AKC Registration and Quality
There is a widely held belief that "AKC" or "AKC papers" guarantee the quality of a dog. This is not the case.
AKC is a registry body.
A registration certificate identifies the dog as the offspring of a known sire and dam, born on a known date.
It in no way indicates the quality or state of health of the dog so don't let a back yard breeder decieve you.
Quality in the sense of "show quality" is determined by many factors including the dog's health, physical condition,
ability to move and appearance. Breeders breeding show stock are trying to produce animals that closely resemble the description of perfection described in the breed standard.
Many people breed their dogs with no concern for the qualitative demands of the breed standard.
When this occurs repeatedly over several generations, the animals, while still purebred, can be of extremely low quality.
Before buying a dog, you should investigate the dog's parentage (including titles, DNA and pedigree information),
the breeder's breeding practices, the breed standard, and the genetic tests recommended by the Parent Club for the breed.
For more information, go to the American Kennel Club website at http://www.akc.org and click on
About Buying a Dog or visit the Parent Club website.
 
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