MacDuff's Official Name

MacDuff is actually a nickname, taken from his full name, as registered with the American Kennel Club.

MacDuff's official name is:

     MACH2 Otterby Thane of MacDuff, CDX CGC EAC O-EJC OGC AD FM TT

"What's in a Name?"

     MacDuff's name starts off with the name of the kennel he's
     from, Otterby.

     "Thane" is a Scottish title equivalent to a Knight, I believe, in
     England. The Scottish title accompanies the Scottish name,
     MacDuff. MacDuff is the hero from Shakespeare's play
     MacBeth.

     The initials represent titles MacDuff has earned in
     performance events. These are described below:

     MACH - Master Agility Champion (AKC Agility)
     CDX - Companion Dog Excellent (AKC Obedience)
     CGC - Canine Good Citizen (AKC)
     EAC - Elite Titling (NADAC Standard Agility)
     EJC - Elite Jumpers, Outstanding Performance (NADAC Jumpers)
     OGC - Open Gamblers (NADAC Gamblers)
     AD - Agility Dog (USDAA Versatility)
     FM - Flyball Master (NAFA)
     TT - Temperament Tested

     MacDuff earned his MACH title in AKC agility at the Twin
     Cities Obedience Training Club trial in Minneapolis, MN on
     November 21, 2003.

     A dog needs 750 points and 20 double-Qs. A dog earns a point for each second they run under course time (rounded up to whole seconds). A double-Q is qualifying in both a Standard course and a Jumpers With Weaves course on the same day.


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