I've got a question
When we purchased Honey we were given a paper that told us how to register her. It was with American Pet Registry Inc. Now, I know nothing about registering a pet for shows or anything like that....but IF I ever wanted to....is APRInc somewhere that would be alright? I was told when I called them that they work with AKC or ACA and it would be fine.
(Again, I'm kinda new at all this and I have NO CLUE what I"m doing.)
(Again, I'm kinda new at all this and I have NO CLUE what I"m doing.)
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She IS from a Champion blood line.....so if we KNEW anything about breeding we might think it over. lol
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Whoops... Rina, we must have posted at almost the same time. Same line of thinking though.
As for the APR registration, I have never heard of it...
There are a heap of substandard registries that register PETS, and I'm afraid APRI is one of them.
What are her "champion" bloodlines? Do the dam and sire have AKC titles? Was any genetic testing done on the parents?
Please read this:
http://www.dachshundranch.com/AKC_vs_pet_registries.htm
This doesn't mean you won't enjoy your puppy any less. You've admitted to being a newbie. Spay her. She has no concept for the "joy of motherhood" and she doesn't need to have a litter of pups.
As far as her bloodline.....I am gonna try to scan the paper I was given when we bought her. Beside the names of several Dams and sires are the letters CH. And I've looked them up online and the websites say they are champions. But again....I dont really know much (if anything) about the "Show Dog" world. We didn't set out looking for a "champion" puppy so if she IS from a good bloodline that's just an added bonus! lol! If she's from Champions or not Honey has stolen my heart and could never be any less of a puppy to us.
But thanks to EVERYONE for the repsonses! I'm sur I've made up my mind on getting her spayed....and thanks Romi! My next question would have been WHEN to have it done! HAHAH
If you guys could look it over and let me know what you think that would be great. But like I said.....either way.....Honey's the best puppy I could have EVER asked for!
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Many breeders do it, but reputable ones strive to not do it.
Its just a confirmation that Honey should not be bred if nothing else.
But yes, Honey is perfectly healthy. She's been given a clean bill of health from the vet. And you know what? I really didn't care much for the breeder BEFORE this......Just a feeling I got. So I won't recommend him to anyone else.
And don't worry bout being uneducated, she'll teach you very quickly. If you have any trouble understanding her lessons, feel free to ask us. We've been there, I guarantee it. :-)
I suggest you look at the links listed below to assist you in your background search about the kennel.
I don’t want to burst your bubble but Honey is from a Kennel in Iowa licensed by the Dept of Ag as class A. Which means that they breed between 50 to quite possibly 200 animals per yr. (The license number is listed below.) As millers this kennel supplies to pet stores. The Kruse family apparently operates more than one mill.
The pedigree provided by many millers in the majority of cases is not very accurate and many are forged or embellished.
Given the pedigree and the above information and also that you are new to the breed, save yourself a lot of grief and spay Honey. Talk to your vet to determine the best time to do this. I would do it before she goes into her first heat (this usually occurs around 6 months). Since she is young she most likely will bounce back within a day of surgery.
To dispel the myth, dogs do not need to have a litter before they are spayed. (Unfortunately this breed before spay misconception has lead to some of the pet overpopulation and genetic issues that are cropping up.)
You are fortunate that she is a happy, healthy, puppy and she is quite lucky have you as a mom.
License info:
Iowa 5361 42-A-0575 Kruse, Steve & Ray 915 I Ave Ogden 50212
http://www.idausa.org/campaigns/puppy/chroninvestigations/42b0119.html
http://www.petstorecruelty.org/how%20to%20find%20out%20more%20about%20breeders.htm
http://www.nopuppymills.com/
There is so much good info on this forum, please take a look back at some the discussions about breeders.
There is also a lot about training etc.
Good luck and Keep the pictures coming!
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StaticNfuzz.....wow. I didn't know all of that. I guess it just goes to show you that people will say or do pretty much anything. The person who I got her from represented himself as the breeder. Doesn't look like that is the case now. Because I SURE didn't go to IOWA to get her.
But you're right. She's Happy healthy and now has a WONDERFUL home where she will have all the love and care she will ever need.
Who knows, the Iowa kennel may be brokering out for others to sell the dogs for them. In many cases a large miller will have more than one location or operation with a different name, some in a different state even. Particularly if they have inspection problems.
Here's some more info. about stonehenge seen in the pedigree.
http://www.caps-web.org/view_investigation_report.php?id=38
It's good to be aware, is my point. I would not recommend the breeder/broker you got her from that's for sure, nor the validity of the pedigree.
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And yeah....guys NO hard feelings. All that matters to me is that Honey is a healthy, happy part of our family. She's a great puppy, a PERFECT fit for us. And if she did come from a mill and has no health issues...then I'm happy I am able to give her a better home.
I think all dog owners at one time or another have thought their dog could win "Best of Show" or something like that.....and I am no exception. No offense..(lol)...but I think Honey is the cutest Shiba I've ever seen! (I'm sure you all feel the same about your own little guys.) So that's why I asked about her pedigree. Hey she'll always be a champion to me!
The fact you joined this forum, and asked these questions, shows you care for your pup and will give her a great home.
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I also want to point out that in the pedigree posted the "inbreeding" is actually "line-breeding" - I would push at least 3 generations out in line breeding, not 2, but that is line breeding [which is technically a form of inbreeding but it is important to understand the subtle difference]. The term "inbreeding" has a "gross" kinda vibe to us humans, but the truth is it happens in the animal word naturally - natural selections clears up any "grossness" that comes from inbreeding pretty quickly.
*I just realized Dave already cleared that up... but I'll leave mine just for reassurance.
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I actually noticed that similar breeding on my Toby's AKC pedigree, rather far back. I think his Great Grandfather was the same as his Grandfather on the other side ( so great grandfather for the dam and grandfather for the sire ). But, not sure if that really means anything. At first I was kinda upset when I saw it, but Toby has no health issues thus far, so I don't see anything too wrong with it, considering how far back it is.