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Kennel | '''Kennel clubs''' are dedicated to the breeding and welfare of purebred dogs. These organizations maintain registries of purebred dogs and sponsor events such as conformational shows and field trials. Most countries in the English speaking world have their own kennel clubs, and within each of the national organizations local chapters provide services to regional members. In countries where dogs are popular pets, there are often several different organizations, each specifying its own [[Breed standard|breed standards]]. | ||
Dog Shows | ==Dog Shows== | ||
Conformational Dog shows. These shows are a competition that serve the purpose of providing an evaluation of the suitability of animals for breeding. Puppies must be at least 6 months old to be entered. De-sexed animals are not eligible, nor are individual dogs that have features specified as disqualifications for the breed. | Conformational Dog shows. These shows are a competition that serve the purpose of providing an evaluation of the suitability of animals for breeding. Puppies must be at least 6 months old to be entered. De-sexed animals are not eligible, nor are individual dogs that have features specified as disqualifications for the breed. | ||
All-breed shows offer competitions for over 150 breeds and varieties of dogs recognized by the AKC. All-breed shows are the type often shown on television | |||
Specialty shows are restricted to dogs of a specific breed or to varieties of one breed. For example, the Bulldog Club of America Specialty is for Bulldogs only, but the Poodle Club of America's specialty show includes the three varieties of the Poodle - Standard, Miniature and Toy. | Specialty shows are restricted to dogs of a specific breed or to varieties of one breed. For example, the Bulldog Club of America Specialty is for Bulldogs only, but the Poodle Club of America's specialty show includes the three varieties of the Poodle - Standard, Miniature and Toy. | ||
Group shows are limited to dogs belonging to one of the seven groups. For example, the Potomac Hound Group show features only breeds belonging to the Hound group. | Group shows are limited to dogs belonging to one of the seven groups. For example, the Potomac Hound Group show features only breeds belonging to the Hound group."<ref>from AKC website. http://www.akc.org/events/conformation/beginners.cfm</ref> | ||
Judges | ==Judges== | ||
The judge examines each dog and mentally compares the animal to the ideal dog of that breed – the breed standard. | The judge examines each dog and mentally compares the animal to the ideal dog of that breed – the breed standard. | ||
Handler | ==Handler== | ||
Championship | ==Championship== | ||
United Kingdom | ==United Kingdom== | ||
The Kennel Club was founded in 1873 'to promote in every way, the general improvement of dogs'. | The Kennel Club was founded in 1873 'to promote in every way, the general improvement of dogs'. | ||
United States of America | ==United States of America== | ||
American Kennel Club is the oldest club in the US that is still operating. Founded in 1884, pedigrees and registration, and competition records of more than 15,000 annual events. The motto of the AKC is “We’re more than champion dogs. We’re the dog’s champion.” | American Kennel Club is the oldest club in the US that is still operating. Founded in 1884, pedigrees and registration, and competition records of more than 15,000 annual events. The motto of the AKC is “We’re more than champion dogs. We’re the dog’s champion.” | ||
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15 points for the AKC. There must be 2 major wins, (3-5 points each) and a minimum of 3 judges awarding the animal points for the title of “Champion” to be given. The number of points won at any particular show is depndant on how many other animals of the breed are competing. At most, a dog may win 5 points. | 15 points for the AKC. There must be 2 major wins, (3-5 points each) and a minimum of 3 judges awarding the animal points for the title of “Champion” to be given. The number of points won at any particular show is depndant on how many other animals of the breed are competing. At most, a dog may win 5 points. | ||
AKC Working Dog Sport | ===AKC Working Dog Sport=== | ||
Open to 4 breeds: Bouvier des Flanders, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd Dog, and Rottweillers. | Open to 4 breeds: Bouvier des Flanders, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd Dog, and Rottweillers. | ||
==References== | |||
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=External Links= | ==External Links== | ||
Kennel Club (UK) [http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/] | Kennel Club (UK) [http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/] | ||
Revision as of 20:43, 5 April 2007
Kennel clubs are dedicated to the breeding and welfare of purebred dogs. These organizations maintain registries of purebred dogs and sponsor events such as conformational shows and field trials. Most countries in the English speaking world have their own kennel clubs, and within each of the national organizations local chapters provide services to regional members. In countries where dogs are popular pets, there are often several different organizations, each specifying its own breed standards.
Dog Shows
Conformational Dog shows. These shows are a competition that serve the purpose of providing an evaluation of the suitability of animals for breeding. Puppies must be at least 6 months old to be entered. De-sexed animals are not eligible, nor are individual dogs that have features specified as disqualifications for the breed.
All-breed shows offer competitions for over 150 breeds and varieties of dogs recognized by the AKC. All-breed shows are the type often shown on television
Specialty shows are restricted to dogs of a specific breed or to varieties of one breed. For example, the Bulldog Club of America Specialty is for Bulldogs only, but the Poodle Club of America's specialty show includes the three varieties of the Poodle - Standard, Miniature and Toy.
Group shows are limited to dogs belonging to one of the seven groups. For example, the Potomac Hound Group show features only breeds belonging to the Hound group."[1]
Judges
The judge examines each dog and mentally compares the animal to the ideal dog of that breed – the breed standard.
Handler
Championship
United Kingdom
The Kennel Club was founded in 1873 'to promote in every way, the general improvement of dogs'.
United States of America
American Kennel Club is the oldest club in the US that is still operating. Founded in 1884, pedigrees and registration, and competition records of more than 15,000 annual events. The motto of the AKC is “We’re more than champion dogs. We’re the dog’s champion.”
15 points for the AKC. There must be 2 major wins, (3-5 points each) and a minimum of 3 judges awarding the animal points for the title of “Champion” to be given. The number of points won at any particular show is depndant on how many other animals of the breed are competing. At most, a dog may win 5 points.
AKC Working Dog Sport
Open to 4 breeds: Bouvier des Flanders, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd Dog, and Rottweillers.
References
- ↑ from AKC website. http://www.akc.org/events/conformation/beginners.cfm
External Links
Kennel Club (UK) [1]