UPDATE   I dont have time for another long post but I would like to share a site that you can use  httpwwwdogbreedinfocomshilohshepherdhtm  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 AllBreed Registries   The following is a list of some of the other allbreed 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 allbreed 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 registrys web site and speaks for itself as to the goals of some of these registries    American Canine Association ACA  Americas largest veterinary health tracking purebred canine registry  Note In the Find A Puppy section of their website dogpuppy seekers are referred to petretail 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 owners word for it and no proof is required   Americas 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 individuals right of pet ownership APRI recently reincorporated as a forprofit corporation  The APRI promotes and encourages the sale of dogs and cats through distributors and retailers Americas 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  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 MISCBREEDBREED and isolated from purebred registrations they are distinguished from other breeds on registration certificates by having nonpurebred 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 cockapoos and other crosses The Continental Kennel Clubs 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 Registrys home page DRA Registers rare breeds and exotic breeds DRA Registers Unrecognized Breeds DRA registers poodle crosses such as cockerpoos pekeapoos as a separate class DRA takes the red tape