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By Stephanie Tarlowe Block B. Dog Showing. What are Dog Shows?. A sport in which purebred dogs show off their abilities Conformation shows judge dogs on how well they fit breed standards, to evaluate breeding stock
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By Stephanie Tarlowe Block B Dog Showing
What are Dog Shows? • A sport in which purebred dogs show off their abilities • Conformation shows judge dogs on how well they fit breed standards, to evaluate breeding stock • Obedience shows test ability to obey commands, testing the dog's training and usefulness as a companion • Agility demonstrates a dog's versatility and agility
Types of Dog Shows or Trials • All-Breed: have 150 or more breeds competing in the same show • Specialty: have one specific breed or varieties of the same breed (such as Toy, Miniature, and Standard Poodles) • Group: feature one of the 7 groups
Entry Requirements • Registered with the AKC • Older than 6 months • Fit into offered classes • Meet breed standards • Be intact (not spayed/neutered)
Levels of Competition(Divided by Gender) • Puppy: 6 to 12 months; not yet a champion • Twelve-to-Eighteen Months: 12-18 months; not yet a champion • Novice: older than 6 months; have not yet won 3 1st prizes in the class, 1st prize Bred by Exhibitor, American-bred, or Open Classes, nor 1 or more points toward championship • Bred-by-Exhibitor: the exhibitor is the breeder and owner; not yet a champion • American-Bred: parents mated in America; born in America; not yet a champion • Open: any dog at least 6 months old
To Become a Champion... • Win 15 points, including 2 majors • A major is a win worth 3-5 points • Must be awarded by 3 different judges • Number of points awarded at each show varies • The more dogs entered, the more points won • Maximum number of points per show is 5
Who's Who • Breeders breed puppies to have ideal conformation • Owners buy the puppy they believe will do best in the show ring • Handlers/Exhibitors show the dogs in the ring • Groomers prepare the dogs before the show • Judges select the winning dogs
Winning Criteria • Teeth, muscles, bones, and coat texture best fit the breed standard • Demonstrate overall balance when viewed from profile • Well gaited • 1st to 4th place is awarded
Eligibility • Registered with the AKC • Enrolled in an Indefinite Listing Privilege program (if spayed or neutered) • Member of a Foundation Stock Service recorded breed, meeting all breed standards • 6 months or older
Competition: Level One • Novice: dogs are just getting started • Heel on Leash and Figure 8: demonstrate response to handler • Heel Free: off leash • Stand for Examination: cooperate for veterinarian • Recall: handler gets immediate response • Long Sit (1 minute): control for visitors • Long Down (3 minutes): remains laying down
Level Two • Open: more complicated, using both voice and signal commands • Heel Free and Figure 8: same as Novice (off leash) • Drop on Recall: can be lifesaving, giving handler control in difficult situations • Retrieve on Flat: bring object back on level ground • Retrieve over High Jump: bring object back over a jump • Long Sit (3 minutes): longer than novice, handler out of sight • Long Down (5 minutes): must remain down
Level Three • Utility: highest level of competition • Signal Exercise: shows response to commands without vocal cues • Scent Discrimination: ability to find handler’s scent in a pile of items • Directed Retrieve: follows directions to get a glove for the handler • Moving Stand and Examination: must heel, stand, and stay as the handler moves away; must remain in position for judge examination • Directed Jumping: clear a jump indicated by handler
Qualifying Score • Earns more than 50% of points for each exercise • Total of at least 170 points • Perfect score is 200
Judges • Determine if the handler and their dog executed the required exercises satisfactorily • Envisions a perfect performance and scores the dog and handler off of that
Awards • First • Blue • Second • Red • Third • Yellow • Fourth • White • Highest Dog in the Regular Classes • Blue and Gold • Highest Combined Score in Open B and Utility • Blue and Green
Sport demonstrating skill of dogs and handlers teamwork in navigating obstacles
How it Works • Handlers lead their off-leash dogs through a series of obstacles • Timed event • Faults determined by judge
Eligibility • Registered with with either • AKC • Indefinite Listing Privilege program • One year or older • Spayed and neutered dogs are allowed to compete
Level One • Novice: dogs new to agility • 13-15 obstacles in each course • Only 6 weave poles • Goal: perform obstacles with minimal handling technique • One point faults
Level Two • Open: dogs who completed the Novice level • 16-18 obstacles in each course • Up to 12 weave poles • Goal: complete more difficult obstacles with more handling skill required • Two point faults
Level Three • Excellent: dogs that completed the Open level • 18-20 obstacles in each course • Up to 12 weave poles • Goal: provide opportunity to show off skills of both handler and dog • Move quickly and efficiently with great teamwork • Excellent B level allows competitors to win the title of Master Agility Champion • Three point faults
Classes, Divided by Dog Height • Standard • Includes contact obstacles • Must place one paw in the yellow contact zone to avoid a fault • Jumpers with Weaves • No contact obstacles • Faster pace
Judges • Meet with exhibitors to explain review rules • Announce expected time for course • Determine faults during competition • Awards prizes
Faults • Each second over Standard Course Time • Taking an obstacle in the wrong order • Missing a contact zone • Displacing a bar/panel on a jump • Jumping off the pause table before the judge is through counting • Running around/refusing the next obstacle • Touching either the dog or any obstacle by the handler while running the course • Outside assistance • Handler failure to control a dog
Jump Heights • 8” Class: dogs up to 10” at the shoulder • 12” Class: dogs 10-14” at the shoulder • 16” Class: dogs 14-18” at the shoulder • 20” Class: dogs 18-22” at the shoulder • 24” Class: dogs over 22” at the shoulder
Jump Heights for Preferred Classes • (With lower jump heights and longer course times) • 4” Class: dogs up to 10” at the shoulder • 8” Class: dogs 10-14” at the shoulder • 12” Class: dogs 14-18” at the shoulder • 16” Class: dogs 18-22” at the shoulder • 20” Class: dogs over 22” at the shoulder
Obstacles • Dog Walk • A-Frame • Seesaw • Pause Table • Weave Poles • Open Tunnel • Closed Tunnel • Bar, Double Bar, Panel, Tire, Broad, Triple Bar, and One Bar Jumps
Awards • First Place • Blue • Second Place • Red • Third Place • Yellow • Fourth Place • White • Qualifying Score (“Leg”) • Green