AKC Breeder Programs & Services Reviews

They basically take your money and a few years later cancel your registration if you don’t spend money on their cheap products. Total scam! Stay away from AKC. The testing is by pictures that anyone can get from google searched. A joke! It’s laughable how they do business! It’s not even accredited with the Better Business Bureau **. Only have 1 star with Better Business Bureau.

I contacted the seller, now she comes up with an elaborate lie that she made a mistake and could not register the pup. I then contacted AKC Marketplace, and to my surprise, they did have the pup registered but told me I need owner to give me the papers, signed on the back transferring the ownership to me. A short time later after this did not happen, AKC contacts me back to say the owner will take the pup back, and I can get my money back for the pup. Pup and my family have bonded. Was told upfront by AKC that the dog did indeed have papers. Now the AKC and owner is taking their word back and saying a mistake was made by them both. Sounds fishy to me. Stop doing business with the shaggy, fraudulent, misleading advertising marketplace, unless you want to pay full price for a pup you can adopt for 3/4 the price. I was swindle out of a large amount of money, with no where to go for help.

Tried reporting them to the BBB, which offered little help. Where do you turn when they are all crooks? Please run, run, run from the AKC Marketplace, as this company is not an old established non profit business, they are a new way to steal money from the consumer, and they support the crooked breeders who false advertise on their website. Everything bad that could happen in the sale of this pup to me, happened, and left me mentally scarred for life. Just run, and keep on running from the AKC Marketplace, DO NOT TRUST THEM!!! Date of experience: February 29, 2024.

She's scared of trash cans, anything that moves, ANY noise...within the first week I had mentioned this and both companies (same business partners, different company names) had told me that they don't want the puppy back and that they don't have my money anymore and that it's basically my problem (her website states she'll take back any of her dogs at any time)....turns out the pedigree of the pup is very watered down as well. She kept lying to me saying the dog will simply "get over it", I researched and paid more than a few grand for a genetically confident and healthy dog so I could start at a good point and build from it, not get the most fearful one and work 10 times more with all that money. In the end, they ghosted me for the entire month and the "big boss" blocked me, what kind of a business does that?

The breeder who sold me the dog just wants to make a quick buck and doesn't care what genetics her pups take on as long as they look beautiful for uneducated people. They not only never reached out about coordinating whether it's rehoming the pup or taking it back and refuse to give me my money back, and wouldn't answer any of my direct questions about when the dog can be picked up (I even offered to drive the dog anywhere it needed, including out of state). For anyone who doesn't know, a breeder who refuses to not only take back a dog but refund the money, especially shortly after getting the dog is a backyard breeder, a scum, and a terrible breeder.

I was refunded the puppy’s full purchase price and reimbursed for Vet expenses related to his diagnosis, and I kept the puppy. This was a stressful situation that I did not expect from purchasing a puppy, but I am satisfied with the outcome. With the love and support from my family, this blind puppy will live life to the fullest.

Original Review: Buyer Beware: Alaska ** with Creamy Retrievers LLC in Shingle Springs, CA unlawfully sold me a 7 week old mini golden doodle without having him signed off by licensed Vet, as required by California law for puppies under 8 weeks old. She withheld this fact until I took the puppy home and asked her numerous times for her Vet’s contact information. After noticing issues with the puppy’s vision, I consulted my Vet, who confirmed my suspicions and directed me to an Ophthalmologist, who diagnosed the puppy as BLIND at birth. It has been a huge undertaking to care for a blind animal. I consulted professionals and was told that an experienced and reputable breeder would have easily seen something wrong with the puppy. The breeder claims to have 8 years of experience and never had a problem with her puppies.

When I reported the issue to the breeder and inquired about a resolution plan, she immediately directed me the original contract agreement. She insisted on no wrongdoing and reiterated her no return policy. She broke the law and lied to sell me the puppy. How is our agreement still legally binding? After discussing the issue over the phone and exchanging multiple email proposals, we were unable to agree on a resolution. Under the Puppy Lemon Law, I will be suing her for a full refund and reimbursement of all applicable expenses. As a first time puppy buyer, I did not see the potential red flag warnings:

When I met her in person to see the puppy and submit a holding deposit, she didn’t have a printed deposit contract for me to review. I was asked to view and sign the tiny print on her phone. When questioning her about the risk of the puppy having health issues, she insisted there would be nothing wrong and she that would take him to the Vet prior to releasing him. She described her health guarantee, and reassured me there has never been a health issue with any of her puppies. When I met her to pick up the puppy, she said didn’t have time to prepare the final documents for me to review and sign, and that she would send them to me. I agreed to pay her the final amount in exchange for the puppy. Without seeing the medical records, I was unaware the puppy had not been seen by a Vet. Had I known, I would not have taken the puppy that day, despite the long drive to meet them.

Lessons learned:

* Dog adoptions and sales soared during the pandemic, adding to the increase in dog breeders. Although there are many reputable breeders, be aware that there are many that are irresponsible and unethical. They can lead you into believing they are reputable, but they will reveal the type of breeder they are when something goes wrong with your purchase.

* Governing agencies rely on the public to help them monitor and stop unlawful animal breeding practices. If you suspect illegal or unethical activities, report it to your local Animal Services Agency or law enforcement.

* Even if you signed a contract with a breeder, there are laws that protect consumers from unlawful acts. Resources are available online to help you recoup your money.