Contact:
Nancy McDonald, Chair
nancy@collieexpressions.com
The Register of Merit title is conferred upon Collies that have produced a designated number of Champion progeny. For sires, the number is 20 champions and for dams, the number is 7 champions.
The purpose of the Register of Merit (ROM) program is twofold. To enhance the record keeping capabilities of the Collie Club of America and to honor the lifetime producing achievements of certain sires and dams that have produced a specific number of champion offspring. Following is an update of ROM numbers and additions. These are current through 2024.
By awarding a Register of Merit title to deserving producers, we will not only have a permanent record for Collie history, but it will also serve breeders as a learning tool in pedigree study and research. It is an elite honor bestowed upon distinguished sires and dams of the breed.
Rules and information
- The eligible number of champion offspring is 20 for sires and 7 for dams, as voted on by the Executive Committee
- Smooth and Rough sires and dams will be treated equally
- Smooth and Rough progeny will be treated equally
- Only American champions count in the tabulation
All statistics are taken from the records of the American Kennel Club, as reported annually. Dogs achieving ROM status may be recognized in pedigrees by using the acronym, ROM as a suffix. At this time AKC does not recognize the title or program. Foundation sires and dams prior to 1960 are calculated differently, ROM-PS and ROM-PD (Pillar Sire and Pillar Dam).
If there are any errors, corrections or omissions please notify the ROM chairperson immediately. The burden of proof shall fall on the owner of the dog. Keep in mind that the current tabulations are pulled from the years 1884 through 2024.
