Champion

Championships in FCI


We only listed Full Members of FCI.

We based this on breeds NOT subject to working tests.
Please note that not all information might be up-to-date. We tried to add a link for most of the countries.

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Austria

  • 4 CAC, at least 2 at an International Show
  • at least 3 different judges
  • 1 year and 1 day between first and last CAC
  • intermediate/open/champion class

Junior:

  • 3 x JB (Jugendbester - Junior Winner)
  • or 2x JB and 1 CACA from Intermediate or Open Class up to an age of 24 months
  • at least 2 different judges

Link


Azerbaijan

  • 2 CAC at International Shows
  • at least 2 different judges

OR

  • 4 CAC at Nationals Shows
  • at least 3 different judges

OR

  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 1 CAC

Link


Baltic

  • be champion in Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

Junior:

  • be Junior champion in Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania


Belarus

  • 6 CAC from 4 different judges

OR

  • 4 CAC from 3 different judges, of which at least 1 at an International Show or Monobreed Show

OR

  • 2 CAC from 2 different judges + certificate "Champion of Breed" (see link how to obtain)

OR

  • 4 CAC from 3 different judges + certificate "Young Champion of Belarus" (= Junior champion) or "Young Champion of Breed"

OR

  • 3 CAC from 3 different judges, of which at least 1 at an International Show or Monobreed Show + certificate "Young Champion of Belarus" (= Junior champion) or "Young Champion of Breed"

OR

  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 1 CAC

OR

  • 2 CAC at the double International Show from 2 different judges

Junior

  • 3 JCAC with at least 3 different judges

OR

  • 2 JCAC with at least 2 different judges, of which at least 1 at an Internation Show or Monobreed Show

OR

  • if the dog is already junior champion in another FCI country: 1x JCAC

OR

  • 2 JCAC on a double International Show with at least 2 different judges

Link


Belgium

  • 4 CAC, at least one of the CAC must be obtained at a CACIB show
  • 1 year and 1 day between first and last CAC 
  • at least 3 different judges
  • Brussels show CAC = 2 CAC

Junior: 

  • At least 2x 1VG and 1x 1Exc in Junior Class
  • at least 3 different judges

Link


Benelux

Sadly he cooperation between these 3 countries is cancelled, so it's not possible to get these titles anymore.

  • CACIB-winners get the title "Benelux Winner <country> <year>" (country can be Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg)
  • Benelux Winner title (year doesn't matter) in ALL 3 countries = Benelux Champion (at least 3 different judges)

Junior:

  • 1Exc in Junior Class get the title "Benelux Junior Winner <country> <year>" (country can be Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg)
  • Benelux Junior Winner title in 2 countries = Benelux Junior Champion (at least 2 different judges)


Bulgaria

  • 3 BG titles CAC
  • at least 3 different judges at 3 different shows
  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 2 BG titles CAC from 2 different judges at 2 different shows.
  • Grand Champion of Bulgaria: When a dog is already Bulgarian champion + another CAC title from a Bulgarian show.
  • Balkan Champion: When a dog is already Grand Champion of Bulgaria + another CAC title from a Bulgarian show.

Junior:

  • 3 BG titles JCAC
  • at least 3 different judges at 3 different shows
  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 2 BG titles JCAC from 2 different judges at 2 different shows.
  • Junior Grand Champion of Bulgaria: When a dog is already Junior Bulgarian champion + another JCAC title from a Bulgarian show.
  • Junior Balkan Champion: When a dog is already Junior Grand Champion of Bulgaria + another JCAC title from a Bulgarian show.

Link


Croatia

  • 4 CAC, at least 2 at an international show
  • at least 3 different judges
  • not before 24 months of age

Junior: 

  • 3 Junior Dog Winner titles

  • at least 2 different judges

  • 1 Junior Dog Winner title may be substituted with a CAC-HR title, if the dog has obtained it while under 18 months of age

Link


Cyprus

  • 3 CAC
  • at least 3 different judges
  • at least at 3 different shows

Junior:

  • 3 JCAC at National or International Shows

Link


Czech Republic

  • 4 CAC, at least 2 at an international show or Specialty
  • at least 3 different judges
  • 1 year between first and last CAC

Junior:

  • Obtaining 3 Certificats d´Aptitude in the age of 9-24 months.
  • at least 2 Certificats d´Aptitude must be obtained in the junior class (CAJC) and 1 CAC can be obtained in Open, Working, Intermediate or Champion Class.
  • at least 2 different judges

Link


Denmark

  • 3 CAC
  • at least 3 different judges
  • not before 24 months of age
  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 1 CAC

Junior: 

  • 3 x JCAC (1Exc in Junior Class with CK). If the dog on the first place in Junior Class already is Danish Junior Champion, the JCAC will go to the next in line IF it has at least an Exc + CK.
  • at least 3 different judges

Link


Estonia

  • 3 CAC or 2 jun CAC + 2 CAC or 1 CAC after becoming Junior Champion
  • at least 1 CAC after 24 months of age

Junior

  • 3 Jun CAC (= 1Exc in Junior Class)

  • at least 3 different judges
  • if the dog is already junior champion in another FCI country: 1 Jun CAC

Link


Finland

  • 3 CAC
  • at least 3 different judges
  • not before 24 months of age
  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 1 CAC. It doesn't matter what class.

Link


France

  • 3 CAC, 1 at an international show, 1 at French championnat or nationale d’élevage du club, 1 at a show with breedspecial
  • at least 3 different judges, of which 1 has to be a French judge
  • the dog must succeed the TAN (Test d’Aptitudes Naturelle)
  • most breeds also need to pass health screenings
  • all of this within a period of 2 years
  • no CAC in Champion Class

Junior:

  • 1Exc in junior class at French championnat or in nationale d'élevage
  • DNA
  • X-ray for hips
  • the dog must succeed the TAN (Test d’Aptitudes Naturelle)

No link


Germany VDH

  • 5 VDH-CAC, at least 3 VDH-CAC at an international or national show
  • at least 3 different judges

  • double CAC at VDH Bundessieger Dog Show, VDH Europasieger Dog Show and German Winner Show Leipzig

  • not before 15 months of age
  • only possible in the following classes: Open, Intermediate, Champion and Working. Every class gets a VDH-CAC

Junior:

  • 3 CAC, at least 2 at an international or national show
  • at least 2 different judges

Link


Gibraltar

  • 2 CAC
  • at least 2 different judges

Junior:

  • 2 JCAC in Junior Class

Link


Hungary

  • 4 CAC (in Intermediate, Open or Working class)
  • at least 3 different judges

  • At least 1 CAC at a MEOESZ Association’s Centrally organised CACIB show, another 1 in any other CACIB show organised in Hungary, and the last 1 at any other CAC Show in Hungary

  • Minimum of 366 days between first and last CAC

  • Dogs in foreign ownership can also be entereed in Champion class to get a CAC

Link


Iceland

No information


International

  • 4 CACIB
  • at least in 3 different countries
  • at least 3 different judges
  • 1 year and 1 day between first and last CACIB

Link


Ireland

  • 7 Green Stars
  • at least 7 different judges

  • at least 1 Green Star must be obtained after the age of 15 months

  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 1 Green Star at an International Show

Junior

  • a total of 12 points must be gained at Members, Open and Championship Shows

  • the dog must be over 6 months and under 18 months of age.

Link


Israel

  • 3 CAC
  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: win Champion Class OR win the CAC in either Intermediate or Open Class

Link


Italy

  • 6 CAC, at least 2 at international show, 2 at an international show
  • at least 5 different judges
  • dog should be in Open Class

Link


Latvia

  • 3 CAC at an international show
  • 3 different judges
  • 52 weeks between first and last CAC
  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 1 CAC.

Junior

  • 3 JCAC

Link


Lithuania

  • 3 CAC by 2 different judges, at least 1 at an internatinal or specialty show or 5 CAC by 3 different judges
  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 1 N (winner) certificate

Junior:

  • 2 JN
  • at least 2 different judges

Link


Luxembourg

  • 2 CAC at 2 international shows OR at 1 international show & 1 Club Show
  • at least 2 different judges
    OR
  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 1 CAC at an international show, must be entered in Champion Class

Junior:

  • 1x 1st Exc in Junior Class

Link


Moldavia

  • 4 CAC

  • at least 3 different judges
  • 1 year and 1 day between the first and last CAC

OR

  • 2 CAC at International Shows

OR

  • BOB or BOS at the National Championships

Junior:

  • 3 JCAC

OR

  • 2 JCAC at double International Shows

OR

  • Best Junior Male/Female at the National Championships or Monobreed Shows

Link


Monaco

  • 2 CACM (in Intermediate, Open or Working Class)
  • at least 2 different judges
  • in 2 different years

Junior:

  • 1x 1Exc in Junior Class

Link


Netherlands

  • 4 CAC (The Winner is double CAC)
  • at least 3 different judges
  • last CAC must be required at the age of at least 27 months

Junior:

  • 3x 1Exc in Junior Class
  • at least 2 different judges

Link


Nordic

  • Have 3 Nordic Show Certificates from at least 3 of the next countries: Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland or Denmark
  • at least 3 different judges
  • at least 1 Nordic Show Certificate must be obtained after 24 months of age
  • must be champion in it's own country

Link


Norway

  • 3 CERT
  • at least 3 different judges
  • at least 24 months of age
  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 1 CERT at an international show, must be entered in Intermediate, Open or Champion Class

Link


Poland

  • 3 CWC (1Exc in intermediate, open, working and champion), at least 1 at an International Show
  • at least 3 different judges
  • at least 6 months between first and last CWC

Junior: 

  • 3x 1Exc, at least 1x at an International Show
  • at least 3 different judges

Link


Portugal

  • 4 CAC
  • 3 of them at any Portuguese show

  • 1 CAC-QC in any Championship Qualifier Show (Lisbon, Porto or Club Show)

  • at least 3 different judges
  • Excellent in Intermediate, or Open class in another Championship Qualifier Show.
  • Excellent in Intermediate or Open class at the Club Show (for breed that have Club Shows)

Junior:

  • 4 CCJs in any of the Portuguese dog shows

  • Excellent in Junior Class at one of the Championship Qualifier Shows

  • at least 3 different judges

Link


Romania

  • 3 CAC, of which at least 1 at an International Show
  • at least 3 different judges

OR

  • 2 CAC, of which at least 1 at an International Show
  • 1x Excellent at a Breed Club Show in Intermediate, Open or Working Class

  • at least 3 different judges

Junior:

  • 3 CACJ, of which at least 1 at an International Show

  • at least 3 different judges

OR

  • 2 CACJ, of which at least 1 at an International Show
  • 1x Excellent at a Breed Club Show in Junior Class
  • at least 3 different judges


Russia

  • 6 CAC at the "Champion of the Federation” or “Candidate for the Champion of the Federation" Shows
  • at least 6 different judges

OR

  • 4 САС, of which at least 1 at an Internation Show or at "RKF Champion" Show

  • at least 4 different judges

OR

  • 3 CAC
  • at least 3 different judges
  • already have the title "Russian Junior Champion"

OR

  • 2 САС, at the “Eurasia Dog Show” and at the “Russia Dog Show”

  • at least 2 different judges

OR

  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 2 CAC

Link


San Marino

  • 3 CAC at National Shows
  • at least 3 different judges
  • 6 months between first and last CAC
  • the dog gets CAC when it's 1Exc in Intermediate, Open, Working and Champions Class

OR

  • 2 CAC at International Shows
  • at least 2 different judges
  • 6 months between first and last CAC
  • the dog gets CAC when it's 1Exc in Intermediate, Open, Working and Champions Class

Junior:

  • 2 JCAC in Junior Class

Link


Serbia

  •  2 CAC

OR

  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 1 CAC


Junior:

  • 2 JCAC

OR

  • if the dog is already Junior Champion in another FCI country: 1JCAC

Link


Slovakia

  • 4 CAC, at least 1 at an International Show
  • awarded in at least 2 different show seasons (1 calender year = 1 season)
  • at least 2 different judges
  • the dog gets CAC when it's 1Exc in Intermediate, Open, Working and Champions Class

Junior:

  • 3 JCAC in Junior Class, at least 1 at an International Show
  • at least 2 different judges

Link


Slovenia

  • 3 CAC, at least 2 at an International Show & at least 1 at a Special Show
  • at least 3 different judges

Junior:

  • 3 JCAC in Junior Class (= PRM), at least 1 at an International Show
  • at least 3 different judges

  • 3 Junior Winner (PRM)

Link


Spain

  • 5 KCE

Junior:

  • 4 KCEJ

Link


Sweden

  • 3 CERT
  • at least 2 different judges
  • dog must be at least 24 months and 1 day of age when gaining last CERT
  • if the dog is already champion in another FCI country: 1 CERT at an international show (dog must be at least 24 months old)

Link


Switzerland

Each class winner with an Excellent (except for baby & puppy) gets a CAC.

Show Champion:

  • 3 x 1Exc CAC, at least 2 at an International Show
  • at least 3 different judges

Beauty Champion:

  • 4 CAC, at least 2 at an International Show
  • at least 3 different judges
  • must be gained in 11 months and 1 day

Junior:

  • 3 x 1Exc in Junior Class OR 2 x 1Exc in Junior Class and 1 CAC out of the Intermediate Class
  • at least 2 different judges
  • at least one CAC has to be awarded at an International Show

Link


Turkey

  • 4 CAC: minimum 366 days between first and last, 3 different judges to get Turkish Champion CHTR
    After earning CHTR, enter 3 more shows at champion class and earn 3 more CAC to become Turkish Grand Champion, with a minimum of 2 different judges

OR

  • 6 CAC, no time limit to get Turkish Champion CHTR

    After earning CHTR, enter 3 more shows at champion class and earn 3 more CAC to become Turkish Grand Champion, with a minimum of 2 different judges

Junior:

  • 3 JCAC 2 different judges to get Turkish Junior Champion JCHTR

    After earning JCHTR, 2 more JCAC to get Turkish Grand Junior Champion title.

Link


Ukraine

In all cases: R.CAC + R.CACIB at 1 show equals 1 CAC

  • 6 CAC at National Shows
  • at least 5 different judges
  • at least 1 year and 1 day between first and last CAC

OR

  • 3 CAC at National Shows + 1 CAC at an International Show
  • at least 4 different judges
  • at least 1 year and 1 day between first and last CAC

OR

  • 3 CAC at National Shows + 1 CAC at the double CACIB Dog Show in Kyiv (in April - "Golden Gates" and "Ukraine", in December - "Kyiv Rus" and "Crystal Cup")
  • at least 4 different judges
  • at least 6 months between first and last CAC

OR

  • 2 CAC at any double CACIB Dog Shows in any city of Ukraine and 1 x CAC at the double CACIB Dog Show in Kyiv (in April - "Golden Gates" and "Ukraine", in December - "Kyiv Rus" and "Crystal Cup")

OR

  • 2 CAC at the double CACIB Dog Show in Kyiv (in April - "Golden Gates" and "Ukraine", in December - "Kyiv Rus" and "Crystal Cup")

OR

  • 1 CAC + BOB or BOS at the National Breed Championships in Kyiv

Junior:

  • 3 x 1Exc at any National Show

OR

  • 2 JCAC at the double CACIB Dog Shows in Kyiv (in April - "Golden Gates" and "Ukraine", in December - "Kyiv Rus" and "Crystal Cup")

OR

  • 2 JCAC at any double CACIB Dog Shows in Ukraine + the certificate of the Junior Champion of the dog owner's native country

OR

  • 1 JCAC at any National Show + Best Junior Male/Female at the National Breed Championships in Kyiv

Link


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