AKC BREEDER AWARD
BREEDERS OF NGSPA FIELD TRIAL GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTERS
"Here at the American Kennel Club (AKC), we believe in honoring responsible breeders who have gone above and beyond on health issues, temperament, and genetic screening, as well as to the individual care and placement of puppies in responsible homes. That's why we started the AKC Breeder of Merit Program: To give breeders a way to prove their dedication to preserving breed characteristics and producing healthy well-socialized puppies. We consider them the most conscientious and most committed breeders. "
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Breeder Of Merit Award Requirements:
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Has a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events
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Earned AKC Conformation, Performance or Companion event titles on a minimum of 4 dogs from AKC litters they bred/co-bred in each breed applied for.
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Member of AKC Club
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Certifies that applicable health screens are performed on your breeding stock as recommended by the Parent Club.
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Demonstrates a commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies produced are individually AKC registered.
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AKC Breeder Of Merit Program. (n.d.). Retrieved March 17, 2020, from https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/