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© 2010 American Kennel Club© 2010 American Kennel Club

Breeder of MeritBreeder of Merit



Recognize AKC’s core breeders who Recognize AKC’s core breeders who have the power to influence, guide have the power to influence, guide and teach future breeders, exhibitors and teach future breeders, exhibitors and all purebred dog owners.and all purebred dog owners.

They are the true foundation of They are the true foundation of today’s AKC.today’s AKC.



The Breeder of Merit Program honors The Breeder of Merit Program honors breeders’ hard work as they continue breeders’ hard work as they continue to produce dogs that are healthy, to produce dogs that are healthy, capable, and beautiful. capable, and beautiful.

As the backbone of the sport, they As the backbone of the sport, they deserve to be commended.deserve to be commended.


Breeder of purebred dogs involved Breeder of purebred dogs involved with AKC events for at least 5 years.with AKC events for at least 5 years.

Earned at least 4 Conformation, Earned at least 4 Conformation, Performance and/or Companion event Performance and/or Companion event titles on dogs they have bred/co-bred.titles on dogs they have bred/co-bred.

Hold membership in an AKC club.Hold membership in an AKC club.

RequirementsRequirements


RequirementsRequirements

Conduct health screens as Conduct health screens as recommended by their breed’s recommended by their breed’s parent club. parent club.

Demonstrate a commitment to Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies they ensuring 100% of the puppies they produce are AKC registered.produce are AKC registered.


BenefitsBenefits

Registration Registration applications applications and and certificates certificates featuring featuring special special designations. designations.


BenefitsBenefits

Complimentary access to online Complimentary access to online reports.reports.

Access to the AKC Direct toll free Access to the AKC Direct toll free number.number.

Online record support.Online record support.


Free online Free online breeder breeder classified ads.classified ads.

Frameable Frameable certificate of certificate of distinction.distinction.

BenefitsBenefits


Free or discounted secondary Free or discounted secondary transactions.transactions.

Silver lapel pin.Silver lapel pin.

BenefitsBenefits


BenefitsBenefits

Breed-specific Web Banners.Breed-specific Web Banners.


Full Litter PLUSFull Litter PLUS

Fully register all puppies in the litter Fully register all puppies in the litter at time of litter registration. at time of litter registration.

Register each puppy either in the Register each puppy either in the name of the breeder or in the name name of the breeder or in the name of the new owner. of the new owner.


Full Litter Offspring PLUSFull Litter Offspring PLUS

For breeders who have already For breeders who have already registered a litter. registered a litter.

Allows breeders to register all the Allows breeders to register all the puppies in a litter, each either in puppies in a litter, each either in their name or in the name of the new their name or in the name of the new owner. owner.


Breeder of MeritBreeder of Merit It is our hope that It is our hope that

this program will this program will distinguish the distinguish the Breeder of Merit Breeder of Merit and help ensure a and help ensure a strong future for strong future for The American The American Kennel Club. Kennel Club.


Guide

Educator

Health

QualityKnowledge

Commitment

RespectedDedicated

Responsible

Foundation

Student

Visionary

Future

Nurturer

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