The American Beauceron Club Versatility Bronze, Silver and Gold titles are designed to spotlight the dog-handler teams who work with one another in a variety of events. Eligible dogs must be owned or co-owned by current Club members.
Titles are awarded in recognition of the accomplishments of the dog/handler in a range of activities: Conformation, Obedience, Schutzhund, Agility, Herding, and other activities in which certification or titles are earned. All titles must be earned or awarded by nationally recognized organizations.
When submitting your Application for a Versatility Award, attach copies of the relevant certification document. These will be retained in ABC’s files and will not be returned. Please do not send original documents. Documents should be sent to the Breed Certification Chair.
Versatility Award Requirements
Versatility Bronze (VB)
1. A minimum of 10 versatility points.
2. One novice level title from category (B-I).
B-I are: (B) Obedience – CD, (C) Tracking – TD, (D) Schutzhund – SchH I,
(E) Agility – NA or NAJ, (F) Herding HS, (G) Strength (H) Service (I) Fun.
3. 1 point from Category K: Health.
4. A maximum of 2 points from Category J: Temperament.
Versatility Silver (VS)
1. A minimum of 15 versatility points must be earned to include the Versatility Bronze (VB) Award
2. One title from the intermediate level from category (B-I).
Intermediate level (B) Obedience – CDX, (C) Tracking – TDX or VST,
(D) Schutzhund – SchH II, (E) Agility – OA or OAJ, (F) Herding HI,
(G) Strength (H) Service (I) Fun.
Versatility Gold (VG)
1. A minimum of 20 versatility points must be earned to include .
A Versatility Silver (VS) Award
2. One advanced level from category (B-I).
Advanced level titles are: (B) Obedience – UD, (C) Tracking – TDX or VST,
(D) Schutzhund – SchH III, (E) Agility – AX or AXJ, (F) Herding HX,
(G) Strength (H) Service (I) Fun.
Versatility Award Point Schedule
Points in all categories are cumulative.
Example: the UD degree entitles the dog to a total of 9 points:
+ CD 2
+ CDX 3
+ UD 4
9
Points must be earned in at least three (3) categories selected from Categories A – I.
- Full points are not awarded for additional titles at the same level. These are, instead, awarded 1 additional point. (Versatility is showing the dog has mastered many areas)
- So, if the dog has attained an AKC CH and then a UKC CH the dog would have 4 points for the AKC CH and an additional 1 point for the UKC CH title.
Points are also cumulative from one award level to the next: the 10 points earned for the Bronze will be counted when assessing the qualification for the Silver Award.
Versatility Award Point Schedule
| 6pts | 5pts | 4pts | 3pts | 2pts | 1pt | |
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| Category A AKC, UKC, ARBA, International & French Conformation | AKC Champion | UKC, ARBA, or International Champion Recommande (Cotation 4) | Excellent Rating | AKC Grand Champion (any level) Tres Bon Rating |
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| Category B AKC, UKC, ASCA International Obedience | OTCH | UD/UDX | CDX | CD | DVG / USA Obedience 1, 2, or 3 | |
| Category C AKC Tracking | CT | VST FH2 | TDX FH1 | TD DVG / USA Tracking 1, 2, or 3 | ||
| Category D Schutzhund Ring | SchH III Ring III IPO III | SchH II Ring II IPO II | SchH I Ring I IPO I | Brevet Ring | WH | |
| Category E AKC, UKC, NADAC, USDAA Agility | MACH | MX/MXU AX/AXU AGIII | OA/OAJ AGCH | NA/NAJ AGII | AGI | |
| Category F AKC, AHBA Herding | HCH | HX | HI | HS HGH | PT JHD | HT |
| Category G Strength | AD (USA/DVG Endurance Title) Carting Certification Draft Dog Certification Weight Pulling Title Sled/Skijoring: -Participated in Event or Race |
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| Category H Service Dogs | Search-Rescue Dog Certification Service Dog (min 100 hrs service) | Registered Therapy Dog (min 20 hrs service) | ||||
| Category I Fun Sports | Canine Scent Work Dock Diving Flyball Freestyle Frisbee Lure Coursing Rally |
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| Category J Temperament | ATTS TT | AKC CGC BH French CSAU French TT |
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| Category K Bonus | OFA Excellent | OFA Good | OFA Fair Elbows Passed CERF Passed Heart Passed Spay/Neuter |
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