Breeder of Merit requirements:          

• Has a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events.
• Earned at least 4 Conformation, Performance or Companion event titles on dogs bred/co-bred.
• Member of an AKC club.
• Certifies that applicable health screens are performed on our breeding stock as recommended by the Parent Club.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies produced are AKC registered.​

In 2010, the American Kennel Club® established the AKC Breeder of Merit Program. It marked the first time since the AKC® was established over 125 years ago that a special designation of breeders was to be recognized. The purpose of the AKC Breeder of Merit Program is to identify and honor those breeders who consistently meet the high standards of the AKC and who actively promote the sport of purebred dogs. AKC Breeder of Merit Participants demonstrate a commitment to the AKC community, dedication to improving their breed, along with breeding dogs who are title winners
The AKC® is proud to recognize AKC Breeder of Merit participants who are dedicated to breeding beautiful purebred dogs whose appearance, temperament, and ability are true to their breed.
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These accomplished breeders are the heart of the AKC.

Source: https://classic.akc.org/breederofmerit/breederofmerit_list.cfm

Affiliated Organizations

Tibetan Terrier Club of America
www.ttca-online.org

American Kennel Club
www.akc.org

Rocky Mountain Tibetan Terrier Club
www.rockymountaintibetanterrierclub.org

Animal Care: 

Orthopedic Foundation For Animals
www.ofa.org

The Whole Dog Journal
www.whole-dog-journal.com

Claire Coppola has been an AKC Breeder of Merit since the inception of the program in 2010.

Claire Coppola joined the TTCA in 2005, and served on the Board of Directors 2014-2017. Currently she is a member of the Health Committee and Chairs the Breeders' Showcase "Futurity" committee. As of 2015, she is a TTCA Register of Merit breeder, having bred 10 or more AKC Tibetan Terrier Champions