Nohs Points Ranking (2024)

FAQs

How many points for AKC Nohs Bronze? ›

The purpose of the AKC National Owner Handled Series (NOHS) is to recognize and showcase the quality dogs being exhibited by owner/handlers and to provide a venue for the owner/handlers to compete against their peers.

Blue ribbons are awarded for first place, red ribbons for second, yellow for third place, and white for fourth.

The American Kennel Club requires a dog to obtain a total of 25 points with three major wins (a major win is worth three points or higher) to become a Grand Champion.

Learn more about conformation, here. The American Kennel Club requires a dog to obtain a total of 15 points with two major wins (a major win is worth three points or higher) to become a champion.

Awards of Merit (AOM): At the discretion of the judge at Westminster, Awards of Merit may be made to recognize the quality of outstanding entries that are not judged to be either BOB / BOV, BOS or SEL.

NOHS works to support all Human Service Professionals in our primary purpose to assist individuals and communities to function as effectively as possible in all major domains of living.

The Continental Kennel Club focuses keenly on promoting the health of all breeds through genetic diversity. Unlike the AKC, it maintains an open registry.

Kennel Inspections

The AKC is the only purebred dog registry in the United States that maintains a systematic and sustained investigation and inspection effort.

The Best in Show winner wins $50,000. This show celebrates the heart and soul of the sport of purebred dogs by awarding the AKC Breeder of the Year Award. Seven individuals are honored who have left a great impact on a specific breed.

What is the AKC trick dog title? ›

AKC Trick Dog Performer (TKP) – In this title, handlers perform a short routine with at least 10 tricks with at least 3 tricks using props. See the requirements here. AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE) – In the highest level of Trick Dog, the Elite Performers perform a routine that has a story/script.

Grand Champion Bronze: Any Grand Champion which shall have won 100 Grand Championship points shall become a Grand Champion Bronze (GCHB). Grand Champion Gold: Any Grand Champion which shall have won 400 Grand Championship points shall become a Grand Champion Gold (GCHG).

The Obedience Trial Championship (OTCH) title is often referred to as the “PhD” for dogs, is the highest obedience honor a dog can receive. To obtain an OTCH title, a dog and handler team must earn 100 points by placing first, second, third or fourth in the Open B or Utility B class.

Total points required at each level to qualify: Novice 50 (30 obstacle points + 20 Send bonus = 50), Open 55 (35 + 20), and Excellent 60 (40 + 20). There is no penalty for repeating jumps or tunnels. Weave poles and contacts, however, may only be repeated if faulted.

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To earn a Championship title, a minimum of 100 Championship points and 3 Competition wins awarded under 3 different judges must be earned.

The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze Award aims to produce a dog that will walk and behave in a controlled manner on the lead, will stay in one position on command, will allow its owner to clean, groom and inspect it, a dog that will walk and behave in a happy natural manner, under control on the lead.