A dog earns a title when the specified number of R-Shows to T-Shows has been met. All conformation titles are to be placed as a prefix, while most sporting titles are placed after the name as a suffix. When a dog earns the next conformation title, it will replace the previous. The SKU has just two tiers to conformation shows; Champion and Grand Champion.

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All titles are earned based on the total majors won.

The major ratio for ALL titles is as follows: A dog must earn either four (4) traditional majors or three (3) random and one (1) traditional major.

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• Champion (CH): 4 total majors required​

• Grand Champion (GCH): 8 total majors required​​

• Grand Champion Bronze (GCHB​): 12 total majors required

• Grand Champion Silver (GCHS): 16 total majors required

• Grand Champion Gold (GCHG): 20 total majors required

• Grand Champion Platinum (GCHP): 24 total majors required

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Owners have the ability to apply for certificates (see below) on our Discord server if they so wish when a dog gains a new title.

All certificates must be signed by our founder and VP to be valid.

Show Types & Titles Cont'd

These are specific shows and titles offered by the SKU

All-Breed Show

• All breeds of dogs may enter; may or may not require championship titles to enter

• Classes include: Puppy, Junior, Open, and Veteran

• Titles include: Champion, Grand Champion, Grand Champion Bronze, Grand Champion Silver, Grand Champion Gold, and Grand Champion Platinum
   

Specialty Show

• Only specific breeds may enter; ideal for enthusiasts of a single breed, as well as breeders alike, to see how the dogs they breed compare to the standard

• Classes include: Bred by Exhibitor, Futurity, Maturity, Open, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace, and Veteran

• Titles include: National Best of Breed/Best in Specialty Show (BISS)
   

Group Show

• Only breeds of the seven groups may enter; breeds are judged up to group level

• Classes include: Puppy, Junior, Open, and Veteran

• Titles include: —
   

Breeder’s Stakes

• All breeds of dogs that are bred or co-bred by you may enter; ideal for breeders to get an assessment on their progeny. The male and female winners of each class will compete for Best of Breed and will be crowned the SKU National (Breed) (Puppy/Junior) of the Year; i.e. SKU National Dalmatian Puppy of the Year

• Classes include: Puppy and Junior only

• Titles include: National (Breed) (Puppy/Junior) of the Year
   

International Show

• International exhibitions are shows that award country titles based on the locations in which they are held. These exhibitions use a grading system in the place of majors, and issue diplomas as each dog is awarded a Certificat d'Aptitude au Championnat (CAC) and the International Show Champion (C.I.E.) title. All dogs receive positive written critiques.

• Classes include: Open and Veteran (only CH through GCHP are allowed to enter)

• Titles include: International Champion, Country Title, International Beauty Champion, Pinnacle of Perfection (POP)

  • In order for your dog to earn the POP title, it must place Best In Group or Best In Show a total of three times at any offered International Show

  • The grading system used for all International Shows will follow the FCI standard. Grades awarded include:

    • Excellent (EXC) - A dog that comes very close to the ideal breed standard

    • Very Good (VG) - A dog that possesses the typical features of its breed

    • Good (G) - A dog that possesses the main features of its breed

    • Sufficient (S) - A dog which corresponds adequately to its breed
       

End of Year Invitational

• Offered to all breeds of dogs who have earned, at the minimum, their Championship title during the last show circuit; winners of BOB and BOS will earn the title IW-xx (Xs stand for the year earned i.e. 2024 - IW-24, etc.)

• Classes include: Open and Veteran only

• Titles include: IW-xx