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TITLES AND AWARDS<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CLASSES<\/span><\/strong> QUALIFICATIONS AND PLACINGS<\/strong><\/span> TITLES, AWARDS AND MAIN RING COMPETITIONS<\/strong><\/span> Best of Breed (BOB) and Best of Opposite Sex (BOS)<\/span> WORLD WINNER\/SECTION WINNER<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The title \u201cWorld Winner\u201d and \u201cSection Winner\u201d shall be awarded to the dog and the bitch that <\/span>are proposed for the CACIB (see section 7 \u201cTitles, awards and main ring competitions\u201d of the <\/span>FCI Show Regulations). The awarding of this title is irrespective of the entry for this particular <\/span>breed. In case of breeds provisionally recognized by the FCI, World and Section Winner titles<\/span>
Double entries as well as late entries (after the closing date) are not permitted. Additional <\/span>international or national shows or competitions organised by clubs from the same FCI-NCO as <\/span>the club organizing the CACIB show, are permitted within the same showground, when<\/span>
accepted by the CACIB show organiser.<\/span>
The decisive date for age is the day the dog is shown. In case the dog\u2019s birthday is on the day <\/span>it is shown, the exhibitor can choose the class (before closing date) where to enter his dog. In <\/span>case of consecutive shows held in one place over several days, the exhibitor must enter his<\/span>
dog in the appropriate class (before closing date).<\/span>
Only the following classes are recognized at CACIB shows sanctioned by the FCI:<\/span>
a. Classes in which the CACIB can be awarded:<\/span>
– Intermediate class (from 15 to 24 months) compulsory<\/span>
– Open Class (15 months and over) compulsory<\/span>
– Working Class (15 months and over) compulsory<\/span>
– Champion Class (15 months and over) compulsory<\/span>
Working Class<\/span><\/strong>
To enter a dog in working class, the entry form must be accompanied by a copy of the FCI<\/span>
compulsory certificate, WCC (Working Class Certificate), containing the<\/span>
confirmation by the member country in which the holder and\/or owner has his legal residence, <\/span>that the dog has passed an appropriate test as well as details about this test. <\/span>
The only breeds eligible for the working class are those appearing as working breeds in the FCI <\/span>Breed Nomenclature, taking into account the exceptions granted to some countries for some <\/span>breeds.<\/span>
Champion Class<\/span><\/strong>
To enter a dog in Champion Class, one of the following titles must have been confirmed by the <\/span>day of the official closing date of entries; proof of this, by copy, must be enclosed with the <\/span>entry form.<\/span>
\u25aa International Beauty Champion of the FCI (CIB)<\/span>
\u25aa International Show Champion of the FCI (CIE)<\/span>
\u25aa National Beauty Champion of an FCI member country (with at least 2 CAC from that same <\/span>country)<\/span>
\u25aa National Show Champion of an FCI country<\/span>
\u25aa National Beauty Champion of a non-FCI country which has signed a letter of <\/span>understanding with FCI<\/span>
\u25aa National Show Champion of a non-FCI country which has signed a letter of understanding <\/span>with FCI<\/span>
Once the entries for a show have closed it is not allowed to transfer a dog from one class to <\/span>another except if an administrative mistake was made by the Show Committee.<\/span>
b. Classes in which the CACIB cannot be awarded:<\/span>
– Minor Puppy Class (correctly inoculated puppies up to 6 months) optional<\/span>
– Puppy Class (from 6 to 9 months) optional<\/span>
– Junior Class (from 9 to 18 months) compulsory<\/span>
– Veteran Class (from 8 years and over) compulsory<\/span>
c. Sequence of judging<\/span>
The recommended sequence of judging the classes is: Minor Puppy, Puppy, Junior, <\/span>intermediate, Open, Working, Champion and Veteran.<\/span>
d. Optional Best of Sex competition<\/span>
Must include at least the best junior, the CACIB winner and the best veteran. The judge places<\/span>
the exhibits in order of quality without taking into consideration which classes they come <\/span>from.<\/span>
e. Optional Collective Groups\/Competitions<\/span>
To compete in these groups\/competitions, the dogs must be entered individually in one of the <\/span>compulsory classes.<\/span>
– Brace\/Couple Group\/Competition: a dog and a bitch of the same breed and variety and <\/span>belonging to the same owner. <\/span>
– Breeders Group\/Competition: consisting of minimum three and maximum five exhibits of <\/span>the same breed and variety, no matter what gender, bred by the same person (same <\/span>kennel name), even if they are not his property.<\/span>
– Progeny Group\/Competition: a sire or dam with minimum three and maximum five of <\/span>his\/her progeny (first generation, sons\/daughters).<\/span>
These optional groups\/competitions should preferably be judged in the breed-judging rings.<\/span>
The breed judge picks up the best group and only that group is allowed to compete in the ring <\/span>of honour.<\/span><\/p>\n
The qualifications given by the judges must correspond to the following definitions:<\/span>
EXCELLENT may only be awarded to a dog which comes very close to the ideal standard of the <\/span>breed, which is presented in excellent condition, displays a harmonious, well-balanced <\/span>temperament, is of high class and has excellent posture. Its superior characteristics in respect<\/span>
of its breed permit that minor imperfections can be ignored; it must however have the typical <\/span>features of its sex.<\/span>
VERY GOOD may only be awarded to a dog that possesses the typical features of its breed, <\/span>which has well-balanced proportions and is in correct condition. A few minor faults may be <\/span>tolerated. This award can only be granted to a dog that shows class.<\/span>
GOOD is to be awarded to a dog that possesses the main features of its breed. The good points <\/span>should outweigh the faults so that the dog can be considered a good representative of its <\/span>breed.<\/span>
SUFFICIENT should be awarded to a dog which corresponds adequately to its breed, without <\/span>possessing the generally accepted characteristics or whose physical condition leaves a lot to <\/span>be desired.<\/span>
DISQUALIFIED must be awarded to a dog which does not correspond to the type required by <\/span>the breed standard; which shows a behaviour clearly not in line with its standard or which <\/span>behaves aggressively; which has testicular abnormalities; which has a jaw anomaly; which<\/span>
shows a colour or coat structure that is not according to the breed standard or clearly shows <\/span>signs of albinism. This qualification shall also be awarded to dogs that correspond so little to <\/span>a single feature of the breed that their health is threatened. It should furthermore be awarded <\/span>to dogs that show disqualifying faults in regard to the breed standard. The reason why the dog <\/span>was rated DISQUALIFIED has to be stated in the judge\u2019s report.<\/span>
Dogs that cannot be awarded one of the above qualifications shall be released from the ring <\/span>with the rating:<\/span>
CANNOT BE JUDGED. This rating is to be given to any dog which does not move, which is lame, <\/span>which constantly jumps up and down on its handler or tries to get out of the ring, which makes <\/span>it impossible to assess the gait and the movement or avoids constantly to be examined by the<\/span>
judge and makes it impossible to inspect teeth, anatomy and structure, tail or testicles. This <\/span>rating is also to be given if traces of operations or treatment can be observed which seem to <\/span>indicate that the exhibitor wanted to deceive the judge. The same applies if the judge has<\/span>
ample reason to suspect operations that were intended to correct the original condition or <\/span>feature (e.g.: eyelid, ear or tail). This rating is also to be given in case of \u201cdouble handling\u201d (i.e. <\/span>attracting the dog\u2019s attention from outside the ring) – which is strictly prohibited. The reason <\/span>why the dog was rated CANNOT BE JUDGED has to be stated in the judge\u2019s report.<\/span>
The four best dogs in each class are placed provided that they have been awarded at least the <\/span>qualification \u201cVERY GOOD\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n
CACIB \u2013 Certificat d\u2019Aptitude au Championnat International de Beaut\u00e9 de la FCI<\/span>
The only dogs which can be taken into consideration for the CACIB are those which have been <\/span>awarded \u201cEXCELLENT 1\u201d in intermediate, open, working and champion class. A CACIB can only <\/span>be awarded if the dog in question has been assessed as being of superior quality. The CACIB<\/span>
is not automatically and compulsorily linked to the \u201cEXCELLENT 1\u201d<\/span>
The Reserve CACIB is awarded to the second best dog which was given the qualification <\/span>\u201cEXCELLENT\u201d from the above mentioned classes. The dog placed second in the class where <\/span>the CACIB winner comes from can compete for the Reserve CACIB, if awarded excellent. It is <\/span>not compulsory to award the Reserve CACIB.<\/span>
The judge awards CACIB and Reserve CACIB according to the quality of the dogs without <\/span>checking whether they meet the conditions regarding age and\/or registration with a studbook <\/span>recognized by the FCI.<\/span>
The CAC (Certificat d\u2019Aptitude au Championnat) is a national grading. It is up to the national <\/span>kennel clubs to decide in which classes and to which dogs this certificate can be awarded. The <\/span>CAC counts towards a national champion title.<\/span>
The first title of National Champion earned in an FCI country must be with at least 2 CACs won <\/span>at shows organised by the same national canine organisation in the same country on two <\/span>different days.<\/span>
Only one judge for each sex and breed carries out the granting of all awards, including CACIB, <\/span>and this judge shall be appointed in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n
The Best junior, CACIB winner and best veteran from both sexes, if awarded excellent, will <\/span>compete for Best of Breed (BOB). The judge must also choose the best exhibit from the <\/span>opposite sex (BOS) next to the BOB winner.<\/span>
Optional (in case an optional Best of Sex competition is held): the best male and the best <\/span>bitch from Best of Sex competition compete for Best of Breed (BOB) and Best of Opposite Sex <\/span>(BOS).<\/span>
Dogs of FCI breeds which are not yet definitively recognized (have a provisional status), <\/span>although not eligible for the CACIB, are allowed to compete for the Best of Breed, Best in <\/span>Group and Best in Show competitions. These breeds can also compete for the various FCI <\/span>titles.<\/span>
Main ring competitions<\/span><\/strong>
Best in Show, Best in Group, Breeders\u2019 Group, Progeny Group, Couple Class (Brace), Best <\/span>Veteran, Best Junior, Best Puppy, Best Minor Puppy and Junior Handling must be judged by <\/span>one judge appointed in advance. To make the competitions in the ring of honour more <\/span>efficient the judge should prejudge the exhibits or groups in a separate ring in due time before<\/span>
they are expected in the ring of honour so that the judge after watching the dogs enter the <\/span>main ring can quickly choose the semi-finalists or finalists that will need a closer look. <\/span>The only judges who may judge these competitions are those who are allowed to do so by <\/span>their respective national canine organization.<\/span>
If a dog behaves aggressively in the ring (breed-group-finals) and its behaviour is eyewitnessed by the judge in duty, the latter has to write a report for the attention of the <\/span>organizing committee and has to disqualify the dog for the rest of the competition. All the <\/span>awards and titles of the day are cancelled.<\/span>
CONFIRMATION OF THE CACIB<\/span><\/strong>
The CACIB proposals will be issued by the appropriate judges. The final confirmation will be <\/span>done by the FCI.<\/span>
It is up to the FCI Head Office to check whether the dogs proposed comply with the conditions <\/span>accepted for confirmation of the CACIB.<\/span>
The cards handed to the exhibitors at the shows duly indicate that the relevant dog has been <\/span>proposed for a CACIB. They must read: \u201cSubject to confirmation by the FCI\u201d.<\/span>
The FCI Head Office must make sure that the CACIB was correctly awarded. Latest three <\/span>months after the show, one copy of the catalogue and the lists of the dogs proposed for the <\/span>CACIB and the Reserve CACIB must be forwarded to the FCI Head Office by the show organiser.<\/span>
These lists must contain the following information:<\/span>
Catalogue number, name of the dog, studbook and studbook number, sex, breed and variety, <\/span>date of birth, name of the owner, name of the judge and class in which the CACIB was <\/span>awarded.<\/span>
The breeds will be listed according to their name in one of the four FCI working languages <\/span>followed by the name normally used in the country in which the show takes place.<\/span>
If a dog is not included in the CACIB list (if for example the organisers failed to mention it), the <\/span>proposal card can be accepted as proof provided that no other dog of the same breed and sex <\/span>already appears on the list.<\/span><\/p>\n
will be awarded to best male and best female from the intermediate, open, working and <\/span>champion class. These breeds are not eligible for CACIB.<\/span>
The title \u201cWorld Junior Winner\u201d or \u201cSection Junior Winner\u201d shall be awarded to the best junior <\/span>dog and bitch provided that they have received the qualification \u201cEXCELLENT 1\u201d. <\/span>The title \u201cWorld Veteran Winner\u201d or \u201cSection Veteran Winner\u201d shall be awarded to the best <\/span>veteran dog and bitch provided that they have received the qualification \u201cEXCELLENT 1\u201d.<\/span>
The Junior and the Veteran winner titles are awarded according to the FCI CACIB distribution <\/span>list. <\/span>
The dog and the bitch proposed for the CACIB, the best junior dog and bitch, and the best <\/span>veteran dog and bitch which have received the qualification \u201cEXCELLENT 1\u201d in the Junior and <\/span>Veteran classes compete for the titles Best of Breed (BOB) and Best of Opposite Sex (BOS).<\/span>
One judge, who must be named in advance, awards the above titles as well as the Best of <\/span>Breed and Best of Opposite Sex (BOS).<\/span>
All dogs must be judged according to the Regulations for FCI Dog Shows. A judge\u2019s report is <\/span>optional. Reports should be written in the native language of the organising country or in one <\/span>of the four FCI working languages chosen by the judge. The organiser decides on the type of <\/span>report and is held responsible for its translation. The organiser must announce in the show<\/span>
schedule whether or not the exhibitors will receive a written report.<\/span>
For World and Section Shows, the division into groups according to the current FCI Breed <\/span>Nomenclature is absolutely compulsory. The individual groups are to be judged completely on <\/span>the same day.<\/span>
A competition for a \u201cWinner of the day\u201d cannot be held. It is compulsory for all Group Winners <\/span>to compete on the last day of the show for \u201cBest in Show\u201d.<\/span>
During each World and Section Dog Show, the organiser should also hold a World and Section <\/span>Obedience competition and a World and Section Junior Handling competition.<\/span><\/p>\n