Over at Cavalier King Charles Spaniel United, they examine “Why AKC Registrations are Declining amongst Breeders and Owners”.
A few quote bullets, but read the whole thing at the link, above:
▪️”The idea that an AKC registration once symbolized status has faded. Most families today want a well-bred, healthy, and temperamentally sound dog — not a piece of paper with a compilation of names they don't know or understand.”
▪️ “Younger generations have different motivations. They’re drawn to authenticity, purpose, and ethics — not hierarchy or exclusivity. The ‘dog show world,’ once viewed as glamorous, can now seem elitist or even unwelcoming.”
▪️”Health issues, restrictive color policies, and resistance to open conversation about genetic diversity have made people question whether the old systems are truly protecting dogs — or just protecting reputations.”
▪️ “We’re living through a generational turning point in the dog world — one where preservation is no longer about protecting power, but about protecting truth. The decline in AKC registrations isn’t a sign that people care less about dogs; it’s proof that people care more about authenticity
The piece stands on its own, but I have written about a parallel development in the world of music, books and commentary, which I call “The Death of the Priest Class.”
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