We have a well established Master Breeder Program, whereby members earn points based on the number of Cochins exhibited at shows which host Cochins International meets. There are currently three Master Breeder point total recognition levels:
Gold: 500 Points Earned in One Variety / Master Breeder Status and Plaque
Silver: 250 Points Earned in One Variety / Merit Certificate of Achievement
Bronze: 100 Points Earned in One Variety / Merit Certificate of Achievement
>Master Breeder points will be allowed for all recognized and nonrecognized color Varieties of Cochins, and points can only be gained within the breed.
>The program is based on one point for every five birds shown.
>The ultimate goal is 500 points in not less than five years in any one variety.
>Membership must be current to qualify for Master Breeder points. If an individual has lapsed membership for one year or more, the points will be removed from the records unless all absent years' of outstanding membership dues are paid back in full.
>NOTE: For historical purposes, former members achieving 100 or more points in a variety will be recorded and maintained indefinitely.
Points are accumulated as follows:
Master Breeder upon achieving 500 points in no less than five (5) years.
One point is earned for every five Cochins exhibited for Best and Reserve of Variety.
One point is earned for every five Cochins exhibited for Best and Reserve of Breed.
One point is earned for every five Cochins exhibited for Overall Champion (LF and Bantams). There must be at least five Large Fowl and five Bantam Cochins in competition for Overall Champion points to be earned.
The points are awarded for the highest win an individual bird earns in its class.
A Certificate of Merit will be awarded for the first One Hundred points in any variety.
Master Breeder status is earned upon reaching 500 points in a variety and a plaque is awarded
to recognize this achievement.
Master Breeder Points as of March 31, 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . 2023 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2022 . . . . . . . . 2022 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2021 . . . . . . . . 2021 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2020 . . . . . . . . 2020 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2019 . . . . . . . . 2019 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2018 . . . . . . . . 2018 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2017 . . . . . . . . 2017 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2016 . . . . . . . . 2016 Shows Reporting
Gold: 500 Points Earned in One Variety / Master Breeder Status and Plaque
Silver: 250 Points Earned in One Variety / Merit Certificate of Achievement
Bronze: 100 Points Earned in One Variety / Merit Certificate of Achievement
>Master Breeder points will be allowed for all recognized and nonrecognized color Varieties of Cochins, and points can only be gained within the breed.
>The program is based on one point for every five birds shown.
>The ultimate goal is 500 points in not less than five years in any one variety.
>Membership must be current to qualify for Master Breeder points. If an individual has lapsed membership for one year or more, the points will be removed from the records unless all absent years' of outstanding membership dues are paid back in full.
>NOTE: For historical purposes, former members achieving 100 or more points in a variety will be recorded and maintained indefinitely.
Points are accumulated as follows:
Master Breeder upon achieving 500 points in no less than five (5) years.
One point is earned for every five Cochins exhibited for Best and Reserve of Variety.
One point is earned for every five Cochins exhibited for Best and Reserve of Breed.
One point is earned for every five Cochins exhibited for Overall Champion (LF and Bantams). There must be at least five Large Fowl and five Bantam Cochins in competition for Overall Champion points to be earned.
The points are awarded for the highest win an individual bird earns in its class.
A Certificate of Merit will be awarded for the first One Hundred points in any variety.
Master Breeder status is earned upon reaching 500 points in a variety and a plaque is awarded
to recognize this achievement.
Master Breeder Points as of March 31, 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . 2023 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2022 . . . . . . . . 2022 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2021 . . . . . . . . 2021 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2020 . . . . . . . . 2020 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2019 . . . . . . . . 2019 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2018 . . . . . . . . 2018 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2017 . . . . . . . . 2017 Shows Reporting
Master Breeder Points as of December 31, 2016 . . . . . . . . 2016 Shows Reporting