Dog Registration
Register your purebred dog, puppy or litter.
Why should I register my dog?
When you purchase a dog that is said to be AKC-registered, you will receive a dog registration application from the dog seller. According to the AKC, a purebred dog is eligible for AKC registration only if its litter has been registered in the past. The sire and dam of your dog must be AKC registered. Registering litters assures that accurate genealogical records are correct for each breed. This helps track bloodlines and pedigrees.
You can register your dog, pup, or litter at the
American Purebred Association for $10.
Dogs of any age may qualify, but puppies must be at least eight weeks old. Photos must be taken at 8 weeks or later to be registered.
Remember your dogs name should be unique. Some professional registration companies recommend your dog having at least 2 names up to 30 characters and spaces.
Here is an example: If your dogs name is Taz, owners name is Denise Masse, and they live on Rudder Rd the dogs name could be, Taz Masse, Denise’s Taz, Taz of Rudder, or Taz the black nosed pug. If the dogs name is too common, the registrar has the right to add numbers or make other modifications so to not confuse people or have duplicates.
The difference between conditional dog registration and limited dog registration.
The conditional dog registration program began in June 2007. The AKC DNA program has a very high level of accuracy. Because of the accuracy sometimes a small percentage of dogs are found to have an unknown ancestor. It will take 3 years for this generation “unknown” to be labeled as a pedigree.
All dogs that have this “unknown” breed in them will be given a “conditional” label until the 3 years have gone by. Once the 3 years is passed all future descendants will be given standard registration status. A limited dog registration means that dog is registered but the litters produced by that dog are not eligible for registration. A limited registration dog cannot perform in shows.
Register your purebred dog, pup, or litter at the
American Purebred Association.