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Re: 4-6 Month Pupppy Class

SHOWING THE BITE
Judges may still follow usual ring procedure. I found that, in spite of the good regulations that would minimize disease spread from mouth to mouth, some judges tended to want to examine the mouth hands on themselves. Not ideal with a teething pup with a sore mouth, but not horrible, either. I would prefer that judges remember the regulations as we ease the pups into this, as conformation exhibition in dogs is so much dirtier than that at cat shows, where disinfection between entries is the rule.

ANOTHER RING or TENT
The other issue is that the class is sometimes held FAR from where the breed is being shown at big all breed shows. It makes for some interesting logistics, especially with schedule conflicts. That is something to keep in mind if your class dog is in BBE! Ideally, they won't schedule them too close in time if far in distance. One ring over is okay, but a few tents away, hard to navigate with everyone rushing.

Re: 4-6 Month Pupppy Class

Thanks for your helpful comments! I've read where the exhibitor is to be prepared to show the bite and I'll take the initiative and do that as it makes sense.
I've never watched this class, unfortunately. I think I read that the sexes are not divided -- but what's the ring procedure? Do we go around all together, individual examination -- up & back? That's what I'd like to know more about. TIA!

Re: 4-6 Month Pupppy Class

Both sexes go around together. Read the judging procedure as well. Note that FSS and Miscellaneous are eligible to compete in the Beginner Puppy competitions, so if you get past Group, you may meet some new breeds.
http://classic.akc.org/4-6puppy/index.cfm