American Kennel Club (AKC)

A group of AKC members wanted to create their own special clique in the AKC and conceived the idea of breeding large dogs with slimmer more "elegant" hips, the creating Hip Dysplasia. I found this on the Internet some years ago when the Internet was young. You have been breeding deformed dogs for a long number of decades now. So my review of the AKC is that you are selfish toads in a small slimy pond who don't care about dogs but only what blue ribbons and CH designation can do for your egos. And lets not forget about greed.

I am now watching my third dog suffer from Hip Dysplasia (thank you AKC) and I wish that every single one of you would burn in hell forever (I guess I should exempt that one person willing to tell the truth on the Internet). The lack of Christian charity especially at Christmas I am feeling is my own failing. But the suffering of MILLIONS of dogs is ALL ON YOU.

Definitely NOT impressed whatsoever with the AKC DNA department. I sent my dogs DNA in for a genetic health and color test about 4 months ago. After about 2 months of waiting I called and emailed these people asking what the status was on it. They then proceeded to tell me that it must have gotten lost in the mail because they never received it. Very much so frustrated, I had them send me another DNA kit. After receiving the kit I literally swabbed my dog and sent it back in to them that same day. After waiting a few weeks, I called again to check the status and got some lady who had told me the DNA results were on their way to me I n the mail. Fast forward to just a few days ago which was even a few weeks after talking to the last lady, I called because I still hadn't received my dogs results in the mail. I get ahold of some very rude lady who obviously was not happy to help me one bit. I give her my dogs information and ask her what the deal is with the DNA which she then tells me that my dogs DNA does not match the parents so I will not be getting my dogs DNA nor will I be able register any of his current pups until they solve the case with the breeders I got him from! Like seriously, why do you guys have to lie to me like that? First you tell me it's on its way in the mail and then this? I have puppies I need to register and this is hurting MY business and MY livelihood all because you can't get your $#*! together! DO BETTER!

I have seen first hand how this organization will register litters and dogs without the owners signature or permission. A son of my girl was sold without it's owner's permission or knowledge by someone who never owned or was part of any contract regarding the dog. AKC conducted a DNA investigation and the breeder who sold the dog without permission did not tell them who they sold the dog to. The investigation was conducted because the damn's breeder suspected the dog was the sire of a litter that listed a different sire. It was determined that the sire listed on the litter was not the sire and the breeder who sold the suspected sire was never suspended and never had to reveal who they sold the sire to. Now, this breeder is able to continue to use the sire and possibly continue to list inaccurate sires on pedigrees because the AKC did not test all their breeding stock in light of the results of the investigation. I asked them to compare my girl's DNA to the sire of the puppy in question and they would not do it. I thought they were supposed to insure the registry is accurate? Based on my experiences with the AKC; they seem to go after breeders who do not register 100% of their puppies. I think it is all about registration dollars and not accuracy of animal welfare. I also think it is a waste of money and a worthless piece of paper. I don't think dog owners have any rights. They seem to side with scam artists. I have images, emails, and other information to support what I have seen them do.

The AKC is a corrupt institution who pretends to be about proper breeding and animal welfare but their actions speak otherwise if anyone with intelligence looks behind the curtain.

The AKC is all about who funds them the most money. You can breed sister to brother for 5 generations with no problem via the AKC.

If that is not bad enough for you that they help contribute to the masses of pets dying in shelters then think about your cost in vet care from all of the genetic issues that most AKC breeders proliferate.

You can also lose your pet to the breeder because your paperwork is not proof of ownership.

Most every major animal registry in modern America requires DNA testing before issuing papers, but not the AKC.
The AKC protects known scammers who create fraudulent pedigrees by requiring a $500 fee to test your animals parentage! They put the burden of proof onto you as the owner, not the breeder!

Even when a pedigree is proven fraudulent a breeder is allowed to re-register the litter again with zero proof of parentage.

All you have to do is google puppymills raids of AKC breeders who have glowing inspections via the AKC, yet the pets were clearly dying in filth.

So please think again before funding this awful corporation, and at the very least start demanding DNA proof of pedigree.

I bought a Great Dane that cost me 4 grand from a pet store, the AKC promised me all these cool items and at the end of the call it cost me 400 bucks to proceed, the sales lady was really good and got me for 130 bucks for a frame and a certificate. Well the frame came in the mail today and is way larger than the certificate, so I called the AKC and apparently I was talking to a 3rd party vendor not associated with the AKC. HERE IS YHE DEAL FOLKS, I got a pedigree certificate, a dog tag and collar from PET KEY for 30 bucks and on top of that I can log in to their website and update shots etc, if anyone connected to this website has a dog go missing you receive an email with all that pets information and microchip info. The AKC is overated big time waist of money. PET KEY is where its at, if anyone can tell me what 2 large certificates I am suppose to put in this fram that would be great.

The general opinion of the uneducated public is that AKC papers mean that the dog is higher quality than those who do not qualify for the coveted "papers." We recently filed a complaint against About Time Cane Corsos for sending us a pup whose microchip number is different from that on the paperwork. AKC would not even investigate. Instead, a committee devoted to the investigation of impure breeding decided based ONLY on pictures the dog that we believe to be a boxer mix is simply a "poor representative of the breed." Yet, About Time remains a "Breeder of Merit" in spite of producing poor quality dogs and failing to keep accurate records. Given that the AKC prides itself on being the "DMV" of dogs I am surprised that the mismatch on microchip numbers went unnoticed. However, unfortunately, their lack of concern that one of their "Breeders of Merit" is producing poor quality animals did not surprise me - on all of their websites, including the page promoting "reputable" breeders who paid to be there, AKC posts a disclaimer about the quality of the animals these breeders produce. AKC papers may come at a high cost, but are worthless.

The AKC is the main registry for purebred dogs in the United States. Their website contains a plethora of information, including:
- Detailed information, photos, and standards for all AKC breeds, as well as links to their official breed clubs and rescues
- Information on local all-breed clubs
- How to get started in all dog sports, ranging from lure coursing to herding to rally and everything in between
- The rules for all dog sports, along with lists of judges, all titles that can be won, events being held, results, and so on
- Breeder education, recording keeping, and other things useful to dog breeders
- Register dogs, litters, etc online
- Look up your dog's pedigree
- Learn about home owner's insurance, how to prepare for disasters, and other things that tend to get overlooked
- How to register your MIXED BREED to compete for AKC titles in agility, obedience, rally, and coursing
- Healthcare insurance for dogs, microchip registration with the AKC to help locate lost dogs
- Education sheets, coloring pages, and other things to help children learn about proper care for dogs

The AKC has a wonderful website, whether you're thinking about getting a dog or have owned them for years.

AKCreunite AKC
If I could rate negative stars I would. I will NEVER EVER recommend these two organizations to anyone EVER!
Over 20 years ago I purchased a purebred dog with AKC parents but was told I could not register her because their exact reason "we have too many poodles at this time" what? Well since I wasn't going to breed for commercial purposes no big deal…. Now I purchase a rescue dog who is microchipped with AKCreunite.
The person who completed the adoption form for me used their information instead of mine (yes I know, who does that right?) and now my life is full of nightmares.
Multiple phone calls and 3 X that amount of e-mails and the nightmares get worse.
AKCreunite is only willing to change lost dog contact to have me called should dog be lost/stole/found, but no way in Hades will they change dog owners name.
I set up an AKCreunite account to update my dogs vet info, correct name spelling, add visual characteristics etc. BUT I'M NOT ALLOWED TO ADD MY OWN DOG TO MY ACCOUNT.
Why not? BECAUSE they say he's not my dog. I have contacted them by phone/e-mail, the person who filled out form incorrectly called/e-mailed and the rescue organization has contacted them as well.
I am even willing to pay transfer fee and keep getting the same old broken record directions hiw to do it on-line. But every time I have tried, no less than ten times, I get same error message that the dog belongs to someone else.
They say fill out paper form, request it by e-mail. Tried that. You got it right, error message saying it's not my dog, so they won't send it.
Therefore I am through dealing with them. So I tried deleting the account I set up with them, apparently that's not allowed either. What a joke this organization is.