December
Mikki has been selling mixed-breed dogs for two years now. For a single unregistered Japanese Terrier pup, he would earn a mere PhP 2,000. F-lad he chosen to sell registered, pure-bred dogs, he would have earned triple the amount he is earning right now.
For professional dog breeders, aside from your dog added value, registration safeguards your beloved pups’ lineage and breed. You and your prospective buyers will be sure that what you are offering are nothing but the best pure-breeds. Also, registering allows the owner’s, even the breeder’s, canine to compete and showcase its talents in a dog show or any kind of dog sport.
As we all know, dogs are among the animals that have the most commercial value. A female pure-breed would cost around PhP 8,000 to PhP 20,000 depending on its papers, meaning its registration certificate and breed, says Arene Arcega, whose veterinarian brother (Dr. Arvin Arcega) has been a dog breeder for eight years.
“We maintain a file of hard and soft copy of records in the Asian Kennel Club Union of the Philippines Inc. (AKCUPI’ said Jalandoni Repalbor, AKCUPI president and CEO.”This is so we have something to look back to when a new dog owner or a buyer inquires about the breed of their acquired dogs.”
Registration is not merely for professional dog-breeding but it is also one of the main requirements for people who are dog sport-enthusiasts.
In support of dog sports and breeders, the AKCUPI is”committed to the uplifting and advancement of the Philippine canine industry. It works hand-in-hand with breeders, owners, handlers and animal welfare organizations to promote the sport in the country and preserve the purity of dog breeds and we steer the community towards the well-rounded education and eventually the profound and meaningful appreciation ofourfour legged friends:’
Dog registration is not merely for the sake of registering your dog and acquiring its papers for whatever purpose you may have. Rather, it differentiates a professional breeder and responsible dog owner from unsuitable breeders and owners out there who are solely concerned on profit and prestige.