FCI International Obedience Champion
The FCI International Obedience Champion (CIOB) is awarded by the FCI to dogs that gain two CACIOB awards under the conditions set out in the Regulations for the FCI International Championship. The CACIOB is the international obedience award that counts toward this title.
What's required?
- ✓ 2× CACIOB, in at least 2 different countries, with at least 1 year between first and last
- ✓ This rule must be confirmed manually. (manual check required)
Earning the title
A dog needs two CACIOB awards to qualify for the FCI International Obedience Champion title.
The two awards cannot come from the same event alone. They must be gained in at least two different countries, and at least 366 days must separate the first award from the last. This spread over more than a year and across borders is a fixed part of the requirement.
Minimum age
A dog must be at least 15 months old to count toward the title.
Qualification in the ring
The dog must achieve a qualification of at least GOOD to meet the show requirement for this title.
Frequently asked questions
Can both CACIOB awards be won in the same country?
No. The two awards must be gained in at least two different countries.
How much time must pass between the two awards?
At least 366 days must separate the first award from the last, so the qualifying period spans more than a year.
Official source
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