The American Kennel Club (AKC),an independent organization that establishes standards for breeding and for certification of purebred dogs issued standards for all purebred dog breeds and recommended standards for Labradors.The result was that an English strain of Labradors did not meet the minimum height standards that the AKC recommended,and U.S.breeders of a taller American strain were able to monopolize the market for championship dogs.Which of the following statements is correct?

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The AKC has not violated the Sherman Act as they are an independent organization and have the right to establish standards for breeding and certification of purebred dogs. It is up to the breeders to choose whether or not to follow these standards. The fact that one strain of Labradors did not meet the minimum height standards recommended by the AKC does not mean that the AKC violated any antitrust laws. It is simply a matter of breeders deciding which strain of Labradors they want to breed and show.

The American Kennel Club (AKC),an Independent Organization That Establishes Standards