Do you know what an AKC Breeder of Merit is?
The AKC Breeder of Merit program celebrates breeders who go above and beyond to prioritize the health, temperament, and well-being of their puppies. This program recognizes those dedicated to maintaining breed standards and ensuring their AKC-registerable puppies find loving homes.
As a Breeder of Merit, you’ll show your commitment to our mission by health testing and individually registering 100% of your puppies, while setting a strong example for breeders.
The Breeder of Merit Program is open to all purebred dog breeders that meet the following requirements:
• Have a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events
• Have earned AKC Conformation, Performance or Companion event titles on a minimum of 4 dogs from AKC litters they bred or co-bred
• Be a member of an AKC club
• Certify that applicable health screens are performed on your breeding stock, as recommended by your breed’s Parent Club
• Demonstrate that 100% of the puppies produced are individually AKC registered
Advanced-level recognition is available to Breeder of Merit program members who meet the following requirements:
• Can provide proof of Parent Club required health testing on sires/dams of litters.
• Have met their commitment to ensure that all their puppies get registered.
RECOGNITION LEVEL REQUIRED TITLES ON DOGS BRED/CO-BRED
Breeder of Merit – Minimum Of 4 Dogs Earning Titles
(Our current level) Breeder of Merit – Bronze
Minimum Of 10 Dogs Earning Titles With At Least 5 Earning Prefix Titles
Breeder of Merit – Silver
Minimum Of 25 Dogs Earning Titles With At Least 15 Earning Prefix Titles
Breeder of Merit – Gold
Minimum Of 50 Dogs Earning Titles With At Least 30 Earning Prefix Titles
Breeder of Merit – Platinum
Minimum Of 100 Dogs Earning Titles With At Least 60 Earning Prefix Titles
https://www.akc.org/breeder.../akc-breeder-of-merit-program/
I highly encourage owners of our puppies to pursue activities with your Dachshund, they can start going to AKC trials as young as 6 months of age, with the exception of Agility.
While Dachshunds make great companions, it’s only fair to consider meeting their needs mentally and physically. After all, they are in fact Hunting Hounds.