Explanation of AKC Titles

Conformation
CH=Show Champion
BIS=Best in Show
BISS=Best in Specialty Show

Obedience Titles
CD= Companion Dog
CDX=Companion Dog Excellent
UD=Utility Dog
UDX=Utility Dog Excellent
OTCH=Obedience Trial Champion

Rally Titles
RN=Rally Novice
RA=Rally Advanced
RE=Rally Excellent

Agility Titles
NA=Novice Agility
NAJ=Novice Agility Jumpers
OA=Open Agility
OAJ=Open Agility Jumpers
AX=Agility Excellent
AXJ=Excellent Agility Jumper
MX=Master Agility Excellent
MXJ=Master Agility Jumper
MACH=Master Agility Champion

Tracking Titles
TD=Tracking Dog
TDX=Tracking Dog Excellent
VST=Variable Surface Tracker
CT=Champion Tracker

Hunt Test Titles
JH=Junior Hunter
SH=Senior Hunter
MH=Master Hunter

Field Titles
FC=Field Champion
AFC=Amateur Field Champion

Combined Championships (Field and Show)
DC=Dual Champion

Versatile Companion Dog Titles
Versatile Companion Dog 1 (VCD1) – CD, NA, NAJ, TD
Versatile Companion Dog 2 (VCD2) – CDX, OA, OAJ, TD
Versatile Companion Dog 3 (VCD3) – UD, AX, AXJ, TDX
Versatile Companion Dog 4 (VCD4) – UDX, MX, MXJ, VST

CGC=Canine Good Citizen certification
TDI=Therapy Dogs International certification

Health Certifications
OFA=Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
CERF=Canine Eye Registry Foundation