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What do you do if you are notified an AKC registered dog is not purebred?

American Kennel Club - Frequently Asked Questions
If you would like to initiate an investigation of impure breeding, send us a letter with all information that you have about the puppy and the breeders. Describe, in detail, everything that causes you to think that there might be a problem. Please note that the dog in question must be at least 6 months of age.
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Is my puppy/dog AKC registered?

Buy a Puppy, Buying a Dog - Euro Puppy USA FAQ
Our puppies/dogs are registered by the Hungarian Kennel Club (MEOE). We can obtain the Export Pedigree ($75) allowing you to transfer the dog's registration to AKC with full breeding/showing rights. Please visit AKC's web site for more information or download the Foreign Registration Application form. The AKC will charge you a fee of either $50.00 or $55.00 depending upon the services requested. Click here for help on how to fill out your AKC Foreign Registration Form.
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European Bred Puppies for sale, Hungarian Pedigree Dogs, Exp...
Our puppies/dogs are registered by the Hungarian Kennel Club (MEOE). Hence they come with a Hungarian Pedigree. We can obtain the Export Pedigree ($75), and you can transfer it to AKC with full breeding/showing rights. Please visit AKC's web site for more information or download the Foreign Registration Application form. Click here for help on how to fill out your AKC Foreign Registration Form.
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I have an APRI registered dog and an AKC registered dog. Can I breed them and register the litter?

America's Pet Registry - FAQs
APRI accepts all AKC dog registration certificates at face value if the breeder/owner is in good standing with AKC. The AKC dog can be dual registered with APRI and any litters produced may then be registered with APRI. Dual registration does not remove the current registration; it merely means the dog is now registered with more than one service.
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My dog never was registered but is purebred can I register with IOEBA?

IOEBA Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. When you fill out the IOEBA single registration application and place as much information that you have in correct place on application and include a photo of your dog. Applications without photos will be returned.
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Why is my dog's OFA number not printed on its AKC paperwork?

OFA: Frequently Asked Questions
There is a lag time of approximately one month between the time the OFA issues breed numbers and the time this information is imported into the AKC registry. It should be noted that the AKC requires dogs to be permanently identified in the form of tattoo or microchip in order to include their OFA results in the AKC database. Effective 1/1/08, only dogs with verified permanent identification (VPI) will have their OFA data transmitted to the AKC for inclusion in their database.
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What benefits are there to owning an AKC registered dog?

American Kennel Club - Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike some other registries in the United States, the American Kennel Club is non-profit. Registration fees pay for the administrative costs of registering your dog, for administering the sport of purebred dogs, for canine research and for many of the educational programs supported by the AKC. If a dog is registered with the AKC it can compete in events held under AKC rules. There is some competition at which every registered dog can compete. You can find additional information here.
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My female dog is AKC registered. Shouldn't I breed her?

DFW Dachshund Rescue Foundation | FAQ
Just because a dog is AKC registered doesn't mean it should be bred. A registered dog simply means that it's parents are also registered with the same registry. This confers no merit in itself, it simply means that the dog's lineage is known. Most registries do not make any assertions of quality in the dogs they register. They do not restrict the breeding of their dogs and there is no guarantee that a "registered" dog is a quality specimen.
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Are Catahoulas registered with AKC?

Catahoula Questions, Frequently Asked Catahoula Questions.
Not at this time. Catahoulas are registered with: National Association of Catahoulas (NALC); States Kennel Club (SKC); Animal Research Foundation (ARF); Louisiana Catahoula Cur Association (LCCA); Catahoula Cur Breeders Association (CCBA); National Kennel Club (NKC); and United Kennel Club (UKC). Most informed Catahoula breeders are not actively seeking AKC recognition.
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Are your dogs registered with AKC?

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Yes, all of my dogs are registered with AKC (The American Kennel Club). Each litter is registered with them shortly after birth.
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Are mini's AKC registered?

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Yes, either limited or full registration; but all puppies receive papers. If you'd like full registration, please add $200 to purchase price.
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Are your puppies AKC registered?

Puppy and Dog FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions - Andora Kenn...
We sell our puppies with a nonrestrictive AKC (American Kennel Club) registration. What this means is that we do not require a contract saying you will not breed your dog or that you have to have it spayed or neutered. We do not charge show quality prices nor guarantee that you are buying a show dog. That's not to say that some of our puppies will not qualify to be show dogs! However, we feel that this can only be shown when a dog has reached its full growth so as to determine its faults.
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OZARK MOUNTAIN SHIH TZU'S
Yes, our babies are AKC registered. The parents are DNA screened by AKC for proof of parentage. Pet, Show, and Breeding rights contracts are available.
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WHY DON'T I SEE CAUCASIANS AT AKC DOG SHOWS?

Caucasian Ovtcharka FAQ
Caucasians are just one of many breeds not recognized by the American Kennel Club (which only recognizes about 1/3 of over 300 separately identified breeds). There are many types of flock guardians and most countries with an agrarian culture have dogs that have been used as livestock guardians throughout history. Some of the more popular breeds, such as the Great Pyrenees, Kuvasz and Komondor, are recognized by the AKC.
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Can my dog with Conditional Registration compete in AKC events?

American Kennel Club - Frequently Asked Conformation Questio...
Dogs with Conditional Registration have some unknown ancestors. They are eligible to compete in the same events as dogs with a Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privilege (see below). They may not compete in Conformation shows. Read more about Conditional Registration here.
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Are the purebred puppies registered?

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Some of our parents are registered. But because you are getting a health certificate signed by both the breeder and the vet, you will be receiving the breed which you have requested.
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QUESTION: Are the parents of the puppies purebred or registered?

About North Country Kennels - Breeders of Mixed Breed Dogs
ANSWER: Almost without exclusion, our adult breeding dogs are both purebred and registered. A very few of our dogs are purebred, but not registered. Most of our adults are AKC registered (American Kennel Club) and a few are APRI registered (American Pet Registry Inc.)
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Should I get a purebred or a mixed breed dog?

Psychiatric Service Dog Society
There are pros and cons to each choice. Mixed breeds dogs can sometimes have a longer life span compared to purebred dogs on account of their genetic diversity also known as 'hybrid vigor'. Purebred dogs are genetically susceptible to breed-specific diseases, such as hip dysplasia, cancer, eye diseases & blood disorders. Mixed breed dogs, on the other hand, are often the result of accidental matings that, by definition, involve no forethought as to the health and/or temperament of the parents.
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Why should I even consider obtaining a purebred dog?

Psychiatric Service Dog Society
In order to avoid genetic diseases in purebred dogs, specific health-checks on the prospective parents are necessary before any decision is made regarding a possible mating. These health checks are often breed specific and expensive. A good show breeder will be happy to provide proof that these check-ups (also known as certifications) were done in advance of the mating. Two of the most common certifications are 'OFA' (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, www.offa.
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What if I have a purebred non-pedigree or a crossbred dog?

NACA - Frequently Asked Questions
The NACA also maintains an Associate Register of purebred non-pedigreed and crossbred dogs so they may be allowed to compete in Obedience, Agility and Tracking Trials.
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Are your dogs AKC registered?

Frequently asked questions
Yes, all of my pups are AKC registered. I also register most of my dogs in UKC as well. As I show in both venues, I use both registries. Please feel free to call or email me if you have questions that I have not answered. I hope that the information above will help you to understand my policies and breeding program.
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If you have AKC papers for the dog, will you give them to me when I adopt?

FAQ - Policies & Procedures
Ah. We used to give them. Then a fellow rescuer told us a story of how people convinced her it could cause no harm to give them the papers since the dog was already spayed. They promptly went to an animal shelter, adopted a look-alike, used the AKC papers from the dog they adopted for the dog they got from the shelter, and bred her. We will give them to you, but we will write "RESCUE" in big, bold letters on them.
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Can you not s/n an AKC dog?

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Snugglepup - this is a bit off topic, so if this is not what you are looking for , sorry...this is such a broad subject, I apologize.... pasofino - I only know about USBCHA trials, so I'll try to explain based on how those work. The dog is sent on a "outrun" to a group of sheep, usually five, being held by another dog at a distance of as much as 800 yards away.
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How do I verify my dog's AKC records?

American Kennel Club - Obedience FAQs
There are two ways to confirm your dog's qualifying scores and both ways can be done online at the AKC Store! The AKC web site URL is http://www.akc.org Individual Events & Event Results Search: From the AKC home page click on "Events" in the menu bar at the top of the page. On the next page, click on "Event and Awards Search" under the "Information on Events" heading.
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When the breed becomes AKC recognizable, will my dog move up?

American Kennel Club - Registration Requirements
Answer: If your dog was recorded in our Foundation Stock Service with a complete 3 generation pedigree (must include 3 generations of names and numbers), then your dog will be eligible for AKC recognition should the breed become recognized. Answer: You do not have to re-register your dog once the breed is accepted into AKC recognition. If your dog has a complete 3 generation pedigree on file you will automatically receive an AKC Certificate.
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Can I breed my dog and have AKC reg. puppies?

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Yes,unless the puppy has a known fault and should not be bred, in which I would make sure you were aware at the time of purchase, the reg. would be limited and you could not reg.puppies. If there are no apparent faults, then I leave the responsibility up to the new owner. However, I strongly advise you to spay/neuter your pet. There are many responsibilities and  a lot of time involved  to properly care for your dog and her puppies.
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Do I Have To Own an AKC Register Dog to Join The Club ?

Great Columbia Obedience Club-Membership Information. SC Cap...
No, while you will need to have a registered dog to participate in most AKC sanctioned events you do not have to have one to join GCOC. You only need to have a desire to learn more about the various dog sports and a love of animals. No, the GCOC recognizes that a well trained dog is a happy and safer pet. Therefore, we do everything to encourage everyone to spend time training their pet.
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What is a "registered" dog?

Poodle Health Registry Forms FAQ's!
It is a dog that has been issued a unique registration number by a recognized national kennel club, such as AKC and CKC. International kennel club registrations also qualify.
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Are they AKC recognized?

Neapolitan Mastiff Frequently Asked Questions
No they are not fully recognized. They are recognized by almost every other country in the world and so far have been accepted into the AKC-FSS for record keeping and effective September 1, 2001, they will be allowed to compete in AKC Miscellaneous Class. There are people who feel full recognition will be bad for the breed and those who are working to get the breed fully recognized.
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