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Post by Ingvild on May 13, 2008 18:08:16 GMT 1
The Norwegian Kennel Club just changed the show rules so it's the same as other European countries. Before you had little choice as to which class you entered your dog. With a young dog you had to enter Junior class from the age (9-15 months) and when the dog turned 15 months you had to enter "Open Youth class" (15-24 months). Now the rules have changed and I'm in doubt which class I should enter Alley in this fall when she turns 15 months. Now you have a choice: You can stay in Junior class till the age of 18 months or you can enter "Open youth" from the age of 15 months. You can even enter "Open class" (that used to be only for dogs over 2 years old) when the dog is 15 months. All this is confusing to me.  What do you consider before choosing what class to enter them in? I don't know if it matters, but she is well developed for her age (won Best of Breed in the Norwegian Weimaraner Club special a week ago). |
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Post by Wetdog on May 14, 2008 4:37:15 GMT 1
It'd say that it sounds like it is just up to you---a lot of people would opt for the lower class for less competition. If you think she's developed well, I'd say go ahead and enter the older class.
BTW---welcome back, long time no see! How about dropping in to see us a little more often? LOL. Nice to have you back.
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Post by marjolein on May 14, 2008 9:13:55 GMT 1
Enter her in the class where you think she makes the most chance. You know your doggy and you know if she's ready to compete with older dogs.
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Post by Ingvild on May 14, 2008 10:38:00 GMT 1
BTW---welcome back, long time no see! How about dropping in to see us a little more often? LOL. Nice to have you back. LOL, yeah I had a baby 18 months ago and suddenly I didn't have any time to spare. ;D She's more independent now so maybe you'll be seeing more of me.  |
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Post by Ingvild on May 14, 2008 10:41:22 GMT 1
But is there any reason why people would want the dog to compete in an "older" class if they can still compete in the Junior class I read that a junior could not be awarded a CACIB, but in the youth class you can -so that I understand, but why someone would want to enter the adult class (over 24 months) with a young dog ...? Any idea why you would benefit from doing that? |
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Post by marjolein on May 14, 2008 12:50:41 GMT 1
Bitches tend to mature a bit more quickly than dogs. Some bitches are "completely done" at the age of 15 months and can compete in the open class without a problem. If so, why risk not gaining a CACIB?
If she's not completely ready, I'd enter her in a lower class.
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Post by greyghost on May 14, 2008 19:00:20 GMT 1
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Post by Ingvild on May 15, 2008 13:03:28 GMT 1
Yo Ivi welcome back girlie Not easy being a mum is it  Thank you Oh, Sunniva is as easy as a baby can be. All smiles and laughs, but she keeps me on my feet all day  . Marjolein: I think I must be explaining myself realy poorly.  In the class called "Open youth class" you can win the CACIB. I was just wondering why someone with a young dog would enter "Open class" instead of "Open youth class" when you can win the CACIB in both? What is there to be gained by that? |
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Post by Kobie on May 15, 2008 16:02:58 GMT 1
Hi Ingvild !! Open youth class seems the same like Intermediate like we have it here. I normal enter a bitch before age 2, into Intermediate class. In open class, you have more matured bitches, so next to those in the ring, your young girl could look more unfinished (but not nessessairy). In my opinion, this is a good class for young dogs, and as you say, she can also win the CACIB, so why not ? You have lots and lots of years to come for the open class  |
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Post by Ingvild on May 15, 2008 22:31:32 GMT 1
Hi Ingvild !! Open youth class seems the same like Intermediate like we have it here. I normal enter a bitch before age 2, into Intermediate class. In open class, you have more matured bitches, so next to those in the ring, your young girl could look more unfinished (but not necessary). In my opinion, this is a good class for young dogs, and as you say, she can also win the CACIB, so why not ? You have lots and lots of years to come for the open class Yes, I agree. That is why I think it's strange that some people enter their "under 2 year old dog" into "open class". I don't see what is to be gained by it? That is why I was wondering if there is some benefit to entering into "open class" (provided that the dog is mature enough) that I am not aware of, but there doesn't seem to be any..Both classes you win the CACIB and in all you can be made BOB. Thanks for helping me |
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