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A Boxer male, in order to join the ranks of Legion of Merit, must sire FOUR or more producers (either Sires of Merit or Dams of Merit). In order to join the ranks of Legion of Merit, a Boxer female must beget THREE or more producers (either Sires of Merit or Dams of Merit) and the producers must be registered with AKC. The Boxer joining the ranks of Legion of Merit does not have to be a Sire of Merit, Dam of Merit or a Champion to qualify for this recognition. The recipients are announced at the ABC Dinner at the National each year. [Additional Information and Prior Recipients https://americanboxerclub.org/legion-of-merit ] Sire of Merit - A SOM (Sire of Merit) is a male Boxer that has produced 7 AKC Champions. The recipients are announced at the ABC Dinner at the National each year. ABC will pay for one award per category of award if granted to an ABC member; for non-ABC members or where multiple copies of the award are desired, the plaques may be ordered upon payment to ABC, plus shipping and handling, if applicable. Where more than one ABC member exists, the ABC members shall determine among themselves which ABC member shall receive the award and which ABC member shall pay for the duplicate, if a duplicate is desired, and timely advise the Of Merit chair. [Additional Information and Prior Recipients https://americanboxerclub.org/sires-of-merit/ ] Dam of Merit - A DOM (Dam of Merit) is a female Boxer that has produced 4 AKC Champions. The recipients are announced at the ABC Dinner at the National each year. ABC will pay for one award per category of award if granted to an ABC member; for non-ABC members or where multiple copies of the award are desired, the plaques may be ordered upon payment to ABC, plus shipping and handling, if applicable. Where more than one ABC member exists, the ABC members shall determine among themselves which ABC member shall receive the award and which ABC member shall pay for the duplicate, if a duplicate is desired, and timely advise the Of Merit chair. [Additional Information and Prior Recipients https://americanboxerclub.org/dams-of-merit/ ] Sire of Merit Grand and Performance Sire of Merit – Established in 2013, a SOMG (Sire of Merit Grand) is a male Boxer that has produced 7 AKC Grand Champions. Established in 2013, PSOM (Performance Sire of Merit) is a Sire of Merit with 7 AKC performance get to his credit. The recipients are announced at the ABC Dinner at the National each year. [Additional Information and Prior Recipients https://americanboxerclub.org/somg-psom/ ] Dam of Merit Grand and Performance Dam of Merit – Established in 2013, a DOMG (Dam of Merit Grand) is a female Boxer that has produced 4 AKC Grand Champions. Established in 2013, a PDOM (Performance Dam of Merit) is a Dam of Merit with 4 AKC performance get to her credit. The recipients are announced at the ABC Dinner at the National each year. [Additional Information and Prior Recipients https://americanboxerclub.org/domg-pdom/ ] [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

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for the prior year. ABC is not responsible for correction of AKC records after the time periods of when ABC has received the official AKC records for the applicable time period as there will be no retroactive recognition. The achievements are calculated based on the AKC Performance Report for the applicable year. To be eligible for the award, at least one of the owners must be a member of ABC or a member of an ABC member club. ABC will pay for one award per category of award if granted to an ABC member; for non-ABC members or where multiple copies of the award are desired, the plaques may be ordered upon payment to ABC, plus shipping and handling, if applicable. Where more than one ABC member exists, the ABC members shall determine among themselves which ABC member shall receive the award and which ABC member shall pay for the duplicate, if a duplicate is desired, and timely advise the Awards chair. Performance Champion -- Any Boxer will be awarded for the first MACH or PACH, AGCH, CT, OTCH, RACH HC ABC Top Agility Boxer – Awarded to the Boxer that has consistently attained the fastest (Score) and most consistent (Double Q’s) performance in AKC Masters Agility class (Highest class) selected from AKC records of the dog with the highest score for the calendar year in Masters Class. Scores will be sorted and ranked highest to lowest by the Score (Double Q’s x 10) + MACH points ABC Top Obedience Boxer - This is awarded to the Boxer that has attained the highest level of skill, training and consistency needed to execute the AKC Obedience classes. The dog must attain a minimum of three (3) qualifying scores in the calendar year per AKC records in the regular obedience classes (Novice, Open and Utility) using a formula that averages scores and weights the advanced classes like Utility over Novice. Therefore a dog with a score of 198 in Utility is weighted higher than a dog with 198 in Novice, awarding highest level of training and consistency in obedience. ABC Top Performance Award – This is awarded to the Boxer that performs at the highest levels of the multi venues of AKC recognized performance sports. This is designed as a lifetime award rather than as a yearly award. The dog is retired after winning and is not eligible to compete in subsequent years. The dog must be nominated on the annual form provided on the ABC website. The Dog must have earned titles in at least two (2) of the core sports: Agility (STD and JWW), Obedience, Herding and Tracking. A point scale has been derived for each of the sports and is updated annually as more titles and sports are recognized by AKC. The points are awarded for titles earned; the more difficult the title, the more points the dog receives. The award will be given to the dog with the highest scores who also meets all the criteria. The owner must have significantly trained and handled the dog to its titles (this does not include conformation titles and will give consideration for handler injury and/or physical impairment). The Dog must obtain at least one of its titles in the year it is nominated. Download Performance Awards Criteria PDF Download 2025 ABC Top Performance Dog Award Application PDF Other Recognitions (Performance) Champion of Merit – COM The COM program seeks to award a boxer that is correct in conformation and can demonstrate the characteristics required to be a stable, loving companion and a trainable partner in service, sport or work. Once a Boxer is an AKC Champion of record and has obtained a Companion/Performance or Working title from the list of acceptable titles, the owner of the dog will submit an application with the required documentation. Upon verification by ABC the owner will receive a title Certificate from ABC and the COM suffix may be included behind the registered name in all instances where one would also list a DOM, SOM, or LOM. Qualifying titles do not include instinct tests or certifications. The COM title is retroactive. No title awarded using any qualifying legs acquired virtually can be used. Please refer to the Qualifying COM Titles and the Minimum titling level required. Qualifying COM Titles Additional Information on COM PDF COM Application ABC Performance Award Plaque This award is granted periodically, upon application to ABC and ABC verification, to (i) Champion Boxers earning the first AKC Obedience title (CD), the first AKC Agility title (NA or NJA), or the first AKC Tracking title (TD); or (ii) any Boxer earning the UD, either MX or MXJ, or VST through AKC. To be eligible for the award the owner of the Boxer must be an ABC member or a member of an ABC member club at the time each title was earned. One plaque will be awarded per title, subject to certain exclusions. ABC Members and members of ABC member clubs may purchase an additional plaque at cost plus postage. Engraving on the plaque is the responsibility of the owner. Exclusions from eligibility are for those who (i) received the old BOW plaque for CD titles or (ii) received the ABC Performance Plaque for AX or AXJ and then obtain a MX or MXJ. ABC PERFORMANCE AWARD PLAQUE APPLICATION PDF AKC Working Title Recognition For more information go to Announcing Special News about Boxer Working Title Recognition in the US New Titles New Titles (Companion/Obedience/Performance) -- After notice from AKC to ABC, ABC will issue annually to the primary owner of record a certificate reflecting all titles that owner’s dog may have achieved during the calendar year. To be eligible for this certificate one of the owners must be an ABC member. Obedience High In Trial - Upon approval of an obedience trial by ABC, an ABC member club will be issued a Obedience High In Trial Plaque form to be filled out and sent to the Obedience High In Trial Plaque committee who will send a plaque to the member club. The plaque would be presented to the Obedience High In Trial Plaque by that club at its Obedience Trial. The premium for the show must reflect “Obedience High In Trial Plaque offered by the American Boxer Club”. There is no requirement that the recipient of the HIT plaque be a member of ABC or a member of an ABC member club. In order to receive approval for an Obedience Trial, please refer to the Download: Items to be sent to the ABC Secretary PDF . [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

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ABC is not responsible for correction of AKC records after the time periods of when ABC has received the official AKC records for the applicable time period as there will be no retroactive recognition. The achievements are calculated using the methodology shown below. To be eligible for the award, at least one of the breeders or one of the owners must be a member of ABC or a member of an ABC member club. ABC will pay for one award per category of award if granted to an ABC member; for non-ABC members or where multiple copies of the award are desired, plaques may be ordered upon payment to ABC, plus shipping and handling, if applicable. Where more than one ABC member exists, the ABC members shall determine among themselves which ABC member shall receive the award and which ABC member shall pay for the duplicate, if a duplicate is desired, and timely advise the Awards chair. Most Best of Breed Wins – Using AKC records All Breed Reports Most Best in Specialty Wins – Using AKC Conformation Report modified to add Designated Specialties as approved by ABC Most Working Group 1st Wins – Using AKC All Breed Report Most Best In Show Wins – Using AKC All Breed Report Most Dogs Defeated [using Breed totals ] – Using AKC Breed Report Sire Producing The Most Champions – Using AKC Newly Titled Champions Report Dam Producing The Most Champions – Using AKC Newly Titled Champions Report Kennel Breeding The Most Champions – Using AKC Newly Titled Champions Report for breeder name. The name of the kennel does not have to be in the dog’s registered name. Sire of Merit With the Most Performance Titled Get – Using ABC records for SOM/DOM, AKC New Titles Report for the applicable year and AKC Performance Records for the applicable year. The get do not have to be champions. The sire will not be credited for any get that obtained titles obtained by his get prior to the year that sire acquired SOM status. Any sire’s get may only be credited to the sire one time. Dam of Merit With the Most Performance Titled Get – Using ABC records for SOM/DOM, AKC New Titles Report for the applicable year and AKC Performance Records for the applicable year. The get do not have to be champions. The dam will not be credited for any get that obtained titles obtained by her get prior to the year that dam acquired DOM status. Any dam’s get may only be credited to the dam one time. Most Bred By Exhibitor Dog Wins – Using AKC Conformation Report adjusted by ABC as follows. The winner of the BBE Class, BBE Puppy and BBE Adult Class must win that class with competition in order to receive 1 point and be eligible to obtain any additional points at that event. If that dog also wins Winners Dog, it will be granted an additional 1 point. If that dog also wins BOW, BOS or BOB, it may also get an additional 1 point for each of those additional wins. If the applicable class is won without competition, even if the dog also won WD, BOW, BOS or BOB at that event, no points will be awarded. Most Bred By Exhibitor Bitch Wins --Using AKC Conformation Report adjusted by ABC as follows. The winner of the BBE Class, BBE Puppy and BBE Adult Class must win that class with competition in order to receive 1 point and be eligible to obtain any additional points at that event. If that dog also wins Winners Bitch, it will be granted an additional 1 point. If that dog also wins BOW, BOS or BOB, it may also get an additional 1 point for each of those additional wins. If the applicable class is won without competition, even if the dog also won WB, BOW, BOS or BOB at that event, no points will be awarded. Other Conformation Recognitions Most Junior Showmanship Wins With A Boxer -- Using AKC Junior Recognition Points Summary for the AKC Junior Showmanship Year (Junior Showmanship). The AKC year for Junior Showmanship is July 1 through June 30 each year. This plaque is granted at the ABC Annual Dinner at the National Specialty. There is no requirement that the Junior, or his/her parents, be members of ABC or a member of an ABC member club. New Titles (Conformation) -- After notice from AKC to ABC, ABC will periodically issue to the primary owner of record a certificate reflecting the title of Champion, Grand Champion, Grand Champion Bronze, Grand Champion Silver, Grand Champion Gold, Grand Champion Platinum, etc. To be eligible for this certificate one of the owners must be an ABC member. Best of Winners Plaque – Upon approval of a specialty or designated specialty by ABC, an ABC member club will be issued a Best of Winners plaque form to be filled out and sent to the Best of Winners plaque committee who will send a plaque to the member club. The plaque would be presented to the Best Of Winners by that club at its specialty. The premium for the show must reflect “Best of Winners Plaque offered by the American Boxer Club”. There is no requirement that the recipient of the BOW plaque be a member of ABC or a member of an ABC member club. In order to receive approval for a specialty show, please refer to the Download: Items to be sent to the ABC Secretary PDF . [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

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Guiding Principles of the Program: The ABC Champion Of Merit Program is designed to recognize and support the superior qualities embodied in a well-bred boxer. The COM program seeks to award a boxer that is correct in conformation and can demonstrate the characteristics required to be a stable, loving companion and a trainable partner in service, sport or work. The goal of the Champion of Merit Program is to help make known to breeders and potential boxer owners and handlers alike, that a boxer with a COM title has exhibited not only talent, but a high degree of trainability and work ethic. The program hopes to assist potential conformation and sport and/or service boxer owners and breeders in making more informed breeding and purchasing decisions. The three tenets at the core of the American Boxer Club Champion of Merit program are: ★ Structural Soundness ★ Proper Temperament ★ Trainability The program is designed to award those dogs that have demonstrated all three by achieving an AKC Conformation Championship and a Companion, Performance or Working title. How the COM Program works: Once a Boxer is an AKC Champion of record and has obtained a Companion/Performance or Working title from the list of acceptable titles, the owner of the dog will submit an application and the required documentation to the Chair of the COM program. The COM Chair will verify the titles and send the owner a title Certificate from the ABC and the COM suffix may be included behind the registered name in all instances where one would also list a DOM, SOM, or LOM. Titles Qualifying for a COM: The definition of a qualifying title: A title achieved for an activity that exhibits a high level of trainability and teamwork in disciplines that relate to the historical, and all around, utility of the Boxer. Qualifying titles do not include instinct tests or certifications. The titles listed below require significant training and exhibit a working relationship between handler and dog. Many of the titles exhibit an off-leash component, such as a CD, RA or BH. Many Agility, Tracking, Herding, Scent Work, Barn Hunt and IGP titles also meet the programs criteria of exhibiting trainability and a close working partnership. Qualifying COM Titles Minimum titling level required • Obedience: CD • Rally: RA • Agility: NA/NAJ • Tracking: TD/TDU • Herding: Started • Scent Work: SWN** • Barn Hunt: RATO • IGP: BH/BT*** * No title awarded using any qualifying legs acquired virtually can be used. ** Individual elements are not included. *** Includes individual tracking and obedience phases and search titles. The COM title will be retroactive upon application, to assist in recognizing breeders and owners that have these fine boxers, now past, in their pedigrees! How To Apply: The application must include copies (not originals) of title certificates, or in the case of working titles, a copy of the particular score book pages as identified on the application. You can print out the application and email or mail it to the COM chairperson with the required documentation. Submit Applications To: Reegan Ray, COM Chairperson 734 San Dieguito Drive Encinitas, CA 92024 Email: boxerpip@gmail.com IMPORTANT: Please note that applications containing multiple Boxers listed on the form, will not be processed. You may apply for multiple dogs, but only one per application to avoid confusion. Only applications received along with all the required supporting documentation, at the same time, will be accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide everything required in one email or in one envelope to avoid confusion and timely processing for all applicants. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

FAQs Archive - American Boxer Club

Of Merit –

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Legion of Merit – This recognition was established by [...]

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Other Awards & Recognitions –

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Unsung Hero - This award, established in 2010, recognizes [...]

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Performance –

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Annual Plaque Awards (Performance) Annual Plaque Awards are granted [...]

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Conformation –

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Annual Plaque Awards (Conformation) Annual Plaque Awards are granted for [...]

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Champion of Merit –

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Champion of Merit – COM ANNOUNCING A NEW AMERICAN [...]

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I still have questions. Who do I contact for answers?

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Contact Sharon Steckler at elections@americanboxerclub.org, steckler@swbell.net, treasurer@americanboxerclub.org or 281242-1178. [...]

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How are the votes counted?

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Mail ballots: The ABC teller, Barbara Shayesteh, checks each [...]

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I am concerned that some members may vote twice, once by mail and once electronically. What is the process that prevents duplicate voting?

admin@americanboxerclub.org2024-03-07T15:07:48-05:00

The permanent, confidential voting numbers of ABC members who [...]

I am concerned that some members may vote twice, once by mail and once electronically. What is the process that prevents duplicate voting?admin@americanboxerclub.org2024-03-07T15:07:48-05:00

How does the electronic voting process work?

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ABC voting numbers and email addresses of those ABC [...]

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What if I’m not sure of my ABC voting number?

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Contact Sharon Steckler at either treasurer@americanboxerclub.org or elections@americanboxerclub.org to [...]

What if I’m not sure of my ABC voting number?admin@americanboxerclub.org2024-03-07T15:06:26-05:00