How to Earn a RACH: AKC Rally Champion
The Rally Championship rewards high scores across the three top rally classes. Once your dog has its Rally Excellent (RE) title, every score of 91 or better in Advanced B, Excellent B or Master earns points.
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What the RACH takes
- 300 RACH points, at least 150 of them from the Master class
- 20 triple qualifying scores: a Q in Advanced B, Excellent B and Master at the same trial
- RACH2 at 600 points and 40 triple Qs, RACH3 at 900 and 60, and on
Step by step
- Earn the Rally Excellent (RE) title.
- Enter Advanced B, Excellent B and Master. Scores of 91 to 94 earn 5 points, 95 or 96 earn 6, then 7, 8, 9 and 10 for 97 to 100.
- Qualify in all three at one trial for a triple Q.
- Reach 300 points, 150 from Master, and 20 triple Qs.
The titles around it
RE - Rally Excellent
Needs 3 qualifying scores.
RM - Rally Master
Needs 10 qualifying scores.
RAE - Rally Advanced Excellent
Needs 10 double Qs (Advanced B and Excellent B at the same trial).
RACH - Rally Champion (this page)
Needs 20 triple Qs (Advanced B, Excellent B and Master at the same trial) and 300 RACH points.
RACH2 - Rally Champion 2
Needs 40 triple Qs in all (RACH3 at 60 and 900 points) and 600 RACH 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
How many RACH points is a perfect score?
10. A 99 earns 9, a 98 earns 8, a 97 earns 7, 95 or 96 earn 6 and 91 to 94 earn 5. Scores of 90 or less qualify (70+) but earn no RACH points.
What is a rally triple Q?
Qualifying in Advanced B, Excellent B and Master at the same trial. Two trials on one day count separately.
Do I need the RM or RAE for a RACH?
No. The RE title is what opens RACH points; the RM and RAE are separate titles many dogs earn along the way.