"Conformation is a competitive event open to purebred dogs, designed to evaluate a dog’s external appearance and structure as it compares to a breed standard. The breed standards describe the ideal qualities measurable through movement, appearance, and temperament of each breed. UKC offers not only regular Conformation but also offers classes which are open to “altered” purebred dogs allowing exhibitors and breeders to showcase their canine companions. Conformation is unique from other registries as we do not allow the use of professional handlers creating a venue in which the owner-handler can excel."
"The International All Breed Canine Association of America (IABCA) began more than twenty years ago with the intent of making an International Championship Title available to the American public while not exposing the dogs to the danger and inconvenience of international travel. International Dog Shows are held in accordance with the regulations and guidelines that have been established by IABCA. These guidelines provide for a WRITTEN CRITIQUE FOR EACH DOG ENTERED and a rating number of how well the dog conforms to the breed standards. These standards are based on the 'country of origin' for each breed, if possible."
UKC Titles
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CH - Champion
GRCH - Grand Champion
EGCH - Emerald Grand Champion
RGCH - Ruby Grand Champion
SGCH - Sapphire Grand Champion
DGCH - Diamond Grand Champion
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ALCH - Altered Champion
ALGRCH - Altered Grand Champion
AEGCH - Altered Emerald Grand Champion
ARGCH - Altered Ruby Grand Champion
ASGCH - Altered Sapphire Grand Champion
ADGCH - Altered Diamon Grand Champion
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Earning a Championship
Earn 100 points and 3 Competition wins awarded under 3 different judges. Only 1 win may be earned per show.
Points Guide:
First place class win: 5 points
Best Male or Best Female: 10 points
Best of Winners: 5 points
There are no additional points for any other wins (Reserve, BOB, Group, or BIS/RBIS).
Competition Win Guide:
- Winning Best Male/Best Female over another class dog of the same breed and sex.
- Winning Best of Winners over the opposite sex.
- Win Best of Breed over a Champion or Grand Champion.
- Win a group placement over another dog.
- Win a Best in Show or Reserve Best in Show over another dog.
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Earning a
Grand Championship
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Earn 5 Grand Champion legs under a minimum of 3 different judges. Only 1 leg may be earned per show.
Grand Champion Leg Guide:
- Winning the Champion class over at least 2 other Champions.
- Winning Best of Breed over at least 2 Champions or Grand Champions.
- Winning Best of Breed over 5 dogs.
- Earn 2 Group 1 placements with 3 or more dogs competing in the group.
- Win a Best or Reserve Best in Show with 5 or more dogs competing
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Earning an Emerald
Grand Championship
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Earn 5 Emerald Grand Champion legs under a minimum of 3 different judges. Only 1 leg may be earned per show.
Emerald Grand Champion Leg Guide:
- Earn 2 Grand Champion class wins over 2 or more Grand Champions.
- Win Best of Breed over 7 dogs.
- Earn 2 Group 1 placements with 3 or more dogs competing in the group.
- Win a Best or Reserve Best in Show with 5 or more dogs competing.
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Earning a Ruby
Grand Championship
Earn 5 Ruby Grand Champion legs under a minimum of 3 different judges. Only 1 leg may be earned per show.
Ruby Grand Champion Leg Guide:
- Earn 3 Grand Champion class wins over 2 or more Grand Champions.
- Win Best of Breed over 10 dogs.
- Earn 3 Group 1 placements with 3 or more dogs competing.
- Win a Best or Reserve Best in Show with 5 or more dogs competing.
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Earning a Sapphire
Grand Championship
Earn 5 Sapphire Grand Champion legs under a minimum of 3 different judges. Only 1 leg may be earned per show.
Sapphire Grand Champion Leg Guide:
- Earn 4 Grand Champion class wins over 2 or more Grand Champions.
- Win Best of Breed over 10 dogs.
- Earn 4 Group 1 placements with 3 or more dogs competing.
- Win a Best or Reserve Best in Show with 5 or more dogs competing.
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Earning a Diamond
Grand Championship
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Earn 5 Diamond Grand Champion legs under a minimum of 3 different judges. Only 1 leg may be earned per show.
Diamond Grand Champion Leg Guide:
- Earn 5 Grand Champion class wins over 2 or more Grand Champions.
- Win Best of Breed over 10 dogs.
- Earn 5 Group 1 placements with 3 or more dogs competing.
- Win a Best or Reserve Best in show with 5 or more dogs competing.
IABCA Puppy Titles
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NatBA - National Baby Champion
IntBA - International Baby Champion
HnrBA - Honors Baby Champion
NatJR - National Junior Puppy Champion
IntJR - International Junior Puppy Champion
HnrJR - Honors Junior Champion
NatSR - National Senior Puppy Champion
IntSR - International Senior Puppy Champion
HnrSR - Honors Senior Champion
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IABCA Adult Titles
NatCH - National Champion
IntCH - International Champion
HnrCH - Honors Champion
HnrCH-B - Honors Champion in Bronze
HnrCH-S - Honors Champion in Silver
HnrCH-G - Honors Champion in Gold
WBCH - World Beauty Champion
WBCH-B - World Beauty Champion in Bronze
WBCH-S - World Beauty Champion in Silver
WBCH-G - World Beauty Champion in Gold
WCCH - World Cup Champion
WCCH-B - World Cup Champion in Bronze
WCCH-S - World Cup Champion in Silver
WCCH-G - World Cup Champion in Gold
WSCCH - World SuperCup Champion
WSCCH-B - World SuperCup Champion in Bronze
WSCCH-S - World SuperCup Champion in Silver
WSCCH-G - World SuperCup Champion in Gold
WSCGCH - World SuperCup Grand Champion
WSCGCH-B - World SuperCup Grand Champion in Bronze
WSCGCH-S - World SuperCup Grand Champion in Silver
WSCGCH-G - World SuperCup Grand Champion in Gold
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IABCA Companion Titles
ComCH - International Companion Champion
ComCH-B - International Companion Champion in Bronze
ComCH-S - International Companion Champion in Silver
ComCH-G - International Companion Champion in Gold
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IABCA Veteran Titles
VetCH - Veteran Champion
VetCH-B - Veteran Champion in Bronze
VetCH-S - Veteran Champion in Silver
VetCH-G - Veteran Champion in Gold
SVCH - SuperVeteran Champion
SVCH-B - SuperVeteran Champion in Bronze
SVCH-S - SuperVeteran Champion in Silver
SVCH-G - SuperVeteran Champion in Gold
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How to Earn Points
204.545 / run time (seconds) = mph
Example: 204.545 / 10.227 = 20.00 mph
mph x handicap = points
- under 12" = 2 handicap
- 12" - under 18" = 1.5 handicap
- 18" and over = 1 handicap
Example: 20.00 x 1 = 20
Example: 20.00 x 1.5 = 30
Example: 20.00 x 2 = 40
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