Welcome...
I am a Breeder here in California.
I always register my litters.
Having a CKC Sire,I might be mistaken. But I think she can only
register the litter with CKC, I don't think AKC will accept them.
Both parents have to be AKC registered, all mine are.
Did she show the Pedigree of the parents to you?
Go to the Breeders Talk Forum, all kinds of threads that can help with your questions.
Also advice you probably haven't even thought of.
GREAT!! Forum.