Explanation of conformation assessments and ratings:
All Classes:
Pull means the owner let the show officials know ahead of time
that their dog would not be exhibited.
NS = No Show which means the dog simply did not show up for their
class, no explanation is given to show officials.
Puppy Classes: The following assessments are made. The
assessments cannot be interpreted as an evaluation of breeding worth.
VP (very promising): Animals conforming fully to the breed
standard or have minimal anatomical shortcomings.
P (promising): Animals conforming to the standard, but
presenting clearly recognizable anatomical and developmental shortcomings.
LP (less promising): Animals who are not outgoing enough or have
faults which make them unfit for breeding.
Dog Classes: The following ratings can be issued.
VA (excellent select): To qualify for a V-Select rating, dogs
must have currently a breed survey ranking of Class 1, have complete
and faultless dentition, or must have a dental notation as established
by the breed book office, and must have at least a SchH 2 title or equivalent.
They must come from a survey and performance breeding. Dogs competing
for the V-Select rating a second time must have a SchH 3 title. (refer
also to the definition for the V rating)
V (excellent): Animals in the Working Classes who, after
undergoing a thorough examination, fully conform to the breed standard,
who are self-confident, outgoing, and indifferent to gun fire, whose
pedigree shows the "a" stamp or proof of OFA certification and when
more than 3-1/2 years old, must be breed surveyed. Double premolars
#1 are allowed.
SG (very good): The highest rating in the Youth and Young
Dog Classes for animals who fully conform to the breed standard. In
the Working Classes, this rating goes to animals which meet the requirements
for "excellent", but show minor anatomical shortcomings. It also applies
to anatomically faultless animals who measure up to one centimeter over
or under size limits, or have one missing premolar #1 or one incisor.
G (good): Applies to animals who conform to the standard, but
show clearly recognizable anatomical shortcomings. Missing teeth as
follows: two missing premolars #1; or one missing premolar #1 and one
missing incisor; or one missing premolar #2; or one missing premolar
#3; or two missing incisors; or one missing premolar #2 and one incisor;
or one missing premolar #2 and one missing premolar #1, or 2 missing
premolars #2.
A (sufficient): Applies to animals who are on the day
of the show, sensitive to gun fire, do not display the required outgoing
behavior or whose overall condition including anatomical factors does
not permit award of a higher rating.
M (insufficient): Applies to animals who are gun shy, show poor
character and/or do not display the required degree of outgoing behavior
or have faults which preclude their use for breeding. This ranking applies
also to animals that exceed the upper and/or lower measurement limits
by more than one centimeter. The rating "insufficient" mandates issuance
of a "Unavailable for Progeny Registration" notation which must be requested
by the breed judge.
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