Im trying to buy a puppy but, some of them say that the dog is AKC or CKC registered.
What does that mean and is it good to have a dog that is registered??
(Best answer gets 10 points!)
And What Is a Breeder? What happens when you breed a dog? Is it good?
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AKC is the most recognized registry. If you are talking about CKC as in Continental Kennel Club, it is a crap registry that will register anything, it is not worth the paper it is printed on. If you mean CKC as in Canadian Kennel Club, it is also a reputable registry.
AKC or CKC registered do not mean quality dogs, it is only a history of the dogs parentage/bloodlines. If you want to find quality dogs go to shows and meet the breeders and handlers, also contact breed clubs that can direct you to reputable breeders.
ETA: A breeder is anyone who breeds dogs.
A reputable breeder shows their dogs to their championship or works them in their intended jobs. They also do genetic and health testing to ensure healthy dogs, they have the pups vet checked, vaccinated and they socialize their pups. They require contracts (spay and neuter) and will take the dog back for its entire life if need be and will always be available to answer any questions you may have.
BYB, puppymills do none of this stuff and once you pay your money they are done with you. They breed for the cash it brings not for the love and respect of the breed.
If you breed a dog you should have done lots of research and know what to do, what to expect and have mentors to help you. Without it you can end up with many complications and/or pups that are unhealthy.
K
CKC (Continental Kennel Club) is a scam registry used by puppymillers so they can claim their dogs have "papers".
AKC is a legitimate purebreed registry.
AKC registration ALONE is not a guarantee of quality
Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:
1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?
2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time & money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?
3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?
4. Did the breeder conduct extensive interviews with you and every member of your family?
5. Have the sire & dam received all available health clearances, (eg. OFA Hip & Eye, Thyroid testing, THESE VARY FOR EACH BREED)
6. Is she willing to honestly discuss any possible genetic defects that may exist in her line?
7. Does she have a Sales Contract?
8. Does the contract contain a clause stipulating that you spay or neuter the puppy before it reaches a certain
age?
9. Does the contract contain a clause stating that if at any time in the puppy's life, you can no longer care for it, it must be returned to the breeder? (This ensures that no animal bred by this breeder will ever end up in a shelter).
10. Will the breeder maintain contact with you for the life of the puppy to answer questions and help in general?
SureKat
If you're going to get a puppy with papers make sure it's AKC and not CKC. If you need to find a reliable breeder go to http://www.akc.org A registered dog is only important if you're going to show or breed the dog and even then you'll want to get a top quality pup. Just because a dog is registered doesn't mean it's a show or breeding prospect. If you don't care about that see if http://www.petfinder.com has a puppy you may want. At least check out AKC's site a learn a bit more about breeders and breeds. I'm sure no matter what you'll get a great puppy. All the best;~)
abbyful
AKC registered is good. I would not buy a "purebred" dog WITHOUT an AKC registration because then you really don't know if it's purebred. Not to mention, any reputable breeder will have their dogs registered with the AKC.
(NOTE: Having AKC registered dogs is NOT a guarantee dogs are quality and the breeder is reputable. However, if the breed doesn't have their dogs registered, that is a MAJOR red flag that they aren't reputable. The AKC is just a registry, a centralized record keeping, they are NOT the "breed standard" police or the "reputable breeder" police.)
CKC, if you are referring to the Continental Kennel Club, is a SCAM registry. It's not legit, and they will register anything, even mutts, if you and 2 of your buddies sign a piece of paper claiming the dog purebred. Stay away from any breeders with CKC registered dogs.
If the CKC you're referring to is the Canadian Kennel Club, then that is legit, it is Canada's equivalent of the AKC. A dog can be registered to both the Canadian Kennel Club and the AKC if all the hoops are jumped through to have it done.
Anonymous
The registration just means that they're purebred. They can enter AKC shows and stuff like that. It says nothing whatsoever about the personality of the dog and whether or not he would be good for you. Personally, I prefer to get a mutt from the pound - I've had two, and they're very good dogs. But if you want a purebred, just ask if you can spend some time with it first to make sure he's what you're looking for.