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| 1. You didn’t fill out the entry form correctly. Be sure your dog is entered in the correct class. If you have a puppy, under class, show “Puppy 6-9” or “Puppy 9-12.” Use the age of the puppy on the day of the show NOT the day you fill out the form. Puppy classes are sometimes divided by age. Don’t depend on MBF or the Superintendent or show Chairman to place your dog in the correct class. THEY DON:T. That isn’t their job. If you enter the Bred By class, you must be the breeder and owner of the dog and the owner of it’s dam on the day of the breeding. You must also be the person who goes into the ring to show the dog. As for the Novice Class the restrictions are difficult to follow so be sure you know what they are before you check that box. Be sure that your A K C registration number is entered correctly and is for the dog you are entering. Also check all other info before mailing or faxing. After you receive the disqualification letter, you will find that A KC will turn a deaf ear to “I didn’t know” or “I made a Mistake”. 2. You didn’t Check the Show confirmation slip. When the show confirmation slip was sent to you by MBF or another show superintendent , you should check it carefully to be sure all the information on your dog is entered correctly. If there are mistakes, you can contact the show superintendent and make corrections before the show begins – by telephone preferably – but it can be done 30 mins before the start of the judging for the day. That means you have to do very early in the morning on the day of the show. You can not do it after the judging begins for the day. A K C will not accept “They made a mistake”. 3. You didn’t buy a catalog – even worse you didn’t mark it. Occasionally the judge and/or ring steward make a mistake and a dog may be present that isn’t marked on the judges sheet. That could cost you a major. I have read a report about an exhibitor who was sure her dog had both majors but A K C said a particular show was not a major. The exhibitor was certain that it was and armed with her catalog that identified winners and absentees, she challenged A K C records. She contacted all the owners of dogs shown in her breed on that day and they confirmed that their dogs had been present in the ring on the contested date. A K C did accept the evidence and confirmed the major. 4. You threw away the ribbons. When a dog is disqualified , A K C will instruct you to return all ribbons and awards for that win . If you don’t comply, your A K C privileges may be suspended for a period of time. If a dog that defeated your reserve winner is disqualified , you will be instructed to return your reserve ribbon in order to receive the win. Never throw away a ribbon until you are sure it is not needed. 5. You didn’t check the Judge’s Sheets. At each show the superintendent periodically collects the judge’s sheets and posts them in the superintendent’s booth. You should check your breed and be sure that your winner’s number is entered properly. Any error can be corrected more readily on the spot while the judge’s memory is fresh. If a dog is excused from the ring, the judge will write either dismissed or DQ (disqualified) on his sheet. Dismissed dogs do not count toward the number of points awarded. Disqualified dogs do not count either. The above problems only arise when you do not do your homework. If one calculates the amount of money spent to earn the necessary 15 championship points containing 2 majors under different judges, the amount can be daunting. So be wise and don’t throw away a single one through lack of care. |
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