AKC BREEDER OF MERIT
Harvey & Penny Kent of the Sunburst Chows were recently recognized as an AKC Breeder of Merit. You can find out more about this program on the AKC Website.
February 12, 2011
July 29, 2010
Circle of Honor - Breeder/Co-Breeder
The Register of Merit Circle of Honor Awards utilize the Chow Chow Club, Inc.'s existing Register of Merit (ROM) program to recognize committed long-term breeders and/or co-breeders. The Circle of Honor is awarded at three different levels based on the number of chows that the person bred or co-bred that have earned the ROM title:
- Bronze - bred/co-bred four ROM qualifiers
- Silver - bred/co-bred seven ROM qualifers
- Gold - bred/co-bred twelve ROM qualifers
Harvey and Penny Kent of the Sunburst Chows are only the third to ever qualify for the GOLD Breeder/Co-Breeder Circle of Honor.
Circle of Honor - Chows
The Register of Merit Circle of Honor Awards utilize the Chow Chow Club, Inc.'s existing Register of Merit (ROM) program to recognize chows that are living or dead that have distinguished themselves by their titled offspring. The Circle of Honor (COH) is awarded at three different levels based on the number of ROM progeny for the particular dog or bitch: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Chows owned and/or bred by Harvey and Penny Kent that have qualified for a Circle of Honor Award:CH BAI-LEE'S PROMISE FOR CHERIE, ROM, Bronze COH (dog)CH SUNBURST'S JAILHOUSE ROCK, ROM, Bronze COH (dog)CH SUNBURST GOOD LUCK CHARM, ROM, Bronze COH (bitch)CH SUNBURST'S CINDY LOU, ROM, Bronze COH (bitch)SUNBURST'S FROSTED LACE, Bronze COH (bitch)SUNBURST'S LACEY JANE, ROM, Bronze COH (bitch)
Register of Merit - Bitches
In the early 80s the Chow Chow Club, Inc. established the Register of Merit program to recognize dogs and bitches that consistently produced quality offspring. Included are progeny that complete championships, obedience or tracking titles, gain OFA certification, as well as place in the group, go Best in Show or Best in Specialty Show, or place in the Top Ten Chow Chows for the year. There are many ways to earn points in addition to those mentioned
Bitches must have a minimum of four different progeny of which at least two must be AKC Champions of record that contribute a combined total of a minimum of eighty (80) points.
Brood bitches owned and/or bred by Harvey and Penny Kent that have qualified for the Chow Chow Club, Inc. Register of Merit:
- CH MI-TU SUNBURST ANGEL'S DANCE, ROM
- CH IMAGINE PENNY LANE, ROM
- CH SUNBURST DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT, ROM
- CH SUNBURST GOOD LUCK CHARM, ROM
- CH SUNBURST'S CINDY LOU, ROM
- CH SUNBURST'S FOLLOW THAT DREAM, ROM
- MI-TU SUNBURST CANADIAN LACE, ROM
- SUNBURST'S LACEY JANE, ROM
- SUNBURST'S STRAWBERRY FIELDS, ROM
Register of Merit - Dogs
In the early 80s the Chow Chow Club, Inc. established the Register of Merit program to recognize dogs and bitches that consistently produced quality offspring. Included are progeny that complete championships, obedience or tracking titles, gain OFA certification, as well as place in the group, go Best in Show or Best in Specialty Show, or place in the Top Ten Chow Chows for the year. There are many ways to earn points in addition to those mentioned.
In order for a Dog to qualify for the Register of Merit they must have a minimum of eight different progeny of which at least four must be AKC Champions of record which combined earn a minimum of one hundred (100) points.
Stud dogs owned and/or bred by Harvey and Penny Kent that have qualified for the Chow Chow Club, Inc. Register of Merit:- SOMPIN OF POPPYLAND, ROM
- CH SUNBURST'S DEVIL IN DISGUISE, ROM
- CH SUNBURST'S JAILHOUSE ROCK, ROM
- CH SUNBURST'S LITTLE DEUCE COUPE, ROM
- SUNBURST'S GET BACK JOJO, ROM
- CH BAI-LEE'S PROMISE FOR CHERIE, ROM
- CH ELEGANT CHOWS SULTAN, ROM