Pedigree Glossary
Here are brief explanations of some of the abbreviations
and acronyms that are commonly found on a GSP pedigree. |
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AFC |
Amatuer Field Champion
(achieved by a non-professional handler) |
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A/C Ch. |
American/ Canadian Conformation Champion
(also signifies American/ Canadian prior to any other titles listed) |
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AM/CAN
CH |
American/ Canadian Conformation Champion
(also signifies American/ Canadian prior to any other titles listed) |
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BIS |
All Breed Best In Show |
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BISS |
Best In Specialty Show |
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CD |
Companion Dog (obedience title) |
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CDX |
Companion Dog Excellent |
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CGC |
Canine Good Citizen
(AKC title for passing a test that applies to a dog that is well
behaved and good in public with many situations) |
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Ch. |
Conformation Champion |
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CH |
Conformation Champion |
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DC |
Dual Champion (both conformation and field) |
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FC |
Field Champion |
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FD |
Field Dog title (German) |
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HOF |
GSPCA Hall Of Fame |
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JH |
Junior Hunter title (field - FD
Canadian equivalent) |
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KS |
German Champion (field and conformation) |
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MH |
Master Hunter title (field) |
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NAVHDA |
North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association
Prizes are graded (i.e., Prize 1, Prize 2, etc.) |
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NFC |
National Field Champion |
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NSC |
National
Specialty Champion |
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OA |
Open Agility title (Agility) |
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ROM |
Registry Of Merit |
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TDX |
Tracking Dog Excellent |
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TT |
Temperament Tested |
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UD |
Utility Dog |
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UDX |
Utility Dog Excellent
(advanced obedience title) |
