[Dailydrool] Points at doggy shows.

[Beverly Szaton]

I would try to explain it but I get lost. Here is what the AKC says about
it:
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Here is a quick and easy guide to calculating points that doesn't require an
advanced degree in mathematics.

The American Kennel Club requires a dog to obtain a total of 15 points with
two major wins (a major win is worth three points or higher) to become a
champion. The majors must be won under different judges and at least one
other judge must award some of the remaining points - so you need to win
under at least three different judges.

*Class, Winners, and Breed Competition*

Class dogs are judged in classes against other dogs of the same sex - Puppy,
Twelve-to-Eighteen, Novice, Bred-by-Exhibitor, American-bred, Open - are
just a few. Classes can also be divided by age (as in puppy) or color. When
the judge awards first place in a class that dog advances to the Winners
competition of its sex.

During the Winners competition, the judge re-examines all the dogs that have
received first place in the classes and picks an overall winner - Winners
Dog for males and Winners Bitch for females. Although you may have beaten
several dogs in the classes, championship points are only awarded to Winners
Dog and Winners Bitch. No points are awarded for class wins or Reserve
Winners.

Your Winners Dog or Winners Bitch can also win points in the Best of Breed
competition. Best of Breed consists of dogs that have already received their
championship. Winners Dog and Winner Bitch also compete with the champions
in Best of Breed. There are three possible awards a dog can win at this
level:
Best of Breed - Awarded to the best dog in the Best of Breed competition
Best of Opposite Sex - Awarded to the best dog of the opposite sex to the
Best of Breed winner
Best of Winners - Awarded to the best dog between Winners Dog and Winners
Bitch

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I never have been able to count points correctly. I always have someone else
do it or ask the ring steward. Always check the Judge's book BEFORE YOU
LEAVE THE SHOW if you have won, to be positive it is recorded and recorded
correctly. It is a real pain the heiny to try to get your points if it is
recorded incorrectly and turned into the AKC--much easier if you address the
issue before the Judge leaves the building.

MomPerson to Nigel, Llewis, Mitchell (16 points & a Champion) Cooper (15
points & a Champion)
Zelda ATB (11points needed one Major.)
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