I wish the AKC wouldn't even allow registry. Its hard to believe how some people can be so blatently irresponsible.
I don't think it would be right to impose a "no registery" allowed just because the dog is born with the mutation. But, I think
this is a very good idea to perhaps stop the intentional breeding of Z factored dobes:
There is dialog currently between the DPCA and the American Kennel Club to impose a breeding restriction on the Albinos. They would still be registered, but would have the same restrictions as an ILP registered dog. Owners would not be allowed to register any progeny of the Albinos.
Found at the DPCA website:
DPCA | The Doberman | Albino | What is albino
I've seen those types of sites before, I'm sure we'll see them again........it's sickening
I've witnessed people argue about why it's RIGHT for them to purposely breed the dogs with this mutation. I've seen them claim that the DPCA is just snobbish and WRONG, they don't want to accept a white doberman and are just basically making up this "mutation" thingy
If it were just a matter of color (or lack there of) they could win me over, because well, what's beautiful to one person may not be to the next. But these dogs suffer from vision issues, photophobia (sensitivity to light) have all sorts of skin issues caused by sunlight.........WHY would anyone in their right mind INTENTIONALLY breed for these things? Dobermans in general have a host of health issues ANYWAY........let alone adding the extra bonuses I mentioned. It's just terribly sick IMO.