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Dog shows manual

 

Introduction

Manual

Calendar

 

(Source: REGLEMENT D’EXPOSITIONS U.R.C.S.H. in French)

Warning! This manual concerns mainly dog shows in Belgium, although many of these notes are also valid in other countries.

 

1. The preparation

To participate in dog shows, we must present the dog show in all its facets to the judge.

The individual inspections include:

  • A static part, during which the dog must be held in a standard position and show his pride and elegance, and sometimes let himself feel the parts of his body and show his teeth.
  • A dynamic part, to allow the judge to evaluate how the dog runs.

To let the judgment take place properly, it is necessary to train the dog:

  • to remain fixed in the standard position while a stranger looks at him and feels him,
  • to show his teeth to a stranger,
  • to trot normally at the leash with his guide in a training ring.

In this way, the guide also takes experience to remain calm and master of the dog.

 

2. The registration

Before a dog may participate in the dog show, it must first be registered.

The registration can be done through forms, which are distributed in the exhibition halls or inserted in dog magazines, or online via the Internet.

The registration data will be used to prepare the catalog of the dog show. The dogs, which are not included in the catalog, cannot participate! It is therefore important to register on time and to fill in the correct information in the registration forms.

To determine the registration class, according to the pedigree, the age of the dog at the day of the dog show is taken into account.

The exhibitor can register his dog in only 1 individual class and in the Breeders class. For group classes, there is no restriction on the number of entries per dog.

 

Class Description
Baby For dogs from 4 to 6 months.

In this class, only the adjectives «Very Promising», «Promising» and «Sufficient» may be awarded.

This class does not account for the C.A.C., the C.A.C.I.B. and the B.O.B.
Puppy For dogs from 6 to 9 months.

In this class, only the adjectives «Very Promising», «Promising» and «Sufficient» may be awarded.

This class does not account for the C.A.C., the C.A.C.I.B. and the B.O.B.
Junior For dogs from 9 to 18 months.

In this class, the adjectives «Excellent», «Very Good», «Good», «Sufficient», «Disqualified» and «Cannot be judged» may be awarded.

This class does not account for the C.A.C. and the le C.A.C.I.B. but well for the B.O.B.
Intermediate For dogs from 15 to 24 months.

In this class, the adjectives «Excellent», «Very Good», «Good», «Sufficient», «Disqualified» and «Cannot be judged» may be awarded.

This class is taken into account for the C.A.C., the C.A.C.I.B. and the B.O.B.
Open For all dogs from 15 months.

In this class, the adjectives «Excellent», «Very Good», «Good», «Sufficient», «Disqualified» and «Cannot be judged» may be awarded.

This class is taken into account for the C.A.C., the C.A.C.I.B. and the B.O.B.
Working For dogs from 15 months.

In this class, the adjectives «Excellent», «Very Good», «Good», «Sufficient», «Disqualified» and «Cannot be judged» may be awarded.

Open for dogs bound to work, having received a classification award (qualification) or a C.Q.N./E.C.U. in an event open to C.A.C. and scheduled for the race.

The exhibitor must attach a certificate (or photocopy) to each entry in accordance with the directives of the F.C.I. model provided by the central organization of his country of residence (S.R.S.H., V.D.H., S.C.C., R.v.B., etc.). This statement refers to the type of the test and that the result is valid for this class. If the certificate is not attached to the registration form, the dog will be placed at the Open class.

Greyhounds, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Greenland Dogs and Alaskan Malamutes are also permitted if they are in possession of the certificate required by the F.C.I. model.

Great Danes are not bound to work.
Champion For dogs from 15 months.

In this class, the adjectives «Excellent», «Very Good», «Good», «Sufficient», «Disqualified» and «Cannot be judged» may be awarded.

Open to dogs that have obtained a title of National Champion or International Champion of the F.C.I. in a dog show recognized by the F.C.I.
A photocopy of the certificate is required. If it is not attached to the registration form, the dog will be placed at the open class.

This class is taken into account for the C.A.C., the C.A.C.I.B. and the B.O.B.
Veteran For dogs older than 8 years.

In this class, the adjectives «Excellent», «Very Good», «Good», «Sufficient», «Disqualified» and «Cannot be judged» may be awarded.

This class does not account for the C.A.C. and the le C.A.C.I.B. but well for the B.O.B.
Couple For two dogs of the same variety but of different sex, which are owned by the exhibitor, and also enrolled in a individual class.

In this class, the adjectives «Excellent», «Very Good», «Good», «Sufficient», «Disqualified» and «Cannot be judged» may be awarded.
Groups For at least three dogs of the same variety without sex difference, which are owned by the exhibitor, and also enrolled in a individual class.

In this class, the adjectives «Excellent», «Very Good», «Good», «Sufficient», «Disqualified» and «Cannot be judged» may be awarded.
Breeders For dogs from 15 months.

In this class, the adjectives «Excellent», «Very Good», «Good», «Sufficient», «Disqualified» and «Cannot be judged» may be awarded.

These dogs are owned by the breeder or exposed as such by himself.
Progeny For dogs (male or female) accompanied by at least three offspring, and also enrolled in a individual class.

In this class, the adjectives «Excellent», «Very Good», «Good», «Sufficient», «Disqualified» and «Cannot be judged» may be awarded.

This ranking takes into account only the quality of awards won by the descendants regardless of age and reproductive status, just as it is also present at the exhibition.

Table 1: registration classes for dog shows

Explanations of the table:

 

3. The day of the dog show

Access to the dog show is only authorized to dogs, where a recent veterinary certificate serving as evidence for vaccination against rabies is in your possession. If it is a first vaccination, it must have been made for at least 30 days. Dogs from abroad must have been vaccinated within a period less than 12 months. Warning! This regulation is valid only in Belgium. For other countries, informate on time, between other about the laws on importing animals in general and the importation of dogs in particular.

The access to the dog show happens trough an entrance reserved for registered exhibitors. One or more veterinarians monitor the general condition of dogs and bitches that are possibly in heat. They have the competence to examine the dogs showing symptoms of disease and, if necessary, to deny them the access to the exhibition halls. In addition, you must have the following documents with you:

  • the vaccination and other medical certificates
  • your participation certificate (registration confirmation)

If all or part of your entries were not yet paid, you must do it now at the secretariat of the dog show (in general, a supplement is charged for late payment). Warning! If you were unable to fully pay your dues, you could not participate in the dog show and you would come onto a black list that exclude you from all known dog shows, as long as you would not have fulfill your payment!

After entering the exhibition halls, it is recommended that you consult your catalog. The catalog is basically the working tool of the exhibitor. Through the first page of each day of exposure, you can find the ring, in which your dog will be judged. Besides the ring's number, the name of the judge and the breed, that he will evaluate, are mentioned. If there exists a map of the exhibition halls, you can consult it to find the path to your ring.

If you wish and if they are available, you can put your dog in a cage. Often, exhibitors of the same race come together in small groups to supervise dogs and equipment.

In the ring, at least 3 people are present: the judge and 2 ring commissioners. The ring commissioners have essentially 2 tasks:

  • to bring order into the ring and to create the circumstances for the judge to do his job as quiet and independent as possible.
  • to maintain the administration of the judge.

The exhibitor gets his participation number at the ring commissioners before the judgments begin: in this way the exhibitor communicates the presence of dogs enrolled in the dog show. This number must be worn visibly by the dog's guide as soon as the dog enters the ring. It is very important to wear the number that corresponds to the dog in the catalog: the judge has no right to look at the catalog, consequently he only judges by the numbers.

After receiving his number, it is important for exhibitors to know in what order the judgments happen. Indeed, the ring commissioners and the judges are not responsible for the changing times, that the judgments begin. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to consult regularly the ring and his table, to arrive not late.

It is good to know that the judgments generally happen in a fixed pattern:

  • They work by color or size.
  • Males go first in the order established in the catalog.

    1. The judgements always start with the puppies.
    2. Then comes the youth class.
    3. Then follow the classes, which are taken into account for C.A.C. judgments, ie classes Intermediate, Open, Working Dogs and Champion.
    4. The judgements end with the Veteran class, which does not account for the C.A.C.


  • Next, the females get a chance in the same order.

From the moment when your race is called, follow the instructions of the ring commissioners and the judge. The judge's task is to make a comparison between the characteristics of the dogs and standard of the F.C.I. His assessments of each party will lead ultimately to an overall assessment.

Remember, that an aggressive behavior justifies a basis for exclusion. Also consider that the mood of the guide (e.g. excitement) is perceived by the dog. The ideal combination is an experienced guide with a trained dog!

In each class, at least the first three dogs are awarded.

The classes Puppies, Youth and Veteran do not participate in the competition for the C.A.C. Warning: if a dog in the Youth class gets the qualifier «Excellent», he can compete for the B.O.B. title with dogs, which compete for the C.A.C.! This judgment happens after the C.A.C. judgment.

Thus, we come to C.A.C. judgments. These inspections take place separately for each sex among all classes for adult dogs. First, the males are judged by class. After classes Intermediate, Open, Working Dogs and Champion got their qualifiers, the first two dogs in each class compete for the C.A.C. and the Reserve-C.A.C. Next, the same happens with the females.

The individual judgments end with the decision for the B.O.B. Normally, this evaluation happens between the male and the female, which won the C.A.C. Exceptionally, a dog in the Youth class (male or female), which has been graded «Excellent», can also compete for the title.

The best couple and best group will be judged in the main ring. This ruling concerns the homogeneity of two dogs of different sexes for the best couple and the uniformity of more than two dogs together for the best group.

Important to know: when the judgments are complete, get your certificates at the ring commissioners. Without these cards, you can not pick up your prize at the table of prizes!

Are you selected for the main ring? In this case, you should also pick up your certificate in your own ring. With this card the dog's guide walks with your dog into the main ring, when it starts. The order of presentation is indicated in the catalog.

Most exhibitions end between 17:00 hours and 18:00 hours.

If you have more questions about the judgments you can always call the secretariat of the dog show.

 

4. The championships

(Sources: Championnat National URCSH (in French) and FCI REGULATIONS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP)

The purpose of participating in championships is:

  • to earn the most points possible to obtain titles
  • to receive champion titles
  • to gain notoriety for your kennel

The championships are set in 3 cases:

  • the club championship: ask for the information to your breeder's club. In the case of the Belgian Great Dane Club (BDDC - CBDA), there is a championship for the Best Great Dane of the Year (in French).
  • the national championship. For Belgium, the National Championship of the URCSH (in French) is taken into account. For other countries, please contact the national authority of the country where the dog show takes place.
  • the international championship. In this case, the settlement of the F.C.I. is applied.

For the Belgian championship, the rules are the following:

  • to obtain 4 C.A.C., with at least one received at a C.A.C.I.B. dog show, from at least 3 different judges within a period of at least 1 year between the first and last obtained C.A.C.
  • The C.A.C. obtained at a dog show organized by the S.R.S.H. counts double. This dog show is currently the Brussels Dog Show.

For the international championship, the following rules shall apply:

For obtaining the title of International Champion of Beauty contest, the following conditions must be met:

  1. in at least 3 different states, under at least 3 different judges, having won C.A.C.I.B. certificates.
  2. Between the first and last C.A.C.I.B. there must be a period of at least 1 year and 1 day elapsed.

Exceptions on items a. and b. may be permitted, provided they are approved by the General Committee of the F.C.I.

 
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