AKC Obedience Charts & Tables

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1 AKC Obedience Charts & Tables Jump Chart Group Exercise Sheets Excusal Chart Judge's Book Score Conversion Table Principal Parts of the Exercises (Good to laminate & have on your clipboard for quick reference) Judging Call Phone Inquire Sheet (to have by your phone(s) Judging Expense Sheet (an invoice to turn into the club after judging)

2 AKC Obedience Jump Charts (Chapter 4, Section ) by John Cox Regular Classes --- Approved Breeds for ¾ Jump Height --- Pre Open & Pre Utility ½ Jump Height Measured height nearest multiple of " to the height of the dog's withers. Chart For Once the Height at the Withers Height to Broad Jump High Jump Chart be Jumped Hurdles Board Combinations 4" ( 8) 4" = 4 8" (6) 8" = 8 0" (0) 0" = 8 + " (4) " = " (8) 4" = " () 6" = " (6) 8" = " (40) 0" = " (44) " = " (48) 4 4" = " (5) 4 6" = " (56) 4 8" = " (60) 4 0" = " (64) 4 " = " (68) 4 4" = " (7) 4 6" = Chart for /4 the Height at the Withers Measured Height Height to Jump Broad Jump Less than 0" 4" ( 8) 0 to less than /" 8" (6) / to less than 5" 0" (0) 5 to less than 7 /" " (4) 7 / to less than 0" 4" (8) 0 to less than " 6" () to less than 5 /" 8" (6) 5 / to less than 8" 0" (40) 8 to less than " " (44) to less than /" 4" (48) 4 / to less than 6" 6" (5) 4 6 to less than 9" 8" (56) 4 Chart for / the Height at the Withers (Pre Open & Pre Utility) Measured Height Height to Jump Broad Jump " or less 4" ( 8) Greater than up to 8 8" (6) Greater than 8 up to 0" (0) Greater than up to 6 " (4) Greater than 6 up to 0 4" (8) Greater than 0 up to 4 6 () Greater than 4 8 (6) Broad Jump: To cover a distance equal to TWICE the height of the High Jump 4 hurdles shall be used for a jump of 48" to 7" hurdles shall be used for a jump of 8" to 44" When decreasing the number of hurdles in the Jump, hurdles shall be used for a jump of 6" to 4" the highest hurdle(s) shall be removed first. hurdle shall be used for a jump of 8" 5 Approved Breeds Jumping /4 Their Height at the Withers --- Effective August, 0 Akita Dandie Dinmount Terrier Newfoundland Argentine Dogo Dogue De Bordeaux Norwich Terrier Basset Hound Estrela Mountain Dog Otterhound Bergamasco French Bulldog Pekingese Bernese Mountain Dog Glen of Imaal Terrier Pembroke Welsh Corgi Black Russian Terrier Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Bloodhound Great Dane Portuguese Podengo Bolognese Great Pyrenees Pugs Borzoi Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Saint Bernard Bulldog Irish Wolfhound Scottish Terriers Bullmastiff Kishu Ken Sealyham Terrier Cardigan Welsh Corgi Kooikerhondje Shih Tzu Caucasian Mountain Dog Kuvaszok Skye Terrier Chinese Shar-Pei Lagotto Romagnolo Sussex Spaniel Chow Chow Leonberger Swedish Vallhunds Clumber Spaniel Mastiff Thai Ridgeback Dachshund Neopolitan Mastiff West Highland White Terrier

3 Print and trim for a pocket-size guide to fit in your regulations. Breeds Jumping ¾ Height at Withers: Akita Argentine Dogo Basset Hound Bergamasco Bernese Mountain Dog Black Russian Terrier Bloodhound Bolognese Borzoi Bulldog Bullmastiff Cardigan Welsh Corgi Caucasian Mountain Dog Chinese Shar-Pei Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Dachshund Dandie Dinmount Terrier Dogue De Bordeaux Estrela Mountain Dog French Bulldog Glen of Imaal Terrier Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Great Dane Great Pyrenee Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Irish Wolfhound Kishu Kens Kooikerhondje Kuvaszok Lagotto Romagnolo Leonberger Mastiff Neopolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norwich Terrier Otterhound Pekingese Pemborke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens Portuguese Podengo Pug Saint Bernard Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Skye Terrier Shih Tzu Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Thai Ridgeback West Highland White Terrier Below are a few suggested items for a stewarding kit. Be prepared and enjoy the day!. Calculator (check batteries). Pens & pencils (for Group sheets). 0 Tape measure (Broad/Bar Jump) 4. Dress for the weather 5. Folding chair

4 Group Exercises Long Sit Then Long Down Ring Length Maximum # of Dogs 50 9 Dogs 45 8 Dogs 40 7 Dogs 5 6 Dogs 0 5 Dogs by John Cox Group # Notes B R E E D Class Catalog # Sit 0 Points Positioning dog on Sit Points Off Down 0 Points Positioning dog on Down Points Off

5 Group Exercises Long Down Then Long Sit Ring Length Maximum # of Dogs 50 9 Dogs 45 8 Dogs 40 7 Dogs 5 6 Dogs 0 5 Dogs by John Cox Group # Notes B R E E D Class Catalog # Down 0 Points Positioning dog on Down Points Off Sit 0 Points Positioning dog on Sit Points Off

6 Group # Coupled Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N B R E E D Catalog # Brace Group Exercises Long Sit Then Long Down Minute Sit Minute Down by John Cox Sit 0 Points Positioning dog on Sit Points Off Down 0 Points Positioning dog on Down Points Off

7 AKC OBEDIENCE TRIAL ECUSAL REFERENCE CHART by John Cox JUDGE'S OBSERVATION DISQUALIFY ECUSE OPTION TO REJUDGE CHAPTER SECTION YES NO Identification 0 Dog blind - W/O USEFUL vision 7 Dog deaf - W/O USEFUL hearing 7 Dog changed for cosmetic reasons 7 7 Dog attempts to attack a person in the ring 5 7 Dog attacks a person in the ring 5 7 Dog attempts to attack a dog in the ring 5 7 Dog attacks a dog in the ring 5 7 Dog appears dangerous in the ring 5 Lame - Irregularity of locomotion 7 Dog Taped/bandaged/medical attachments 7 Hair - Permitted: eyes, ears or beard May be tied back with elastic bands or small 7 plain barrettes as in breed ring Hair - Not permitted: dyed/chalk/powder/protection/adornment 7 Bitches in season 8 Bitches attractive to males 8 8 Dog out of control 5 Handler willfully interferes 8 Handler abuses dog 8 8 Dog unfit to compete 8 Vet excusal in writing 5 Bench/trial committee excusal 5 6 Leash - fabric/leather/adequate length 6 Collars - properly fitted and approved by 7 the judge. No special training collars. Fear/nervousness - may be excused depending on the extent Uncontrolled behavior - may be excused depending on the extent ing/snapping - may be excused depending on the extent Running from handler - may be excused depending on the extent Foul ring - Judge's OPTION TO ECUSE Training in ring - Judge's OPTION TO ECUSE Practicing in the ring - Judge's OPTION TO ECUSE Excessive verbal commands - Judge's OPTION TO ECUSE

8 Disciplining in the ring Abuse - report immediately. Suspend for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of purebred dogs. NQ score for carrying or offering food in the ring. Judge may excuse if he/she considers food being used as training. Dog relieves itself while in the ring for judging. Judge's OPTION TO ECUSE Performance not meeting minimum requirements Equipment that Does not meet the requirements of the Obedience Regulations Novice Equipment for the Ring Identification 0 Leash 6 Collar 7 Open Equipment for the Ring Identification, leash, collar same as in the Novice classes Dumbbell 4 9 Utility Equipment for the Ring Identification, leash, collar same as in the Novice classes Scent articles 5 8 Gloves 5 0 by John Cox

9 Points Off Final Score Judge's Book Conversion Chart For AKC Obedience by John Cox

10 Points Off Final Score Judge's Book Conversion Chart For AKC Obedience by John Cox

11 Principal Features of Exercises Novice: HEEL ON LEASH AND FIGURE EIGHT: The ability of the dog and handler to work as a team. STAND FOR EAMINATION: The dog stands in position before and during the examination without displaying resentment. HEEL FREE: Refer to Heel On Leash And Figure Eight. RECALL: The dog stay where left until called by the handler, and that the dog responds promptly to the handler s command or signal to come. GROUP EERCISES: The dog remain in the sitting or down position, whichever is required by the particular exercise. Open: HEEL AND FREE AND FIGURE EIGHT: Refer to Novice Heel On Leash And Figure Eight. DROP ON RECALL: The principal features of this exercise, in addition to those listed under the Novice Recall, are the dog s prompt response to command or signal to drop, and the dog remaining in the down position until again called or signaled to come. RETRIEVE ON FLAT: The dog retrieve promptly. RETRIEVE OVER HIGH JUMP: The dog go out over the jump, picks up the dumbbell and promptly returns with it over the jump. BROAD JUMP: The dog stay where left until directed to jump and that the dog clear the jump on a single command or signal and that the dog return to its handler after it has jumped. GROUP EERCISES: Refer to Novice Group Exercises. Utility: SIGNAL EERCISES: The ability of dog and handler to work as a team while heeling, and the dog s correct responses to the signals to Stand, Stay, Drop, Sit and Come. SCENT DISCRIMINATION: The selection of the handler s article from among the other articles by scent alone, and the prompt delivery of the right article to the handler. DIRECTED RETRIEVE: The dog stay until directed to retrieve, that it go directly to the designated glove, and retrieves it promptly. MOVING STAND AND EAMINATION: The dog heel, stand and stay as the handler moves away, accept the examination without shyness or resentment, and return to the handler on command. DIRECTED JUMPING: The dog goes away from the handler to the opposite end of the ring, stops, jumps as directed and returns as in the Novice Recall. John Cox dog-talk@comcast.net

12 Judging Inquiry John Sue Both Contact Date Trial Date By Phone ( ) Club IF breed specialty, is it for the breed or an all-breed trial Location Airport Class(es) NA NB OA OB UA UB NR BNA BNB PN PO PU GN GO VER Restrictions Dinner(s): Pre-Show Post-Show Agreed Expenses: Roundtrip Airfare Meals Lodging # of Nights per mile Airport Parking Car Rental/Shuttle Dog Boarding Other Fee: $ Flat Plus Expenses Definite Expect contact by Availability Inquiry Hold until Other Information OP PU Judging Inquiry John Sue Both Contact Date Trial Date By Phone ( ) Club Location IF breed specialty, is it for the breed or an all-breed trial Airport Class(es) NA NB OA OB UA UB NR BNA BNB PN PO PU GN GO VER Restrictions Dinner(s): Pre-Show Post-Show Agreed Expenses: Roundtrip Airfare Meals Lodging # of Nights per mile Airport Parking Car Rental/Shuttle Dog Boarding Other Fee: $ Flat Plus Expenses Definite Expect contact by Availability Inquiry Hold until Other Information

13 Name Street Address City State Zip Phone number address Expense Sheet For Judging Expenses shared with another club: Yes No Club: Date: Airfare...$ Lodging..$ Breakfast Lunch Dinner Meals Total....$ Mileage cents per mile $ Airport per day..$ Other Expenses. $ Judging Fee... $ Total Expenses.. $ Thank You, Name Street Address City State Zip Phone number address Expense Sheet For Judging Expenses shared with another club: Yes No Club: Date: Airfare...$ Lodging..$ Breakfast Lunch Dinner Meals Total....$ Mileage cents per mile $ Airport per day..$ Other Expenses. $ Judging Fee... $ Total Expenses.. $ Thank You,