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What if my dog has no papers?
Your pooch may be purebred, but if he isn’t papered, there’s no verifiable evidence of his pedigree or his bloodline. When two purebred dogs of the same breed become parents to a litter of pups, the babies are registered and certificates are issued verifying that they are pure of breed.
Can I register my dog with the kennel club without papers UK?
The registered name of a dog is usually chosen by the breeder when they register the puppy. My dog has no registration papers but is a pedigree dog. Can I register my dog with The Kennel Club? Yes, you can register your dog with The Kennel Club on the Activity Register.
Can I breed dogs without papers?
The presence or absence of registration papers doesn’t change the genes (DNA) inside a dog. He can be purebred without having papers – and sadly, he can have papers without really being purebred.
Does it matter if a dog is not KC registered?
Not KC registering an eligible puppy may suggest that the breeder is only interested in maximising profit. By not registering an eligible dog, it means a breeder may be producing many more litters from one mother than is healthy or fair.
Is CKC a good dog registry?
Yes, while 98\% of the registry is made up of purebred dog registrations, CKC does offer its registration services to owners of mixed-breed dogs. Owning a mixed-breed dog is very common today, and CKC wants to be helpful to those dog owners as well. CKC encourages registration of these dogs for a number of reasons.
How do I register a dog without papers?
It is possible to register a dog without any registration papers from the seller. An owner must provide proof that the dog in question has a lineage that goes back to registrable stock, with no breaks in the line.
What to know when buying a CKC puppy?
Breeders using the CKC rarely run genetic tests on the parents. You need to know what genetic problems your chosen breed can have and ask about health testing. Other common tests are orthopedic screenings (that can’t be done until dogs are 2 years old), heart tests, eye tests. Parents should have current tests for brucellosis, a venereal disease.
How to register your dog to enter CKC events?
Use the CKC’s Puppy Registration if you have an application number.