Do we have "Limited Registration" WHEN BUYING A PUPPY with some Dog Breeding Kennels in England?

Question

IVE COME ACOSS THIS ON A WEB SITE "Our pups are sold under a "Limited Registration." This does not mean our puppies are not registered with the AKC or that our pups are less valueable. It only means that if new owners later decide to breed their puppy, the litter from that breeding would not be eligible for an AKC registration. This is our way of protecting the pedigree of our puppies." DO WE DO THIS IN ENGLAND WITH SOME BREEDERS ANDTHE KENNEL CLUB? it doesnt sound fair I think, do you?

Answer 1

Yes there is "Limited Registration" in this country, for a variety of reasons eg a friend of mine bought a Boxer from a top show breeder, this puppy had limited registration, which could be lifted at the discretion of the breeder. When my friend decided to breed from her boxer, the breeder agreed to lift the restriction if my friend paid this breeder £500, allowed her to choose the stud dog, and then if that wasn't bad enough, she had to agree to allowing this woman to take pick of the litter.Now is that taking the puss or is that taking the puss. There are of course breeders who put limitations on KC registrations for the reasons you state, but with some it can be a moneymaking scam. To answer your question No I don't think it's right, it's an infringement of our rights as dog owners, unless an animal has a hereditary defect which is detrimental to the health of the breed.

Answer 2

Quite a few kennels do that, not sure if its legal or not. Dammed annoying if you do decide to breed. However if you approached the breeder I'm sure most would let you go ahead if both dogs involved were doing ok in the show ring.However this is not always for the whole litter, one or two only could have this imposed on them for medical reasons IE deafness or hip problems. The ban is to protect the breed and try to keep out weakness or bad faults. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Many responsible breeders "endorse" their litters when they are registered. This is to help the protect the breed from indiscrimate breeding. If a puppy is sold with an endorsed registration, the new owners have to be made aware of this and the terms under which the endorsement will be lifted. The new owners sign to say that they understand this, if they don't the endorsement will not be upheld.
There is nothing unfair about it.

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/365

Answer 4

If a breeder decides that a particular pup is not a good example of the breed (Usually the runt of the little) rather than having the pup put down. He can sell it at a lesser price than the rest of the litter and when he sends in the resitration form to the Kennel Club can stipulate that the puppy is sold as a PET ONLY.

This means you pup is registered but any subsequent pups from your dog will not be eligible to be KC registered

Answer 5

The breeder of my 2 bitches endorsed my registration papers. The reason she did this was untill they had a satisfactory hip score done which they both have . It is responsible breeders that will put these on to protect the breed so as I really love my breed and care for the future and wellbeing of them I think it is fair and justified

Answer 6

Try the kennel club in the UK...they should have information. It may not be fair, but limited registration is pretty common. It isn't for "pets" or for "inferior" quality dogs, its to make sure backyard breeders don't mate the dog with just anything.

Answer 7

Not sure if the kennel club in englands offers this or not.
It is a good way to keep people from breeding dogs that are not of good enough quality or close enough to the breed standards. It ensures that people are not breeding dogs for the money. Many breeders here in the states will remove this if you show the dog and finish it's championship title.

Answer 8

Breeding is a hoitytoity game anyway, meant for people on a high horse that want to play god....