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Title Title Name
AFC An Amateur Field Trial Champion title can be earned in either Beagle Field Trials, Pointing Breed Field Trials, Spaniel Field Trials or Retriever Field Trials. Please refer to the sport’s Rulebook on how to achieve the requirements for an AFC.
[ Field Trial ]
AGCH Agility Grand Champion:
To earn this title a dog must earn the following
Master Standard & Master Jumper with Weaves – 100 qualifying scores from each class
Master Fast – 75 qualifying scores
Time 2 Beat – 75 qualifying scores
Premier Standard and Premier JWW – 50 qualifying scores from each class
[Agility Trial ]
CCH Coonhound Bench Show Champion:
Dogs must have a total of a 100 pts under two different judges and 1 Best In Show win with competition.
[ Coonhound Bench Show ]
CFC Coonhound Field Champion:
A dog must win one First Line and one First Tree in Finals at least once on the same date and in the same trial with competition, and have a total of 200 Championship points.
[ Coonhound Field Trial ]
CGCH Coonhound Grand Champion:
A Bench Show Champion must win 3 Champion Classes (against all Champions).
[ Coonhound Bench Show ]
CGF Coonhound Grand Field Champion:
Field Champion must win three (3) First Lines and/or three (3) First Trees in three (3) Lines Final or Trees Finals. At least one of the three wins must include both Line Final and Tree Final. If a hound wins both First Line and First Tree in the Final Line or Final at the same trial on the same day with competition. If a hound wins both First Line and First Tree in the Final Line or Final Tree in the same trial, this only counts as one (1) win towards a Grand Field Champion.
[ Coonhound Field Trial ]
CGN Grand Nite Champion:
Nite Champion dogs must win five casts with plus points.
[ Coonhound Nite Hunt ]
CGW Grand Water Race Champion:
A Water Race Champion must win three (3) First Lines and/or First Trees in three (3) Line Finals or Tree Finals at three different Water Races. At least one of the three wins must include both Line Final and Tree Finals. If a hound wins both First Line and First Tree in the Final Line or Final Tree in the same race, this only counts as one win towards a Grand Water Race Champion title.
[ Coonhound Water Race ]
CH Champion:
Dogs must acquire 15 points, including 2 majors won under different judges and at least one point under a third different judge.
[ Conformation ]
CNC Nite Champion:
A dog must win five casts with plus points.
[ Coonhound Nite Hunt ]
CSG Supreme Grand Champion:
A Grand Champion must win 3 Champion Classes. (against all Champions).
[ Coonhound Bench Show ]
CSGF Supreme Grand Field Champion:
A Grand Field Champion must win three (3) First Lines and/or three (3) First Trees in three (3) Finals or Tree Finals at three (3) different trials. At least one of the three wins must include both Final Line and Final Tree in the same trial on the same date with competition. If a hound wins both First Line and First Tree in the Final Line or Final Tree in the same trial, this only counts as one (1) win towards a Supreme Grand Field Champion title.
[ Coonhound Field Trial ]
CSGN Supreme Grand Nite Champion:
Grand Nite Champion dogs must win five casts with plus points.
[ Coonhound Nite Hunt ]
CSGW Supreme Grand Water Race Champion:
A Water Race Grand Champion must win three (3) First Lines and/or First Trees in three (3) Line Finals or Tree Finals at three different Water Races. At least one of the three wins must include both Final Line and Final Tree Line Final and Tree Final in the same event on the same date with competition. If a hound wins both First Line and First Tree in the Final Line or Final Tree in the same race, this only counts as one (1) win towards a Supreme Grand Water Race Champion title.
[ Coonhound Water Race ]
CT Champion Tracker:
Dog must hold all 3 tracking titles (TD or TDU, TDX and VST)
[ Tracking Test ]
CWC Water Race Champion:
A dog must win one First Line and one First Tree in Finals at least once on the same date and in the same Water Race with competition and have a total of 200 Championship points.
[ Coonhound Water Race ]
CWSG World Show Champion:
Dog must win first place at the annual World Championship Show.
[ Coonhound Bench Show ]
DC Dual Champion:
Any dog that has been awarded the title of Champion of Record (Ch.) may be designated as a “Dual Champion,” after it has also been awarded the title of Field Champion (FC) or Herding Champion (HC).
[ Conformation / Field Trial / Herding Trial ]
FC A Field Trial Champion title can be earned in either Beagle Field Trials, Basset Field Trials, Dachshund Field Trials, Pointing Breed Field Trials, Spaniel Field Trials or Retriever Field Trials. Please refer to the sport’s Rulebook on how to achieve the requirements for a FC.
[ Field Trial ]
GCH Grand Champion:
Completion of the title requires all of the following:

  • Twenty five Grand Championship points
  • Three majors won under three different judges
  • At least one or more points won under a fourth judge
  • Must have defeated at least one other AKC Champion of Record at three shows

Earning the GCH title
[ Conformation ]
GCHB Grand Champion Bronze:
Any Grand Champion which shall have won 100 Grand Championship points shall become a Grand Champion Bronze (GCHB).
[ Conformation ]
GCHG Grand Champion Gold:
Any Grand Champion which shall have won 400 Grand Championship points shall become a Grand Champion Gold (GCHG).
[ Conformation ]
GCHP Grand Champion Platinum:
Any Grand Champion which shall have won 800 Grand Championship points shall become a Grand Champion Platinum (GCHP). After earning Grand Champion Platinum title, for each additional 800 Grand Championship points earned the Grand Champion Platinum title initials will be followed by a numeric designation indicating the quantity of times the dog has met the requirements of the Grand Champion Platinum title as defined above, e.g., 1,600 Grand Championship points = GCHP2.
[ Conformation ]
GCHS Grand Champion Silver:
Any Grand Champion which shall have won 200 Grand Championship points shall become a Grand Champion Silver (GCHS).
[ Conformation ]
GDSC Gun Dog Stake Champion:
Win 1st place in a stake that has been designated an Open Gun Dog Championship stake.
[ Field Trial ]
GAFC Grand Amateur Field Champion: (Pointing Breeds)
A dog that has previously earned its Amateur Field Champion title will be recorded a Grand Amateur Field Champion [GAFC] if it subsequently earns 6 points according to the AFC point system including one win of three points or greater in Grand stakes.
[ Field Trial ]
GFC Grand Field Champion: (Pointing Breeds)
A dog that has previously earned its Field Champion title will be recorded a Grand Field Champion (GFC) if it subsequently earns 6 points according to the FC point schedule in Grand Open Limited All Age or Grand Open Limited Gun Dog stakes, provided the points include at least one first place win of 3 points or more.
[ Field Trial ]
HC Herding Champion:
For a title, dog must receive 15 points with at least two 1sts carrying championship points, 1 of which must be for 3 pts. or better.
[ Herding Trial ]
MACH Master Agility Champion:
In order to acquire the title, a dog must achieve a minimum of 750 championship points and 20 double qualifying scores obtained from the Master Standard Agility class and the Master Jumpers With Weaves class.
[ Agility Trial ]
NAC National Agility Champion:
The winner of the annual National Agility Championship shall be entitled to be designated National Agility Champion of _____(year).
[ National Agility Championship ]
NAFC National Amateur Field Champion:
Win 1st place in a stake that has been designated a National Amateur Championship stake.
[ Field Trial ]
NAGDC National Amateur Gundog Champion:
National Amateur Gundog Champion title is for the dog that wins 1st place in a national amateur gun dog stake at a national championship field trial event for pointing breeds.
[ Field Trial ]
NFC National Field Champion:
Win 1st place in a stake that has been designated a National Open Championship stake.
[ Field Trial ]
NGDC National Gundog Champion:
Win 1st place in a stake that has been designated a National Open Gun Dog Championship stake.
[ Field Trial ]
NOC National Obedience Champion:
The winner of the annual National Obedience Invitational shall be entitled to be designated National Obedience Champion of _____(year)
[ National Obedience Invitational ]
OTCH Obedience Trial Champion:
Dog must have won:

  • 100 points;
  • Dog must receive at least one first place Open B, one first place Utility and a third first place ribbon in either class
  • First places must be awarded by 3 different judges
  • Must be at all-breed events One of the required first places may have been won at a Specialty Show.
  • Open B must have 6 in competition
  • Utility must have 3 in competition

[ Obedience Trial ]
PACH Preferred Agility Champion:
In order to acquire the title, a dog must achieve a minimum of 750 championship points and 20 double qualifying scores obtained from the Master Preferred Standard Agility class and the Master Preferred Jumpers With Weaves class.
[ Agility Trial ]
PNAC Preferred National Agility Champion:
The winner of the annual National Agility Championship in each Preferred class jump height shall be entitled to be designated Preferred National Agility Champion of _____(year).
[ National Agility Championship ]
POC Preferred Obedience Champion:
The AKC will permit the use of the letters POC preceding the name of each dog that meets the requirements.  a dog must achieve a minimum of 750 points and qualifying scores in both the Preferred Open class and the Preferred Utility class at 20 separate licensed or member obedience trials.
[ Obedience Trial ]
RACH AKC Rally® Champion:
The letters RACH may be added preceding a dog’s name when it has achieved a minimum of 300 championship points from the Advanced B, Excellent B and Master classes, with a minimum of 150 points from the Master class; and 20 triple qualifying scores obtained from the Advanced B, Excellent B and Master classes.
[ Rally Trial ]
RGDSC Retrieving Gun Dog Stake Champion:
Win 1st place in a stake that has been designated a Retrieving Gun Dog Championship stake.
[ Field Trial ]
RNC AKC Rally® National Champion:
The winner of the AKC Rally® National Championship shall be entitled to be designated “AKC Rally National Champion of _____ (year).”
[ AKC Rally® National Championship ]
TC Triple Champion:
Any dog that has been awarded the title of Dual Champion (DC) and the title of Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH) or Tracking Champion (CT) or Agility Champion (MACH or PACH) may be designated as a Triple Champion.
VCCH Versatile Companion Champion:
Effective January 1, 2001, title will precede the name of the dog that completes a OTCH, MACH or PACH and CT.
[ Obedience Trial / Agility Trial / Tracking Test ]
WNC World Nite Champion
Dog must win the final cast of the annual World Championship Hunt.
[ Coonhound Nite Hunt ]

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Suffix Titles

Title Title Name
ACT1 Agility Course Test 1:
Requires 2 passing scores in the ACT1 class.
[ Agility Test ]
ACT2 Agility Course Test 2:
Requires 2 passing scores in the ACT2 class.
[ Agility Test ]
ACT1J Agility Course Test 1 Jumpers:
Requires 2 passing scores in the ACT1J class.
[ Agility Test ]
ACT2J Agility Course Test 2 Jumpers:
Requires 2 passing scores in the ACT2J class.
[ Agility Test ]
AJP Excellent Agility Jumpers With Weaves “A” Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Excellent A Jumpers With Weaves Preferred class.
[ Agility Trial ]
ATT AKC Temperament Test:
Requires dogs to have passed the AKC Temperament Test on two occasions under two different evaluators.
[ AKC Temperament Test]
AX Agility Excellent:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Excellent A Agility class.
[ Agility Trial ]
AXJ Excellent Agility Jumper:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Excellent A Jumpers With Weaves class.
[ Agility Trial ]
AXP Agility Excellent “A” Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Agility Excellent “A” Preferred Class.
[ Agility Trial ]
BCAT BCAT:
Requires 150 points earned at Fast CAT® events.
[ Fast CAT® ]
BN Beginner Novice:
The letters BN may be added after a dog’s name when it has been certified to have received qualifying scores in Beginner Novice classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.
[ Obedience Trial ]
BN-V Virtual Beginner Novice:
The letters BN-V will be added after a dog’s name when it has been certified to have received three qualifying scores in the Virtual Beginner Novice class. The letters BN-V will be followed by a numeric designation indicating the number of times a dog has met the requirements of the BN-V title as defined in the Regulations.
[ Virtual Obedience Test ]
CA Coursing Ability:
Three qualifying scores in the Coursing Ability Test from 2 different judges at 3 different tests. A dog must complete the course with enthusiasm and without interruption within a stated maximum amount of time.
[ Coursing Ability Test ]
CAA Coursing Ability Advanced:
Ten qualifying scores in the Coursing Ability Test.
[ Coursing Ability Test ]
CAX Coursing Ability Excellent:
Twenty five qualifying scores in the Coursing Ability Test.
[ Coursing Ability Test ]
CAX2 Coursing Ability Excellent 2:
Fifty qualifying scores in the Coursing Ability Test.
[ Coursing Ability Test ]
CD Companion Dog:
The letters CD may be added after a dog’s name when it has been certified to have received qualifying scores in Novice classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.
[ Obedience Trial ]
CD-V Virtual Companion Dog:
The letters CD-V will be added after a dog’s name when it has been certified to have received three qualifying scores in the Virtual Novice class. The letters CD-V will be followed by a numeric designation indicating the number of times a dog has met the requirements of the CD-V title as defined in the Regulations.
[ Virtual Obedience Test ]
CDX Companion Dog Excellent:
The letters CDX may be added after the name of each dog that has been certified to have received qualifying scores in Open classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.
[ Obedience Trial ]
CGC Canine Good Citizen:
Earning the CGC title
[ Canine Good Citizen ]
CGCA AKC Community Canine:
The advanced level of Canine Good Citizen.
[ Canine Good Citizen ]
CGCU CGCU – Canine Good Citizen Urban:
AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in an urban setting where they must pass a 10 step test of skills. Dogs must have already passed a CGC test.
[ Canine Good Citizen ]
CM Certificate of Merit:
Certificate of Merit points can be earned in the Miscellaneous classes and at FSS Open Shows. The Certificate of Merit requires 15 points total, which can be accumulated from any of these competitions. The CM title initials will be followed by a numeric designation indicating the number of times that the dog has met the requirements of the CM title (e.g. CM2, CM3, etc.).
[ Conformation ]
DCAT DCAT:
Requires 500 points earned at Fast CAT events.
[ Fast CAT® ]
EE Endurance Earthdog:
Endurance Earthdog will be awarded to a dog which, on five occasions, passes both the Senior and Master classes at the same earthdog event [same event number].
[ Earthdog ]
FCAT FCAT:
Requires 1000 points earned at Fast CAT events.
[ Fast CAT® ]
FDC Farm Dog Certified:
Requires dogs to have passed the Farm Dog Certified test on two occasions under two different judges.
FITB Bronze AKC FIT DOG title. Dog has 5 points to earn the title.
FITS Silver AKC FIT DOG title. Dog has 10 points to earn the title.
FITG Gold AKC FIT DOG title. Dog has 20 points to earn the title.
FTA Fetch Advanced
FTC FAST Century:
Requires the MXF title plus one hundred Master FAST agility class qualifying scores of 60 points or greater. The FTC title initials will be followed by a numeric designation indicating the quantity of times the dog has met the requirements of the FTC title. (e.g. FTC2, FTC3, etc.)
[ Agility Trial ]
FTCP FAST Century Preferred:
Requires the MFP title plus one hundred Master FAST agility class qualifying scores of 60 points or greater. The FTCP title initials will be followed by a numeric designation indicating the quantity of times the dog has met the requirements of the FTCP title. (e.g. FTCP2, FTCP3, etc.)
[ Agility Trial ]
FTI Fetch Intermediate
FTN Fetch Novice
FTR Fetch Retriever
GN Graduate Novice:
The letters GN may be added after a dog’s name when it has been certified to have received qualifying scores in Graduate Novice classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.
[ Obedience Trial ]
GO Graduate Open:
The letters GO may be added after a dog’s name when it has been certified to have received qualifying scores in Graduate Open classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.
[ Obedience Trial ]
HI Herding Intermediate:
Three qualifying scores in the Intermediate classes from 2 different judges at 3 different trials.
[ Herding Trial ]
HIAdsc Herding Intermediate Course A (ducks, sheep, cattle):
Three qualifying scores in the Intermediate Course A classes using Ducks (HIAd), Sheep (HIAs) or Cattle (HIAc) from 2 different judges at 3 different trials.
[ Herding Trial ]
HIBdsc Herding Intermediate Course B (ducks, sheep, cattle):
Three qualifying scores in the Intermediate Course B classes using Ducks (HIBd), Sheep (HIBs) or Cattle (HIBc) from 2 different judges at 3 different trials.
[ Herding Trial ]
HICs Herding Intermediate Course C (sheep):
Three qualifying scores in the Intermediate Course C classes using Sheep (HICs) from 2 different judges at 3 different trials.
[ Herding Trial ]
HS Herding Started:
Three qualifying scores in the Started classes from 2 different judges at 3 different trials.
[ Herding Trial ]
HSAdsc Herding Started Course A (ducks, sheep, cattle):
Three qualifying scores in the Started Course A classes using Ducks (HSAd), Sheep (HSAs) or Cattle (HSAc) from 2 different judges at 3 different trials.
[ Herding Trial ]
HSBdsc Herding Started Course B (ducks, sheep, cattle):
Three qualifying scores in the Started Course B classes using Ducks (HSBd), Sheep (HSBs) or Cattle (HSBc) from 2 different judges at 3 different trials.
[ Herding Trial ]
HSCs Herding Started Course C (sheep):
Three qualifying scores in the Started Course C classes using Sheep (HSCs) from 2 different judges at 3 different trials.
[ Herding Trial ]
HT Herding Tested:
For a title, a dog must qualify twice under 2 different judges. Dog may qualify twice in one day at the same event provided he/she is judged by different judges.
[ Herding Trial ]
HX Herding Excellent:
Three qualifying scores in the Advanced classes from 2 different judges at 3 different trials.
[ Herding Trial ]
HXAdsc Herding Advanced Course A (ducks, sheep, cattle):
Three qualifying scores in the Advanced Course A classes using Ducks (HXAd), Sheep (HXAs) or Cattle (HXAc) from 2 different judges at 3 different trials.
[ Herding Trial ]
HXBdsc Herding Advanced Course B (ducks, sheep, cattle):
Three qualifying scores in the Advanced Course B classes using Ducks (HXBd), Sheep (HXBs) or Cattle (HXBc) from 2 different judges at 3 different trials.
[ Herding Trial ]
HXCs Herding Advanced Course C (sheep):
Three qualifying scores in the Advanced Course C classes using Sheep (HIAs) from 2 different judges at 3 different trials.
[ Herding Trial ]
JC Junior Courser:
A hound running alone shall receive certification from a Judge on one date, and a second certification from a different Judge at a later date, stating that the hound completed a 600-yard course with a minimum of four (4) turns. The hound must complete the course with enthusiasm and without interruption. The two runs can be on the same date at or in conjunction with a National Breed Specialty.
[ Lure Coursing ]
JE Junior Earthdog:
A dog must have a record of having qualified in the Junior Earthdog test in two (2) AKC licensed or member club tests under two different Judges.
[ Earthdog ]
JH Junior Hunter:
For a title, dog must receive qualifying scores at 4 licensed or member tests.
[ Hunting Test ]
JHA Junior Hunter Advanced:
An advanced title is earned when a dog passes an additional 5 times with an average qualifying score of 8.0 or higher after earning its JH.
[ Hunting Test ]
JHR Junior Hunter Retriever:
This is a hunting test title available to versatile hunting breeds that are allowed to enter a Retriever hunting test. A dog must receive qualifying scores at 4 licensed or member Retriever Hunting Tests. Breeds eligible for this title are: American Water Spaniel; Boykin Spaniel; German Shorthaired Pointer; German Wirehaired Pointer; Vizsla; Weimaraner; Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Spinone Italiano.
[ Hunting Test ]
JHU Junior Hunter Upland:
THIS IS A HUNTING TEST TITLE AVAILABLE TO VERSATILE HUNTING BREEDS THAT ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER RETRIEVER HUNTING TESTS. A DOG MUST RECEIVE QUALIFYING SCORES AT 5 LICENSED OR MEMBER RETRIEVER HUNTING TESTS, OR 4 QUALIFYING SCORES IF THE DOG HAS ALREADY EARNED A JHR TITLE. BREEDS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS TITLE ARE: AMERICAN WATER Spaniel, BOYKIN Spaniel, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, VIZSLA, WEIMARANER, WPG, SPINONE ITALIANO.
[ Hunting Test ]
LCX Lure Courser Excellent:
Any dog that has been awarded the title of Field Champion and has earned 45 additional championship points will be awarded the suffix title of Lure Courser Excellent (LCX). The title of Lure Courser Excellent is a cumulative title, each time the dog accrues an additional 45 championship points it would be eligible to receive the next title level. (LCX II, LCX III, LCX IV, etc.)
[ Lure Coursing ]
MC Master Courser:
The Master Courser title will be awarded to hounds that have acquired the Senior Courser title and that have earned an additional twenty-five (25) qualifying scores (with competition) in either the Open, Open Veteran or Specials stake at AKC licensed or member club lure coursing trials.
[ Lure Coursing ]
ME Master Earthdog:
A dog must have a record of having qualified in the Master Earthdog test at four (4) AKC licensed or member club hunting tests under three different Judges.
[ Earthdog ]
MFB Master Bronze FAST:
Requires twenty-five Master FAST class qualifying scores of 60 points or greater.
[ Agility Trial ]
MFC Master Century FAST:
Requires the MFG plus twenty-five additional Master FAST class qualifying scores of 60 points or greater.
[ Agility Trial ]
MFG Master Gold FAST:
Requires the MFS plus twenty-five additional Master FAST class qualifying scores of 60 points or greater.
[ Agility Trial ]
MFP Master Excellent FAST Preferred:
Master Excellent FAST Preferred: For a title, dog must earn 10 qualifying scores in Master FAST Preferred agility class under at least 2 different judges.
[ Agility Trial ]
MFPB Master Bronze FAST Preferred:
Requires twenty-five Master FAST Preferred class qualifying scores of 60 points or greater.
[ Agility Trial ]
MFPC Master Century FAST Preferred:
Requires the MFPG plus twenty-five additional Master FAST Preferred class qualifying scores of 60 points or greater.
[ Agility Trial ]
MFPG Master Gold FAST Preferred:
Requires the MFPS plus twenty-five additional Master FAST Preferred class qualifying scores of 60 points or greater.
[ Agility Trial ]
MFPS Master Silver FAST Preferred:
Requires the MFPB plus twenty-five additional Master FAST Preferred class qualifying scores of 60 points or greater.
[ Agility Trial ]
MFS Master Silver FAST:
Requires the MFB plus twenty-five additional Master FAST class qualifying scores of 60 points or greater.
[ Agility Trial ]
MH Master Hunter:
For a title, a dog must receive qualifying scores at 6 licensed or member tests. If the dog has already received a SH, the dog need only qualify 5 times. German Wirehaired Pointers must pass a Water Test at a licensed or member field trial or hunting test held by a Specialty Club for German Wirehaired Pointers or Weimaraners.
[ Hunting Test ]
MHA Master Hunter Advanced
An advanced title is earned when a dog passes an additional 5 times with an average qualifying score of 8.0 or higher after earning its MH.
[ Hunting Test ]
MHR Master Hunter Retriever:
THIS IS A HUNTING TEST TITLE AVAILABLE TO VERSATILE HUNTING BREEDS THAT ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER RETRIEVER HUNTING TESTS. A DOG MUST RECEIVE QUALIFYING SCORES AT 6 LICENSED OR MEMBER RETRIEVER HUNTING TESTS, OR 5 QUALIFYING SCORES IF THE DOG HAS ALREADY EARNED AN SHR TITLE. BREEDS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS TITLE ARE: AMERICAN WATER Spaniel, BOYKIN Spaniel, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, VIZSLA, WEIMARANER, WPG, SPINONE ITALIANO.
[ Hunting Test ]
MHU Master Hunter Upland:
THIS IS A HUNTING TEST TITLE AVAILABLE TO VERSATILE HUNTING BREEDS THAT ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER A SPANIEL HUNTING TEST. A DOG MUST RECEIVE QUALIFYING SCORES AT 6 LICENSED OR MEMBER SPANIEL HUNTING TESTS OR 5 LICENSED OR MEMBER HUNTING TESTS IF THE DOG ALREADY HAS A SHU. BREEDS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS TITLE ARE: CURLY-COATED RETRIEVERS; FLAT-COATED RETRIEVERS; ; IRISH WATER SPANIELS; GOLDEN RETRIEVERS; LABRADOR RETRIEVERS; CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVERS.
[ Hunting Test ]
MJB Master Bronze Jumpers With Weaves:
Requires twenty-five Master Jumpers With Weaves class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MJC Master Century Jumpers With Weaves:
Requires the MJG plus twenty-five additional Master Jumpers With Weaves class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MJG Master Gold Jumpers With Weaves:
Requires the MJS plus twenty-five additional Master Jumpers With Weaves class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MJP Master Excellent Jumpers With Weaves Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 10 qualifying scores in Master Jumpers With Weaves Preferred Agility class under at least 2 different judges.
[ Agility Trial ]
MJPB Master Bronze Jumper With Weaves Preferred:
Requires twenty-five Master Jumpers With Weaves Preferred class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MJPC Master Century Jumper With Weaves Preferred:
Requires the MJPG plus twenty-five additional Master Jumpers With Weaves Preferred class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MJPG Master Gold Jumper With Weaves Preferred:
Requires the MJPS plus twenty-five additional Master Jumpers With Weaves Preferred class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MJPS Master Silver Jumper With Weaves Preferred:
Requires the MJPB plus twenty-five additional Master Jumpers With Weaves Preferred class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MJS Master Silver Jumpers With Weaves:
Requires the MJB plus twenty-five additional Master Jumpers With Weaves class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MNH Master National Hunter:
For a title, a dog must earn 3 passes at the Master Nationals.
[ Hunting Test ]
MX Master Agility Excellent:
For a title, dog must earn 10 qualifying scores in Master Agility class under at least 2 different judges.
[ Agility Trial ]
MXB Master Bronze Agility:
Requires twenty-five Master Agility class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MXC Master Century Agility:
Requires the MXG plus twenty-five additional Master Agility class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MXF Master Excellent FAST:
For a title, dog must earn 10 qualifying scores in Master FAST agility class under at least 2 different judges.
[ Agility Trial ]
MXG Master Gold Agility:
Requires the MXS plus twenty-five additional Master Agility class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MXJ Master Excellent Jumpers With Weaves:
For a title, dog must earn 10 qualifying scores in Master Jumpers With Weaves Agility class under at least 2 different judges.
[ Agility Trial ]
MXP Master Agility Excellent Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 10 qualifying scores in Master Agility Preferred class under at least 2 different judges.
[ Agility Trial ]
MXPB Master Bronze Agility Preferred:
Requires twenty-five Master Agility Preferred class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MXPC Master Century Agility Preferred:
Requires the MXPG plus twenty-five additional Master Agility Preferred class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MXPG Master Gold Agility Preferred:
Requires the MXPS plus twenty-five additional Master Agility Preferred class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MXPS Master Silver Agility Preferred:
Requires the MXPB plus twenty-five additional Master Agility Preferred class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
MXS Master Silver Agility:
Requires the MXB plus twenty-five additional Master Agility class qualifying scores of 100.
[ Agility Trial ]
NA Novice Agility:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Novice A and/or B Agility class.
[ Agility Trial ]
NAJ Novice Agility Jumper:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Novice A and/or B Jumpers With Weaves class.
[ Agility Trial ]
NAP Novice Agility Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in the Novice Agility Preferred class.
[ Agility Trial ]
NE Novice Earthdog: must qualify in the Novice Earthdog test in two (2) AKC licensed or member club tests under two different judges.
NF Novice FAST:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Novice A and/or B FAST agility class.
[ Agility Trial ]
NFP Novice FAST Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Novice A and/or B FAST Preferred agility class.
[ Agility Trial ]
NJP Novice Jumpers With Weaves Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in the Novice Jumpers With Weaves Preferred class.
[ Agility Trial ]
OA Open Agility:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Open Agility class.
[ Agility Trial ]
OAJ Open Agility Jumper:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Open Jumpers With Weaves class.
[ Agility Trial ]
OAP Open Agility Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Open Agility Preferred class.
[ Agility Trial ]
OF Open FAST:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Open FAST agility class.
[ Agility Trial ]
OFP Open FAST Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Open FAST Preferred agility class.
[ Agility Trial ]
OGM Obedience Grand Master:
The letters OGM may be added after a dog’s name when it has earned the 10th level of the Obedience Master title. Only one OGM title will be awarded.
[ Obedience Trial ]
OJP Open Jumpers With Weaves Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Open Jumpers With Weaves.
[ Agility Trial ]
OM Obedience Master:
The letters OM may be added after a dog’s name when it has earned a total of 200 OM points awarded to dogs earning a 190 or better from the Open B and Utility B classes based on the schedule of points established by the AKC Board of Directors. The OM will be followed by a numeric designation indicating the number of times a dog has met the requirements of the OM title up to 10.
[ Obedience Trial ]
PAD Premier Agility Dog:
Requires 25 qualifying scores in Premier Standard class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for placing in the top 25% of the dogs that competed in their jump height
[ Agility Trial ]
PADP Premier Agility Dog Preferred:
Requires 25 qualifying scores in Premier Standard Preferred class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for placing in the top 25% of the dogs that competed in their jump height
[ Agility Trial ]
PAX Preferred Agility Excellent:
For a title, a dog must achieve 20 double qualifying scores obtained from the Preferred Master Standard agility class and the Preferred Master Jumpers With Weaves class. Qualifying in both the Preferred Master Standard agility class and the Preferred Master Jumpers With Weaves class on the same day equals one (1) double qualifying score.
[ Agility Trial ]
PCD Preferred Companion Dog:
The letters PCD may be added after a dog’s name when it has been certified to have received qualifying scores in Preferred Novice classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.
[ Obedience Trial ]
PCDX Preferred Companion Dog Excellent:
The letters PCDX may be added after the name of each dog that has been certified to have received qualifying scores in Preferred Open classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.
[ Obedience Trial ]
PDB Premier Agility Dog Bronze (begins with 2):
Requires PDC title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Standard class with five qualifying scores earned for placing in the top 25% of the dogs that competed in their jump height. Note: There is no PDB; issuance begins with PDB2.
[ Agility Trial ]
PDBP Premier Agility Dog Bronze Preferred (begins with 2):
Requires PDCP title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Standard Preferred class with 5 qualifying scores earned for placing in the top 25% of the dogs that competed in their jump height. Note: There is no PDBP; issuance begins with PDB2P.
[ Agility Trial ]
PDC Premier Agility Dog Century:
Requires PDG title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Standard class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for being in the top 25% of the dogs that compete in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PDCP Premier Agility Dog Century Preferred:
Requires PDGP title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Standard Preferred class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for being in the top 25% of the dogs that compete in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PDG Premier Agility Dog Gold:
Requires PDS title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Standard class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for being in the 25% of the dogs that compete in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PDGP Premier Agility Dog Gold Preferred:
Requires PDSP title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Standard Preferred class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for being in the 25% of the dogs that compete in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PDS Premier Agility Dog Silver:
Requires PAD title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Standard class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for being in the top 25% of the dogs that compete in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PDSP Premier Agility Dog Silver Preferred:
Requires PADP title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Standard Preferred class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for being in the top 25% of the dogs that compete in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PJB Premier Jumpers Dog Bronze (begins with 2):
Requires PJC title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Jumpers class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for being in the top 25% of the dogs that compete in their jump height. Note: There is no PJB; title issuance begins with PJB2.
[ Agility Trial ]
PJBP Premier Jumpers Dog Bronze Preferred (begins with 2):
Requires PJCP title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Jumpers Preferred class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for being in the top 25% of the dogs that compete in their jump height. Note: There is no PJBP; title issuance begins with PJBP2.
[ Agility Trial ]
PJC Premier Jumpers Dog Century:
Requires PJG title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Jumpers class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for being in the top 25% of the dogs that compete in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PJCP Premier Jumpers Dog Century Preferred:
Requires PJGP title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Jumpers Preferred class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for being in the top 25% of the dogs that compete in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PJD Premier Jumpers Dog:
Requires 25 qualifying scores in Premier Jumpers class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for placing in the top 25% of the dogs that competed in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PJDP Premier Jumpers Dog Preferred:
Requires 25 qualifying scores in Premier Jumpers Preferred class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for placing in the top 25% of the dogs that competed in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PJG Premier Jumpers Dog Gold:
Requires PJS title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Jumpers class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for placing in the top 25% of the dogs that competed in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PJGP Premier Jumpers Dog Gold Preferred:
Requires PJSP title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Jumpers Preferred class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for placing in the top 25% of the dogs that competed in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PJS Premier Jumpers Dog Silver:
Requires PJD title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Jumpers class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for placing in the top 25% of the dogs that competed in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PJSP Premier Jumpers Dog Silver Preferred:
Requires PJDP title plus 25 additional qualifying scores in the Premier Jumpers Preferred class, with 5 qualifying scores earned for placing in the top 25% of the dogs that competed in their jump height.
[ Agility Trial ]
PT Pre-Trial Tested:
The American Kennel Club will issue a Pre-Trial Tested certificate to an eligible dog, and will permit the use of the letters PT after the name of a dog that has been certified by two different Judges to have qualified by passing two licensed or member club Pre-Trial tests. Dog may qualify twice in one day at the same event provided he/she is judged by different judges.
[ Herding Trial ]
PUDX Preferred Utility Dog Excellent:
To Earn A Preferred Utility Dog Excellent Title, The Dog Must Have Received Qualifying Scores In Both Preferred Open And Preferred Utility At 10 Separate Licensed Or Member Obedience Trials.  The Letters PUDX Will Be Followed By A Numeric Designation Indicating The Number Of Times A Dog Has Met The Requirements Of The PUDX Title As Defined In The Regulations.  (PUDX2 For 20 Qualifying Scores, PUDX3 For 30 Qualifying Scores, PUDX4 For 40 Qualifying Scores, Etc.)
[ Obedience Trial ]
PUTD Preferred Utility Dog:
The letters PUTD may be added after the name of each dog that has been certified to have received qualifying scores in Preferred Utility classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.
[ Obedience Trial ]
RN AKC Rally® Novice:
The letters RN may be added after a dog’s name when it has been certified to have received qualifying scores in Novice classes at 3 licensed or member rally trials.
[ Rally Trial ]
RA AKC Rally® Advanced:
The letters RA may be added after a dog’s name when it has been certified to have received qualifying scores in Advanced classes at 3 licensed or member rally trials.
[ Rally Trial ]
RE AKC Rally® Excellent:
The letters RE may be added after a dog’s name when it has been certified to have received qualifying scores in Excellent classes at 3 licensed or member rally trials.
[ Rally Trial ]
#RAE AKC Rally® Advanced Excellent:
To earn an RAE title, the dog must have earned qualifying scores in both Advanced B and Excellent B classes at 10 separate licensed or member rally trials. A numeric designation will indicate the number of times the dog has met the RAE requirements, i.e. RAE2, RAE3, etc.
[ Rally Trial ]
RI AKC Rally® Intermediate:
The letters RI may be added after a dog’s name when it has been certified to have received qualifying scores in the Intermediate class at 3 licensed or member rally trials.
[ Rally Trial ]
#RM AKC Rally® Master:
The letters RM may be added after a dog’s name when it has
been certified by 2 different judges to have received qualifying
scores in the Master class at 10 licensed or member rally trials.
[ Rally Trial ]
SBA Scent Work Buried Advanced:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Buried Advanced class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SBAE Scent Work Buried Advanced Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Buried Advanced class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SBE Scent Work Buried Excellent:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Buried Excellent class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SBEE Scent Work Buried Excellent Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Buried Excellent class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SBM Scent Work Buried Master:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Buried Master class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SBME Scent Work Buried Master Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Buried Master class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SBN Scent Work Buried Novice:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Buried Novice class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SBNE Scent Work Buried Novice Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Buried Novice class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SC Senior Courser:
1) Must be eligible to enter the open stake. That requires the dog to have obtained at least one of the following: AKC Junior Courser title or American Kennel Club Field Champion title. 2) The hound must run with at least one other hound. 3) Must receive qualifying scores at four (4) AKC-licensed or member trials, under two different Judges or judging panels.
[ Lure Coursing ]
SCA Scent Work Container Advanced:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Container Advanced class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SCAE Scent Work Container Advanced Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Container Advanced class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SCE Scent Work Container Excellent:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Container Excellent class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SCEE Scent Work Container Excellent Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Container Excellent class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SCM Scent Work Container Master:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Container Master class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SCME Scent Work Cotnainer Master Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Container Master class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SCN Scent Work Container Novice:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Container Novice class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SCNE Scent Work Container Novice Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Container Novice class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SE Senior Earthdog:
A dog must have a record of having qualified in the Senior Earthdog test at three (3) AKC licensed or member club tests under two different Judges.
[ Earthdog ]
SEA Scent Work Exterior Advanced:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Exterior Advanced class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SEAE Scent Work Exterior Advanced Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Exterior Advanced class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SEE Scent Work Exterior Excellent:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Exterior Excellent class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SEEE Scent Work Exterior Excellent Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Exterior Excellent class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SEM Scent Work Exterior Master:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Exterior Master class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SEME Scent Work Exterior Master Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Exterior Master class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SEN Scent Work Exterior Novice:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Exterior Novice class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SENE Scent Work Exterior Novice Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Exterior Novice class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SH Senior Hunter:
For a title, a dog must receive qualifying scores at 5 licensed or member tests. If the dog has already received a JH, the dog need only qualify 4 times. German Wirehaired Pointers must pass a Water Test at a licensed or member field trial or hunting test held by a Specialty Club for German Wirehaired Pointers or Weimaraners.
[ Hunting Test ]
SHA Senior Hunter Advanced:
An advanced title is earned when a dog passes an additional 5 times with an average qualifying score of 8.0 or higher after earning its SH.
[ Hunting Test ]
SHDA Scent Work Handler Discrimination Advanced:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Handler Discrimination Advanced class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SHDAE Scent Work Handler Discrimination Advanced Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Handler Discrimination Advanced class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SHDE Scent Work Handler Discrimination Excellent:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Handler Discrimination Excellent class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SHDEE Scent Work Handler Discrimination Excellent Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Handler Discrimination Excellent class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SHDM Scent Work Handler Discrimination Master:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Handler Discrimination Master class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SHDME Scent Work Handler Discrimination Master Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Handler Discrimination Master class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SHDN Scent Work Handler Discrimination Novice:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Handler Discrimination Novice class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SHDNE Scent Work Handler Discrimination Novice Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Handler Discrimination Novice class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SHR Senior Hunter Retriever:
THIS IS A HUNTING TEST TITLE AVAILABLE TO VERSATILE HUNTING BREEDS THAT ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER RETRIEVER HUNTING TESTS. A DOG MUST RECEIVE QUALIFYING SCORES AT 5 LICENSED OR MEMBER RETRIEVER HUNTING TESTS, OR 4 QUALIFYING SCORES IF THE DOG HAS ALREADY EARNED A JHR TITLE. BREEDS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS TITLE ARE: AMERICAN WATER Spaniel, BOYKIN Spaniel, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, VIZSLA, WEIMARANER, WPG, SPINONE ITALIANO.
[ Hunting Test ]
SHU Senior Hunter Upland:
THIS IS A HUNTING TEST TITLE AVAILABLE TO VERSATILE HUNTING BREEDS THAT ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER A SPANIEL HUNTING TEST. A DOG MUST RECEIVE QUALIFYING SCORES AT 5 LICENSED OR MEMBER SPANIEL HUNTING TESTS, OR 4 LICENSED OR MEMBER SPANIEL OF THE DOG ALREADY HAS A JHU . BREEDS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS TITLE ARE: CURLY-COATED RETRIEVERS; FLAT-COATED RETRIEVERS; IRISH WATER SPANIELS; GOLDEN RETRIEVERS; LABRADOR RETRIEVERS; CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVERS.
[ Hunting Test ]
SIA Scent Work Interior Advanced:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Interior Advanced class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SIAE Scent Work Interior Advanced Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Interior Advanced class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SIE Scent Work Interior Excellent:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Interior Excellent class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SIEE Scent Work Interior Excellent Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Interior Excellent class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SIM Scent Work Interior Master:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Interior Master class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SIME Scent Work Interior Master Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Interior Master class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SIN Scent Work Interior Novice:
Requires 3 qualifying runs in the Interior Novice class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SINE Scent Work Interior Novice Elite:
Requires 10 total qualifying runs in the Interior Novice class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SWA Scent Work Advanced:
Requires SCA, SIA, SEA, SBA titles.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SWAE Scent Work Advanced Elite:
Requires SCAE, SIAE, SEAE, SBAE titles.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SWD Scent Work Detective:
Requires 10 qualifying runs in the Detective class.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SWE Scent Work Excellent:
Requires SCE, SIE, SEE, SBE titles.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SWEE Scent Work Excellent Elite:
Requires SCEE, SIEE, SEEE, SBEE titles.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SWM Scent Work Master:
Requires SCM, SIM, SEM, SBM titles.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SWME Scent Work Master Elite:
Requires SCME, SIME, SEME, SBME titles.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SWN Scent Work Novice:
Requires SCN, SIN, SEN, SBN titles.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
SWNE Scent Work Novice Elite:
Requires SCNE, SINE, SENE, SBNE titles.
[ Scent Work Trial ]
T2B Time 2 Beat:M
To earn the T2B title, the dog must receive 15 qualifying scores from the regular Time 2 Beat class and 100 points based on the Time 2 Beat point schedule listed in the Regulations for Agility Trials.
[ Agility Trial ]
T2BP Time 2 Beat Preferred:
To earn the T2BP title, the dog must receive 15 qualifying scores from the preferred Time 2 Beat class and 100 points based on the Time 2 Beat point schedule listed in the Regulations for Agility Trials.
[ Agility Trial ]
#TD Tracking Dog:
Dog has been certified by two judges to have passed a licensed or member club TD test or any combined TD/TDU/TDX/VST.
[ Tracking Test ]
#TDU Tracking Dog Urban:
Dog certified by two judges to have passed a licensed or member club TDU test or any combined test that offers the TDU test.
[ Tracking Test ]
#TDX Tracking Dog Excellent:
Dog that has been certified by two judges to have passed a licensed or member club TDX, or any combined TD/TDU/TDX/VST tracking tests.
[ Tracking Test ]
THD Therapy Dog Title:
Requires dogs to be certified/registered by an AKC-recognized therapy dog organization, and to have completed a minimum of 50 visits.
THDA Therapy Dog Advanced:
Requires dogs to be certified/registered by an AKC-recognized therapy dog organization, and to have completed a minimum of 100 visits.
THDD Distinguished Therapy Dog:
Requires dogs to be certified/registered by an AKC-recognized therapy dog organization, and to have completed a minimum of 400 visits.
THDN Therapy Dog Novice:
Requires dogs to be certified/registered by an AKC-recognized therapy dog organization, and to have completed a minimum of 10 visits.
THDS Therapy Dog Supreme:
Requires  dogs to be certified/registered by an AKC-recognized therapy dog organization, and to have completed a minimum of 600 visits.
THDX Therapy Dog Excellent:
Requires dogs to be certified/registered by an AKC-recognized therapy dog organization, and to have completed a minimum of 200 visits.
TKN Novice Trick Dog:
The dog performs 10 skills from the Novice list. If a dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC, it can do 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title.
TKI Intermediate Trick Dog:
The dog must have the Novice title, plus perform 10 Intermediate tricks.
TKA Advanced Trick Dog:
The dog must have the Intermediate title, plus perform 10 tricks from the Advanced list.
TKP Trick Dog Performer:
I​n this title, handlers perform a short routine with at least 10 tricks previously learned.
TKE Trick Dog Elite Performer:
Testing of this truly elite trick dog level requires the dog to perform 10 tricks with at least 5 props and there must be a story.
TQX Triple Q Excellent:
Requires the XF title. In order to acquire the Triple Q Excellent title, a dog must receive qualifying scores from the Master Standard Class, the Master Jumpers with Weaves Class and the Master FAST Class on the same day at 10 separate licensed agility trials.
[ Agility Trial ]
TQXP Triple Q Excellent Preferred:
Requires the XFP title. In order to acquire the Triple Q Excellent Preferred title, a dog must receive qualifying scores from the Master Standard Preferred Class, the Master Jumpers with Weaves Preferred Class, and the Master FAST Preferred Class on the same day at 10 separate licensed agility trials.
[ Agility Trial ]
UD Utility Dog:
The American Kennel Club will issue a Utility Dog certificate for each registered dog, that has been certified as having received qualifying Utility scores at three licensed or member obedience trials.
[ Obedience Trial ]
#UDX Utility Dog Excellent:
To earn a Utility Dog Excellent title, the dog must have received qualifying scores in both Open B and Utility B at 10 separate licensed or member obedience trials. The letters UDX will be followed by a numeric designation indicating the number of times a dog has met the requirements of the UDX title as defined in the Regulations. (UDX2 for 20 qualifying scores, UDX3 for 30 qualifying scores, UDX4 for 40 qualifying scores, etc.)
[ Obedience Trial ]
VCD1 Versatile Companion Dog 1:
Must complete CD, NA, NAJ, [TD or TDU] or CD, NAP, NJP, [TD or TDU].
[ Obedience Trial / Agility Trial / Tracking Test ]
VCD2 Versatile Companion Dog 2:
Must complete CDX, OA, OAJ, [TD or TDU] or CDX, OAP, OJP, [TD or TDU].
[ Obedience Trial / Agility Trial / Tracking Test ]
VCD3 Versatile Companion Dog 3:
Must Complete UD, AX, AXJ, TDX or UD, AXP, AJP, TDX.
[ Obedience Trial / Agility Trial / Tracking Test ]
VCD4 Versatile Companion Dog 4:
Must complete UDX, MX, MXJ, VST or UDX, MXP, MJP, VST.
[ Obedience Trial / Agility Trial / Tracking Test ]
VER Versatility:
The letters VER may be added after a dog’s name when it has been certified to have received qualifying scores in Versatility classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.
[ Obedience Trial ]
VHMA Virtual Home Manners Adult
VHMP Virtual Home Manners Puppy
#VST Variable Surface Tracking:
Dog that has been certified by two judges to have passed a licensed or member club Variable Surface Tracking test, or any combined TD/TDU/TDX/VST tracking tests.
[ Tracking Test ]
VSWB Virtual Scent Work Beginner:
Virtual Scent Work Beginner will be awarded when a dog passes two Beginner level tests on two separate occasions
VSWI Virtual Scent Work Intermediate:
Virtual Scent Work Intermediate will be awarded when a dog passes two Intermediate level tests on two separate occasions.
VSWE Virtual Scent Work Experienced:
Virtual Scent Work Experienced will be awarded when a dog passes two Experienced level tests on two separate occasions.
XF Excellent FAST:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Excellent A FAST agility class.
[ Agility Trial ]
XFP Excellent FAST Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Excellent A FAST Preferred agility.
[ Agility Trial ]


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Parent Club Titles

To learn more about Parent Club Titles which are recognized, visit the websection called, Parent Club Title Recognition Program.

When a dog is entered in an AKC event, the event superintendent or secretary may, but is not required to, include recognized Parent Club titles in the catalog.

Airedale Terrier Club of America

Title Title Name
JFT Junior Fur Tracker
SFT Senior Fur Tracker
MFT Master Fur Tracker

American Bloodhound Club

Title Title Name
MT Man Trailer
MTI Man Trailer Intermediate
MTX Man Trailer Excellent

Basset Hound Club of America

Title Title Name
HH Hunting Hound
SHH Senior Hunting Hound
MHH Master Hunting Hound
MHE Master Hunting Excellent

Dachshund Club of America

Title Title Name
HH Hunting Hound
SHH Senior Hunting Hound
MHH Master Hunting Hound
MHE Master Hunting Excellent

Dalmatian Club of America

Title Title Name
CC Coaching Certificate
RD Road Dog
RDX Road Dog Excellent

Doberman Pinscher Club of America

Title Title Name
WAC Working Aptitude Certificate

Golden Retriever Club of America

Title Title Name
CCA Certificate of Conformation Assessment

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club

Title Title Name
WC Working Certificate
WCI Working Certificate Intermediate
WCX Working Certificate Excellent

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Title Title Name
PCJH Parent Club Junior Hunter
PCSH Parent Club Senior Hunter
PCMH Parent Club Master Hunter

Siberian Husky Club of America

Title Title Name
SD Sled Dog
SDX Sled Dog Excellent
SDO Sled Dog Outstanding

West Highland White Terrier Club of America

Title Title Name
CCA Certificate of Conformation Assessment

Carting/Drafting Titles

Title Title Name
CS Carting Started
American Rottweiler Club
CI Carting Intermediate
American Rottweiler Club
CX Carting Excellent
American Rottweiler Club
CST Carting Started Team
American Rottweiler Club
CIT Carting Intermediate Team
American Rottweiler Club
CXT Carting Excellent Team
American Rottweiler Club
NDD Novice Draft Dog
American Bouvier des Flandres Club
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America
Belgian Sheepdog Club of America (in BMDC events)
Briard Club of America
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
Mastiff Club of America
Leonberger Club of America
DD Draft Dog
American Bouvier des Flandres Club
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America
Belgian Sheepdog Club of America (in BMDC events)
Briard Club of America
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
Mastiff Club of America
Leonberger Club of America
NBDD Novice Brace Draft Dog
American Bouvier des Flandres Club
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America
Belgian Sheepdog Club of America (in BMDC events)
Briard Club of America
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
Mastiff Club of America
Leonberger Club of America
BDD Brace Draft Dog
American Bouvier des Flandres Club
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America
Belgian Sheepdog Club of America (in BMDC events)
Briard Club of America
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
Mastiff Club of America
Leonberger Club of America
DD Draft Dog
St. Bernard Club of America
TDD Team Draft Dog
St. Bernard Club of America
Leonberger Club of America

Working Dog Titles

To learn more about current AKC Working Dog Titles which are recognized through the Parent Club Recognition Program, this includes recent changes to titling names, please go here.

Title Title Name
AD International Endurance Test
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
APR1 International Working Novice (2 Phase)
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
APR2 International Working Intermediate (2 Phase)
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
APR3 International Working Master (2 Phase)
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
BH Basic Companion Dog
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Bouvier des Flandres
Boxers
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
BH-VT Basic Companion Dog with Traffic Safety
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
FH1 Advanced Tracking
Bouvier des Flandres
Boxers
German Shepherds
Doberman Pinschers
Rottweilers
FH2 Superior Tracking
Bouvier des Flandres
Boxers
German Shepherds
Doberman Pinschers
Rottweilers
FPr1 Tracking Only Novice
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
FPr2 Tracking Only Intermediate
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
FPr3 Tracking Only Master
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
GPr1 Working Dog Test Novice
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
GPr2 Working Dog Test Intermediate
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
GPr3 Working Dog Test Master
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
IFH-1 International Advanced Tracking Novice
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
IFH-2 International Advanced Tracking Intermediate
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
IFH-V International Advanced Tracking – Entry Level
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
IGP1 International Utility Dog Novice
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
IGP2 International Utility Dog Intermediate
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
IGP3 International Utility Dog Master
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
IGP-FH International Advanced Tracking Master
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
IGP-V Basic Utility Dog
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
IPO1 International Novice Schutzhund
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
IPO2 International Intermediate Schutzhund
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
IPO3 International Master Level Schutzhund
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
OB1 Obedience Novice
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
OB2 Obedience Intermediate
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
OB3 Obedience Master
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
SCHH1 Novice Schutzhund
Belgian Malinois
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
SCHH2 Intermediate Schutzhund
Belgian Malinois
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
SCHH3 Master Level Schutzhund
Belgian Malinois
Bouvier des Flandres
German Shepherds
Doberman Pinschers
Rottweilers
SCHHA Novice Schutzhund A
Bouvier des Flandres
German Shepherds
Doberman Pinschers
Rottweilers
SPr1 Protection Only Novice
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
SPr2 Protection Only Intermediate
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
SPr3 Protection Only Master
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
Stö.Pr1 Article Search Novice
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
Stö.Pr2 Article Search Intermediate
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
Stö.Pr3 Article Search Master
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
StPr1 Article Indication Novice
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
StPr2 Article Indication Intermediate
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
StPr3 Article Indication Master
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
TC Temperament Certification
German Shepherd Dogs
TR1 Tracking Novice
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
TR2 Tracking Intermediate
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
TR3 Tracking Master
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
TT Temperament Test
Akitas
Alaskan Malamutes
American Eskimos
American Hairless Terriers
American Staffordshire Terriers
Australian Cattle Dogs
Bedlington Terriers
Belgian Laekenois
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Belgian Tervuren
Berger Picards
Black Russian Terriers
Border Colies
Bouvier des Flandres
Bulldogs
Bull Terriers
Cane Corsi
Chinese Shar-Pei
Dutch Shepherds
German Pinschers
Giant Schnauzers
Great Danes
Great Pyrenees
Irish Red & White Setters
Kai Kens
Kuvaszok
Leonbergers
Mastiffs
Parson Russell Terriers
Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Rottweilers
Salukis
Schipperkes
Staffordshipre Bull Terriers
Standard Schnauzers
Welsh Terriers
West Highland White Terriers
UPr1 Obedience Only Novice
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
UPr2 Obedience Only Intermediate
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
UPr3 Obedience Only Master
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
VPG1 Working Versility Novice
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
VPG2 Working Versility Intermediate
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
VPG3 Working Versility Master
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Boxers
Bouvier des Flandres
Doberman Pinschers
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
WDS1 Working Dog Sport 1
Doberman Pinschers
WDS2 Working Dog Sport 2
Doberman Pinschers
WDS3 Working Dog Sport 3
Doberman Pinschers

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Other Recognized Titles – AKC Title Recognition Program

For more information visit the Title Recognition Program webpage.

When a dog is entered in an AKC event, the event superintendent or secretary may, but is not required to, include recognized NAFA titles in the catalog.

North American Flyball Association (NAFA) Titles

Title Title Name
FDCh Flyball Dog Champion
FM Flyball Master
ONYX ONYX

Barn Hunt Association Titles

Title Title Name
CZ8B Crazy 8s Bronze
CZ8S Crazy 8s Silver
CZ8G Crazy 8s Gold
CZ8P Crazy 8s Platinum
RATN Novice Barn Hunt
RATO Open Barn Hunt
RATS Senior Barn Hunt
RATM Master Barn Hunt
RATCh Barn Hunt Champion
RATChX Barn Hunt Master Champion

North America Diving Dogs (NADD) Titles

Title Title Name
DN Dock Novice
DJ Dock Junior
DS Dock Senior
DM Dock Master
DE Dock Elite
DNA Dock Novice Advanced
DJA Dock Junior Advanced
DSA Dock Senior Advanced
DMA Dock Master Advanced
DEA Dock Elite Advanced
DNX Dock Novice Excellent
DJX Dock Junior Excellent
DSX Dock Senior Excellent
DMX Dock Master Excellent
DEX Dock Elite Excellent
DP Dock Premier
DPA Dock Premier Advanced
DPX Dock Premier Excellent
AN Air Retrieve Novice
AJ Air Retrieve Junior
AS Air Retrieve Senior
AM Air Retrieve Master
AE Air Retrieve Elite
ANA Air Retrieve Novice Advanced
AJA Air Retrieve Junior Advanced
ASA Air Retrieve Senior Advanced
AMA Air Retrieve Master Advanced
AEA Air Retrieve Elite Advanced
ANX Air Retrieve Novice Excellent
AJX Air Retrieve Junior Excellent
ASX Air Retrieve Senior Excellent
AMX Air Retrieve Master Excellent
AEX Air Retrieve Elite Excellent
HDN Hydrodash Novice
HDJ Hydrodash Junior
HDS Hydrodash Senior
HDM Hydrodash Master
HDE Hydrodash Elite
HDNA Hydrodash Novice Advanced
HDJA Hydrodash Junior Advanced
HDSA Hydrodash Senior Advanced
HDMA Hydrodash Master Advanced
HDEA Hydrodash Elite Advanced
HDNX Hydrodash Novice Excellent
HDJX Hydrodash Junior Excellent
HDSX Hydrodash Senior Excellent
HDMX Hydrodash Master Excellent
HDEX Hydrodash Elite Excellent

UpDog Challenge (Disc Dog) Titles

Title Title Name
DDB Disc Dog Bronze
DDBE Disc Dog Bronze Elite
DDG Disc Dog Gold
DDGE Disc Dog Gold Elite
DDP Disc Dog Platinum
DDPE Disc Dog Platinum Elite
DDS Disc Dog Silver
DDSE Disc Dog Silver Elite
DDU Disc Dog Unobtanium
DDUE Disc Dog Unobtanium Elite

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