Versatility Certificate Rules

Conformation (6 points maximum from category)

• 1 point: CKC minor points or equivalent difficulty in a specific organization
• 2 points: AKC minor points or equivalent difficulty in a specific organization
• 3 points: International KC or other International Kennel Club, JKC or major points in AKC/CKC
• 4 points: Conformation Championship in CKC*, UKC *
• 5 points: Conformation Championship in AKC*, CKC GCH*, CKC CH from BBE*, UKC GRCH*
• 6 points: AKC GCH*, AKC Championship from AOH* or BBE*

Obedience (6 points maximum from category)

Comparable Obedience titles for AKC (both Regular and Preferred), CKC, UKC, CKC, ASCA, CDSP or other accredited organizations will be accepted with documentation. Please read Further Exhibition for rules regarding titles from more than one sponsoring organization

• .5 point: UKC PN
• 1 point: AKC BN (AKC, UKC), CKC PCD, CDSP SN, AKC BNV
• 2 points: CD (AKC, CKC, UKC) CDSP CD-C, CDV
• 2.5 points: AKC GN, UKC ACD, CKC CDI
• 3 points: CDX (AKC, CKC, UKC) CDSP CDX-C
• 3.5 points: AKC GO, UKC ACDX
• 4 points: UD (AKC UKC), CKC OTCH*, CDSP UD-C
• 4.5 points: AKC VER, CDSP UDX-C, CDSP OTCH-C*
• 5 points: AKC UDX, AKC OM, CKC OTChX*, CKC MOTCH*, UKC UOCH*
• 6 points: AKC OTCH* POC*, CKC GMOTCh*

Tracking (6 points maximum from category)

• 1 point: Tracking certification, IPO TR1
• 2 points: AKC TD, CKC TD, ASCA TD, AKC TDU, IPO TR2
• 3 points: CKC UTD, ASCA TDU
• 4 points:  AKC TDX, CKC TDX, ASCA TDX, CKC UTDX, IPO FH1&2
• 4.5 points:  AKC VST
• 5 points:  CKC TCh*, AKC CT*
• 6 points:  CKC MTCh*, ASCA MT*

Rally (6 points maximum from category)

Comparable Rally titles from AKC (Regular, Preferred, and Virtual), CKC, UKC, WCRL, C-Wags, CARO  or other accredited organizations will be accepted with documentation.  Points will be awarded for the highest level achieved in the category.   Please read Further Exhibition for rules regarding titles from more than one sponsoring organization.

• 1 Point: RN, URO1
• 1.5 Points: RI
• 2 Points: RA, URO2
• 3 Points: RE, URO3
• 4 Points: RAE, UROC*, ARCH*, CKC RM
• 5 Points: URX, ARCHX*, AKC RM, CKC RCH*
• 6 Points: UROG*, URMC*, ARCHEX*, ARCHMX*, RACH*, CKC RGCH*

Agility (6 points maximum from category)

Points earned in different agility organizations are not added together; points are given only for the highest level(s) achieved in any organization. One additional point may be added for achieving the same level in a second organization. Below are the points given for AKC titles. Points may be given for equivalent titles from any Agility organization. An additional point will be given for FAST titles that are equivalent to the highest Standard or Jumpers title currently held. FAST titles in the absence of other AKC titles will be given points equal to the equivalent Standard or Jumpers titles.

• .5 point: ACT2
• 1 point: NA, NAJ, NAP or NJP
• 2 points: OA, OAJ, OAP or OJP; or both NA (or NAP) and NAJ (or NJP)
• 3 points: AX, AXJ, AXP, or AJP; or both OA (or OAP) and OAJ (or OJP)
• 4 points: MX, MXJ, MXP, or MJP; or both AX (or AXP) and AXJ (or AJP)
• 5 points: both MX and MXJ, or PAX, TQX, TQXP
• 6 points: MACH*, PACH*

Hunt/Field (6 points maximum from category)

Comparable titles for AKC, CKC, UKC or other accredited organizations will be accepted with documentation.  Points: will be awarded for the highest level achieved in the category. Points: earned in different organizations are not added together.  Please read Further Exhibition for rules regarding titles from more than one sponsoring organization.

Hunt Test:

• 1 point: Breed WC, CKC WC, NAHRA SR pass, UKC SHR pass
• 2 points: Breed WCX, CKC WCI, NAHRA SR title, UKC SHR, JH, CKC JH
• 3 points: CKC WCX
• 4 points: SH, CKC SH, UKC HR, NAHRA WR
• 5 points: MH*, CKC MH*, UKC HRCH*, NAHRA MHR*
• 6 points: Master National AKCQ, CKC GMH*, UKC GRHRCH*, NAHRA GMHR*

Field Trial: CKC (or equivalent in anticipation of AKC approving Poodles to run in Field Trials):

• 2 points: Derby placement or Certificate of Merit
• 3 points: Qualifying stake placement or Certificate of Merit
• 4 points: All Age stake placement
• 5 points: 5 Championship points:, QFTR, JFTR
• 6 points: FTCh*, AFTCh*, NFTCh*, NAFTCh*

Upland:

• .5 point:   PCA UIC
• 1 point:    PCA UWC, UGA UG
• 2 Points: PCA UWCX, UGA UGA
• 3 Points: HRC UH*

Spaniel Tests:

• 1 point:   JHU
• 2 points: JHA
• 3 points: SH
• 4 points: SHA
• 5 points: MHU*
• 6 points: MHA*

Working Poodle (6 points maximum from category)

[Service/Therapy/Schutzhund]

(Points: are not added between areas, but one extra point may be given for achievement in a second area). Certificates or other written validation are required for all points:.  Visual proof (such as video or photos) of self-trained dogs working in a service capacity must be included with the application.

1. Service
   • 1 point: Providing a Doctor’s note only, stating that the dog is needed as a service dog, for validation
   • 2 points: Training/certification by a recognized agency as a service dog
   • 1 point: Each additional year of service (for a total of 6 points: in the category)
2. Search and Rescue
   • 4 points: Certification in a specific discipline by a recognized agency as a Search and Rescue Dog
   • 5 points: Certifications in an organization that requires multiple disciplines in SAR, such as the North American Police Working Dog Association
   • 2 points: Recertification
3. Therapy Dogs In order to qualify for continuing service each year of work as a Certified Therapy Dog must be in a formally constituted institution with more than 20 visits per year, not less than one hour each.
   • 1 point: AKC THDN, Passing a certifying therapy dog test such as Delta Society Pet Partners, Therapy Dogs, Inc., Therapy Dogs International
   • 2 points: AKC THD or one year of continuing service
   • 3 points: AKC THA or two years of continuing service
   • 4 points: three years of continuing service
   • 5 points: AKC THDX or four years of continuing service
   • 6 points: AKC THDD, or five or more years of continuing service
4. Schutzhund
   • 3 points: Schutzhund I
   • 4 points: Schutzhund II
   • 5 points: Schutzhund III

Barn Hunt/NASDA (6 points maximum from category)

• .5 point: RATI, TPAT, UPAT or SPAT
• 1 point: RATN, TL-1, TB-1 or UL-1
• 2 points: RATO, TL-2, TB-2 or UL-2
• 2.5 points: SD-1
• 3 points: RATS, SD-2
• 4 points: RATM, TL-3, TB-3 or UL-3
• 5 points: RATCH*, RATCHX*, MTLCH*, MTBCH*, UTLCH* or SD-3

Nose Work (6 points maximum from category)

Points earned in different organizations are not added together.  Points are given only for the highest level(s) achieved in any organization. Comparable titles from other accredited organizations with supporting documentation will be accepted.

• .5 point:
  • NACSW any 2 Level 1 (L1) element specialty titles (EST)
  • AKC any 2 Novice Element titles, SHDN
  • UKC any 2 Novice Individual Element titles, NHD
  • CKC SDIN

• 1 point:
  • NACSW NW1 or all 4 L1 ESTs
  • AKC any 2 Advanced Element titles, SWN, SHDA
  • UKC any 2 Advanced Individual Element titles, NN, AHD
  • SDDA SD-S
  • CKC SDN
  • NASDA LI-I OR LIO-I

• 1.5 points:
  • NACSW NW1 + any 2 ESTs
  • AKC any 2 Excellent Element titles, SWA, SHDE
  • UKC any 2 superior Individual Element titles, AN, EHD

• 2 points:
  • NACSW NW2 or all 4 L2 ESTs
  • AKC any 2 Master Element titles, SWE, any Novice Elite Element title
  • UKC any 2 Master Individual element titles, SN, SHDM,
  • SDDA, SD-A
  • CKC SDO
  • NASDA LI-II or LIO-II

• 2.5 points:
  • NACSW NW2 + any 2 L3 ESTs or any 2 NW3 element titles
  • AKC SWM, any Advanced Elite Element title
  • UKC Any 2 Elite Individual Element titles, MN

• 3 points:
  • NACSW NW3 or all 4 L3 ESTs
  • AKC any Excellent Elite Element title
  • UKC EN
  • SDDA SD-E
  • CKC SDE
  • NASDA LIO-III

• 3.5 points:
  • AKC any Master Elite Element title

• 4 points:
  • NACSW NW3-elite
  • AKC SWNE
  • SDDA SD-EL
  • CKC SDM
  • NASDA LI-III, MLIOCH*

• 4.5 points:
  • NACSW ELT-1
  • AKC SWAE

• 5 points:
  • NACSW ELT-2
  • AKC SW
  • SDDA SDCH*

• 5.5 points:
  • NACSW ELT-3
  • AKC SWME*

• 6 points:
  • NACSW ELT-CH* OR SMT*
  • AKC SWD*
  • SDDA SDMACH*
  • NASDA MLICH*

Temperament (6 points maximum from category)

The maximum number of points in this category is 6, allowing for points earned plus a similar title in another recognized organization (max 1) and a further point solely at the discretion of the committee.

• .5 point: AKC STAR Puppy, Virtual Home Manners
• 1 point: AKC CGC, CKC CGN, UKC SPOT
• 1.5 points: AKC CGC and CGCA or CGCU, UKC SPOT-ON
• 2 points: AKC CGC and both CGCA and CGCU or FDC
• 2.5 points: AKC CGC and FDC and either CGCA or CGCU
• 3 points: ATTS TT. AKC CGC and FDC and CGCA and CGCU

Flyball/Scent Hurdle Racing (6 points maximum from category)

Points are given only for the highest level(s) achieved in any organization.  Comparable titles from other accredited organizations with supporting documentation will be accepted.  Please read Further Exhibition for rules regarding titles from more than one sponsoring organization (i.e., NAFA FM plus comparable U-FLI title would be 4.5 + 1 for further exhibition = 5.5)

• 1 point:  NAFA FD
• 1.5 points: CSHRA/CKC SHD
• 2 points:  NAFA FDX, CSHRA/CKC SHDX
• 2.5 points:  CSHRA/CKC SHDCh
• 3 points: NAFA FDCH*, CSHRA/CKC SHDM*
• 3.5 points:  NAFA FDCH-S*, CSHRA/CKC SHDMX*
• 4 points:  NAFA FDCH-G*, CSHRA/CKC SHDMCh*
• 4.5 points: NAFA FM*, FMX*, FMCH*
• 5 points:  NAFA ONYX*, FGDCH*
• 6 points:  NAFA HOBBES AWARD*

Herding (6 points maximum from category)

One extra point will be awarded when a dog has earned two or more titles at the same level in the same organization (example: HDTII & HRD II).  Likewise, if the same title is earned in the same organization on different stock, an extra point will be awarded (example: HS-s & HS-d). Please read Further Exhibition for rules regarding titles from more than one sponsoring organization.

• 1 point:  HIT, HIC, AHBA HCT first leg
• 1.5 points:  AHBA HCT, HT first leg, CKC HNT
• 2 points:  AHBA JHD, CKC HT
• 3 points:  AHBA Level I (HDT 1, HRD 1), CKC Started (HS, SDS, HTS)
• 4 points:  AHBA Level II (HDT II, HRD II) CKC Intermediate (HI, SDI, HTI)
• 5 points:  ABHA Level III (HDT III, HRD III) CKC Advanced (HA, SDA, HTA)
• 5.5 points:  CKC HX
• 6 points:  ABHA or CKC Herding Championship*

Trick Dog (6 points maximum from category)

Points will be awarded for the highest level achieved in AKC or DMWYD The maximum number of points in this category is 6, allowing for points earned plus a similar title in another recognized organization (max 1) and a further point solely at the discretion of the committee.   Please read Further Exhibition for rules regarding titles from more than one sponsoring organization.

• 1 point:  TKN, NTD, AtoZ, 20:1
• 2 points:  TKI, ITD
• 3 points:  TKA, ATD
• 4 points:  TKP, ETD
• 5 points:  TKEP*, TDCH*

Coursing (6 points maximum from category)

Comparable titles for AKC, CKC, UKC or other accredited organizations will be accepted with documentation.  Points will be awarded for the highest level achieved in the category. Points earned in different organizations are not added together.  Please read Further Exhibition for rules regarding titles from more than one sponsoring organization.

FastCat/Precision Coursing/Sprinter:

• .5 point: UKC RACEN
• 1 point: AKC BCAT, UKC RACEA, CKC NS
• 1.5 points: AKC DCAT, UKC RACES, CKC S
• 2 points: UKC RACEM, CKC AS
• 3 points: AKC FCAT, CKC SX, UKC RACEE

Coursing:

• 1 point: AKC CA, UKC CA, CKC CA
• 2 points: AKC CAA, UKC CAX, CKC CAX
• 3 points: AKC CAX, UKC CAS

Miscellaneous (6 points maximum from category)

Carting / Drafting / Dock Diving / Canine Freestyle / Rally FrEe /Flat or Drag Racing/ Treibball / Weight Pull / Fenzi TEAM (Obedience and/or Nosework)

Organizations who sponsor these events offer multiple levels of competence. Level 1 would be 1 point, level 2 would be 2 points, level 3 would be 3 points, level 4 would be 4 points. An extra point would be awarded for a championship level when and if that is developed. Points MAY be added between areas but there is a maximum of 6 points available in the Miscellaneous Category.   By starting these venues in a miscellaneous category, VIP will be able to evaluate the popularity of the events. Should they develop a large following and evolve into a venue with enough levels to earn the maximum 6 points, there would be an option to move that venue into its own category.

Health Testing (6 points maximum)

In addition, Health and Special Recognition points may be awarded. In line with the furtherance of the goals and aims of Versatility In Poodles, Inc., we emphasize that the Versatile Poodle is also a healthy Poodle and therefore non‐performance health testing is included in the point system. Qualification is determined by submission of documentation to support appropriate awarding of points, as detailed in the Point Values below.

• 1 point for 1 test
• 2 points for 2 tests
• 3 points for 3 tests
• 4 points for 4 tests
• 5 points for 5 tests
• 1 additional point for reporting at least 3 tests to a public registry or having a CHIC number. The Eye Exam does not have to be current for this additional point. For the OFA Eye Exam to count as a test, it must be current.
• 1 point for spay/neuter if indicated by test results of possibly inherited conditions listed above.
• 1 point if the Poodle is a sire or a dam who has a CHIC or equivalent at the time of the whelping of a litter (ma. 1 point).
• 1 point if the Poodle is from a sire or a dam who has a CHIC or equivalent at the time the Poodle was whelped. (max 1 point).