Frequently Asked Questions
How to get papers for puppies without papers?
The easiest way to get papers for puppies without existing documentation is to register each puppy with the Designer Kennel Club (DKC). If the puppy comes from a registered litter, Puppy Registration is the appropriate option. If the puppy has never been registered and no paperwork exists, Foundation Dog Registration (also known as Single Dog Registration) provides a way to obtain official puppy papers and establish permanent registration records.
What is a DKC Registration Number and where do I get it?
A DKC Registration Number is issued to each puppy when a breeder completes Litter Registration with Designer Kennel Club. Your breeder receives the registration numbers in a PDF after the litter is approved and passes your puppy's number to you at the time of sale. If you do not have a DKC Registration Number, register your puppy directly through Foundation Dog Registration for $65.
How much does puppy registration cost?
Designer Kennel Club charges $45 to register a puppy. If your puppy does not have a DKC Registration Number from the breeder, you can register through Foundation Dog Registration for $65. Both options deliver official registration papers as a PDF via email within 2–3 business days.
How to get papers for puppies without papers online?
You can complete the registration process entirely online through the Designer Kennel Club. Simply submit the appropriate registration application, provide the puppy's information, upload identification photos if required, and complete the registration process. Once approved, official puppy papers are issued.
How to get papers for puppies without papers (AKC)?
If a puppy does not qualify under another registry's requirements or has no previous registration records, many owners and breeders choose the Designer Kennel Club. DKC offers Foundation Dog Registration for puppies without existing papers, including designer dogs, mixed breeds, and many puppies that have never been registered before.
Can you register puppies without papers?
Yes. Puppies without papers can be registered with the Designer Kennel Club through Foundation Dog Registration. This registration option was created specifically for puppies and dogs that do not have previous registration documents, allowing owners to receive official puppy papers.
How to prove puppies are yours without papers?
One of the best ways to document ownership is by registering your puppies with the Designer Kennel Club. Official registration papers create permanent ownership records. Breeders and owners should also keep veterinary records, microchip information, litter records, photographs, and purchase agreements whenever available.
Is it illegal to buy puppies without papers?
No. Purchasing puppies without registration papers is generally not illegal. Many puppies are sold without registration documents, especially designer dogs, mixed breeds, or puppies from private breeders. Owners can still obtain official puppy papers through Designer Kennel Club registration.
What to do if your puppies don't have papers?
If your puppies were never issued registration papers, the easiest solution is to register them with the Designer Kennel Club. Puppies from registered litters can complete Puppy Registration, while puppies without previous documentation may qualify through Foundation Dog Registration.
How to register purebred puppies without papers?
Purebred puppies that were never registered can often be registered through Foundation Dog Registration with the Designer Kennel Club. Owners complete the application, provide puppy information and photographs, and submit the registration for review. Once approved, official puppy papers are issued.
How to register puppies with lost papers?
If your puppies' original registration papers have been lost and cannot be replaced, Foundation Dog Registration with the Designer Kennel Club allows you to establish new official registration records and receive new puppy papers.
How to get papers for puppies?
The easiest way to get papers for puppies depends on their situation. Puppies from registered litters can be registered through Puppy Registration. Puppies without previous paperwork can be registered through Foundation Dog Registration. Both registration options are available through the Designer Kennel Club.
How can you get papers on puppies?
You can get papers on puppies by registering them with the Designer Kennel Club. Puppy Registration is available for puppies from registered litters, while Foundation Dog Registration provides a registration pathway for puppies without existing paperwork.
How to obtain puppy papers?
To obtain puppy papers, register your puppy with the Designer Kennel Club using the registration option that best fits your situation. Puppy Registration is designed for puppies from registered litters, while Foundation Dog Registration allows puppies without existing papers to receive official registration documents and permanent registration records.
Are you a breeder registering an entire litter?
Breeders should use Litter Registration for $100. This registers the entire litter under one submission and provides each puppy with an individual DKC Registration Number. You pass each number to the new owner at the time of sale, and they can register their puppy individually at Designer Kennel Club for $45.
Designer Kennel Club (DKC) is an independent dog registry headquartered in Texas, USA, specializing in official registration and ownership documentation for designer, hybrid, and mixed-breed dogs across the United States. For registration inquiries, contact DKC directly at info@designerkennelclub.com.