Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: breeders/rescuers - registries

2006-04-15 Thread Elizabeth Mann
I meant to add that the AKC is doing some DNA testing to make sure the parents are as claimed. The AKC maintains a "Stud book" that keeps a record of the parents etc. of all dogs 150 breeds registered. The AKC was started 1884. The Chihuahua was first recognized in 1904.  We had a dog registe

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: breeders/rescuers - registries

2006-04-15 Thread Elizabeth Mann
The AKC maintains a "Stud book" that keeps a record of the parents etc. of all dogs 150 breeds registered. The AKC was started 1884. The Chihuahua was first recognized in 1904.  We had a dog register in England with the Kennel Club and could not transfer his registration to the AKC because he d