Canada

reported by Judy Prouty
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BISS Am/Can Ch. Kebec`s Californian Trader, AOM
Owners: Pierre Talbot & Jean Delisle

BPIS Can Ch. Sarica'N Cederkeys Black Magic
Owners: Judy Prouty & Tanis Rostek

Am. Can. Ch. Sarica Bears The Trail, CD, FBdCh, CGC, TT
Owner: Judy Prouty

The judge begins with the Junior Puppy Male Class, who evaluates each dog, awarding first, second, third and fourth placing depending upon the number of entries in the class. Judging proceeds through the Senior Puppy Male Class, the 12-18 Month Class (available at Specialty Shows only), the Canadian Bred Class, the Bred By Exhibitor Class and the Open Class. After the male classes have been judged, the dogs placing first in each class are brought back into the ring to compete for the Winners Male award. After the Winners Male is selected, the dog that placed second to the Winners Male in its original class is brought back into the ring to compete against the others class winners for Reserve Winners Male. This dog could be awarded the points if for any reason the win of the Winners Male is disallowed by the CKC. The Veteran Male Class (available only at Specialty Shows) is judged after the Reserve Winner award. The process is repeated for females through all the classes to the selection of Winners Female and Reserve Winners Female followed by the Veterans Female Class (offered at Specialties only).

Specials Only are Champions of record. All dogs entered in Specials Only are brought into the ring, ( with the Veteran Male Class Winner and Veteran Female Class Winner at Specialties) followed by the Winners Male and the Winners Female for the selection of Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed. Best of Winners is selected between the Winners Male and Winners Female. If the Best of Breed is awarded to the Winners Male or Winners Female, that dog is automatically Best of Winners. After the Best of Winners is awarded, the judge selects the Best Puppy in Breed from the undefeated puppies in competition.

On the completion of all Best of Breed judging within the group, the Best of Breed dogs are brought back into the ring and the judge awards first, second, third and fourth in Group Placings. Following the Group competition, the Best Puppy in Breed winners are evaluated for the Best Puppy in Group award. All dogs which placed first in Group are then brought into the ring. The judge selects one as the Best in Show. Similarly, Best Puppy in Show is selected from the Best Puppy in Group dogs.

Judging at a conformation show is a process of elimination. Each dog is evaluated in accordance with the standard for its breed.

Description of Official Regular Classes

Junior Puppy Class	is for dogs 6 months of age and under 9 months of age on the day of the show.
Senior Puppy Class	is for dogs 9 months of age and under 12 months of age on the day of the show.
12 - 18 Month Class	(Specialty Shows only) is for dogs 12 months of age and under 18 months of age on the day of the show.
Canadian Bred Class	is for dogs born in Canada.  Champions of any country are excluded.
Bred By Exhibitor Class	is for dogs owned and handled in the ring by the breeder.  The handler must be the owner/co-owner and breeder/co-breeder of the dog. The owner/breeder must handle the dog in this class, but need not handle the dog for further awards.
Open Class	is for all dogs.
Veterans Class	(Specialty Shows Only) is for dogs 7 years of age and over on the day of the show. Dogs entered in this class may be spayed or neutered.
Specials Only	is for dogs which have a recorded CKC registration or Event Registration Number (ERN) and have attained the required ten (10) points for championship status.

*** A club holding a Specialty Show may, with the permission of the CKC, divide the regular classes by color where applicable except for the Specials only. However, only 1 Winners Award may be given in each sex. ***

Description of Non Regular Classes which may be offered

Brace Class	for 2 dogs of the same breed (not necessarily the same sex) and identical ownership.
Team Class	for 4 dogs of the same breed (not necessarily the same sex) and identical ownership.

and at Specialty Shows Only

Stud Dog and Get	for the stud dog and 2 or more of his get.
Brood Bitch and Progeny	for the brood bitch and 2 or more of her progeny.
Award of Merit	made after the Best of Breed judging; one Award of Merit may be offered for every 10 dogs competing for Best of Breed.
Best Canadian Bred	in Specialty for all Canadian bred dogs not directly or indirectly defeated by another Canadian bred dog.
Best Canadian Bred Puppy	in Specialty this may be offered instead of a Best Puppy in Specialty, but not both may be offered.

CHAMPIONS AND CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS
1. A dog awarded Winners at a conformation show shall be credited with a number of championship points (ranging from 0 to 5) and the number of championship points credited to a dog awarded Winners is as follows:

* Dogs competing		1	2	3 to 5	6 to 9	10 to 12	13 +
Points Allocated		0	1	2	3	4	5

*includes the dog awarded Winners.
In counting the number of eligible dogs in competition, a dog that is disqualified, dismissed excused or ordered from the ring by the judge shall be included in the calculation for championship points.

2. If a dog awarded Winners is also awarded Best of Breed at the show, then all dogs competing in the breed, including Specials Only, shall be included in the total.

3. If a dog awarded Winners is also awarded Best of Opposite Sex, then all dogs of the same sex including those competing for Specials Only shall be included in the total.

4. If a dog awarded Winners is also awarded Best of Winners, then all dogs defeated directly or indirectly in the breed shall be included in the total.

5. If a dog is awarded Winners only, then all the dogs of the same sex in the class competition shall be included in the total.

6. In addition to championship points allocated at the breed level, a dog awarded Winners which also places in the regular Group competition shall be credited with the following additional points provided that a dog was defeated at the Group level:

Number of Breeds Competing at Group Level	Dogs Placed First	Dogs Placed Second	Dogs Placed Third	Dogs Placed Fourth
13 or more	5	4	3	2
10 to 12	4	3	2	1
6 to 9	3	2	1	1
5	2	1	1	1
4	2	1	1	0
3	2	1	0	0
2	1	0	0	0
1	0	0	0	0

7. A dog may not be credited with more than 5 championship points at a single show.

8. A dog awarded Winners which also places Best in Show at an all breed conformation show, shall be credited with 5 championship points inclusive of any points earned at the breed and group level.

9. In order for a dog to be recognized as a Champion and its owner provided with a Championship Certificate, the dog must: (A) earn at least 10 championship points under at least 3 different judges and have earned at least one 2-point win, either at the breed or group level; and, (B) be individually registered in the records of the Canadian Kennel Club or have an Event Registration Number (ERN).

Ribbons and Rosettes
at the Breed level (may be a ribbon or rosette)

First	Royal Blue
Second	Red
Third	Yellow
Fourth	White
Winners	Royal Purple
Reserve Winners	Lavender
Best of Winners	Purple and Gold
Best of Breed	Tricolor - Red, White and Blue
Best of Opposite Sex	Green and White
Best Puppy in Breed	Pale Blue
Rosettes for Group and Best in Show
First in Group	Royal Blue
Second in Group	Red
Third in Group	Yellow
Fourth in Group	White
Best Puppy in Group	Pale Blue
Best in Show	Tricolor - Red, White and Blue
Best Puppy in Show	Pale Blue

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