Is A AKC and CKC registered dog good to have?

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.

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?

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;~)

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.

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.

I don;t understand why some users were getting low rates for answering your question in right way... Guess mine will be put down as well. Having dog with "papers" means alot but only if from good breeder. Puppy mills are not breeders, they breed for money and alot of them are inbreeds which are more likely to get sick. If getting puppy from good breeder you will know there was no inbreeding, and all of the health history. Simply 99% You know what you getting. If you don;t want to pay alot for a puppy just get one from the shelter. Mutts are most likely to be in good health and live long :) Plus you save a life.

my pup is purebred black labradore retriever.... her parents are both akc registered... i have to register her too. but it really only matters if you are going to show, compete, or breed them....right now labs are basically over populated on the registrys.... people breed them to make a profit. a true animal lover will only breed them for the betterment of the breed....that is the whole point of the akc... to have the best of breed.... again unforutnalty people go buy a pup for a few hundred buck, only to try to turn a profit.... ......... my puppy was the pick of the litter,,, the breeders had a good cash offer for her, but knew the guy only wanter her to breed for money......so instead they gave her to me for free, i am a stay at home mom of 3 kids... and they wanted her to be with a family , not a greedy breeder......... she is a healthy, smart puppy, we go for her last shots this afternnon... she is our family, and we love her. the akc papers mean nothing campared to what she has done for our family.... my 2yr old started talking within a week of her coming here... and sleeping in her own bed. my teens get involved with training and obedience traing, this gives us a family project and brings us closer...

I would NEVER buy a CKC dog for myself ( Continental Kennel Club) and I certainly wouldn't allow my dog to breed with one. AKC is the only registry I will be involved with since I don't live in Canada.

As the past owner of high-priced pedigree dogs, I don't think I'll get the 10 points but....

Unless you are going to show or breed the dog, all that pedigree means is that you are are going to have problems specific to that breed. At 51 years of age and have owned many dogs, I assert that the best dog is a mutt...preferably one you rescue from the pound. That dog will be your best friend for life, without all the hassles pedigree dogs have.

My current pets: Shih-tzus (2). Small Poodle and something Mutt (1) Ugliest 13 lb mutt you have ever seen (1). Large Mutt (1)

The two shih-tzus eat up the major portion of our dog budget, what with vet bills,skin problems, and haircuts. The mutts get a checkup and shots and are good to go, and are all around better dogs.

Well, that means the dog has papers proving it has pure bloodlines of whatever breed it is. It's called "pedigree".

No, it's really not "better" or important unless you plan to breed or show the dog.

Honestly- the very best dog to have is a cross-breed, as they have what is called "hybrid vigor" which means they are physically not as prone to illness.

Also, there are so many dogs to be had for just the cost of a neuter or spay at the humane society and in the newspaper.

Puppies are pretty hard as they need constant care and attention- the way a puppy is treated early on is very important and influences the kind of adult it will be.

You also need to think about size and the space you can provide, and if you have neighbors you don't want a barky dog.

There is no need to spend hundreds of dollars on a dog when there are plenty of perfectly wonderful dogs that need a home.