I usually do register my dogs, but probably my best one I did not register.   She was spayed so that made most reasons mute anyways.
All Britts owned to-date started off with insanely high levels of pointing instinct.  All were certified hip healthy and all have been very healthy with the exception of injuries associated with being a high performance, high intensity athlete in an unforgiving environment.
One of by Britts ranges a little far out than my others have.   I learned to accept it and she has brought it in just a bit as she has aged and hunts closer in the grouse woods anyways.
The rest is largely up to me.
I just have never felt the urge to compete with them.  Maybe a tinge of hunter / master hunter certifications for something to do - but then nahhh.   Most competitions and events, the dog spends more time kenneled or tied than the do in the field.
Walking into a field right behind someone else and their dogs (as they drive off) and finding and killing birds is often enough for me. 
 
Long time ago - I took my son to a "youth & dog" club sponsored event.   Pup was 5 months old.   Check corded.   I asked if I could work a vacant field.  Couple of pros said sure, but quite a few dogs have been through there and there are no birds.   5 minutes and two solid points later had them walking up to me asking where she was from. 
