Hungary / Magyarország
Complete FCI championship guide — all MEOESZ title tracks and conditions verified from official regulations.
Hungary's championship system is administered by the Magyar Ebtenyésztők Országos Egyesületeinek Szövetsége (MEOESZ), the sole FCI-recognized national kennel club for Hungary. All shows must be organized under MEOESZ patronage and held on Hungarian territory for certificates to count. The system spans 9 distinct title tracks — from the foundational Junior and Adult Championships to advanced Show and Working titles. Always confirm current conditions directly with kennelclub.hu before applying.
Standard Championship Track
The core titles — Puppy, Junior, Adult, Grand, and Veteran
| Certificate | 3× Very Promising 1 (Nagyon ígéretes I.) in Minor Puppy class |
| Show Type | FCI shows in Hungary |
| Judges | Minimum 2 different judges |
| Age | 3–6 months |
| Time Limit | None |
| Certificate | 3× Very Promising 1 (Nagyon ígéretes I.) in Puppy class |
| Show Type | FCI shows in Hungary |
| Judges | Minimum 2 different judges |
| Age | 6–9 months |
| Time Limit | None |
| Certificate | 3× HPJ (Junior Winner) in Junior Class |
| Int. Show Quota | At least 1× HPJ from an International (CACIB) show |
| Judges | Minimum 2 different judges |
| Age | 9–18 months |
| Time Limit | None specified — all must be won within Junior class age limits |
| Champion Class | Does not qualify dog for Champion Class. Qualifies for Champion of Champions show. |
| Certificate | 4× CAC at FCI shows in Hungary (from Intermediate, Open, or Working class) |
| Int. Show Quota | At least 1× CAC from MEOESZ Central CACIB show, AND 1× CAC from any other CACIB show |
| Judges | Minimum 3 different judges |
| Time Limit | Minimum 1 year and 1 day (366 days) between the first and last CAC |
| Working Breeds | 3× CAC (1 from MEOESZ CACIB, 1 from any CACIB) + FCI Working Certificate. Min. 2 judges. 366 days limit. |
📌 1× CAC obtained at a Club Winner show can replace a CAC obtained at a CACIB show, provided that 1× CAC is still obtained at a MEOESZ Central CACIB show.
| Certificate | 4× Champion CAC in Champion Class |
| BOB Requirement | Must win Best of Breed (HFGY) at least once |
| Judges | Minimum 3 different judges |
| Time Limit | None |
| Certificate | 3× Veteran CAC in the Veteran class |
| Int. Show Quota | At least 1× VCAC from an International (CACIB) show |
| Judges | Minimum 2 different judges |
| Age | Minimum 8 years (96 months) |
| Champion Class | Does not qualify dog for Champion Class. |
Advanced Championship Track
Show Champion — the highest exhibition tier
| Certificate | 6× CAC in Intermediate, Open, Working, or Champion class |
| Int. Show Quota | At least 3× CAC from CACIB shows (including at least 1× from MEOESZ Central CACIB show) |
| Judges | Minimum 3 different judges |
| Time Limit | Minimum 1 year and 1 day (366 days) between the first and last CAC |
Special Titles
Working, Agility, Obedience, and Herding Champions
| Groups 7-8 | 3× CACT (or 2× CACT + 2× Res. CACT) at water-field or all-around hunting competitions. Plus at least "Very Good" at a CAC/CACIB show. |
| Group 6 (Hounds) | 3× CACT (or 2× CACT + 2× Res. CACT) at wild boar or blood tracking competitions. Min. 2nd prize working exam. Plus at least "Very Good" at a CAC/CACIB show. |
| Field Trial (Gr 7-8) | 3× CACT (or 2× CACT + 2× Res. CACT) at field trials (Retrievers: 2× CACT). Plus at least "Very Good" at a CAC/CACIB show. |
| Earth Dogs (Gr 3, 4) | Various combinations of CACT at national/international underground and above-ground exams. Plus at least "Very Good" at a CAC/CACIB show. 1 year between first and last result. |
| Agility (HACH) | 3× CACAG (or 2× CACAG + 2× Res. CACAG) from min. 2 judges. Plus at least "Very Good" at a CAC/CACIB show. |
| Obedience (HOCH) | 3× CACOB (or 2× CACOB + 2× Res. CACOB) from min. 2 judges. Plus at least "Very Good" at a CAC/CACIB show. |
| Herding (HHCH) | 3× CACTR (or 2× CACTR + 2× Res. CACTR) from min. 2 judges. Plus at least "Very Good" at a CAC/CACIB show. |
| Age | Minimum 15 months for all sport titles. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many CAC are needed for the Hungarian Beauty Champion? +
4 CAC certificates are required for non-working breeds. They must be awarded by at least 3 different judges, and there must be a minimum of 1 year and 1 day (366 days) between the first and last CAC. At least one CAC must be from a MEOESZ Central CACIB show, and another from any other CACIB show.
What are the requirements for working breeds in Hungary? +
For breeds subject to a working trial, only 3 CAC certificates are required for the HCH title. They must be awarded by at least 2 different judges, with 366 days between the first and last CAC. At least one CAC must be from a MEOESZ Central CACIB show, and another from any other CACIB show. An official FCI working certificate is mandatory.
Can foreign-owned dogs use CACs from the Champion Class? +
Yes, for foreign-owned dogs, a Champion CAC obtained in the Champion Class can be considered when applying for the Hungarian Champion (HCH) title.
Does the Hungarian Junior Champion title allow Champion Class entry? +
No. The Hungarian Junior Champion (HJCH) title does not entitle the dog to be entered in the Champion Class. However, it does qualify the dog to be entered in the Champion of Champions show.
What is the Hungarian Show Champion (HSCH) title? +
The Hungarian Show Champion (HSCH) requires 6 CAC certificates from at least 3 different judges. At least 3 must be from CACIB shows (including one from a MEOESZ Central CACIB show). There must be 366 days between the first and last CAC. Titles used for the HCH can also be used for the HSCH.
Where can I find upcoming shows in Hungary? +
The official entry system for Hungary is nevezes.dogshow.hu. The DOGMASH Dog Show Map provides direct links to online entry portals for shows in Hungary and across Europe.
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