UPDATE I don t have time for another long post but I would like to share a site that you can use This site also includes ARBA American Rare Breed Association APRI American Pet Registry Inc NKC National Kennel Club However my research has proven that many other registries are also selling papers for Shiloh Shepherds These include but are not limited to Other All Breed Registries The following is a list of some of the other all breed registries in existence in North America Caution should be exercised when dealing with a breeder who registers with any of these registries especially when the breed is recognized by any of the major all breed registries listed above Many breeders use these registries because they are not able to meet the more demanding requirements of the CKC AKC or UKC The information shown in quotations was taken directly from the registry s web site and speaks for itself as to the goals of some of these registries American Canine Association ACA America s largest veterinary health tracking purebred canine registry Note In the Find A Puppy section of their website dog puppy seekers are referred to pet retail stores Very little information is available on the website regarding their goals or mission as a registry American Purebred Registry APR The APR issues registration certificates for dogs and cats They start a pedigree file with the information the owner sends them Once APR accepts an application a registration certificate is issued and the animal is considered registered APR is a record keeping agency only and does not sponsor dog shows field trials or competitions of any kind On the application the owner certifies that the dog or cat is a purebred representative of the breed They take the owner s word for it and no proof is required America s Pet Registry Inc APRI An internationally recognized association of responsible pet owners breeders distributors veterinarians retailers pet product manufacturers and other concerned parties dedicated to the humane care of animals the preservation of quality bloodlines and the individual s right of pet ownership APRI recently re incorporated as a for profit corporation The APRI promotes and encourages the sale of dogs and cats through distributors and retailers America s Pet Registry Inc was begun as insurance for the pet industry APRI offers free dual registrations on dogs from reputable registration services to professional breeders We classify a professional breeder as one who has three or more breeding females and who regularly sells puppies in the pet market Animal Registry Unlimited ARU Some statements found on the opening page of their website We register all pets and animals We guarantee that your pet or animal can be registered with us Providing a registry for the development of new breeds of useful pets and animals Unlike many organizations we encourage the development of new breeds Continental Kennel Club CKC Note This registry is also known as the CKC and should not be confused with the Canadian Kennel Club These are two completely separate registries The Continental Kennel Club recognizes 450 breeds as purebred The Continental Kennel Club has a section known as Miscellaneous Breed Registration which allows for the crossing of two purebred parents of different breed types to produce hybrid puppies Registered as MISC BREED1 BREED2 and isolated from purebred registrations they are distinguished from other breeds on registration certificates by having non purebred printed on their registration certificates In addition the Continental Kennel Club has a section within their club for developing new breeds Stock used for these breeding programs is listed in the Development Class The Continental Kennel Club has implemented a classified section on their site where club members can advertise their breeds If you have a look at some of the more popular breeds such as the Cocker Spaniel some of the kennels advertising there include breeders of cock a poos and other crosses The Continental Kennel Club s website provides very little information regarding their goals or mission as a registry For more information however there is a very thorough web page at Continental Kennel Club FAQ Continental Kennel Club Rules Regulations Dog Registry of America DRA Formerly the US Kennel Club Statements directly from the Registry s home page DRA Registers rare breeds and exotic breeds DRA Registers Unrecognized Breeds DRA registers poodle crosses such as cocker poos peke a poo s as a separate class DRA takes the red tape