UKC Conformation

GranvilleGSD · 12-13-2008, 11:48 PM

I just sent in my registration papers and I'm going to give UKC conformation a try. I have shown AKC (a newbie handler and we got a point!) and did an SV style show once. Are the ring procedures for UKC the same as they are for AKC? I know the points schedule is different, and they sometimes offer day of show entries (I like this! I never know if I can get off of work on Saturdays). What else should I know before I go to the show?

Liesje · 12-14-2008, 10:23 PM

Just got back from a weekend show (my pup's first show). I think that sometimes baiting is NOT allowed. They have NLC classes. For example my puppy is not yet registered AKC or UKC (waiting on AKC papers b/c the stud is from Germany) but at this show we could purchase a TL number and enter day-of.

Depending on the judge it seems there is more variety in GSDs being championed and put up. This morning Nikon's littermate got best puppy over the American lines. Several German line or German bred dogs won.

I go to the Premier every summer and for Best In Show they have three judges examine the dogs and collectively choose. I think that's different from AKC?

GranvilleGSD · 01-11-2009, 08:33 PM

Well we had our first UKC show today. I enjoyed it alot (although taking BOB over a CH male probably helped!) I liked the format, with 2 shows going on at the same time. They held the group competition right after they were finished judging the group, so there really wasn't a whole lot of waiting around. It certainly was nice to be able to compete in 2 shows and be back home before noon! We will definately be doing more.

Timberlinek9 · 01-12-2009, 02:40 PM

A BIG congratulations to you both. God luck with your future shows.

Me and my young female will have our first UKC show this weekend in NJ. It will be two shows each day. It would be great to get a very special birthday present this weekend. This will be her first show in anything so it will be a big weekend for her

denwil2007 · 01-12-2009, 08:38 PM

I went to a UKC show, and found it totally confusing. After showing in stuffy AKC shows, I didn't know what to do with myself. I found it very frustrating that no one knew when we would start, or how many dogs were expected to come.

By the time the day was over, I was glad I came. Now, if I can only pull my anal retentive self away from the AKC/ borg mentality, I'll make an appearance at another show. Chopper is now UKC registered, and so Chase will be very soon.

GranvilleGSD · 01-12-2009, 09:15 PM

Yeah, I felt like a moron having to ask if I filled out the entry forms correct. I could fill out an AKC form in my sleep. I do like that you can usually enter on the day of the show. My schedule is always changing and I never know if I can make it to shows.

12-13-2008, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
GranvilleGSD Master Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 686	UKC Conformation I just sent in my registration papers and I'm going to give UKC conformation a try. I have shown AKC (a newbie handler and we got a point!) and did an SV style show once. Are the ring procedures for UKC the same as they are for AKC? I know the points schedule is different, and they sometimes offer day of show entries (I like this! I never know if I can get off of work on Saturdays). What else should I know before I go to the show?

12-14-2008, 10:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Liesje Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 12,971	Re: UKC Conformation Just got back from a weekend show (my pup's first show). I think that sometimes baiting is NOT allowed. They have NLC classes. For example my puppy is not yet registered AKC or UKC (waiting on AKC papers b/c the stud is from Germany) but at this show we could purchase a TL number and enter day-of. Depending on the judge it seems there is more variety in GSDs being championed and put up. This morning Nikon's littermate got best puppy over the American lines. Several German line or German bred dogs won. I go to the Premier every summer and for Best In Show they have three judges examine the dogs and collectively choose. I think that's different from AKC? __________________ UCH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop FO OB1 CL1R CL1F RA TT HIT TDI CGC VPC's Coca-Cola HIT CGC SG UCH Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 AD T1 FO PA CL1R UNJ UCA HIT TT CGC OFA SG Pantalaimon vom Geistwasser BH AD HIT CGC

01-11-2009, 08:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
GranvilleGSD Master Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 686	Re: UKC Conformation Well we had our first UKC show today. I enjoyed it alot (although taking BOB over a CH male probably helped!) I liked the format, with 2 shows going on at the same time. They held the group competition right after they were finished judging the group, so there really wasn't a whole lot of waiting around. It certainly was nice to be able to compete in 2 shows and be back home before noon! We will definately be doing more.

01-12-2009, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Timberlinek9 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Smyrna, DE Posts: 60	Re: UKC Conformation A BIG congratulations to you both. God luck with your future shows. Me and my young female will have our first UKC show this weekend in NJ. It will be two shows each day. It would be great to get a very special birthday present this weekend. This will be her first show in anything so it will be a big weekend for her __________________ Michael PAM Timberline Duke of Bavaria CGC TDI CD RAE2 HSAdsc HIAdsc HXAdc NA NJ NF OAP OJP OFP AG1 UKC/CH Zada Vom Sandsee PT RN UKC/CH Corwynt Tayken Black Diamond CGC HSAd NAJ NJP(CWC)

01-12-2009, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
denwil2007 Master Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OH Posts: 541	Re: UKC Conformation I went to a UKC show, and found it totally confusing. After showing in stuffy AKC shows, I didn't know what to do with myself. I found it very frustrating that no one knew when we would start, or how many dogs were expected to come. By the time the day was over, I was glad I came. Now, if I can only pull my anal retentive self away from the AKC/ borg mentality, I'll make an appearance at another show. Chopper is now UKC registered, and so Chase will be very soon. __________________ http://www.showgermanshepherds.info for show and performance Sabian's Hot Pursuit v Southwind CGC --Chase Bleibtreu's Ransom of Coda CGC --Chopper T-Ho's BoclayBee-lieve in Me of Sabian-Cheetah

01-12-2009, 09:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
GranvilleGSD Master Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 686	Re: UKC Conformation Yeah, I felt like a moron having to ask if I filled out the entry forms correct. I could fill out an AKC form in my sleep. I do like that you can usually enter on the day of the show. My schedule is always changing and I never know if I can make it to shows.

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