Australia
Complete ANKC championship guide — points, classes, and conditions verified from official Dogs Australia regulations.
The championship system in Australia is administered by Dogs Australia (formerly ANKC). Unlike the European FCI system which relies on fixed CAC certificates, Australia uses a dynamic Challenge Points system. The number of points awarded at a show depends entirely on the number of dogs of the same breed and sex competing that day. Australia also offers a unique and highly developed system for neutered dogs and various working/sporting disciplines. Always confirm current point schedules directly with dogsaustralia.org.au before planning your campaign.
Show Classes (The Path to Champion)
In Australia, titles are not earned in the "Baby" class, but participation in the following classes is required to collect points.
| Class 1 | Baby Puppy (3 – 6 months) – Does not earn points towards a Championship. |
| Class 2 | Minor Puppy (6 – 9 months) |
| Class 3 | Puppy (6 – 12 months) |
| Class 4 | Junior (9 – 18 months) |
| Class 5 | Intermediate (18 – 36 months) |
| Class 10 | Australian Bred (Born in Australia, 6+ months) |
| Class 11 | Open (6+ months – usually the most competitive class) |
| Class 18 | Neuter (For desexed dogs) |
Conformation Titles
The core exhibition titles
| Total Points | 100 Challenge Points |
| Age Requirement | At least 25 of the 100 points must be won after the dog is 12 months of age. |
| Judges | Points must be won under at least 4 different judges. |
| Total Points | 1,000 Challenge Points |
| Total Points | 1,000 Challenge Points |
| Major Wins | Must include 3× Best in Show (BIS) OR 10× Best in Group (BIG) awards. |
| Requirement | Equivalents of the standard CH and Grand CH titles, but earned exclusively in Class 18 (Neuter). |
Regional Titles
FCI recognized titles available in Australia
| A2O Ch | FCI Asia, Africa & Oceania Champion: Regional title. Earned by collecting 4× A2O-CAC certificates at special A2O shows under at least 3 different judges. |
Fast Track & Speed Sports
Dynamic disciplines focused on speed
| Lure Coursing | CA (Coursing Ability): Basic title for all breeds. CAA (Advanced) & CAX (Excellent): Higher levels. LC.Ch (Lure Coursing Champion): For sighthounds and breeds with instinct. |
| SprintDog™ | 100m dash. Titles awarded based on average speed and accumulated points (e.g., SD, SDX). |
| Flyball | Extremely fast team sport. Hierarchy: FD (Flyball Dog) → FDX (Excellent) → FDCh (Champion) → AFCh (Australian Flyball Champion). |
Working & Sport Titles
Hierarchy from lowest to highest
| Agility | AD (Agility Dog) → ADX (Excellent) → ADM (Master) → Ag.Ch (Agility Champion). |
| Jumping | JD (Jumping Dog) → JDX → JDM. |
| Obedience | CCD (Community Companion Dog) → CD (Companion Dog) → CDX (Excellent) → UD (Utility Dog) → UDX → O.Ch (Obedience Champion) → O.Gr.Ch (Grand Champion). |
| Rally-O | RN (Novice) → RA (Advanced) → RE (Excellent) → RAE → RM (Master) → R.O.Ch (Rally Champion). |
| Tracking | TD (Tracking Dog) → TDX (Excellent) → T.Ch (Tracking Champion) → T.Gr.Ch (Grand Champion). |
| Track & Search | TSD → TSDX → TS.Ch → TS.Gr.Ch. |
| Scent Work | SWN (Novice) → SWA (Advanced) → SWE (Excellent) → SWM (Master). |
| Trick Dog | TK.S (Starter) → TK.N (Novice) → TK.I (Intermediate) → TK.A (Advanced). |
| Herding | HT (Herding Tested) → PT (Pre-Trial) → HS (Started) → HI (Intermediate) → HX (Advanced) → H.Ch (Herding Champion). |
| Endurance | ET (Endurance Test) – 20 km run alongside a bicycle. |
Combined Titles
The hardest to achieve
| Dual Ch | A dog that is a Show Champion + Champion in another discipline (e.g., Herding or Hunting). |
| Triple Ch | A dog with three different championships (e.g., Show + Obedience + Tracking). |
Find Shows in Australia
Use the DOGMASH Dog Show Map to find online entry portals and superintendents (like ShowManager, Ozentries) for ANKC shows. Never miss a registration deadline.
Canine Organizations in Australia
National registries and breed-specific clubs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points are needed for the Australian Champion title? +
To achieve the Australian Champion (CH) title, a dog must accumulate 100 Challenge Points. At least 25 of these points must be won after the dog reaches 12 months of age, and the points must be awarded by at least 4 different judges.
What is the Supreme Champion title in Australia? +
The Supreme Champion is the highest national conformation title in Australia. It requires 1,000 points PLUS either 3x Best in Show (BIS) or 10x Best in Group (BIG) awards.
Can neutered dogs compete for championships in Australia? +
Yes! Australia has a dedicated 'Neuter' class (Class 18) and offers specific titles for desexed dogs, including Neuter Champion and Grand Neuter Champion.
What is the A2O Champion title? +
The A2O (FCI Asia, Africa & Oceania) Champion is a regional title. It is earned by collecting 4x A2O-CAC certificates at special A2O shows under at least 3 different judges.
Where can I find upcoming shows in Australia? +
The DOGMASH Dog Show Map provides a global directory of online entry portals. Shows in Australia are primarily managed through ShowManager, Ozentries, and EasyDogs.
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