Our Programs
CHIC-ROM
The Western Coton Club’s proprietary Canine Health Information Center - Register of Merit Program (CHIC-ROM)
In rare breeds such as the Coton de Tulear, the level of data entry is very low, which is detrimental to the current decision making, and future health of our breed. For true, well-rounded, and honest assessment of the Coton, breeders and owners must work together to fill the vertical pedigree with health data. This includes results from siblings, and off-spring from breeding lines, as well as parents, grandparents, and the non-breeding siblings of parents and grandparents.
The health data from dogs who are not intended for breeding is equally as important as the data collected from breeding dogs.
You do not need to be a listed preferred breeder to qualify for our CHIC-ROM program.
A dam who has earned her CHIC and has 6 registered off-spring with a CHIC will qualify for the WCTC’s CHIC-ROM and receive a rosette.
A stud dog who has earned his CHIC and has 8 registered off-spring with a CHIC will qualify for the WCTC’s CHIC-ROM and receive a rosette.
A CHIC-ROM title may be awarded posthumously.
CHIC-ROM HOLDERS:
| Dog Name | Breeder | Owned by | CHIC Stamp |
Results will be verified using the OFA database. Please ensure that your registration numbers are submitted accurately and correctly. If results are split due to incorrect identification, and not viewable as a vertical pedigree, please rectify these issues with the OFA prior to submitting. The preferred method of record for CFC-based dogs is CDN######.
The requirements of the CHIC are determined by the AKC National Purebred Club, and are subject to change. The current requirements can be found here.
It is not necessary that all results are passing in order to qualify for a CHIC, or CHIC-ROM, only that they are completed and posted for public record. The WCTC strongly values data and honestly over the appearance of perfection.
CHIC requirements differ from recommendations in the WCTC’s Code of Ethics.
