How a Dog Earns the AKC Grand Champion (GCH) Title
After the championship, dogs compete as specials for the Grand Championship. Points come from Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex and Select Dog or Select Bitch, counting every dog defeated.
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What the GCH takes
- 25 grand championship points
- 3 majors under 3 different judges
- Defeating at least one champion at 3 of the shows
- Then Bronze at 100 points, Silver at 200, Gold at 400 and Platinum at 800
Step by step
- Finish the AKC championship (CH).
- Show in Best of Breed competition.
- Win Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex or Select Dog or Bitch for points.
- Collect 25 points with the majors and the champion wins.
The titles around it
CH - Champion
15 championship points including 2 majors (wins of 3, 4 or 5 points) under 2 different judges, with some of the other points under a third judge.
GCH - Grand Champion (this page)
25 grand championship points with 3 majors under 3 different judges, and defeating at least one champion at 3 shows.
GCHB - Grand Champion Bronze
100 grand championship points. Silver (GCHS) is 200, Gold (GCHG) 400 and Platinum (GCHP) 800; every 800 more adds a number (GCHP2).
Requirements from the current AKC regulations. AKC records a title once it processes the results; check your dog's AKC record. Every AKC title, A to Z.
Common questions
How are grand championship points counted?
By the dogs defeated, using the same breed schedule as championship points, up to 5 at a show.
What are GCHB, GCHS, GCHG and GCHP?
Grand Champion Bronze at 100 points, Silver at 200, Gold at 400 and Platinum at 800. Every 800 more adds a number: GCHP2.
Does Select Dog earn points?
Yes. Select Dog and Select Bitch earn grand championship points, counting the dogs they defeated.