2007-06-24 10:32:22 · 9 answers · asked by L-A-N-C-E 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It means you have a purebred dog.
Does not necessarily mean you have a show quality dog or one who is breed standard, or that you should breed your pup however.
2007-06-24 10:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by Karen W 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The function of a registry is to keep an accurate record of the parents and all their ancestors. That record will include event wins for any AKC event. That's all they do- they don't guarantee quality (horrible dogs have parents too)... So the papers mean that the dogs parentage is tracable and they' re all the same breed.
Using these records a knowledgeable breeder will have a good idea what kind of things a dog will do well ( in many breeds field trial bird dogs rarely win in the ring, Conformation dogs rarely win field trials), They wil have an idea of what hereditary problems may show up, what colors pups will be and so on... But like many things this requires study..
2007-06-24 17:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by ragapple 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
AKC papers means you know who the parents are.
It doesn't necessarily mean that the dog is healthy, a good example of the breed, or has a great temperament.
It means you know who the parents are. Period.
2007-06-24 17:52:18 · answer #3 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All that it means is that your pup has a well-documented pedigree. However, it doesn't men that he inherited the best characteristics of his breed from his parents.
It's like your father having brown eyes and mother having blue eyes. You and your sister could be blonde and have brown eyes.
(or to put it in fictional terms, Rocky and Forrest Gump were not very smart, but their kids were geniuses in the movies. No one, not even AKC pups will always inherit all the good conformation from their parents.)
2007-06-24 17:44:21 · answer #4 · answered by hanksimon 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Breeders usually include the breed history for two reasons, one, to get more money for the pups and two, if you should decide to breed your dog, you too can get more money for the pups. There is such a thing as show quality and companion quality animals. If you want to show your dog and that means starting at the bottom, spending tons of money and travelling all over the country, then the papers might mean something, of course that means more money for any pups.
If you do decide to breed, please remember, there are thousands of pure breed dogs in shelters and with rescue groups. I do hope you enjoy your dog, you will find it will be the truest friend you ever have.
2007-06-24 17:53:06 · answer #5 · answered by Cats&Dogs 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, it shouldn't....it is something that proves your dog is a registered dog with the American kennel club. There have been times, however, when papers have been falsified. But if you bought your dog from a reputable breeder, you shouldn't worry about that.
2007-06-24 17:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Liz ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you have a purebred dog whose family tree can be traced back. It means you can research that family tree for show titles (conformation, obedience, etc), temeprament, health, longevity..it does NOT mean though that your dog is show quality or that it should be bred.
2007-06-24 18:28:55 · answer #7 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it means that your dog is truly purebred.
If you wish to interpret that any other way, feel free to do so.
2007-06-24 17:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by Ginbail © 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DO you have the identifying tattoo - if not, then yes, these other things mean not much.
2007-06-24 17:36:27 · answer #9 · answered by me 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋