2017
GCHB Whispering Lanes Just Right for Morninglow Owners: Leslie & Emilio Machado
Lopatin Award - RETIRED
This award was an annual award that was given to a member of the USACTC, Inc whose Coton had the highest AKC ranking each year.
2015 marked the first year the Lopatin Award was given to the Coton with the highest total points (combined of Breed and All Breed). The trophy was a perpetual award, owned by the club and inscribed with the winning Coton’s name and owner’s name. The winner was presented with a commemorative plaque to keep.
This award was originated and donated by Suzanne Lavigne and Andr’e Sauve for special recognition of the years of hard work established by the founder of USACTC, Inc. Leon and Helga Lopatin.
USACTC utilized the statistics and effective dates employed by The Canine Chronicle to calculate points earned.
2014
Since our breed went into the Non-Sporting group with AKC on July 2nd, the 2014 Board voted to only accept AKC show points for ranking after the breed was recognized.
The board voted to end all rare breed club points, as of July 1, 2014 to encourage people to show AKC. AKC ranking points for “Breed” from July 2nd to December 31, 2014 will be rewarded with beautiful crystal cubes to show our appreciation.
The Coton with the most points, (combined “Breed” and “All Breed”) receives the 2014 Lopatin Award.