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?
Ch/GCh:
Our dogs have earned their Canadian Championship(Ch) or Grand Championship(GCh) in conformation!
RATI/RATN/RATO:
These are barn hunt titles. A wonderful fun sport to play with any dog! These represent the Instinct(RATI), novice(RATN) and open(RATO) levels of this sport.
JE/SE:
Earthdog titles! Earthdog is a sport for terriers and dachshunds that is meant to mimic what they are bred to do. These are the Junior(JE) and Senior(SE) levels of this sport. Canada and the USA have their own separate titles.
NTD/ITD:
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! Novice Trick Dog (NTD) and Intermediate Trick Dog (ITD)
NS:
Novice Sprinter (NS). This is earned when you dog gets a certain amount of points for running a 100m sprint! They calculate your points on speed and time! It took Link a while for that one!
VN/VA:
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!
Non-Official Titles:
BISS: Best In Specialty Show
BOSS: Best Opposite in Specialty Show
BISw: Best in Sweepstakes
MBPIG: Multiple Best Puppy in Group
MBBPIG: Multiple Best Baby Puppy in Group