Show Opens: 12th January | Show Closes: 2nd February
Rules On Champions: May Compete In Appropriate Class
National Affiliation: n/a
Breeds currently on rotation for this show:
Winners
Results will be posted no later than February 9th
Rules
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Dog/Handler
-All dogs entered must have a SKC registration number before the judging date.
(Please put pending if waiting for registration approval)
-All dogs must be at least 6 months of age at the day of entry unless stated otherwise.
- Dogs are required to wear thin show leads.
- Dogs must be intact.
- All SKC breeds welcome
- All handlers, if they are visible in the pictures, must be dressed accordingly, therefore business formal/casual.
General
- Do not reserve posts. Reserved posts will be deleted.
- Amount of dogs per one handler is not restricted.
- Conformation Show is to be held indoors.
- Reused photos are NOT allowed.
- 1 dog per image/entry
Entry Fee: $50 per dog (will be deducted by admin from your bank)
Breed Restrictions
- All SKC breeds are acceptable.
Photo Requirements
One shot of the dog in stack; either left or right.
One shot of the dog's head at a pleasing angle.
One shot of the dog moving at a trot; either left or right.
One image of the dog being judged.
Handler does not have to be visible.
Photos must be 800 x 450
Judges
Kennel Club Director
co-judge; TBD
Class
Open
Junior: 6mos - 12mos
Intermediate: 13mos - 24mos
Adult: 25mos and above
Champion
Intermediate: 13mos - 24mos
Adult: 25mos and above
Grand Champion
Adult: 25mos and above
Ring
RING A: Owner-Handler Edited Ring. Your entry displays advanced editing.
RING B: Owner-Handler Unedited Ring. Your entry displays no or basic editing.
Placement & Prizes
Best In Show - 8 Pts + $1200
Reserve Best In Show - 6 points +1000
Best Of Group - 3 Pts + $800
Reserve Best Of Group - 2 Pts + $600
3rd In Show (G3) - + 1 Pts
4th In Show (G4) - + 1 Pt
Best Of Breed - Award Ribbon
Best Of Opposite - Award Ribbon
Award Of Merit - Award Ribbon
please note
*If your breed has only one entrant in that ring, BOB is not considered a major.*
BIS and RBIS placements are always counted as majors.
Judging Criteria
(Possible Max Score of 100 Points)
Body: Body should match the breed standard. Look at either AKC or SKC breed standard picture. Points removed for inaccuracies.
Head: Head should match the breed standard. Look at either AKC or SKC breed standard picture. Points removed for inaccuracies.
Coat: Coat should match the breed standard. Look at either AKC or SKC breed standard picture for the coat color of the dog and determine how accurate and realistic it is
Eyes: Eyes and detail colors should match breed standards. Look at either AKC or SKC breed standard picture. Points removed for inaccuracies.
Stack: Is the stacking pose appropriate for the breed.
Gait: Gait and trot should be accurate for breed.
Picture: Does the picture show the full dog. Is it correct Image size. Is the dog the main focus.
Arena: Arena should be appropriate for a conformation show and have realistic ring. Points removed if the background is distracting from the dog.
Attire Handler's: Attire should be clean and formal. The dog should stand out from it. Points removed if dog blends with the handler. Points removed if the dog wears anything but a thin show leash.
Luck: Number Generator
Submission Form
Please submit the following form with all of the information requested. Incomplete entry forms are cause for disqualification.
[b]Dog's Registered Name:[/b]
[b]SKC #:[/b]
[b]Dog's Breed:[/b]
[b]Dog's Gender:[/b]
[b]Breed Group:[/b]
[b]Show Line:[/b]
[b]Ring:[/b]
[b]Level:[/b]
[b]Handler's Name:[/b]