Total scam! They basically canceled the registration, didn’t refund, because “their registration says it’s not guaranteed” and their excused was that the dog may not be a purebred, yet they refused to do a DNA test because AKC dna doesn’t determine breed, gender or colors.
Basically a total scam! DNA does NOT determine the breed of the dog yet they said the puppy/dog may not be purebred, how can they determine that without a DNA testing that can show the relationship between the parents and the breed. If the DNA doesn’t provide the breed, at least should tell you if the sire and dam are related. They refused to do a testing.
They basically take your money and a few years later cancel your registration if you don’t spend money on their cheap products.
Total scam! Stay away from AKC. The testing is by pictures that anyone can get from google searched. A joke!
It’s laughable how they do business! It’s not even credited with the Better Business Bureaus bbb.org only have 1 star with Better Business Bureaus.
By LJ N.
I paid for litter registration on…
I paid for litter registration on January 6th...papers have not shown up. I started calling on the 21st, to find out where the paperwork is....i have called 13 times, and still do not have the paperwork that i paid for....if i do not receive them by Monday February 3rd, i will be contacting my lawyer on this matter.....13 times i have been lied to about this....i paid you,and you cant do the right thing....no worries, if i don't receive them, my lawyer will be on it next....good luck to you
By David J.
Paid $35?for registration
Paid $35?for registration, didn’t list color of my dog so I called after and they say I need to pay more to change, complete bill crap, anything to get more money from the people, robbery at its finest
By jaiden D.
"Run, Do Not Walk or U Melt"
Everything that could happen in the sale of a registered animal, went south. Went to the AKC Marketplace Website, since they clearly advertise that, "Founded in 1884, the not-for-profit AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for all dogs. AKC actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to advancing dog sports." This is false and misleading since I purchased a pup from a breeder whom they acknowledge had registered my pup parents with them, gave three different DOB, and then the pup becomes unregistered when the breeder sells me the pup for full price, and no papers. ON the night of the sale, the breeder and her husband came to my home, gave my son an envelope, while handing me the pup, left and shortly upon leaving, after opening the envelope, found no sellers papers or contract in the sale of this AKC Register Pup. I contacted the seller, now she comes up with an elaborate lie that she made a mistake and could not register the pup. I then contacted AKC Marketplace, and to my surprise, they did have the pup registered but told me I need owner to give me the papers, signed on the back transferring the ownership to me. A short time later after this did not happen, AKC contacts me back to say the owner will take the pup back, and I can get my money back for the pup. Pup and my family have bonded. Was told upfront by AKC that the dog did indeed have papers. Now the AKC and owner is taking their word back and saying a mistake was made by them both. Sounds fishy to me. Stop doing business with the shaggy, fraudulent, misleading advertising marketplace, unless you want to pay full price for a pup you can adopt for 3/4 the price. I was swindle out of a large amount of money, with no where to go for help. Tried reporting them to the BBB, which offered little help. Where do you turn when they are all crooks? Please run, run, run from the AKC Marketplace, as this company is not an old established non profit business, they are a new way to steal money from the consumer, and they support the crooked breeders who false advertise on their website. Everything bad that could happen in the sale of this pup to me, happened, and left me mentally scarred for life. Just run, and keep on running from the AKC Marketplace, DO NOT TRUST THEM!!!
By Emma
Doberman mutilation
The AKC’s breed standards for the Doberman include pinned ears. On AKC website I found “we recognize ear cropping and tail docking, as prescribed in certain breed standards, are acceptable practices integral to defining and preserving breed character……..”etc. Mutilating a dogs ears (and or tail) is illegal in other parts of the world but in America it’s not only okay, it’s widely practised and displayed. People who condone, practice and display this make me sick, I hope none of you people have one of these special breeds or any other animals if you’re willing to place your selfish vanity for appearance above not subjecting animals to cruelty! Disgrace to mankind. You should be utterly ashamed.
By Amber B.
AKC means nothing concerning Genetics or Health
I recently bought a pup whom I foolishly took home without the paperwork. I trusted Top Dogg Giant Schnauzers. 2 months later after asking I get the paperwork. To my surprise the AKC Litter Certificates says my pups parents AND the grandparents were brother and sister from same litter. Upon contacting AKC they said they do not have a policy on "inbreeding" they leave that up to the discretion of the breeders. Really! Doesn't that increase the chances of the pups from such a litter being genetic cesspools? Buy a pup from a breeder that has a "Genetic" and "Health" guarantee.
By NY J.
Very unfriendly
Very unfriendly. Too political. Stuck in the past. Not helpful.
By Kathy B.
Purchased a dog and went to register…
Purchased a dog and went to register her. In doing so much info was mixed to where my ownership had the incorrect names listed. Called to get corrected. Claimed what was showing on their end isn’t what I should have got. We’re going to have names corrected and resent. It’s now over 2 weeks and no certificate.
