Dam Merits
When a bitch sires a certain amount of champions, it receives a merit for the accomplishment. Dam merits are only calculated once per week and the title isn't awarded immediately after a bitch has reached it.
Gold Dam
Dam of 20 champions. This is one of the highest honors a bitch can achieve on Showdog.com.
Silver Dam
Dam of 10 champions.
Bronze Dam
Dam of 5 champions.
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