CDCA Sponsored Programs
Top Performance Awards
The Top Performance Awards were implemented to recognize the achievements of the performance Canaan Dog and its owner/handler.
Versatility Awards
The CDCA Versatility Program recognizes Canaan Dogs that excel in many types of competition, including Conformation, Obedience, Tracking, Herding, and Agility.
Register of Merit
The Register of Merit program recognizes Canaan Dogs who have produced outstanding offspring.
Member and Dog of the Year
The Dog of the Year (DOTY) award is meant to recognize the achievements of a Canaan Dog that exemplifies the best of our breed to the Canaan Dog community and/or the general community of pure-bred dog fanciers, or the world at large.
Herding Certification
The Herding Certification program recognizes Canaan Dogs which pass a Herding Instinct Evaluation.