Titles
What do the letters around our dogs names mean?
Our dogs titles represent the accomplishments of our dogs and show off the hard work we do! So what do some of these fancy letters mean?
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Ch/GCh/Gchb/GchS/GchG/GchP/Gchex:
These are the championship levels in conformation. Each have their own set of point requirements
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"RAT":
These are barn hunt titles. Each level of barn hunt have their respective titles
RATI (Instinct) RATN (Novice) RATO (open) RATS (Senior) RATM (Master) RATCH (Champion)
There are more fun titles to learn in barn hunt as well!
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"E":
Earthdog titles! Earthdog is a sport for terriers and dachshunds that is meant to mimic what they are bred to do.
NE (novice) JE (junior) SE (Senior) ME (Master) EE (Endurance)
Canada and the USA have their own separate titles.
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"TD":
These are trick dog titles! Trick dog is a great way to bond with your dog while testing their brains. We have earned our Trick dog titles via Do More With your Dog!
NTD (Novice) and ITD (Intermediate) ATD (Advanced) ETD (Excellent) TDCH (Champion)
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"S":
Sprinter titles! This is a timed 100m run. You accumulate points depending on time and handicap.
NS (Novice) S (Sprinter)
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"V":
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This is Canadas versatility program. They have different levels for each sport and title and once your dog has achieved those levels, you get a versatility title!
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Non-Official Titles:
(M in front means multiple)
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BISS/BPISS: Best In Specialty Show/Best Puppy in Specialty Show
BOSS: Best Opposite in Specialty Show
BISw: Best in Sweepstakes
BPIG/BPIS: Best Puppy in Group/Show
BBPIG/BBPIS: Best Baby Puppy in Group/Show
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