I am just curious... what is the use of reg. papers if you don't plan on breeding your dog? Is it just papers saying your dog is a purebreed and up to standards?
2007-07-25 11:16:58 · 19 answers · asked by woohookiwis 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Basically useless. I am not a breeder, but have AKC registered dogs. I keep their papers as a keepsake when they are gone.
2007-07-25 11:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because a dog has papers doesn't mean that they are up to the AKC standards. I know of some AKC registered dogs that would be disqualified if they were to set one foot into a show ring. (puppy mill dogs for instance)
If you have papers, it basically means that the dog is a purebred, from a registered mom and dad. If you ever want to compete in any AKC events, ie agility, earth-dog, obedience, etc. you can use the AKC papers or you can prove to AKC that your dog is a purebred and altered (spayed/neutered) and get an ILP number, if they aren't registered. Works the same as AKC papers, but they can not be shown in confirmation events.
2007-07-25 11:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by bmoline 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
None, but people want the papers because it assures them that they have a purebred dog. Why does it matter, you ask. Well, a purebred may have certain characteristics that a pet owner is looking for. Example: a good hunting dog, a mellow house dog, a protective dog, etc...
Of course, mutts can do any and all of these things, but buying a purebred dog increases the likleyhood of getting a dog that behaves the way you want it to.
Personally, I would never get a purebred dog, I love a mutt and always push people to adopt. But, I understand why some people don't.
2007-07-25 11:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by Bruce J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you pay for an "expensive" pure bred dog, you want to KNOW that you paid for the real thing and didn't get ripped off. I want a pure bred English Bulldog and they aren't cheap. If I pay someone who doesn't have papers claiming the dog is 100%, I could end up with some mix. I'm not planning on breeding the dog...doesn't mean I don't want quality!!! I currently have two adopted cats, but I've always wanted that English Bulldog :D
2007-07-25 11:19:55 · answer #4 · answered by Skyy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all.... If You'll get dog from a good breeder you have that peace of mind that dog most likely won't get sick or have mental issues ( its very important how u raise the dog too) If You wont breed the dog just use him just as a pet papers would be only to prove that the dog is pure breed ex. yellow lab or boxer for the vet to put it in his folder. depending what breed you want... Pit bulls can be a problem if they have "papers" in certain towns or states ( even though i thinks if BULL SH*T ). If you don't want to breed or show you dog I recommend animal shelters or rescues... If you want to make ure dog is healthy and family history is good I recommend good breeder never pet stores.. Why not pet stores??? Most of the pups are from pup mills inbred, kept in bad conditions same as when they get to pet stores kept in small cages with other puppies most likely to get sick. Good luck with whatever decision u make
2007-07-25 11:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by Joanna S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In case you want to enter your dog in shows or certain competitions, you need papers.
For dog shows, the dog has to be unaltered and at least capable of breeding (that is, nothing like an undescended testicle on a male or hermaphroditism, anything like that.)
For stuff like sighthound coursing, the dog has to be an official sighthound (such as a greyhound with papers from when it was a racer stating that it is, in fact, a greyhound. Which is not the same as a pedigree. But the dogs are spayed/neutered anyway...so you wouldn't be breeding them.)
If you're going to go to the trouble of buying a purebred dog (not that I recommend it...I got my Dalmatian at an animal shelter, but I for sure wouldn't buy one with papers), you should ensure that it's from a reputable breeder who is selectively breeding against issues like hip dysplasia, deafness, and other congenital issues. If it's registered with an official club (like the AKC), it further guarantees that it's not a badly-bred dog.
There are many irresponsible breeders who don't bother breeding for proper size, temperament, and health. They buy dogs without papers and breed them indiscriminately, reaping greater profits because they haven't paid for good dogs as parents.
If you're going to get a purebred, get one with all its papers in order. Sure, it may cost a couple hundred bucks more.
But I say, in for a dollar, in for a dime. Don't support disreputable breeders by buying purebreds who aren't registered and bred properly.
2007-07-25 11:25:28 · answer #6 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The papers = registration give access to heritage. Probably of no practical use once you have the dog, but are an indication of effort to produce a quality dog by the breeder.
2007-07-25 11:33:07 · answer #7 · answered by richardbrendawalsh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just if your dogs have papers shouldn't mean you should breed. Just thought I would calrify if we have any readers reading that want to breed there purebred.
I show dogs in agility, obedience and rally-o so I need a well bred purebred with papers.
2007-07-25 11:19:51 · answer #8 · answered by Flatcoatluver 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The papers are of no use once the dog has been neutered. You have to breed the animal and show it to keep up with AKC standards. I spayed my Shepherd even after several offers to buy her or breed her. She is still a beautiful dog.
2007-07-25 11:22:45 · answer #9 · answered by Faith D 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It preserves your dogs heritage, gives you a way to check up on health/temperament issues that may be in your dogs background, gives you a way t ocompete in dog events such as obedience, rally, field trials,earth dog, lure coursing,agility etc and earn titles if it is an area of interest, etc
2007-07-25 11:38:42 · answer #10 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋