In the puppy class, the following assessments are awarded
Very promising
Perspective
Least promising
Disqualified
Cannot be judged
In the class of juniors, open, working, champions and veterans, the following assessments are awarded
Excellent
Very good
Good
Sufficient
Disqualified
Cannot be judged
◕Group 1: Sheepdog & Cattledog
◕Group 2: Pincher/Schnauzer, Molossoid & Swiss Mountain/Cattledog
◕Group 3: Terriers
◕Group 4: Dachshunds
◕Group 5: Spitz & primitives
◕Group 6: Scenthounds
◕Group 7: Pointing dogs
◕Group 8: Retrievers, Flushers & Waterdogs
◕Group 9: Companion & Toy dogs
◕Group 10: Sighthounds
◕Group 1- Old German Shepherd
◕Group 2- American Bulldog
◕Group 3- American Pitbull Terrier
*Any other real breeds, which are not listed are allowed to compete
Baby(Minor Puppy): 3-6 months (No CACIB)
Puppy: 6-9 months
Junior: 9-18 months
Intermediate: 15-24 months
Open: 15+ months
Working (need to provide a working Ch): 15+ months
Champion(Breed)(proof): 15+ months
Veteran: 8+years
Breeders’ Group/Stake
Progeny Group/Stake
Brace Class/Stake
Winner's Dog(WD); Winner's Bitch(WB)
Best of Winners(BOW);
Best of Breed(BOB); Best of Opposite Sex(BOS)
Best in Group=Group 1st (BOG); Group 2nd (RBOG); Group 3rd; Group 4th
Select dog/bitch(CK); CACIB/RCACIB, CAC/RCAC
Best in Show(Baby, Puppy, Junior, Intermediate, Open, Working, Champion(Breed), Veteran)
Best Breeder in the Show, Best Brace in Show, Best Stud Dog/Brood Bitch in Show. Reserve Best in Show.
You may also receive additional titles up to the judge
Herding Group
Hound Group
Toy Group
Non-Sporting Group
Sporting Group
Working Group
Terrier Group
Miscellaneous Class
Foundation Stock Service
Beginner Puppy (4 months - 6 months) (No CACIB)
Puppy (6 months - 1 year, non-champion)
Puppy (6 months - 1 year, non-champion)
Twelve-to-Eighteen Months (1 year - 1.8 years, non-champion)
Bred-By Exhibitor (6 months+, non-champion, bred by the entrant).
Open (2+ years, non-champion)
Breed (Any dog with a UaKU Ch or GCh) (No CACIB)
Class 1st, Class 2nd, Class 3rd, Class 4th
Winners Dog/Bitch, Reserve Winners Dog/Bitch
Best of Breed, Best of Opposite, Best of Winners; Best of Opposite given where applicable
Group 1st, Group 2nd, Group 3rd, Group 4th
Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show
Best Breeder in the Show/Best breeder of the breed/ Best of the breeding group
This title is awarded to the breeder whose group of dogs demonstrates exceptional quality, uniformity, and presentation.
Requirements
3-5 dogs of the same breed and variety.
All dogs in the group should be bred by the same breeder or group of people and share the same kennel name. Ownership doesn't matter, you can lease the dog.
The youngest dog in the group must be eligible for the Baby Class, which generally accepts dogs aged 3 to 6 months.
All dogs in the group should have been individually judged in their respective classes earlier in the shows at least with Very Good mark.
All offsprings participating must have a pedigree of at least 2nd generation.
Groups of uniform and excellent quality are awarded Hp. The best breeders group with Hp goes on to compete in the finals.
Titles
1st place Best Breeder in Show, HP
2nd Best Breeder
3rd Best Breeder
4th Best Breeder (optional)
Best Brace in Show
A pair of dogs of the same breed and variety, presented together by a single handler
Requirements
2 dogs max presented by a one handler.
Both dogs should have been individually judged in their respective classes earlier in the shows.
Dogs must be at least 15 months old to compete.
Related dogs will have a greater chance of scoring higher.
Bred by the same breeder (1 dog must be owned by the breeder that is showing) if both dogs are owned by the breeder it also gives a higher score. The breeder is, in this case, the one that drew the litter. Pup from the litter - dog being shown.
Titles
1st Best pair/group in the class
2nd Second-best pair/group in the class
3rd Third-best pair/group in the class
4th Fourth-best (if awarded) pair/group in the class
Best Stud Dog/Brood Bitch in Show
The class is designed to recognize dogs for their breeding quality by evaluating the consistency of their offspring.
Requirements
A dog (usually a sire) is judged based on how well the progeny represent the breed standard and the quality of the offspring. Sire and dam are allowed to be present with the pups.
Male dog taking part with a group of 4 offspring from at least 2 bitches. Bitch taking part with a group of 4 offspring.
Min age 6 months old.
Drawing a dog that belongs to another kennel but was bred by you is allowed.
The stud dog/brood bitch must should been awarded at least the quality grade Good or 3rd prize at the previous show. All the offspring included in the group must be judged at the show in an official class, and shall at least be assigned the quality price Very good.
Titles
1st Place: Best Progeny/Best Progeny Group, Honour Prize
2nd Second Best Progeny/Best Progeny Group
3rd Third Best Progeny/Best Progeny Group
4th Fourth-best (if awarded) Best Progeny/Best Progeny Group
Puppy class 6-9 months: this class is only open to dogs which, on the day of the show, have reached the age of 6 months but have not reached the age of 9 months. This is a competition class. Hp can be awarded to exceptionally promising puppies. The best puppy awarded Hp carries on to compete in the final competition for the best puppy of the day. Disqualified and Cannot be judged also apply to puppy class. The unofficial puppy class 4-6 months may be arranged at breed club shows.
Junior class 9-18 months: this class is open to dogs which, on the day of being shown, have reached the age of 9 months but have not reached the age of 18 months. Dogs in this class are not entitled to compete for CACIB (J-CACIB). Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs that are awarded Excellent or Very good will compete in the junior competition class. Junior competition class: in this class participate dogs that have been awarded Excellent or Very good in the junior class at the current show. If at least four dogs received the quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very good will not be taken into the ring for competition class. Competition assessment is applied in this class.
Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is typically and correctly built in every respect, with such outstanding merits and such insignificant faults that it is an excellent example of breeding. Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to compete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class. The best junior awarded Excellent in each breed competes in the finals for Best Junior of the day if such a competition is being held at the show.
Intermediate class 15-24 months: this class is open to dogs which, on the day of being shown, have reached the age of 15 months but have not reached the age of 24 months. Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs that are awarded Excellent or Very good will compete in the intermediate competition class. Intermediate competition class: in this class participate dogs that have been awarded Excellent or Very good in the intermediate class at the current show. If at least four dogs received the quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very good will not be taken into the ring for competition class. Competition assessment is applied in this class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is typically and correctly built in every respect, with such outstanding merits and such insignificant faults that it is an excellent example of breeding. Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to compete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class.
Working class, 15+ months: this class is arranged for breeds for which there are breed-specific trials, and is open to dogs with trial merits that have reached the age of 15 months on the day they are shown. The “specific regulations” chapter lists the breeds for each group and the trial merits required. Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs that are awarded Excellent or Very good will compete in the working class. Working competition class: in this class participates dogs that have been awarded Excellent or Very good in the working class at the current show. If at least four dogs received the quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very good will not be taken into the ring for competition class. Competition assessment is applied in this class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is typically and correctly built in every respect, with such outstanding merits and such insignificant faults that it is an excellent example of breeding. Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to compete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class.
Open class 15+ months: this class is open to dogs which, on the day of being shown, have reached the age of 15 months. Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs that are awarded Excellent or Very good will compete in the open class competition. Open class competition: in this class participate dogs that have been awarded Excellent or Very good in the open class at the current show. If at least four dogs received the quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very good will not be taken into the ring for competition class. Competition assessment is applied in this class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is typically and correctly built in every respect, with such outstanding merits and such insignificant faults that it is an excellent example of breeding. Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to compete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class.
Champion class 15+ months: this class is open to dogs that have been awarded international, Swedish or other SKK-recognised national show champion title, and that have reached the age of 15 months on the day they are shown. Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs that are awarded Excellent or Very good will compete in the champion competition class. Champion competition class: in this class participates dogs that have been awarded Excellent or Very good in the champion class at the current show. Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very good will not be taken into the ring for competition class. Competition assessment is applied in this class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is typically and correctly built in every respect, with such outstanding merits and such insignificant faults that it is an excellent example of breeding. Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to compete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class.
Veteran class: this class is open to dogs which, on the day of being shown, have reached the age of 8 years. Nota bene! Dogs that have been entered to this class are not entitled to compete for CACIB. Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs that are awarded Excellent or Very good will compete in the veteran competition class. Veteran competition class: in this class participate dogs that have been awarded Excellent or Very good in the veteran class at the current show. If at least four dogs received the quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very good will not be taken into the ring for competition class. Competition assessment is applied in this class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is typically and correctly built in every respect, with such outstanding merits and such insignificant faults that it is an excellent example of breeding. Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to compete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class. The best veteran awarded Excellent in each breed comp
Best Male class (WD) and Best Bitch class (WB): in these classes male dogs and bitches awarded Ck at the current show participate. Competition assessment is applied in these classes. The best male dog and the best bitch carry on to compete for Best of Breed (BOB) and Best of Opposite Sex (BOS).
Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex (BOB and BOS): in this class the best male dog and the best bitch from the Best Male class and the Best Bitch class participates. In this class, the Best of Breed (BOB) and Best of Opposite Sex (BOS) are chosen. A dog that has been named Best of Breed goes on to compete in the finals for Best in Group (BIG/BOG).
Certificate (CAC) In the Best Male/Best Bitch class, a certificate is awarded to the best dog that is entitled to compete for a certificate. For breeds where a working trial or field trial merit is required in order to win a certificate (see specific regulations), a certificate will be awarded to the best dog in the Best Male class and the Best Bitch class that meets the trial merit requirements.
Certificat d’Aptitude au Championnat International de Beauté (CACIB) At international shows, male dogs and bitches of breeds acknowledged by FCI shall compete individually for international show certificates, CACIB and reserve CACIB. CACIB can be proposed for the best dog in the Best Male class and the Best Bitch class that is entitled to compete for CACIB, i.e. not entered in junior or veteran class. Reserve CACIB can be proposed for the second best dog in the Best Male class and the Best Bitch class that is entitled to compete for CACIB, i.e. not entered in junior or veteran class. The FCI will only confirm CACIB if it is proposed for dog whose pedigree includes three generations registered with FCI recognised studbooks Dogs competing in a junior or veteran class are not entitled to compete for CACIB.
Best in Group (BIG/BOG) The winners of Best of Breed compete within their own groups. Competition assessment is applied to the group finals. The 4 best dogs in each group are placed, and the winner is awarded the title of Best in Group (BIG/BOG).
Best in Show (BIS) All the BIG/BOG winners compete against each other for Best in Show (BIS).