Is it important to buy a "Registered" Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy?
Buying a purebred "registered" puppy means your dog's pedigree has been
recorded by an authorized association of breeders.
But beware! Not all registries are not the same!
Some pet registries have stringent requirements for membership. Breeders must generally provide
evidence that they follow responsible breeding and dog care practices. For example, top quality
registries will refuse breeders who have been convicted of cruelty to animals.
recorded by an authorized association of breeders.
But beware! Not all registries are not the same!
Some pet registries have stringent requirements for membership. Breeders must generally provide
evidence that they follow responsible breeding and dog care practices. For example, top quality
registries will refuse breeders who have been convicted of cruelty to animals.
Ironically, however, the very fact that some dog registries are so tough has resulted in a number of
new registries being established with requirements that are much easier for breeders to meet. Some
lesser known dog registries have few, if any, meaningful standards. Membership in some dog registries
allows an irresponsible breeder to say truthfully that their puppies are "registered" but provides no assurance
to the pet owner that they are buying a puppy that will have a sweet disposition and a long, healthy life.
There are too many dog registries to evaluate each one here. But I invite you to take heed and ask
some tough questions when a breeder or a pet store tells you a puppy is "registered."
Take time to investigate the pet registry. Ask how long that registration service has been around.
Compare its requirements with the standards and code of ethics required by well-established reputable
registries, such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - USA or the American Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel Club, Inc. or comparable Cavalier registries in other countries around the world.
new registries being established with requirements that are much easier for breeders to meet. Some
lesser known dog registries have few, if any, meaningful standards. Membership in some dog registries
allows an irresponsible breeder to say truthfully that their puppies are "registered" but provides no assurance
to the pet owner that they are buying a puppy that will have a sweet disposition and a long, healthy life.
There are too many dog registries to evaluate each one here. But I invite you to take heed and ask
some tough questions when a breeder or a pet store tells you a puppy is "registered."
Take time to investigate the pet registry. Ask how long that registration service has been around.
Compare its requirements with the standards and code of ethics required by well-established reputable
registries, such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - USA or the American Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel Club, Inc. or comparable Cavalier registries in other countries around the world.