What do those letters mean behind the dogs name???They can be confusing, so we will try and help here.

Conformation Ring

The Snell Briards

A CH

in front of a dogs name means that they have been in the conformation ring and won a total of 15 points.

These points must be accumulated in a few shows under 2 different judges.

A dog must have won 2 major shows, and a point schedule can be found at the AKC for each area of the country

BIS: Best in Show

A prefix used in advertising to indicate that the dog has been awarded a Best in Show.

BISS: Best in Specialty Show

A prefix used in advertising to indicate that the dog has been awarded a Best in Breed Specialty Show.

OBEDIENCE - you must complete each title in the following order

CD: Companion Dog:

The letters CD may be added after a dog's name when it has been certified by 3 different judges to have received qualifying scores in Novice classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.

CDX: Companion Dog Excellent:

The letters CDX may be added after the name of each dog that has been certified by 3 different judges to have received qualifying scores in Open classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.

UD: Utility Dog:

The American Kennel Club will issue a Utility Dog certificate for each registered dog, that has been certified by three obedience trial judges as having received qualifying Utility scores at three licensed or member obedience trials.

UDX: Utility Dog Excellent:

To earn a Utility Dog Excellent title, the dog must have received qualifying scores in both Open B and Utility B at 10 separate licensed or member obedience trials. The letters UDX will be followed by a numeric designation indicating the number of times a dog has met the requirements of the UDX title as defined in the Regulations. (UDX2 for 20 qualifying scores, UDX3 for 30 qualifying scores, UDX4 for 40 qualifying scores, etc.)

OTCH: Obedience Trial Champion

RALLY OBEDIENCE - you must complete each title in the following order

RN: AKC Rally® Novice:

The letters RN may be added after a dog's name when it has been certified by 2 different judges to have received qualifying scores in Novice classes at 3 licensed or member rally trials.

RA: AKC Rally® Advanced:

The letters RA may be added after a dog's name when it has been certified by 2 different judges to have received qualifying scores in Advanced classes at 3 licensed or member rally trials.

RE: AKC Rally® Excellent:

The letters RE may be added after a dog's name when it has been certified by 2 different judges to have received qualifying scores in Excellent classes at 3 licensed or member rally trials.

RAE: AKC Rally® Advanced Excellent:

To earn an RAE title, the dog must have earned qualifying scores in both Advanced B and Excellent B classes at 10 separate licensed or member rally trials. A numeric designation will indicate the number of times the dog has met the RAE requirements, i.e. RAE2, RAE3, etc.

AGILITY - you must complete each title in the following order

NA: Novice Agility:

For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Novice A and/or B Agility class under at least 2 different judges.

NAJ: Novice Agility Jumper:

For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Novice A and/or B Jumpers With Weaves class under at least 2 different judges.

RE: AKC Rally® Excellent:

The letters RE may be added after a dog's name when it has been certified by 2 different judges to have received qualifying scores in Excellent classes at 3 licensed or member rally trials.

RAE: AKC Rally® Advanced Excellent:

To earn an RAE title, the dog must have earned qualifying scores in both Advanced B and Excellent B classes at 10 separate licensed or member rally trials. A numeric designation will indicate the number of times the dog has met the RAE requirements, i.e. RAE2, RAE3, etc.

Not for everyoneFood for thought

While the Briard is a lovely fluffy, cute and cuddly looking dog, they are not for everyone.

Before you fall in love with these guys- please make sure you read The Briard as talking with reputable breeders.

But for those who love them, we would tell you they a loyal and unselfish friend who returns more than you give to them.
They are truly a Heart Wrapped in Fur!