The Fianna Collies Achievement Program

Honoring Every Adventure. Celebrating Every Achievement.

At Fianna Collies, we believe every dog has a unique journey. Whether your Collie becomes a Champion, earns a Trick Dog title, volunteers as a therapy dog, competes in agility, or is simply a beloved ambassador for the breed, every milestone reflects the dedication of the dog and its family. The Fianna Collies Achievement Program celebrates those accomplishments while encouraging lifelong learning, responsible ownership, and participation in the many activities the AKC has to offer.

The Fianna Path

  • "Every journey begins with a single step."

    Examples:

    • AKC STAR Puppy

    • CGC

    • Virtual Home Manners Puppy

    • TKN

    • First conformation point

    • First qualifying score

    • First Fast CAT run

    Recognition:

    • Digital certificate

    • Social media spotlight

  • "Growing in confidence and skill."

    Examples:

    • RN

    • BCAT

    • CGCA

    • Trick Dog Intermediate

    • Beginner Novice

    • Herding Instinct Certificate

    Recognition:

    • Printed certificate

    • Fianna Collies decal

    • Website recognition

  • "Dedication rewarded through excellence."

    Examples:

    • AKC Champion

    • CD

    • RA

    • DCAT

    • SCN

    • Therapy Dog

    • Trick Dog Advanced

    Recognition:

    • Custom Fianna Collies rosette

    • Certificate

    • Hall of Fame feature

  • "Representing the very best of the Fianna."

    Examples:

    • Grand Champion

    • Utility titles

    • MACH

    • PACH

    • Master-level titles

    • National rankings

    • Elite Performer

    • Bronze/Silver/Gold Grand Championships

    Recognition:

    • Trophy or plaque

    • Hall of Fame profile

    • Annual recognition

The Fianna Versatility Awards

Bronze Fianna Award

Earn 3 AKC titles across 2 categories

Silver Fianna Award

Earn 6 AKC titles across 3 categories

Gold Fianna Award

Earn 10 AKC titles across 4 categories

Eligible categories:

  • Conformation

  • Rally

  • Obedience

  • Agility

  • Fast CAT/CAT

  • Herding

  • Scent Work

  • Tracking

  • Trick Dog

  • Therapy Dog

  • Farm Dog

  • Canine Good Citizen

  • Virtual Titles

Platinum Fianna Award

Earn 15 AKC titles across 5 or more categories

Special Recognition Awards

These can be earned at any time and acknowledge meaningful milestones.

🏅 First AKC Title

🏅 First Championship

🏅 First Performance Title

🏅 First Virtual Title

🏅 Junior Handler Team

🏅 Versatility Award

🏅 Community Service Award (therapy, reading programs, hospital visits, etc.)

🏅 Performance Partner Award

🏅 Sportsmanship Award

🏅 Breeder's Pride Award (selected annually by Fianna Collies for a team that best exemplifies your breeding program's values of sportsmanship, dedication, and partnership.)

Annual Awards

Each year, celebrate the accomplishments of your Fianna family with awards such as:

  • 🏆 Fianna Show Dog of the Year

  • 🏆 Fianna Performance Dog of the Year

  • 🏆 Fianna Versatility Dog of the Year

  • 🏆 Rising Star (first-year competitor)

  • 🏆 Junior Handler Team of the Year

  • 🏆 Community Ambassador Award

  • 🏆 Sportsmanship Award

  • 🏆 Breeder's Choice Award

Hall of Honor

Create a page on your website featuring each titled Fianna Collie with:

  • Registered name

  • Call name

  • Owners

  • Pedigree

  • Titles earned

  • Favorite activity

  • Photos

  • Fun facts

This becomes a living record of your breeding program and a source of inspiration for future puppy owners.

Submit for recognition