KC Registered

[toughmat88]

Hi guys and girls,

Possibly looking for a new companion for our 6 year old basset hound who recently lost her 14 year old sister.

I am seeing a few for sale but they are not KC registered and the cost also reflects this.

My question is what is the reason as to why they are not registered and is there also a negative to this, basically what is the pros and cons.

Many thanks

[Parsnip]

You will get a lot of crazies from both ends of the spectrum on this one...

For me, it depends on the breed - is KC registration important for your breed of choice? We are a Labrador household and would not consider a non-KC dog - hip, elbow, eye and DNA scores, plus inbreeding scores and understanding the dog's lineage all come with the KC registration.

Its not to say that a non-KC lab will have crap eyesight, hip/elbow dysplasia, EIC and be from the shallow end of the gene pool - but it might. There is nothing to say a KC dog will be better or healthier than the equivalent, but you play the odds. Approved main dealer vs. Honest John's garage.

Edit - didn't read the Basset Hound bit - not a breed I know anything about.

Edited by Parsnip on Wednesday 17th July 09:32

[GnuBee]

I've had 3 Basset Hounds; 1 from a KC registered breeder, 1 from a resue center and 1 from a private rescue. KC registration had no bearing on their health, personality, behaviour etc. It did impact the price though...

As you're an experienced Basset owner you know the inherent issues with the breed.

[Lotobear]

We never received the KC papers for our first Welsh Terrier and I suspect it was because the breed line had 'defects' - bit of a rip of really as we paid full price for him. He's way too small for the breed and has certain 'defects' such as a single coat.

With all that said he was been the healthiest and trouble free dog we've ever had and is now 16 and almost puppy like in his love of life, save for cataracts and a touch of alzheimers.

So it would not concern me in the least, in fact I'd say a KC dog is likely to be more problematic due to intensive breeding.

Our previous Lakeland was from a very 'good' show breeding line and had her papers but she was super highly strung and lived a fairly short life.

[Zetec-S]

KC registered is essentially just a tick box in order to trace the lineage and prove the pedigree of the puppy. Just remember that it won't automatically guarantee the line has been health tested. I don't believe there is a mandatory requirement from the KC to health test dogs before using them to breed (unless maybe for a few specific breeds with known issues?).

But breeders registered under the KC assured breeders programme do have to health test, and there are more checks carried out on them (although obviously it's still no guarantee).

[Jasandjules]

I would be more concerned about the COI and what health tests the parents were subjected to.

If you are not going to show the dog, how much do you care?

[Roboticarm]

I got a KC reg Cocker Spaniel years ago.. amazing dog

When I got my 2nd COVID pricing was crazy I got a non KC reg one... Turns out, following a DNA test it was a mix cocker and springer it was way way higher energy levels than a cocker

So one thing KC does is guarantee what you are getting.

[Marniet]

I don’t show my dog but was keen to get one that was kc registered because of the health testing . It’s been interesting finding out about her lines and origins . We go to breed events a couple of times a year and it’s nice finding other dogs who have the same or similar lines to her . Us Dandie dinmont folk are a bit nuts like that. We got her in 2020 and didn’t pay over the odds for her . I think it’s good to do your research and find a great breeder who’s totally enthusiastic about the breed . Find the right breeder and they can be a great support to you and the pup if needed.