Breeders Showcase Rules
Please make sure you're clear on the rules and that you follow them when participating. Keep in mind that participating dogs must compete in the correct class, be purebred and intact, and must be registered with the SIKC.
Pictures of an incorrect size, death, pregnancy/nursing, retirement of a dog before results are posted, additional pictures exceeding the required amount, or editing of a post without permission from an Admin, Mod, or Judge will result in disqualification!Pictures
[/b] 3 Pictures required, one of the dog(s) stacked, one headshot of both dog(s), and one side view of the dog(s) gait. -
Images may be edited together but are not required to be. Make sure that required images clearly show requirements on both dogs. See above spoiler tag for examples. » Pictures must be exactly
800 x 450px, well lit and of good quality. Editing allowed within reason.
» Pictures must be focused on the dog but parts of the handler may be visible
» Images entered into previous shows
may not be used.
» No additional images exceeding the required 3.
» One entry per post.[/ul]
Requirements
[/b] Dogs must be purebred and intact to participate.
» Dogs may be of any group
including Novus.
» Dogs must be registered, no registration pending entries.
» Kennels must be registered, no registration pending kennels.
» Dogs must be over the age of 2 years and
untitled* to participate in the
General Class.
» Dogs must be over the age of 2 years and have at least one
Champion title* to participate in the
Champion Class.
» Handlers must be over the age of 17 years to participate.
» Off standard dogs
may enter this show if they are still breeding stock. This
does not include albino dogs of any breed.
*untitled - this does include dogs with testing titles (COA, CGC, ect).
*champion - this includes all first level and above titles for the various disciplines (SCh, Ch, GCh, ect)[/ul]
Duo Specific Requirements
[/b] Priority for same breed duos should be given though is not required (ex. gsd/gsd over gsd/dobe).
» Priority for duos of opposite sex should be given though is not required (ex. female/male over female/female).
» Duos must be same age bracket (ex. under 2 must be paired with an under 2).
» Duos must be the same class (ex. no champion/untitled duos).
» Up to 2 handlers may be used.[/ul]
Setting
[/b] Arena must be indoors (green or red carpet).
» Small dogs must be on the ground for stacks unless they're a small breed that would normally be placed on a table.
» Handlers must wear professional attire, both pants and skirts are allowed.
» Dogs must wear a thin, neutral-coloured show leash for this competition.[/ul]
Group
[/b] » This group is for entries consisting of two dogs.[/ul]
Classes
[/b] » This class is for dogs that have not yet received a Champion title - dogs with testing titles belong in this class.
Champion Class » This class is for dogs that have received a Champion level rank title.[/ul]
Groups
[/b] AKC Groups are used, FSS dogs run in the group they were registered in, new breeds run in the Novus Group.[/ul]