Comments | shadow_weaver: Is your Dog CKC or AKC?

shadow_weaver

Is your Dog CKC or AKC?

Apr 25, 2013 20:43

Has any one dealt with a CKC (continental kennel club) ? I've been searching the net and so far I've not seen good reviews of it ( Read more... )

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redcoatcat April 26 2013, 05:31:48 UTC

To be honest when I was working as a handler/trainer for various breeders umm we always seen CKC as the strange registry that allowed strange colours and often had odd standards ( ... )

redcoatcat April 26 2013, 05:42:10 UTC

CKC oh shit I thought you meant the Canadian Kennel Club!
Ooo I would avoid Continental, I wouldn't trust an organization that is only 20 years old.

shadow_weaver April 27 2013, 03:53:32 UTC

hehe yeah no canadian kc for me. I'm too far south! :)

chenneoue April 26 2013, 15:31:32 UTC

Seeing how some breeds may not even belong to a register (as they are too new, or won't be recognized, or you don't want/need a registered animal). I would concentrate on the breeder and their practices. Are they operating a large operation (that always seems to scream a BYB to me)? Are they testing the breed for things that are genetically inherited with their breed (some things can be tested, and if animal has it, they should be bred)? Why are they breeding? Can you see the parent of the puppies, and if not, why? This could because they don't own the stud, but do they have proof of that animal? Can you see their facilities? Do they have a lifetime commitment to the animal? Like you take it home, X years later you are unable to care for it, will they help you rehome or take it in themselves? Is there a contract with health, limitations, and breeding, or whatever? Mind you, I've never gone through this myself. These are just some things I've heard people ask, would ask myself, or what have you ( ... )

shadow_weaver April 27 2013, 03:54:20 UTC

Thanks!!