Since it's been mentioned- can anyone define what a "World Class Dog" is? - Page 1

Would love to know what this means.
And before anyone gets their panties in a wad,
I am not referring to ANYONE'S dog in particular,
(this is a special note for those that cannot comprehend).

We discussed this at training the other day,
and no one could define it. What would make a dog "World Class"?

I presume it's meant that the dog would be able to compete with other "champions" in some field?
IE VA dogs, WUSV winner etc?


I see it used in ads from time to time, and surprisingly,
it's been used on ads for litters from untitled parent(s).
Again, don't read more into this than there is, I am NOT
referencing anyone personal dog here.

So am curious? What makes a dog/pup "World Class"?


Charlie Brown

Ok, I get that part, but? from untitled/unproven dogs?
How can for example an 8 week old puppy be "World Class"?

Maybe I just don't get it. Oh well.

I think it means you can take it pretty much anywhere in the world and people can look at it and say, "yep, that's a dog alright!" 

I think it is a dog who has proven himself a winner in multiple venues, complete with accurate pedigree documentation. 

~Lucy

Thank you for making this I was curious myself what makes "a world class dog" & if your dog has never been evaluated at a national level or higher how can you consider it a "world class dog"? maybe a "my club class dog" or "city class dog" or "my helper class dog" ?????

My opinion is it can compete & hold it's own, placing in the top (50?) CONSISTANTLY against the top dogs in the world, wusv, nationals, ect.
just my opinion. Curious what others is.....

I agree with Ninja, Bee and Keith :)  I think World Class is similar to the word "Master Trainer" It means whatever you want it to .  ( sorry Master Trainer is a HUGE pet peeve of mine.)  It might actually mean something in other parts of the world but it Canada it is a bull cocky title.  We have NO offical registering body for trainers here.  Yes we have lots of organizations you can belong to but I could make my own up too :)  (rant over)

How can for example an 8 week old puppy be "World Class"?



It can't. :) Pups are a crap shoot, temperament wise, and  health wise it seems.

Bee is right IMO, the dog must have PROVEN itself, complete with documentation.  I think many of us here have progeny from such dogs, but it does not make our dogs such, until they themselves have been proven.

Copied & reposted just so it can be read again ;)

"I think many of us here have progeny from such dogs, but it does not make our dogs such, until they themselves have been proven."

My definition would be of the highest standards (dogs) pups being produced from the best ranked dogs in the world, they themselves have not yet been defined as such but perhaps their parents have been rated amungst the best or been bred from world champions.  Most times I see the term world class I am expecting to see top notch lines from imported pink papered dogs.  Lets face it, the rest of the world has got it down to an art producing top notch high quality dogs.  As far as being titled, they can be titled in the states so that does not define "world class" that would be state class, correct?  I am going to set aside my thoughts on titled dogs.  Some people are importing dogs for their programs but have not titled them, does that make the dogs any less breed worthy or more just to say it has a title?  I was reading leerburg site (for example) and others on their thoughts of US titled dogs....some claiming the standards are not set as high as they are in other countries for world shows.  But there are so many other clubs and shows AKC UKC where dogs are competeing in sports , conformation, doing therapy work or being bred for a purpose outside of World Shows but came from Pink Papered dogs and have the "lines" of world class dogs, not necessarily being a world class dog itself.  There is a fantastic breeder not far from me that advertises all her dogs as "World Class" but they are bred and titled right here in the states. Their ancestry is solid West german Show lines with very high rating and several titles.  Just my thought....not an opinion, I have yet to develop one of those yet LOL