Scheduling Conformation Events General Questions Points Schedule Formulation Specialties Held With All-Breed and Group Shows Classes and Entries Submitting Results Awards and Titles Judges and Judging Junior Showmanship Sweepstakes Trophies, Prizes, and Ribbons Club Membership Upload Tool Scheduling Conformation Events AKC recommended Best Practices to hire and assign judges, leading to an efficient schedule. General […]

Conformation Resources Weekly Wins - Recent Best in Show and Group winners listed here AKC Gazette Counting Points Disqualification Reinstatements Conformation Executive Field Representatives FAQ Helpful Tips for Attending a Dog Show The Road to Best in Show Judging Information Points Schedule Show Secretaries Superintendents Explanation of All-Breed and Specialty Shows How to Get Started Showing Your […]

Print a PDF of this document This document has been created for you by the American Kennel Club to help you understand the point schedule and how Championship points are counted. Learn more about conformation, here. The American Kennel Club requires a dog to obtain a total of 15 points with two major wins (a […]

The AKC realizes that there may be various conditions that led to your dog's disqualification. Some dogs may qualify to return to competition if they meet the criteria set forth in the reinstatement procedure. This instruction sheet explains the process of reinstatement and what you, the dog's owner must do should you apply to have […]

FSS Open Shows are informal AKC sanctioned events. They allow owners and their dogs of FSS & Miscellaneous Class breeds a chance to gain the ring experience of a conformation dog show in a relaxed and inviting environment. While no points may be earned towards a Championship, Certificate of Merit points may be earned. FSS […]

This exciting new event was developed as a way to provide the practice needed for exhibitors, dogs, judges, and clubs. Match shows are now often offered following Best in Show at an all-breed show. Potential new exhibitors that would not know about the all-breed event would in turn not know about the match either. This […]

FSS and Miscellaneous breeds, ages 4 months and older on the day of the event, are eligible to compete and earn points towards the Certificate of Merit. Approved parent clubs for Miscellaneous Class and FSS breeds may offer classes for all Miscellaneous & FSS breeds or for their breed only!

Determining Exhibitor Eligibility The first step in judging the AKC National Owner-Handled Series is determining exhibitor eligibility. Follow these tips to properly make the eligibility determination: Exhibitors must declare their dog AKC National Owner-Handled Series eligible at the time of entry using the check box on the entry form. The handler must be an owner […]

Is your dog considered a rare breed? Do you want an informal way to get some event experience under your belt? A Foundation Stock Service (FSS) Open Show is a perfect way for you and your dog to practice before an official event without any pressure, and is a must-do for anyone new to competing. […]

Note: AKC National Owner-Handled Series points do not contribute to championship points. At an individual show a dog earns the cumulative number of AKC National Owner-Handled Series points associated with each placement.   Placement Points Ribbon Color* Owner-Handled Best in Show 100 Turquoise Owner-Handled Reserve Best in Show 75 Light Green Owner-Handled Group 1 30 […]