“Tokai”

Tokai and his owners train in man trailing, bite work, obedience, and more. They travel between Southern California and Montana homes, camp and hike, and have horses. Tokai is loyal, intelligent, and a sweetheart.

Chris and Mark Andrus accomplished this with their first Beauceron. Tokai opened the door to a remarkable range of activities for Chris and Mark. They learned new sports, sought instruction, and developed the skills to succeed with him. Mark’s tracking partnership and Chris’s Barn Hunt accomplishments deserve particular recognition. I am proud of the work they have invested and the opportunities they have given Tokai to develop.

CT — Champion Tracker: completion of Tracking Dog or Tracking Dog Urban, Tracking Dog Excellent, and Variable Surface Tracking. The dog must follow human scent, negotiate increasingly demanding conditions, and identify articles along the track. Variable Surface Tracking includes hard surfaces and an urban setting. This title recognizes substantial, independently tested scenting ability and patient handler preparation. Mark and Tokai participated in the 2025 AKC National Tracking Invitational.

RATS — Barn Hunt Senior: the Senior title builds on earlier levels with more hidden rat tubes, a more demanding tunnel, and climbing requirements. The rats are protected inside ventilated tubes; the dog must distinguish their scent from decoys and communicate the finds. Tokai earned RATS with Chris on October 26, 2025, in Jamul, California.

GCH is AKC Grand Champion. CD requires three qualifying Novice obedience performances; RE requires three qualifying Rally Excellent courses. FDC requires two successful Farm Dog tests under different judges. BCAT represents 150 cumulative Fast CAT points. CGC recognizes evaluated everyday manners, and TKN recognizes trained Novice tricks. The breadth of this record reflects years of learning and teamwork.