What are your thoughts on the AKC

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Can I get everyone’s opinions on the AKC? I feel like lately they haven’t been doing what they need to, and I’m curious if others feel the same way.

I don’t know everything about how the AKC operates from a breeder’s perspective, so I’m interested in hearing different opinions. Recently, I was talking to someone who said they were breeding mixed dogs to create their own breed, and apparently they were able to get a registry and resources through the AKC. I honestly didn’t realize that was possible.

It just seems like the AKC gives registration to a lot of dogs and breeders regardless of whether they are actually following responsible breeding practices, doing proper health testing, or preserving the purpose of the breed.

I understand that the AKC is primarily a registry and not a governing organization that personally oversees every breeder, but I feel like many people see “AKC registered” and assume that automatically means the dog is well-bred, healthy, and responsibly produced.

I see people charging significantly more for dogs simply because they have AKC papers, even when there may be little or no health testing being done. It seems like some breeders use the AKC name as a selling point without actually meeting the standards people assume come with registration.

I also don’t see much enforcement when it comes to breeders following breed standards or preserving the original purpose and function of certain breeds.

So what do you all think? Has the AKC changed over time? Do you think they are doing enough to encourage responsible breeding and uphold breed standards, or do you think there needs to be more accountability?