Croatia / Hrvatska
Complete FCI championship guide — all HKS title tracks and conditions verified from official regulations.
Croatia's championship system is administered by the Hrvatski Kinološki Savez (HKS), the sole FCI-recognized national kennel club for Croatia. All shows must be organized under HKS patronage and held on Croatian territory for certificates to count. The system spans 7 distinct title tracks — from the foundational Junior and Adult Championships to advanced Working and Lure Coursing titles. Always confirm current conditions directly with hks.hr before applying.
Standard Championship Track
The core titles — Puppy, Junior, Adult, Grand, and Veteran
| Certificate | 3× Very Promising 1 (Vrlo perspektivan 1) in Baby or Puppy class |
| Judges | Minimum 3 different judges |
| Age | 4–9 months |
| Time Limit | None |
| Champion Class | Does not qualify dog for Champion Class. |
| Certificate | 3× JCAC (Prvak razreda mladih) |
| Judges | Minimum 2 different judges |
| Age | 9–24 months |
| Time Limit | None specified — all must be won within age limits |
| Champion Class | Does not qualify dog for Champion Class. |
| Certificate | 4× CAC at International, National, Specialty, or Club shows under HKS patronage |
| Int. Show Quota | At least 2 of 4 CAC from International (CACIB) shows |
| Judges | Minimum 3 different judges |
| Age | Dog must be over 24 months old to receive the title |
| Working Breeds | 3× CAC (at least 2 from CACIB shows) + recognized Working Trial. Min. 2 judges. Dog must be over 24 months old. |
| Champion Class | Qualifies dog to enter Champion Class at HKS shows |
| Certificate | 4× CAC in Champion Class |
| Int. Show Quota | At least 2 of 4 CAC from International (CACIB) shows |
| Judges | Minimum 3 different judges |
| Time Limit | None |
| Certificate | 3× Veteran Winner (Prvak razreda veterana) |
| Judges | Minimum 2 different judges |
| Age | Minimum 8 years (96 months) |
| Time Limit | None |
| Champion Class | Does not qualify dog for Champion Class. |
Special Titles
Working, Lure Coursing, and Absolute Champions
| Earth Dogs | 2× CACT-HR in underground work on fox + 3rd prize in natural abilities test. OR 2× CACT-HR above ground + 3rd prize underground. OR 2× CACT-HR in full working test. |
| Hounds | 2× CACT-HR in hound working tests, loud hunting on wild boar, or blood tracking. |
| Retrievers | 2× CACT-HR in retriever working tests, versatile tests, or duck retrieving with diving. |
| Spaniels | 2× CACT-HR in spaniel working tests with retrieving or versatile tests. |
| Pointing Dogs | Males: 2× CACT-HR on natural game (1 must be on partridge) OR 2× CACT-HR on natural game + Excellent/1st prize on partridge. Females: 2× CACT-HR on natural game. |
| Exceptions | 1× CACT-HR can be replaced by 2× Res. CACT-HR. In this case, all 3 certificates must be from 3 different judges. |
| Exhibition Req. | Must obtain at least "Very Good" at a CAC/CACIB show. |
| Certificate | 2× CACL-HR |
| Exhibition Req. | Must obtain at least "Very Good" from Intermediate, Open, Working, or Champion class at a National or International show in Croatia. |
| Exceptions | If the dog is already a Lure Coursing Champion of another country, only 1× CACL-HR is required. Res. CACL-HR is valid if the CACL-HR winner is already a Croatian LC Champion. |
| Requirement | Dog must hold BOTH the Croatian Beauty Champion (CH HR) AND the Croatian Working Champion (CH HR R) titles. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many CAC are needed for the Croatian Beauty Champion? +
4 CAC certificates are required for the Croatian Beauty Champion (CH HR) title. They must be awarded by at least 3 different judges, and at least 2 of the 4 CAC must come from International (CACIB) shows. The dog must be over 24 months old to receive the title.
What are the requirements for working breeds in Croatia? +
For breeds subject to a working trial, only 3 CAC certificates are required for the CH HR title. At least 2 must be from International (CACIB) shows, under at least 2 different judges. An official FCI working certificate is mandatory, and the dog must be over 24 months old.
Can I use a Reserve CAC for the Croatian Champion title? +
Yes, a Reserve CAC can be used as a regular CAC, but only if the dog that won the CAC at that specific show is already a confirmed Croatian Champion or Croatian Show Champion. A maximum of 1 Reserve CAC can be used for the title.
Does the Croatian Junior Champion title allow Champion Class entry? +
No. The Croatian Junior Champion title does not entitle the dog to be entered in the Champion Class.
What is the Croatian Grand Champion title? +
To become a Croatian Grand Champion, the dog must already be a confirmed Croatian Champion (CH HR) or Show Champion (CH HR-I). After that, it must obtain 4 CAC certificates in the Champion Class, with at least 2 from International shows, under at least 3 different judges.
Where can I find upcoming shows in Croatia? +
The DOGMASH Dog Show Map provides direct links to online entry portals for shows in Croatia and across Europe.
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