Fred is APRI, as well. I don't care for the papers, just the quality of the pup and he's great. I'm sure he doesn't care where he's registered either, or if he's even registered at all!
I was reading on APRI registered pets and the breeder needs the pedigree (just like AKC) to register the litter to make sure it's purebred.
I'm a newbie at registrars and registrations but I guess I'm not a stickler when it comes to "prestigious" AKC doggies. I think AKC is overrated, but that's just me.