Top Dogs Update!
The Top Dogs award system was established in 1963 to recognize the achievements of handlers and their dogs in CKC-recognized events. Now, 60 years later, Top Dogs is being updated and expanded!
We are excited to be bringing some new offerings, including a focus on the Owner Handlers and a breakdown of Top Dogs by Province. Expanding Top Dogs will allow us to celebrate MORE dogs and identify those top winning dogs who might not be able to make it to all of Canada’s biggest shows. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to March when we will be sharing 2023’s Top Dogs!
2023 will also be the final year of multi-discipline Top Dogs. With the launch of the versatility titles (which are free for CKC members), we have a new way to celebrate those dogs who are involved in multiple events. The Versatility Title Program includes over 30 events and offers six different titles.
With new additions, Top Dogs 2023 will have a new look! The existing Top Dog awards will have certificates printed and mailed, as always. The new Top Dog additions will have environmentally friendly digital certificates created that can be saved/downloaded/shared by owners, without adding additional printing costs.