National Kishu Ken Club Titles

Starting in June 2022, the National Kishu Ken Club will begin to roll out and accept applications for our breed club title program. With the exception of the Register of Merit, which is Kishu Ken exclusive, the National Kishu Ken Club will accept applications from any registered or recorded purebred, landrace, or mixed breed dog which can definitively prove they qualify for these awards.

Record and application fees are waived for National Kishu Ken Club members. 
Non-members and non-Kishu Ken must include an application fee detailed on the application itself.

Learn more about the title programs below.
Versatility Certificate
The NAKC versatility certificate recognizes dogs and owners who have gone above and beyond in proving their dogs in multiple arenas and walks of life. This title has two levels: VC & VCX
Requirements & Application coming soon
​Versatility Certificate awards
Register of Merit
Register of Merit is to acknowledge dogs and bitches whose progeny have received both quantitative and qualitative awards in the sport of conformation in any Kishu Ken appropriate venue.
​Requirements & Application coming soon
​Register of Merit awards
Adventure Dog
The Adventure Dog title was developed by the NAKC to recognize dogs and owners who may not hunt, but are out every day with their dogs doing the things they do best. This title has two levels: AD & ADX.
​Requirements & Application coming soon
​Adventure Dog awards
Excellent Certificate
The NAKC Excellent Certificate program allows dogs who have received yuryo or "excellent" ratings at any NIPPO or NIPPO-style approved show to add the EXC suffix title to their name.
Requirements & Application coming soon
​Excellent Certificate awards
Hunting Instinct Program
The NAKC Hunting Instinct Program recognizes dogs for their awards and titles in field trials and hunting events which may reasonably prove a dog's ability to perform in the field.
​Requirements & Application coming soon
​Hunting Instinct Program awards
Hunting Hound
As the breed club for a hound dedicated to the pursuit of large game, the NAKC developed the Hunting Hound suffix title to recognize hounds in the field, hunting legal game and non-game animals.
​Requirements & Application coming soon
Hunting Hound awards