The Judging System
(as definied by the KCP under FCI rules)

The qualifications given by the judges shall correspond to the following definitions:

EXCELLENT may only be awarded to a dog which comes very close to the ideal standard of the breed, which is presented in excellent condition, displays a harmonious, well-balanced temperament, is of high class and has excellent posture. Its superior characteristics in respect of its breed permit that minor imperfections can be ignored; it must however have the typical features of its sex.

VERY GOOD may only be awarded to a dog which possesses the typical features of its breed, which has well-balanced proportions and is in correct condition. A few minor faults may be tolerated but none of a morphological nature. This award can only be granted to a dog that shows class.
GOOD is to be awarded to a dog that possesses the main features of its breed however showing faults, provided these are not concealed.

SUFFICIENT must be awarded to a dog which corresponds adequately to its breed, without possessing the generally accepted characteristics or whose physical condition leaves something to be desired.

DISQUALIFIED must be awarded to a dog which does not correspond to the type required by the breed standard; which shows a behaviour clearly not in line with its standard or which behaves aggressively; which has testicular abnormalities; which has dental flaw or a jaw anomaly; which shows a colour and/or coat imperfection or clearly shows signs of albinism. This qualification shall also be awarded to dogs that correspond so little to a single feature of the breed that their health is threatened. It should furthermore be awarded to dogs that show eliminating faults in regard to the breed standard.

Dogs that cannot be awarded one of the above qualifications shall be released from the ring with the rating :

CANNOT BE JUDGED. This rating is to be given to any dog which does not move, constantly jumps up and down on its handler or tries to get out of the ring, makes it impossible to assess the gait and the movement or avoids constantly to be examined by the judge and makes it impossible to inspect teeth, anatomy and structure, tail or testicles. This rating is also to be given if traces of operations or treatment can be observed which seem to indicate that the exhibitor wanted to deceive the judge.

The same applies if the judge has ample reason to suspect operations that were intended to correct the original condition or feature (e.g.: eyelid, ear or tail). The reason why the dog was rated CANNOT BE JUDGED has to be stated in the judge’s report.

The four best dogs in each class are placed provided that they have been awarded at least the qualification “Very Good”.

CAC

The CAC (Certificat d’Aptitude au Championnat) is a national grading. The CAC counts towards a “Pakistan Champion” title.

To be eligible for the National Beauty Champion title, a dog must obtain four CAC’s under three different Judges in Pakistan. All dogs who receive Excellent 1st and Very Good 1st in there respective classes are eligible for the CAC grading.

Classes in which a CAC may be awarded are as follows:

• Intermediate class (from 15 to 24 months)
• Open Class (15 months and over)
• Working Class (15 months and over)
• Champion Class (15 months and over)

CACIB

Only one CACIB (Certificat d’Aptitude au Championnat International de Beauté de la FCI) can be awarded for each sex and breed - in accordance with the FCI Breed Nomenclature for Dog Breeds - on the same day and at the same place.

The only dogs which can be taken into consideration for the CACIB are those which have been awarded "EXCELLENT 1st". A CACIB can only be awarded if the dog in question has been assessed as being of superior quality. The CACIB is not automatically and compulsorily linked to the "EXCELLENT 1st”.

The Reserve CACIB is awarded to the second best dog which was given the qualification "EXCELLENT". It is however not compulsory to award the Reserve CACIB.

The judge awards CACIB and RESERVE CACIB according to the quality of the dogs without checking whether they meet the conditions regarding age and/or registration with a studbook recognised by the FCI.

The dog and the bitch which were proposed for the CACIB, the best junior dog and the best junior bitch which have received the qualification ”1st Excellent” in the Junior class, the best veteran dog and the best veteran bitch which have received the qualification “1st Excellent” in the Veteran class compete for the Best of Breed.

a. Classes in which the CACIB can be awarded:

• Intermediate class (from 15 to 24 months)
• Open Class (15 months and over)
• Working Class (15 months and over)
• Champion Class (15 months and over)

b. Classes in which the CACIB cannot be awarded:

• Baby Class (3 to 6 months)
• Puppy Class (from 6 to 9 months)
• Junior Class (from 9 to 18 months)
• Veteran Class (from 8 years and over)

The decisive date in respect of age is the day the dog is shown.

CONFIRMATION OF THE CACIB

The CACIB proposals will be issued by the appropriate judges. The final confirmation will be made by the FCI.

It is up to the FCI General Secretariat to check whether the dogs proposed comply with the conditions laid down for confirmation of the CACIB.

The cards handed to the exhibitors at the shows duly indicate that the relevant dog has been proposed for a CACIB. They will read: "Subject to confirmation by the FCI".

To be eligible for the title of International Beauty Champion, these dogs must have obtained:

a) in three different countries, under three different judges, four Certificats d'Aptitude au Championnat International de Beauté (CACIB) no matter the number of dogs;

b) between the first and last CACIB, a minimum period of one year and one day must have elapsed. This period is to be understood as follows : for example, from January 1st, 1996 to January 1st, 1997.

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