AKC

Question
How can I register my poodle Sophie? Her mother is papered her father is not.

Thank you
Kathy

Answer
Hello Kathy,
In order to register a dog in most orginations, you need both parents to be registered first.  If you own the father or know who does, and his parents are registered, then you might see about registering him either by you or his owners.
You might try registering your dog in the CKC or Continental Kennel Club.  Here is a statement from the CKC regarding registering your dog if one or both of the parents don't have papers.

5. The CANINE Registration Application must be used to register dogs whose parents are not registered with CONTINENTAL KENNEL CLUB. The dog owner must complete the application and provide a copy of registration papers from another kennel club (approved by CKC) as proof of his/her dog being purebred. If other kennel club papers are not available, the dog owner must provide two witnesses who can verify the accuracy and truthfulness of the information listed on the application. When using the witness option, your dog must be at least 6 months of age and you must submit 3 photos (front, left & right) of your dog with the application. If any of the information listed on the application or the photos submitted are challenged, the dog owner agrees to bring forth said witnesses.

Here is the website for the CKC: http://www.continentalkennelclub.com

I hope this helps you some.  If you have other questions for me, please feel free to ask.

Thanks for using AllExperts.com,
Kim