AKC Title Tracker
AKC titles have a way of adding up.
For Moose and me, AKC agility came first, and it's where he earned his first double Q. Maybe for your dog it was Fast CAT “just for fun,” or Rally as a winter project.
Then one title became a few. One sport became another. A title list started living in your notes app, a few results stayed in screenshots, and some progress was still somewhere in your memory.
Below you'll find the AKC titles for every sport, which ones go before your dog's name, and how to look up your dog's official record. Dog Title Tracker keeps all of it together, and it's free for 3 months, then $5 a month, with no charge per dog.
Your Personal AKC Title Record
Official AKC records matter. They are the final place to verify titles, points, awards, and eligibility.
But your personal tracking system has a different job.
It helps you keep up with your dog's progress day to day, especially when you are working toward a title, tracking Qs or points, adding results after an event, or trying to remember what still needs to happen.
Think of this as your dog's personal AKC title record.
It helps you organize the titles your dog already has, the goals you are working on now, and the progress you want to keep close while you continue competing.
AKC Titles by Sport
AKC gives titles in more than 20 sports and programs. Here's each one, its titles in order, and what the first title takes. Most sports have more rules for the higher titles, so for the ones we have pages for, the link takes you to the full list.
| Sport | Titles in order | The first title takes |
|---|---|---|
| Agility | NA, OA, AX, MX, plus Jumpers, FAST and Preferred, then MACH, PACH, AGCH and NAC | 3 Qs (see our AKC agility titles list) |
| Rally | RN, RI, RA, RE, RAE, RM, RC, then RACH | Qs at 3 trials, each 70 or more out of 100 |
| Obedience | BN, CD, CDX, UD, UDX, OM, OGM, then OTCH | Qs at 3 trials, each 170 or more out of 200, with over half of every exercise |
| Scent Work | Container, Interior, Exterior and Buried titles from Novice to Master, level titles SWN to SWM, Elite and Handler Discrimination titles | 3 Qs in one search type (see our AKC Scent Work titles list) |
| Fast CAT | BCAT, DCAT, FCAT | 150 points (see our Fast CAT page) |
| Coursing Ability Test | CA, CAA, CAX | 3 passes under 2 judges |
| Lure Coursing | JC, SC, MC, then FC and LCX | 2 solo runs certified by 2 judges |
| Earthdog | NE, JE, SE, ME, EE | JE, the first trial title, takes 2 Qs under 2 judges |
| Tracking | TD, TDU, TDX, VST, then CT | Pass the test once, certified by 2 judges |
| Herding | HT, PT, then HS, HI and HX by course and stock, Master titles, then HC | 2 passes under 2 judges |
| Hunt Tests | JH, SH, MH, then MNH | Qs at 4 tests |
| Field Trials | FC, AFC and national champion titles | Points from placements, different for each breed group |
| Coonhound | Nite Hunt, Bench, Field Trial and Water Race champion titles | Wins at each kind of event |
| Conformation | CH, GCH, GCH Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, then ANC | 15 points, with 2 majors under different judges |
| Trick Dog | TKN, TKI, TKA, TKP, TKE | 10 Novice tricks, or 5 if your dog has a CGC |
| Canine Good Citizen | S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC, CGCA, CGCU | CGC: a 10-skill test with an approved evaluator |
| Fetch | FTN, FTI, FTA, FTR | Pass the level twice |
| FIT DOG | FITB, FITS, FITG | 5 points from at least 2 kinds of activity |
| Farm Dog | FDC | Pass twice under 2 different judges |
| Temperament Test | ATT | Pass twice under 2 different evaluators |
| Therapy Dog | THDN, THD, THDA, THDX, THDD, THDS | 10 visits with an AKC-recognized therapy group |
| Virtual titles | Home Manners, Virtual Obedience and Virtual Scent Work titles | Judged from a video |
Before or After the Name
Most AKC titles go after your dog's registered name. Championship titles go in front: CH, GCH, MACH, PACH, OTCH, RACH, CT, HC, FC, DC, TC, VCCH, the national champion titles NAC, NOC and RNC, and the new ANC. Within one ladder only the highest title shows, so RA replaces RI, and a number means a repeat, like UDX2 or FCAT2.
NAC, National Agility Champion, goes to the winner of each jump height at the AKC National Agility Championship. Getting there takes qualifying first, and our AKC agility Nationals qualification tracker shows what that takes.
ANC, AKC National Champion, is AKC's newest conformation title, first awarded at the AKC National Championship in December.
Multi-Sport Titles
A few AKC titles come from holding titles in more than one sport:
| Title | What it takes |
|---|---|
| VCD1 | CD, NA, NAJ and TD or TDU, with higher versions up to VCD4 |
| DC, Dual Champion | CH plus FC or HC |
| TC, Triple Champion | DC plus OTCH, CT, MACH or PACH |
| VCCH, Versatile Companion Champion | OTCH, CT, and MACH or PACH |
Titles You Apply For
Some AKC titles don't come from a trial. For CGC, Trick Dog, Fetch, FIT DOG, Home Manners and therapy dog titles, you send in the paperwork through AKC's online Title Application Portal. AKC also records titles from other groups, like Barn Hunt, NADD dock diving and NAFA flyball, so they can show on your dog's AKC record.
Looking Up Your Dog's AKC Titles
Your dog's official AKC titles live in the AKC Shop, under Competitor Reports. The title and points progression view is free, and our guide shows how to get it. New results can take a little while to show up, so a title from last weekend may not be there yet. There's also a paid awards report with every result.
From AKC's titles and abbreviations list.
AKC Sports You Can Track
Some dogs focus on one sport, while others collect titles across several. You can keep AKC titles and progress organized for all of these:
Rally
Obedience
Scent Work
Trick Dog
FIT DOG
Therapy Dog
Fetch
Farm Dog
Tracking
Herding
Lure Coursing
Conformation
Coursing Ability Test
Earthdog
Hunt Tests
Field Trials
Coonhound
Canine Good Citizen
Temperament Test
Virtual Titles
You can track Barn Hunt titles here too, and dock diving titles are tracked under NADD, even when they show on your dog's AKC record.
For rally and obedience jump heights, see our dog jump height chart. For the words you'll see on a premium list, see our dog sport glossary. For the youngest age in every AKC sport, see our dog sport age requirements.
Whether your dog has one AKC title path or a growing list of sports, the goal is the same: keep their progress easier to find, easier to update, and easier to celebrate.
Start From Your Dog's Real Titles
This is the part that matters if your dog already has AKC titles.
You do not need to sit down and enter every old result, date, or trial weekend before the tracker becomes useful.
Start with the titles your dog already has. Choose AKC, choose the sport, and add the titles that belong on your dog's profile. Then add the titles or goals your dog is working on now.
For bigger goals, like AKC agility championship progress or AKC Agility Nationals qualification, the tracker can ask for your current Qs, QQs, or points so you can begin from where your dog actually is.
No perfect record required.
Just start with what is true now and keep going from there. For a practical guide, read How to Track Dog Sport Titles, Qs, Points, and Progress Without Losing Your Mind.
AKC-Only and Multi-Venue Dogs
Maybe your dog mostly competes in AKC.
Maybe AKC is one part of a bigger dog sport life that also includes UKC, UKI, CPE, ASCA, NADAC, USDAA, NADD, Barn Hunt, or another organization.
Either way, it helps to keep AKC titles clear.
Your dog's AKC progress can have its own place without being separated from the rest of their sport journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the AKC titles for each sport?
Each AKC sport has its own ladder, like NA to MX in agility, RN to RM in rally and BN to OGM in obedience. The table above lists every sport and what its first title takes.
Which AKC titles go before a dog’s name?
Championship titles: CH, GCH, MACH, PACH, OTCH, RACH, CT, HC, FC, DC, TC, VCCH, the national champion titles NAC, NOC and RNC, and ANC. Most other titles go after the name.
How do I look up my dog’s AKC titles?
In the AKC Shop, under Competitor Reports. The title and points progression view is free, and new results can take a little while to show.
What is the AKC National Champion (ANC) title?
AKC’s newest conformation title. It goes in front of the name and is first awarded at the AKC National Championship in December.
Is Barn Hunt an AKC sport?
No. Barn Hunt titles come from the Barn Hunt Association, and AKC records them on your dog’s AKC record once you apply.
What is an AKC title tracker?
An AKC title tracker helps you keep your dog’s AKC titles, Qs, points, legs, goals, and progress easier to follow in one place.
Is this the same as an official AKC title record?
No. This tracker is for personal organization. Official AKC records should always be verified directly with AKC.
Can I track more than one AKC sport?
Yes. You can use the tracker for one AKC sport or for multiple AKC sports.
Can I add AKC titles my dog already has?
Yes. You can add existing AKC titles during setup so your dog’s profile starts from their real title history.
Can I track Qs, points, legs, and title progress?
Yes. Depending on the sport and supported title path, you can track Qs, points, legs, titles, and current progress.
Can I track AKC agility and Fast CAT together?
Yes. Your dog can have AKC agility progress, Fast CAT points, and other supported AKC title paths in the same profile.
Is this an official AKC tool?
No. Dog Title Tracker is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to AKC.
Should I still check official AKC records?
Yes. The tracker is for personal organization. Always verify official titles, points, awards, eligibility, and records directly with AKC.
Your Dog's AKC Titles, All in One Place
Give your dog's AKC titles, Qs, points, goals, and milestones one place to stay organized.
Start with what your dog has already earned, then keep adding progress as they go.
Need your dog's record first? See how to get your free AKC Points Progression report.
Independent tracking note
Dog Title Tracker is an independent tracking tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to AKC or any other dog sport organization, registry, club, event provider, or governing body listed on this site.
The tracker is for personal tracking and organization. Users should always verify official points, qualifying scores, titles, awards, eligibility, and records directly with the appropriate organization.