How to Earn a PACH: Preferred Agility Champion
Preferred agility runs the same courses with a lower jump height and extra time, so older dogs and dogs that prefer a little less height can keep competing. The PACH is its championship.
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What the PACH takes
- 750 PACH points from qualifying Preferred Master Standard and Jumpers With Weaves runs
- 20 Preferred Double Qs: both classes qualifying on the same day
- Every 750 points and 20 Double Qs more adds a number: PACH2 and on
Step by step
- Move up through the Preferred titles to the Preferred Master classes.
- Every qualifying Preferred Master Standard or Jumpers run earns 1 point per full second under the standard course time.
- Qualify in both on the same day for a Preferred Double Q.
- Reach 750 points and 20 Double Qs.
The titles around it
PAX - Preferred Agility Excellent
Needs 20 Preferred Double Qs (no points needed).
MACH - MACH
Needs 20 Double Qs and 750 MACH points.
MACH2 - MACH2
Needs 40 Double Qs in all and 1,500 MACH points in all.
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
Can MACH and PACH points be combined?
No. Regular and Preferred points and Double Qs count separately: MACH points toward the MACH, PACH points toward the PACH.
What is the PAX?
The Preferred Agility Excellent title: 20 Preferred Double Qs. It needs no points, so many dogs earn it on the way to the PACH.
Is Preferred agility easier?
Jumps are one height lower and dogs get extra time, but the courses and the qualifying rules are the same. It is meant to keep dogs competing comfortably.