How do you kc register a dog

KC or not KC? Not KC registering an eligible puppy may suggest that the breeder is only interested in maximising profit. There are very few valid reasons, though plenty of excuses.

The Kennel Club has strict rules on how many litters a bitch can whelp maximum of 4. By not registering an eligible dog, it means a breeder may be producing many more litters from one mother than is healthy or fair. You know you are getting a pure-bred dachshund of the variety you expect.

A breeder can only KC register a puppy if the sire father and dam mother are also KC registered, where the mother is owned by the breeder. Even if both parents are KC registered, the puppy cannot be registered if they are from different dachshund varieties e. Dachshund owners who have bought non-KC pups have sometimes been surprised when their tiny miniature smooth dachshund grew … and grew … and grew, or their sleek coated little mini smooth started to sprout wiry spikes, long hair or Jack Russell ears.

You are more likely to get a dachshund that looks true to type. KC reg. Purebred dogs are the result of breeding two dogs of the same breed, but aren't registered with the KC or another registration scheme.

The Kennel Club's KC registration system is simply a record of a puppy's birth. Around , puppies are registered on the Kennel Club breed register every year. Being Kennel Club registered does not mean that a dog comes from a responsible breeder; neither will it guarantee that you are buying a healthy, happy puppy.

We believe that the term 'Kennel Club registered' is being used by breeders and traders as a marketing tool used to sell puppies because people believe it stands for quality. Whatever type of puppy you're buying, it's important to be puppy smart. Many dogs have been bred to look a certain way and now suffer from serious health and welfare issues because of it, therefore it's important to select a dog that's free from exaggerated features and inherited diseases.

If you're looking for a particular breed , you can read about the characteristics associated with them. However, every dog is unique and their behaviour depends on many other contributing factors. Just because you're buying a pedigree dog, this doesn't mean that the person you're buying from is a responsible breeder. Unfortunately pups are seen as goods and will mostly get treated as such by any legal proceedings.

The emotional pressure is what these breeders prey on. What I would be looking to do is ply pressure on where the pups were advertised, local paper or shop, to try and stop them from allowing the breeder to sell their pups in that way again. I would be interested to hear how anyone in this situation has got on.

I am only going by what I have sent to me by several different people as to their experiences. If the registration certificate is not available when you take your puppy, ensure that you receive an undertaking in writing that this will be sent to you when received from the Kennel Club. The certificates will then be returned to the breeder. If there is a query on the form or about the names chosen for the puppies, the Kennel Club Registration Department will contact the breeder to clarify the position.

Please make sure that the breeder has signed the transfer of ownership form on the back of the certificate and completed the date of sale field. I have never found myself in this situation but i would think the best way to avoid it would be to vet the breeders before you agree to buy from them. I am sure the Kennel Club would be able to tell you if the breeder has registered any recent litters with them.

I had no doubts with my breeder but then i had done a lot of research before buying and they had a very good reputation as accredited breeders with the KC. You may have done your homework but you would be suprised I am sure at the amount of owners that think they have covered the bases only to find out they have not brought a KC registered pup, some of these so called breeders are very clever at dancing around the true Val.

I agree and as for kc accredited breeders, well the less said about this scheme the better. It is seen as a mark of quality by novices but not by the cognoscenti! Most reputable breeders will be members of one or more breed clubs and be known to the people in the breed and the reputable ones will be known and respected if not liked by their peers.

I would not say the kennel club list is perfect, but it is better than just an advert in your local corner shop sales board.

The first thing the KC list will ensure is that the litter is KC registered. I get so many people with the same story of the pup they bought from their local paper was advertised as KC reg, but no papers have been provided by the breeder. The code of ethics states that all relevent papers are handed over at the time of buying. This is a report about the breeder stating amonst other things, whether information was handed over, if the breeder was helpful etc.