Golden Oaks Farm
AKC and CKC
information
Dog registries were created for many reasons, one of the most important being to ensure proper and ethical breeding. Having dogs registered is a way to prove their lineage and the pureness of their breed. It's important that whatever puppy you decide to bring into your home is healthy, and usually registered parents are a good indicator of this. But the most important thing is to make sure that you get a puppy from a breeder who treats their dogs and litters well..
AKC
AKC, or the American Kennel Club, is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs, and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations are advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, and they work to protect the right of all dog owners. They promote responsible dog ownership, good canine health, and wellbeing. AKC is the most popular registry as well as the most restrictive (recognizing only 193 breeds). They require the parents of any dog to be registered before that dog can be registered. In other words, for any newly registered dog, they require a registered lineage. Registration can either be full or limited, both of these ensure the pureness and lineage of the dog, the only difference is how registration extends to their puppies.
Full registration means that when a dog who is registered with the AKC has puppies, those puppies can then be AKC registered.
Limited registration means that a dog can be registered with the AKC, but their puppies can't. A breeder may supply a limited registration, instead of full, for a multitude of reasons.
CKC
CKC, or the Continental Kennel Club, is an all breed registry and organization that is made up of experienced breeders, dog training experts, educated dog owners, and professional partners who specialize in important aspects of canine care and breeding. Founded in 1991, they have continued to provide both breeders and owners with quality canine registration services and membership experience. They are dedicated to empowering breeders, educating dog owners, enhancing breeds, and supporting the unique bond between canines and humans. The CKC allows for both pure and mixed breeds to be registered, since this less restrictive guideline gives breeders and owners the freedom to move away from detrimental and unhealthy breeding practices that have plagued purebred dogs for decades.
What they offer
registers purebreds
registers mixed breeds
dog shows
publish breed standards
support breeders
educates dog owners
offers training help
keeps records