How to Read an AKC Dog Show Judging Program Entry

Well it’s time for my next show! But… how do I read the Judging Program Entry?

I entered and received my entry in the mail (confirming I’m entered) cause last time I accident cancelled the show. Ooops. Remember AKC Dog Show rules are STRICT. You have to enter weeks in advance and no entering after closing.

Entry confirming dog show

Q:

So I know my ring, my time, but what do the dashed numbers and parenthesis on the dog entry mean?

A:

Males vs Females as those are the classes we show in. Age groups (as I’m in the 6-9mo. old class) aren’t known until the show premium at the show when you look up your arm band number.

Let’s look at my example:

9 Labrador Retriever 1-7-(1-0)

 

That means:

9 Labs entered in the show

1 Male

7 Females

The Parenthesis means Champions that are showing.

1 Male Championship

0 Female Champions

Sometimes you’ll even see:

19 Labrador Retriever 7-9-1VD-(2-0)

 

The VD Stands for the Veteran class.