Sighthound Soup – What Do Those Titles Mean?

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290 – April, 2023

By Caroline Coile

These days the phrase “alphabet soup” is tossed around to refer to dogs sporting a list of titles that even experienced dog people may not understand. Some titles are truly hard-earned designations of extreme talent, while others may be fun afternoon pastimes. None should be denigrated as “just titles” but some are harder to get than others, and appreciating that should make you less likely to accuse owners of being “title-seekers.” After all, isn’t anyone who wants a CH in front of their dog’s name or a UDX behind it a title-seeker? Or for that matter, a BIS or HIT?

Still, it would be nice if people at least tried to understand what they mean. I’ve had owners suggest to me that I try my Saluki in FastCAT so he could experience the thrill of the chase; but when I explain he’s a Field Champion/Master Courser/Lure Courser Excellent I’m met with a blank stare, and the repeated advice that he might enjoy a running sport. The truth is that we have so many titles in so many sports these days that nobody can be blamed for not understanding what all of them mean. The best we can do is learn them sport by sport. So to start, here’s your rundown of running titles.

All-breed titles can be earned from CAT and FastCAT events. Sighthound-only titles can be earned from lure coursing, open field coursing and racing events.

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290 – April, 2023

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