Common Dog Abbreviations
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Common Dog Abbreviations
Common Dog Abbreviations
Common Organization Abbreviations
AKC: American Kennel Club
CKC: Canadian Kennel Club
UKC: United Kennel Club
OFA: Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
APA: American Pet Association
AAHA: American Animal Hospital Association
AVMA: American Veterinary Medical Association
FDA: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
PFI: Pet Food Institute
PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
DS: Delta Society
TDI: Therapy Dogs International
CERF: Canine Eye Registry Foundation
Dog Titles
Before the Dog’s Name
CH: Conformation Champion
HC: Herding Champion
MACH: Master Agility Champion
TC: Tracking Champion
V: Versatile Champion of some sort
Common Abbreviations After the Dog’s Name
CD: Companion Dog
CDX: Companion Dog Excellent
CGC: Canine Good Citizen
TD: Tracking Dog or Therapy Dog
UD: Utility Dog
AD: Agility Dog
TDI: Therapy Dog International
WD: Water Dog or Working Dog
OTCH: Obedience Trial Champion
FD: Freestyle Dog
WRD: Water Rescue Dog
DD: Draft Dog
TT: Temperment Tested
Other Common Abbreviations
HD- Hip Dysplasia
ED: Elbow Dysplasia
PH- Penn Hip test
DHLPP- test for distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, parainfluenza
CPV- Canine Parvovirus
CPI- Canine Parainfluenze
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