AKC register

Question
My step daughter inquired about her new puppy being AKC registered. The breeder told her that it would be limited registered because she doesn't want her to breed it. What is a limited registration?  

Answer
Hi Donna,

Limited registration means that the dog is registered, but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for registration. Limited registration helps breeders protect their breeding programs. If breeders do not want puppies used for breeding purposes, they can request the limited registration option for those puppies.

A dog registered with an AKC limited registration is ineligible to be entered in a breed competition in a licensed or member dog show. It is eligible, however, to be entered in any other licensed or member event. These events include Obedience, Tracking, Field Trials, Hunting Tests, Herding, Lure Coursing, Agility and Earthdog.

Limited registration is determined by the litter owner by checking the "Limited Registration" box on the AKC registration application. A litter owner must confirm the choice by signing in the signature box provided on the form. If the litter is co-owned, the owner and co-owner must sign individually.

You can read more about limited registration here:

http://www.akc.org/reg/limitedreg.cfm

I hope I've been a help.
-Patti