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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