Explanation of Titles

TITLE		DESCRIPTION
BIS	Best in Show	Title for dog that is chosen as the BEST DOG IN SHOW at an all breed show.
BISS	Best in Specialty Show	Title for dog that is chosen as the BEST DOG IN SHOW at a show only for Keeshonden.
BPIS	Best Puppy in Show	Title for dog that is chosen as the BEST PUPPY IN SHOW at an all breed show.
BBIS	Best Brace in Show	Title for a two dog team that is chosen as the BEST BRACE IN SHOW, based on similarity of type, structure and movement.
Ch	Champion	as designated by the canine governing body of that country (i.e., Canadian Kennel Club).
Gr Ch	Grand Champion	a title awarded, in several countries, to dogs that have excelled in conformation well beyond that of champion status.
CD	Companion Dog	First obedience title.
CDX	Companion Dog Excellent	Second Obedience title
UD	Utility dog	Third Obedience title
HIT	High In Trial (Obedience)	The dog awarded with the highest score at an obedience trial.
CHOF	Can. Hall of Fame	Awarded by the Keeshond Club of Canada to dogs which have excelled in the conformation ring.
HOF	Am. Hall of Fame	Awarded by the Keeshond Club of America to dogs which have excelled in the conformation ring.
COM	Certificate of Merit	Awarded by the Keeshond Club of Canada to male dogs with 12 or more Canadian champion offspring and females with 7 or more Canadian champion offspring.
COMX	Certificate of Merit Excellent	Awarded by the Keeshond Club of Canada to male dogs with 25 or more Canadian champion offspring and females with 10 or more Canadian champion offspring.
ROM	Am. Register of Merit	Awarded by the Keeshond Club of America to male dogs with 12 or more American champion offspring and females with 8 or more American champion offspring.
ROMX	Register of Merit Excellent	Awarded by the Keeshond Club of America to male dogs with 26 or more American champion offspring and females with 11 or more American champion offspring.