Dog Show Classes (Klassen)

REGULAR CLASSES

*Please note: All Classes Are Divided By Breed and Sex.

PUPPY CLASSES

• Babyklasse: 3 to 6 months
• Jungsten: 6 to 9 months
• Jugend: 9 to 12 months (small breed/up to 16"at withers) 9 to 14 months (large breed/over 16" at withers)
• Junghund: 12 to 15 months (small breed/up to 16"at withers) 14 to 18 months (large breed/over 16" at withers)

Bred-by Exhibitor Puppies may enter Zuchter-Baby, Zuchter-Jungsten, Zuchter-Jugend or Zuchter-Junghund depending on age (see above). A certificate (if awarded) will be based on age. More than one puppy from each class may be awarded the certificate.

ADULT CLASSES

(Adults only classes - no puppies may be entered in the following classes; Puppies will never compete against adults. See above for puppy class information)

• Open class/ OffeneKlasse:
  • Small breeds (up to 16" at withers maximum according to standard): 15 months & over
  • Large breeds (over 16" at withers): 18 months & over
• Zuchter klasse (Bred by exhibitor class): Age requirements and points awarded are the same as Open class. This class alone does not qualify for BIS Bred by Exhibitor. To compete for BIS Bred by Exhibitor, you must enter the added class of Bred by Exhibitor and pay $5.00 added class fee per dog per show.
• Championklasse: A dog with an IABCA National or International UCI title.
• Ehrenklasse (honors class): A dog with an IABCA National & International UCI title.
• Ehrenchampionatsklasse: A dog with an Nat'l, Int'l & Ehrenchampionats titles.
• Ehrenchampionatsklasse Bronze: A dog with an Nat'l, Int'l, Ehrenchampionats, & Ehrenchampionats in Bronze titles.
• Ehrenchampionatsklasse Silver: A dog who has earned the Ehrenschampionat in Silver title.
• Ehrenchampionatsklasse Gold: A dog who has earned the Ehrenschampionat in Gold title.
• Welt-Schonheits-Championatsklasse: A dog with Nat'l, Int'l, Ehrenchampionats in Bronze, Silver, Gold and Welt-Schonheits Championats (WSCH) titles.
• WSCH-Bronze: A dog who has earned the WSCH-Bronze title.
• WSCH-Silver: A dog who has earned the WSCH-Silver title.
• WSCH-Gold: A dog who has earned the WSCH-Gold title.
• Welt-Cup Championatsklasse: A dog with Nat'l, Int'l, Ehrenchampionats in Bronze, Silver, and Gold, Welt-Schonheits-Championats in Bronze, Silver and Gold and Welt Cup Championat (WCSg.CH) titles.
• WCSg.CH in Bronze: A dog who has earned the WCSg.CH-Bronze title.
• WCSg.CH in Silver: A dog who has earned the WCSg.CH-Silver title.
• WCSg.CH in Gold: A dog who has earned the WCSg.CH-Gold title.
• Welt-Super-Cup Championatsklasse: A dog with Nat', Int'l, Ehrenchampionats Bronze, Silver, Gold, WSCH in Bronze, Silver, Gold, WCSg.CH in Bronze, Silver, and Gold, and Welt-Super-Cup (WSCSgCH) titles.
• Welt-Super-Cup Championat in Bronze: A dog who has earned the WSCSgCH-Bronze title.
• Welt-Super-Cup Championat in Silver: A dog who has earned the WSCSgCH-Silver title.
• Welt-Super-Cup Championat in Gold: A dog who has earned the WSCSgCH-Gold title.

NON REGULAR CLASSES

(May be entered in addition to Regular classes or as only class)

• Spayed / Neutered Klasse: Critique only. No title awarded, except in veterans class.
• Veteran Class (Altersklasse): A dog that is older than six years. (May be spayed/neutered)
• Super Veteran: A dog that is older than ten years. (May be spayed/neutered)
• Brace (Koppel Klasse): Two dogs of the same breed, shown as a couple . They do not have to be owned by the same owner.*Rosette to Best Brace in Show, and Reserve Best Brace In Show (part of the BIS series for Shows #3 only).
• Zuchtgruppe (Breeders group): Three or more dogs with at least two generations represented (i.e. sire and/or dam with one or more offspring. In this class the judges evaluate the breeding stock and over-all program a breeder has for maintaining the standard for that breed). At least one of the dogs must be entered in the regular show. *Rosette to Best Zuchtgruppe in Show & Reserve Best Zuchtgruppe
• Best Bred-by Exhibitor in Show: This competition is open to all breeder-exhibited dogs that have received a Group 1 in the Bred-by Exhibitor class, and have paid the $5.00 entry fee for this extra competition.

AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED CLASSES

Your dog is automatically entered in these classes is it qualifies. No added class or fee is necessary.

• Best Rare Breed in Show Competition (Show #3 Only): This competition is open to all Rare Breeds (non AKC recognized breeds) entered in Show #3. To be eligible the dog must be selected best of breed. Best in Show Rare Breed Puppy and Adult will be selected.
• Gold Cup Competition (Show #3 Only) To qualify for Gold Cup, your dog must be in the Ehren Champion class in Show #3 (three titles earned before entering this show). 

Reminder: You MUST PAY $5.00 Entry fee to compete for Best Bred-by in Show!

 

There will be Selected Best Bred-By in Show in the Puppy category, in the adult category, and in the veteran category. Reserve Best Bred-by will also be selected in all categories.

Important Information for new International Dog Show exhibitors:

• The first time an adult dog is shown in an International Show- the correct class to enter is Offen (open) class, or Zuchterklasse for the bred-by exhibitor dogs.
• All adult dogs must start in open class even though they may be American Champions or other Champions of record.
• Include all titles with the name of the dog - in order that they may be printed on the certificates. (numerous titles may be printed as Multi CH, as space dictates).
• You will receive confirmation of entry along with a judging schedule approximately one week before show dates.
• The day of the show you will check- in at the chairman's table and pick up a folder and arm band.
• You may bait your dog, and you may hand stack your dog in the ring.
• Exhibitors must clean up after their dogs in all instances, inside the ring, outside the ring, and anywhere on the show grounds.