American Pet Registry (APR)

American Pet Registry, Inc. (APRI) is a registry that registers dogs from other legitimate registries that keep a database of purebred dogs and offer pedigrees on dogs registered with them. Registration can be granted on appearance alone to see if a pet conforms to breed standards.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a nonprofit organization that has been registering dogs and maintaining breed standards since 1884. The AKC registers around 140 breeds and holds national events for AKC-registered dogs. Other registry organizations are the American Purebred Registry (APR), North American Purebred Registry (NAPR), and America’s Pet Registry (APRI).