It takes 15 points, including two majors (wins of three, four or five points) awarded by at least three different judges to become an American Kennel Club “Champion of Record.” Many times they are able to have the dog to look more alert and watchful at the “right moment” in timing.”ĭogs in competition at conformation shows are competing for points towards their AKC Championship. They can bring out all of your dogs attributes as if to bring the judges focus on these traits and are able to present the dog looking its absolute best to the judge. “Professional handlers are just that – professional – they are talented at their craft. The role of a professional handler is similar to that of a jockey who rides a horse around the track and hopefully, into the winner´s circle. To obtain an AKC (American Kennel Club) Championship, each dog presented to a judge is exhibited (shown or handled) by its owner, breeder or a hired professional. How to Obtain a Conformation Championship Exhibits (dogs) are judged against individual breed standards which have been established for the AKC-recognized breeds by their parent clubs (Doberman Pinscher Club of America -DPCA). The Standard is a guide to what the ideal Doberman should look and act like. Here is a link to the Doberman Pinscher Standard depicting the ideal Doberman. This dog would have been awarded the accumulative points needed to be awarded with a Champion Certificate by the AKC. Submitted by Bonnie Dunlop (Botrina Dobermans) and Marj Brooks (Manorie Dobermans) What is a Champion?Ī Champion is a dog (male or female) that has been evaluated by at least three schooled and licensed Judges as to how closely that particular dog meets the criteria (correct structure, movement, temperament, proportions and size, color) for the ideal specimen of the written Standard for that Breed.
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