Showmanship Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the AKC Junior Showmanship classes?
To offer youngsters aged 9 to 18 the opportunity to develop their handling skills, practice good sportsmanship, and learn about dogs and dog shows.
In Showmanship, what two advanced patterns could the judge ask you to perform?
The “L”, T and triangle patterns
When the judge asks you to do a down and back as a pair, both dogs would remain where throughout the pattern?
Side by side on the inside of the handlers, moving at the speed of the slower dog
Name the 4-H Showmanship classes.
Junior, Intermediate, Senior. (Specials classes in all age groups may be used in some counties - not necessary for correct answer).
When gaiting two dogs down and back together, in which direction do you turn the dogs at the end of the pattern?
Away from each other.
How many question is the judge required to ask in 4-H Showmanship?
Five
In 4-H Showmanship you will be asked to do a certain pattern. Name two of them.
The T pattern, the Triangle L, Down and back I.
How old must you be to enter AKC junior showmanship?
Ten years old
When gaiting a dog in Showmanship, in which hand do you hold the lead?
The hand closest to the dog.
What is the difference between Novice Junior Showmanship and Open Junior Showmanship?
The Novice class is only for those who have not won three first place ribbons and the Open class is only for those who have.
What is a perfect score in Showmanship?
100 points.
In Showmanship, what is meant by a free stack.
The dog is allowed to stand naturally, but with good expression. Usually done after gaiting in a pattern.
How are Juniors judged in the AKC Junior Showmanship classes.
They are judged on their ability to present and handle their dogs within the same formats and guidelines as those who compete in the breed ring.
May a dog that has been artificially altered (such as a white dog whose hair has been bleached) be used in the AKC Junior Showmanship classes?
No. Any dog entered must be eligible to compete in dog shows or obedience trials.
Who may hold an AKC Junior Showmanship competition?
Any club that is approved to hold a licensed or member all-breed show or a specialty show held apart from an all-breed show, may also be approved to offer Junior Showmanship competition at its show.
According to the AKC Junior Showmanship regulations, who is not an amateur and may not compete?
An individual listed as an agent is not eligible to compete in Juniors, nor any person who distributes rate cards or otherwise advertises themselves as handling dogs for pay in the show ring, or accepts payment for handling dogs.
On what is a Junior Showmanship participant judged?
Junior Showmanship shall be judged solely on the ability and skill of the Juniors in handling their dogs as in the breed ring. The show qualities of the dogs shall not be considered.
May a bitch in season be used in an AKC Junior Showmanship class?
No
If a Junior has a conflict with their dog in another class, can they still be judged in Junior Showmanship?
The judge may allow a Junior to enter the ring up until the time they have examined and gaited every dog in the class. Should a Junior request to be excused to go show in another ring, they are permanently excused and may not return.
In AKC Junior Showmanship, what will an exhibitor be asked to demonstrate?
Moving the dog with the rest of the class, presenting the dog in the standing position proper to its breed (including the use of an examining table for those breeds normally judged on a table), moving the dog individually in a regular pattern.
In AKC Junior Showmanship, is dog control considered?
Yes. Any Junior who cannot control his or her dog will be excused by the judge.
How should a competitor dress in the AKC Junior Showmanship competition?
Juniors should be clean, neat, and well-groomed. They should wear clothing that is comfortable to handle in and appropriate for dog shows. Clothing should not distract, limit or hinder the judge’s view of the dog.
How should a dog be groomed for competition in the AKC Junior Showmanship ring?
Dogs should be groomed and trimmed as they would be for the breed ring. Judges will not evaluate the quality of the grooming and trimming. Unnecessary grooming of the dog in the ring to gain attention is not proper conduct.
May an AKC Junior Showmanship competitor substitute another dog for the one they had entered in a show?
Yes. Juniors are limited to the substitution of one dog per show. The junior must have the AKC number of the substitute dog.
