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