Supreme and Grand Champions in Australia
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Dogs Australia offer the following titles in conformation:
- Champion
- Grand Champion
- Supreme Champion
- International Champion
- Neuter Champion; and
- Neuter Grand Champion
Champion
To achieve this award the dog must win no fewer than four Challenge Certificates under no fewer than four different Judges at different shows and gain a total of 100 points. Application is made to the State affiliate of Dogs Australia.
Grand Champion
The title of Grand Champion was implemented from 1 January 1998. To achieve this title the owner of a dog must be awarded 1000 challenge points under the rules of Dogs Australia.
Supreme Champion
The highest confirmation title in Australia is a Supreme Champion. All dogs who are recorded as Supreme Champions have already achieved the Grand Champion title, and then meet the ultimate level criteria. The title of Supreme Champion was implemented from 1 July 2012. To achieve this title the owner of a dog must be awarded 1000 challenge points (Grand Champion requirement), and then three All Breeds Best in Shows; or ten Best in Group/Multi-Breed or Specialty Best In Show. This must also include either three different Best In Show Judges or ten different Best in Group /Specialty Judges. There can be no repeated Judges.
**Footnote: When this title was introduced Dogs that had achieved a Grand Champion title were still required to return to the ring and win one more challenge (after 1 July 2012) to be eligible to apply for the Supreme Champion title.
International Champion
The Title “International Champion” shall be recognised if shown on the Export pedigree of a dog imported into Australia.
Neuter Champion
To achieve this award the dog must be desexed and transferred from the Main Register to the Neuter Register. The dog must then gain a total of 100 neuter points under the rules of Dogs Australia. Application is made to the State affiliate of Dogs Australia.
Neuter Grand Champion
To achieve this title the dog must be desexed and transferred from the Main Register to the Neuter Register. The dog must then gain a total of 1000 neuter points under the rules of Dogs Australia. Application is made to the State affiliate of Dogs Australia.
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To achieve the award of champion is a wonderful achievement. The higher awards of Supreme Champion and Grand Champion are prestigious.
This page now lists the Supreme and Grand Champion Cockers in Australia that have achieved these higher awards.
Lists are as at March 2024 and are always subject to updating as dogs achieve titles.
More information about International Champions, Neuter Grand Champions and Dog Sport Champions is planned.