Each year, CKC releases the official Top Dog results to celebrate the achievements of Canadian competitors and their dogs in CKC-recognized events. Featuring an award system that was established in 1963, Top Dog status is now one of the highest recognitions in the Canadian dog fancy.
How is Top Dog status earned? There is no single contest or competition to become a Top Dog. Dog-and-handler teams earn Top Dog points automatically by successfully competing in CKC events throughout the year. Competitors of all ages and levels can compete in CKC events and earn Top Dog points. With rankings released by breed, group and all breeds, the Top Dog results highlight both Canada’s top performing dogs and ones to watch.
With each new year comes new opportunities. Whether it’s earning your first agility title or setting your sights on #1, there is a goal to suit every competitor’s passion. Discover the joy of the canine-human bond, as one of our top handlers put it, “I have never found such an interesting challenge as in training dogs. Competition success is just a by-product of our joyful canine relationships.”
Click on each section below to view the Official CKC Top Dog Results and enjoy learning about our Top 10 dogs as much as they enjoyed their journey!
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our Top Dogs. If there are any discrepancies or corrections, please review your records against the CKC’s published results and send the show information in question to information@ckc.ca.
The Top Show Dogs system awards one point for every dog defeated from Best of Breed competition to Best in Show. Top Dogs are ranked according to the Top 5 in each breed, the Top 10 in each group, and the Top 10 all breeds.
The Top Obedience Dogs system awards points based on a dog’s score each time it qualifies in Open or Utility. Top Dogs are ranked within the Top 5 in each breed, the Top 10 in each group and the Top 10 all breeds.
The Top Rally Dogs system awards points based on a dog’s score each time it qualifies in Advanced, Excellent or Master. Top Dogs are ranked within the Top 5 in each breed, the Top 10 in each group and the Top 10 all breeds.
The Top Agility Dogs point system awards points to all Qualifying Scores earned in Standard and Jumpers with Weaves classes. Top Dogs are ranked within the Top 5 in each breed, the Top 10 in each group and the Top 10 all breeds.
The Top Field Dogs are arranged by the Top Dogs in each field event. The Top Lure Coursers are presented by breed and the Top 10 overall. The Top Beagles, Top Retrievers, Top Pointers and Top Spaniels are ranked within each competitive class.
The Top Herding Dogs system awards points based on the level and the dog’s score each time it qualifies. Top Dogs are ranked within the Top 10 in each breed and the Top 10 all breeds.
The Top Multi-Discipline Dogs recognizes our dedicated members who have successfully competed in two or more events with the same dog.