Let's talk about dogs.

[Dr. Who]

Hence the need for more oversight.

That's what the AKC should be doing, but it doesn't do the genetic testing that would stop the irresponsible breeders from obtaining ACK registration.

[Dr. Who]

The problem is not something new. It’s been going on for centuries.

More legislation aimed at filthy and i humane puppy mills will only hurt legit breeders. We already have enough laws dealing with animal cruelty to deal with the problem breeders.

I haven't advocated legislation. Good breeders and buyers of purebreds should demand that the ACK genetically test puppies before they can be registered.

[Tahuyaman]

I haven't advocated legislation. Good breeders and buyers of purebreds should demand that the ACK genetically test puppies before they can be registered.

What would that accomplish?

[Private Pickle]

That's what the AKC should be doing, but it doesn't do the genetic testing that would stop the irresponsible breeders from obtaining ACK registration.

Not sure what type of testing the AKC could do that would mitigate the existence of bad breeders who sell to people who don’t show their dogs or puppy mills.

[Dr. Who]

What would that accomplish?

Many people want AKC registered dogs. People assume that it assures that the dog comes from a good breeder and good bloodlines. If the ACK required that each pup be tested for the genetic issues that plague purebreds, bad breeders would not be able to sell genetically defective pups that are AKC registered. That would eliminate a great deal of the market for backyard and other irresponsible breeders.

[Dr. Who]

Not sure what type of testing the AKC could do that would mitigate the existence of bad breeders who sell to people who don’t show their dogs or puppy mills.

It wouldn't stop people who don't care about ACK registration from buying from sketchy breeders, but it would prevent those who go to the trouble and expense of getting an AKC registered dog from the heartbreak and expense of having a chronically sick animal.

[Private Pickle]

It wouldn't stop people who don't care about ACK registration from buying from sketchy breeders, but it would prevent those who go to the trouble and expense of getting an AKC registered dog from the heartbreak and expense of having a chronically sick animal.

Reputable breeders have thorough vet checks and certifications prior to selling. We aren’t talking about reputable breeders.

The AKC requires bloodlines before registering and they will not register dogs who have been bred from lines that are directly related.

[Tahuyaman]

Many people want AKC registered dogs. People assume that it assures that the dog comes from a good breeder and good bloodlines. If the ACK required that each pup be tested for the genetic issues that plague purebreds, bad breeders would not be able to sell genetically defective pups that are AKC registered. That would eliminate a great deal of the market for backyard and other irresponsible breeders.

These traits are already bred into these dogs. It’s happened over multi generations spanning hundreds of years. You can’t expect legitimate breeders to breed these traits out of them.


More regulations would only encourage more irresponsible breeders.

[Dr. Who]

Reputable breeders have thorough vet checks and certifications prior to selling. We aren’t talking about reputable breeders.

The AKC requires bloodlines before registering and they will not register dogs who have been bred from lines that are directly related.

Actually a vet check would not reveal many of these genetic time bombs. In general, they are not apparent in a puppy. They only develop later.

[Dr. Who]

These traits are already bred into these dogs. It’s happened over multi generations spanning hundreds of years. You can’t expect legitimate breeders to breed these traits out of them.


More regulations would only encourage more irresponsible breeders.

Again, I'm not talking about regulations. I'm talking about the industry policing itself. The AKC is not a government organization but it has knowingly supported inline breeding.