c. For the purpose of eligibility for the Maturity, any change in ownership of the dog / bitch must be submitted to the AKC or AKC recognized foreign registry prior to the closing of entries. (italiangreyhound.org)
MARAD aid in development, promotion, and operation of the U.S. Merchant Marine; bilateral maritime agreements; subsidy programs; ship construction in U.S. and foreign shipyards; War Risk Insurance Program; use of ships for defense needs; sales to aliens and transfers to foreign registry of ships; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. (transportation.gov)
Some people out there will tell you the dog is AKC REGISTERED and then you find out it's only APRI (American Pet Registry, Inc) Registered or FCI Registered, or some other made up foreign registry which are NOT the same as AKC. (allstarfrenchbulldogs.com)