Small Farms

If you buy an animal that isn’t already registered, is it worth it to trace its ancestry, do the paperwork and pay for the registration?  Yes, and no.  If you are planning on showing the animal and are building a specific type of herd, the answer is probably yes.  If you won’t be doing either of these things, registering it as a purebred is probably a waste of time and money.

For those who want only purebred animals, consider just purchasing animals that are already registered.  A registered purebred animal is one whose hereitage can be traced back to its beginnings, through a herd registry.  It doesn’t matter if it is a cow, horse or goat- all of these types of animals have their various registries.  To register an animal that isn’t already registered, usually all you need to do is to be able to prove the animal you now own came from purebred registered animals.  (That is where the paperwork comes in).

The cost of registering an animal varies from registry to registry and some are pricey.  Make sure it is worth your while before you spend the money on it.

To find a registry for the breed of animal you want to register, either contact the person who sold you the purebred animal for the papers or Google the breed association on the Internet.  They’ll be able to provide you with specific information and the application to be included in the registry.

~~Charlotte

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