It's all relative. In this case it's going to depend on what your definition of "superior" is in relation to a dog. I had an unpapered dog back in 1984 that was one of the best dogs I have ever owned or ever will. All I wanted at the time was a pet. So he was superior because he fit EXACTLY what I wanted him to do. Now I compete in shows so solid dogs with registration papers are required. I consider the dogs I have to be superior by their accomplishments though, NOT because they are registered. There's a shit ton of dogs out there that are registered that I wouldn't wast alpo on to feed. So I guess my answer is yes and no LOL