I am inspected regularly by AKC (American Kennel Club). All my Yorkies and their puppies are AKC registered. While the inspector is here, paperwork compliance is checked and verified for thoroughness and completion. Cleanliness of all facilities is also checked as well as the well-being of all the dogs and their health records/vacc's current.
If I have a litter of puppies when the inspector is here, he can take a DNA sample (mouth swab) from the puppies as well as the parents. If this DNA sample does not match, I will no longer be able to register our dogs with the AKC. AKC requires that sires used in more than three breedings each year be DNA tested. Irregardless of how many litters I use a sire for, I DNA test every sire.
Kennel inspections are done to ensure the integrity of the AKC registry and monitor care and conditions at kennels across the country. The AKC is the only purebred dog registry in the United States that maintains an organized and continuous investigation and inspection effort. The AKC conducts approximately 5,000 inspections each year to ensure compliance with standards that support the health, safety, and welfare of dogs and the environments in which they live.
When you purchase a puppy from me, you will receive an AKC puppy registration application that allows you to choose your full registered name for your puppy and then send it in with the AKC. Although there is no requirement you register with the AKC there are benefits to doing so. See the AKC website at www.AKC.org for information on registration.
William Deily - Senior Executive Field Agent The American Kennel Club / AKC (retired)
Timothy Holling Senior Executive Field Agent The American Kennel Club / AKC (*Current Inspector)