breeder of unregistered dogs

Hi, a friend of mine, who is looking for a dog came across a breeder who has an affix, competes with her dogs(in various sports but not showing) and all the dogs have won and got various good placings. all the dogs are fully health tested with good results and so are the last three generations (i think) she has met the dogs, and they are good examples of the breed but obviously, from a showing point of view are not proven. They are not kennel club registered. the affix is registered with the kennel club and the breeder only breeds a litter when she wants one for herself and to further her 'working/competition' lines.
what does anyone think of this ? my friend is very impressed but unsure as they are not kc registered dogs.....

Is the affix registered with the KC? Has she seen proof of the wins and health test results?What are the reasons the breeder gives for not registering the pups?

yes she has seen proof of all test results and and competition results. I think they are not eligible for registration, as although the majority of the dogs in the pedigree are kc reg there are a few that arent(they are still health tested though) apparently the breeder breeds to improve these dogs for competiton so theyt are bred to suit that to a certain extent.

my friend met the dam of the litter, the grand-dam and a very very elderley grand grand dam and also a son of this litters sire from a previous litter and friend said they were all stunning, lovely dogs...

Wouldnt matter to me cause being KC reg means diddly, my puppy farm girls are pedigree?????????????

Oh, I'm not on my own then Thank goodness someone else sees that KC reg is not the be all and end all of dogs

well thats what i thought!...prepare to be shot down..........

I would be asking though WHY they are not registered .... if they are eligible then why not???

Lack of registration can mean you can not compete at some competitions...

Why would she have an affix - if dogs are not registered then why bother - or have I misunderstood somewhere .....

Everything else sounds good - just weird

Sounds good to me!!!!

From what my friend tells me i think it is for when the dogs are later registered on the activity register im not quite sure how that works- only if they arent on the breed register they have to register on the kc activity register to be able to compete in the events
I would assume its so when registered on that they can have their affix- as i think the majority go to pet/competition homes.