PUPPIES UNDER 12 MONTHS are
graded either VERY PROMISING or PROMISING.
Definition of Gradings: (this only applies to the age groups twelve
months and older)
EXCELLENT may only be awarded to a dog which comes
very close to the ideal standard of the breed, which is presented
in excellent condition, displays a harmonious, well-balanced temperament,
is of high class and has excellent posture. Its superior characteristics
in respect of its breed permit that minor imperfections can be ignored;
it must however have the typical features of its sex.
VERY GOOD may only be awarded to a dog which possesses
the typical features of its breed, which has well-balanced proportions
and is in correct condition. A few minor faults may be tolerated
but none of a morphological nature. This award can only be granted
to a dog that shows class.
GOOD is to be awarded to a dog that possesses the
main features of its breed, however showing faults, provided these
are not concealed.
SUFFICIENT must be awarded to a dog which corresponds
adequately to its breed, without possessing the generally accepted
characteristics or whose physical condition leaves something to
be desired.
INSUFFICIENT must be awarded to a dog which does
not correspond to the type required by the breed standard; which
shows behaviour clearly not in line with its standard or which behaves
aggressively; which has testicular abnormalities; which has a dental
flaw or a jaw anomaly; which shows a colour and/or coat imperfection
or clearly shows signs of albinism. This qualification shall also
be awarded to dogs that correspond so little to a single feature
of the breed that their health is threatened. It should furthermore
be awarded to dogs that show eliminating faults in regard to the
breed standard.
Dogs that cannot be awarded one of the above qualifications shall
be released from the ring with the rating : CANNOT BE JUDGED.
This rating is to be given to any dog which does not move, constantly
jumps up and down on its handler or tries to get out of the ring,
makes it impossible to assess the gait and the movement or avoids
constantly to be examined by the judge and makes it impossible to
inspect teeth, anatomy and structure, tail or testicles. This rating
is also to be given if traces of operations or treatment can be
observed which seem to indicate that the exhibitor wanted to deceive
the judge.
The same applies if the judge has ample reason to suspect operations
that were intended to correct the original condition or feature
(e.g.: eyelid, ear or tail). The reason why the dog was rated CANNOT
BE JUDGED has to be stated in the judge’s report.
Basically:
Excellent would be awarded to a dog that is HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED for breeding
Very Good would be awarded to a dog that is RECOMMENDED
for breeding
Good would be awarded to a dog that could be bred
from, but with care, avoiding breeding to a partner with similar
faults
Sufficient and Insufficient would
be awarded to dogs that should not be used for breeding
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