{"id":4264,"date":"2022-05-27T10:14:41","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T10:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/"},"modified":"2022-05-28T06:45:45","modified_gmt":"2022-05-28T06:45:45","slug":"your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"Your question: What should I get with a KC registered puppy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_a_KC_registered_dog\" title=\"What are the benefits of a KC registered dog?\">What are the benefits of a KC registered dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#Should_you_buy_a_KC_registered_puppy\" title=\"Should you buy a KC registered puppy?\">Should you buy a KC registered puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#What_should_a_breeder_give_you\" title=\"What should a breeder give you?\">What should a breeder give you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#What_papers_should_you_get_from_a_breeder\" title=\"What papers should you get from a breeder?\">What papers should you get from a breeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#Does_it_matter_if_your_dog_is_not_KC_registered\" title=\"Does it matter if your dog is not KC registered?\">Does it matter if your dog is not KC registered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_KC_register_a_dog\" title=\"How much does it cost to KC register a dog?\">How much does it cost to KC register a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_buy_a_dog\" title=\"Where is the best place to buy a dog?\">Where is the best place to buy a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#Are_pedigree_dogs_inbred\" title=\"Are pedigree dogs inbred?\">Are pedigree dogs inbred?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#What_is_the_best_way_to_buy_a_puppy\" title=\"What is the best way to buy a puppy?\">What is the best way to buy a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_breeder_is_reputable\" title=\"How do you know if a breeder is reputable?\">How do you know if a breeder is reputable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#What_paperwork_should_you_get_with_a_puppy\" title=\"What paperwork should you get with a puppy?\">What paperwork should you get with a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#How_can_you_tell_if_someone_is_a_backyard_breeder\" title=\"How can you tell if someone is a backyard breeder?\">How can you tell if someone is a backyard breeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#Is_it_OK_to_buy_a_dog_without_papers\" title=\"Is it OK to buy a dog without papers?\">Is it OK to buy a dog without papers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_breeder_says_pet_only\" title=\"What does it mean when a breeder says pet only?\">What does it mean when a breeder says pet only?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-should-i-get-with-a-kc-registered-puppy\/#How_many_times_should_you_breed_a_female_dog_in_her_lifetime\" title=\"How many times should you breed a female dog in her lifetime?\">How many times should you breed a female dog in her lifetime?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-benefits-of-a-kc-registered\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_a_KC_registered_dog\"><\/span>What are the benefits of a KC registered dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">The main advantage of KC registration is identity and traceability of a puppy\u2019s ancestors and the breeder\u2019s details. The KC has a Code of Ethics for breeders, which includes item 6: Will agree not to breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-buy-a-kc-registered-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_buy_a_KC_registered_puppy\"><\/span>Should you buy a KC registered puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In one respect, they are right: there are plenty of lovely non-KC dachshunds and, as a general rule, they are cheaper than registered dogs (though not always), However, although buying a Kennel Club registered puppy is not a guarantee of buying a healthy dog that will enjoy a long and happy life, doing so can<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-a-breeder-give-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_breeder_give_you\"><\/span>What should a breeder give you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your breeder should provide medical history on the puppy. Depending on the age of adoption, this will include one or two sets of puppy shots or other care like routine worming. The purchase contract may require owners to maintain specific health care practices, feed recommended diets or other specific instructions.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zToMofkkG-c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 50px 0px 40px; clear: both;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rb2pw5CVwSY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-papers-should-you-get-from-a-breeder\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_papers_should_you_get_from_a_breeder\"><\/span>What papers should you get from a breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the most popular items that should make an ideal puppy pack:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contract for sale.<\/li>\n<li>Pedigree certificate.<\/li>\n<li>Registration certificate.<\/li>\n<li>Dog\u2019s identification tag.<\/li>\n<li>Health and vaccination certificates.<\/li>\n<li>Dog ownership and breeding records.<\/li>\n<li>Letter to new puppy owner from the breeder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"does-it-matter-if-your-dog-is-not-kc-registered\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_matter_if_your_dog_is_not_KC_registered\"><\/span>Does it matter if your dog is not KC registered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does it matter if a puppy is not KC registered? Being Kennel Club registered does not mean that a dog comes from a responsible breeder; neither will it guarantee that you are buying a healthy, happy puppy.\u00a0 Whatever type of puppy you\u2019re buying, it\u2019s important to be puppy smart.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-kc-register-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_KC_register_a_dog\"><\/span>How much does it cost to KC register a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To register your litter, you must pay a registration fee for each puppy. The cost for each puppy is 16 pounds. If you are an Assured Breeder for the Kennel Club, that fee is only 14 pounds. Wait for the registration.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-is-the-best-place-to-buy-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_buy_a_dog\"><\/span>Where is the best place to buy a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where to Find Puppies for Sale: 10 Ethical Sites for Puppy<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Adopt-a-Pet.com. Adopt-a-Pet.com is an excellent website, backed by well-known companies like Purina and Bayer.<\/li>\n<li>American Kennel Club (AKC)<\/li>\n<li>NextDayPets.<\/li>\n<li>Petfinder.<\/li>\n<li>ASPCA.<\/li>\n<li>RescueMe.Org.<\/li>\n<li>The Shelter Pet Project.<\/li>\n<li>Petco Foundation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gupb-MlvsQU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vOYemQ9Ipog\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"are-pedigree-dogs-inbred\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pedigree_dogs_inbred\"><\/span>Are pedigree dogs inbred?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Inbreeding in pedigree dogs arises because certain dogs, prized for exhibiting the characteristics desirable for that breed, are used to father many litters of puppies.\u00a0 Over generations, more and more dogs across a particular pedigree are related to one another and the chances of relatives mating increase.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-way-to-buy-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_buy_a_puppy\"><\/span>What is the best way to buy a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where to get a puppy<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Consider adoption first.<\/li>\n<li>Find a responsible breeder and visit the premises.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t get a puppy from a pet store.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t believe promises that puppies are \u201chome-raised\u201d or \u201cfamily-raised\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Avoid the temptation to \u201crescue\u201d a puppy mill dog by buying them.<\/li>\n<li>Do your part: Pledge to help stop puppy mills!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-a-breeder-is-reputable\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_breeder_is_reputable\"><\/span>How do you know if a breeder is reputable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 Signs of a Good Breeder<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You\u2019ll meet the breeder in person.<\/li>\n<li>The breeder will have lots of questions for you.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll meet the father and mother.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll see the facilities.<\/li>\n<li>There won\u2019t be lots of different breeds available.<\/li>\n<li>You may have to wait for a puppy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-paperwork-should-you-get-with-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_paperwork_should_you_get_with_a_puppy\"><\/span>What paperwork should you get with a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paperwork and health<\/p>\n<p>Ask for proof of any vet checks, vaccinations (where applicable), microchipping, and\/or pedigree papers. Be aware that the puppy should be at least eight weeks old at the point when it goes home with you. A responsible breeder would never send you home with a puppy younger than that.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X4jeJ9W_wm8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v6-WjoFYhPY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-tell-if-someone-is-a-backyard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_someone_is_a_backyard_breeder\"><\/span>How can you tell if someone is a backyard breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 10 Most Telltale Signs of a Backyard Breeder<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They sell on Craigslist, eBay, or pet stores.<\/li>\n<li>They offer minimal medical security.<\/li>\n<li>They don\u2019t have proof of genetic testing.<\/li>\n<li>They don\u2019t offer lifetime return policies.<\/li>\n<li>There are no veterinary records for the puppies.<\/li>\n<li>They sell puppies before they are 8 weeks old.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-buy-a-dog-without-papers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_buy_a_dog_without_papers\"><\/span>Is it OK to buy a dog without papers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The presence or absence of registration papers doesn\u2019t change the genes (DNA) inside a dog. He can be purebred without having papers \u2013 and sadly, he can have papers without really being purebred. Only a DNA test can tell you whether he\u2019s really purebred.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-a-breeder-says-pet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_breeder_says_pet_only\"><\/span>What does it mean when a breeder says pet only?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet-quality puppies are those that the breeder thinks will likely not grow up to be candidates for showing or breeding. They will often be sold on a limited registration, which means they can participate in all AKC events except conformation (the 50-cent word for \u201cdog shows\u201d), and their offspring cannot be registered.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JVr_ZxjnbJo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-times-should-you-breed-a-female\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_should_you_breed_a_female_dog_in_her_lifetime\"><\/span>How many times should you breed a female dog in her lifetime?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best Interval of Time for Breeding<\/p>\n<p>It is recommended to keep the number of litters for a female dog to three to four total, and a good breeder will spread out the litters over the course of a female\u2019s optimal breeding years to keep the mother and her puppies healthy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What are the benefits of a KC registered dog?Should you buy a KC registered puppy?What should a breeder give you?What papers should you get from a breeder?Does it matter if your dog is not KC registered?How much does it cost to KC register a dog?Where is the best place to buy a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-are-the-benefits-of-a-KC-registered-dog.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4264"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4264"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4264\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118629,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4264\/revisions\/118629"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}