Regular Classes
Puppy Dogs (6 mos. to 9 mos.)
Puppy Dogs (9 mos. to 12 mos.)
Dogs (12 mos. to 18 mos.)
Bred-By-Exhibitor Dogs
American Bred Dogs
Open Dogs
Winners Dog

Puppy Bitches (6 mos. to 9 mos.)
Puppy Bitches (9 mos. to 12 mos.)
Bitches (12 mos. to 18 mos.)
Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitches
American Bred Bitches
Open Bitches
Winners Bitch

Non-Regular Classes (involving single dog entries)

Veteran Dogs Veteran Bitches
(A class for dogs and a class for Bitches 7 years of age and over

BEST OF BREED COMPETITION

The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed Competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs who, according to their owner’s records, have completed the requirements for a Championship but whose Championships are unconfirmed. The showing of dogs whose Championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where a dog completed the requirements for a Championship according to the owners’ records.

Stud Dog Class: For Stud Dogs and two of their get. Stud Dogs must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and must be shown in the ring with their Get. Owner of the Stud Dog need not necessarily be the owner of the Get. Get only to be judged, based on the merits of the get.

Brood Bitch Class: For Brood Bitches and two of their Produce. Brood Bitches must be entered in the Brood Bitch Class and must be shown in the ring with their Produce. Owner of the Brood Bitch need not necessarily be the owner of the Produce. Produce only to be judged, based on the merits of the Produce.

NOTE: While the merits of the Stud Dog and Brood Bitch are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Stud Dog and Brood Bitch must be examined to determine if they have a condition that would require their disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC policy, or the standard of the Breed. Get and Produce must be entered in a regular class, Best of Breed Competition, or some other non-regular class.

IN ADDITION: As the Judge’s decision in the Stud Dog and Brood Bitch Classes is based on the merits of more than one dog/bitch, no one of the dogs/bitches making up the entry judged first in these classes will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won this class.

Brace Class: For two dogs of the same breed with identical ownership. Both dogs must be entered in a Regular or Non-Regular Conformation Class. The entry forms must be marked accordingly in the space provided for Additional Classes (Brace). If more than one Brace is entered by the same owner, the dogs comprising each Brace must be so designated "Brace #1, Brace #2, etc. Entry Fee is $12.00 as a Unit.

VETERANS: Defined as dogs and bitches 7 years and older on the day of the show.

TITLEHOLDERS: For dogs and bitches holding American and/or Canadian Championships, Obedience, Tracking, Earth Dog and/or Canine Good Citizen titles.

NOVICE SENIOR CLASS. For boys and girls who are at least 14 and under 18 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have not won three first places in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.

OPEN JUNIOR CLASS. For boys and girls who are at least 10 and under 14 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have won three first places in a Novice Junior Showmanship Class at a licensed or member show, with competition present.

OPEN SENIOR CLASS. For boys and girls who are at least 14 and under 18 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have won three first places in a Novice Junior Showmanship Class at a licensed or member show, with competition present.

NOTICE: Junior Handlers MUST include their AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER on each entry..

You may obtain your junior identification number by calling the AKC Event Records Department (919) 854-0195.