Disc Dog
Disc Dog is an exciting, fast-paced, fun sport that all dogs and people can enjoy. UpDog has taken the basic game of fetch with a flying disc and expanded it into a whole bunch of fun games! Dogs of any breed, type, size or shape can play and be successful. If your dog can fetch, your dog can play UpDog! Dogs get points in every game and cumulative points earn UpDog Achievements (called “UPs”). Once you have earned a medal UP in at least 3 games you can apply for the AKC Disc Dog titles using the Title Application. For more information, see Title Structure below.
For more information about UpDog and getting involved in your local area so your dog can be recognized, please visit UpDog Challenge. There you can learn more about events in your area, UpDog games, and more!
In order for dogs to receive a title, owners must have a dog number in the AKC records so the titling information can be recorded. To see the types of numbers available and which one best fits your situation, see Title Eligibility below.
***NEW*** AKC now offers a quick and easy way to submit your Disc Dog Title Application! Try the new –
Title Application Portal (TAP)
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Title Eligibility
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- AKC Registration Number -This number is provided to a dog owner via a registration certificate received from the previous owner or via a puppy registration paper given to the new owner by the breeder.
- Purebred Alternative Listing Number (PAL) If a dog is purebred but an AKC Registration Number is not possible owners can apply for PAL number.
- Foundation Stock Service® (FSS) Number, This number is used for breeds whose status is currently in the foundational stage of being recorded into our registry and requires a copy of the dog’s pedigree.
- AKC Canine Partners Number – This number is given to either mixed breed dogs or a purebred.
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Title Structure
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UpDog Games and UPs
UpDog currenty has 10 fun games! Each game offers achievements for cumulative points earned–Bronze UP, Silver UP, Gold UP, Platinum UP, and Unobtanium UP. These are the UPs that count toward AKC Disc Dog Titles!
4WayPlay Bronze UP
4WayPlay Silver UP
4WayPlay Gold UP
4Way Play Platinum UP
4Way Play Unobtanium UPFreestyle Bronze UP
Freestyle Silver UP
Freestyle Gold UP
Freestyle Platinum UP
Freestyle Unobtanium UPGreedy Bronze UP
Greedy Silver UP
Greedy Gold UP
Greedy Platinum UP
Greedy Unobtanium UPTimeWarp Bronze UP
TimeWarp Silver UP
TimeWarp Gold UP
TimeWarp Platinum UP
TimeWarp Unobtanium UP7Up Bronze UP
7Up Silver UP
7Up Gold UP
7Up Platinum UP
7Up Unobtanium UPFrizgility Bronze UP
Frizgility Silver UP
Frizgility Gold UP
Frizgility Platinum UP
Frizgility Unobtanium UPSpaced Out Bronze UP
Spaced Out Silver UP
Spaced Out Gold UP
Spaced Out Platinum UP
Spaced Out Unobtanium UPFar Out Bronze UP
Far Out Silver UP
Far Out Gold UP
Far Out Platinum UP
Far Out Unobtanium UPFunKey Bronze UP
FunKey Silver UP
FunKey Gold UP
FunKey Platinum UP
FunKey Unobtanium UPThrowNGo Bronze UP
ThrowNGo Silver UP
ThrowNGo Gold UP
ThrowNGo Platinum UP
ThrowNGo Unobtanium UPAKC Disc Dog Titles
Any 3 UPs of a specific medal (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Unobtanium) will allow your dog to apply for the AKC title of that medal. So, once your dog earns the Bronze UP in 3 games, they are eligible to apply for the AKC Disc Dog Bronze title! If your dog is a superstar and earns the Bronze UP in 6 games, you can apply for the Disc Dog Bronze Elite title! AKC has titles for the Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Unobtanium UPs.
UP in 3 Games UP in 6 Games AKC Title Disc Dog Bronze (DDB) Disc Dog Bronze Elite (DDBE) Disc Dog Silver (DDS) Disc Dog Silver Elite (DDSE) Disc Dog Gold (DDG) Disc Dog Gold Elite (DDGE) Disc Dog Platinum (DDP) Disc Dog Platinum Elite (DDPE) Disc Dog Unobtanium (DDU) Disc Dog Unobtanium Elite (DDUE) Note: Some UpDog games have multiple levels of competition. At this time AKC is only recognizing titles earned in Level 1.
Disc Dog Title Succession
Higher level titles will replace lower level titles on a dog’s pedigree. So, if your dog previously had earned a Disc Dog Bronze (DDB) title and you apply for a Disc Dog Silver (DDS), the Disc Dog Bronze title will be superseded and will no longer display on the dog’s name. Elite titles are considered separate accomplishments. An Elite title will only supersede a title of the same medal, or an Elite title of a lower medal. See the table below for exact details on title succession.
Basic Title Suppresses Elite Title Suppresses Disc Dog Bronze (DDB) – Disc Dog Bronze Elite (DDBE) DDB Disc Dog Silver (DDS) DDB Disc Dog Silver Elite (DDSE) DDB, DDBE, DDS Disc Dog Gold (DDG) DDB, DDS Disc Dog Gold Elite (DDGE) DDB, DDBE, DDS, DDSE, DDG Disc Dog Platinum (DDP) DDB, DDS, DDG Disc Dog Platinum Elite (DDPE) DDB, DDBE, DDS, DDSE, DDG, DDGE, DDP Disc Dog Unobtanium (DDU) DDB, DDS, DDG, DDP Disc Dog Unobtanium Elite (DDUE) DDB, DDBE, DDS, DDSE, DDG, DDGE, DDP, DDPE, DDU -
Applying for Titles
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Once you have earned enough UPs for your chosen title, you need to complete the UpDog Disc Dog Title Application. You will also need to submit proof of the UPs that your dog has earned–just print out a copy of your UpDog certificates. (It is okay if the UPs were earned with different handlers!)
The application, $30 processing fee, and proof of the UPs must be sent to:
AKC Performance Events Department
Attn: UpDog Title
8051 Arco Corporate Dr/Ste 100
Raleigh, NC 27617Email: performanceevents@akc.org
Click here for a sample of a completed Disc Dog Title Application packet to see it all put together.
For faster service, you can apply for your title online using the Title Application Portal (TAP)
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For AKC Clubs: Hosting an UpDog Event
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UpDog is a fantastic activity to hold alongside your existing events! There are several options for hosting UpDog events and more information can be found on the UpDog website at https://updogchallenge.com/clubs/.
Interested clubs may also contact help@updogchallenge.com to discuss incorporating UpDog.
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Resources
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- UpDog Challenge website
- For AKC Clubs: Hosting an UpDog Event
- Disc Dog Title Application (PDF)
- Disc Dog Purebred Alternate Listing App (fillable PDF)
- Sample Completed Disc Dog Application Packet (PDF)
- AKC’s announcement acknowledging Disc Dog titles (PDF)