SHOW CLASSES

Junghend Klasse

Dogs from 12 to 18 months old dog show class.

Jungsten Klasse

Dogs in nine to twelve months class; separated according to sex. No titles necessary.

Junghund Klasse

Dogs in eighteen to twenty-four months show class; separated according to sex. No titles necessary

Alters Klasse

Dogs over 24 months old show class

Offence Klasse

Dogs over 24 months old class without working titles

Sieger Klasse

Open only to Siegers or Siegerins

Zuchtgruppen Klasse

Progency group from one kennel.

Gebrauchshund Klasse

Dogs over 2 years of age with a working title. The Sieger and Siegerin come from this class.

Puppy class

Pupies under 12 months of age on the day of show.

12 to 18 Month class*

Dogs from 12 to 18 months old dog show class.

Novice class *

Dogs born in the United States, Canada, Mexico or Bermuda that have not earned three first-place ribbons in the Novice class or one first-place ribbon in the Bred –by-Exhibitor, American-Bred or Open class. Dogs in this class may not have won any points toward their championships.

Bred by Exhibitor class*

All dogs entered in the Bred by Exhibitor class must be individually registered with the AKC. The person handling the dog must be a breeder of record of the dog and an owner of record of the dog, and family members must be both a breeder and owner of record to exhibit in this class.

American Bred class*

For any dog whelped in the United States as the result of a mating that took place in the United States that is not yet a champion.

Open class*

All dog ower 6 months old.

Best of Breed*

Dogs that are Champions of Record. Dogs which according to their owner's records have completed the requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed.

Brood Bitch Class*

For bitches that have whelped two dogs or bitches entered in the show.

* AKC Classes