USLHC Fit for Function Certificate
Fit for Function recognizes Lancashire Heelers and their owners for demonstrated aptitude in performiing the historic duties of the breed.
To be considered for this certificate, dogs must demonstrate breed-appropriate aptitude in herding (by earning a test-level or more advanced herding title) AND vermin hunting (by earning a novice-level or more advanced vermin hunting title).
Herding Titles: a test-level (or above) herding title from a recognized organization. Test-level titles include:
- Herding Test (HT) and Pre-Trial Test (PT) — American Kennel Club
- Junior Herding Dog (JHD) or Herding Capability Tests (HCT) — American Herding Breed Association
Vermin hunting titles: a novice-level (or above) individual vermin hunting title from a recognized organization. Novice level titles include:
- Novice Barn Hunt (RATN) — Barn Hunt Association
- Ratter (RAT) — Happy Ratters
- Trailing and Locating, Level 1 (TL-I) — North American Sport Dog Association
- Novice Go-to-Ground (GTG) — Jack Russel Terrier Club of America
Eligibility
- The dog must be an AKC-registered or AKC PAL Lancashire Heeler.
- Titles must be earned through recognized organizations such as AKC, AHBA, ASCA, Barn Hunt, Happy Ratters, NASDA, JRTCA or others indicated on the application. (Sports or titles not listed in the table may be petitioned for consideration.)
- The owner must be a member in good standing with the USLHC.
Award Levels
- Fit for Function certificate
Dogs earning this distinction may ys the club suffix of FF where appropriate.
Application Process
Owners must submit a completed application with documentation of earned titles (e.g., certificates).
Verification of titles will be conducted by the USLHC Awards Committee.