Your pooch may be purebred, but if he isn't papered, there's no verifiable evidence of his pedigree or his bloodline. When two purebred dogs of the same breed become parents to a litter of pups, the babies are registered and certificates are issued verifying that they are pure of breed.
What does it mean if puppies don't have papers?
The presence or absence of registration papers doesn't change the genes (DNA) inside a dog. He can be purebred without having papers – and sadly, he can have papers without really being purebred. Only a DNA test can tell you whether he's really purebred.
What does Papers mean for a dog?
Papers are simply a dog registration. A registration certificate will tell you the name of your pup's mom and dad and the date when she was born. Your certificate may come from the AKC (American Kennel Club), or the UKC (United Kennel Club). Unfortunately, the registration is not a guarantee of a pure breed.
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