What exactly is an "AKC Breeder of Merit"? I've seen this badge on a number of websites that look to me like they belong to some not-so-reputable breeders. I checked the AKC website to see what their criteria is for an "AKC Breeder of Merit". Their requirements are: - Has a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events. - Earned Conformation, Performance or Companion event titles on a minimum of 4 dogs they bred/co-bred. - Member of an AKC club. - Certifies that applicable health screens are performed on your breeding stock as recommended by the Parent Club. - Demonstrates a commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies produced are AKC registered. I'm just curious to know if the "AKC Breeder of Merit" title is all it's hyped up to be. Does it really mean anything special? |
I'm not sure who you're referring to as not reputable breeders, but I am very proud that AKC recognizes me as a Breeder of Merit. Health testing, complete paperwork, 4 or more dogs that I bred earned their AKC Championship, and Club membership.. Are you kidding me? It's a lot of work, time and money to breed correctly. I wouldn't call it hype, I would think that it shows that we do a lot more than just throwing 2 dogs together to make babies. |
I would tend to think it would mean they were a better person to buy from since they took the time to champion their dogs amongst meeting all the other requirements stated. |
I also thought that an AKC Breeder of Merit would be the creme de la creme. I didn't mean to offend anyone who holds that title btw. Deb, I know you're an excellent reputable breeder. My own breeder has one of your dogs & I have an incredible amount of respect your breeding program and you as a person. That's why I was so shocked when I saw these breeder websites. One of them had mixes or partis or Beiwers...which confused me. That's actually why I went to the AKC website to see what their Breeder of Merit Program was all about. I'm going to search my browser history to see if I can find that site. |
Just by looking at it, it would seem to be a way the AKC is trying to give the members who stick most closely with the spirit of the organization a way of distinguishing themselves. Unfortunately over the last few years, even puppy mills can claim they have AKC dogs without it meaning quality. |
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Right now, the AKC doesn't require any of the things listed in order to claim AKC membership. Nor does it require complying with breed club regulations. I think this is a step in the right direction. Is it perfect? No, not yet. I would like to see them disqualify anyone that also breeds mixes. But I think that will take pressure from within the organization to change. |
I think that breeders of merit are held to a higher standard and would definitely buy from that breeder |
I'm still searching my history for that site...the AKC Breeder of Merit who breeds mixes. I swear I saw it. I know it was on a thread that Lynzy replied to. I've been searching her posts. She posts A LOT!! Lol |
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Teresiana, You're right to question that breeder. I would love to see who that is when you find it! Hugs! |
It is not an award won lightly. Although I do have a question; how do you insure all your puppies are eventually registered with the AKC? I understand that you can register your litters, but the eventual owner is the one that individually registers the dog with the AKC? Here in Canada it is different, as we the breeder, once we sell a dog, submit the paperwork into the CKC to change the ownership over to purchaser a/b/c. We are not allowed to charge more for this registration. It takes a lot of time and dedication, not to mention money, to bring a dog deservedly to a CH, and just as much time and dedication to bring a dog to CD an obedience title. While many parent clubs have minimal requirements on health screenings, some have quite extensive lists. The havanese club is one such club. Yet still it is a good step in the right direction. As more genetic tests for more conditions become available, gosh how about LS or Leggs Perthes, we as breeders can very shortly rid the breed of these two conditions. Some conditions are even further away from a genetic marker than LS. Such as LP, although given its' rampant nature in toy breeds, one would hope there is a lot of research going into this. |
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