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Conformation shows are divided into classes for puppies and adult dogs, males first, then females. The final class in a breed determines the best of breed.  This is how it works; Male dogs compete in up to six classes:

• Puppies three to six months old
• Puppies nine to 12 months old
• Adult dogs 12-18 months old
• American-bred dogs
• Bred-by-exhibitor dogs
• All open (all other adult) dogs.

After each class is judged, the first place winners return to the ring for selection of the best male, known as “winners dog.” This is the only male that earns points towards a championship.  Following selection of winner’s dog, the judge chooses the runner-up or reserve winners dog. The reserve dog gets the points if the winner’s dog is disqualified. Female dogs (bitches) then compete in the same classes, and the judge chooses a winners bitch and reserve winners bitch.

 

The final class in a breed includes the winner’s dog, winner’s bitch, and dogs that have already achieved a championship. The winner of that class is best of breed.  The judge also chooses a best dog of the opposite sex to the best of breed and the best of winner’s between the winner’s dog and winner’s bitch.

 

Dogs become champions by accumulating 15 points, which takes at least three shows but is more likely to take 10 or more shows. Points are figured on the number of dogs defeated and vary by breed. The number of dogs shown in one year determines the number of points awarded in the next year, so popular show breeds must defeat more dogs than rare show breeds. For example, in Ohio, a male Labrador Retriever must defeat 44 other dogs to earn the maximum five points, but a male Akita must defeat only 14 other dogs. The best way to get experience and learn the ropes is to go to a show and watch before entering your own.