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Dog Show Point Systems

Discussion in 'Dog Discussion' started by SMOKIN HEMI, Oct 30, 2007.

  1. SMOKIN HEMI

    SMOKIN HEMI CH Dog

    Question? How do you accumilate points at the dog shows? What do points mean? What are the judges looking for? What good does the points mean to the dog? If there is a post that talks about that please post it. Just wandering. I have on been to One dog show so I would like to know thanks....
     
  2. cemoreno

    cemoreno Top Dog

    In the ADBA the classes are devided up by males and females. Puppy classes are 4-6mos., 6-9mos., and 9-12mos. The adult classes are 12-18mos., 18-24mos., 2-3yrs., 3-5yrs., 6+yrs. Ribbons are worth 10pts. for 1st, 5pts. for 2nd, and 3pts. for third. When there are more than 10 dogs in the class the points for the ribbons double. You need 100 pts. to become a champion. Trophies are worth (x) amount of points as well, sorry I'm not sure how many points anyone who knows please feel free to chime in. If you are wanting to participate in shows make sure your dog is in top shape lean and muscular.

    ADBA Conformation Standard Breakdown<o>:p></o>:p>

    I. Introduction

    A. To truly understand any breed standard, one must know the history behind a breeds existence.

    B. The purpose of a judge is the unbiased selection of quality breeding stock with true breed type.

    C. The responsibility of judging is to put up the dogs that conform most to the conformation standard leaving personal bias aside.

    II. Overall Appearance 20 points

    A. Conforming to breed type

    1. Should look like an American Pit Bull Terrier from across the ring

    2. Sturdy, three dimensional. Giving the impression of strength, not slight or frail.

    3. Appears square, with heavy boned, solid front end with a light and springy back end.

    4. Should look athletic, not bulky. Musculature should be smooth but defined.

    5. Presentation of an adult dog should be of a lean, exercised animal showing a hint of rib and backbone (without hipbones showing) with muscles firm and defined. Clean, glossy coat with short trimmed nails. Presentation of dogs in the puppy

    classes should be of a well nourished puppy, showing no ribs, backbone or hips. Coat should be glossy with short, trimmed nails.

    B. Balance

    1. Equal angulation of front and rear assembly - judged best at the trot.

    2. Height to weight ratio - the tallest dog at a given weight

    3. Head size in proportion to the body, with a neck long enough to have the head appear above the top of the back when head is in a normal upright position.

    C. Presentation

    1. Dog is socialized , showing interest in things around him.

    2. Although some degree of dog aggressiveness is characteristic of the breed, unruly behavior will detract from the judges ability to accurately judge an individual dogs conformation.


     
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  3. cemoreno

    cemoreno Top Dog

    D. Health 1. The vitality of the dogs spirit, the gloss of the dogs coat and the sharpness of the dogs eye, will exude the healthfulness of the individual animal.

    2. Colors or color patterns known to be genetically linked to health problems will be considered a serious fault . Major faults:merle color pattern, albinism(white dog with blue or pink eyes, pink nose, lips, no pigment present on pads, rims of eyes etc.)

    III. Attitude 10 points

    A. Confident and alert

    B. Interested in things around them, in control of their space, not threatened by anything in their surroundings.

    C. Gentle with loved ones Faults: shy or timid

    IV. Back end 30 points

    A. Loin<o:p></o:p>

    1. Broad and long enough to square the dog. Too short can interfere with a dogs flexibility. Too long a loin causes the dog carry excessive weight and affect a dogs agility and quickness..

    B. Hip

    1. Long and sloping with adequate width. This can be judged by the set of the tail, which should be low.

    2. Ideal slope of hip should be 30 degrees to the ground.

    C. Proportions of the back leg.

    1. The femur should be of a length so that the stifle joint is proportioned in the upper 1/3 of the rear assembly.

    2. The tibia-fibula is the longer bone of the rear assembly

    3. The length of the metatarsal is moderate, with muscles that attach equally on each side of the bone so that the hocks move parallel to each other, deviating neither in or out. The metatarsals bones, hock and lower part of the tibia will be light, fine and springy.

    4. Rear angulation - ratio between the lengths of the bones and the muscles which attach on these bones, causes a bent stifle which leads to a well bent hock. This contributes to the natural springiness that is desired in the rear assembly.

    5. The muscle attachment is long and deep, well past the joint , which causes the muscles to appear smooth, but defined. (Not bunchy).

    Faults: short or flat hip, straight stifle, double jointed or slipped hock, cow hocked, bunchy muscles.

    V. Front end 20 points

    A. Ribcage

    1. Deep and elliptical with a prominent breastbone or prosternum. From the side, the bottom of the ribcage should at least be even with the elbow joint.

    2. Well sprung at the top, tapering to the bottom, extending well back into the loin.

    B. Shoulders

    1. Wider than the ribcage at the 8<sup>th</sup> rib. Scapula well laid back, 45 degree or less angle to the ground, and broad and flat allowing for adequate muscular attachment for a heavy and sturdy front end.

    2. The humerus is angled at an opposite 45 degree angle and is long enough that the elbow comes to the bottom of the ribcage, elbows lying flat against the body.

    3. Forearms are slightly longer than the humerus and solid, twice the thickness of the metatarsal at the hock.

    C. Feet

    1. Small and tight, set high on pasterns.

    2. Pads thick, and well built up

    3. Dew claws are natural on front feet, and do not naturally occur on back legs.

    Faults: barrel chest, narrow chest, fine bones, out at elbows, down in pasterns, splay feet, thin pads, back dew claws.


    VI. Head and Neck 15 points

    A. Neck

    1. Heavily muscled to the base of the skull

    2. Long in length

    B. Head

    1. Head size balanced in relationship to the rest of the body

    2. 2/3 the width of the shoulders

    3. Wedge shaped when viewed from the top or side, round when viewed from the front.

    4. Cheeks 25% wider than the neck at the base of the skull

    5. The length from the nose to the stop should equal the length from the stop to the back of the head.

    6. The bridge of the muzzle is well developed. The fill in under the eyes should be wider than the head at the base of the ears.

    7. The head should be deep from the top of the head to the bottom of the jaw.

    8. Straight box like muzzle

    9. Lips tight

    10.Teeth, incisors should meet in the front in a scissor bite. Canines should be wide at the base and taper to the end, top

    canines fitting tightly together behind the bottom canines. They should be sound and healthy with none missing.

    11. Eyes, small and deep set. Elliptical when viewed from the front, triangular when viewed from the side.

    12. Ears- no preference should be given to cropped or uncropped ears, except to enhance the overall attractiveness of the

    individual dog.




     
  4. cemoreno

    cemoreno Top Dog

    Faults: short neck, cheeky, underdeveloped muzzle, lippy, missing canines, overshot or undershot to the extent that<o:p></o:p> the canines do not fit tightly together.

    VII. Tail and Coat 5 points

    A. Coat

    1. Skin thick and loose around neck and chest, tight fitting elsewhere, showing vertical folds around the neck and chest even in

    a well exercised animal.

    2. Short and bristled, the gloss showing overall health of the animal.

    3. Color or any combination of colors, except for colors or color patterns known to be genetically linked to health problems.

    B. Tail

    1. Thick at the base, tapering to the point. Its length should have the tail extending to the point of the hock.

    2. Hang down like a pump handle when relaxed.

    Major faults: Merle color pattern or albinism. (White dog, blue or pink eyes, lacks pigment)

    Faults: Longer coat, fringed hair on tail or elsewhere, bobbed tail or any tail other than straight.

    Disqualifications: Man aggression, one sided or both sided cryptorchid, spayed or neutered dogs

    Above all, the American Pit Bull Terrier should appear to be an all around athlete. His body is called upon for speed, power, agility and stamina. He must be balanced in all directions. Too much of one thing, robs him of another. In his ideal form, he is a thing of beauty.
     
  5. what is in red above is not correct....the points are NOT doubled they are points and a half. instead of 10, 5, and 3 in the adult class they are 15, 8, and 5. the puppy classes are not the same points as the adults either. regular points is: 5,3, and 2 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd...and 8, 5, and 3 when your dog places over 10 dogs. some people get confused on the extra points. it's NOT "When there are more than 10 dogs in the class" it is when your dog places over 10 dogs. example: if a class has 11 dogs in it, ONLY the first place dog would get the points and a half. for 2nd and 3rd to get it they actually have to place over 10 dogs. so there would need to be 12 for 2nd and 13 for 3rd to receive the extra points. best puppy of show is 10 points. all first place puppies compete for that. best opposite sex is 10 points, and best of show is 15 points. all first place dogs from the adult classes compete for those.

    after your dog reaches 100 points it is a champion and then you compete in the champion of champions class. the point is to reach grand champion. 100 more points are required to achieve gr ch title. the points for champions class are 15, 10, and 5.

    hope that helps;)
     

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