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If you love GSD BEWARE: most of these Shepards born in USA have hip dysplasia that has strong genetic trait (moderate estimate 60 % inheritance). Do NOT buy a puppy from irresponsible breeders who did not screen their dogs either in OFA or PennHip. AKC is just a profanation. They do not enforce health standards. When your very much-loved puppy will become a disabled immobile dog around 3 years old …your heart will be broken!!
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has become a scandalous organization, having lost much of its former credibility. It’s a real shame, given that the AKC was once an iconic American institution—respected and trusted by dog lovers nationwide.Today, it seems the AKC is willing to sacrifice its integrity for corporate dollars, selling “exclusive sponsorships” to companies whose credentials and credibility are highly questionable. A prime example is the AKC's recent partnership with Zesty Paws, a distributor of pet supplements. The AKC logo now prominently appears across Zesty Paws’ (probiotic) marketing materials, representing the AKC's endorsement of Zesty Paws potions. In my opinion, this is nothing more than a cash grab—one that betrays the values the AKC once stood for.Of all the potential probiotic partners, Zesty Paws may be among the worst choices by the AKC (but, clearly, Zesty Paws was willing to cough up the cash to AKC, for a scandalous endorsement)). According to experts in veterinary medicine and nutrition, Zesty Paws lacks an in-house team of veterinary scientists, researchers, or nutritionists. This is in stark contrast to companies like Purina, which maintain robust R&D departments staffed by qualified professionals, including in-house veterinarians, and in-house Board Certified veterinary nutritionists. Zesty Paws, instead, relies heavily on their marketing and PR machine —offering more hype than substance. Moreover, Zesty Paws customer service has reportedly declined sharply over the past year, reflecting a deeper lack of accountability and credibility. Unlike the American Dental Association (ADA), which only lends its seal of approval to rigorously vetted products, or the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC), which applies strict scientific standards, the AKC appears to be stamping its approval on branding smoke and mirrors. There is no depth or credibility behind the AKC’s endorsement of Zesty Paws probiotics, or to Zesty Paws. In short, the American Kennel Club has lost its way. Under new leadership, it has deteriorated into an organization with no discernible credibility—one that has, sadly, sold its soul.
It’s Friday night and I’m really tired and have far. I don’t want to write very much here.Just checked the experiences from other breeders in this moment, and I can say that I totally agree with all what the Customers here are writing!My wife and I are speechless how they treat you. And that everybody here (Except one person With only three) Rated with only one star is not by chance!These people From the AKC are ruining even more the bad reputation the USA already has.It’s not worth it to talk to them.
Total scam! They basically canceled the registration, didn’t refund, because “their registration says it’s not guaranteed” and their excused was that the dog may not be a purebred, yet they refused to do a DNA test because AKC dna doesn’t determine breed, gender or colors.Basically a total scam! DNA does NOT determine the breed of the dog yet they said the puppy/dog may not be purebred, how can they determine that without a DNA testing that can show the relationship between the parents and the breed. If the DNA doesn’t provide the breed, at least should tell you if the sire and dam are related. They refused to do a testing.They basically take your money and a few years later cancel your registration if you don’t spend money on their cheap products.Total scam! Stay away from AKC. The testing is by pictures that anyone can get from google searched. A joke! It’s laughable how they do business! It’s not even credited with the Better Business Bureaus bbb.org only have 1 star with Better Business Bureaus.
I paid for litter registration on January 6th...papers have not shown up. I started calling on the 21st, to find out where the paperwork is....i have called 13 times, and still do not have the paperwork that i paid for....if i do not receive them by Monday February 3rd, i will be contacting my lawyer on this matter.....13 times i have been lied to about this....i paid you,and you cant do the right thing....no worries, if i don't receive them, my lawyer will be on it next....good luck to you
Everything that could happen in the sale of a registered animal, went south. Went to the AKC Marketplace Website, since they clearly advertise that, "Founded in 1884, the not-for-profit AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for all dogs. AKC actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to advancing dog sports." This is false and misleading since I purchased a pup from a breeder whom they acknowledge had registered my pup parents with them, gave three different DOB, and then the pup becomes unregistered when the breeder sells me the pup for full price, and no papers. ON the night of the sale, the breeder and her husband came to my home, gave my son an envelope, while handing me the pup, left and shortly upon leaving, after opening the envelope, found no sellers papers or contract in the sale of this AKC Register Pup. I contacted the seller, now she comes up with an elaborate lie that she made a mistake and could not register the pup. I then contacted AKC Marketplace, and to my surprise, they did have the pup registered but told me I need owner to give me the papers, signed on the back transferring the ownership to me. A short time later after this did not happen, AKC contacts me back to say the owner will take the pup back, and I can get my money back for the pup. Pup and my family have bonded. Was told upfront by AKC that the dog did indeed have papers. Now the AKC and owner is taking their word back and saying a mistake was made by them both. Sounds fishy to me. Stop doing business with the shaggy, fraudulent, misleading advertising marketplace, unless you want to pay full price for a pup you can adopt for 3/4 the price. I was swindle out of a large amount of money, with no where to go for help. Tried reporting them to the BBB, which offered little help. Where do you turn when they are all crooks? Please run, run, run from the AKC Marketplace, as this company is not an old established non profit business, they are a new way to steal money from the consumer, and they support the crooked breeders who false advertise on their website. Everything bad that could happen in the sale of this pup to me, happened, and left me mentally scarred for life. Just run, and keep on running from the AKC Marketplace, DO NOT TRUST THEM!!!
The AKC’s breed standards for the Doberman include pinned ears. On AKC website I found “we recognize ear cropping and tail docking, as prescribed in certain breed standards, are acceptable practices integral to defining and preserving breed character……..”etc. Mutilating a dogs ears (and or tail) is illegal in other parts of the world but in America it’s not only okay, it’s widely practised and displayed. People who condone, practice and display this make me sick, I hope none of you people have one of these special breeds or any other animals if you’re willing to place your selfish vanity for appearance above not subjecting animals to cruelty! Disgrace to mankind. You should be utterly ashamed.
I recently bought a pup whom I foolishly took home without the paperwork. I trusted Top Dogg Giant Schnauzers. 2 months later after asking I get the paperwork. To my surprise the AKC Litter Certificates says my pups parents AND the grandparents were brother and sister from same litter. Upon contacting AKC they said they do not have a policy on "inbreeding" they leave that up to the discretion of the breeders. Really! Doesn't that increase the chances of the pups from such a litter being genetic cesspools? Buy a pup from a breeder that has a "Genetic" and "Health" guarantee.
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