What if one of several co-owners objects to registering the dog with the PHR?
The dog may still be registered with the PHR. The dispute among the dog’s co-owners is best resolved among themselves. Our policy is consistent with Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). We only list dog information submitted to us and attested to by a professional diagnosis. The PHR listing does not give a dog a disease; it merely notes that a qualified professional has diagnosed the disease or condition in that animal. PHR makes no claim that a disease is genetic or not. Q: What is a “registered” dog? A: It is a dog that has been issued a unique registration number by a recognized national kennel club, such as AKC and CKC. International kennel club registrations also qualify. Q: My dog is strictly a pet and is not registered with any kennel club. Can I still register my dog? A: Yes, you can register your dog if you certify that it is not registered, and it has no kennel club number. Several circumstances can result in this situation, such as a rescue dog of unknown background or i
