Versatility Achiever Title

Versatility Achiever Application (click here)

The CKCSC, USA would like to recognize Cavaliers who have titles from multiple events. These Cavaliers demonstrate the versatility in the breed to learn and exhibit multiple skills. Regardless if your Cavalier is predominantly a performance dog or conformation dog, there are various activities to demonstrate their multiple skills.

If you have a Cavalier who has achieved titles in multiple events, you may apply for a Versatility Achiever Title by filling out this online application form (link above) and sending it to the CKCSC, USA performance chair.

The chart below outlines the system designed to grant points for achievement levels. Eligibility for each title level must include points from a minimum of three different activities. The higher the achievement level, the greater amount of points earned. The titles available and the number of points required are listed in the charts below. The highest title earned in each event must be used toward the total point value.

Title	Suffix	Requirements
Versatility Achiever	VA	Dogs must earn 6 total points from a minimum of three events. One title must be worth at least 2 points.
Versatility Achiever Excellent	VAX	Dogs must earn 10 points from a minimum of three events. One title must be worth at least 5 points.
Versatility Achiever Master	VAM	Dogs must earn 20 points from a minimum of three events. One title must be worth at least 8 points.
Versatility Achiever Champion	VACH (prefix)	Dogs must earn 30 points from a minimum of three events. One title must be worth 10 points.

Point Value	Conformation	Obedience	Rally	Trick Dog	Therapy	Agility	Scent Work
1	1 Class Point			TKN	TC		Novice
2	2 Class Points	BN	RN	TKI	TCX		Novice Elite
3	5 Class Points	CD or PCD	RI	TKA	MTC	Novice	Advanced
4	10 Class Points	GN	RA	TKP	MTCX		Advanced Elite
5	Any Warrant Title	CDX or PCDX	RE			Open	Excellent
6		GO	RAE				Excellent Elite
7			RM			Excellent
8	One Major	UD or PUD				Master	Master
9		UDX					Master Elite
10	Championship		RACH			MACH

For example, to earn a Versatility Achiever (VA) award, a dog has to earn a total of 6 Points accumulated from a minimum of 3 different activities with 1 of those events having a 2 point value:

2 points earned by 2 Class points in Conformation

1 point earned by Trick Dog Novice (TKN)

3 points earned by Master Therapy Companion (MTC)

As the level of the award increases the number of points increase accordingly. A minimum of three activities must be used in combination as long as the required point value is achieved.