05 United Kennel Club Conformation
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This article is from the United Kennel Club FAQ, by Cindy Tittle Moore rpd-info@netcom.com
05 United Kennel Club Conformation
Two conformation titles are awarded: UKC Show Champion and Grand Show
Champion. A UKC Champion meets three criteria: has a minimum of 100
UKC championship points; has aquired championship points under three
different judges, has won either a Best Male or Best Female of Show.
At least two of the shows, under stwo different judges, must have had
competition (eg the winning dog defeats other dogs rather than winning
by default). A Grand Champion wins that title by winning against all
other champions of the breed in at least five shows under at least
three different judges.
Dogs are weighed and measured for height at every show to determine if
the dog fits within the requirements of the standard. Dogs need only
be measured once when the same club is offering more than one event in
a weekend
Grooming is not allowed in the ring and includes grooming tools, spray
bottles and wiping cloths.
Owners or handlers may not use any means of attracting the dog's
attention such as food, keys, or squeakers. You may speak or snap your
fingers to your own dog. If you bait in the ring you are excused.
The classes are:
1. Puppy Class - for males/females 6 months to under 1 year of age.
2. Junior Class - for males/females 1 year to under 2 years of age.
3. Senior Class - for males/females 2 years to under 3 years of age.
4. Veteran Class - for males/females 3 years of age and over.
5. Best Male Class - first place winners of puppy, junior, senior and
veteran classes.
6. Best Female Class - as for males
7. Best of Winners - Composed of the Best Male of Show and Best
Female of Show classes.
Ribbons are awarded for placement in conformation and obedience events
and are: blue for first, red for second, green for third and yellow
for fourth.
Dogs shown in variety classes: American Eskimo, Belgian Shepherd Dog,
Collie, Dachshund, Fox Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Manchester
Terrier.
Breeds with Height Disqualifications: Akita, Australian Cattle Dog,
Basset Hound, Beagle, Belgian Shepherd Dog, Briard, Brittany Spaniel,
Canaan Dog, Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Havanese,
Irish Wolfhound, Kerry Blue Terrier, Kuvasz, Miniature Pinscher,
Miniature Schnauzer, Papillon, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Puli,
Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba, Siberian Husky, Standard Schnauzer, Vizsla,
Weimaraner, Whippet.
Dogs with Weight Disqualifications: Boston Terrier, Chihuahua, French
Bulldog, Havanese, Irish Wolfhound, Manchester Terrier, Pekingese, Toy
Fox Terrier.
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