June 21, 2009

Jugde for the day: Anne-Cathrine Unelsrød, Norway

Classes:
Puppy (4-6mnd)
Puppy (6-9mnd)
Junior Class (JK) (Dogs between 9 and 18 months of age)
Intermediate Class (UK) (Dogs between 15 and 24 months of age)
Open Class (AK) (Dogs over 15 months of age)
Champion Class (CHK) (national or international champions
Veteran Class (VK) (Dogs over 8 years)

Progeny Class (AVK) ( 1 parent dog with 4 offsprings)
Breeders Group (OPPDK) ( 4 dogs from 1 breeder)

Show fees

Puppy.............................260,- NOK
Junior ............................360,- NOK
Intermediate...................360,- NOK
Open................................360,- NOK
Champion........................360,- NOK
Veteran............................360,- NOK

Progeny and breeder classes are free

Half price starting from the third dog of the same owner, not puppies

Entry no later then Mai 21st. 2009

Entry for show to:Nina Mikarlsen

Entry form

Dog Shows (Exhibiting)
The title “Norwegian champion” will be awarded to a dog or bitch older than 24 months, which wins
a certificate (CAC) and which has already been awarded a national champion title in another country.
All dogs in all classes compete for the CAC, except those who are already Norwegian champions
(note: a national champion from another country may compete in the champion class and may still win the CAC). There is one CAC and one CACIB (on the International Show) in each sex in each breed. In addition to this,
some breeds require qualifications from working tests.

Cropped and/or docked dogs are not allowed to be shown in Norway. Doping and faking are not allowed.
By faking means that coat, nose or skin is treated with products in order to change colour or texture.

In the ring
The judge will be assisted by a qualified steward, whose responsibility is to see that all formal requirements
are fulfilled in the ring. The steward is also responsible for the paperwork, and as the judge is not expected
to consult the catalogue at any time in the ring, will check that only dogs eligible for the various classes
are brought before the judge at the proper time.

Quality Classes
For each breed and sex, the quality classes are
(the abbreviations in brackets are the official Norwegian terms for the classes):

Junior Class (JK) (Dogs between 9 and 18 months of age)
Intermediate Class (UK) (Dogs between 15 and 24 months of age)
Open Class (AK) (Dogs over 15 months of age)

Champion Class (CHK) (national or international champions
Veteran Class (VK) (Dogs over 7 years)

1st JK, UK, AK, BK, CHK or VK
2nd JK, UK, AK, BK, CHK or VK
3rd JK, UK, AK, BK, CHK or VK
0 JK, UK, AK, BK, CHK or VK (not worthy of a prize).

There is no restriction to the number of 1sts, 2nds etc. to be awarded in each class. Likewise, no 1sts,
for instance, need to be awarded at all, in case none of the dogs fulfil the requirements for this prize.

The quality requirements for the prizes have been formulated as follows:

1st (prize): Typical and sound. A dog of pronounced merits with unessential faults. "A very good representative of the breed".
2nd (prize): Typical and sound. Faults no more pronounced than to justify the description "A good representative of the breed".
3rd (prize): Essentially good type. Faults no more pronounced than to justify the description "An acceptable representative of the breed".

In the Junior Class (JK) and the Intermediate Class (UK), the standard for comparison should be
"the normal stage of development" within the specified age limits. In the Open Class (AK)
the basis for comparison should be the fully matured specimen, i.e. no allowance should for instance
be made for the age of comparatively young dogs in this class.

If the judge is unable to assess the quality of the dog, e.g. due to excessive playfulness, the verdict
"Cannot be judged" (KIP) may be given. This does not apply to dogs whose temperament is untypical.
Dogs in this category shall invariably be given 0 regardless to entered class.

Judges are requested to check that all male animals have two apparently normal testicles fully descended
into the scrotum. Monorchids/cryptochids are given a full report and awarded "0. Prize on account of monorchism/cryptorchism", except dogs which have permission from the NKK.

For each dog in the quality classes the judge gives a written critique, as detailed as time permits.
The judge dictates the critique to the ring assistant, and each critique must be signed by the judge.
Judges' lists are prepared by the steward and signed by the judge when the judging has been completed.

Competition Classes
Junior Competition Class (JKK)
Intermediate Competition Class (UKK)
Open Competiton Class (AKK)
ChampionCompetition Class (CHKk)
Veteran Class (VKK)
Best Dog -/Best Bitch Class (BHK/BTK)
Best of Breed/Best Opposite Sex (BIR/BIM)

In all these classes the dogs are ranked 1 to 4.

Junior Competition Class (JKK): In this class only dogs with 1st JK (quality class) are eligible to compete.
Outstanding specimen may be awarded "Prize of Honour" (HP). Dogs of Champion quailty may be
awarded "Certificate Quality" (CK)

Intermediate Competition Class (UKK): In this class only dogs with 1st UK (quality class) are eligible to competite. Outstanding specimen may be awarded "Prize of Honour" (HP). Dogs of Champion quailty may be awarded "Certificate Quality" (CK)

Open Competiton Class (AKK): In this class only dogs with 1st AK (quality class) are eligible to competite. Dogs of Champion quailty may be awarded "Certificate Quality" (CK)

Champion Class (CHKK): In this class only dogs with 1st CHK (quality class) are eligible to competite. Dogs of Champion quailty may be awarded "Certificate Quality" (CK)

Veteran Class (VKK): In this class only dogs with 1st UK (quality class) are eligible to competite.
Outstanding specimen may be awarded "Prize of Honour" (HP). Dogs of Champion quailty
may be awarded "Certificate Quality" (CK)

Best Dog -/Best Bitch Class (BHK/BTK): All dogs/bitches awarded CK (Certiificate Quality) as well as of couse the National Certificate-winner, compete in these classes.

Best of Breed/Best Opposite Sex (BIR/BIM): Best dog (1st BHK) compete with Best bitch (1st BTK) for
Best of Breed (BIR) / Best Opposite Sex (BIM).

NKK December 2007