List of Breeds Eligible for HCT

List of Breeds Eligible for HCT

List Of Breeds Eligible For HCT

HCT titles are limited to the listed breeds. JHD and trial titles may be earned by all breeds and mixes.

  • Appenzeller Sennenhund
  • Australian Cattle Dog
  • Australian Kelpie
  • Australian Koolie
  • Australian Shepherd
  • Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
  • Bearded Collie
  • Beauceron
  • Belgian Laekenois
  • Belgian Malinois
  • Belgian Sheepdog
  • Belgian Tervuren
  • Airedale Terrier
  • American Eskimo
  • Bernese Mountain Dog
  • Boerboel
  • Boxer
  • Dalmatian
  • Danish-Swedish Farmdog
  • Doberman Pinscher
  • German Pinscher
  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
  • Keeshond
  • Kerry Blue Terrier
Upon application to the AHBA Secretary, multipurpose breeds may be added by the Board to this section upon provision of documentation (breed descriptions, photos, accounts, books, etc.) showing historical use as a stock dog and current use as a stock dog, e.g., dogs engaged in practical stock work on a farm or ranch, participation in trials. Serious interest in herding qualities must be shown by owners and breeders. Dogs ineligible for HCT may participate fully in all trial classes and Junior Herding Dog.