3. © 2010 American Kennel Club Breeder of Merit

4. © 2010 American Kennel Club Breeder of Merit Recognize AKC’s core breeders who have the power to influence, guide and teach future breeders, exhibitors and all purebred dog owners. Recognize AKC’s core breeders who have the power to influence, guide and teach future breeders, exhibitors and all purebred dog owners. They are the true foundation of today’s AKC. They are the true foundation of today’s AKC.

5. © 2010 American Kennel Club Breeder of Merit The Breeder of Merit Program honors breeders’ hard work as they continue to produce dogs that are healthy, capable, and beautiful. The Breeder of Merit Program honors breeders’ hard work as they continue to produce dogs that are healthy, capable, and beautiful. As the backbone of the sport, they deserve to be commended. As the backbone of the sport, they deserve to be commended.

6. © 2010 American Kennel Club Breeder of purebred dogs involved with AKC events for at least 5 years. Breeder of purebred dogs involved with AKC events for at least 5 years. Earned at least 4 Conformation, Performance and/or Companion event titles on dogs they have bred/co-bred. Earned at least 4 Conformation, Performance and/or Companion event titles on dogs they have bred/co-bred. Hold membership in an AKC club. Hold membership in an AKC club. Requirements

7. © 2010 American Kennel Club Requirements Conduct health screens as recommended by their breed’s parent club. Conduct health screens as recommended by their breed’s parent club. Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies they produce are AKC registered. Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies they produce are AKC registered.

8. © 2010 American Kennel Club Benefits Registration applications and certificates featuring special designations. Registration applications and certificates featuring special designations.

9. © 2010 American Kennel Club Benefits Complimentary access to online reports. Complimentary access to online reports. Access to the AKC Direct toll free number. Access to the AKC Direct toll free number. Online record support. Online record support.

10. © 2010 American Kennel Club Free online breeder classified ads. Free online breeder classified ads. Frameable certificate of distinction. Frameable certificate of distinction. Benefits

11. © 2010 American Kennel Club Free or discounted secondary transactions. Free or discounted secondary transactions. Silver lapel pin. Silver lapel pin. Benefits

12. © 2010 American Kennel Club Benefits Breed-specific Web Banners. Breed-specific Web Banners.

13. © 2010 American Kennel Club Full Litter PLUS Fully register all puppies in the litter at time of litter registration. Fully register all puppies in the litter at time of litter registration. Register each puppy either in the name of the breeder or in the name of the new owner. Register each puppy either in the name of the breeder or in the name of the new owner.

14. © 2010 American Kennel Club Full Litter Offspring PLUS For breeders who have already registered a litter. For breeders who have already registered a litter. Allows breeders to register all the puppies in a litter, each either in their name or in the name of the new owner. Allows breeders to register all the puppies in a litter, each either in their name or in the name of the new owner.

15. © 2010 American Kennel Club Breeder of Merit It is our hope that this program will distinguish the Breeder of Merit and help ensure a strong future for The American Kennel Club. It is our hope that this program will distinguish the Breeder of Merit and help ensure a strong future for The American Kennel Club.

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