FYI
The following are all AKC titles:
CH - Champion
The only title available in conformation. Dogs are evaluated against a written standard of perfection. To achieve this title, a dog must win 15 points by defeating other dogs.
DC- Dual Champion
This title can only be used for a dog that is both a breed Champion (Ch.) and a Champion in the event for which the breed was originally bred. In the case of shelties, a Herding Champion (HC) is the other requirement. This title preceeds the dogs name.
Can/Am CH - American and Canadian Champion
The American Shetland Sheepdog Association (ASSA) recognizes life accomplishments that are represented by the following groups of letters. These accomplishments always follow the name of the dog and any AKC titles earned.
ROM - Register of Merit
Awarded to males who sire 10 or more AKC champions and to females who produce 5 or more AKC champions.
CC - Century Club Member
Awarded to dogs who win 100 Best of Breeds or more
VC - Versatility Certificate
Awarded to those with achievements in conformation, herding, and at least one of the following performance events; obedience, agility or tracking.
VCX- Versatility Certificate Excellent.
Same as VC, but awarded to dogs with a higher level of achievement.
Other Terminology
BIS- Best in ShowBISS- Best in Specialty Show (single breed show)
WD- Winners Dog has beaten all the male class dogs present in that breed. WD is assessed points towards their Ch according to the number of dogs he has defeated.
WB- Winners Bitch has beaten all the female class dogs present in that breed. WB is assessed points toward her Ch according to the number of dogs she has defeated.
Reserve- This is designated by an R before WD or WB. If something happens that eliminates WD or WB the reserve dog will then be assessed the points according to the number of dogs they have defeated.