AKC limited registration means the dog/puppy will ineligible for breeding, and if such should happen  AKC will not register the resultant litter.  With AKC limited registration, this puppy/dog will not be eligible to compete in conformation classes at AKC licensed shows, but is still eligible to compete in AKC obedience, agility, herding or tracking trials/events if desired by the Buyer(s).