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BEST SENIOR
For dogs 8 yrs old or older. Judges look for dogs that are good
looking, have great personalities or stand out in some way.
CUTEST PUPPY
For dogs between 4 months and 1 year old (must have complete set of shots
and be spayed or neutered). Judges look for puppies
that are really cute, have great personalities or stand out in some way.
MOST BEAUTIFUL
(females)/MOST HANDSOME (males)
Small breed – Dogs under 40 lbs.
Large breed – Dogs 40 lbs and over
This category is mostly based on the opinion of the judge(s)… looking for
dogs that are good looking.
BEST LAB MIX
BEST SHEPHERD MIX
BEST PIT BULL MIX
BEST TERRIER MIX
BEST CHIHUAHUA MIX
Judges are looking for dogs with the specified breed in them,
mixed with one or more other breeds. They are not looking for dogs that
look purebred. They are looking for the best mix of breeds. For
instance, the dog looks like a Pit Bull but has the coloring of a
Dalmatian… or looks like a Chihuahua but has the body of a Dachshund.
FRIENDLIEST DOG
For the dog that wants to make everyone his new best friend. The
dog should be enthusiastic about meeting the judge… wagging tail, kisses,
jumping on the judge, etc.
BEST PHYSICALLY
CHALLENGED
For dogs with some sort of disability. Judges look for the dogs
that truly stand out, have the most spirit and personality, etc.
FASTEST MUTT
Handlers give their dogs to one of the judges and move to the
other side of the show ring. When prompted, the judge releases the dog
who should run to its owner. Owners may use whatever they want to lure
the dog to run quickly towards them. Winners are determined by stop
watch. INSECURE DOGS SHOULD NOT COMPETE IN THIS CATEGORY.
MYSTERY MUTT
Small breed – Dogs under 40 lbs.
Large breed – Dogs 40 lbs and over
This is for dogs whose breeding is a mystery! Judges will give
highest scores for dogs where you can’t determine the mix. In other
words… what is that dog??
MOST EAR-RISTIBLE
EARS
This category is mostly based on opinion. Judges look for dogs
that have ears that they think are really cute, have character or stand
out in some way. They could be extra large or super floppy or have good
coloring.
BEST KISSER
Each owner will bring their dog forward to “KISS” the judge. The
dogs with the most enthusiastic kisses will win.
MOST OBEDIENT
Each owner will be given up to 30 seconds to demonstrate basic
obedience commands (heel, sit, down, stay, and come) per the judge’s
instructions. The judge may provide distractions during the work
(clapping hands, whistling, tossing a ball into the air). Judges are
looking for dogs that pay attention to their owners and have a speedy
response to commands.
BEST DRESSED
Judges vote on the dogs with the best costumes. Extra points for
originality.
BEST COAT
Judges are looking for dogs with beautiful coats… perhaps long and
luxurious or have unique coloring. The fur should look brushed, shiny
and healthy.
BEST WAG
Each owner will bring their dog forward to demonstrate their dog’s
wag. The dog should look very happy. Judges are looking for
enthusiastic wagers or dogs with a unique wag.
FASTEST EATER
Contestants will be given orange flags. A bowl of dry dog food
(about 1 cup) will be placed in each dog bowl and bowls are then placed
in front of each dog. (Contestants may NOT bring their own food.)
Handlers must hold their dogs back until the MC announces “GO” and then
let the dogs chow down! Handlers raise their flags when their dog has
finished all the food.
MOST TOY/BALL
CRAZY
The owner is allowed to bring any item the dog is crazy about
(ball, Frisbee, stuffed toy, etc.). One by one, the owners come forward
and are given 20-30 seconds to demonstrate how ball or toy crazy their
dog is.
MOST VOCAL
Contestants are given 30 seconds to get their dog to show off
his/her vocals. Dogs may bark, growl, sing, howl… whatever. Judges are
looking for dogs that are very loud, have long howls or show great
enthusiasm. DOG MUST EASILY BARK OR HOWL WITHOUT PHYSICAL
MANIPULATION OR OWNER FORCING HIM TO (OWNERS SHOULD NOT "BOTHER" THEIR
DOGS TO PRODUCE BARKING).
BEST TRICK
Each owner will be given 30 seconds or so to demonstrate their
dog’s trick(s). Owners are allowed to bring props.
BEST EYES
Each dog is brought forward so the judge(s) can get a closer view
of the dog. In the Final Ring, judges may come down to the arena. They
may vote on dogs with great eye color, expressive eyes or interesting
markings around the eyes.
BEST SMILE
Contestants bring their dogs forward one by one for the judge(s)
to see. Judges are looking for dogs with beautiful smiles and a happy
look on their faces.
PERFECT MIX
Small breed – Dogs under 40 lbs.
Large breed – Dogs 40 lbs and over
This category is meant to be the “perfect mix” between 2 breeds (i.e.
coloring of a Border Collie with the body of a Great Dane or looks like a
German Shepherd but has short legs like a Corgi). The MC will ask each
contestant what breeds make up his/her dog. Judges vote for the dogs
that are an obvious mix of 2 breeds or an interesting mix of breeds.
BEST IN SHOW - This is not a
category you enter. The winner from each category goes on to
compete for BEST IN SHOW!
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