Breeder's Achievement Award
The purpose of the Breeder's Achievement Award is to:
* encourage the breeder to produce versatile Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs and to promote quality
  breeding practices
* encourage the breeder to protect and maintain the health of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed.
* encourage the breeder to protect the interests of the breed, the interest of the GSMDCA, and to
  promote good sportsmanship.


The Breeder's Achievement Award is awarded each calendar year to every breeder that meets the award requirements.  

To achieve this award, breeders must complete a minimum of one achievement within the calendar year in the following categories:
* Conformation
* Performance
* Health
* GSMDCA Support

Eligibility for the award:
* Breeder must be a Member of the GSMDCA in good standing.  In the event of co-breeding, the
breeder’s decide which breeder gets credit for the points.  In the event that two breeders cannot decide,
points will be split evenly between the co-breeders.
* Titles and Achievements must be earned within a Calendar year
* Achievements must be earned by dogs bred by the breeder, regardless of ownership
* Breeder must submit the designated form to receive a Breeder’s Achievement Award.


Eligible achievements for each category:
Conformation
* AKC Champion
* Champion in Foreign country (other than USA)
* Group Placement
* BOB Placement (minimum entry of 5 Swissys)
* BOS Placement (must defeat other Swissys of same gender)
Performance
* CGC, TDI Test
* Performance leg
* Obedience Title
* Rally Title
* Tracking Title
* Agility Title
Health
* OFA Certification
* CERF Certification
* CERF Re-certification
* PennHip better than Median
* CHIC Number with Passing Scores
GSMDCA Support
* Sponsorship of GSMDCA Member
* Serving on a GSMDCA Committee
* Serving as a GSMDCA Officer/Board Member
* Serving as Officer/Board Member for Recognized Regional Club
* Financial contribution for GSMDCA Rescue
* Financial contribution for GSMDCA Health Committee
* Financial contribution for GSMDCA National Specialty
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