I have heard of and am familiar with AKC - American Kennel Club - but I am starting to see more and more puppies being advertised as APRI registered. What is the difference and in your opinion which is better?
2007-11-25 01:31:38 · 4 answers · asked by dream_searcher_tx 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
APRI is basically a scam registry used by irresponsible backyard breeders and puppy mills. It's useful to them because people don't do their research and think "oh. their puppies are registered. that means they're good". It's not the case. APRI will accept practically any dog and it's very cheap. AKC is a reputable registry. You can not just register any dog with them. It costs more, but it separates a lot of horrible breeders from good ones. Below is an excellent site comparing the AKC with other registries. AKC, by far, is the better registry.
2007-11-25 01:42:30 · answer #1 · answered by liveyourlife 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
AKC is a legitimate registry. APRI is a scam registry set up so that puppymillers and back yard breeders can sell their inferior puppies for more money because they "have papers." An APRI registration isn't worth the paper it's printed on.
2007-11-25 01:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by ainawgsd 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
AKC is a legitimate registry and APRI is not.
2007-11-25 01:45:54 · answer #3 · answered by SpringRose 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
a lot of dogs are double registered....but i would definetly not buy a dog that was only APRI (american pet registry inc)....While AKC is the best you would be pretty safe going with ACA (american canine association) i have had several aca dogs.......good luck
2007-11-25 01:52:03 · answer #4 · answered by oklafirefighter764 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋