(pictured Ch Kallmee The Mythmaker CD RA) Several puppy seekers have asked me why I sell on Limited Registration and won't allow puppies I sell as pets to be bred. Please read my explanation.

The American Kennel Club has always recognized the role of the responsible breeder in preserving the integrity of its registry and the quality of the purebred dog in this country. In June of 1989, the delegates of the AKC voted to give breeders a valuable tool to protect their programs--the option of selling their puppies under Full or Limited Registration.

Limited registration honors the prerogative of knowledgeable, responsible breeders to decide which dogs in a litter may later be bred to produce AKC-registered dogs and which may not. By indicating Limited Registration on a dog's application and explaining the conditions to the new owners, the breeder can be confident that the owner cannot use the dog to produce and sell AKC-registerable puppies that may not meet the standards of the breeder's program. By using Limited Registration, breeders can provide AKC papers to all of their puppy owners, while still controlling which puppies will be bred. It is an excellent tool to demonstrate breeders' concern for the future of their lines and their commitment to preserving excellence within their breed.

The above is the AKC explanation of the Limited Registration program. I believe it explains it very well. There are many purebred dogs, including Vizslas, in rescue. Vizslas do not need to be bred just to make puppies. Good breeders only breed with an eye to produce superior animals that come as close to meeting the breed standard as possible and are willing to demonstrate this by exhibiting their dogs in the different venues which verify this excellence. Good breeders study the pedigrees and are knowledgable about the different lines and their strengths and weaknesses. They spend a great deal of time studying which would make the best cross, regardless of how far away the other dog may be. Good breeders carefully screen for genetic faults and never breed animals which might pass them on. Good breeders pay careful attention to conformation, ability, temperament and health and won't breed a dog which doesn't excel in ALL these areas. Good breeders carefully screen buyers, mentor them, take dogs back (even if dog is old) if for some reason the owner can no longer keep them, and feel a great responsibility both to the puppies they produce and the breed's future. We do not want Vizslas to be the fad breed where backyard breeders and puppy mills produce litter after nondescript litter just to make money. Good breeders, generally, have more expenses then income.

Only the very best Kallmee Vizslas are allowed to go on full registration. To my standard of excellence, that is usually only one or two per litter. I am very picky and I don't strive for numbers of champions but for the quality of the champion. We don't breed often, I breed to produce a dog for myself. My bitches are never bred more than once or twice in their lifetime. I am very picky which dogs will go forward as breeding stock. My dogs have won in dog shows around the world and are also active as hunting dogs, obedience dogs, therapy dogs, agility dogs, service dogs and search and rescue dogs. But their most important role is as beloved family pet. I have spent 20 years building a good reputation as a Vizsla breeder because I am passionate about this breed. When I sell a pet puppy I want it to be just that - a pet - not a money making machine that might be indiscriminately bred.
Hope this answers the question.