International championship titles

As awarded by the IABCA and UCI
The title requirements listed are set forth and awarded by the Union Cynologie International e. V. (UCI) headquartered in Germany. The International All Breed Canine Association of America, Inc. (IABCA) has been granted dispensation by UCI to sanction shows in the United States and Canada and to award UCI certificates and titles. These shows are held in the same manner as CKC or AKC Championship shows except that they are in accordance with the German regulations and guidelines that have been established by UCI.
Each dog receives a written critique upon completion of the class. Each dog is first judged as to how well it conforms to the International UCI breed standard, then against the class. The International UCI standards are based on the country of origin for each breed, where possible. Group judging is held the same as a CKC or AKC show with the exception of the winners being jointly selected by two judges. Best in Show is held the same as a CKC or AKC show with the exception of the winner being jointly selected by a panel of judges.
The puppy critiques include a rating of: SG-1 (Very good; top rating), SG-2 (very good but not as good as SG-1; no certificate), G (good; no certificate), F (fair; no certificate) P (poor; no certificate), M (unsatisfactory; if this is awarded the dog is disqualified from further showing).
More than one SG-1 rating may be awarded in each class. When more than one puppy takes a SG-1 rating in a class, an a, b, c or d will be placed after the SG-1 rating. This denotes the class placement, with the SG-1a being the 1st place winner who competes for Best Puppy in Breed.
The adult critiques include a rating of: V-1 (very excellent; top rating), V-2 (excellent), V-3 (excellent but not as good as V-2), V-4 (excellent but not as good as V-3), SG (very good; no certificate), G (good; no certificate), F (fair; no certificate) P (poor; no certificate), M (unsatisfactory; if this is awarded the dog is disqualified from further showing).
More than one V-1 or V-2 rating may be awarded in each class. When more than one dog takes a V-1 rating in a class, an a, b, c or d will be placed after the V-1 rating. This denotes the class placement, with the V-1a being the 1st place winner who competes for Best of Breed.

Puppy Titles:
Baby Championat (BA) for puppies aged 3–6 months
Jungsten Championat (JU.A) for puppies aged 6–9 months
Jugend Championat (JA) for puppies aged 9–12 months for small breeds up to 16" at withers or 9–14 months for large breeds over 16" at withers.
Junghund Championat (JHA) for dogs aged 12–15 months for small breeds up to 16" at withers or 14–18 months for large breeds over 16" at withers.

National Title and International Puppy/Youth Title
Puppies must earn three certificates (appropriate for age) for a National Title.
Puppies must earn four certificates (appropriate for age) for an International Puppy/Youth Title.
Dogs seeking a National or International adult title must be 15 months for small breeds up to 16" at withers or 18 months for large breeds over 16" at withers.
All adult dogs must start in open class even though they may be American or Canadian champions.

Adult Titles:
National Championships are achieved after receiving three V-2 "CAC" certificates.
International Championships are achieved after receiving three V-1 "CACIB" certificates.
For both the National and International Championships, the certificates must be awarded by three different judges, with at least two of the judges residing in different countries (i.e. two Americans and one German or Canadian).
After receiving a National or International Championship, a dog can be entered in Championklasse in order to finish the necessary CAC or CACIBs to have both championships, thereby qualifying for entry into the next higher class (Ehren Class).
All dogs must be registered with the IABCA. In order to receive your official title you must apply to Germany.
Many extra classes and awards such as Puppy Sweepstakes, Best Rare Breed, Best Veteran, Super Veteran, Best Bred By (both puppy and adult), Best Brace are offered at International Shows.