We predominantly show AKC though we do also show UKC. In AKC, how many points received is determined by the number of dogs entered and where you are showing. In Wisconsin, a 3 point major takes 4 dogs or bitches. A 4 point major though takes 5 dogs or 6 bitches. In Florida, for example, there are fewer Mals shown and it takes 4 dogs/bitches for 3 points and 5 dogs/bitches for 4 points. Majors must be earned under different judges. All titles/mentions in this section are prefix titles and come before the registered name.
AKC:
CH - Championship. Earn at least 15 points and some part of that must be 2 Major wins (shows where the dog earns at least 3 points in a win)
GCH - Grand Championship. Earn at least 25 points, some part of that must be Major wins (three are required). Also the dog must beat at least one Champion of record at a minimum of three shows. Points are accumulated using the CH point scale.
GCHB, GCHS, GCHG, GCHP - Grand Champion Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. These are earned by the number of Grand Champion points accumulated.
UKC:
CH - Points are earned by class wins, going Best Male/Female, and Best of Winners. Also breed points can be earned by the number of dogs defeated, not unlike AKC. 100 points and three competition wins are required for a CH, however, competition wins do not have to come from that breed. A Group 4th for example when there are 5+ dogs in the group does count as a competition win.
Not titles but special mention:
BISS - Best in Specialty Show
BIS - Best in Show
BVIS - Best Veteran in Show (competition between older dogs)
BPIS - Best Puppy in Show