French Cotation System
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Confirmé (Confirmed)
Age 12 months+
Dog is confirmed by a judge and the results are recorded.
No temperament or health required
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Premier Choix (First Choice)
Subject Confirmed
1 TB or EXC in Journée in Morphology
1 EXC in Journée in Temperament OR Passed the CSAU or PT/JHD before 18 months of age
Hip dysplasia: A or B (OFA Excellent/good equivalent to A or OFA Fair/Borderline equivalent to B)
Genetic identification (DNA submitted to FCI or AKC)
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Excelent
Subject Confirmed
1 EXC in Morphology & 1 EXC in Temperament Test at the same Journée
Plus 1 TB or EXC in Morphology at an additional Journée
Verifiable Working Title or Working Certification *see below
Hip Dysplasia rating of A/Excellent/Good & Normal rating for Elbows.
Genetic identification (DNA submitted to FCI or AKC)
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Recommandé (Recommended)
Subject Confirmed
1 EXC or EXC+ overall score at a Journée
Verifiable Working Title or Working Certification *see below
Pass the group gunshot at a Journée
Final Selection at a Journée
Hip Dysplasia rating of A/Excellent/Good & Normal rating for Elbows.
Genetic identification (DNA submitted to FCI or AKC)
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Elite B
Subject confirmed
Produced the following in 1st generation:
Studs: 8 listed descendants including two COT 4s and six COT 2s between a minimum of 2 litters, maximum of 6 litters.
Females: 5 listed descendants including two COT 4s and three COT 3s in a minimum of 2 litters.Genetic identification (DNA submitted to AKC)
Genetic Compatibility with Descendants (Confirmed via DNA )
Hip dysplasia: A or B (OFA Excellent/good equivalent to A or OFA Fair/Borderline equivalent to B)
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Elite A
Recommandé (COT4)
Produced the following in 1st generation:
Studs: 8 listed descendants including two COT 4s and six COT 2s between a minimum of 2 litters, maximum of 6 litters.
Females: 5 listed descendants including two COT 4s and three COT 3s in a minimum of 2 litters.Genetic identification (DNA submitted to AKC)
Genetic Compatibility with Descendants (Confirmed via DNA )
Hip Dysplasia rating of A/Excellent/Good & Normal rating for Elbows.
Working Title or Certification:
Dogs must obtained the following twice, under two different judges:
| French Sport | Requirements | Description | American Equivilant |
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| French/Mondio Ring II | Minimum score of 240/300 | A protection sport with obedience, jumps, and bite work. Emphasizes control and drive in a ring setting. | French/Mondio Ring II |
| Campagne II | Minimum score of 280/350 | A natural-terrain protection sport (in fields/woods) including obedience, tracking, defense, and water work. Tests real-world utility over standardized rings. | PSA2 |
| R.C.I.2 | Minimum score of 240 | Règlement de Concours International is an FCI international competition with equal parts tracking (pistage), obedience, and defense. Balanced for utility and control. | IGP2 |
| Pistage(Tracking) | Qualification for level 3 | Scent-tracking discipline; involving aged tracks with articles and turns. Tests olfactory precision in varied terrain. | FH |
| Troupeaux(Herding with Livestock) | BREVET; NHAT | Traditional herding trials with sheep/cattle; tests instinct, control, and stock management on farms or courses. | AKC Herding Test (HT) or equivalent |
| Recherche Utilitaire (Utility Search) | Requires two Level 2 competitions with Excellent score | Entry-level certification for urban/man-made scent searches (e.g., lost persons/objects in varied environments like roads/parks). | NACSW NW2, AKC Scent Work Detective, or equivalent |
| Sauvetage (Rescue) | Rescue certifications | Décombre (rubble/urban disaster), Surface (flat terrain), Eau (water rescue). Tests locating buried/victims in simulated emergencies. | SAR Certification |
All information on this page has been translated to the best of our ability directly from the Les Amis du Beauceron website.