Why do some breeders not KC register when both parents are KC?

CorvusCorax

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That's why a DNA-linked database for each breed is the way forward :) maybe one day.
Compulsory microchipping is a small step forward, although still open to fraud and as with all these things, do people who do it, care, once the pups are born? It's generally the new owner who suffers from being 'sold a pup'.

There are a lot of crap breeders out there who are very plausible and I have had to tell people who have spent five figure sums that their fancy laminated documents aren't actually real :(

It's why it's always a good idea to seek lots of advice before spending money on a pedigree puppy. A good breeder should be happy for a purchaser/advisor/mentor to review all the relevant paperwork.
 

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The likelihood of a person who is breeding a single litter getting a council licence is, in my experience, absolutely zero unfortunately.....

The internet sites are working with authorities in the 'no licence number - no advert, process. One site is resisting at the moment but things are going the right way.

A single litter with the breeder keeping one or two for themselves isn't a huge issue and in the main that set up is genuine dog keepers with no issues for welfare. DEFRA have done a huge amount of work to protect dogs and their welfare in the breeding areas.
 

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The internet sites are working with authorities in the 'no licence number - no advert, process. One site is resisting at the moment but things are going the right way.

A single litter with the breeder keeping one or two for themselves isn't a huge issue and in the main that set up is genuine dog keepers with no issues for welfare. DEFRA have done a huge amount of work to protect dogs and their welfare in the breeding areas.

I guess this is a quite localised depending on your geographical area - I’m closely involved with a number of rescue charities and they definitely haven’t seen any improvement in this area sadly
 
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