FAQ
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A castrated male is eligible to enter as a stud dog in the Stud Dog class at a specialty breed events, and a spayed bitch may enter as Brood Bitch in the Brood Bitch Class. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches, are allowed to compete in the Veterans Classes only, at independent specialties events and, / or those all-breed shows, which do not offer any competitive classes beyond Best of Breed. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches are also eligible for competition in Junior Showmanship and Obedience.
No entry may be changed or canceled unless notice of the change or cancellation is received in writing, by email, or by telegram by the Superintendent or Show Secretary named in the premium list to receive those entries; before the closing date and hour for entries.
Yes, in conformation classes only. Bitches in season are not eligible to be shown in Junior Showmanship or any Performance Trial.
A Handler; is any person that is 18 years old or older; designated by the owner or co-owner of an entered dog to be the handler of, and the person responsible for, the dog at the event.
No classes shall be provided for any dog under six months of age except at sanctioned matches when approved by The American Kennel Club, Open Shows, and the Four-to-Six Month Puppy Competition. The Four-to-Six Month Puppy competition will be open to dogs that are at least four months of age but under six months on the day of the event. Classes will be an offer to Four-to-Six Month Puppy AKC recognized dog breeds and varieties as well as Miscellaneous and FSS breeds. Professional handlers are not permitted to exhibit in this class.
Entrants in the Four-to-Six Month Puppy class will compete for Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed. The club will also offer Group and Best in Show Puppy Competition.
Four-to-Six Month Puppy competition will take place in a separate ring(s) from the regular class judging to avoid delays in the judging of regular classes. Classes are not divided by sex in this competition.