Classes & Grade ribbons
Classes
Junior class 9 – 18 months
This class is open to dogs which,
on the day they are being exhibited, are over 9 months and under 18
months old. Dogs entered in this class will not be competing for
CACIBs, but can compete for CACs and BOB.
Intermediate class 15 – 24 months
This class is open to dogs which,
on the day they are being exhibited, are over 15 months and under 24
months old. Dogs entered in this class will be competing for CACs,
CACIBs and BOB.
Open class 15 months and over
This class is open to dogs which,
on the day they are being exhibited, are 15 months and over. Dogs
entered in this class will be competing for CACs, CACIBs and BOB.
Working Trial and Field Trial class 15 months
and over
This class is open to dogs aged
15 months and over. Dogs entered in this class will be competing for
CACs, CACIBs and BOB. Results which entitle a dog to compete in
Working and Field Trial classes must be entered on the entry form.
For foreign dogs, the entry form must be accompanied by a copy of
the compulsory FCI Working Class Certificate (WCC), containing
confirmation that the dog has passed the test as well as details
about the test. If the necessary results or WCC is not included with
the entry, the dog will be transferred to the open class
automatically.
Champion class 15 months and over
This class is open to dogs which
have been awarded a national or international show champion title. A
dog which has been awarded a Swedish show champion title by the last
entry date can only be entered in the Champion class or, if the dog
is 8 years and over on the day it is being exhibited, in the Veteran
class. Dogs entered in this class will be competing for CACIBs and
BOB (will not compete for CACs).
Veteran class 8 years and over
This class is open to dogs which,
on the day they are being exhibited, are 8 years and over. Dogs
entered in this class will not be competing for CACIBs, but will be
competing for CACs and BOB. The best veteran dog and best veteran
bitch are entitled to compete for the Best Veteran title, provided
that they have been graded ”excellent”.
Brace
This class is open to one dog and
one bitch of the same breed and variety (coat type, colour and/or
size), owned by the same person. The brace is to be shown in the
ring by a single handler. Dogs entered in this class must have been
entered in their appropriate breed class at the World Dog Show 2008,
and must not have been disqualified or awarded a ”Cannot Be Judged”
grade in that class.
Breeders class
This class is open to a team of
four dogs of the same breed or breed variety (size, colour and/or
coat type) which have been registered under the same affix or which
have been bred by the same person(s). All dogs in a team entered in
this class must have been entered in their appropriate breed class
at the World Dog Show 2008, and must not have been disqualified or
awarded a ”Cannot Be Judged” grade in that class.
Grade ribbons
Grades are indicated using ribbons of the
following colours:
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excellent |
pink |
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very good |
red |
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good |
blue |
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sufficient |
yellow |
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CAC |
blue/yellow |
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reserve-CAC |
pale blue |
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champion |
red/green |
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CACIB/CACIOB |
white |
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reserve-CACIB/reserve-CACIOB |
orange |
Placings
The four best dogs in each class
are placed 1st to 4th, provided that they have received a minimum
grade of ”very good”. If four dogs or more have been awarded an
”excellent” grade, dogs graded ”very good” are not brought back into
the ring to be placed.
Best Of Breed (BOB)
The CACIB-winning dog and bitch,
as well as the winners of the junior and veteran classes (provided
that they have been graded ”excellent”), are entitled to compete for
BOB.
Best Of Group (BIG)
Dogs which have won BOB are
entitled to compete for BIG in the individual FCI groups. The four
best dogs are placed 1st to 4th.
Best In Show (BIS)
All group winners compete for
Best In Show. The four best dogs are placed 1st to 4th.
Best breeder’s team
The best breeder’s team from each
individual breed can compete for the Best Breeder’s Team title of
the day. The four best breeder’s teams are placed 1st to 4th.
Best brace
The best brace in each individual
breed can compete for the Best Brace title of the day. The four best
braces are placed 1st to 4th.
Juniors
The best junior from each
individual breed can compete for the Best Junior title of the day.
The four best juniors are placed 1st to 4th.
Best veteran
The best veteran in each
individual breed can compete for the Best Veteran title of the day.
The four best veterans are placed 1st to 4th.
Judge’s reports
Every participating dog will
receive a written judge’s report. Does not apply to brace and
breeders class.
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