How to Earn a MACH: Master Agility Champion
The MACH is AKC agility's championship. It rewards a dog that is both clean and fast in the two Master classes, Standard and Jumpers With Weaves, over many trials.
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What the MACH takes
- 750 MACH points from qualifying runs in Master Standard and Master Jumpers With Weaves
- 20 Double Qs: a qualifying run in both classes on the same day
- Every 750 points and 20 Double Qs more adds a number: MACH2, MACH3 and on
Step by step
- Earn your way into the Master classes (AX and AXJ, then MX and MXJ along the way).
- On every qualifying Master Standard or Jumpers run, you earn 1 MACH point for each full second under the standard course time.
- Qualify in both classes on the same day for a Double Q.
- Keep going until you have 750 points and 20 Double Qs. AKC records the title once it processes the runs.
The titles around it
MX - Master Agility Excellent
Needs 10 qualifying scores.
MXJ - Master Excellent Jumpers
Needs 10 qualifying scores.
MACH - MACH (this page)
Needs 20 Double Qs and 750 MACH points.
MACH2 - MACH2
Needs 40 Double Qs in all and 1,500 MACH points in all.
PAX - Preferred Agility Excellent
Needs 20 Preferred Double Qs (no points needed).
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 MACH points earned?
One point for every full second a qualifying Master Standard or Master Jumpers With Weaves run is under the standard course time. A qualifying run that is 7.9 seconds under earns 7 points. NQ runs earn nothing.
What is a Double Q?
A qualifying run in both Master Standard and Master Jumpers With Weaves on the same day. A MACH needs 20 of them, on top of the 750 points.
What is the difference between a MACH and a PACH?
The PACH is the Preferred Agility Champion, earned in the Preferred classes with lower jump heights and more time. It also takes 750 points and 20 Double Qs, from Preferred Master Standard and Jumpers.