Currently happening in my area

[Vinnie]

Originally Posted by Samba

I wouldn't get a dog from a breeder that I wouldn't be happy to have the name on..............Always ready to give breeders their due since I appreciate their efforts at good production.

I agree with this. I want the breeder's kennel name as part of my dog's formal pedigree. They deserve it!

[Lauri & The Gang]

I require my kennel name to be used in the dogs name and it comes first. I put alot of planning and work into breeding and I want to be recognized for it (even for those with 'just pets').

I also require the new owners to feed a specific quality of food. I push for raw but understand if they won't. I give them a list of approved kibbles (which is getting smaller) and tell them to feed one.

I require the new owners to WAIT until at least 8 months of age to neuter and at least one heat cycle to spay (I would require longer if they were larger dogs).

My pups are registered with AKC/UKC with ME as the main owner and the new owner as the secondary - until either the dog is titled or spayed/neutered. If the dog is being sold as a pet then it goes on Limited Registration.


As far as the name on the paperwork versus what YOU call the dog - there really is no correlation.

Spike's AKC reg'd name is Piquin's Some Like it Hot.

Kaynya's AKC name is Chimane's Spice it Up Piquin

Mauser's AKC name is Nator von Triton.

See?

[lhczth]

I allow my puppy buyers to choose the name they want, but I both approve it and require my kennel name follow. The name also must start with a certain letter. The call name can be whatever. I now register the pups myself to guarantee this happens. I put a lot of time and work into planning and rearing each litter and I don't think this is too much to ask.

Like Lauri I also prefer that my puppy buyers feed raw, but also have a very short list of good kibbles (Science Diet isn't one of them). I also have a few other requirements on vaccinations.

If you respect a breeder than, IMO, this shouldn't be that big of a deal. When I have bought puppies I have been willing to comply with their breeder's requirements. You should have seen me trying to find a "U" name when I got Nike (aka Unika).

[Abbysmom]

You know, I'm not a breeder either but you have to respect what they do in keeping the breed the best that it can be. I didn't have a problem putting the kennel name on the registration either. I'm confused as to why it is such a big deal for you. Oh well, everyone has their own opinion.

[Whiteshepherds]

We were asked that our pups registered names start with the kennel name and that the second name use the litter letter. (litter A, B, C etc.) Annie is Braeheads Constant Joy, she's from the C litter. (we called her Annie before registering her...I know, Joy would have made more sense, lol)

For me it's an honor to use the breeder name, I'm proud of where our dogs came from. Annies father (among other accomplishments) was the first white shepherd to go OTCH in I believe 30 years. (that was in 2007 or 2008)

I know the titles have everything to do with the time and dedication the breeder puts into working with her dogs but we're proud of him and proud to say we have one of his daughters. (and his grandson)
Good breeders deserve to be recognized and this is an easy way to do it. I don't think of it as free advertising for the breeders, I think of it as bragging rights for us! Now I can only hope they live up to the name.

Actually most good breeders don't need the advertising, they have waiting lists.

[Jax08]

I would have no problem putting the kennel's name in my dogs name. In fact, I would want it that way as I want a dog from a good reputable breeder. I think it's a bragging point to have a dog with Wildhaus, Landholz, etc walking next to you.

And Science Diet is absolute, over-priced, crap food. Their prescription foods serve a purpose but the every day food...well go get a bag of corn and a bag of chicken feet and heads and you got the same thing.

[dawnandjr]

My breeder has it in her contract that the dog will be registered and shown in '___ ' name. To me that is what a respected and responsible breeder would do. I was getting a puppy from her 'Y' litter and was asked what name I would like on her reg papers. I went with Yoko.
AKC now offers and option for the breeder to register the entire litter under them. That is what I chose with our first litter. I am planning a second litter now and will do the same again. All the new owner has to do is transfer the dog into their name. And the name cannot be changed without your permission.

I makes no difference what you call the dog in your home and what the AKC registered name is. I agree with several posters, if it is just a pet, why is it such a big deal for you to put the breeders kennel name on the reg papers?

[jaggirl47]

Originally Posted by guitarest

I did not agree to her wanting the kennel name there and told her I would check with the AKC. She also wanted Blitz to get good food etc and thats never been a issue I should have stock in either Science diet dry or wet foods.... I did and still do appreciate her efforts and Blitz is a fantastic pup and the breeder had allot to do with that; its just doesn't sit right with me. But I am not a full time AKC flag wavier and breeder like some (no disrepect) he is a four legged family member and nothing else nothing more.

Did you sign a contract? Most breeders in their contract require it.

[spiritsmom]

With some of the breeders I've gotten pups from they did not require their kennel name be part of the registered name (I asked). Others did want it in there and that was fine by me, it's not what I call the dog anyway - it's just their name on paper so I really don't find it to be a big deal to have to use their kennel name and a certain letter to designate the litter they come from. I don't understand why you are so against using her kennel name - AKC gives you tons of letters to use in the registered name so unless she has a huge kennel name I don't see why it should be an issue. Seems to be something you are strongly against doing yet you say you respect her - contradiction there. You could do Vormund's Blitz von whateverherkennelnameis. That way you satisfy her and get that Vormunds in there too if that's what you are so concerned about.

[selzer]

I am guessing that the OP did not see it from the breeder's perspective and this poll has maybe helped to clarify why breeders want it there.

I guess it is a done deal now?