National Parent Club of the Shetland Sheepdog in Canada

Versatility Awards VC, VCX, VCCH

The Canadian Shetland Sheepdogs Association is pleased to be able to offer Versatility Certificates to the member-owners of top versatility dogs across Canada. To receive such an award, a team (owner/handler and dog) must meet a set of requirements as outlined by the executive of the CSSA. There are currently three levels of award available; VC, VCX, and VCCH. In order to determine whether your Sheltie qualifies for either of these awards, please read the information below and then proceed to the application form.

AWARD ELIGIBILITY

In order for a dog to qualify for VC, VCX, VCCH it must meet the following requirements:

Versatility Companion (VC)

  • Dog must earn a total of 12 points
  • Dog must have earned titles above the 1 point level from at least 3 different categories
  • If more points are needed, they can be earned from any of the other categories or from the “Additional Activities” 1 point items

Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX)

  • Dogs must earn a total of 18 points
  • Dogs must have earned titles above the 1 point level from at least 3 different categories
  • If more points are needed, they can be earned from any of the other categories or from the “Additional Activities” 1 point items

Versatility Companion Champion (VCCH)

  • Dog must earn a total of 25 points
  • Dogs must have earned titles above the 1 point level from at least 4 different categories
  • If more points are needed, they can be earned from any of the other categories or from the “Additional Activities” 1 point items
VC, VCX, VCCH Application

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All applications must be made on the approved VC, VCX, VCCH application form which is available on the CSSA website. These titles may be added to the dog’s name.

PLEASE NOTE:  These titles are not officially recognized by CKC; and should not be submitted as part of the dog’s name on CKC documents, such as show entry forms; or litter applications.

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