
ANATOMY OF A DOG'S NAME:
Example: WTCH/HTCH Glenrose Hope HTD III-sg, HRD III-s, TC
HERDING TRIALING PROGRAMS:
TITLES YOUR DOG CAN EARN - LISTED BY TRIALING PROGRAM:
| TITLE | AWARDED BY | DESCRIPTION | PIN* |
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| HT | AKC | Herding Tested | ![]() |
| PT | AKC | Pre-Trial Tested | ![]() |
| HS | AKC | Herding Started - title is followed by a course designator of either A, B or C and a lower case initial indicating the class livestock. Ex: HSAs | ![]() |
| HI | AKC | Herding Intermediate - title is followed by a course designator of either A, B or C and a lower case initial indicating the class livestock. Ex: HIAs | ![]() |
| HX | AKC | Herding Excellent - title is followed by a course designator of either A, B or C and a lower case initial indicating the class livestock. Ex: HXAs | ![]() |
| HC | AKC | Herding Champion | ![]() |
| HCT | AHBA | Herding Capability Tested - a pass/non-pass test that requires two passing runs under different judges | ![]() |
| JHD | AHBA | Junior Herding Dog Test - a pass/non-pass test that requires two passing runs under different judges | ![]() |
| HTD I - III | AHBA | Herding Trial Dog - Levels I, II, and III titles may be earned on sheep, goats, ducks, geese, or cattle, with a small initial after the title indicating the type of stock on which the title was earned. | ![]() |
| HRD I - III | AHBA | Herding Ranch Dog - Levels I, II, and III titles may be earned on sheep, goats, geese, or cattle, with a small initial after the title indicating the type of stock on which the title was earned. | ![]() |
| HTCH | AHBA | Herding Trial Champion - earned by obtaining 10 additional qualifying scores of 80 or above in the advanced classes, after the completion of an HTD III or HRD III title. | ![]() |
| STD | ASCA | Started Trial Dog - Starting Level -Small letters c, s, or d indicate cattle, sheep or ducks | ![]() |
| OTD | ASCA | Open Trial Dog - Intermediate Level - Small letters c, s, or d indicate cattle, sheep or ducks | ![]() |
| ATD | ASCA | Advanced Trial Dog - Advanced Level - Small letters c, s, or d indicate cattle, sheep or ducks | ![]() |
| WTCH |
ASCA | Working Trial Champion - Dogs earning an ATD in all three livestock classes earns the title Working Trial Champion |
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CS
CI
CX |
American Rottweiler Club | Carting Started - a one-time passing, scored test where dog
is tested on it's onleash dogcarting skills through an obstacle course.
Carting Intermediate - a one-time passing, scored test where dog is tested on it's offleash dogcarting skills through an obstacle course. Carting Excellent - a one-time passing, scored test where the dog is tested on it's driving skills in dogcarting where the handler rides in the cart and drives the dog from behind. |
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If you are interested in carting in the San Diego area please email us at info@glenrosefarms.com and include "For Paula" in the subject line |
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| TC | German Shepherd Dog Club of America | Temperament Certified | no pin available |
| NONE | USBCHA | Does not offer a title program, however events are more likely to offer cash as prizes for placement. | |