UDC VERSATILITY COMPANION TITLESVersatility Companion (VC): The purpose of the VC title is to encourage participation in a wide variety of activities for which the Doberman is suited, and to recognize the trainability and versatility of the Doberman Pinscher. A VC certificate will be awarded to acknowledge those Dobermans who perform work suitable to the breed, and participate successfully in a variety of activities. Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX): The purpose of the VCX title is to recognize and promote the "Total Doberman". A VCX certificate will be awarded to acknowledge and honor the Doberman who approaches excellence. This title requires a dog that meets the breed standard, tends toward genetic soundness, exhibits stable temperament and trainability, and demonstrates working drives appropriate to the breed. VC AND VCX TITLE RULES AND REQUIREMENTSVersatility Companion (VC): Requires 5 points from a minimum of 4 categories. Must include at least 1 point from at least one of the following categories: Obedience, Tracking, Schutzhund / Ring Sport, Agility. Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX): Requires 10 points from a minimum of 5 categories. Must include at least 1 point from each of the following categories: Conformation, Temperament, Genetic Health. Must include at least 1 point from at least one of the following categories: Obedience, Tracking, Schutzhund / Ring Sport, Agility. 1. Each title, certification, and achievement listed in each of the categories is equal to 1 point. 2. Each title earned under differerent rules and awarded by different organizations (i.e. AKC, CKC, USA, DV, DVG, UDC, FCI, UKC, etc.) will be counted as an additional point. 3. Dobermans must be registered with the UNITED DOBERMAN CLUB in order to qualify for VC and VCX titles. 4. The fee for the VC title is $10.00; the fee for the VCX title is $5.00. 5. Upon submission of the proper fees and documentation, the VC and VCX titles will be recorded by the United Doberman Club Registry, and certificates will be awarded. 6. Titles and Certificates will be awarded posthumously if all requirements are met and properly documented. To
apply for the VC or VCX Title and Certificate, print,
then send the completed application form with required fee and
copies of title certificates and other pertinent documentation
to: Julianne Ferado, UDC Versatility Committee, P.O. Box 58455,
Renton, WA 98058-1455. If documentation has already been submitted
to the UDC Registry, additional copies are not required. For
more information about the UDC Versatility Titles, call 425-226-4810
(evenings, or anytime to leave a message).
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