DPCC Versatility Medallion Awards

In recent years we have seen an increase in new performance venues such as dock diving, nosework, trick dog, and barn hunt to name a few examples.  These events have led the Awards Committee and Executive to discuss the best way to recognize the efforts of Doberman/owner teams who are competing in these venues.

Mailing of Medallions –

Medallions are mailed quarterly (March/June/September/December).

Why not add these titles to the ROMC program?

The Register of Merit is awarded to Dobermans who have titled in conformation, performance and passed an approved Temperament Test. A Register of Merit is a title of distinction that Doberman fanciers should be proud to earn and strive to achieve. The current performance events accepted for the ROMC are Obedience, Agility, Rally-Obedience, IPO, Tracking, Nosework. We believe that these performance venues demonstrate qualities outlined in the Doberman standard and are in keeping with the historical purposes of the Doberman breed. A Doberman was not bred to dispatch vermin, herd sheep or perform water rescue; therefore titles obtained in these venues are not consistent with the purposes of the Register of Merit program.

HOWEVER, we feel it is important to recognize the hard work of members and their Doberman partners who are participating in these venues. With that in mind the DPCC is pleased to offer the Versatility Medallion Program.

 

Medallions and Titles

  • Versatility – Bronze Medal (VBM) – Requirement 5 titles
  • Versatility – Silver Medal (VSM) – Requirement 10 titles
  • Versatility – Gold Medal (VGM) – Requirement 15 titles
  • Versatility – Platinum Medal (VPM) – Requirement 20 titles
  • Versatility – Platinum X Medal (VPMX) – Requirement 30 titles
  • Versatility – Platinum X2 Medal (VPMX2) – Requirement 40 titles
  • Versatility – Platinum X3 Medal (VPMX3) – Requirement 50 titles
  • Versatility – Platinum X4 Medal (VPMX4) – Requirement 60 titles
  • Versatility – Platinum X5 Medal (VPMX5) – Requirement 70 titles

The suffixes (VBM/VSM/VGM/VPM) may be added as unofficial titles to your dog’s name.

Please note these are not recognized by the CKC and can not be added to your “official” registration.

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The Rules

The purpose of this program is to recognize Doberman teams that title in multiple venues, and also to encourage more Doberman teams to participate in multiple venues.

Requirements:

  • Applicant/Owner must be a DPCC Member. Dog must be registered to and reside with the Applicant/Owner who is the DPCC Member.
  • Only Dobermans with at least one of the following are permitted to apply for a Versatility Medallion: Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), or American Kennel Club (AKC) or CKC/AKC recognized foreign registry registration number (limited or full registration), CKC Performance Event Number (PEN), FCI UDC UKC and state recognized purebred registry, American Kennel Club (AKC) Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) Number.
  • Only one medallion will be mailed per award. No Medallions will be mailed for VPMX and higher titles. Only a digital PDF copy of the Award Letter will be emailed.
  • All titles qualify as long as they are issued by an official titling organization. Note: Only Trick, Fitness, and Stunt dog titles from DMWYD are accepted for VM titles. No other titles offered by DMWYD are accepted.
  • This is a versatility title, and your titles must represent a minimum of three disciplines (for example, you cannot qualify with only agility or rally titles. You must title in another discipline to qualify).
  • Each discipline is limited/capped to a maximum of 10 titles throughout all levels of the VM. E.g. If a dog is applying for VPMX, they can only have used 10 combined SDDA and CKC Scent Titles for all Versatility Medallion levels combined. Note, it is 10 combined titles not 10 titles from each organization.
  • Each new title counts as one title (for example CD, CDX, UD, Ch, GCh, GChEx all count as individual titles).
  • HIT/BIS/BISS are not official titles, therefore they do not count.
  • ROMC and ROM titles do not count, as credit is already given for the titles required to obtain for those awards.
  • Titles do not need to be earned on Canadian soil.
  • As the program develops new rules may be added for clarification.
  • VM already issued prior to the February 22, 2026, are grandfathered.