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United Show Information For Beginners

Candid Photo taken at the Carnation City Kennel Club's Saturday morning, September 6th, 2008, UKC (during Best In Show judging) in Ravenna Ohio.

Candid photo taken of Judging at the Carnation City Kennel Club's Saturday morning, September 6th, 2008, UKC show in Ravenna, Ohio. Judge Robert Collins officiating.

Photo taken by 'Photos by Susan and Lennah'. Author pictured with her Doberman, Raney, taking a Best of Breed under Judge Jim Jones at Carnation City Kennel Club's May 19th, 2006, UKC show in Randolph, Ohio.

UKC Dog Show Information For Beginners by Linda A Rusinko ***** This book is dedicated to my beloved Dobermans, past and present, without whom I would never have discovered the wonderful world of dog shows.

Feel free to spread the word! Pass the link to this PDF file publication on to anyone seeking knowledge about showing in the UKC. No part(s) of this publication may be copied for commercial use or purposes. Photographs Copyright 2010-2011 by Raney Days Photography

UKC Dog Show Information For Beginners

By Linda A Rusinko

Throughout history have been bred and developed for specific purposes and functions, such as guardians, herding dogs, hunters, and cherished family companions. In serving mankind, dogs are trained for Search and Rescue operations, the military, police work, to lead the blind, and as Independence dogs for the disabled. They are trained as Therapy Dogs to visit nursing homes and local libraries for programs such as Paws For Reading, where children read to the dogs.

Is it any wonder that the many people who share their lives with these remarkable canines wish to become more involved in dog events? Sharing a common interest for dog sports, people gather nearly every week-end all over the nation to test the quality and working ability of their dogs against those from other breeders and hobbyists, and compete for the honor of taking home a new Champion or Performance .

There are various dog registries in North America that offer and performance events. The one best known for promoting 'the Total Dog' philosophy is the United Kennel Club. The United Kennel Club was formed in 1898 and is the second largest canine registry (and the largest Performance Dog registry) in the United States. It is an international registry and currently recognizes over 300 separate breeds. UKC offers All-Breed, Multi Breed or Single Breed conformation shows, Obedience trials, Rally trials, Agility trials, Weight Pull, , and Racing as well as Field Trials, and Trials, Water Races, and Squirrel and Coon Events, and Bench Shows in over 13000 licensed events annually. Registering your dog with the United Kennel Club.

If you are considering showing your dog in the UKC, registration is the first step.

Even if your dog has no registration papers from another registry, or is a mixed breed, or has a breed specific disqualification in its UKC Breed Standard, you can still compete with your dog in UKC's performance events and Junior Showmanship.

UKC offers Full Registration to all dogs from UKC registered parents, providing the dog has no breed specific disqualifications.

Single Registration is for dogs who are registered in a UKC acknowledged registry [such as The , any FCI registry, The Kennel Club (Great Britain), or The ] that do not not have UKC registered parents. All dogs with Full Registration and Single Registration are eligible to enter Conformation, Junior Showmanship and performance events at licensed shows.

Check on the UKC's website, at http://www.ukcdogs.com/ for 'Registration Requirements' on all UKC breeds.

Limited Privilege Registration is for mixed breeds, or dogs whose parents are unknown, or a purebred dog without registration papers from an acknowledged registry, or a dog with a breed specific disqualification as stated in the UKC's Breed Standards. All dogs accepted into the LP program must be spayed or neutered. LP registered dogs may be shown in UKC performance events, and Junior Showmanship at licensed events.

If you have purchased a or adult dog from UKC registered parents, you should have received either an 'Application for Permanent Registration' form or Full Registration papers transferred into your name. These certificates must be completed and submitted to the UKC in order to permanently register the puppy or adult dog in your name. Late fees will apply to dogs over one year of age that are still only registered with an Application for Permanent Registration.

Forms and Fees for registration are listed on UKC's website. Registration Forms can also be downloaded from the site.

Is your dog currently UKC registered?

Yes, I have an: Application for Permanent Registration

...... No, and I have no registration paperwork for my dog: See Limited Privilege Registration.

Permanent Registration Certificate

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What type of registration application will your dog need? If you already have a puppy from a UKC registered litter, you will only need to send in its No, but I do have registration with another registry: See Application for Permanent Registration Paper that Single Registration. you should have received from the breeder. If you did not purchase a puppy from UKC registered parents, but it does have registration papers from another UKC recognized registry, you'll need to fill out a Single Registration Form. If your dog has a breed disqualification or is not purebred, then you need to fill out a Limited Privilege Registration Form. Dogs with AKC Limited registration may be eligible for UKC Single Registration, if no breed related or general disqualifying faults are present. UKC "Application for Permanent Registration" serves as a temporary registration certificate confirming the dog has been registered as part of a UKC registered Litter.

This certificate must be completed and submitted back to UKC in order to permanently register the dog and begin an active file on the dog. If this certificate is not redeemed with UKC, the dog can not compete in UKC events, UKC will not recognize competition points earned by the dog, and UKC will not register offspring produced by the dog.

When submitting the "Application for Permanent Registration" be sure to:

Step 1: Provide the color of the puppy on the front of the certificate, and variety if applicable

Step 2: Obtain the Seller(s) Signature(s) on the back of the certificate. The signature(s) must match the name(s) as listed on the front of the certificate as "Registrant (owner(s) on record"

Step 3: Provide the Date of Purchase (Month/Day/Year) you obtained the dog

Step 4: Provide your name(s), signature(s), address, city, state and zip code, phone number and email. If the dog is being registered to more than one person, check the box indicating whether or not both signatures will be required to transfer the dog or register a litter.

Step 5: Provide the color and the name of the dog. Dog name cannot exceed 30 characters and spaces, must include at least two words, and cannot be lewd, offensive, or inappropriate. UKC reserves the right to reject or change what it deems an offensive name.

**Please note, any alterations (whiteout, cross out, erasures) will void the document and require an Affidavit form. Also, UKC is not responsible for errors caused by illegible handwriting.

Step 6: Enclose the proper fees. Below is a list of our current registration packages and fees for transferring a dog into your name.

Sample Application for Permanent Registration

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UKC "Permanent Registration Certificate" serves as proof of your dog's registration with UKC and confirms the dog is eligible for all registration, breeding, and event participation privileges.

To transfer the dog into your name, complete and submit the original certificate to UKC so you will be recognized as the registrant of record for this dog.

When submitting the "Permanent Registration Certificate" be sure to:

Step 1: Obtain the Seller(s) Signature(s) on the back of the certificate. The signature(s) must match the name(s) as listed on the front of the certificate as "owner(s) on record"

Step 2: Provide the Date of Purchase (Month/Day/Year) you obtained the dog

Step 3: Provide your name(s), signature(s) address, city, state and zip code, phone number and email. If the dog is being registered to more than one person, check the box indicating whether or not both signatures will be required to transfer the dog or register a litter.

Step 4: If changing the dog's registered name, provide the name of the dog in the area provided. Name cannot exceed 30 characters and spaces, must include at least two words, and cannot be lewd, offensive, or inappropriate. UKC reserves the right to reject or change what it deems an offensive name.

**Please note, any alterations (whiteout, cross out, erasures) will void the document and require an affidavit form. Also, UKC is not responsible for errors caused by illegible handwriting.

Step 5: Enclose the proper fees.

**A Late Fee will apply if your dog is over one year of age and still only registered with an Application for Permanent Registration. For a new owner the late fee is $20.00. For the original breeder (listed as Current owner of record on the front of the certificate) the late fee is $10.00.

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Single Registration is the procedure by which a purebred dog, not born in a UKC registered litter, may be registered with United Kennel Club, Inc. Dogs must be registered with a UKC acknowledged registry, and show proof of such by submitting a copy of the Registration Certificate from that registry.

The owner of a single-registered dog has the same rights and privileges as the owner of a dog whose litter was UKC registered. Single-registered dogs may participate in any UKC licensed event for which the breed is eligible. A dog with a disqualifying fault, as determined by the applicable UKC breed standard, is ineligible for single registration.

UKC tailors the rules for single registration to the needs of each individual breed and takes into account the wishes of our individual national breed associations. Accordingly, the rules for single registration vary slightly depending on the breed of dog to be registered. If your dog is accepted for single registration, you will receive a registration certificate with a three-generation pedigree and Easy Entry™ card.

Before you apply for single registration. Check with the UKC Registration Department to see if your breed has any special requirements for single registration. You will need to provide the following information:

1. Breed of dog; 2. Age of dog; 3. Whether dog's sire and dam are UKC registered; 4. Whether your dog is presently registered with another registry and the name of that registry; 5. Owner of the dam at the time your dog was born; 6. Whether your dog is spayed/neutered.

General Required Documents for Single Registration: 1. UKC Application for Single Registration sample shown below. 2. Photocopy of the dog’s registration certificate from an UKC acknowledged registry. For all breeds we acknowledge AKC, The Kennel Club (Great Britain), Canadian Kennel Club and any FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) registry. **A copy of the registration certificate MUST be provided. A certified pedigree cannot be used in place of the registration certificate. 3. The dog's complete three generation pedigree (photocopy or handwritten).

** Any dog registered under a non-breeding agreement (limited registration) will be required to submit three color photographs of the dog (one from each side and one from the front). All photos should be take at eye level while the dog is standing. Photos should include the whole dog; take care and be sure to not cut off the dog's feet.

When submitting the Application for Single Registration be sure to:

Step 1: Provide the breed of your dog, it’s variety (if applicable), and your dog’s date of birth. If your dog already has a Temporary Listing number with us, please provide that as well.

Step 2: Provide your dog’s sex, color, and tattoo number (if applicable). Indicate whether your dog is spayed or neutered, and the date it was altered. If you know the registrant of the sire and dam at the time of breeding, please provide those names. Finally, complete your dog’s registered name. Dog name cannot exceed 30 characters and spaces, must include at least two words, and cannot be lewd, offensive, or inappropriate. UKC reserves the right to reject or change what it deems an offensive name.

Step 3: Provide your name(s), signature(s) address, city, state and zip code, phone number and email. If the dog is being registered to more than one person, check the box indicating whether or not both signatures will be required to transfer the dog or register a litter. Unsigned applications will not be accepted.

Step 4: Your dog’s three generation pedigree may be handwritten in this space, or you may attach a photocopy.

Step 5: Include proof of registration with a UKC acknowledged registry. ‘Proof’ must be a copy of the dog’s registration certificate; certified pedigrees will not suffice as ‘proof.’

Step 5: Enclose the proper fees.

Step 6: Read through the Important Information and Rules Governing Single Registration.

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UKC Limited Privilege Registration is offered by UKC to encourage all dog owners to be active and enjoy time with their dogs. This program accepts Mix Bred dogs (also known as American Mixed Bred dogs, or AMB), purebred dogs of unknown or incomplete pedigrees, purebred dogs registered with registries the UKC does not acknowledge, and purebred dogs with disqualifying faults. Dogs enrolled in the LP Program must be spayed or neutered and, if accepted, are eligible to compete in all Performance Events for which the breed is eligible; however, they are not eligible for conformation events. LP listed purebred dogs of the Group are eligible for Hunting Retriever events

Documents necessary for Limited Privilege Registration are as follows:

Step 1: Completed Limited Privilege Registration Application,

Step 2: Spay/neuter certificate, or if not available, then have a licensed veterinarian complete and sign the statement on the Application for Limited Privilege Application.

Step 3: Pay current fee.

(Optional) if you wish to have the dog identified as a specific breed, two color photographs (3 inches x 3 inches minimum) of the dog, one standing in profile and the other a close up of the dog's head must be submitted so that the dog can be compared to the given breed standard.

* Registration forms reprinted with permission from United Kennel Club, Inc. Your Total Dog Registry Since 1898

UKC Ch. Haradwater's Step Aside, owned by Linda Zielinski/Margaret Ritch, and bred by Luis Gonglaves & Mario & Sonia Marques. Showing your dog in Conformation

What does ‘Conformation’ mean?

The term ‘Conformation’ refers to a dogs structure, and how well that dog conforms to its written UKC breed standard of perfection.

'Dog Handling' is the art of presenting a dog at its best for a conformation judging evaluation. If you are interested in obtaining your dogs United Kennel Club Conformation Championship, this guide will enable you to understand the steps towards completing your dogs title.

If you have ever watched a Dog Show on TV, you may have witnessed dog handling at its finest. It sure looks easy to run around the ring with a dog and win ribbons and trophies. But like in any other sport, a certain amount of talent and skill are necessary in order to bring home those ribbons and trophies. And make no mistake, your dog must be close enough to it’s breed standard to deserve those awards. Not all dogs are cut out for the conformation ring.

Some people love to spend their weekends showing their own dogs. Some prefer to pay others to show their dogs for them in conformation. Hired exhibitors who handle other people’s dogs in the show ring are known as 'Professional Handlers'. They are highly skilled and talented people who do this for a living. They have spent years earning their reputation and may have handled a variety of different breeds to their Championships throughout their careers. Being an owner/handler means you will be showing against these professionals at dog events. Don’t let this intimidate you because as you practice and learn your own skills you will be just as good as they are down the road. Even they started out as novices in the beginning. The one factor they will always have in their favor is the variety of high quality dogs they have access to and you will be showing only the one or ones you own. If your dog is not the quality that can compete with the best of the best, then you may have a challenge on your hands in finishing your dogs Championship. It takes dedication, patience, and skill to become a good dog handler. And this doesn’t happen overnight.

IN THE UNITED KENNEL CLUB, PROFESSIONAL HANDLERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO HANDLE DOGS THAT THEY DO NOT OWN OR CO-OWN.

UKC events are family oriented shows and prefer that exhibitors handle their own dogs in the ring. You may give another exhibitor (one that is not a professional handler in any other registry) permission to show your dog, but they cannot ask for, or be given, compensation in any form for their help. UKC is an owner/handler venue. Different registries have different rules. Where do I find UKC Conformation dog show events?

You can go to the United Kennel Club's web address:

http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/WebPages/Home

Search Upcoming Events. Conformation and performance events like Obedience, Agility, Rally, Weight Pull, Dock Jumping, Lure-Coursing, and Terrier Races are posted both online and in the UKC Bloodlines Magazine.

(First photo was taken by 'Photos by Susan and Lennah') UCH D’Lano’s Guns N’Roses, CGC, TDI (Doberman ) taking Best Female and Best of Winners under UKC Judge Anna Harris.

Micki () taking Best Of Breed Adult and Toy Group 2nd at a Rare Breed Show.

Entering a UKC Dog Show:

UKC rules state that all dogs six months of age or older must have inoculations for , Distemper and Parvovirus to be eligible to compete at UKC events. Dogs under six months of age present on the grounds of any UKC event must have current inoculations for Canine Distemper and Parvovirus. Disciplinary actions will be taken for exhibitors that fail to comply with this rule. Exhibitors are responsible for the behavior of their dogs at UKC events. Dogs must have stable temperaments appropriate to their breed and be trained well enough that they can be safely evaluated by the judge, and do not present a threat to other people or dogs in attendance. When entering a UKC dog show, you will need to fill out an official UKC entry form and send it in to the club member who is in charge of that event (if pre-entering), or bring it to the show in person if 'Day of Show Entries' are accepted. These entry forms can be downloaded from UKC's website. Please read the entry form thoroughly. You are expected to fill it out completely and sign after reading the rules listed above your signature line.

All dogs, including you intend to show in the Novice Puppy Class, need to be permanently registered with the UKC, or have a Litter Registration number, or a Temporary Listing number, in order to compete at licensed events. All Registration forms can also be downloaded from UKC's website.

Most United Kennel Club events are entered on the ‘Day Of the Show’, with the option to 'Pre-Enter’ by a certain deadline, with a reduced entry fee. Since total entries are not known ahead of time, show catalogs will not be available.

One other feature UKC offers that is different from some registries is that most clubs will host 2 shows per day on Sat and Sun, and some clubs offer one or two Friday shows as well. Therefore, in the UKC, you can theoretically finish your dogs Championship in one week-end.

Each year, the UKC hosts its 'Premier Dog Show'. This is their largest yearly all-breed conformation event. For the Premier, all entries must be pre-entered and a show catalog will be available. It's best to pre-order a show catalog and pick it up when you arrive. UKC will have a limited number of catalogs available at the show site, for those that don't order one ahead of time.

Filling out an Entry Form:

Above is a blank entry form. Entry forms that are incomplete will not be accepted. Mistakes made while filling out a form could cost you Champion points or 'Legs' towards your performance titles. Make sure you double check all information. When you register your dog with the UKC, you will receive an 'Easy Entry Card' along with your registration papers. Example 'EEC' card below:

These Easy Entry Cards are the perfect size to carry in a wallet or purse and take to UKC events. Even if you have pre-entered an event, you may need to correct an entry form or verify information for an additional entry at that show. Certain breeds that are exhibited at Bench Shows and Hunting Trials ( and ), are required to present an EEC or their dogs UKC Registration Certificate at the time of entry.

Here is a sample entry form filled in. It's unlikely that anyone would actually enter all these classes during a show week-end, but as an example, this exhibitor entered Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Agility, and Weight Pull. The information listed on this entry is partially fictitious, as is some of the information on the sample EEC card. When filling out an entry form PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY!

Note: All Obedience classes require the dog's height at shoulder be listed. Even in Novice Obedience, your dog will be required to perform a jump. In this case it is a 'Recall Over High Jump'. Rally 3 classes will be separated into 3 different divisions based on their height at shoulder, Rally 1 and Rally 2 classes do not have separate divisions. All Agility classes are divided into 3 separate height divisions. See UKC rules for division height requirements.

Best In Show winning at Carnation City Kennel Club's July 4th, 2009, events.

If you are uncertain of which conformation class your dog is eligible to compete in, or Junior Showmanship class your child is eligible to enter, midway down in the right hand column of your entry form, paragraphs 7. and 8. can be used for reference.

By signing the entry form you are stating that you understand UKC rules and regulations. The Rules and Regulations for all events can be found on the UKC website or purchased at the UKC Store. Please familiarize yourself with these rules before signing an entry form and showing your dog.

How to read a UKC Dog Event Listing: UKC Dog Event listings are usually full of abbreviations, and can be confusing for new exhibitors. Below is an example of a listing with explanations as to what all the abbreviations mean. Following that is a list of UKC breed abbreviations that are used on listings.

Explanation of Event Listing Entries Listed below is a typical event. The original event information is in black text. The commentary is in red.

PENNSYLVANIA (State where event is being held) LEWISBERRY (City where event is being held) (O) (event being held outside) CONF JS AGIL OBED RO (Type of events being offered - Conformation, Junior Showmanship, Agility, Obedience & ) TRAINED N' TALENTED (Name of Club hosting event) Aug 11 (Date of event); S1 (means this show is the first of two shows being held on the same day) Renee O'Donnell (Name of the Conformation Judge) JS (Junior Showmanship Judge) GUARD SCENT SIGHT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD) TERR (except TFT) COMP (Codes for the groups that will be offered in this conformation event – NOTE that the Dog or Toy Fox Terrier breed will not be offered); Wynell Brush AGIL (Name of the Agility Judge); Maude Tank (Name of the Obedience Judge) OBED; Laurie Williams RO (Name of the Rally Obedience Judge). Entries 7-8:30 am (If you are entering your dog into this event on the day of the show, you must submit your entry at the event site by the entry deadline time of 8:30) Show 9 am (Conformation Judging will begin at this time) AGIL & OBED Trial 8:30 am (Agility & Obedience Judging will begin at this time) RO Trial 11 am (Rally Obedience Judging will begin at this time) NLC: Novice Puppy, Sub Novice, (These are non-licensed classes for Conformation and Obedience that will be offered. No points toward UKC titles are awarded for wins in these classes. They are offered so you can bring your young/inexperienced dogs along for practice) Total Dog (May be offered by clubs hosting Conformation & eligible Performance event on the same day. Dogs meeting the required wins in both Conformation and Obedience at this event would receive a Total Dog award give by the club)

Aug 11; S2 (means this show is the second of two shows being held on the same day) Francis Geiger JS (GRP1) ABD BMD CAUC DP NEWF (GRP 3) BORZI CANAN RR WH (GRP4) BRIT FSP GR LR IS WEIM (GRP 5) AE ALKAI FS KAI (GRP6) ACD AS BDF GSD SS WS (GRP7) APBT RAT RUSS TFT (GRP 8) COTON MINPN POM PUG YT (When groups are not being offered, the assigned group number is then used, followed by the offered breeds within that assigned group) Entries 7-8:30 am Show ½ hour after S1 (This information is for the second event being offered on the same day)

Aug 12; Patrick O'Donnell JS GUARD SIGHT TERR COMP; Paul Bruneau SCENT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD); Wynell Brush AGIL; Maude Tank OBED; Laurie Williams RO Entries 7-8:30 am Show 9 am AGIL & OBED Trial 8:30 am RO Trial 11 am

DOS $25 cash only; (Some clubs take entries on the day of the show, while others require pre-entry only or pre-entry in advance with discounted fees. Many clubs offer both options with a slight additional costs for day of show entry. DOS means that the fee for a day of show entry is $25 and in this case is cash only) PE $20 (When clubs offer pre-entry, the fee is usually lower. This means that the pre entry fee is $20) weekend special $18 per entry for same dog all three shows (More clubs are offering an even greater discounted fee for entering the entire weekend event. Here the same dog entered in all three events would be saving $6) received by August 3, 2001 (This is the entry deadline date for all pre-entries to be received by the Event Secretary in order to receive the reduced entry fee rate.) Belle Vista Training Center, 730 Mt. Airy Rd (717) 432-0750; From I-83 to Exit 32 (Newberrytown Exit - old exit #13), Rt. 382 North to Lewisberry, approximately 3 miles to flashing light. South (Left) on Rt. 177 toward Rossville, approximately 3 miles. Right on Mt. Airy Rd. (across from Lake Pinchot Park Office), 1.7 miles site on left. From US-15 RT. 15 to Mechanicsburg - Bowmansdale Exit, Rt. 114 towards Ski Roundtop, At the split, DO NOT FOLLOW 114, continue straight on North York Rd. Left on East Mt. Airy Rd (at Mt. Pleasant Church of God) pass Ski Roundtop (on right) continue to “T” intersection, Right on Pinetown Rd., First Left on Mt. Airy Road. Site is immediately on the right. (This is the location of the event site and driving directions) Chairperson: Janice Smith (843) 555-1212 [email protected] (This is the name, phone number and e-mail address of the Event Chairperson. This person is the overall supervisor of the event. The Event Chairperson can answer all your questions about the event.) Event Secretary: Hannah Jorgenson, PO Box 65, Camp Hill PA 17011 (843) 555-8734 [email protected] (This is the name, address, phone number and e-mail address of the Event Secretary. This is the person to whom you must mail your per-entries.)

For purpose of comparison, here is the original event again (as you would see on the Upcoming Events listing), without the commentary:

PENNSYLVANIA LEWISBERRY (O) CONF JS AGIL OBED RO TRAINED N' TALENTED Aug 11; S1 Renee O'Donnell JS GUARD SCENT SIGHT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD) TERR (except TFT) COMP; Wynell Brush AGIL; Maude Tank OBED; Laurie Williams RO Entries 7-8:30 am Show 9 am AGIL & OBED Trial 8:30 am RO Trial 11 am NLC: Novice Puppy, Sub Novice, Total Dog Aug 11; S2 Francis Geiger JS (GRP1) ABD BMD CAUC DP NEWF (GRP 3) BORZI CANAN RR WH (GRP4) BRIT FSP GR LR IS WEIM (GRP 5) AE ALKAI FS KAI (GRP6) ACD AS BDF GSD SS WS (GRP7) APBT RAT RUSS TFT (GRP 8) COTON MINPN POM PUG YT Entries 7-8:30 am Show ½ hour after S1 Aug 12; Patrick O'Donnell JS GUARD SIGHT TERR COMP; Paul Bruneau SCENT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD); Wynell Brush AGIL; Maude Tank OBED; Laurie Williams RO Entries 7-8:30 am Show 9 am AGIL & OBED Trial 8:30 am RO Trial 11 am DOS $25 cash only; PE $20; Weekend special $18 per entry for same dog all three shows received by August 3, 2001 Belle Vista Training Center, 730 Mt. Airy Rd (717) 432-0750; From I-83 to Exit 32 (Newberrytown Exit - old exit #13), Rt. 382 North to Lewisberry, approximately 3 miles to flashing light. South (Left) on Rt. 177 toward Rossville, approximately 3 miles. Right on Mt. Airy Rd. (across from Lake Pinchot Park Office), 1.7 miles site on left. From US-15 RT. 15 to Mechanicsburg - Bowmansdale Exit, Rt. 114 towards Ski Roundtop, At the split, DO NOT FOLLOW 114, continue straight on North York Rd. Left on East Mt. Airy Rd (at Mt. Pleasant Church of God) pass Ski Roundtop (on right) continue to “T” intersection, Right on Pinetown Rd., First Left on Mt. Airy Road. Site is immediately on the right. Chairperson: Janice Smith (843) 555-1212 [email protected] Event Secretary: Hannah Jorgenson, PO Box 65, Camp Hill PA 17011 (843) 555-8734 [email protected]

UKC Breeds & Abbreviations

This legend contains all UKC-recognized breeds that are eligible Kai KAI for conformation events and their respective breed abbreviations. Kangal Dog KAN The purpose of this legend is to help the exhibitor determine KBD which breeds are being hosted at an event that is published in the KEES "Upcoming Events" listing on the web and in BLOODLINES. Kerry Blue Terrier KBT Komondor KOM Groups: KOOK Krasky Ovcar KO Guardian Dogs (GRP1) GUARD Kromfohrlander KROM Scenthounds (GRP2) SCENT Kuvasz KUV & Pariah Dogs (GRP3) SIGHT LR Gun Dogs (GRP4) GUN Lakeland Terrier LAKE Northern Breeds (GRP5) NORTH Large Spanish LSP Herding Dogs (GRP6) HERD (Sabueso Espanol de Monte) (GRP7) TERR LEON Companion Dogs (GRP8) COMP Leopard Cur (Name Changed to American ALH Leopard Hound) LHASA Lhasa Apso Breeds: LCLD Louisiana LOW Lowchen AFP LUND Lundehund AH Maltese MLT Ainu AINU (Toy, Standard) MT Airedale Terrier AT Maremma Sheepdog MARM Akbash Dog AKB MASTF AK Miniature Bull Terrier MBT (Toy, Miniature, Standard) MINPN AKLAI Miniature MS Alpine Dachsbracke ALML MTCUR American Black & Tan Coonhound AD Mudi MUDI B&T Multi-Colored (Toy, Miniature) MCPDL American Eskimo (Miniature, Standard) ABD Multi-Colored Standard Poodle MCSTP American Munsterlander, Large LMUN American Hairless Terrier AE Munsterlander, Small SMUN (Leopard Cur) AF Neapolitan Mastiff NEA American Terrier AHT New Guinea Singing Dog NGSD American Water ALH Newfoundland NEWF Anatolian Shepherd APBT Norbottenspets NORB Anglo-Francais de Moyen Venerie AWS Norfolk Terrier NRFLK Anglo-Francais de Petit Venerie ANAT NBUH Appenzeller AFMV NE AFPV Norwich Terrier NORW Australian Cattle Dog APN Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever NSDTR Australian Kelpie ARI Old Danish Bird Dog ODBD ACD Old English Sheepdog OES Australian Terrier KELP OTTER AS Owczarek Podalanski OPOD AUST Papillon PAPN AZ Patterdale Terrier PAT BAR Pekingese PEK BAS Pembroke Welsh Corgi WCP Basset Artesian Normand BAN Perdiguero de Burgos PDB Basset Bleu de Gascogne BBDG Perdiguero Navarro BERN Basset Fauve De Bretagne BFDB Perro de Presa Canario PRESA BH Peruvian Inca Orchid PIO BMH Petit Basset Vendeen PBGV Beagle BGL PBDG Beagle BGLH Petit Gascon-Saintongeois PGS Bearded Collie BEARD Petit Griffon Bleu de Gascogne PGBDG BEAU PHARH Bedlington Terrier BED PLT Belgian Shepherd Dog BSD Podengo Portugeueso PODG (Groenendael, Laekenois, Malinois, Tervueren) (Grande Smooth, Grande Wire, Medio Bergamasco Smooth, Medio Wire, Pequeno Berger de Pyrenees BERG Smooth, Pequeno Wire) POIT (Rough-faced, Smooth-faced) BPYR Poitevin PH (Picardy Shepherd) PON Bernese Mountain Dog Polski Owczarek Nizinny PICRD POM Frise Pomeranian POODL BMD Poodle (Toy, Miniature) BF PORC Black Forest Hound PORTP BILLY Portuguese (Perdigueiro Black Russian Terrier BFH Portugueso) BLKCUR Portuguese PWD BRT PUDL Bolognese BLD Pug PUG Border Collie BLU Puli PULI Border Terrier BOL Pumi PUMI BC (Miniature, RAT BORDR Standard) Bouvier des Flandres BORZ BT RED RR BDF BOX RT Russell Terrier RUSS Braque D’Auvergne BOYKN Russo-European BRACC REL Saint Bernard SAINT , de Grande Taille BDA BDB SAL Braque Francais, de Petite Taille Samoyed SAM Braque Saint-Germain BFGT BFPT Sarplaninac SAR SCHA Briquette Griffon Vendeen BSG BRIAR SCH Spaniel SD Brussels Griffon BGV BRIT Scottish Terrier SCT Bull Terrier Sealyham Terrier SET Bullmastiff BG BULLT Shetland Sheepdog SS BULLM Shiba SHIBA Shih Tzu SHIH Siberian SH Cairn Terrier CAIRN Silky Terrier SILKY Canaan Dog CANAN Skye Terrier SKYE CED SLO Cardigan Welsh Corgi WCC Slovac Cuvac SC CAROL Small Spanish Hound SMSH Caucasian Ovtcharka CAUC (Sabueso Espanol Lebero) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel CKCS Central Asian Shepherd Dog CASD Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier SFT CSKYF South Russian Ovcharka SCWT CESKY Spanish SRO Chart Polski CHART Spanish Mastif SPGH CHES SMAST Chien D’Artois CDA SWD Chien Francais Black et Orange CFBO Sporting Lucas Terrier SPIN Chien Francais Blanc et Noir CFBN SPORT Chien Francais Tricolore CFT Staffordshire Bull Terrier STAB CHI Standard Poodle SBT Chinese Crested CC STDPDL Chinese Shar-Pei CSP Stephens’ Cur SSCH CHNK Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog STCUR CHOW STCD CLUMB SUSSX CS SL Collie (Rough, Smooth) COL SV Coton de Tulear COTON TRT Curly-Coated Retriever CCR THAI Tibetan Mastiff TM DH Tibetan Spaniel TS (Miniature, Standard, all coat types Tibetan Terrier TT show together) Tosa Ken TOSA Toy Fox Terrier TFT Dalmatian DAL Dandie Dinmont TRCUR DAN Treeing Feist TREF Danish DANB Deutsche Bracke TW DB VIZ Deutscher Wachtelhund () DW Doberman Pinscher WEIM DP Welsh Hound WHND Dogo Argentino DOGO WSS DDB Welsh Terrier WT DPAT West Highland White Terrier WHWT DREV WSL DUNK WH DUTCH WS WFT ESL Wirehaired Pointing Griffon WHPG English Bulldog EB Xoloitzcuintli XOLO ECS Yorkshire Terrier YT English Coonhound ENG EF Other Abbreviations: English Pointer EP English ES Champion CH ESHEP Grand Champion GRCH ESS English Toy Spaniel ETS Entlebucher ENT Conformation Show CONF Epagneul Blue de Picardie EBDP Best in Show BIS Epagneul Breton EBRTN Reserve Best in Show RBIS (Orange & White , All Other Colors) Best in Multi-Breed Show BIMBS Reserve Best in Multi-Breed Show RBIMBS Epagneul Picard EPP Epagneul Pont-Audemer EPA EST Assisted Animation/Critique Procedure (BSD AA/CP Estrela Mountain Dog EMD only) Eurasian EUR Agility, all classes AGIL FSP Agility I AGI FH Agility II AGII FL Agility III AGIII Finnish FS Flat-Coated Retriever FCR Non-licensed classes FB Junior Showmanship NLC (Epagneul Francais) FRSP JS Obedience, all classes German Longhaired Pointer GLP Obedience, Novice classes OBED GP Obedience, Open classes NOV Dog GSD Obedience, Utility classes OPEN German Shorthaired Pointer GSP UTIL German Wirehaired Pointer GWP Rally Obedience GS RO Glen Of Imaal Terrier GLEN Weight Pull GR Format A WPULL GORDN Format B A Grand Anglo-Francais GAF Wheels B Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen GBGV Snow WHEEL GBDG Rail SNOW Grand Gascon-Saintongeois GGS RAIL Grand Griffon Vendeen GGV DANE Terrier Races Great Pyrenees PRY Flat Course TR Greater Swiss Mountain Dog GSMD Steeple Course TFLAT Dog GD TSTEEP Greyhound GH Griffon Fauve de Bretegne GFDB GRNIV Ultimate Air Dogs Hamiltonstovare HAML Dock Jumping Hanoverian Hound HAN Ultimate Air DJ Harrier HR Ultimate Vertical UA Havanese HAV UV HOV Inside Show Hungarian Wire-Haried Vizsla HWV Outside Show (I) IBIZN Inside & Outside Show Iceland Dog ID (O) Irish Red & White Setter IRW (I/O) IS Day-of-Event Entry Irish Terrier IT Pre-Entry DOS IWS PE IW Show #1 IG Show #2 S1 (10-12.5, PRT Trial #1 S2 Over 12.5-15) Trial #2 T1 T2 JAG Japanese Chin JCH Jindo JIN

* 'Explanation of Event Listing Entries' reprinted with permission from United Kennel Club, Inc. Your Total Dog Registry Since 1898

In UKC, the German Shepherd Dog comes in many colors, including white. White Shepherds may be registered and shown as a German Shepherd Dog or as a White Shepherd.

Poodles may be shown in a Sporting Clip at UKC shows. The Standard are shown in the Gun Dog Group. Miniature and Toys are shown as two varieties of the same breed in the Group. What will I need to take to the show?

(Four foot nylon leash with a fine link choker chain pictured above)

Buy a show leash that is suitable for your dog in conformation. Never use a 6 foot leather obedience leash in the conformation ring.

Most people use what is called a small link 'choker' or 'slip chain' around the neck of the dog. The leash attached to it will usually be short and thin. Slip collars can also be nylon of a suitable length and width for your breed of dog.

Short length , 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch wide, leather leashes or thin leather braided leashes can be used on large or giant breeds.

Make sure the color of the leash blends in with your dog. A black or brown lead for a dark dog and white or tan lead for a lighter dog..

You want to be able to quickly roll the leash up in your hand, so nothing too long or wide. On the other hand, it needs to be long enough to allow your dog freedom of movement as it gaits around the ring. A four foot show leash on a is an appropriate length

Don’t let the end of the lead dangle as it distracts from the profile of your dog.

Also, keep in mind that harnesses, pinch collars and hanging collar tags are prohibited in show rings.

After you have your dog groomed and ring ready, finish off the picture by making sure you look your best!

As a general rule, dress as if you are going to a job interview. The judge will be dressed in clothes suiting their esteemed profession. It may be too hot or too cold, but they will still have their best suit on, and so should you. Comfortable clothing and shoes are a must. You may be running around the ring many times during the process of Breed and Group and maybe even Best In Show judging, so wear suitable clothes. Make sure you look as well groomed as your dog, and dress conservatively.

Wear a color that enhances your dog. A dark suit against a dark dog hides the dogs outline. A tan or light colored outfit enhances a dark colored dogs outline. Use common sense. You, as the dog handler, want to blend into the background. Even though you and your dog are a team and must work as a team in the ring, it is only the dog that the judge wants to see.

Bring along water from home and food and bait for your dog. Bring a spray bottle to cool your dog on hot days and a towel to keep him clean at ringside. Don’t forget his food and water pan. For coated breeds, you might want a brush and comb for last minute grooming. If you show a breed that needs a lot of grooming before ring time, then you will want to bring your grooming table and grooming equipment to set up in the assigned grooming area on the show grounds. And bring garbage bags to pick up after your dog and to clean up the hair from around your grooming area. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep their area clean.

You might want to have a crate for your vehicle so your dog can rest comfortably in between classes or an exercise pen to set up beside your car. And a word of caution here, never leave your dog unattended in your vehicle or ex-pen at a dog show. You may be in the shade where you park in the morning, but while you are ringside watching the judging, the sun may change position enough to overheat your dog. Also a stranger could release you dog from its crate or pen. PETA and animal rights groups have been known to do so. Many exhibitors are now putting padlocks on their crates as a precaution. If you do so, make sure you have 2 keys available on the show site, in case you misplace one.

Never leave your dog unattended on a grooming table, dogs have died jumping off and hanging from the grooming noose. Again, use common sense.

Don’t forget the snacks, water and drinks for you and your family

I always bring a change of clothes too. More often than not, a light colored outfit finds muddy paws or ketchup from lunch all too easily. And a sudden rainstorm may be most inconvenient in the middle of judging, and fresh clothes will be welcome. Judging doesn’t usually stop for bad weather.

Grooming your dog for the UKC conformation ring.

My best advice here is to keep your dog's coat as natural as possible. UKC Judges are looking at the whole dog, not just its coat. You will be excused from the ring if a judge determines that your dog has a foreign substance on its coat. No hair pieces on Poodles, and no excessive trimming or manipulating the coat on long coated breeds.

Whiskers may be left on, and cropped ears may be left untrimmed. Chalk needs to be completely removed if used.

UKC Judges evaluate the overall dog, not just its coat. A Poodle trimmed in a perfect Show Pattern but with lesser conformation will have a difficult time beating a dog with better conformation and inexperienced grooming.

In fact it is quite common to see Poodles showing in a Sporting Clip at UKC events.

Appropriate coat texture is important as defined by each breeds standard, but without proper structure to perform the work a dog was bred to do, an impressive show trim means nothing. It's what's under the coat that really matters! Exhibitors are prohibited from grooming their dogs in the ring or having grooming tools with them while in the ring. You will be excused from the ring if you violate this rule. Additional rules on overall appearance.

If your dogs coat has shaved areas for reasons of medical necessity this will not count against your dog. If your dog has had a recent surgery and still carries stitches, you may not show them at UKC events until those stitches are removed and the wound is healed. You may not show your dog if it has stitches or tape on its ears, (not even in Novice Puppy classes) Dogs that are pregnant should not be shown either, as your 'mother to be' should not be stressed out in such a compromising state.

Scars from field work will not be counted against a dog in the conformation ring. On dogs in which white hairs are faults or disqualifications, stray white hairs from scared areas should not count against your dog.

(Even one eyed dogs may be shown in conformation as long as they can see normally with the remaining eye.)

What to do when you arrive at the show.

After you park and let your dog relieve itself, go to the registration table to enter your dog for that event. In the UKC, armbands are picked up at the registration table when you enter your dog and also if you have pre-entered. If you enter more than one show for the week-end, don't dispose of your event armband when the first show is over, as most clubs use the same arm band number for consecutive shows. Indoor shows may have limited space or no extra space for crating. Clubs may allow a certain area for crating and grooming and will have it marked accordingly.

If you have a 6 to 12 month male puppy, you will be the first class of your breed to be called in the ring. If other breed judging in your ring has already started, stand ringside and watch the judges routine. See where he sets up the dogs at the beginning of the classes. Does he stand back and look down the line, or does he have everyone circle the ring first? What patterns is he using?

Does the judge rearrange the lineup after exams are done and before the final go around? Many judges will arrange dogs in the order they intend to place them before he/she has the class circle the ring one last time. Some judges appear to pick them randomly from the class during the last circle.

Bring a folding chair ringside and a small blanket for your dog to lay on if it is an indoor show.

Since UKC shows where you enter the day of show will not have event catalogs for sale, the order of breeds and groups will be random, so expect to be ringside a considerable length of time waiting to show. Most UKC events will have the ‘breed and group order of judging’ posted at each ring within a half hour of judging. This posted board will probably have each breed listed in alphabetical order according to its group and will list the number of class males, class females, champions, and grand champions entered in that particular breed. Example: Samoyed (3-0-1-4) So we see here a Samoyed entry of 3 class males, no class females, `1 Champion, and 4 Grand Champions. If you breed has varieties, say for example Rat Terriers, the posting board may look like this: Rat Terriers S(4-2) M(0-3) 2-1 and if their are altered dogs competing in Rat Terriers, the board would have them listed in this manner: Rat Terrier Alt S(0-1) M(0-2) 1-0 Here is how the breakdown reads.....4 Standard Rat Terrier males, 2 Standard Rat Terrier females, no Miniature Rat Terrier males, 3 Miniature Rat Terrier females, 2 Rat Terrier Champions, and 1 Grand Ch Rat Terrier. Altered entry reads no Standard Rat Terrier males, 1 Standard Rat Terrier female, no Miniature Rat Terrier males, two Miniature Rat Terrier females, 1 Ch, and no Grand Ch. On a footnote here, it is common practice for a UKC judge that officiates over all breeds of a given group, to do Group judging immediately following the end of breed judging. So if your dog takes a Best of Breed (BOB) be aware that you need to keep an eye on the ring after your breed judging is completed, so that you don't miss the opportunity of going back in for Group judging. If you show other breeds in conformation or working events offered at the same event, you could experience a conflict and need to be in more than one ring at the same time. Always make sure to let the ring steward know if this could be a possibility, so they will be aware of your situation should the class be called when you are not at ringside. But do keep in mind that it is up to you to know how your classes are proceeding, and to make every effort to be ringside when called. Judges are not required to hold up class for late exhibitors.

Regular class male dogs always show first. After Best Male and Reserve Male is chosen, the regular class female dogs are judged and a Best Female and Reserve Female are chosen. Best Male and Best Female then compete for Best of Winners. The Champion class is judged next, followed by the Grand Champion class, and Best of Breed competition. If your dog wins Best Of Breed, you are then eligible to compete in your respective group. Each dog that takes a first in Group competition then competes for Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show.

So basically, judging a dog show is a long process of elimination ending with the dog that wins Best In Show.

Exhibiting Your Dog in the United Kennel Club

(Left) UKC Champion D’Lano’s Guns N’Roses, winning the Champion Class under Judge Katherine Short. (Photo taken by 'Photos by Susan and Lennah') (Right) UKC Champion D'Lano's Guns N'Roses, taking Best of Breed and Group 2nd under judge Richard Klatt, (Photo by 'DaBro Digital Photography')

Judging Procedure.

The judge will compare your dog to its breed standard of perfection.

The judge will only have a few minutes of time allotted to evaluate each dog in the ring. Therefore it is essential to have control over your dog and see that it co-operates while the judge does their individual examination, has you do gaiting patterns, and picks the final lineup. A dog that misbehaves cannot be evaluated properly in that short time, and may be ignored for ribbons and points. You need to train your dog to stand quietly, and submit to examination by a variety of strangers. This includes checking the bite and counting the teeth and checking males for normally descended testicles. Any dog that shies away from the judge or becomes aggressive with the judge, handler, or other exhibitors and their dogs may be excused from judging or even disqualified from showing at future events. Your dog also needs to be trained to gait at your side and to free stack.

In UKC shows you will be expected to present your own dogs bite and full mouth to the judge for examination.

(Showing the bite and the full mouth)

What will the judge be looking for in the conformation ring?

Your dog needs to be groomed within their required standard. In the UKC, The appearance of your dog great emphasis is put on a 'natural appearance'. Exhibitors may not take any grooming implements, such as combs or brushes into the ring.

You must understand the speed at which your dog needs to move to produce the desired gait. Don’t make the mistake of running your dog at an incorrect speed. A judge needs to see where the dog’s feet fall as it gaits. They are looking for Your dogs Kinetic kinetic balance characteristic to each breed.You will also be required to gait balance your dog in certain patterns. Most common are the circle, the out and back and the triangle, although it is not unheard of to do an L pattern or a T.

You need to be able to stack your dog in about 10 seconds, and free stack it at the end of an out and back or triangle. It does take practice to get your dog to stop and stand in the required fashion. You will have to learn how to 'free stack' Your dogs your dog, and also how to 'hand stack' or 'set him up'. Often it will take a young pup some time to get used to this. I've found the best way to train this is by using Static Balance positive reinforcement methods only. Food rewards are good incentive during training.

Keeping your dog under control in the conformation ring with pieces of food or a toy is called 'Baiting'. Many UKC judges do not allow baiting. Ask your ring steward whether your judge will be allowing bait. Most UKC clubs post the judges preference on a billboard at ringside within a half hour of judging.

Never have food or toys in your pocket if bait is not allowed. You may be excused from the ring and any conformation wins withheld if caught with bait where it is not allowed in the ring.

In the UKC, if you drop bait, throw bait, or let crumbs accumulate on the floor, matting, or ground, you may and probably will, be excused from judging for the rest of that show. Any previous awards won at that conformation event will be forfeited.

Structure The judge will compare your dog to its written breed standard.

The judge is looking to see how alert, confident, and showy your dog appears. Does your dog show good animation? Does he have good attitude and ring presence? Does he exhibit the temperament and disposition common to his Ring Presence breed?

Poker, an American Bulldog puppy, shown with owner Joe Buchanan and match judge Susan Chiari, taking Best In Match Puppy at a fun match hosted by the Ohio Doberman Club in May 2012

Who gets Champion points?

Champion points may only be awarded to the dogs in each breed that take a First Place in their class, or are awarded 'Best Male' and 'Best Female' or are awarded 'Best of Winners'. Legs towards a Grand Championship may be awarded to only one dog of each breed that qualifies for this win at any given conformation event.

In order to finish a UKC Championship, your dog will need to win a total of 100 points (you can win up to 35 points per show). In addition your dog must win three Best Male/Female (or higher) classes at three different shows, with competition, under three different UKC licensed Judges.

The UKC also offers a Grand Champion title. Here are the requirements: Win 5 Champion classes with competition at 5 different shows. 'Competition' means having at least 2 other Champions in your class. Wins must be earned under at least 3 different UKC Judges. When there aren't enough Champions entered in a class, a Champion dog may earn a competition win towards a Grand Champion title if it wins Best Of Breed (BOB) over a Grand Champion and the total number of dogs entered in both the Champion class and the Grand Champion class equals or exceeds the minimum three dog requirement.

How are Champion Points awarded? For breeds without varieties: If you take a First Place in your regular class, you get 10 points. (With or without competition) If you take Best Male or Best Female, you get 15 more points. (With or without competition) If both males and females are entered in your breed, there will be a Best Of Winners competition. So if you are awarded Best Of Winners, you will receive 10 more points. Therefore you can receive up to 35 points at any given show. But you have to beat at least one other dog to get a 'competition win' at that show for it to count towards your dogs Championship. And just for the record, competition wins count only at the Best Male or Best Female level and up. If you win any regular class and beat other dogs in doing so, you still have to be awarded Best Male, or Best Female, for that competition win to count. So beating 6 other puppies in puppy class does not automatically give your dog a competition win, he or she has to win Best Male, or Best Female. Order of class judging for breeds without varieties: Puppy Male Junior Male Intermediate (Senior) Male Adult Male Breeder/Handler Male Best Male Reserve Best Male Puppy Female Junior Female Intermediate (Senior) Female Adult Female Breeder/Handler Female Best Female Reserve Best Female Best of Winners Champion Class Grand Champion Class and Best of Breed For UKC breeds with varieties, here is the point schedule: If you win your class you will receive 5 Champion points. (with or without competition) If you take Best Male of Variety or Best Female of Variety, you will receive 8 more points. (with or without competition) If you take Best Male or Best Female, you receive another 12 points. Providing there are dogs of both gender competing in your breed, there will be a Best of Winners competition. The dog that is awarded Best of Winners receives an additional 10 points. Therefore it is possible to win a total of 35 points at one show. Order of judging breeds with varieties: Puppy Male Junior Male Intermediate (Senior) Male Adult Male Breeder/Handler Male Best Male of Variety Reserve Best Male of Variety Best Male Reserve Best Male Puppy Female Junior Female Intermediate (Senior) Female Adult Female Breeder/Handler Female Best Female of Variety Reserve Best Female of Variety Best Female Reserve Best Female Best of Winners Champion Grand Champion and Best of Breed

Variety judging follows a certain order. We will use for example, Rat Terriers. The Rat Terrier is divided into two varieties for conformation exhibition: Miniature and Standard. Miniature Variety: Not exceeding 13 inches, measured at the withers. Standard Variety: Over 13 inches but not exceeding 18 inches, measured at the withers All males of each variety are judged first.

Here is a hypothetical entry in the order they are judged:

Miniature Males: Puppy Male 2 dogs Adult Male 1 dog Breeder/Handler Male 2 dogs Best Male of Variety and Reserve Male of Variety

Standard Males: Puppy Male 2 dogs Junior Male 1 dog Breeder/Handler Male 1 dog Best Male of Variety and Reserve Male of Variety Best Male and Reserve Best Male

Miniature Females Adult Females 3 Best Female of Variety and Reserve Female of Variety

Standard Females Puppy Female 1 Breeder/Handler Female 2 Best Female of Variety and Reserve Female of Variety Best Female and Reserve Female

Best Of Winners Champion Class 3 dogs Grand Champion Class 2 dogs Best Of Breed

All the Miniature male classes are judged first. The winners of each Miniature class go back into the ring to compete for Best Of Variety Male, and Reserve Best Of Variety Male awards. Then the Standard Male classes are judged and the Standard class winners also compete for Best Of Variety Male and Reserve Best Of Variety Male awards. The Miniature and Standard Rat Terriers that win Bests of Variety now compete for Best Male. Reserve Male is chosen from the remaining Best of Variety Male and the dog that was awarded Reserve Best Of Variety to the dog that just took Best Male. Following the conclusion of the male judging, female varieties are judged in the same manner. After Best Female and Reserve Female are chosen, the Best Female and Best Male go back into the ring to compete for Best of Winners. Champion class judging is next. Champions from both varieties are judged together in this class. A Champion class winner and Reserve Champion is chosen. Grand Champions class follows. Grand Champions from both varieties are judged together in this class. One winner is chosen. Best of Breed class consists of the dog that took Best of Winners (unless only one gender was exhibited, then it would be either the Best Male or Best Female) the Champion class winner, and the Grand Champion class winner.

What if I don't have competition at the breed level? Can my dog still finish? Let’s say you go to a show and your dog is the only one of its breed entered You may still receive 10 points for a First Place in your class, and 15 points for Best Male (or Best Female). You may also take a Best of Breed ribbon. This entitles you to go on to Group competition. If you take a ribbon and place above any dog in the group, you will have a competition win. Even if it is only a Group 4th with 5 dogs entered. (And you must place in the ribbons! Ending up in 5th position with additional dogs behind you in line, when the four Group placings are awarded, does not count for a competition win!) That competition win and the 25 points now count towards your dog’s championship, even though your dog was the only one of its breed competing at that show. A dog that has no competition in either it’s Breed Classes or the Group can still take a competition win by going Best In Show or Reserve Best In Show, if there is competition at that level. (a note here: Many UKC clubs host shows that offer classes for a limited number of breeds…these are called Multi Breed Shows instead of All-Breed Shows, and a dog taking the final award will be considered having taken a Best In Multi Breed Show ….BIMBS.)

Once the requirements for a UKC Champion title have been met, UKC automatically mails a 'Certificate of Honor' to the exhibitor.

Licensed Classes: When entering a UKC conformation event, these are the regular classes:

Puppy Male. For intact male dogs at least 6 months and under 1 year. Junior Male For intact male dogs at least one year old and under 2 years old Intermediate (Senior) Male For intact male dogs at least two years old and under 3 years old. Adult Male For intact male dogs 3 years of age or older. Breeder/Exhibitor Male For intact male dogs at least 6 months old and over that have been bred, or co-bred, by the exhibitor. The breeder does not have to be an owner or co-owner of the dog to be shown in this class.

Puppy Female (Same age rules as above.) Junior Female (Same age rules as above) Intermediate (Senior) Female ( Same age rules as above) Adult Female ( Same age rules as above) Breeder/Handler Female (Same rules as above) Females cannot be spayed if shown in licensed conformation classes

Regular class male dogs always show first. The first place winners from each of the male classes will go back into the ring to compete for Best Male and Reserve Male. Then the regular class females are shown. When regular class judging is finished in the females, those class winners compete for Best Female and Reserve Female. After Reserve Best Female is chosen, both Best Male and Best Female go back into the ring to compete for Best Of Winners. The next class will be the Champion Class. Unlike AKC, the Winners Dog and Winners Female do not compete for awards in the Champion class. The Champion class is strictly for UKC Champions of Record. A Champion class winner will be chosen and then a Reserve Champion is selected. Next comes the Grand Champion Class. Only Grand Champions of record may enter this class. One Grand Champion is chosen as the winner. The last class to be judged at the breed level is for ‘Best Of Breed’. Only three dogs are eligible for this award. The dog that won Best of Winners (unless there is only one gender present in regular classes, then it would be either Best Male or Best Female), the Champion Class winner, and the Grand Champion Class winner. One dog is selected for Best Of Breed. (There is no Best Opposite Sex award in the UKC) All Best Of Breed winners are eligible to compete in their respective UKC Groups.

(A footnote here: After Winners Male or Winners Female is chosen, the Second Place dog from the class in which the Winner was chosen comes back into the ring to compete with the remaining lineup for Reserve Male or Reserve Female. So if your dog takes a Second Place in its class, don’t leave ringside, you will be eligible to compete for Reserve if the First Place dog from your class takes Winners.

Judges will choose First through Fourth place winners in each group as the number of entries allow. After each Group is judged, the First place winners go on to compete for Best In Show, (or Best in Multi-Breed Show) and Reserve Best in Show (or Reserve Best in Multi-Breed Show). ********************************************************************************************************* Normally Belgian Shepherd Dogs are judged separately from the other Herding Breeds. Only by using Customary Exhibition Procedure are Belgian's judged in the same manner as other Herding breeds at an all-breed or multi-breed conformation show. The United Belgian Shepherd Dog Association may specify to clubs hosting their breed which method they prefer to be used for their breed. But the manner in which they are shown is determined by the host club. Here are the three types of exhibition methods by which these breeds are judged:

1. Customary Exhibition procedure.

2. Assisted Animation/Critique Procedure (AA/CP), Long Form.

3. Assisted Animation/Critique Procedure (AA/CP) Short Form.

There are four varieties of Belgian Shepherd Dogs in the UKC: Malinois, Tervueren, Groenendael, and Laekenois

The Belgian Shepherd Dog who wins Best of Breed will be judged along with the other Best of Breed winners in the Herding Group, if Group judging has not already taken place before Belgians are finished with Breed judging, as is often the case.

In additional to regular licensed conformation classes, UKC decided to add Altered Licensed Classes as of January 1st, 2010. The rules are as follows:

Addendum to the Official UKC Conformation Rulebook Effective January 1, 2010

Altered Licensed Classes Effective January 1, 2010 Essentially the altered classes and point system is the same as the classes for intact dogs. The Altered classes are licensed conformation classes and may be offered at the option of the hosting club as indicated on the club’s Application For a Scheduled Weekend and indicated in the Upcoming Events as “ALT”.

E. Altered Licensed classes. These classes consists of purebred dogs six months of age or older that have been spayed or neutered. The purpose of these classes is to enable owners of spayed and neutered dogs to get an evaluation of their dog’s conformation and to enable breeders to see a wider range of dogs resulting from the breeding programs. Dogs must be UKC permanently registered (dog’s record indicates an altered status) or have a valid Temporary Listing number on the day of the show in order to be eligible for this class. Equivalent titles from the other organizations must not be substituted for UKC Altered Champion and Altered Grand Champion titles. When a dog is altered after earning points/legs towards a UKC title of Champion or Grand Champion, the points/legs earned may be transferred from the regular title requirements to the altered title requirements. Altered classes will follow the completion of the judging of the breed’s regular classes and before the non- licensed classes. Altered Licensed classes. Altered Class Dogs. These classes are for dogs that have not attained a UKC title of Altered Champion, Altered Grand Champion, Champion (CH) or Grand Champion (GRCH) degree. Classes shall be divided by sex and by variety, for those breeds that have varieties. The Judge shall give up to four placements, where possible, in these classes. Where classes are divided by sex, all altered male classes shall be judged before altered female classes. Altered Puppy Male or Altered Puppy Female. For dogs 6 months of age and under one year of age that have been spayed or neutered and have not attained their Altered Champion (ALCH), Altered Grand Champion (ALGRCH), Champion (CH) or Grand Champion (GRCH) titles. Altered Junior Male or Altered Junior Female. For dogs one year of age and under two years of age have been spayed or neutered and that have not attained their Altered Champion (ALCH), Altered Grand Champion (ALGRCH), Champion (CH) or Grand Champion (GRCH) titles. Altered Senior Male or Altered Senior Female. For dogs two years of age and under three years of age that have been spayed or neutered and have not attained their Altered Champion (ALCH), Altered Grand Champion (ALGRCH), Champion (CH) or Grand Champion (GRCH) titles. Altered Adult Male or Altered Adult Female. For dogs three years of age and older that have been spayed or neutered and have not attained their Altered Champion (ALCH), Altered Grand Champion (ALGRCH), Champion (CH) or Grand Champion (GRCH) titles. Altered Best Male of Variety (for breeds with varieties). This class shall consist of the first place winners of the Altered Puppy Male of Variety, Altered Junior Male of Variety, Altered Senior Male of Variety, and Altered Adult Male of Variety. This class shall be offered for each variety within the breed. The Judge shall select a single winner in this class. Altered Reserve Best Male of Variety (for breeds with varieties). This class shall consist of the second place winner (if there is one) in the class from which the Altered Best Male of Variety was selected, and the remaining first place class winners that competed for Altered Best Male of Variety. This class shall be offered for each variety within the breed. The judge shall select a single winner in this class. Altered Best Male class. The Judge shall select a single winner in this class. For breeds without varieties. This class shall consist of the first place winners of the Altered Puppy Male, Altered Junior Male, Altered Senior Male, and Altered Adult Male. For breeds with varieties. This class shall consist of the winners of each Altered Best Male of Variety class. Altered Reserve Best Male. The Judge shall select a single winner in this class. For breeds without varieties. This class shall consist of the second place winner (if there is one) from the class from which the Altered Best Male was selected, and the remaining first place class winners that competed for Altered Best Male. For breeds with varieties. This class shall consist of the Altered Reserve Best Male of Variety from the same variety class from which the Altered Best Male was selected, and the remaining Altered Best Males of Variety that competed for Altered Best Male. Altered Best Female of Variety (for breeds with varieties). This class shall consist of the first place winners of the Altered Puppy Female of Variety, Altered Junior Female of Variety, Altered Senior Female of Variety, and Altered Adult Female of Variety for each variety within a breed. This class shall be offered for each variety within the breed. The Judge shall select a single winner in this class. Altered Reserve Best Female of Variety. This class shall consist of the second place winner (if there is one) in the class from which the Altered Best Female of Variety was selected, and the remaining first place class winners that competed for Altered Best Female of Variety. This class shall be offered for each variety within the breed. The Judge shall select a single winner in this class. Altered Best Female class. The Judge shall select a single winner in this class. For breeds without varieties. This class shall consist of the first place winners of the Altered Puppy Female, Altered Junior Female, Altered Senior Female, and Altered Adult Female. For breeds with varieties. This class shall consist of the winners of each Altered Best Female of Variety class. Altered Reserve Best Female. The Judge shall select a single winner in this class. For breeds without varieties. This class shall consist of the second place winner (if there is one) from the class from which the Altered Best Female was selected, and the remaining first place class winners that competed for Altered Best Female. For breeds with varieties. This class shall consist of the Altered Reserve Best Female of Variety from the same variety class from which the Altered Best Female was selected, and the remaining Altered Best Females of Variety that competed for Altered Best Female. Altered Best of Winners. This class shall consist of the winner of the Best Male class and the winner of the Best Female class. This class shall not be held unless both Best Male and Best Female are awarded. Altered Champion. This class shall consist of dogs of both sexes that have earned their UKC Altered Champion or UKC Champion title. The Judge shall select an Altered Champion class winner and an Altered Reserve Champion class winner in this class. Altered Grand Champion. This class shall consist of dogs of both sexes that have earned their UKC Altered Grand Champion or Grand Champion title. The Judge shall select a single winner in this class. Altered Best of Breed. This class may consist of the winner of the Altered Grand Champion class, the winner of the Altered Champion class, and the winner of the Altered Best of Winners class. If the Altered Best of Winners class is not held due to lack of competition, the Altered Best Male or Altered Best Female that is present shall compete in the Altered Best of Breed class. Altered Non-Licensed Classes. At the club’s discretion Altered Groups and Altered Best In Show/Altered Best In Multi-Breed show maybe offered. The judging format will be identical to the non-altered classes. Altered Group, Altered Best in Multi-Breed Show and Altered Best in Show classes. The club is responsible for preparing an individual group Judge’s book for each altered group offered and a separate Judge’s book for Altered Best in Show or Altered Best in Multi-Breed show. Altered Group Classes. Each UKC-recognized breed belongs to one of eight Groups. Each Altered Group class shall consist of the Altered Best of Breed winners from those breeds belonging to that specific Group as listed in Section XVI. Altered Groups shall be judged by a single Judge who shall give up to four placements, where possible, in this class. Altered Group classes at All-Breed shows. Altered Group classes may be offered by clubs hosting all-breed shows. Altered Group classes at Multi-Breed shows. A club may only hold Altered Group class when it offers classes for five or more Altered breeds in that Group. Altered Best In Multi-Breed Show. A club must host a minimum of ten breeds in order to offer this class. If no Altered Group classes are offered, this class consists of the Altered Best of Breed winners from all altered breeds offered at the show. When one or more Altered Group class is offered, the Altered Best in Multi-breed Show class shall consist of the first-place winners of each Altered Group and those remaining Altered Best of Breed winners who were not defeated in any Group class. This class must be judged by a single licensed UKC Judge. The name of the Judge shall not be made public until immediately prior to the start of judging for this class. The Judge shall select a Altered Best in Multi-breed Show winner and a Altered Reserve Best in Multi-breed Show winner. Altered Best In Show. A club must host all breeds eligible for UKC conformation privileges in order to offer this class. This class consists of the first-place winners of each Altered Group class. The Altered Best in Show class may be judged by a single licensed UKC Judge or by a panel of three licensed UKC Judges at the discretion of the Event Committee. The name(s) of the Judge(s) shall not be made public until immediately prior to the start of judging for this class. The Judge(s) shall select an Altered Best in Show winner and an Altered Reserve Best in Show winner.

Altered Conformation Titles. Championship points earned by a dog in the Regular class, may be transferred to Altered Championship points when a dog is altered. Additionally, a title(s) earned before a dog was altered will make the dog eligible to compete in the next appropriate highest class. For example a dog that earned a Championship (CH) in the regular class, is then altered will be eligible to compete in the Altered Champion class.

A. Requirements for Altered Champion title (ALCH). Altered Championship points are awarded in accordance with the Altered Point Schedule found elsewhere in this rulebook. To earn a UKC Altered Champion (ALCH) title, a dog must

1. Earn a minimum of 100 altered championship points. 2. Earn points under at least three different UKC licensed Judges, and 3. Win three Altered Best Male/Altered Best Female (or higher) classes with competition at three different shows under three different UKC licensed Judges. B. Competition for the Altered Champion title. Competition is defined as more than one altered male/altered female entered and shown in any one of the altered regular classes (Altered Puppy, Altered Junior, Altered Senior, or Altered Adult). If a judge withholds a first place ribbon and awards a dog a second, third or fourth place ribbon in a class of one, this dog will count as having competed and shall count as competition. If a judge withholds all awards from the dog, then it shall not count as competition. Dogs that are excused or disqualified do not count as competition. A dog that is judged in a class, but whose entry is subsequently determined to be invalid, shall count as competition. 1. Earning a competition win by going Altered Best of Winners. If only one male/female dog is entered in the altered regular classes, that dog may earn championship points, but such wins do not count as wins with competition. However, if an Altered Best Male and an Altered Best Female is selected the dog that is awarded Best of Winners, will earn a win with competition. 2. Earning a competition win by going Altered Best of Breed. An Altered Best Male/ Altered Best Female who has no competition of the same or opposite sex in the regular classes may still earn a win with competition by defeating a Altered Champion or Altered Grand Champion of either sex for Altered Best of Breed. 3. Earning a competition win by placing in the Altered Group. At shows where Altered Group competition is offered, an Altered Best Male/Altered Best Female with no competition in its breed may still earn a win with competition by winning an Altered Group placement. An Altered Group 4 win only counts as a win with competition if there are five or more breeds in the Altered Group class. 4. Earning a competition win by winning Altered Best In Multi-Breed Show, Altered Reserve Best In Multi- Breed Show, Altered Best In Show or Altered Reserve Best in Show. At shows where Altered Best in Multi- Breed Show or Altered Best in Show competition is offered, a Altered Best Male/Altered Best Female with no competition in its breed may still earn a win with competition by winning Altered Best In Multi-Breed Show, Altered Reserve Best In Multi-Breed Show, Altered Best In Show or Altered Reserve Best In Show. C. Requirements for Altered Grand Champion title (ALGRCH). To earn a UKC Altered Grand Champion (ALGRCH) title, a dog must: 1. Win the Altered Champion class at least five times with competition, and 2. Win the Altered Champion class under at least three different UKC licensed Judges. D. Competition for the Altered Grand Champion title. Competition is defined as at least three dogs correctly entered and shown in the Altered Champion class. When awards are withheld from other dogs entered in the Altered Champion class (i.e., Altered Reserve Champion) and a dog is declared the winner of the Altered Champion class, the other dogs shall not count as competition. An Altered Champion winning Altered Best of Breed may count the number of Altered Champions defeated as well as any Altered Grand Champions defeated by winning Altered Best of Breed to fulfill the requirements of a competition win towards the Altered Grand Champion title.

E. Requirements for an Altered Conformation Champion and Altered Conformation Grand Champion title. The following breeds who participate in Conformation Events administered by the UKC Dog Events Department and held under these Conformation Rules may earn their Altered Conformation Champion (ALCCH) or Altered Conformation Grand Champion (ALCGRCH) titles following the same requirements as outlined in Section XVIII. The breeds eligible to obtain a ALCCH and a ALCGRCH are: • American Black & Tan Coonhound • American Leopard Hound • Beagle • Black Mouth Cur • Bluetick Coonhound • English Coonhound • Mountain Cur • Plott Hound • Redbone Coonhound • Stephens’ Cur • Treeing Cur • Treeing Feist • Treeing Walker Coonhound Note: Changes to the current conformation rulebook and entry form will include the following: The Altered classes will be a licensed conformation class and will be offered at the option of the hosting club as indicated on the club’s Application For a Scheduled Weekend. No additional fees are garnered from the club to offer the Altered Classes. The “Regular class” definition will change to “Class Dogs”. Three types of Conformation licensed classes in effect as of January 1, 2010 will be: Regular Classes. Classes for all intact dogs. Altered Classes. Classes for altered dogs. Junior Showmanship Classes. Altered breed judging will follow regular class judging. Non-Licensed classes for the breed will follow the Altered classes. Altered classes will be judged against the same breed standard as the regular classes. Altered Class Ribbons. Any color(s) may be used except those specifically stated for the Regular Classes. Ribbons/Rosettes must say “Altered”. Ribbons must not say “Non-Licensed”. Normal recording fees will apply. Licensed Altered Conformation will not be eligible for Total Dog Awards. Entry Form changes: Altered classes will be listed under the Licensed classes on the form between the regular class dogs and junior showmanship classes. Judge’s Books. Boxes will be inserted where by the club will mark the book for Regular Class or Altered Class dogs. XIV. UKC® recognized breeds eligible for conformation competition. - Effective January 1, 2010, in UKC Conformation Shows, this breed will be shown by variety in this order - Klein, Mittel.

Above Altered Licensed Class rules were reprinted with permission from United Kennel Club, Inc. Your Total Dog Registry Since 1898

Which Titles Precede and Succeed My Dogs' Name?

For titles awarded from UKC all breed shows and performance events:

ALL TITLES GO IN FRONT OF YOUR DOG'S REGISTERED NAME!

Each new title moves to the front as new titles are obtained

Example: URO1, UCD, UCH D'Lano's Guns'N Roses.

This dog finished her UKC Championship first, her UKC Obedience title second, and then her UKC Rally title.

You don't have to use the 'U' before 'CH', but I always do so people will know from which registry the

Championship was awarded.

It isn't mandatory to list all your dogs titles on a dog event show entry form, but most exhibitors do.

Here is a list of Abbreviations for Conformation Titles:

NBOB – National Best of Breed (for American Eskimos, American Pit Bull Terriers, Belgian Shepherd Dogs, Rat Terriers, Toy Fox Terriers, Epagneul Bretons, awarded at their National Specialty)

NGRCH – National Grand Champion (for American Eskimos, American Pit Bull Terriers and Toy Fox Terriers awarded at their National Specialty)

GRCH – Grand Champion

CGRCH – Grand Conformation Champion (for Coonhounds and Beagles)

CH – Champion

CCH – Champion (for Coonhounds and Beagles)

Altered Conformation Titles: (excludes mixed breeds)

ALGRCH – Altered Grand Champion

ALCH – Altered Champion

Judge Marian Campbell awarding BIS to a Canaan Dog at one of Carnation City Kennel Club's July 4th,2009, events. Canaan Dogs are a herding breed of Israeli origin, but in the UKC they are shown in the and Pariah Group.

Typical summer afternoon at Sun Beau Valley Farm in Ravenna, Ohio, for a Carnation City Kennel Club show. United Kennel Club Groups

There are eight Groups in the UKC. Guardians (Group 1) Scenthounds (Group 2) Sighthounds and Pariah (Group 3) Gun Dogs (Group 4) Northern Breeds (Group 5) Herding Dogs (Group 6) Terriers (Group 7) Companion Dogs (Group 8)

Photos below are dogs competing in their respective UKC Groups.

Here are a few photos of dogs in the Best In Show ring.

Non-Licensed Classes:

In UKC Conformation, there are Non-Licensed classes that an exhibitor may enter. No Champion points are given for wins in these following classes:

(Not all host clubs offer non-licensed classes. Clubs will post any non-licensed classes they are offering on their premium lists, along with all the other details about their scheduled events, and on the UKC website under 'Upcoming Events', usually 2 to 3 months ahead of their shows. UKC's Bloodlines magazine will also have all 'upcoming events' listed. 'Show results' are also posted in Bloodlines. You can subscribe to Bloodlines magazine online on the UKC website at: www.ukcdogs.com In instances where judging changes are made, classes are added, or shows are canceled, close to the date of an event, clubs may post these details in the Upcoming Events or on the Message Board of UKC's website.

Novice Puppy For intact puppies 3 months and under 6 months on the day of the event) Remember, this is a non licensed class and is not counted toward Champion points. It is used as a practice match for puppies too young for licensed event competition. Your puppy must be UKC registered, or have a UKC litter registration number or a Temporary Listing number to compete in Novice Puppy class.

Stud Dog These classes will be divided by breed and are judged on the quality of the progeny, not the individual stud dogs. Classes will consist of the stud dog and two to four progeny of that stud dog. Stud dogs can be entire or neutered, but the progeny must be entire. Only the exhibitor of the stud dogs are required to wear armbands in this class. Progeny must be at least three months old on the day of the show, and can be of either gender. At least two of the progeny must be entered in a licensed class at the same event. Stud dogs entered in this class cannot be counted as progeny for their sires in the same class. Entries will be made in the name of the stud dog.

Brood Bitch These classes will be divided by breed and are judges on the quality of the puppies, not the individual brood bitch. Classes will consist of the brood bitch and two to four of her puppies. Brood bitches can be unaltered or spayed, but the puppies must be entire. Only the exhibitor of the brood bitches are required to wear armbands in this class. Puppies myst be at least three months old on the day of the show, and can be of either gender. At least two of the puppies must be entered in a licensed class at the same event. Brood bitches entered in this class cannot be counted as progeny for their dams in the same class. Entries will be made in the name of the brood bitch.

Miscelleaneous Classes. These classes are divided by breed. They are non-licensed classes and carry no points toward UKC titles.

Brace Class This class shall consist of two dogs of the same breed and handled by a single handler, and is judged on the basis of overall quality, and similarity of the two dogs. Dogs need to be six months of age or older, intact and permanently registered with UKC, of have Temporary Listing numbers.

Veteran Class. All Veteran dogs must be seven years of age or older, and all classes will be divided by gender. Best Veteran Male will compete with the Best Veteran Female for Best Veteran of Breed. Dogs have to be permanently registered with UKC or have a valid Temporary Listing number on the day of the show. Spayed and neutered dogs will be eligible for this class.

Special Exhibition Classes For dogs that have UKC titles. Each club may establish the requirements for entry in this class and is encouraged to include conformation and performance dogs. A club may call the class by whatever name it chooses but the name should reflect the requirements for entry. Exhibitors will be given the opportunity to enter the ring with their dogs and have a commentator read the dog’s accomplishments. Clubs usually offer rosettes to participants.

Total Dog Award

If you compete in conformation and other working events at the same show, you are eligible to sign up for the Total Dog Award.

Clubs may offer Total Dog Awards at shows in which they are hosting both conformation and working events. Not all clubs that host multiple events will offer total dog awards. If they do, you will usually find information to that effect on their premium listing or at the show site on the day of the event.

Your dog must be permanently registered with UKC or have a temporary listing number on the day of the show to be eligible for a total dog award.

Requirements: 1. Compete in a conformation class, with competition (defeating one or more dogs at the breed level) by winning Best Male or Best Female, or Best of Winners, or the Champion or Grand Champion class , or by taking a Best of Breed. Remember you must have competition in the conformation ring to be eligible for this award. If you don't have competition at the breed level, you can become eligible by placing in the Group or taking Best In Show over other dogs. (If you take a Group 4th, and there were 5 dogs in the group ring, you have a competition win. If you take a Reserve Best In Show over another dog, you have a competition win.)

2. Earn a qualifying score in a performance event at that same show. Example: Obedience, or Agility or Weight Pull, or Rally or even a licensed hunt event that is held in conjunction with a conformation show.

Top Ten Points

The United Kennel Club automatically awards 'Top Ten Points' to any dog that wins a Best of Breed by defeating at least one other dog at the breed level. Your dog does not have to be a Champion to qualify for top ten points. At the end of each year, these points are totaled and the ten top-ranked dogs in each breed (with the exception of Coonhounds) will be invited to participate in the Top Ten Invitational competition at the Premier held the following year. Coonhounds may only earn Top Ten points at UKC Licensed Hunting/Bench Show events.

Junior Showmanship in the UKC If you have children who want to show dogs and participate with others of their own age, then Junior showmanship is available to them. Children must be at least 2 years old and under 19 years of age to compete in UKC Junior Handling. The Judge will be evaluating the child, not the dog. They are graded on their show handling skills, how well both they and their dog are groomed, knowledge of their breed and dog structure, and they must also know ring procedure. Dogs shown in Junior Handling can either be entire or spayed and neutered. Mixed breed dogs and other dogs with Limited Privilege registration may be shown in Junior Handling. All dogs with Limited Privilege papers must be spayed or neutered. Classes are divided by the age of the Junior Handler instead of the breed of the dog.

Here are the classes offered: Pee-Wee. For children two years old and under four years of age on the day of the show. Parents may assist their children in the ring. No placements are made in this class. Clubs usually offer an award or ribbon to every participant.

Sub-Junior. For children four years and under eight years of age. Parents may assist their children in the ring. No placements are given in this class. Clubs usually offer an award or ribbon to each participant. (Neither the Pee-Wee nor the Sub-Junior class participants are eligible for the Best Junior Handler award.)

Junior Classes. These are classes for youngsters 8 years and under 13 years of age.

Novice Junior. This class is for any Junior Handler who has never earned a Best Junior Handler award, with competition, or who has not earned three first place wins from the Novice Junior class. Open Junior. This class is for any Junior Handler who has earned a Best Junior Handler award with competition from the Novice Junior class or who has earned three first place wins from the Novice Junior class with competition.

Senior Classes. This class is for youngsters 13 years of age and under 19 years of age.

Novice Senior. This class is for any Junior Handler who has never earned a Best Junior Handler award with competition or who has not earned three first place wins from the Novice Junior class with competition. Open Senior. This class is for any Junior Handler who has earned a Best Junior Handler award with competition from the Novice Junior class or Novice Senior class who has earned three first place wins from the Novice Junior or Novice Senior class with competition.

Best Junior Handler. Best Junior Handler class shall consist of the first place winners from the Novice Junior class, the Open Junior Class, the Novice Senior Class and the Open Senior Class. The Judge shall select a single winner in this class for Best Junior Handler.

If your Female is in Season she must not be entered in Junior Showmanship. If the entry has already been paid, the Junior may change dogs for that event as long as that dog meets all other requirements. An Entry Correction form must be completed by the Junior and given to the Event Secretary before exhibiting.

Conformation Awards and Ribbons:

Ribbons (or rosettes) will be awarded to the first four places in each Regular Class, where 4 or more dogs are entered. Dogs that are awarded Best Male, Best Female, Reserve Best Male, Reserve Best Female, and Best of Winners will receive a ribbon (or rosette) that signifies that placement.

The Champion Class winner will receive a ribbon that signifies that placement, and if there are two or more Champions entered, a Reserve Champion ribbon will be awarded. There are no other placements in the Champion class except at special events like the Premier, in June, where Award Of Merit ribbons (or rosettes) may be given to additional dogs from the Champion classes. (The total AOM's awarded depends on the number of class entries).

The Grand Champion class winner will receive a ribbon (or rosette) that signifies that placement. No other placements are awarded in the Grand Champion class, except at special events, where Awards Of Merit may be given to additional dogs.

A ribbon (or rosette) is awarded to a dog that takes Best of Breed.

In Group judging, ribbons (or rosettes) will be awarded to the first four places in each Group. At the end of the event, Best In Show (or Best In Multi-Breed Show) and Reserve Best In Show (or Reserve In Multi-Breed Show) rosettes will be awarded.

Judges are not required to give ribbons to any entry that they consider unworthy of a placement.

Trophies and other items may be offered for class wins, BOB, Group placements, or Best In Show, by the host club or individual members or even non-club members, as the host club sees fit. But host clubs may not offer cash prizes without written authorization from UKC.

Junior Handling Awards and Ribbons

Judges do not give class placements for Pee-Wee and Sub-Junior classes. All children will receive an award for participation.

Novice Junior, Open Junior, Novice Senior and Open Senior classes are awarded ribbons (or rosettes) for first through fourth place, where numbers of entries allow. A ribbon (or rosette) is awarded for Best Junior Handler.

Trophies and other items may be offered for participants in Pee-Wee and Sub-Junior classes, Regular Class wins and Best Junior Handler by the host club or individual club members or even non-club members, as the host club sees fit. But host clubs may not offer cash prizes without written authorization from the UKC.

Total Dog Qualifier Rosette All dogs that are signed up for 'Total Dog' at shows offering both Conformation and Performance events, that are awarded a qualifying conformation win and a qualifying performance score, will receive a Total Dog Rosette from the host club.

Ring Etiquette

While showing your dog, you need to act in a courteous and sportsman like manner. Win or lose! Be prepared to win and be prepared to lose. Smile and accept the judges’ opinion even if you strongly disagree with your placement. You are paying for his/her opinion whether you end up liking it or not. If you want to question the judge as to why you were placed behind another dog, then do so after the breed judging is over. Never interrupt judging for questions. And if you wait until the judges total assignment is over for the day, he may not remember your dog or the competition you were up against. Judges may evaluate over 100 dogs per assignment so don’t expect him/her to remember an exhibit they may have judged 3 hours previous.

Most all shows will have a professional dog show photographer available for win photos. It is always a good idea to take a photo with the judge if you receive points. All wins are recorded in the judges book at the table in the ring he/she is assigned. But mistakes can be made, and armband numbers recorded wrong. Your photo may be needed as proof of your win on rare occasions. Always double check with the ring steward to make sure the proper arm band number was recorded for your dog if you win the class, a Reserve, or points or Best of Breed or a higher placement. Many times champion points or Top Ten points are lost because of mistakes on the judges book. It is up to you to make certain the information is correct before you leave the show. And at the time you are filling out your entry form at an ‘enter the day of show’ event, please check and re-check the form to make sure the information is correct. If you fill in a wrong registration number or leave out needed information, your dog may lose its wins.

Where do I begin?

1. Register your dogs with the UKC. 2. Joining a local UKC Kennel Club is always a good start. 3. If you have a purebred dog without registration papers, or a mixed breed dog, you may still register him/her with a Limited Privilege registration and show your dog in working events. Your children may also enter Junior Showmanship with a Limited Privilege registered dog. All dogs must be spayed or neutered in order to be Limited Privilege registered . 4. Prepare yourself ahead of time: Read books on showing dogs, and breed specific books. Go to UKCs website and search for your specific breeds Standard of Perfection. The UKC's breed standards may be worded differently than the Breed Standards from other registries. Which means that a UKC judge may be looking for different attributes or disqualifications than you would find from a Judge in another registry. 5. Attend handling classes. 6. Take a chair, and sit ring side at a dog show and observe how people handle all breeds of dogs. You will see some good things and some bad things. Take notes so you can remember later.

Expenses On top of the money you have spent to purchase a suitable and normal everyday expenses for food and vet fees, grooming supplies, toys, training classes, etc…you will need a vehicle capable of holding large enough crates, for your dogs comfort and safety, during the trip to the show. Many exhibitors travel in Vans and some in Motor Homes. Some shows offer camping facilities, or electric and water hook-ups. Expect to pay between $15.00 and $30.00 to enter your dog at a licensed event. If you plan to show your own dog there are the expenses involved in traveling (gasoline prices aren’t cheap) to those shows and getting your dog ready. Most clubs even require a parking fee at their shows. Show catalogs are another expense. If you plan to buy lunch on the show site, it is usually expensive as well. Motels are normally available for overnight stays near dog events, and vary in price range and deposit fees.

A few last tips:

Study your breed. Know your standard. Develop an eye for good conformation. Learn to tell the difference between a nice dog and an exceptional one. It takes time to become a good handler in the conformation ring. Have patience and work hard. A good dog handler blends into the background. The dog is what the judge wants to see, not the handler. Practice stacking your dog in front of a full length mirror. It will give you a better idea of what the judges see, and where you need to improve.

UKC Clubs have the option of hosting Novice Puppy classes (a non-licensed class) at their events. Puppies 3 months of age and up to but not including 6 months of age can compete as Novice Puppies.

American Bulldog Puppy showing off a ribbon in won from the Novice Puppy class.

Pictured above: Treeing Walker Coonhound, 'Rose', owned by Connie Atwood of Bear Lake, Pa. Bench Show Events

If you hunt with Coonhounds, Beagles, and Feists, then you are probably familiar with UKC Bench Shows. Your dog must be registered with the UKC to participate in licensed hunts and bench shows. Upcoming events will be listed on the UKC website and in Coonhound Bloodlines magazine and the American Beagler. Coonhound Top Ten bench show 'points' are accumulated throughout each calendar year and totaled at the end of the year for rankings. Coonhounds do not receive Top Ten Points thru Best Of Breed wins in UKC All-Breed or Multi-Breed shows. If you own Beagles and intend to enter a bench show, your dog must either already have 50 championship points from a previous UKC licensed beagle hunting event or your dog must have been entered in, and completed the full 120 minutes or the designated first round cast time in an Elimination Event in the hunt portion of the UKC Licensed Hunting Beagle Event the day of the bench show, or be scratched by the Judge. If you withdraw your dog from the hunt, or it is scratched in accordance with rule 6 (b) or any action deemed to be an intentional scratch, then your dog is not eligible to enter the bench show that day.

Coonhounds don't require a hunting instinct qualification or hunting championship points in order to enter a bench show. They do need to be UKC registered and 6 months of age or older to enter licensed classes.

On the day of the Hunt and Bench show, at the time of entry, you must produce your dogs original UKC Registration Certification (purple or yellow), or the UKC Easy Entry Card that came with the registration certificate. No copies of UKC registration papers will be accepted.

Bench Show Candids

Bench Show Rules

There are seven breeds of coonhounds that may participate at Bench Shows: American Black and Tans, American Leopard , Blueticks, English, Plott Hounds, Redbones, and Treeing Walkers.

UKC® Coonhound Bench Show Rules

Revised May 1, 2008

*1. Only UKC registered dogs may compete in a UKC Licensed Bench Show. All UKC licensed Coonhound Bench Shows must be open to all of the seven coonhound breeds.

2. UKC Licensed shows MUST appear in the “Upcoming UKC Licensed Events” listing in COONHOUND BLOODLINES in order for the event to be approved and Championship points awarded. Events must be listed in the issue published the month before the event is held.

3. The local club management has the right to refuse entry to any dog or handler. However, no handler shall be barred on basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age or sex.

4. No Bench Show entries are to be taken after the advertised deadline for any reason. The show shall start as soon as possible after the advertised deadline.

5. The Registration Certificate (purple or yellow) or the UKC Easy Entry™ card must be presented to the entry takers to enter a dog in a UKC Licensed Bench Show. Clubs found to be accepting Bench Show entries without the Registration Certificate or UKC Easy Entry™ Card will be placed on probation. If repeated violations occur, the club will lose the right to hold UKC licensed events.

6. No copies of a Registration Certificate, Pedigree, Championship Degree or UKC Easy Entry™ Card will be accepted.

7. Dogs which, according to the owner’s records, have completed the requirements for a UKC Show Champion or Grand Show Champion may be entered in the next level of competition even though they have not been officially notified of their new title by United Kennel Club. See section entitled “Event Information” for details.

8. Unless previously approved by UKC, only one UKC Licensed Bench Show Judge shall judge a UKC Licensed Bench Show. A panel of Judges cannot be used. Judges shall have read and be familiar with “UKC Bench Show Procedures”. The Judge will follow the rules and regulations covering the show, and sign the official UKC report for show winners and award Championship points. Judge must sign report immediately following show.

9. The Judge’s decision is final. The Judge shall give reasons after each class. Any exhibitor may question the Judge concerning their decision after the completion of the class in which the exhibitor’s dog is entered. Such questions shall be presented in a sportsmanlike manner.

10. A UKC recognized Bench Show Champion or Grand Champion may not compete in open competition once they have received their Championship or Grand Championship Degree. Champions may compete in the Champion of Champions class only. Grand Champions may compete in the Grand Champions class only.

11. Receipts shall be issued for winners of Class, Breed, Best Male and Best Female of both the Registered and the Champion of Champions portions of the show. These receipts are for the owner’s personal records and do not replace the official report.

12. The Judge shall have the right to disqualify any owner or handler for misconduct, or any dog for growling, snapping or fighting. If a dog is disqualified for growling, snapping or fighting, it must be reported and sent along with the Bench Show Report to UKC Detailed policy may be found in the section “Scratched for Fighting”.

13. Any person intimidating, threatening or injuring a Bench Show participant, Judge, club officer or UKC representative will be barred for no less than one (1) year up to life from any UKC licensed event. Details on this particular rule can be found in the section on “Misconduct and Discipline”.

14. Any person found administering or having administered unprescribed drugs to any dog will be barred indefinitely from registering dogs and participating in UKC events. Club or association may require blood testing of any dog by a licensed veterinarian.

15. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages, firearms or unprescribed drugs will be allowed on the grounds or while participating in the show or in the buildings the day of a UKC licensed event.

16. A Judge has the right to request that a handler or spectator be removed from the show site for unsportsmanlike behavior.

17. Handlers are responsible for their conduct and personal appearance.

18. If a dog is shown in the wrong class, no Championship points will be awarded. It is the responsibility of the owner to see that their dog has been entered and shown in the correct class.

19. Dogs must be benched. The bench on which the dogs shall be shown must be two (2) feet high and eighteen (18) inches wide with the top covered with indoor/outdoor carpeting or some similar non-slip surface. Individual benches of a minimum length of 44 inches are recommended. If the benches do not meet these standards, the Judge shall still allow the show to be held, but should instruct the club to cor- rect the problem and notify UKC that the benches do not meet the standards.

20. A Bench Show Report shall be filled out and signed by the two club officers and the Bench Show Judge. A total of three different signatures are required. One copy shall be retained by the club for one year, one copy by the Judge and one copy sent to UKC The host club and Judge are esponsible for the report being accurate, neat and properly filled out, showing the complete names of the dogs, correct UKC registration numbers, names of owners and handlers and their addresses. The United Kennel Club, Inc., accepts the report of each show as an accurate and true report of the Bench Show.

21. The club sponsoring the show will forward with the report the fee of $1.50 per dog entered in the Bench Show. Reports must be submitted to UKC within ten (10) days of the event or a penalty charge of $20.00 will be made. An additional charge of $20.00 per month will be made for reports that are 30 days past due.

22. The following is NOT allowed:

a. Dyeing or in any manner changing a dog’s hair color.

b. Altering of nose, eye or lip pigment color.

c. Surgery to cover a genetic or structural fault, such as ears, eyes, muscular or skeletal.

d. Grooming, grooming tools, spray bottles or wiping cloths are not allowed in the ring.

NOTE: If the show is held outside on an extremely hot day, a handler may spray water in the dog’s mouth to cool the dog down. This can only be done if the Judge approves prior to the dogs entering the show ring. 23. No bait, clickers or toys allowed in show ring.

24. Working dogs are not to be penalized for scars or injuries caused by hunting.

25. Female dogs in season shall not be shown.

26. Dogs will be disqualified if male is castrated or female is spayed.

27. A male shall be disqualified if monorchid or cryptorchid (lacking two normal, descended testicles in the scrotum).

28. A dog will be disqualified if it is determined to be deaf or blind.

29. Dog will be disqualified if overshot or undershot. Overshot or undershot is defined as dog having visible gap between upper and lower teeth.

30. Dogs must be evaluated both while gaited and shown on the bench. In order to properly evaluate the coonhound, the dog must be compared to the standard on the bench to assess its conformation and gaited to determine the efficiency and athleticism of the dog’s locomotion.

Bench Shows - Point System

*Revised January 1, 2009

*Dog must compete in all eligible classes in order to receive Championship points.

DEFINITION OF CLASSES: Males and females are shown separately.

PUPPY CLASS: Shall be for dogs six (6) months to one (1) year of age. The winner of this class will be awarded ten (10) points.

JUNIOR CLASS: Shall be for dogs one year of age and under two years of age. The winner of this class will be awarded ten (10) points.

SENIOR CLASS: Shall be for dogs two years of age and over. The winner of this class will be awarded ten (10) points.

BEST OF BREED: Shall be selected from the winners of the Puppy, Junior and Senior Classes. The winner of this class shall be known as Best of Breed and shall be awarded fifteen (15) points.

BEST MALE OR FEMALE OF SHOW: Shall be selected from the Best of Breed winners. The winner shall be known as Best Male or Female of Show and awarded ten (10) points.

First in Class - Males 10 points First in Class - Females 10 points Best Male of Breed 15 points Best Female of Breed 15 points Best Male of Show 10 points Best Female of Show 10 points

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SHOW CHAMPION:

Dog must have earned a minimum of 100 UKC recorded Championship points and one win for “Best Male of Show” or “Best Female of Show”. Dog must have competition at the Class, Breed or Show level at the event they win Best of Show. Dog having no competition will receive Championship points but no win toward the Show Champion degree. Points must be earned under at least two different Judges.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRAND SHOW CHAMPION: A Grand Show Champion will be a dog having won five Champion of Champions show classes under at least three different UKC Licensed Show Judges. Winnings may be over a period of years at any UKC licensed show. Degree of Grand Show Champion will be issued to the registered owner. Males and females are shown separately. The organization holding the UKC Licensed Bench Show, in addition to UKC Championship points, may award whatever prize or prizes it sees fit to the winner. No money will be given as a prize at a UKC Licensed event unless authorized by UKC.

UKC® Point System for the Top Ten Bench Show Dogs

Revised January 1, 2003

UKC will tabulate and publish the Top Ten rankings. The rankings will be published in COONHOUND BLOODLINES and on www.ukcdogs.com on a regular basis.

The point system is based on the number of dogs defeated and the number of dogs shown as reported on the Official Bench Show Report. One point will be deducted from the total of dogs shown in the regular classes as the winning dog is included in that total but did not defeat itself.

(1) The winner of the Best Male of Show will be awarded one point for all males defeated in the classes.

(2) The winner of the Best Female of Show will be awarded one point for all females defeated in the classes.

(3) The winner of the Champions of Champion Male category will be awarded three points for all males defeated in the Champion class.

(4) The winner of the Champions of Champion Female category will be awarded three points for all females defeated in the Champion class.

(5) The winner of the Grand Champion Male category will be awarded four points for all males defeated in the Grand Champion class. Two (2) points will be awarded for dogs shown without competition (in the Grand Champion category only).

(6) The winner of the Grand Champion Female category will be awarded four points for all females defeated in the Grand Champion class. Two (2) points will be awarded for dogs shown without competition (in the Grand Champion category only).

The reason for increasing the number of points earned per category is to equalize the points earned over a year.

The points carry from category to category. If your dog was a Show Champion at the beginning of the year, and finished to a Grand Show Champion, those points would carry on with the dog as it competed in the Grand Champion class.

Points will not be recorded after a dog has completed the requirements for a particular category (i.e. — Champion or Grand Champion). The dog can continue to show in that category until notified by UKC, but will not earn any additional points.

Points may be withheld if it is determined that: 1) owners refuse to show at the next level after completing championship requirements but before receiving UKC notification; or 2) non-competitive dogs are being entered for the purpose of padding points.

Above Bench Show rules were reprinted with permission from United Kennel Club, Inc. Your Total Dog Registry Since 1898

Plott Hound, 'Bear Run Sidearm Clyde', owned by Jackie Carpenter of Gambier, Ohio.

American Leopard Hound- 'Johnsons Camo Brooke'

Beagle Bench Show Candids

Bench Judge, Jackie Carpenter, evaluating Static and Kinetic balance of this Champion male Beagle. Spectators are seen taking a great interest in the proceedings. Photos taken in Holmesville, Ohio.

Best Of Breed winner owned by Scott Fluhart UKC Beagle Bench Show Rules

*Revised January 1, 2002

1. A UKC Licensed Beagle Bench Show is a distinctive gathering of UKC registered Beagles and their owners for the purpose of determining the winners and making an official record of such winnings. Only UKC registered dogs compete in a UKC Licensed Beagle Bench Show. Non-registered dogs cannot be entered in a UKC Licensed Beagle Bench Show.

2. UKC licensed shows MUST appear in the “Upcoming UKC Licensed Events” listing in COONHOUND BLOODLINES and American Beagler in order for the event to be approved and Championship points awarded. Events must be listed in the issue published the month before the event is held, i.e. – February events will be listed in January.

3. The local club management has the right to refuse entry to any dog or handler. However, no handler shall be barred on basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age or sex.

4. No Bench Show entries are to be taken after the advertised deadline for any reason. The show shall start as soon as possible after the advertised deadline.

5. The registration certificate (purple or yellow) or Easy Entry™ Card must be presented to the entry taker(s) to enter a dog in a UKC Licensed Beagle Bench Show. These rules are to be strictly followed. Clubs found to be accepting Bench Show entries without the registration certificate or UKC Easy Entry™ Card could lose the right to hold UKC licensed events. See “Entering Dogs in UKC Licensed Events” on page 10 of this rulebook.

6. Dogs may be entered in the Champion or Grand Champion portions of a UKC licensed event when the registration certificate is presented along with the Championship or Grand Championship degree or UKC Easy Entry™ Card. The Championship degree is not required if the registration certificate or UKC Easy Entry™ Card indicates the Championship.

7. No copies of a registration certificate, pedigree, championship degree, or UKC Easy Entry™ Card will be accepted.

8. Only one UKC Licensed Bench Show Judge shall judge a UKC Licensed Beagle Bench Show. A panel of Judges cannot be used. The Judge will follow the rules and regulations covering the show, and sign the official UKC report for show winners and award Championship points. Judges shall be familiar with UKC Beagle Bench Show procedures (listed elsewhere). The Judge must sign the report immeditely following the show so that the officers of the club may sign.

9. The Judge’s decision is final. Any exhibitor entering dogs in any show is, in effect, asking the Judge for their personal opinion and decision. Any exhibitor may question the Judge concerning their decision at the time the decision is made, after the completion of the class in which the exhibitor’s dog is entered. Such questions shall be presented in a sportsmanlike manner. It is suggested that the Judges give oral comments after selection of Best Male/Best Female winners and above.

10. Qualifications for UKC recognized Show Champion: Dog must have earned a minimum of 100 UKC recorded Championship points and one win with competition for “Best Male” or “Best Female.” Dogs having no competition for Best Male/Best Female will receive Championship points, but no win toward the Show Champion Degree. Points must be earned under at least three different Judges. Champion males and females are shown together and a Champion win will be awarded to the winner.

11. Qualifications for UKC recognized Grand Show Champion: Dog must win five Champion of Show Champions classes at five different UKC Licensed Beagle Bench Shows. These must be earned under at least three different Judges. Grand Champions shall compete in the Grand Champions class only. This class is held for the honorary title, and no UKC points are awarded.

12. A UKC recognized Bench Show Champion or Grand Champion may not compete in open competition once they have received their Championship or Grand Championship Degree. Champions may compete in the Champion of Champions class only. Grand Champions may compete in the Grand Champions class only.

13. If a dog is shown in the wrong class, no Championship points will be awarded. It is the responsibility of the owner to see that their dog has been entered and shown in the correct class. Dogs must compete in each class as they advance unless scratched by the Bench Show Judge. The handler may not withdraw the dog at any point throughout the show, except for health reasons. Dogs withdrawn for health reasons will be subject to verification by a licensed veterinarian.

14. Notice - Dogs which fulfill the requirements for a Grand Champion may be entered in the next level of competition even though they have not been officially notified of their new title by the United Kennel Club.

Warning! - This is contingent on the condition that the records kept by the dog’s owner are in accordance with those kept by UKC

Neither UKC nor the host club are responsible for any mistakes made by the owners of these dogs concerning the dog’s degree.

If it is found that the owner’s records were in error, and the dog had not fulfilled the requirements for Championship title, all points attained by that dog in the higher level will be considered void.

15. Receipts shall be issued to Class Winners, Best Male and Female (registered), Best of Winners (registered), Champion of Champions, and *Best of Breed. These receipts are for your personal records and do not replace the official report.

16. The Judge shall have the right to disqualify any owner or handler for misconduct, or any dog for growling, snapping or fighting. If a dog is disqualified for growling, snapping and fighting, it must be reported and sent along with the Bench Show report to UKC. Read detailed policy “Disqualified for Fighting - UKC Beagle Bench Show Policy,” elsewhere in the rulebook.

17. Any person intimidating, threatening or injuring a Bench Show participant, Judge, club officer or UKC representative, will be barred for one year up to life from any UKC licensed event. Details on this particular rule can be found elsewhere in the rulebook.

18. Any person caught administering unprescribed drugs to any dog will be barred for life from registering dogs and participating in UKC events.

19. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages, unprescribed drugs firearms or gambling will be allowed on the grounds or while participating in the show or in the buildings during the hours of the event.

20. Spectators and/or handlers must remain away from the show ring at all times and dogs must be kept away from the show ring until that dog is called for showing.

21. It is the responsibility of the owner or handler to listen to the secretary or ring steward of the show so that they will be ready to enter their dog in the correct class. If a dog is not shown due to neglect of the owner or handler, there is no way to enter that particular dog in that show.

22. Owners, handlers and spectators may not interfere with the Judge in any way during the judging of a show.

23. A Judge has the right to request that a handler or spectator be removed from the show site for unsportsmanlike behavior.

24. Handlers are responsible for their conduct and personal appearance.

25. Dogs must be benched. The bench on which the dogs shall be shown must be two (2) feet high and eighteen (18) inches wide with the top covered with indoor/outdoor carpeting or some similar non-slip surface. (Dogs stand well on rough material while they tend to “cow down” on a slippery or smooth surface). Individual benches of a minimum length of 44 inches are recommended. If the benches do not meet these standards, the Judge shall still allow the show to be held, but should instruct the club to correct the problem and notify UKC that the benches do not meet the standards.

26. A Bench Show report shall be filled out and signed by two club officers and the Bench Show Judge. A total of three different signatures are required. One copy shall be retained by the club for one year, one copy by the Judge and one copy sent to UKC. The host club and Judge are responsible for the report being accurate, neat and properly filled out, showing the complete names of the dogs, correct UKC registration numbers, sire and dam information, names of owners and handlers and their addresses. The United Kennel Club, Inc., accepts the report of each show as an accurate and true report of the Bench Show.

27. The club sponsoring the show will forward with the report and the fee of $1.50 per dog entered in the Bench Show to UKC. Reports must be submitted to UKC within ten days of the event or a penalty fee of $20 will be charged. An additional charge of $20 per month will be made for reports that are 30 days past due.

28. Dogs shall not be judged on handlers showmanship.

29. No grooming devices (such as combs, brushes, cleaning cloths) are to be used while dog is on the bench.

30. Baiting of dogs is not allowed in show rings.

31. Working dogs are not to be penalized for scars or injuries caused by hunting.

32. Female dogs in season shall not be shown.

33. Dogs will be disqualified if male is castrated or female is spayed.

34. A male is disqualified if monorchid or cryptorchid (lacking two normal descended testicles in the scrotum.)

35. A dog is disqualified if it is deaf or blind.

36. A dog is disqualified if over 15 inches in height.

37. A dog is disqualified if overshot or undershot.

38. Dogs will be evaluated both while gaited and shown on the bench

Bench Shows — Point System

Revised January 1, 2002

DEFINITION OF CLASSES: Males and females are shown separately except in the Best of Winners, Champion and Grand Champion categories.

PUPPY CLASS: Shall be dogs at least six months of age and under one year of age. The winner of this class will be awarded ten points.

JUNIOR CLASS: Shall be for dogs one year of age and under two years of age. The winner of this class will be awarded ten points.

SENIOR CLASS: Shall be for dogs two years of age and under three years of age. The winner of this class will be awarded ten points.

VETERAN CLASS: Shall be for dogs three years of age and over. The winner of this class will be awarded ten points.

BEST MALE AND FEMALE: Shall be selected from the winners of the Puppy, Junior, Senior and Veteran classes. Best Male and Best Female will be awarded 15 points.

BEST OF WINNERS: Shall be awarded to the winner of Best Male shown against Best Female. The winner will be known as Best of Winners and will be awarded ten points. If no competition in Best of Winners class, Best of Winners points will be withheld. First in Class — Male 10 points First in Class — Female 10 points Best Male 15 points Best Female 15 points Best of Winners 10 points

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SHOW CHAMPION: A Show Champion is the dog that has earned a minimum of 100 UKC recorded Championship points and one win with competition while showing for Best Male or Best Female. Points must have been earned under at least three different UKC Licensed Show Judges. Male and Female Show Champions are shown together.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRAND SHOW CHAMPION: A Grand Show Champion will be a dog having won five Champion classes under at least three different UKC Licensed Show Judges. Winning may be over a period of years at any UKC Licensed Show. Degree of Grand Show Champion will be awarded to the registered owner. Male and Female Grand Show Champions are shown together.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR BEST OF BREED: Best of Breed will consist of the Best of Winners, Champion of Champions and the Grand Champion winner. The winner of this class will be awarded “Best of Breed” for the days show. No additional championship points will be awarded for this class, only Total Dog points. The organization holding the UKC Licensed Beagle Bench Show, in addition to UKC Championship points, may award whatever prize or prizes it sees fit for the winner. No money will be given as a prize at a UKC licensed event.

UKC Point System for the Total Dog Bench Show Dogs Revised January 1, 2008

* United Kennel Club, Inc., has developed a program to tabulate and publish a Total Dog ranking by breed for all Beagles shown in UKC Licensed Bench Shows. The rankings will be published in COONHOUND BLOODLINES and American Beagler on a regular basis. The Beagle breed is considered first and foremost a . To preserve these natural abilities and to strive for the “Total Dog”, Beagles may only earn “Total Dog” points at Licensed Hunting Beagle Events. To be eligible for Total Dog points the dog must have been entered in and completed the full 120 minutes cast time or the designated first round cast time in an Elimination event in the hunt portion of the UKC Licensed Hunting Beagle event the day of the show or be scratched by the Judge. Dogs withdrawn by handler or scratched in accordance with rule 6 (b) of the Official UKC Hunting Beagle Honor Rules or any action deemed to be an intentional scratch are not eligible for Total Dog Points. Only dogs meeting this criteria will be eligible for Best of Breed.

UKC will record the points and keep a running total for each hound that has placed throughout the year.

Keep in mind that in the UKC Hunting Beagle Program we are striving for the “Total Dog.” That is, the dog that excels both in the field and on the bench. However, to be eligible to show, he must first be able to perform in the field. It is hoped that a Top Ten ranking will be the incentive needed to encourage the show participation of owners whose hounds possess the functional good looks of the “Total Dog”.

The points system is based on the number of dogs defeated and the number of dogs shown. One point will be deducted from the total number of dogs shown in all licensed classes as the winning dog is included in that total but did not defeat itself. The “Best of Breed” winner will be awarded one point per dog defeated based on the number of dogs shown. A minimum of two dogs defeated is required before Total Dog points will be awarded.

Points will not be recorded after a dog has completed the requirements for a particular category (i.e.-Champion or Grand Champion). The dog can continue to show in that category until notified by UKC, but will not earn any additional points. Once the owner knows that their dog has enough points to earn their Show Championship degree, in the name of good sportsmanship, they should not enter their dog again in the Registered category. They also should not continue to enter their dog in the Champion category when they know that their dog has enough wins to make their dog a Grand Show Champion. Again, in the name of good sportsmanship.

Above Bench Show rules were reprinted with permission from United Kennel Club, Inc. Your Total Dog Registry Since 1898 Coonhounds and Beagles may also be shown at All Breed, and Multi-Breed, UKC Conformation events.

Following his assignment, UKC Judge David Arthur discusses Doberman conformation with exhibitors, at Carnation City Kennel Club's Saturday, September 2008, show in Ravenna, Ohio.

This booklet was written and photographed, except where 'show win' photos have been credited, by L A Rusinko, Raney Days Photography.

The author resides in Wooster, Ohio, with her Dobermans, Raney and Khaos, and still actively shows in UKC Conformation, Rally and Obedience.

For more information on registering and showing your dog with the UKC:

United Kennel Club: 100 East Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49002-5584

Ph: (269) 343-9020 Or go online to: www.ukcdogs.com/

Candid photos of a Smooth Fox Terrier and a Puli in the Best In Show ring at Carnation City Kennel Club's Sept 6th, 2008 morning dog show. Judge Helena Engelauf officiating.

About the author:

"I was born with a dog by my side and have only spent a few months of my 61 years without a 'fur' child tagging along beside me.

Although I was interested in dog shows at a very young age, I did not actually own a show dog, my first Doberman, until I was in my late twenties. I trained and showed in obedience and even tried my hand at conformation. Eventually I began breeding Dobermans under the kennel prefix of 'Warlord'.

All these years later I still have a Doberman by my side, UCH, UCD,URO3 D'Lano's Guns N'Roses, CGC, TDI, TT, WAC, CD, RE, UDC VC, ASCA CD, APDT RL1., APDT RL2, APDT RL3, CW-SR (aka Raney) She goes eight generations back to my foundation bitch and has borrowed her call name. Raney comes from a Breeder, and friend, in West Mifflin, Pa (D'Lano Dobermans). I discontinued my breeding program in 1997.

I didn't get involved in United Kennel Club events until July 2005, when I took my 4 month old Raney to a local show and entered Novice Puppy class. What a great time I had! People were so friendly, and the other Doberman exhibitors came over and introduced themselves and made me feel right at home. We all had a very relaxed and enjoyable day! The whole atmosphere was more like a big family reunion than a dog event competition. In the spring of 2006 Raney finished her UKC Championship.

I hope my UKC Dog Show Guide For Beginners will spread the word about this great registry to all dog show enthusiasts, so others can experience the fun and camaraderie of a United Kennel Club event first hand!"

I am currently a member of the Agathon Kennel Club (AKC), the Lakeshore Doberman Pinscher Club (AKC), the Carnation City Kennel Club (UKC) and the Ohio Doberman Club (UKC).

Linda Rusinko Wooster, Ohio

UCD, UCH, URO3 D'Lano's Guns N'Roses, CGC, TDI, CD, TT, WAC, RE, UDC VC, ASCA CD, APDT RL1, AOE L1, APDT RL2, AOE L2, APDT-RL3, AOE-L3, CW-SR (aka Raney) This photo was taken by the author and chosen by the UKC for the front cover of January 2008's issue of Bloodlines Magazine..Visit the author's 'Raney Days Gift Shop' website at: http://www.zazzle.com/raneydays Visit my Raney Days Photography website at: http://www.raneydays.com/