Wednesday, March 26, 2008

An Overview Of Some Of The Point Show Classes

Puppy classes are for Shih Tzu nine months of age and over but under twelve months. The Shih Tzu must be whelped in the U.S.A.

The Novice class is for Shih Tzu six months of age and over. The Shih Tzu must be whelped in the U.S.A. or Canada and Havent prior to the closing entries won three first prizes in the Novice Class, a first prize in Bred-by-Exhibitor, American-Bred or Open Class, nor one or more points toward a championship title.

The Bred-By-Exhibitor Class is for Shih Tzu whelped in the U.S.A. which are six months of age and over, not champions and who are owned wholly or in part by the person or the spouse of the person who was the breeder or one of the breeders of record. Shih Tzu entered into this class must be handled by an owner or by a member of the immediate family of an owner.

The American-Bred class is for all Shih Tzu except champions six months of age or over, whelped in the U.S.A. by reason of a mating that took place in the U.S.A.

The Open class is for any Shih Tzu six months of age or over, except in a member specialty club show held for only American-Bred Shih Tzu in which case the class is for American-Bred Shih Tzu only.

Winners Dog and Winners Bitch: After the above classes have been judged, the first place winning Shih Tzu are required to compete in the ring. The male Shih Tzu judged "Winners Dog" is awarded the points toward his championship title.

Reserve Winners are selected immediately after the Winners dog. In case of a disqualification of a win by the AKC, the Reserve Dog (male Shih Tzu) movers up to Winners and receives the points. After the male Shih Tzu classes are judged, the bitch Shih Tzu classes are called.

Best of Breed or Best of Variety Competition is limited to Champions of Record or Shih Tzu dogs (with newly acquired points, for a 90-day period prior to AKC confirmation) which have completed championship requirements, and the Winners Dog Shih Tzu and Winners Bitch Shih Tzu (or the dog award Winners if only one Winners prize has been awarded), together with any undefeated dogs which have been shown only in non-regular classes; all compete for Best of Breed or Best of Variety (if the bred is divided by size, color, texture or length of coat hair, etc.).

If your Shih Tzu wins his class, the rule states: You are required to enter classes for Winners, Best of Breed and Best of Winners (no additional entry fees).

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Connie Limon is a Shih Tzu breeder. She publishes a FREE weekly newsletter. A professional newsletter with a focus upon health and wellness for you and your pets. Discounts are offered to subscribers. Sign up at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com

The Facts About Pets that You Should Know

Pets have many facts about them that you should know about. There are many different types of pets, some are soft and cuddly, and others are hard and rough, and still others are slimy. Pets are as different as one person is from another, no two are exactly alike. There are hundreds of pets in the world ranging from your average house dog to an elephant. Most of the differences in pets can be seen right away, such as, the difference between a dog and a cat, but others are hard to find such as, the difference between two frogs of the same order.

Dogs and cats tend to be the most popular of pets because of there availability and they are some of the most tame pets. Even though they are tame they still need to be trained to be the most enjoyable. Many books and e-books are written a year on how to train your dog or cat. These books can really take out the stress of trying to do it yourself, and in most cases you can end up training your dog or cat to do bad things. It is best to learn what is the right way to train you pet.

Many people own pets. Some people have pets because they want to have a friend. This is a good idea because pets can keep you company and watch over you. And that is another reason that people have pets, dogs can help you if you are old and live alone plus dogs are extremely loyal. Other people use dogs as guides if they are blind.

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