The American Boxer Club presents awards for the following accomplishments for Boxers. A DOM (Dam of Merit) is a female Boxer registered with the AKC that has produced 4 Champions; these Champions can also be either male or female. A SOM (Sire of Merit) is a male Boxer registered with the AKC that has produced 7 Champions; these Champions can be either male or female. A POM (Producer of Merit - no award is given at this time) is either a male Boxer registered with the AKC or a female Boxer registered with the AKC that has produced a SOM or a DOM. SOM, DOM and POM first appeared in print by the ABC in the 1987 ABC Specialty Catalog.
The newest honor to be awarded by the American Boxer Club, is the LEGION OF MERIT award. This award went into effect at the ABC National Specialty Show in May of 1998. A Sire of Merit, in order to join the Legion of Merit ranks, must sire FOUR or more producers (either Sires of Merit or Dams of Merit). A Dam of Merit, in order to join the Legion of Merit ranks, must produce THREE or more producers (either Sires of Merit or Dams of Merit). Neither the sire or the dam have to be a Sire of Merit, Dam of Merit or a Champion to qualify for this recognition.
This is a coveted award, as it is quite an outstanding sire or dam that can accomplish this. Listed are the Sires and Dams that have been awarded this honor. If you have been involved in showing Boxers at all, you should recognize this as the Who's Who of Boxers!
Legion of Merit - Sires
Updated August 2011
AM/CAN CH. Golden Haze Tuxedo, SOM - 16
AM/CAN CH. Marquam Hill's Traper of Turo, SOM -12
ICH. Millan's Fashion Hint, SOM - 12
AM/CAN CH. Bayview’s Strides Ahead, SOM - 10
CH. Berena's Gemini Splashdown, SOM - 10
CH. Bridgewood's BK Kahuna, SOM - 10
ICH. Scher-Khouns's Shadrack, SOM - 9
ICH. Dorian v Marienhof of Mazelaine, SOM - 8
CH. Hi-Tech Johnny J of Boxerton, SOM - 8
CH. Bang Away of Sirrah Crest, SOM - 7
CH. Barrage of Quality Hill, SOM - 7
AM/CAN CH. Fiero's Tally-Ho Tailo, SOM - 7
CH. Heldenbrand's Jet Breaker, SOM - 7
CH. Salgray's Ambush, SOM - 7
CH. Shieldmont's Let's Make A Deal, SOM - 7
CH. Arriba Talisman Ego, SOM - 6
AM/CAN CH. Berlane’s Causin an Uproar, CDX, SOM - 6
AM/CAN CH. Josha’s Linebacker, CD, CGC, SOM - 6
CH. Salgray's Market Wise, SOM - 6
AM/CAN CH. Wagner's Wilvirday Famous Amos, SOM - 6
CH. Benjoman of Five T's, SOM - 5
CH. EWO’s Tie Breaker, SOM - 5
CH. Hi-Tech's Arbitrage, SOM - 5
CH. Hi-Tech's Aristocrat, SOM - 5
CH. JEMS Jack of Diamonds, SOM - 5
CH. JEMS Pearl Jam, SOM - 5
CH. My-R's Haybinder of Holly Lane, SOM - 5
CH. Turo's Native Dancer, SOM - 5
ICH. Woods End Crown Sable, SOM - 5
CH. Aracrest's Talisman, SOM - 4
CH. Cachet's Mad Max of TuRo, SOM - 4
ICH. Gray Roy's Minstrel Boy, SOM - 4
CH. Huffand's Nice Enough, SOM - 4
CH. Keil's Dynasty, SOM - 4
ICH. Lustig v Dom of Tulgey Wood, SOM - 4
ICH. Marburl's Joshua, SOM - 4
CH. Maxl's Golden Boy, SOM - 4
ICH. Mephisto's Vendetta, SOM - 4
CH. Merrilane's April Fashion, SOM - 4
AM/CAN CH. Moon Valley's Sun 'N Shadow, SOM - 4
CH. Moreleen's Al-Le-Lu-La, SOM - 4
AM/CAN CH. Moss Wood's Zinger Zapper, SOM - 4
CH. Rochil's Grande Marshall, SOM - 4
AM/CAN CH. Salgray's Flying High, SOM - 4
CH. Salgray's Ovation, SOM - 4
AM/CAN CH. Scher-Khoun's Abedengo, SOM - 4
AM/CAN CH. Seaside EWO Surf Breaker, SOM - 4
CH. Shadow's Nairobi, SOM - 4
CH. Storybooks Rip It Up, SOM - 4
ICH. Utz v Dom of Mazelaine, SOM - 4
AM/CAN CH. Von Schorer's Moon Shadow, SOM - 4
Legion of Merit - Dams
Updated August 2011
CH. Rosend's Uptown Girl, DOM - 5
CH. Cynra's Chanel, DOM - 4
CH. Raklyns Celebration, DOM - 4
AM/CAN CH. Berlane's Wish Upon a Star, DOM - 3
CAN CH. Heart Acres Satin Lining, POM - 3
CH. Holly Lane's Windstorm, DOM - 3
Merrilane's Mad Passion, CD, DOM - 3
Moon Valley's Merry Weather, POM - 3
by: Vickie Rounsaville-Millard
