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The AKC's First Quintuple
Champion!
Photo by Christina W. Freitag
CH FCH AFCH OTCH MACH UDX5 MH HOF
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American Kennel Club Title Abbreviations |
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QC - Quintuple Champion (CH,
FCH, AFCH, OTCH, & MACH) |
| TC - Triple
Champion (CH, FCH, OTCH) |
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CH - Show Champion |
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FCH - Field Champion |
| AFCH - Amateur Field Champion |
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OTCH- Obedience Trial Champion |
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MACH- Master Agility Champion |
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UDX - Utility Dog Excellent
(Obedience) X 5 |
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MH - Master Hunter
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HOF - VCA Hall of Fame
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AKC
News
MULTI-TALENTED DOG MAKES HISTORY
History was made in the dog world this month according to
American Kennel Club records. TC AFC MACH Legacy's
DeChartay UDX MH, a nine-year-old female Vizsla, is the
first dog to earn five AKC championship titles in the
organizations' 116-year existence.
Jack Sharkey of Alexandria, VA owns the extraordinary
Chartay. Her quintuple crown highlights the Hungarian
Vizsla's natural versatility and Sharkey's dedication to
training her.
Chartay became an AKC Conformation Champion (CH) in 1993;
acquired her Field Champion (FC) title and Amateur Field
Champion (AFC) titles in April, 95 and November, 95;
competed in obedience to earn the Obedience Trial Champion
(OTCH) in 1997; and earned the Master Agility Champion
(MACH) title in June, 2000.
"Chartay is a very special dog that has used her
breed's natural instincts and her love of competition to
work with her owner Jack Sharkey, in achieving this
remarkable feat," said Al Cheauré, AKC President and
CEO. "They will have a permanent place in the record
books of AKC history."
Sharkey is proud of his unique dog. He says he is
fascinated by dogs performing what they are bred to do,
and urges dog owners to consider the wide variety of AKC
events as an opportunity to enjoy the competitive spirit.
The American Kennel Club, one of the oldest sports
governing organizations in the world, is a not-for-profit
organization devoted to the advancement and welfare of the
purebred dog. |
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