National Parent Club of the Shetland Sheepdog in Canada

Register of Merit Canada (ROMC)​

CSSA Fanciers Inc extends special thanks to the late Robert Miller, whose diligent maintenance of pedigree information was instrumental in establishing these awards. Today, the association continues this important work through our own records, cross validating with Pedigree Lines, and Canuck Dogs, ensuring that the achievements of these remarkable dogs are properly documented and celebrated.

The Register of Merit Canada (ROMC) and Register of Merit Canada-Performance (ROMC-P) awards celebrate exceptional Shetland Sheepdogs whose offspring have made significant contributions to the breed in Canada. ROMC honors outstanding producers of conformation champions, while ROMC-P, introduced in 2013, recognizes dogs whose progeny have excelled across performance disciplines. These prestigious designations reflect the dedication of breeders and owners who have advanced both the quality and versatility of the Shetland Sheepdog in Canada.

ROMC ELIGIBILITY​

In order for a dog to qualify for ROMC status it must meet the following requirements:

  1. DOG: Upon application by the owner, a dog will be awarded the ROMC title if he is the sire of ten (10) or more CKC Champions, at least nine (9) of which must be conformation champions and no more than one of which may be an OTCH,  with no individual dog counting more than once toward the total.

    BITCH: Upon application by the owner, a bitch will be awarded the ROMC title if she is the dam of five or more CKC Champions at least 4 of which must be conformation champions and no more than one of which may be an OTCH, with no individual dog counting more than once toward  the total. 

Supporting documentation may be required by the ROMC Chairperson to verify the titles listed prior to granting the award. The dog must be verified as the sire/dam of the Canadian Champion offspring.

N.B. A dog or bitch which receives an Altered CKC Championship does not qualify as get towards the ROMC status of its sire or dam.

ROMC Application

ROMC-P ELIGIBILITY

  1. DOG: Upon application by the owner, a dog will be awarded the ROMC-P title if he is the sire of ten (10) eligible performance titled offspring (as delineated below).

    BITCH: Upon application by the owner, a bitch will be awarded the ROMC-P title if she is the dam of five (5) eligible performance titled offspring (as delineated below)

  2. All titles must be earned after January 1, 2013.
  3. At least 20% of the offspring shall have achieved at least either a CKC CDX title, or a CKC Rally Excellent title.
  4. The remaining 80% of the titles awarded to the offspring may include any of the following:
    1. Obedience: CD, CDX, OTCH, OTCHX, MOTCH, GMOTCH.
    2. Rally: RN, RA, RE, RAE.
    3. Tracking: TD, TDX, UTD, UTDX
    4. Herding: HS, HI, HA
    5. Agility: AGN, AGI, AGX, AGM, AGMX, AGNJ, AGIJ, AGXJ, AGMXJ, AGMCH, AGMXJ.
    6. All titles must be CKC recognized titles.
  5. No individual dog may be used to count more than once toward the title.
ROMC-P Application

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All applications must be made on the approved ROMC application form which is available from the CSSA website or from the ROMC chairperson. These titles may be added to the dog’s name.

PLEASE NOTE:  These titles are not officially recognized by CKC; and should not be submitted as part of the dog’s name on CKC documents, such as show entry forms; or litter applications.

Additional Information:

  • CSSA Members who are owners or breeders of an eligible Shetland Sheepdog may apply for an ROMC/ROMC-P Certificates once they provide proof of being the owner/breeder.
  • One original certificate will go to the member applicant and one Certificate to an additional member breeder/owner.
  • Breeder/owners must apply for the certificates. There is no cost attached for these original certificates to CSSA Members.
  • Additional certificates will be given at a cost of $5.00 each.
  • Non-CSSA members can obtain certificates at a cost of $10.00 each.

Please provide names and mailing addresses. Certificates are mailed out quarterly and may be given out at the CSSA National following receipt of, and verification of, the application.

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