Welcome to the world of performance dogs, where letters and acronyms are profuse. But what do they all mean? The letters that precede and follow dog’s registered name are abbreviations for various titles of accomplishment that a dog has achieved in competition. In general, championship titles go before a dog’s name and any others go after. The primer below is not comprehensive and only lists some of the American Kennel Club (AKC) titles that a German Shorthaired Pointer can earn. There are many EGSPC members who compete in other registries, but for purposes here and because EGSPC is an AKC club, only AKC titles are listed. For more information or answers to questions regarding the requirements to earn a given title, Contact Eleanor Campbell.