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The AKC TopDogs rally report is a tool that summarizes competitive achievement in AKC Rally classes. It aggregates results from specific classes and provides sortable leaderboards so handlers, breeders and fans can see which dogs stand out. If you purchased a Points Progression Report, you will receive it via email and can also access it through your Order History page under My Reports. If the message does not appear in your main inbox, check your spam or junk folder to ensure you don’t miss the delivery.
The report focuses on performance in the Rally rings and uses clearly defined metrics to determine placement. Dogs only qualify for the TopDogs listing if they earned points in designated classes or achieved a minimum number of high-level qualifications. These inclusion rules and sorting choices are important to understand for an accurate interpretation of the rankings and to make informed decisions when generating reports for different time frames or purposes.
Which performances count for the TopDogs report
The TopDogs ranking is built from results in three specific AKC Rally classes: Rally Master, Rally Excellent B, and Rally Advanced B. To appear on a TopDogs list a dog must have either earned points from one of those classes or recorded at least one triple Q. In addition, dogs become eligible to accumulate RACH points after earning the Rally Excellent (RE) title and then posting scores of 91 or higher. These rules ensure the leaderboards reflect sustained, high-quality performance across the sport rather than one-off successes.
How the report is calculated and sorted
The report offers multiple ways to view and rank competitors. You can display the top 25, 50, or 100 dogs, and sort the list by several fields: Title, Points, Triple Q’s, or the dog’s computed Score. The Score is a simple formula: (Triple Q’s x 10) + Points. This combined metric balances frequent top-level qualifications with accumulated point totals, allowing viewers to weigh consistency against peak performance when scanning the leaderboard.
Sorting considerations for different report periods
When you generate a report limited to a calendar year—either the current or the previous year—AKC recommends sorting by Points, Triple Q’s or Score rather than by Title. A title is an achievement that a dog can earn at any time in its career; including it as the primary sort criterion for a single-year list may distort the picture by elevating dogs based on lifetime honors instead of recent competitive activity. Choosing Points, Triple Q’s or Score produces a clearer ranking of that year’s performance.
Report scope and filter options
Reports can be tailored by breed or group, or you can view results across all AKC recognized breeds. The lifetime TopDogs report operates slightly differently: it allows sorting by Titles, Points, Triple Q’s or Score, giving a long-term perspective on competitive accomplishment. Use the breed and group filters to compare dogs within a specific population, or choose the all-breeds option to see how competitors stack up across the entire sport.
Practical tips when using the reports
For handlers and clubs preparing season summaries or awards, rely on the Score metric for balanced assessment, and consult both Points and Triple Q’s for nuance. For year-by-year comparisons, avoid using Titles as the primary sort field; for lifetime achievement lists, Titles can be meaningful and are appropriate. Finally, when you purchase analysis products such as the Points Progression Report, check both your email and your account Order History to retrieve the document, including the spam folder if necessary.
Summary of key rules
In short: the TopDogs report includes dogs with points in Rally Master, Rally Excellent B, or Rally Advanced B, or with at least one triple Q. RACH points start accumulating after the RE title is earned and 91+ scores are achieved. The Score formula is (Triple Q’s x 10) + Points. For calendar-year reports, prioritize sorting by Points, Triple Q’s or Score; for lifetime lists, Titles are also valid sort criteria. These guidelines ensure the reports accurately reflect both recent and historical performance in AKC Rally.