when it comes to dogs? what does AKC and CKC mean and exactly how important is it?

Answer 1

AKC is the American Kennel Club CKC can be the Canadian Kennel Club or the Continental Kennel Club

they are all simply registries for dogs. the first two are recognized as setting the standards & the last is puppymills & byb's altho they also often have AKC registered dogs

it is not a guarantee of anything - just the club they are registered with - is not even a guarantee they are the breed they are registered as

http://www.wonderpuppy.net/kc.htm

Answer 2

AKC = American Kennel Club www.akc.org/
CKC = Canadian Kennel Club www.ckc.ca

These are two of the most respected dog organizations in North America, and they have a very high degree of reliability when it comes to tracking and registering dog pedigrees. If you have a dog which is AKC/CKC pedigreed, you can feel confident that the dog in question is not just a random mutt which happens to look like a beagle/terrier/whatever, it is a full-blooded member of its breed. They keep track of breeders, owners, and bloodlines, as well as any genetic problems which the pups of either bloodline are prone to.

A dog with AKC or CKC registration is registered as being a pure-bred animal of that breed and can be entered into dog shows, and you can research the sire and dam to make sure that they are not coming from bloodlines prone to the genetic problems which are the result of overbreeding. Because of this, and the rigorous and frequently expensive process of registration that breeders go through, they can cost hundreds of dollars more than non-registered dogs.

If you are interested in becoming a breeder or entering your dog into shows, AKC/CKC registration is necessary. If you're just looking for a good family pet, check your pup's parents for health but don't worry too much about registration. Better yet, pick a pup from your local shelter or humane society!

Answer 3

AKC = American Kennel Club
CKC = Canadian Kennel Club
In Canada a dog is not considered to be legally a Purebred unless said dog is Registered with the CKC ( 99% certain it's the same in the U.S -but do not want to assume).
This means that a dog cannot be advertised and sold as a Purebred. As for its' importance - that depends on a variety of view points - the Breeders, the Consumer, the above- mentioned Organizations, etc.
There are Breeders who expend alot of time, energy, effort and expense to improve on the quality of the breed of their choice and to have their particular dogs recognized. These are the breeders who will certainly have at least a couple if not several Champions.... and contrary to what one may presume, the pups they may have to sell are not always priced extravagantly. However there are also unscrupulous Back yard Breeders, etc whose dogs and pups are registered as well with the CKC/AKC. The advantage for the Consumer in obtaining a registered dog would depend on the goals of the individual. If a person would be interested in obtaining a certain breed of dog with the intention of entering and showing his dog in events under the recognized above institutions - well that would only be possible if the canine was legally registered and recognized as a Purebred. There are other advantages as well . ..such as at least having some info on the background and history on the recognized Breeders - etc. But again remember that not all registered dogs come from Breeders with solid gold reputations. And of course in regards to the difference in prices between a legally considered Purebred and one that is not - at least here in Canada is about 50%. For example Registered Golden Retrievers. German Sheperds, Labradors etc can be sold from $750 and up depending on their linenage, champioships, etc while their non - registered therefore unrecognized counterparts can be sold from anywhere $100 to $350.

Answer 4

AKC means American Kennel Club, and it tends to be the registry that is favored by serious competitors and people who are truly interested in improving their breed. The CKC can be the reputable Canadian Kennel Club, or the slimy, low-life Continental Kennel Club who is cashing in on the puppy mill trade by being very easy to buy papers from, and also is usung its initals to fool people into believeing they are the reputable Canadian club.

How inportant is it? Well, if you are interested in competing iwth your dog in any conformation classes or in performance classes, the AKC is the #1 sponsoring organization. If your dog isn't born registerable, you can still get it an ILP (Indefinite Listing Privlege) number and compete in performance events. The Cont. KC has no shows of any kind. All they do is collect money and send out pretty pieces of paper.

There is also a kennel club that is reputable, and more family friendly for show purposes. That is the United Kennel Club. (UKC) They tend to register and allow in teh show ring some breeds that traditionalists in the AKC won't allow in the ring, like white shelties and American Hairless Terrier.

As far as how important it is, I sayit is imperative you never get a dog from anyone who is a Cont. KC breedewr. Their standards are so lax that we registered a gerbil as a sheltie once. To ensure the best possible quality, choose an AKC, UKC, or Canadian KC breeder. And no matter what club they are registered with, make sure you choose a breeder who genetically tests their breeding dogs, not just a 'vet check', but OFA and CERF certifications for whatever problems the breed may have. Only buy from a breeder who screens you carefully, and offers a long term health gaurantee and takes her pups back fro any reason at any time. And make sure there's a contract that states this in writing. Scam breeders are a dime a dozen, and the papers are really only as honest as the person who filled them out. Do your homework to be sure your new buddy is the best & healthiest it can possibly be.

Answer 5

AKC stands for American Kennel Club.
CKC stands of Canadian Kennel Club.

How important is it? I'm not sure what you are asking. Having a dog with an AKC or CKC registration means alot when it comes to the purchase price. AKC registration means that you are purchasing a purebred of the breed you are purchasing. AKC registration is difficult to come by if you don't have it. Does that help??

Answer 6

Like others have said, AKC is the American Kennel Club. They are one of the oldest registries and are considered a "closed" registry. This means that in order to register with them, all of your dogs ancestors have to have been bred from original AKC stock. Some argue that this causes genetic deformities and other problems.

CKC or Continental Kennel Club is an open registry. This means they will register dogs from other kennel clubs or dogs that are proven to be purebred. A lot of times, dog registration certificates are lost and destroyed. They believe that it's a shame to lose good breeding stock just because of circumstances like this. Some dogs are a wonderful example of the breed, therefore valuable to the gene pool, but are unable to be registered with other clubs.

Now, to clear up the lies and rumors that other people deliberately spread. If you ever see someone say "they'll register a rock as a dog", "I registered my gerbil once", you do realize these people are LIARS? This is completely false. CKC turns down registration applications all the time. It's not as "lax" as some people would want you to believe.

Second, CKC is not the registry for "puppy millers and backyard breeders". This is also a lie that people just love to spread (with no support or evidence might I add). A very small portion of CKC registries are by breeders. Many are from the everyday dog owner who want access to things like events (which CKC DOES have, another lie people like to spread, see the link below), educational and training resources, and discounts to great products. The breeders that are CKC registered are subject to strict standards. If a complaint is made against a breeder, CKC immediately launches an investigation.

Also, yes it's true that CKC registers mixed breeds, although over 95% of the dogs registered are PUREBRED. CKC values all dogs, including highly desired designer breeds, and believes they should also have access to all the benefits a registry offers. However, all mixed dogs are CLEARLY registered as "NON-PUREBRED" on their papers.

And another lie that is always spread: CKC didn't choose its name to confuse people into thinking it's the Canadian Kennel Club. Maybe they just liked their name and just to happened to share the acronym? The Continental and Canadian Kennel Clubs both have trademarked the acronym "CKC" and have agreed upon standards as to how each club will use it as to avoid confusion.

I recommend you actually do research instead of listening to the lies and rumors purposefully spread to ruin CKC's reputation.

Answer 7

If you're in the US:

AKC = American Kennel Club
CKC = Continental Kennel Club (90% of the time. Finding a Canadian Kennel Club dog in the US is not common outside of show circles)

AKC - reputable registry that will confirm who your dog's parents are. It does NOT guarantee that the dog is healthy, it does NOT guarantee that the dog is a good example of the breed, and it does NOT guarantee that the dog is "special". It says who the parents are. Period. That's all a registration does.

CKC - scam registry that would register a goat as a Great Dane if you paid them enough money, and who make a living on the ignorance of people who don't realize that a Continental Kennel Club registration isn't even worth the paper it's printed on.

There's a reason it's nicknamed the ConKC.

Unless you're planning to show, papers aren't even that important, IMHO. What's more important is a healthy dog.

Answer 8

AKC=American Kennel Club. They are the largest and oldest registry in the US. They keep a list of dogs that are registered as purebreds of breeds they recognize with them. They also have certain guidelines that their members (and breeders) are supposed to adhere to (although they have absolutely no power whatsoever to enforce them). They also lobby for or against laws involving dogs and dog ownership (for example, against laws that restrict or ban certain breeds or in favor of laws that might prove effective against or increase punishment for animal abuse/cruelty). In addition to keeping a list of registered animals, the AKC also awards titles for conformation (how closely a dog matches the breed standard), obedience, agility, rally obedience, tracking, herding, and other performance events in which dogs compete.

CKC usually= Continental Kennel Club. This is basically a scam registry designed to trick people into paying more money for a dog with "papers." They supposedly also keep a list of registered purebred dogs, but they will register mixed breeds and "designer" breeds as well as dogs that have no proof of being purebred. If you have the cash, they'll register your pet rock for you. They do not have any guidelines and do not serve as a lobbying force. They also do not award titles for confirmation, obedience, or any other performance event.

Occasionally CKC will be used for the Canadian Kennel Club, which is a very reputable registry in Canada (their equivalant of the AKC). This is part of the reason that the Continental Kennel Club chose their name...because it was extremely close to the Canadian Kennel Club and because of this many people assume that they are a reputable registry when they are not.

In actuality, if you are just looking for a great pet registration isn't really that important. AKC or CKC registration can be an indicator of the quality of the breeder (reputable breeders do not register their dogs with sham registries like the CKC and many breeders register their animals with them because they have been banned by the AKC for violation of their guidelines or ethics) but are certainly no guarantee of quality (AKC papers can be forged if a person has a mind to do it and just because an animal is AKC registered does not mean that it has the proper breed traits or that it should be bred). If you have any desire to show your dog in conformation or performance events AKC registration is a major plus (although there are breeds that the AKC doesn't recognize and there are venues other than AKC that will allow unregistered and even mixed breed dogs to compete in performance events).

Answer 9

AKC and CKC are pretty much the biggest clubs for regestering dog breeds. If you are looking for a dog it is very importent for a breeder to beable to give you proof of the dogs back ground, thus this is why it is importent that they are registered as you can look back at who their grandparents , great grandparents, great great G parents ect were.

Please dont confuse the contential kennel club, witht he canadian kennel club, as the first one is a terrible one while the other is pretty much the same as the American club.
DANIEL: A dog with parvo can come from the worlds best breeder, Parvo is a airborn illness for dogs, and any dog/puppy CAN get it no matter how great their lines are.

Answer 10

AKC = American Kennel Club

CKC = Continental Kennel Club (I think)

If you wish to show or breed purebred dogs, these groups are of the utmost importance.

You can not show a dog in an AKC dog show without AKC registration, ditto CKC shows and registration.

As for breeding and selling, an unregistered pup from unregistered parents will bring 1/4 or less the price of a registered pup.

Registration with one or both clubs ensures the buyer that the dogs are purebred and the pedigree can be followed to ensure desired traits.

Don't get me wrong, I've had some wonderful mixed breed dogs, but they are always a crap shoot. You can never be sure how they will turn out in regard to size, health, or temperament. With a purebred dog, you know what traits the breed has been bred to produce, what sort of temperament to expect, and any characteristic health problems. That is why I prefer purebred dogs for MY pets. I currently have two dogs, both purebred, neither registered. One is a Great Pyrnees bred of unregistered parents, and the other is a Miniature Schnauzer that we didn't register since we had no plans to show or breed.

My Pyr is a perfect example of the price of unregistered pups compared to registered pups. I paid $75.00 for my Mattie, and I'm pretty sure you'd have to look far and wide to find a registered pup for less than $500.00. I know that nearly 20 years earlier, I paid $350.00 for a registered Pyr pup from verey good bloodlines.

I hope that answered your question.

Doc