Do you have to Reg. AKC? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

motomomma317 · 05-09-2010, 11:23 AM

I'm wondering if or what the benefit of reg. a dog you have no plans of breeding or showing.
I have my puppies papers to turn in, but heres the thing, I don't know why I would want to. To me those papers told me he was breed by two a.k.c. dogs and he should be of some quality...(what level is always questionable) and it doesn't really matter what quality he is as long as he's healthy.
I also have a JRT that is akc and I never turned in those papers either b/c she was also fixed and never shown.
Should his papers be filed anyways for some type of benefit in the long run?

So have you haven't you and why or why not?

megansmomma · 05-09-2010, 11:46 AM

Pebbles is AKC but I never turned in her papers. I really didn't see the point since I am not a breeder, believe in spay/neuter and didn't plan to hang it on my wall.

Now if you said that you wanted to register to support the AKC then I would say that is a different reason to register.

Maybe others have a different opinion on registering and I look forward to hearing what others think as well.

Wanted to add that he is adorable

salazark · 05-09-2010, 12:07 PM

I sent Sadie's in although she was spayed. I never have registered mine before. The only reason I did this time is we participate in obedience and agility (at this point for fun only). My breeder thought it would be nice if we ever do compete to have her kennel name on her just in case she ever turned into the next super dog.

BlueBelle · 05-09-2010, 12:21 PM

One benefit is support for AKC, but also they register their number in there companion dog recovery register and will send a tag with the akc number and a number to call if you find a lost dog.

J_is_my_initial · 05-09-2010, 01:21 PM

I have 3 dogs. My yorkie is akc registered though she is spayed and never want to do any kind of show things. I think it was a waste of money. My other dogs are eligible to be registed with other grps (one aca another ckc) I never turned them in. I know what they are suppose to be, though I have doubts on the chi, and never saw a need for papers.

Mardelin · 05-09-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by motomomma317

I'm wondering if or what the benefit of reg. a dog you have no plans of breeding or showing.
I have my puppies papers to turn in, but heres the thing, I don't know why I would want to. To me those papers told me he was breed by two a.k.c. dogs and he should be of some quality...(what level is always questionable) and it doesn't really matter what quality he is as long as he's healthy.
I also have a JRT that is akc and I never turned in those papers either b/c she was also fixed and never shown.
Should his papers be filed anyways for some type of benefit in the long run?

So have you haven't you and why or why not?

Having an AKC dog, gives you some reassurance, should there be any question of a dogs lineage, you have the AKC's backing.

However, registering your dog does support AKC, you automatically become a member. As a pet owner, you will have a voice in legislation that may affect your pet ownership.....

By the way you maynot have the ability to show your dog in conformation events (if your dog is spay/nuetered), but should you desire you can always compete in companion dog events.

topknot · 05-09-2010, 02:45 PM

Also having AKC registrations allow you the opportunity, if you should desire a chance to enjoy the sport. There is a lot to offer at shows - Companion Events such as Rally, Obediance, Agility, Hearding, Canine Good Citizen. Then there are seminars, health screenings (usually at slightly discounted prices), etc... The seminars are nurmerious from breed specific, to Puppy Puzzle Plus, Tracking, to Animal Behavior: American Kennel Club - AKC Seminars .

There is also Junior Handling Club - great for kids!
If you go to AKC.org - and check it out - there is a lot available for individuals to Families. So go check it out! You might be pleasantly surprised.

Schooby · 05-09-2010, 06:28 PM

I have had Chase for almost a year, and just recently sent his papers in. He is already neutered, and too big for showing, but for me it was wanting that piece of paper. I also got him enrolled in the companion recovery. It's also nice to know that he could do some of the companion events if I decide to train him for that. He is my first AKC dog, so I really wanted the benefits of that. The only reason it took me so long to send the papers in, I was looking for that perfect AKC name. I wanted something fun that reflected his personality

05-09-2010, 11:23 AM	#1
motomomma317 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 319	Do you have to Reg. AKC? I'm wondering if or what the benefit of reg. a dog you have no plans of breeding or showing. I have my puppies papers to turn in, but heres the thing, I don't know why I would want to. To me those papers told me he was breed by two a.k.c. dogs and he should be of some quality...(what level is always questionable) and it doesn't really matter what quality he is as long as he's healthy. I also have a JRT that is akc and I never turned in those papers either b/c she was also fixed and never shown. Should his papers be filed anyways for some type of benefit in the long run? So have you haven't you and why or why not?

05-09-2010, 11:46 AM	#2
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Pebbles is AKC but I never turned in her papers. I really didn't see the point since I am not a breeder, believe in spay/neuter and didn't plan to hang it on my wall. Now if you said that you wanted to register to support the AKC then I would say that is a different reason to register. Maybe others have a different opinion on registering and I look forward to hearing what others think as well. Wanted to add that he is adorable __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

05-09-2010, 12:21 PM	#4
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	Don't have to One benefit is support for AKC, but also they register their number in there companion dog recovery register and will send a tag with the akc number and a number to call if you find a lost dog.

05-09-2010, 01:21 PM	#5
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	I have 3 dogs. My yorkie is akc registered though she is spayed and never want to do any kind of show things. I think it was a waste of money. My other dogs are eligible to be registed with other grps (one aca another ckc) I never turned them in. I know what they are suppose to be, though I have doubts on the chi, and never saw a need for papers. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.

05-09-2010, 12:07 PM	#3
salazark Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 941	I sent Sadie's in although she was spayed. I never have registered mine before. The only reason I did this time is we participate in obedience and agility (at this point for fun only). My breeder thought it would be nice if we ever do compete to have her kennel name on her just in case she ever turned into the next super dog.

05-09-2010, 02:45 PM	#7
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	Also having AKC registrations allow you the opportunity, if you should desire a chance to enjoy the sport. There is a lot to offer at shows - Companion Events such as Rally, Obediance, Agility, Hearding, Canine Good Citizen. Then there are seminars, health screenings (usually at slightly discounted prices), etc... The seminars are nurmerious from breed specific, to Puppy Puzzle Plus, Tracking, to Animal Behavior: American Kennel Club - AKC Seminars . There is also Junior Handling Club - great for kids! If you go to AKC.org - and check it out - there is a lot available for individuals to Families. So go check it out! You might be pleasantly surprised.

05-09-2010, 06:28 PM	#8
Schooby YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 897	I have had Chase for almost a year, and just recently sent his papers in. He is already neutered, and too big for showing, but for me it was wanting that piece of paper. I also got him enrolled in the companion recovery. It's also nice to know that he could do some of the companion events if I decide to train him for that. He is my first AKC dog, so I really wanted the benefits of that. The only reason it took me so long to send the papers in, I was looking for that perfect AKC name. I wanted something fun that reflected his personality