= Champion This abbreviation comes before the dogs name A designation given by registry you are showing under when the requirements are met through anough points and wins accumated The American Kennel Club requires 15 points, with two "major wins" or wins that are worth 3, 4 or 5 points 5 points is the maximum you can win at any one show You must gain your points under at least 3 different judges More realistically you can expect to show 20,30 or more times before finishing a Championship You may see in front of the CH such abbreviations as AM, CAN, INT'L or UKC, SKC, NCA These tell you what countries (AMerican, CANadian, INTernationaL) or registries (United Kennel Club, States Kennel Club or National Canine Assication) the Championship was competed in It is generally accepted that an American Championship is awarded through the American Kennel Club Read more more about the AKC Conformation Showing Read more about the National Canine Association
chain, the chain stitch in crochet - almost always used for your first row or round, also used between other stitches in lacy or textured stitch patterns