The pros and the one con
Let's start with the con, and there's really no con: you're going to pay more, but you get what you pay for.
The pros: you're going to know the heritage. It's usually going to be a better breeder and a better-quality puppy. And with a reputable AKC breeder, the AKC can even send people out to check on the breeder and make sure everything's up to standard.
All in all, I always recommend an AKC-registered puppy whenever you're getting a purebred dog. Here at DaBestBulls Ranch, all our mini and micro English bulldogs are AKC registered.
Our puppies are usually reserved early, sometimes before they're born, so if you're interested, reach out well ahead of time.