Canine Titles and some brief Canine Show 'Lingo'
Titles Appearing After a Dogs Name
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Titles Appearing Before a Dogs Name
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All-Breed Show : Show given by an all-breed kennel club
Benched show : Show where all the dogs entered are assigned space in a given area on the "benching" and are required to stay there for the day, so that spectators can find an example of the breed any time during the day, not just at the breed's scheduled ring time. Benched shows have become quite rare
Brace : Brace competition, two dogs of the same breed are shown at one time by one handler; this pair is judged on overall quality as well as similarity to each other.
Campaign : A dog which is a champion, which is being shown at the Best of Breed and Group level is called a 'special'; he is being 'specialed'. A dog being 'heavily specialed' is being 'campaigned'
Chipped : Microchipped dogs identified with an electronic identification chip
CGC : Canine Good Citizen; a certificate and title given to dogs who pass minimal standards for "good behavior"
Closing date : The date after which entries for a show will no longer be accepted. Usually 3 weeks before the show date; in 'limited' entry shows - usually due to space at the show site - shows may close earlier, once the 'limit' of entries is reached. Limited shows should be entered early
Handler : Person who shows dogs for other people; professional handler. May also board, train and groom their charges, or may pick the dog up at the ringside from the owner
Junior : Junior handler; competitive classes in different age divisions are offered for young people who are judged on their handling skills, not on their dog
Futurity : Another non-regular set of classes (similar to sweepstakes) which do not contribute to point totals or make a dog eligible for the 'winners' class. For futurities, the mother of a litter is nominated and a fee paid before she whelps a litter, the litter is entered in it's first 6 months of life, and individuals are entered at the normal time for show entries; builds up a sum of money - virtually the only way in dogs that money can occasionally be won!
Martingale : A type of show lead
Pin Brush : A type of brush with straight wire teeth
Resco : A type of show lead, manufactured of a strip of Naugahide
Ringsiding : Delivering your dog to a professional handler just before going into the ring
Slicker : A type of brush with short bent wire teeth
Special : Champion of Record, being shown at the Best of Breed, Group, BIS level
Specialty : Show given for just one breed sponsored by a breed club
Sweepstakes : Special classes held in conjunction with Specialty shows and some others, for 6 to 18 month old puppies and young adults; not a regular class, does not have a "winners" class, no points are awarded for competition
Wheels : A flat, wheeled dolly, made to transport crates, grooming tables and other gear in from your car
X- Pen : Wire panels joined to make a light weight, moveable enclosure about 4' by 4' and of varying height. Allows dogs crated for a period of time to get out and stretch their legs without a lead on
Classes : The categories in conformation showing dogs which are not Champions
Puppy Class : 6 months to 1 year of age
Novice Class : For dogs which have not won points at a dog show
12 - 18 Months : A class which is not always available, usually available at Specialty shows
Bred By Exhibitor : Owned and handled by the breeder
American Bred : For dogs born in the United States
Open : Any dog eligible to show under AKC rules
Veteran : A non - regular class, available if stated in premium list, usually at specialty shows; age varies with breed, often 7 years and older
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