Wednesday, October 21, 2009

AKC papers...

Just because your pet is registered through the American Kennel Club doesn't guarantee the puppy will be healthy and a good example of the breed. This myth, however, is what pet stores would like you to believe. AKC papers do certify that the puppy is a purebred product of two AKC registered parents, but even though your puppy has AKC papers, it doesn't mean he or she is a purebred. Sometimes, more puppies are registered for papers than are actually born into the litter so that registration slips can be passed out with unregisterable puppies.

In other words...you may be paying up to $3,500 for a new puppy that may not only be falsely identified as a purebred animal, but it could also be a horrible representation of the breed you're buying. You may think you are "rescuing" a puppy from the pet store, but in actuality all you are doing is supporting the puppy mill industry and making room for a new puppy to take up his space in the pet store. This is a vicious cycle and the only way to end it is to be aware of it. These scams rely on unsuspecting customers to buy into the excitement of making an important purchase.

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