The steward will call the winners of each class back into the ring - in the reverse order they were judged. This can sometimes be a little confusing. The second place animal in each class (if there is one) ALSO remains handy. The winner of each class remains at ringside to return and compete for Winners Dog. The non champion (or class dogs as we call them) males are all judged in class order. Very seldom will you see entries in every single one of the available classes. In certain breeds classes might also be divided by coat, color or size. Open Class (any animal, any age, any handler).Bred By Exhibitor Class (dogs bred by the person showing the dog or an immediate family member).American Bred Class (dogs bred in the US).It applies to the dog, not the exhibitor)

Novice class (which is designated for dogs which have not won three blue ribbons in another class.

After that, the Champion animals and the Winners Dog and the Winners Bitch compete for Best of Breed. Only animals awarded Winners Dog and Winners Bitch are eligible to earn points toward their championship status. The non-champion female dogs compete for Winners Bitch. The non-champion male dogs compete for Winners Dog. How to Count Championship Points Understanding the ClassesĪll classes are divided by sex and championship status.

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