What is the difference between aka and akc

Share on pinterest Pinterest. Share on email Email. Tags: Breeds , Responsible Breeders. Allan Reznik Allan Reznik is a journalist, editor, broadcaster and dog show judge who specializes in dog-related subjects. He is the former editor-in-chief of Dogs in Review and former editor of Dog Fancy magazine. A city dweller all his life, on both coasts, he now enjoys the rural South with his Afghan Hounds and Tibetan Spaniels.

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Then, there is an additional fee. When should I take my new puppy to the vet? We are in full compliance of PA Dog Law which requires all newly purchased puppies to be examined by a licensed veterinarian within 10 calendar days of purchase. You are welcome to use the veterinarian of your choice. Can you special order the puppy I want? No, we're sorry but we cannot special order puppies. We deal with a set of core breeders and buy the puppies they have available.

We don't buy puppies from breeders 'we' don't know, and we don't want to encourage our breeders to over-breed by ordering more puppies than they already have available. We do, however, keep breed requests on file, so we can call you when the breed you want is available. Please use this Breed Request Form to put in a request for a particular puppy. Why doesn't your store open before am? Selling puppies and pets is only half the work our staff has to do. Every morning, we completely clean and sanitize everything that comes in contact with our pets.

Their list was pretty thorough and no requests or rebuttals were made. My point is the AKC is very picky about what they accept in their club but they also know new breeds can be created anytime. So responsibly they must keep their values and criteria very clear and on a tight leash no pun intended : … so the ACA was born.

The ACA mission is to NOT be an EXclusive club but be an INclusive association that helps registries and clubs, like the AKC, make final decisions about what is an acceptable pure breed canine, again, for the health and safety of dog breed creation, debate, and well-deserved but under-served or just forgotten or hidden exotic breeds just now making their debut.

The ACA is simply a more complete registration of all possible pure breed canines available for us to choose from. The first dog was a mix of coyote and wolf or wild dogs and dingos or wild dogs and fox or coyote and fox. Some were a success some not so much.

I bought an ACA registered purebred chocolate labrador dam to breed. Spent a lot of money on tests making sure she is a very healthy and fit dog to carry on the gene into future generations. Spent a lot of time finding a sire that was top notch. The one I found was AKC registered.

How long before that happens? So, I focus on what matters, the health and well being of the breed. The registration will be what it has to be. I have a feeling ACA will end up with a wealth of strong breeds because they encourage and welcome responsible breeding and people feel welcome.

I see both sides. But the bigotry and name calling and stuck up attitudes need to cease and we need to focus on responsible breeding and overall wellness instead of this petty bickering. This has definently been an interesting forum. I have owned a Sheltie for 4 years.

He is AKC registered. He comes from parents that are championship breed. His siblings are also winners of multiple dog shows around the country. I never got into the dog shows and he has been the family pet. Although, I must say the smartest and loving dog I ever had. I just bought a female that I found out was ACA. Out of the liter I was wanting to keep one puppy to grow old with if he would be anything like his Dad. Thanks for all the info and it has definently been enlightening and a little confusing.

Best of luck to all! Both decline to answer questions about how many of their registered dogs and breeders have been inspected at all, because the answer would cost them a lot of credibility. Focus on what you can prove. Researching the breed thoroughly so that you know what to look for and what to ask about. Good breeders will ask you questions because they want to know their dog is going to a good home. Name required. Email required. Please note: comment moderation is enabled and may delay your comment.

There is no need to resubmit your comment. ACA registered canines are eligible for participation in these events. A calendar of events is published online at ACAEvents. Dog shows are held throughout the country. Registering your purebred dog with the American Canine Association is easy. You can see a list of dog breeds eligible for canine registry at ACA Breeds.

Assuming that your dog is eligible for registration, you'll find that submitting the necessary paperwork is quick and easy. You can fill out the registration forms online. In order to register a litter from ACA-registered parents, you need to fill out the litter registration application and send it in with your fees, which are payable online. If your pet's lineage is documented through a different registry, such as the AKC, you can apply for dual registration.

When you fill out the online dual registration form, you will need to attach a three-generation certificate of pedigree along with your pet's existing registration certificate or completed ACA application form. If the dog or litter has no existing papers and you cannot prove their lineage, you cannot register a dog with the ACA. In this case, a dog can register with the International Canine Association ICA , which simply tracks pets and does not require purebred status.

If you want to verify that a dog is registered with the ACA, you must either ask the breeder for a copy of the registration, or contact the ACA customer service department directly for assistance.