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Novel - The designer dog issue had not crossed my mind in this arguement. I think for 95% of people getting designer dogs the fact that the parents are AKC registered is enough validity for them, and I think having these dogs grouped by the AKC in the same category as any other mutts might take some steam out of them.
I was not thinking that the AKC would be more involved in checking the validity of its memberships if it expanded, but rather loosen up its admitance with new classifications maybe. I just think the AKC openning up like this would make it a lot easier to track breeding more accurately so we could better find a solution to pet overpopulation. I see it as allowing us to better visualize the major problem regions that are creating lots more pets then are homes available so those areas can be targeted w/ greater education.
I know I am also one of many mixed owners who wishes they knew more about the history and lines of their dogs. I am not asking to brag about being part of the AKC or doing any shows or anything like that, I would like to know lineage of my pups though, which is rarely possible for mixed breeds currently. I wish I could find out who my pups parents were to ask their owners if there are any genetic disorders I should be watching for. Heck I would just like to know what breeds my Shelby is...
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