Comparison of the AKC Registry
and the AKC-FSS "Non-Registry"
by Robert Jay Russell, Ph.D. & Laurie Spalding

On close inspection, the differences between the real AKC Registry and the AKC-FSS non-registry seem inconsequential:
AKC Real Registry
AKC-FSS Non-Registry

Assigns dog a number
yes
yes

Draws a Pedigree for a dog
yes
yes

Keeps pedigree information in a database
yes
yes

Verifies that a dog is a certain breed
no
no

Verifies that a dog's pedigree and registration is in any way correct
no

(the AKC official states that it will not guarantee the veracity of any AKC dog papers)
no

(the AKC official states that it will not guarantee the veracity of any AKC dog papers)

Requires prior documents before admitting a dog
yes
yes

Administered by the AKC (not the breed's Parent Club) who determines all its regulations
yes
yes

Publishes the criteria required for acceptance of previous paperwork
yes
no

More than 2 years after the AKC-FSS was created, the AKC is not able to direct an inquirer to any person responsible for judging what paperwork is accepted for inclusion in this "non" registry.