No AKC Papers

I have received a few inquiries from individuals asking for advice on what to do when they have no AKC papers.  This is a hard lesson to learn; but you should never buy a purebred puppy without papers. People are told I will mail you the papers later, don't accept this.  If they are unwilling to provide you with the necessary papers then don't buy the puppy.

If for some reason the registration application is not available at the time of the sale; the seller should provide you in writing with the following information:

• Breed of dog
• Date of birth of the dog you are buying
• Sex of dog, color and markings
• Registered name and number of the dog's sire(father) and dam(mother)
• AKC litter number - your dog cannot be registered until the litter is registered
• Name of breeder
• Date of sale 
• Signature of the seller

The American Kennel Club requires that your dog be registered within 12 months of when the litter was registered.  It definitely bears repeating do not buy a purebred dog without paperwork for registering them.