International Beauty Champion (Interchampion)

Dog show ranks: transcript

Inexperienced dog breeders often wonder how this or that abbreviation stands for (for example, CAC - what is it in dogs). The most common exhibition abbreviations in professional dog breeding have the following interpretation:

• CACIB is an international event in which animals of different breeds take part;
• CAC Black Sea Fleet - all-Russian exhibition events, where you can first become a candidate for Federation champion, and then a champion;
• CHK is a national exhibition in which one breed (for example, only dachshunds or poodles) participates. They are usually organized by a national club;
• PC is an event in which animals of the same breed from different regions participate.

When registering, an exhibition participant is assigned to a specific group according to age. Nowadays, many events provide online registration, which greatly simplifies organizational work.

Exhibitions of various ranks and scales are held in Russia

Dog handlers solved their problems

At the stand of the Russian Canine Federation in Amsterdam, many business and friendly meetings were held with Russian and foreign colleagues, important issues of cooperation and joint events, and the development of relations with canine organizations of other countries were discussed.

On August 14-15, an extraordinary session of the FCI General Assembly was held in Brussels, where the negotiations successfully started by the Russian delegation in Amsterdam continued. The result of the session was the approval of a new FCI charter, taking into account the interests of all its members as much as possible. At the end of the meetings, FCI President Rafael de Santiago and RKF President Vladimir Golubev exchanged impressions on the results of the event and expressed satisfaction with the progress of the discussions, in which the Russian delegation took an active part.

The next meeting of the General Assembly will take place in April 2019 in Shanghai. Preparations for it are already underway. Vladimir Golubev, elected president of the RKF in July of this year, considers one of the main tasks to bring Russia to those positions in the International Canine Organization, which our country, with its enormous achievements in the field of dog breeding, undoubtedly deserves.

Dog classes by age

Animals that belong to the following age groups have the right to take part in events to be awarded an honorary title:

• baby (4-6 months);
• puppy (six months-9 months);
• junior (9 months to a year and a half);
• young dogs (1.5-2 years);
• classes – open, working, winners, champions (from 15 months to 8 years);
• veterans (dogs over eight years old).

Attention! When assigning a pet to a particular age group, it is customary to specify the age on the day before the competition.
For example, if one turns six years old the day after the exhibition opens, the age is recorded as "five years".

Different age groups have different requirements, since the physical capabilities of puppies, adult dogs and veterans vary significantly. If the owner provides false documents, he is automatically disqualified and his pet is removed from the exhibition.

Purebred animals are classified by age

CHAMPION OF ANOTHER COUNTRY

a CHAMPION OF RUSSIA diploma is required

and obtaining a CAC at a certified exhibition in that country. Read more about the peculiarities of assigning the title of champion of other countries in our forum.

Titles awarded by RKF

The most common Russian titles awarded by the RKF are:

• Champion of Russia;
• RKF Champion;
• Champion of the breed;
• Champion sire.

Juniors and veterans are given special certificates according to their age group.

Attention! The fight for the Russian champion title takes place between dogs of various breeds.

The Breed Champion event, on the other hand, is focused on one species.

There are several titles awarded by the RKF

Which age class can a dog be enrolled in?

The dog can be enrolled in junior, adult or veteran classes. Pets aged eight years and older are considered veterans, provided that they have previously participated in exhibitions several times.

Dog owners often mistakenly believe that the least stringent requirements apply to puppies and older dogs. However, in reality this is not the case. Dogs of any age group at shows are asked to the maximum, it’s just that the evaluation criteria will be different in each case. A puppy participating in the event for the first time has the advantage that in order to win, its owner does not need to present diplomas and certificates received previously. Thus, any puppy, properly trained and raised, can win.

As for dogs competing in the veteran category, on the contrary, they are required to present previously received awards and certificates. An older dog that has never participated in exhibitions before is unlikely to be allowed to compete.

It is strictly forbidden to carry out any fraud with the age of the animal in official documents. Unscrupulous owners who do this are automatically disqualified, thereby depriving their pet of any chance of further victories.

When assessing the real capabilities of his pet, the owner should focus not only on the biological age of the dog, but also on its current state of health. If an animal clearly cannot cope with the tasks of its age group, you should not apply to participate in order to avoid disappointment.

Attention! To confirm age, you must present his official passport. Without it, the pet will not be allowed to participate in the event.

What grades are puppies awarded at shows?

A schematic scale from “satisfactory” to “excellent” is used here. Some exhibitions additionally provide audience awards or special nominations, which are determined by the event organizer.

Rules for obtaining titles

Titles for dogs at shows are assigned in accordance with certain rules. The owner is required to provide previous certificates earned by the pet. It is important that they all must be issued by different judges. This is necessary to avoid biased assessment.

To receive a title, you need to know the rules for awarding it

Attention! The owner must be given a certificate of the assigned title with the seal and signature of the event organizer. The certificate must indicate the name and age of the animal.

Title "Champion of Russia" (ChR)

The dog “Champion of Russia” is one of the most honorable titles. In order to obtain this title, the gap between the first and last CAC must be at least one year. A Russian Young Laureate diploma is also required.

Title “Young Champion of Russia” (YuChR)

This certificate can be obtained by any properly trained puppy registered in the Russian Federation. As a rule, it is given for participation in the very first exhibition.

Title "Champion of the Federation" (Black Sea Fleet)

To receive this prize, a Federation Candidate Certificate must first be issued. The minimum number of diplomas for admission to the fight for the championship title is four, for different years.

Title "Champion of the RKF" (ChRKF)

To receive this title, you must first become the winner of the Federation three times. All three diplomas must be issued by different judges.

Title "Grand Champion of Russia" (GChR)

A dog that has the so-called “Grand Champion of Russia” is designated by the officially recognized abbreviation GChR. To receive an honorary title, you must first become a prize-winner of Russia, and then of the breed.

"Champion of the National Breed Club" (CHNKP-RKF)

In order to win this prize, it is necessary to participate in exhibitions where animals of only one breed show their skills (so-called monobreed exhibitions).

Attention! The minimum number of victories confirmed by certificates of honor is two, from different judges.

“Young Champion of the National Breed Club” (YuChNKP-RKF)

This is a title for puppies. To obtain it, a one-time victory in a special breed exhibition is required.

This is a title for kids

“International Champion” (Interchampion – English letters INT.CH)

To become an international winner, you need to earn four CACIB certificates. In this case, the concept of “international” means: it is necessary that at least three out of four victories be won in three different Russian regions or in three different countries. This rule is strictly adhered to by all organizers of events of this scale.

"Multi-champion" (unofficial title)

This informal name is used not by specialists, but by dog ​​owners themselves, but sometimes it can also be found in catalogs. A multi-champion is usually a dog that has won five or more shows.

“World Champion” (WW – World Winner)

In order to earn this title, you must take part in an exhibition called the “World Championship”. Events of this scale are held annually, each time in a new country.

“Junior World Champion” (JWW – Junior World Winner)

The rules for fighting for the title are similar to the rules for fighting for the title of World's Best Dog.

Attention! But the competition involves puppies.

“European Champion” (EW – European Winner)

In order to compete for the title of European prize-winner, you must win the dog championship of your country, and also earn a certificate as a young European laureate. The title is awarded to adults.

“Young European Champion” (JEW – European Junior Winner)

This honorary title is the first step towards the diploma of “European Champion”. At least one CAC certificate is required to win.

“Veteran European Champion” (VEUW – European Veteran Winner)

The title is awarded to dogs that have repeatedly become European prize-winners in the adult category. All diplomas must be issued by different judges.

"Breed Champion of the Year"

This diploma is issued to the winner of several special breed exhibitions. The interval between events is at least one year, all certificates are issued by different judges.

"Dog of the Year"

A dog is awarded this title if during the year it repeatedly takes prizes at events at various levels. Not only the number of diplomas and the procedure for obtaining them are assessed, but also the scale of the competition (regional, federal, international, for example, BOB).

When preparing for an exhibition, it is necessary to take into account not only the age and breed, but also the capabilities and appearance of the pet. It should be borne in mind that due to some deviations from the standard, participation in an event of Russian or international level may be denied; This rule comes into play quite often. Before cutting off an animal, the organizers are obliged to explain to the owner the reason.

JUNIOR CHAMPION OF RUSSIA (YUCHR)

Options for obtaining a title (all JCAC
must be obtained from different judges):

Ratings

In the junior, intermediate, open, working, champion, and veteran classes, the following grades are awarded:

Excellent - a red ribbon can be awarded to a dog that is very close to the ideal of the breed standard, which is presented in excellent condition, demonstrates a harmonious, balanced temperament, a dog of high class and excellent training, its excellent characteristics corresponding to the breed allow minor faults that can be ignored, but at the same time it must have a pronounced sexual type

Very good - a blue ribbon can be awarded to a dog that has the typical characteristics of the breed, well-balanced proportions and is presented in correct condition. A few small imperfections that do not affect the morphology are acceptable.

Good (good) - green ribbon, awarded to a dog that has the main characteristics of its breed, but has 2 obvious disadvantages

Satisfactory (satisfactory) - yellow ribbon, should be awarded to a dog that corresponds to its breed, having defects in build

Disqualification (disqualification) - a white ribbon must be given to a dog if it is built in a type that does not meet the standard, exhibits unusual or aggressive behavior, is a cryptorchid, has dental defects or defects in the structure of the jaws, has a non-standard coat or color, including signs albinism, is not free from defects that threaten health, has disqualifying defects

Cannot be judged/ without evaluation - This qualification is given to any dog ​​that continuously jumps or rushes out of the ring, making it impossible to evaluate its movements and gait, or if the dog does not allow the judge to feel him, does not allow his teeth to be examined and bite, anatomy and structure, tail and testes, or if traces of surgery or treatment are visible. The same applies to the case when surgical and medicinal interventions are aimed at masking errors punishable by the standard.

The following grades are awarded in the puppy class:

Very promising - red ribbon

Promising - blue ribbon

Unpromising (no promising) - green ribbon