Dogs that are disqualified, dismissed, excused or have all awards withheld do not count. TIPS: When counting dogs in competition, you only count dogs present that are judged. Then compare that number to the point schedule in your catalog. To figure your points, count dogs competing in the regular classes of your dog’s sex. If you are not at the show, make certain you get the points schedule for the event region where your dog won. Remember, point schedules vary by show location. In the show catalog you will see a schedule of points for your breed that will look similar to this: How To Figure Points for Winners Dog and Winners Bitch You will see how to figure the points when your dog or bitch wins the Winners Class, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex or Best of Breed.
The majors must be won under different judges and at least one other judge must award some of the remaining points - so you need to win under at least three different judges. The American Kennel Club requires a dog to obtain a total of 15 points with two major wins (a major win is worth three points or higher) to become a champion.
You can purchase your dog’s AKC-Certified Pedigree in the AKC Store.This document has been created for you by the American Kennel Club to help you understand the point schedule and how Championship points are counted. Why wait to explore your dog’s ancestry? After all, his or her family story is the path that leads to your canine companion. It features a gold, embossed AKC seal and is printed on beautiful watermarked heavy stock paper that is suitable for framing. All the information in a pedigree is compiled from the AKC’s Stud Book records, which date back to 1875.Ī certified pedigree is a great way to display your dog’s personal and family accomplishments. This official document also shows any recorded health certifications, such as OFA, which will enable you to be more informed about your dog’s health history. Wouldn’t it be neat to find out that your dog comes from Italy or Australia? In addition, a pedigree will tell you the AKC registered names that complete your dog’s family, as well as their coloring and achievements. You will also find out if your dog has foreign ancestors. You might see a CH ( Conformation Champion), FC (Field Champion) or MACH (Master Agility Champion) affixed to the front of one of your dog’s ancestor’s names. This means that at least one of its parents or grandparents earned an AKC Championship title. It will show you if your dog has champions in its bloodline. Are you ready to discover what makes your dog unique? An AKC-Certified Pedigree is your purbred dog’s official family tree that allows you to trace your favorite pal’s ancestry.Ī pedigree provides you with information you may not have otherwise known.
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