Why do so many people on this site refuse to recognise anything other than the AKC?
I have seen people being told they have mutts because their dogs are registered with a different council - I'm not talking Continental Kennel Club or the American Pet Registry but internationally recognised organisations such as the UK Kennel Club, the ANKC or the various state bodies in Australia etc.
I remember one person being told that the only reputable breeders had AKC registration so obviously her CCCQ (Canine Control Council of Queensland) papers meant absolutely nothing and she had been conned.
Believe it or not the US is not the world and the AKC is not the only dog registration body!!
Why not do some research before saying things like this?
** In Australia each state has its own controlling body that works under the Australian National Kennel Council.
I have seen people being told they have mutts because their dogs are registered with a different council - I'm not talking Continental Kennel Club or the American Pet Registry but internationally recognised organisations such as the UK Kennel Club, the ANKC or the various state bodies in Australia etc.
I remember one person being told that the only reputable breeders had AKC registration so obviously her CCCQ (Canine Control Council of Queensland) papers meant absolutely nothing and she had been conned.
Believe it or not the US is not the world and the AKC is not the only dog registration body!!
Why not do some research before saying things like this?
** In Australia each state has its own controlling body that works under the Australian National Kennel Council.
"Believe it or not the US is not the world and the AKC is not the only dog registration body!!"--- You answer is here... (most) people that live in the US believe that the US is the only country that matters and they think we're better than everyone else... therefore the AKC (American Kennel Club) is the only one that should matter because they're American.
It's a stupid logic and I hardly agree but that's how the majority of people think. I used to think it was that way because the AKC had higher standards or they were a bigger registry but they're really not that different than anyone else. Americans are just kinda stupid.
My mom has a Mastiff that's UKC registered and he's a better looking dog than our neighbor's AKC mastiff... go figure. And on top of that, we have a Yorkie/Rat Terrier mix (yes she's a mutt) that's not registered and she's the cutest and sweetest dog we've ever owned. It isn't all about the registry, and in my opinion the only time those papers really matter is if you're into high dollar breeding and showing.
It's a stupid logic and I hardly agree but that's how the majority of people think. I used to think it was that way because the AKC had higher standards or they were a bigger registry but they're really not that different than anyone else. Americans are just kinda stupid.
My mom has a Mastiff that's UKC registered and he's a better looking dog than our neighbor's AKC mastiff... go figure. And on top of that, we have a Yorkie/Rat Terrier mix (yes she's a mutt) that's not registered and she's the cutest and sweetest dog we've ever owned. It isn't all about the registry, and in my opinion the only time those papers really matter is if you're into high dollar breeding and showing.
1. Pure ignorance.
2. Some people tend to think that their country is the only country in the world. There are true Xenophobes out there and some countries seem to have more than others!
3. Unwillingness to learn about anything new and different - again, ignorance.
Anyway, so long as there are people such as yourself and myself out there who are aware that the AKC is only one registry and is limited to one country then we can spread the word and correct the ignorant answers regularly given.
I have one dog registered with CCC (Qld) and 1 with Dogs NSW and I am a member of North Australian Canine Association. Must be all bogus :D.
2. Some people tend to think that their country is the only country in the world. There are true Xenophobes out there and some countries seem to have more than others!
3. Unwillingness to learn about anything new and different - again, ignorance.
Anyway, so long as there are people such as yourself and myself out there who are aware that the AKC is only one registry and is limited to one country then we can spread the word and correct the ignorant answers regularly given.
I have one dog registered with CCC (Qld) and 1 with Dogs NSW and I am a member of North Australian Canine Association. Must be all bogus :D.
The AKC is one of the more responsible groups out there. A lot of other registries out there allow mutts to be registered (the AKC does not), or will register a frog if you put a collar on it.
Yes, people can register their dogs with other kennels and it's fine. But AKC is more strict on what dogs are registered, how many times a dog is bred, who the dog's owner is, etc. There are a lot of really bad registries out there.
Yes, people can register their dogs with other kennels and it's fine. But AKC is more strict on what dogs are registered, how many times a dog is bred, who the dog's owner is, etc. There are a lot of really bad registries out there.
I think it's accidental, I always tell people that to breed there dogs should be registered and I'm sure some of my answers say AKC. ItKs because sometimes when answer on here I forget that this is an international site. Obviously someone in a differant country uses a differant registry, AKC is suggested because it what people are familiar with. The main point tho is the dog should be part of a credible regestry as oppossed to the continental kennel club. I apologise for any answere that made some one think there countries club wasn't good enough as long as it's a credible registry that shows and wants quality dogs it's cool in my book.
AKC is not the only dog registry in the world but in the USA it is. That is where US RESIDENTS go to get a reputable breeder refferrals ect.. So if you live in a different part of the world like canada CKC thats your kennel club if you have a purebred dog. Meaning both parents to the pup have registration numbers. ALSO MUTTS can be registered with the AKC by applying for an LIP number or pals number.
Well what Australia does isn't a concern to the US or the AKC org. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
THIS IS WHERE AMERICANS REGISTER THERE PUREBRED DOG.
Well what Australia does isn't a concern to the US or the AKC org. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
THIS IS WHERE AMERICANS REGISTER THERE PUREBRED DOG.
Member of AKC & CKC
agreed. I have had people try to tell me my dogs are mutts because they are not registered through AKC, only UKC and ADBA..well derr their not registered through AKC because AKC does not register APBT's....alot of people like to talk about stuff they have no clue about.
you can fake papers through ANY registry it's not that hard and yes even AKC
before i open my mouth about any registry I look them up, if it says send in a pic of your dog and you will get papers, then its crap to me.
you can fake papers through ANY registry it's not that hard and yes even AKC
before i open my mouth about any registry I look them up, if it says send in a pic of your dog and you will get papers, then its crap to me.
The usual sheer lack of knowledge on their part. Of course many of these same people don't know there are many single breed registries out there and that many breed clubs want nothing to do with all breed registries like the AKC.
I live in the U.S. where the AKC is the most used registry. & have seen on here where any other registry is a junk registry.
But....... I am sure that it doesn't make any difference what registry it is, they cannot tell the high quality dogs from pet quality dogs just by the registry papers. I feel that AKC will paper a deformed litter as it does a high quality litter. The litter papers can & has been falsified & no one knows the difference. poor breeding techniques produce pups that should not be registered but they are.
Too many people are fooled by "registry papers" & don't know what they mean & assume they have a quality dog because it is registered. Not true. How do you tell someone who just got a puppy that the puppy is not what they think it is? & how do you stop them from breeding these poorly bred dogs?
I think the system is off kilter.
But....... I am sure that it doesn't make any difference what registry it is, they cannot tell the high quality dogs from pet quality dogs just by the registry papers. I feel that AKC will paper a deformed litter as it does a high quality litter. The litter papers can & has been falsified & no one knows the difference. poor breeding techniques produce pups that should not be registered but they are.
Too many people are fooled by "registry papers" & don't know what they mean & assume they have a quality dog because it is registered. Not true. How do you tell someone who just got a puppy that the puppy is not what they think it is? & how do you stop them from breeding these poorly bred dogs?
I think the system is off kilter.
Depends where you are.
AKC and Candian are the best in AMERICA
Australian Nation Kennel Council is the best in australia
Remember the best breeders belong to a BREED club ideally with there state or country and contrary to popular belief the breed standard does vary slightly
Basically a responsible breed club reconised ONLY purebred, the breeders should have show titles, and the dogs be at least 2years before being breed, parents should be hip, eye and elbow scored prior to breeding and the best are the lowest score possible, a responsible breeder doesn't produce Minature Maltese, Minature Australia Shepherd, Toy Australian Shepherd, Teacup Maltese, Teacup Chihuahua. A responsible breeder NEVER sell to a petshop, A responsible breeder sell at the earliest 8week old! 12weeks is better for small breeds.
A responsible breedeer BREED to there country breed standard!
CKC = Continental Kennel Club-CRAP
FCI = Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain-GOOD
NKC = National Kennel Club-NOT GOOD
NZKC = New Zealand Kennel Club-Good
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
CKC=Canadian Kennel Club-GOOD
ANKC=Australian National Kennel Club-GOOD
AKC=American Kennel Club-GOOD
UKC = United Kennel Club-NOT GOOD, but used to be
CET = Club Espa?ol de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)
ADI = Akbash Dogs International
ACA = Akita Club of America
ARF = Animal Research Foundation
ABBA = Alapaha Blue-Blood Bulldog Association
WWKC = World Wide Kennel Club
ARBA=American Rare Breed Association
WGSDCV = White German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria
WSSDCA = White Swiss Shepherd Dog Club of Australia
Master dog breeders association
http://www.mdba.net.au/
ABA =American Bulldog Association
Good example of Horrible Breeder! Puppy Millers and petstores-REMEMBER NO reptuable breeder has more then 2 dogs, and NEVER mutts
ACA BREEDERS KENNELS
http://www.acabreederskennels.com.au/ind...
Noah's Ark Pets
http://www.noahsarkvt.com/
Good places
http://www.petrescue.com.au/
Pets AT home australia
Mega Pet Warehouse
Robo's Pet barn
Pet goods Direct
AKC and Candian are the best in AMERICA
Australian Nation Kennel Council is the best in australia
Remember the best breeders belong to a BREED club ideally with there state or country and contrary to popular belief the breed standard does vary slightly
Basically a responsible breed club reconised ONLY purebred, the breeders should have show titles, and the dogs be at least 2years before being breed, parents should be hip, eye and elbow scored prior to breeding and the best are the lowest score possible, a responsible breeder doesn't produce Minature Maltese, Minature Australia Shepherd, Toy Australian Shepherd, Teacup Maltese, Teacup Chihuahua. A responsible breeder NEVER sell to a petshop, A responsible breeder sell at the earliest 8week old! 12weeks is better for small breeds.
A responsible breedeer BREED to there country breed standard!
CKC = Continental Kennel Club-CRAP
FCI = Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain-GOOD
NKC = National Kennel Club-NOT GOOD
NZKC = New Zealand Kennel Club-Good
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
CKC=Canadian Kennel Club-GOOD
ANKC=Australian National Kennel Club-GOOD
AKC=American Kennel Club-GOOD
UKC = United Kennel Club-NOT GOOD, but used to be
CET = Club Espa?ol de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)
ADI = Akbash Dogs International
ACA = Akita Club of America
ARF = Animal Research Foundation
ABBA = Alapaha Blue-Blood Bulldog Association
WWKC = World Wide Kennel Club
ARBA=American Rare Breed Association
WGSDCV = White German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria
WSSDCA = White Swiss Shepherd Dog Club of Australia
Master dog breeders association
http://www.mdba.net.au/
ABA =American Bulldog Association
Good example of Horrible Breeder! Puppy Millers and petstores-REMEMBER NO reptuable breeder has more then 2 dogs, and NEVER mutts
ACA BREEDERS KENNELS
http://www.acabreederskennels.com.au/ind...
Noah's Ark Pets
http://www.noahsarkvt.com/
Good places
http://www.petrescue.com.au/
Pets AT home australia
Mega Pet Warehouse
Robo's Pet barn
Pet goods Direct
http://www.saynotoanimalsinpetshops.com/
There has been a fairly consistant media push for "Demand AKC" on US TV, so its becoming even more widespread than it used to be. AKC itself pushes that it is the only reputable regustry. Which is simply NOT TRUE It may be the largest, and it certainly may be the one with the largest financial backing, but there are other registries and other show giving clubs , even in the US that are struggling to operate under the enormous shadow of the akc. All my dogs are AKC, and I am a member of several AKC affiliate breed clubs. and in the past, it was the only club ive shown in. I am on several committess with my local all breed club and am even on the board and am the show chair for our clubs annual AKC sanctioned shows.
All that being said, I am completely disheartened by akc and the entire group. Theyve become a giant money hungry, dogs be dammned, organization and frankly Im sick of them and all their drama. Ive joined the NAKC (North American kennel Club), they are an international type club and plan to pursue shows with them from now on, as well as the IABCA (International All breed Canine Association).
I wish UKC held more shows closer to me, Id certainly go to them as well.
As for folks on YA and answers regarding AKC, its alot of kids on here typically and most are simply ignorant to the existance of the other reputable registries and also most may not be taking into account that not everyone on YA lives within the confines of the same country as them. An answer which may be perfectly legit within a township of Oz, might not apply to anyone in the US, but just as likely the answer which is perfectly applicable to a town in rural Mississippi, would most likely not even pertain to folks living in New York for example. Many folks just do not take this into account when considering their answers for YA.
All that being said, I am completely disheartened by akc and the entire group. Theyve become a giant money hungry, dogs be dammned, organization and frankly Im sick of them and all their drama. Ive joined the NAKC (North American kennel Club), they are an international type club and plan to pursue shows with them from now on, as well as the IABCA (International All breed Canine Association).
I wish UKC held more shows closer to me, Id certainly go to them as well.
As for folks on YA and answers regarding AKC, its alot of kids on here typically and most are simply ignorant to the existance of the other reputable registries and also most may not be taking into account that not everyone on YA lives within the confines of the same country as them. An answer which may be perfectly legit within a township of Oz, might not apply to anyone in the US, but just as likely the answer which is perfectly applicable to a town in rural Mississippi, would most likely not even pertain to folks living in New York for example. Many folks just do not take this into account when considering their answers for YA.