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BKC Performance Title Scoring Guide

(Applies to Obedience, Protection, Weight Pull, Agility & Other Competitive Sports)

I. General Guidelines

1.      Eligibility

o        Dog must be BKC-registered.

o        Minimum age: 12 months (unless specified otherwise).

o        All handlers must be BKC members in good standing.

o        All events must be sanctioned by BKC and judged by certified performance judges.

2.      Titles & Progression
Titles are earned based on point accumulation and qualifying scores. Most events offer titles in three levels:

o        Novice (N)

o        Intermediate (I)

o        Advanced (A) or Elite (E)

II. Core Scoring Categories by Sport

1. Obedience Trials

Category

Max Points

Heeling (on/off lead)

40

Sit/Stay Recall

25

Stand for Examination

15

Distraction Test

10

Handler Control & Precision

10

Total

100

Passing Score: 75+
Three qualifying scores = Title Earned

·         OB-N, OB-I, OB-A (e.g., Obedience - Novice)

2. Protection Work (Controlled Protection Only)

Category

Max Points

Alert Bark & Hold

20

Controlled Apprehension

25

Call-Off Response

15

Handler Protection Reaction

20

Obedience Under Pressure

20

Total

100

Passing Score: 80+
No handler aggression tolerated. Points deducted for overdrive or failure to out on command.

·         PR-N, PR-I, PR-A

3. Weight Pull

Category

Max Points

Weight-to-Body Ratio (Performance)

40

Pull Completion Time

25

Focus & Drive

15

Handler Communication

10

Sportsmanship & Control

10

Total

100

Bonus Points: For exceeding 10x body weight
Titles: Based on total weight pulled over 3 events

·         WP-N (5x body weight)

·         WP-I (10x body weight)

·         WP-A (15x body weight)

4. Agility Courses

Category

Max Points

Course Completion Time

30

Accuracy (no faults)

30

Speed-to-Precision Ratio

20

Handler Direction & Sync

10

Confidence & Fluidity

10

Total

100

Time Penalties: 2 points per second over par time
Titles:

·         AG-N, AG-I, AG-A

III. Awarding Titles

·         Titles are granted after three qualifying runs or scores (minimum pass threshold varies by sport).

·         Dogs may compete for higher titles after achieving lower-level certification.

·         Combined Event Titles may be awarded for dogs who earn titles in 3 or more performance categories (e.g., PTCH – Performance Champion).

IV. Disqualification or Penalties

·         Harsh handling = immediate DQ

·         Loss of control = score drop or disqualification

·         Aggression toward humans or dogs = barred from event and possible ethics review

·         False starts or missed exercises = point deductions

V. Performance Title Registry & Recognition

·         All earned titles will be recorded on the dog’s official BKC record.

·         Titleholders receive digital and print certificates.

·         High-scoring dogs will be featured in the BKC’s Year-End Honors List.