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from: Kyle BesserDogs compete at dog shows to earn points or certification toward the title of Champion. The Kennel Club system in the UK, which is also used by the Australian National Kennel Council and in other countries, is considered the most difficult. At certain shows designated as Championship shows, the top bitch and dog in each breed will be awarded a Challenge Certificate. Three Challenge Certificates are needed to earn Champion. The amount of Challenge Certificates offered for each breed is decided by the Kennel Club in advance, so opportunities to earn Champion in some breeds are very limited.
In the US and Canada, a dog earns points towards championship each time a dog wins at some level in a show. The number of points varies depending on the level within a show the win occurs, the number of dogs competing, and whether the show is a major or minor show). The exact number of points needed to gain a championship varies depending on the kennel club offering the title.
The Federation Cynologique Internationale sponsors international shows that differ from other shows. Dogs first receive individual written descriptions of positive and negative qualities from the judge. Only dogs with high ratings may go on to compete against other dogs in the class. A dog must receive four international Certificat d'Aptitude au Championnat International de Beaute to qualify for a Championship, one of which must be won in the dog's own country and at least two in other countries under at least three different judges.
The World Dog Show sponsored by the Federation Cynologique Internationale for international championships in conformation and other dog sports rotates the location of the show between member countries. The 2008 World Show was held in Stockholm, Sweden. The 2009 World Show will be held in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Dogs compete in a hierarchical fashion at each show. Winners at lower levels are gradually combined to narrow the winners until the final round. In the final round, Best in Show is chosen, usually from among specials, which are dogs that have already completed their championships and are competing for group and Best in Show wins. At the lowest level, dogs are divided by breed. Each breed is divided into classes based on sex and sometimes age. Male dogs are judged first, and then females (bitches). At the next level they are divided by group. At the final level, all dogs compete together under a specially trained all-breed judge.
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