How to Add Up AKC Champion Points
The American Kennel Club recognizes exceptional dog breeds and handlers for their devotion to the improvement of a specific breed's health, temperament and appearance. Those dogs labeled as champion must have earned a total of 15 points by competing in AKC registered dog shows. Two of the wins must be majors, which consist of either three, four or five points. The remaining points, combined to add up to 15 may be individual points or a combination of higher point wins. The two major wins must be awarded from two different judges and any other majors from yet a third judge.
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Visit the AKC website for the updated divisional designations for the state in which you reside. Locate the regional division and review the information pertaining to the breed, variety and sex of the canine. Dog show competitions are divided, not only among breeds, but between males and females in various varieties such as age, coloring and coat type.
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Compare the number of entries in your breed, variety and sex to the point designations on the AKC website for your region. Depending on the number of competitors in each class, the winning point values may differ. For example: A female English Springer Spaniel, age 6 to 9 months, in the state of New York receives a three-point major when competing against 11 other female Springer Spaniel winners, as of May, 2010.
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Register as a new user on the American Kennel Club website. Check that a canine's championship points have been recorded by the AKC by entering your dog or bitch's registration number.
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Calculate the total number of points awarded in competing shows. If the total equals 15 points or more consisting of two majors of three, four or five points from two different judges and at least one of the remaining points from a third judge, the canine can be registered as a champion with the American Kennel Club.
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Tips & Warnings
A grand championship title is awarded to canines accumulating 25 championship points.
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