The APA is what Purebred Dog Fans, Owners and Breeders have been waiting for. It's a purebred dog organization focused on appearance, not paperwork. No over-bearing rules, no complicated registrations or beaurocratic hassles. We don't sanction shows or keep endless lists of pedegrees. The APA exists to serve Purebred Dog Owners and only register purebreds that represent the best of their breed. That's good news for people who have purchased Puppies registered with other organizations that end up looking nothing like the Breed they are supposed to be a part of. Please take some time to learn more...

How Things Work The APA exists to allow for the Registration of purebred dogs. To avoid the pitfalls that other organizations have experienced, the APA requires photographic proof of a purebred's charateristics. Anyone desiring to register their purebred must submit a short application, two photos of their animal (a front and side view) along with our registration fee of just $10 (non-refundable). Dogs of any age qualify, but puppies must be at least eight weeks old (and photos must be taken at 8 weeks or later) to be registered. Our staff will review the application and study the photos of your dog. We are looking for physical characteristics of the breed submitted. If they are present, we will issue you a Purebred Registration Certificate stating that the APA has decided that your dog has met the physical qualifications of what a purebred of the breed submitted should be. If your dog fails to meet what we consider to be the physical qualifications of what a purebred should look like, we will send you a registration rejection letter. Your fee cannot be refunded. Use the list of links below to research the characteristics of the breed you're submitting for registration.

The Basics APA registrations are not transferable to or from other Dog Breeding Clubs or Organizations. That's because our registration process is not based on the background of an animal, but it's appearance. We feel this better serves the needs of many breeders and pet owners who want a purebred dog to look like one, despite what a piece of paper might say. We have also simplified the process of Litter Registration which so often creates problems for those with purebreds having puppies. Parents do NOT need to be APA registered in order for you to register a litter! Just submit two photos of each one of the parents (front and side views), the litter application and a fee of just $25.00 (non-refundable). We do not charge a per puppy fee. If the parents meet the qualifications of the APA, registration papers for each puppy will be sent to you. The entire process usually takes less then a week. APA Registrations are not a verification of pedagree, but rather a definitive statement of quality. APA registered animals have been examined by a neutral third party and found to possess the characteristics of a purebred dog of the breed submitted.

Who We Are and Why We Exist The APA was established by concerned Purebred Breeders in response to increasing frustration with other organizations which register pets sight unseen. Given the opportunities for fraud without visual registration, almost any dog could end up being considered a purebred as long as the paperwork said so. DNA testing has only complicated the situation with many registrations now being questioned or cancelled due to fraud. The APA exists to serve the needs of Purebred Breeders, not complicate their lives. We make Purebred Puppy and Dog Registration a simple and painless process. Register online or by mail. Membership and Registration is by Invitation Only. Catherine Knell is our current Administrator. She is also your Breeder / Sponsor for Purebred Registrations. Catherine will be happy to help find the answers to any questions you may have. Contact The APA: Email us or write to the APA at: Catherine Knell 3701 East Baseline Road Ste F-106, PMB 100 Gilbert, AZ 85234

Purebreds and Mixes We Accept for APA Registration (use this drop down menu to check if your dog or pup qualifies) Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akita Alaskan Husky Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Eskimo Dog American Foxhound American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier American Water Spaniel Anatolian Shepherd Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Fauve de Bretagne Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Bich Poo Bichon Frise Biewer Black Russian Terrier Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Tick Coonhound Boerboel Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Ca de Bou Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Italiano Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carlin Pinscher Caucasian Ovtcharka Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chi Poo Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinese Imperial Chinese Shar-Pei Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coton De Tulear Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Deerhound Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue De Bordeaux Elkhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Estrela Mountain Dog Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Flat-Coated Retriever French Bulldog French Mastiff German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Giant Schnauzer Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Grand Bleu de Gascogne Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Groenendael Belgian Shepherd Havanese Hovawart Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Akita Japanese Chin Japanese Spitz Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier King Charles Spaniel Komondor Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Leonberger Lhasa Apso Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog Maltese Malti Poo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Mi Ki Miniature Australian Shepherd Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Bulldog Miniature Pinscher Miniature Poodle Miniature Schnauzer Poo Mix Mountain Feist Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Ori Pei Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier Peek A Poo Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Perro de Agua Espanol Perro de Presa Canario Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomapoo Pomeranian Portuguese Water Dog Pug Puggle Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saint Bernard Saluki Samoyed Schipperke Schnoodle Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Shetland Sheepdog Shiba Inu Shih Tzu Siberian Husky Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Smooth Fox Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Spinone Italiano Staffordshire Bull Terrier Standard Poodle Standard Schnauzer Tervuren Belgian Shepherd Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Toy Fox Terrier Toy Poodle Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier West Highland White Terrier Whippet Wire Fox Terrier Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Yorki Poo Yorkshire Terrier Note: If you want to register a Breed or Litter of a Breed not listed on the menu, please email us. We ACCEPT certain exotics, poo mixes and others not listed on the drop down menu.

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