I know this might sound dumb...

[kuhl]

If a dog is registered under "limited registration", is there something wrong with him or what is the reason for "limited registration"?
kuhl

[Connie]

I am not sure on this, but I think it means you can't breed the dog. It wouldn't mean there's something wrong with the dog.

[kuhl]

That's exactly what I thought it meant, but someone told me that it meant it can breed, but its offspring can't be registered...now I'm confused!

[sylvan]

Originally Posted by kuhl

That's exactly what I thought it meant, but someone told me that it meant it can breed, but its offspring can't be registered...now I'm confused!

Limited registration with the AKC means that the dog cannot be shown in conformation events and that if you choose to breed it's offspring will not be registerable with the AKC. It is generally considered an indication by the breeder that the dog is NOT suitable for breeding and should be spayed/neutered and NOT bred. As a breeder I do not release even the limited registration papers until I recieve a certificate from the vet indicating that the required spay/neuter was performed. This will not prevent a dishonorable person from breeding the dog without regard to our agreement, but they will not be able to register any pups produced with the AKC.
Please follow the better judgement of the experienced breeder and do not breed your limited registration dogs, there is generally a good reason the breeder indicates this on the registry.

[SnowWa]

My Bichon has a limited registration because he has a "corkscrew tail." This is considered a very serious fault in a Bichon. So, of course, this little guy is a wonderful pet, but should not be bred.

My breeder required that he be neutered before she sent me any papers.
Even then, the papers I received stated that he had a limited registration and that any puppies he might have could not be registered.

This is the way it should be. Purebreds with faults (many that are not even noticeable except to the trained eye) should not be bred, but they certainly do make wonderful pets.

Now - I'm looking at my little Yorkie. He has no limitations on his registration. He can be bred and his puppies can be registered. But---- I am sure he is going to be large and not meet the Yorkie standard as far as weight goes. Also, I'm not sure about his colors. He may end up way off base there. So, on my own, I know that he should not be bred. And, he will be off to get neutered in a month or two.

Breeders and (educated) owners both have a responsibility. Some little purebred faults don't show up until a puppy is older - and then it is up to us owners to neuter our pets so that we help to maintain the purebred Yorkie standards.

Carol Jean