how to find if dog breeder is accredited?

Im looking to find if a dog breeder is accresited by KC - i have their affix but cant find them on KC website?? they seem legit and assure me they are KC accredited breeders. How can i make sure if i cant find them? dont want to be rude by impying that they're not on KC website!

Accrediate means they maybe with another not so good club. KC simple means Kennel Club. Also puppy mills are accrediated, but are they good NO? Bad breeders will claim anything to get you to pay MONEY for the pooch. I'll take this 1st sign as red flag since you can't find the breeder listed, and avoid this breeder at all costs.OTHER ACCREDITE CLUBS BUT ARE VERY BAD CLUBS-Just because they say there accrediate with Kennel Club doesn't mean there good espectially when there not listed on a reputable registeryUKC = United Kennel ClubCKC = Continental Kennel ClubNKC = National Kennel ClubAPRI = American Pet Registry Inc.ACR = American Canine RegistryDRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. WWKC = World Wide Kennel ClubLAA = Labradoodle Association of AustraliaIALA = International Australian Labradoodle Association, IncAmerican Canine Hybrid Club Designer Dogs Kennel Club Reptuable ClubsFCI = Fédération Cynologique InternationaleKCGB = Kennel Club of Great BritainNZKC = New Zealand Kennel ClubAKC = American Kennel ClubCKC = Canadian Kennel ClubANKC = Australian National Kennel ClubCET = Club Español de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)ADI = Akbash Dogs InternationalACA = Akita Club of AmericaWhat the breed your after? for example say you were looking for Siberian Husky. You type in google search Siberian Husky Club of America or Siberian Husky Club of Canadia or Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain, Siberian Husky Club of NSW, Siberian Husky Club of New Zealand and look for breeder referals or contact the club for a list of reputable breeder, these listed on the club such as this are accrediated and very good breeders.So to avoid these pitfalls and choose a good breeder, look for one who at a minimum:1. Keeps dogs in the home as part of the family not outside in kennel runs2. Only breeds one or two types of dogs and is knowledgeable about what are called “breed standards” (the desired characteristics of the breed, such as size, proportion, coat, color, and temperament)3. Doesn’t always have puppies available but rather will keep a list of interested people for the next available litter4. Has dogs who appear happy and healthyand don’t shy away from visitors.5.Shows you where the dogs spend their time in a clean, well-maintained area6. Encourages you to spend time with the puppy’s parents—at a minimum, the pup’s mother when you visit7.Has a strong relationship with a local veterinarianand shows you individual records of veterinary visits for your puppy8. Explains in detail the potential geneticproblems inherent in the breed (every breedhas specific genetic predispositions) andprovides documentation that the puppy’sparents and grandparents have been testedto ensure that they are free of these geneticproblems9. Offers guidance for caring for and trainingyour puppy and is available for assistanceafter you take your puppy home10. Provides references from other families who have purchased puppies11. Feeds high quality “premium” brand pet food12.Is actively involved with local, state, andnational clubs that specialize in the specificbreed; good breeders may also compete the dogs in conformation trials (which judge how closely dogs match their “breed standard”), obedience trials (which judge how well dogs perform specific sets of tasks on command), or tracking and agility trials13. Encourages multiple visits and wants your entire family to meet the puppy14. Sell pups between the age of 8week & 12weeks.No earlier.Provides you with a written contract andhealth guarantee and allows plenty of timefor you to read it thoroughly; the breedershould not require that you use a specificveterinarian In addition to those criteria, you’ll want abreeder who requires some things of you,too.

You can email the KC to find out. There is a link from this page:http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/203

to petsstoressellpuppymill... the KC is what we call the Kennel Club in the UK. We don't have to put UKKC or anything like that, it is simply known as being KC registered. The best way to find out is to call the kennel club (the number is on their website) or when you go to see the breeder they should have certification. FInd out how many litters they have produced this year. To be honest every breeder should be doing what the breeders on the accredited breeder scheme are doing, ie. health testing, Accredited breeders have to:~Follow Kennel Club policy regarding maximum age and number/frequency of litters ~Permanently identify breeding stock by DNA profile, microchip, or tattoo ~Make use of health screening schemes, relevant to their breed, on all breeding stock. These schemes include DNA testing, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and inherited eye conditions ~Socialise the puppies and provide written advice, in the Puppy Sales Wallet, on continuation of socialisation, exercise and future training ~Provide written advice, in the scheme Puppy Sales Wallet, on feeding and worming programmes ~Provide a written record, in the Puppy Sales Wallet, on the immunisation measures taken ~Provide reasonable post-sales telephone advice ~Inform buyers of the requirements and the recommendations that apply to Kennel Club Accredited Breeders as well as the existence of the complaints procedure ~Draw up a contract of sale for each puppy and provide a copy in the Puppy Sales Wallet. In addition there are a number of recommendationsAccredited Breeders are strongly encouraged to:~Make sure that whelping facilities accord with good practice ~The contract of sale should clearly lay out to the buyer the nature and details of any guarantee given (e.g. time limit) and/or any provisions for refund or return and replacement of puppy. If endorsements are being used the contract should also explain why these have been placed and under what circumstances they would be removed (if any). The contract should be signed and dated by both breeder and purchaser, showing that both have agreed to these terms ~Commit to help, if necessary, with the re-homing of a dog, for whatever reason, throughout the dog's lifetime ~Follow relevant breed health screening recommendations. Hope this helped, I got this from my information wallet I got from the Kennel Club. Many breeders consider the accredited breeder scheme to be just another way of the KC to make money since reputable breeders do these things anyways!