How important is an AKC or CKC Championship title?
The Championship title tells us several things. First, that the dog does not deviate greatly from the Breed Standard. Second, that it was deemed the best of the competition that day by more than one judge and third, that it had the type of temperament that allowed it to be exhibited in close proximity to other dogs and to submit to examination by a stranger. Lastly, it tells us that the owner of the dog cared enough to spend some time and money proving their dog’s quality prior to breeding. It is important for breeders to seek the evaluation of their dogs by outside parties. Failure to do so can lead to Kennel Blindness. It is also important for the breeder to personally attend large specialty shows so that the breeder can evaluate for themselves how their dogs compare to the best of what other breeders have produced. While it is true that poor quality dogs can finish their Championships with the right handler, in general, it is a quality dog that wins on any given day. However, it is
