Versatile English Cocker Spaniel Recognition Award

Geographic Scope: United States (accepts applications from all states via mail or online form)

Focus Area: Recognition award for English Cocker Spaniels that have demonstrated versatility across multiple performance areas

Eligibility

• Dog Requirements: English Cocker Spaniels registered with AKC
• Minimum Qualifications: Dogs must have attained a minimum of 4 titles as follows:
  • One championship title in any area (CH, FC, AFC, OTCH, RACH, CT, MACH, PACH)
  • One title at the highest level required below championship (MH, UD, VST, RE, AX, AXJ, AXP, AJP, SWM)
  • One Field, Hunt Test, or ECSCA Working title
  • One title in an additional area of performance
• All titles and ownership confirmed from ECSCA Database and/or AKC website
• Grandfathering: All dogs eligible as of April 28, 2014 are grandfathered in

Award

• Physical award/trophy sent by mail upon confirmation of all requirements
• Recognition may be featured in future ECSCA Yearbook

Contact Information

• Contact: Sharon Spellman
• Address: 104 Buckingham Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Application Process

Submission Methods:

1. Online form at englishcocker.org/ecsca-recognition-award-form/
2. Printed form mailed to: Sharon Spellman, 104 Buckingham Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Required Information:

• Dog's registered AKC name
• Dog's call name
• AKC registration number
• Color and sex
• Sire and dam names
• Breeder information
• Owner information (name, email, mailing address, phone)
• All applicable championship titles held
• Highest level title(s)
• Additional titles earned
• Date of application

Required Materials:

• Short write-up describing how owner and dog accomplished the award
• Up to 3 photos (for potential inclusion in future ECSCA Yearbook)
• AKC title certificates may be requested by ECSCA to confirm titles

Agreement:
Applicant must agree that:

• Dog meets minimum 4-title requirement
• All titles meet the specified criteria across different performance areas
• ECSCA may verify all titles and ownership from their database and/or AKC website
• Applicant authorizes ECSCA to request AKC title certificates if needed