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<DIV>Gee, I know that sounds harsh, but in the last Drool someone said they were Proud to have AKC Registered Bassets. AKC is all about collecting money for registrations. They will take that money wherever they can get it....pet store puppies, puppy mill dogs from the Amish...etc. They don't care. If they did care they would STOP registering puppies sold in pet stores. Also, you might want to think on this...the "Papers" you get with your puppy are only as "good" as the person who provided the information. If the registration comes from Kansas, Missouri or Pennsylvania, chances are it's from a puppy mill owner or broker. People tend to see AKC Registered as they see Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval (both meaningless BTW). Many see the AKC Papers as a License to Breed!! AKC would not argue with that. They want the money from registrations. They came right out and said that during Westminster this year. I know it's the only registry we really have in this country....It would be marvelous if another less pompous and more responsible registry took over. </DIV>
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<DIV>I've seen many AKC Registered Bassets with "papers" come through our rescue that just BARELY resemble our beloved breed in looks or temperament!! BUT THEY HAD THEIR AKC PAPERS!! Lots of times the best use for AKC papers is to line the bottom of your bird cage! </DIV>
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<DIV>Sorry, but after 20 years in rescue this is a very sore subject.</DIV>
<DIV>Melissa</DIV>
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