Dog show classes

• Dog show classes PetsLover Posted : 4/18/2006 7:30:08 PM suppose you have an adult Golden Retriever that you believe conforms closely to its standard. In fact, this dog already had a point toward its championship when you bought it. Although you purchased the dog from another breeder, it was born in the United States as a result of a breeding in the United States. Which of the following would be the best class to enter your dog in?   1. novice class 2. american-bred class 3. open class 4. winners class   i've already eliminated novice class from the list, this question is kinda tricky, please help me out here. LIKE 5 REPLIES 450 VIEWS LAST POST PETSLOVER Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• rwbeagles Posted : 4/18/2006 9:32:06 PM Well you cannot enter the Winners class..that class is made up of the winners from the other classes   If the dog is OVER 18 months old on the day of the show then Open is likely your best option. Am Bred isn't used often outside of specialties or people needing to spread their dogs out because they have multiple entries of the same breed.   If the dog is UNDER 18 months than the 12-18 mo class is another option.   Open is THE most competitive class usually...and Goldens are a brutal breed to show from what I hear...always tons of entries and handlers, and you need even mroe to make a major! How well trained is the dog...and more importantly...the handler? 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Katie M. Posted : 4/18/2006 9:46:47 PM Personally, I use American Bred for dogs that are too old for Puppy, but not quite polished enough for Open.  I think the judges treat Am Bred as a novice class IME. But RW makes a good point -- are you prepared for competition?  I will echo that Goldens are a very competitive breed - lots of them in the ring, so not a second to make a mistake! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• lorib Posted : 4/19/2006 12:57:04 AM Is your dog intact (that is, not spayed or neutered)?  Many people don't realize that only intact animals are shown in conformation.  If you know this already, forgive me; you didn't mention it. An altered animal CAN be shown in obedience and agility. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• PetsLover Posted : 4/19/2006 6:07:59 PM hi thanks for the advice. I think I'll enter my retriever in open class.   you all right. they treat American-bred class and bred-by-exhibitor class as novice (not yet champions). so the open class will be the best option. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• mrv Posted : 4/19/2006 6:15:35 PM The open class is usually the toughest competition.  If you take Am Bred, you then only have to compete against the winner of the open class, not the entire class.  Goldens are so popular the class sizes may be one thing to consider when choosing your entry.  0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login