as they stated, increased numbers give them more power when it comes to pet legislation. That is a good thing. On the negative side, they run the risk of damaging their prestigious reputation and many years of tradition. For me it's a tough call. |
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Visit the YTCA.org site....Joan Gordon, one of the great woman that has contributed so much in the Yorkshire Terrier world has researched and written the history of the Yorkshire Terrier. You can read her findings there Yes, every breed had it's origins from somewhere, the difference is that when developing these breeds procedures were followed do have them recognized by the various registries around the world. |
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