Below is a list and explanation of the different sheep shows we offer here at the LSAPC. The shows are judged about every 2-4 weeks. Please make sure that you read them carefully before entering the shows!

open
specialty
classic
titles

Open Show
The Open Show is essentially a conformation show for sheep. In it, the sheep are divided up into groups, and the groups are divided up into breeds. The groups are: Meat, Milk, Wool, Meat/Milk, Meat/Wool, Meat/Milk/Wool, Primitive, and Other. When you enter your sheep, you must enter it in the correct group and list the breed correctly as it is written on the standard. You must also submit a picture of your full grown sheep in a show pose with the head either facing to the side or towards the camera. Please do not enter more than four sheep per breed per show. The judges will judge the sheep based on how well they fit the LSAPC breed standard.

Open Show Judging
The judges will pick a BOB (Best of Breed) and a BOS (Best of Opposite Sex) from each breed if there are at least three sheep entered for that breed. BOS is only awarded if there are at least 2 remaining sheep of the other gender. If there are not enough sheep to award a BOB, then the judge will pick a DW (Default Winner) from that breed that will compete for the group winner. Once the judge places the BOB, BOS, and DW placements for all breeds in a group then they will judge group placements if there are two or more sheep breeds in the group. The judge will look at the BOBs and the DWs for the group and award a G1 (1st place group winner) and a G2 (second place group winner). Each group is judged so that all the sheep have been looked over and judged to group placements, if possible. For sheep groups with only one breed the BOB or DW animal will automatically compete in the final ring. Next, the judge will look at the G1 winners from each group and award an overall BIS (Best in Show) and a RBIS (Reserve Best in Show). The results from the show will then be posted on the forum.

Open Show Points
You must keep track of your sheep's points yourself, but all the old show results will be archived on the forum and website to make it easier for you. The points awarded for open shows are as follows:
BIS - 7
RBIS - 6
G1 - 5
G2 - 4
BOB - 2
BOS - 2
There are no points awarded for DWs.

Specialty Shows
Specialty shows are conformation shows for a specific breed or group. The rules are the same as the Open Show except for you have no limit in entries. The entries will be judged on how well they fit the LSAPC breed standard.

Specialty Show Judging
The judge will carefully consider all the entrants and award a BIS (Best in Show). Then the judge will relook over the sheep of the opposite gender and award a BOS (Best of Opposite Sex). BOS is only awarded if there are at least two of the opposite gender of the BOB winner. Finally, the judge will look at all the remaining entrants and award AOM (Award of Merit) placements. The amount of AOM placements is dependant on the quality and how many sheep there were. The results will then be posted on the forum. Please note that BOS is only awarded if there are at least two other entrants of the remaining gender and the AOM is only awarded if there are at least two remaining entrants after the BIS and the BOB have been awarded.

-Champions Competition: In the Champions Competition sheep that have completed their LSAPC championship and have proof (list on LSAPC site). The judge will decide upon a BOB and BOS winner as in the Open Show format. The wins are the same amount as the specialty show points; the difference is that they are going toward the GrCH title.

Specialty Award of Merits
The number of AOM placements are determined by how many entries there are in a show. These numbers are the total of all the entrants in one breed. When written on show results there is no order and their gender does not matter.
6-10 - one AOM
11-15 - two AOMs
16-20 - three AOMs
20-30 - four AOMs
31+ - five AOMs

Specialty Show Points
You must keep track of the sheep points yourself, but all the old show results will be archived on the forum and website to make it easier for you. The points awarded for Specialty Shows are as follows:
BIS/BOB - 4
BOS - 3
AOM - 2

Classics
Classics are big shows that have several classes that you may enter. You may enter any or all of these classes. The classes are all judged separately. You can have unlimited entries. The following is an explanation of the rules and judging for each class.

-Conformation: Same rules/judging as the Open Show (listed above), except that you are allowed unlimited entries.

-Brace: The brace class is for a pair of full grown sheep. Both sheep must be registered and must be of the same breed. Ideally, the sheep have similar coloring/markings. Both sheep must be in a show pose (the poses may be different styles). The pictures must be merged together into one picture, but may NOT overlap. The entrants are judged as a combination of BOTH the animals' conformation along with the overall appearance of the brace. The judge will award the Best Brace and a Reserve. There must be at least three entries in a class in order to award a Reserve. If there is only one brace they will win a DW (Default Winner) and no points.

-Progeny: This class is for either a ram or a ewe and ONE of his/her progeny. Ideally, the sheep's coloring/markings are somewhat similar. The progeny can either be either a lamb or full grown, but must be registered. The ram/ewe must be full grown. The age of the progeny will have no impact on the judging. Both sheep must be in show poses, although the pose styles may be different. The pictures must be merged together into one picture, but may NOT overlap. The entrants are judged as a combination of BOTH the ram/ewe and the progeny's conformation, along with the overall appearance of the pair. The judge will award the Best Ram, Reserve Ram, Best Ewe, and Reserve Ewe. If there is only one progeny entry (of either gender) they will win a DW (Default Winner) and no points.

-Baby Conformation: This class is for lambs who are not yet full grown. It follows the same rules/judging as the Open Show (listed above), except that the sheep are not full grown and you are allowed unlimited entries.

-Champions Competition: Only LSAPC sheep champions that have proof (list on LSAPC site) are allowed to compete in this class. Sheep are judged similar to those in the Open Show format though the wins go towards their GrCH title and do not effect any non-champion sheep.

Classic Show Points
You must keep track of your sheep's points yourself, but the old show results will be archived on the forum and website to make it easier for you. The points awarded for Classic Shows are as follows:

Conformation
BIS - 7
RBIS - 6
G1 - 5
G2 - 4
BOB - 2
BOS - 2

Brace
Best Brace - 5 (each)
Reserve - 3 (each)

Progeny
Best Ram - 5 (ram), 2 (lamb)
Reserve Ram - 3 (ram), 1 (lamb)
Best Ewe - 5 (ewe), 2 (lamb)
Reserve Ewe - 3 (ewe), 1 (lamb)

Baby Conformation
BIS - 3
RBIS - 2
G1 - 1
G2 - 1
BOB - 1
BOS - 1

Titles
At this time there are only two titles for sheep and the requirements are found below.

-Champion: Once a sheep wins 15 points and places in at least 3 shows (at least one being a Classic Show), he/she is eligible for the Champion Title. Please remember that once your sheep is an approved Champion it will be allowed to compete in the Champions Competition.

-Grand Champions: Once a sheep competes in the Champions Competition and acquires 15 points from the classes he/she will be eligible for the Grand Champion title.

Title Application
If you think your sheep is eligible for a Champion or Grand Champion Title, please email the following form to [email protected]

Email:
Show Name:
Call Name:
Breed:
LSAPC #:
Placings*:

*Please list the complete name of the show along with all the places received.

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