Registry of Merit for French Bulldogs

The FBDCA Board approved a Registry of Merit on September 16, 2002.  The Awards Committee in consultation with the Health & Genetics Committee revised the requirements for the ROM, and the Board approved the revision on August 18, 2010.  The revised version given below will become effective on October 1, 2010.

This Registry has been designed to recognize those dogs and bitches who, by their genetic makeup, and their use in a breeding program are improving the health of the French Bulldog, and are attempting to bring about greater conformance to the breed standard.

Registry of Merit

There is a multi-tiered set of awards for admission to the Registry of Merit.  To be admitted to the Registry, the dog or bitch must be shown to be sound, healthy, and of breeding quality in addition to achieving an AKC title or titles, whether Conformation, Obedience, Agility, or other Performance Event. 

Higher levels of ROM awards recognize not only the dog or bitch’s quality, but also their ability to pass these characteristics on to their progeny.  There are four different levels of achievement, which are designated as Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum

1. Requirements for Admission to any level of the Registry of Merit

    A.  The Dog or Bitch must be owned or co-owned by an FBDCA member in good                 standing.
    B.  The Dog or Bitch must be AKC Registered.
    C.  The Dog or Bitch must be positively identified in accordance with AKC policy.
    D.  The Dog or Bitch must be free of disqualifying faults.
    E.  A Dog or Bitch admitted to the Registry of Merit must have on record:

1.  A CHIC number which includes a hip certification of fair or better if by OFA, or a PennHip score placing the dog in the 60th percentile or better, or an OVC grade of normal.
2. A "normal" OFA cardiac certification.
3. A "normal" OFA patellar certification;
4. An eye examination resulting in issuance of a CERF number showing the dog is free of heritable eye disease;
5. Proof of genetic testing for juvenile cataracts with either a "clear" or "carrier" result.  "Affected" dogs will be excluded.  Alternatively, in lieu of a DNA test result, any ROM applicant may also be found "cleared by parentage" if "clear" results are submitted for the dog's sire and dam.
   

    F.  The Dog or Bitch must have earned a CGC certificate.
    G.  The Dog or Bitch must have demonstrated excellence in type and or performance.

2.  Bronze level, ROM

    i.  To obtain a Bronze level ROM, a dog or bitch must meet all requirements of section I above, and earn an AKC title whether in conformation, obedience, agility, or other performance event.

    ii.  Stars can be added to the Bronze ROM for attainment of additional titles in the performance or conformation area for which the original Bronze award was given.  ie  - if the original award was for a CD, a star would be awarded for a CDX.

3.  Silver Level, ROM

    i.  To qualify for a Silver level ROM, a dog or bitch must meet all requirements of Section I above, and earn an AKC title in two or more areas such as a CH. and CD

4.  Gold Level ROM

    i.  Given to a dog or bitch who has achieved a Bronze or Silver level ROM and whose progeny include at least four offspring who have also earned AKC titles.*

5.  Platinum Level ROM

    i.  Given to a dog or bitch who has achieved a Bronze or Silver level ROM, and whose progeny include at least four offspring who have also earned a Bronze level or better ROM.

 *  If a dog or bitch has produced less than three litters, and is incapable of producing further offspring, then 50% or better of the progeny must meet the ROM level requirements.  Proof of spay or neuter is required along with a list of all progeny.

How to Apply

Ann Jensen has agreed to maintain records for the ROM.  If your dog or bitch meets the requirements listed above, send the information to her in a single mailing with proof of delivery or via e-mail with all attachments in .pdf format. 
Include:

1.Your name, address, e-mail address, and phone.
2.Level applying for.
3.Registered name of Dog.  AKC Registration number.
4.Microchip number and/or Tattoo location and wording.
5.Legible copies of OFA Heart, Patella, and Hip Certification
6.Legible copy of CERF examination.
7.Date AKC title was awarded.  Title earned.
8.Registered names and AKC numbers of progeny if applying for Gold or     Platinum  level.
9.Health information as in #5 for each of progeny qualifying for eligibility for Gold level if applying for Platinum level.

If you have questions about eligibility, or questions in general, please contact Ann at 541 607-8235 or e-mail her at bullymom@aol.com