can someone help me with AKC,APRI,CAC,ACA?

Question

I'm going to buy a puppy and I don't understand all the different pet retgistry's
I don't want a show dog idon't need ch bloodlines but it must be paperd and what is dna and ofa?I'm buying a Glen of Imaal Terrier can someone help me with this.
I live in the country, he will have lots of room to hunt ,I have two outside that came from a shelther I have wanted a Glen of Imaal for years.Can some one help

Answer 1

Congrats on your decision to purchase a Glen of Imaal! I hear they are wonderful dogs.

There are about 30 different registries in the US alone. AKC is the most well known, and therefore the only one allowed for showing. You can breed under any other registry, but because of the well known issue, AKC pups generally sell for more.

DNA listed nest to a sire on the pedigree usually means that he is a stud dog. They are required to show their DNA for tracing the bloodlines.

OFA is a certification done by the vet proving that the hips/joints are good, and have little to no risk of luxation(moving/slipping out of socket)

Answer 2

Have you already arranged a puppy? If so ask the breeder. If the breeder can't tell you forget about the puppy!
There aren't that many Glens and all reputable breeders are either AKC or UKC. They (the breeder) will tell you about the eye problems within Glens and show you an up to date eye testing certificate. They will tell you that Glens don't often really get on with other dogs and make sure that your property is fully fenced. If you are "just sold" a pup that is what you will be getting........sold a pup.

Answer 3

Why does it need to be papered? If you don't know what the various kennel clubs even mean, why do papers matter?

That being said, of the groups you listed, AKC is the only one that's worth any money at all. The others (I'm guessing you meant "CKC" as in "Continental Kennel Club" instead of CAC) are scam registries that will give you a piece of paper that says "Yep, it's a dog" if you pay them enough money.

The AKC actually gives a damn about parentage, and requires that the parents be AKC registered in order for the offspring to be eligible.

The others don't care - they basically ask "What kind of dog do you think you have?" and then take your word on it.

Answer 4

In the US the only legit registries are AKC, UKC (United Kennel Club) and CKC (Canadian Kennel Club). The other ones you mentioned..APRI,CAC,ACA are nothing more then scam registries..not worth the paper they are written on.
DNA is just that DNA..breeders have DNA tests done on their dogs so if there is ever a parantage question that arises parentage can be proven. Right now AKC only requires the sire (father) to be DNA tested. OFA is a certification of hips/elbows, heart, thyroid..you want to look for a breeder who does OFA and/or PennHip.
When looking for a breeder look for one that does genetic health testing, researches pedigrees, breeds to standard and registers with a legit registry.

Answer 5

AKC- American Kennel Club, APRI -Americas pet Registry, ACA- American Canine Assocation. DNA is done to trace parentage on a dog, OFA is a certication on knees, hips,ect.

Answer 6

American Kennel Club is the oldest American dog registry started for the purpose of a stud book. It is the most recognized. If you are in America it would be appropriate for spending any high dollar on any breed.OFA is orthopedic foundation for Animals. They are an organization that dog owners send radio-graphs (Xrays) for study to see if their dog has any severe arthritis changes, displysia or other deformities which could be passed on to offspring. It is a pre-breeding requisite for caring breeders.
DNA is verifying your dogs genetic makeup. It later helps for proving lineage.
All in all, I would select a dog based on health tested parents, and great temperaments. Good luck and steer clear of a breeder who does not answer your questions.

Answer 7

American Kennel club, Canadian kennel club, they and all in different country's