AKC RKC FCI CONFORMATION (revised Nov 2023)

The “ARF” conformation show is for those photos that are the most realistic in setup for AKC, RKC, or FCI Breed shows. This show follows the conformation rules and regulations as closely as possible and have been modifiedto accommodate the use of a dog figurine.

I MEMBER'S AKC RKC FCI CONFORMATION FOLDER GALLERY(ARF)
---All new and upgraded entries must be uploaded to the member’s ARF personal folder for approval and transfer to album classes.
---Photos may be upgraded at any time, original is moved from competition and placed in folder.
---Adog may be entered in Portrait, Arena Only and ARF conformation at the same time.
---Members may enter up to 10 photos per class.
---Model dogs with a manufactured molded collar are acceptable and will not be penalized by judges.
--- Acceptable model types are 3 dimension, plastic, china, resin, custom, sandicast and felt. Felts will show with the resins, customs and sandicast classes.
--- If a breed is not listed it can be added by request.
---Champion of Record(COR) --
a. The member must add the letters CH or Ch. as a prefix to the dog’s name prior to the next
show date. Entries without the champion prefix will not compete until it is added.
b. Member must upload a copy of the champion photo to the member folder. The original
photo will remain in the regular class competition to compete for Best In Show. The copy
will be transferred to the Championship Competition Gallery to compete for the
advanced levels of championship. If a photo is not provided for the CCG, no further
advancement will be earned. A photo in the regular class and the CCG offer the opportunity
to achieve Best In Show-Regular Class, Best In Show Champions and advancement.
c. If a photo is upgraded TWO(2) copies will be needed, uploaded to member’s folder
and transferred to the regular and championship competition classes.
d. The original photo will remain in the member folder to maintain SnapBraggin’s
record of placements and awards. The original photo can not replace an upgraded photo.
e. There will only be ONE reminder on the group site, MCCOS@group.io, for the copies.

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II REQUIRED PHOTO INFORMATION
---The photo should accentuate the breed’s physical qualities per breed standard.
---Preference will be given to photos that have a table, ramp, floor/ground for those breeds that are
required to be shown on one of the above listed. An album has been provided with a list of these
breeds.
---Preference will be given to those photos that have a handler, show collar, show leash.
---Name of dog(s)(braces, teams) or name of brace or team.
---Breed
---Gender of all dogs participating. (single, brace or team)
---Description, accurate and short and to the point.
---Handler, can be full body, an arm, 2 legs, 1 leg or implied by the position of the leash.
---Can be an inside or outside photo
---Arena type fencing or panels.
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III SUGGESTIONS FOR JUDGING – ARF CONFORMATION
First and foremost ARF is a conformation event. The photo has been approved by the host to have the required details to compete.

For placement purposes judges should focus on the following:
1. The dog should meet the breed standard as closely as possible for a figurine.
2. Preference is given to accuracy.
3 If a breed standard other than the AKC is used, it must be listed in the description.
4. The setting and placement of elements complement the others (as in “completes the photo”).
5. Items in the photo are as close to scale as possible using model figurines and props.
6. If a description is given, it has all the required information and is short, clearly understood, and accurately describes the photo.
7 Composition is creative, gives the viewer a feeling of reality and every element is necessary and adds something interesting and positive to the theme. Quality can be defined as conformance to specifications, the degree to which a photo meets the specifications. The photo offers a satisfaction factor that fulfills all the expectations of the person viewing the photo. Realism is the quality of representing an event accurately.
8. Cropping does not impair the judges ability to evaluate the photo.
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IV. PLACEMENTS – ARF CONFORMATION
1st = 5pts 2nd = 4pts 3rd = 3pts 4th = 2pts 5th through 10th = 1pt
QS are 3pts or more (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

CH. - Champion title = 25pts, 3QS, 3 judges GCH - Grand Champion =45pts, 3QS, 4 judges
GCHB – Bronze Grand Champion = 65pts, 4QS, 4 judges GCHS – Silver, 85pts, 5QS, 4 judges
GCHG – Gold, 100pts, 7QS, 4 judges GCHP – Platinum, 110pts, 7QS, 4 judges

V. AWARDS
A dog can earn more than one award.
1. BEST OF WINNERS ( all 1st place winners compete for Best of Winners)
2. BEST OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF WINNERS, if no opposite is available a Reserve will be chosen.
3 SELECT ARF DOG
4. SELECT ARF BITCH
5. BEST IN SHOW ARF CONFORMATION is chosen from Best of Winners & Champion of Record. (COR)
6. BEST OPPOSITE OF SEX TO BEST IN SHOW OR RESERVE BEST IN SHOW – chosen from any remaining entries.
AWARDS: BRACES
1 BEST IN SHOW ARF CONFORMATION BRACE DIVISION
2. RESERVE BEST IN SHOW ARF CONFORMATION BRACE DIVISION
3 SELECT BRACE
AWARDS: TEAMS
1 BEST IN SHOW ARF CONFORMATION TEAM DIVISION
2. RESERVE BEST IN SHOW ARF CONFORMATION TEAM DIVISION
3 SELECT TEAM
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V. MCCOS ARF CONFORMATION DIVISIONS
1. PLASTIC & CHINA
A4 TOY GROUP
B4 HOUND GROUP
C4 NON-SPORTING GROUP
D4 SPORTING GROUP
E4 TERRIER GROUP
F4 WORKING GROUP
G4 HERDING GROUP

2. RESINS, CUSTOMS, SANDICAST
A5 TOY GROUP
B5 HOUND GROUP
C5 NON-SPORTING GROUP
D5 SPORTING GROUP
E5 TERRIER GROUP
F5 WORKING GROUP
G5 HERDING GROUP

ARENA ONLY CONFORMATION (revised Nov 2023)

The Arena Only conformation show is for those photos that are set up in an arena type setting.
There are no handlers, collars, leashes, ramps, or tables. The dog is judged on its breed standard.

I MEMBER'S ARENA ONLY CONFORMATION FOLDER GALLERY
---All new and upgraded entries must be uploaded to the member’s Arena Only personal folder for approval and transfer to album classes.
---Photos may be upgraded at any time, original is moved from competition and placed in folder.
---Adog may be entered in Portrait, Arena Only and ARF conformation at the same time.
---Members may enter up to 10 photos per class.
---Model dogs with a manufactured molded collar are acceptable and will not be penalized by judges.
--- Acceptable model types are 3 dimension, plastic, china, resin, custom, sandicast and felt. Felts will show with the resins, customs and sandicast classes.
--- If a breed is not listed it can be added by request.
---Champion of Record(COR) --
a. The member must add the letters CH or Ch. as a prefix to the dog’s name prior to the next
show date. Entries without the champion prefix will not compete until it is added.
b. Member must upload a copy of the champion photo to the member folder. The original
photo will remain in the regular class competition to compete for Best In Show. The copy
will be transferred to the Championship Competition Gallery to compete for the
advanced levels of championship. If a photo is not provided for the CCG, no further
advancement will be earned. A photo in the regular class and the CCG offer the opportunity
to achieve Best In Show-Regular Class, Best In Show Champions and advancement.
c. If a photo is upgraded TWO(2) copies will be needed, uploaded to member’s folder
and transferred to the regular and championship competition classes.
d. The original photo will remain in the member folder to maintain SnapBraggin’s
record of placements and awards. The original photo can not replace an upgraded photo.
e. There will only be ONE reminder on the group site, MCCOS@group.io, for the copies.

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II REQUIRED PHOTO INFORMATION
---The photo should accentuate the breed’s physical qualities per breed standard.
---Name of dog(s)(braces, teams) or name of brace or team.
---Breed
---Gender of all dogs participating. (single, brace or team)
---Description, accurate and short and to the point.
---Handler, not required
---Can be an inside or outside photo
---Arena type fencing or panels.
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III SUGGESTIONS FOR JUDGING – ARENA ONLY CONFORMATION
First and foremost Arena Only is a conformation event. The photo has been approved by the host to have the required details to compete.

For placement purposes judges should focus on the following:
1. The dog should meet the breed standard as closely as possible for a figurine.
2. Preference is given to accuracy.
3 If a breed standard other than the AKC is used, it must be listed in the description.
4. The setting and placement of elements complement the others (as in “completes the photo”).
5. Items in the photo are as close to scale as possible using model figurines and props.
6. Description has all the required information and is short, clearly understood, and accurately describes the photo.
7 Composition is creative, gives the viewer a feeling of reality and every element is necessary and adds something interesting and positive to the theme. Quality can be defined as conformance to specifications, the degree to which a photo meets the specifications. The photo offers a satisfaction factor that fulfills all the expectations of the person viewing the photo. Realism is the quality of representing an event accurately.
8. Cropping does not impair the judges ability to evaluate the photo.
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IV. PLACEMENTS – ARENA ONLY CONFORMATION

1st = 5pts 2nd = 4pts 3rd = 3pts 4th = 2pts 5th through 10th = 1pt
QS are 3pts or more (1st, 2nd,3rd)
CH. - Champion title = 25pts, 3QS, 3 judges
GCH - Grand Champion =45pts,4QS, 3 judges
GCHB – Bronze Grand Champion = 65pts, 4QS, 4 judges
GCHS – Silver, 85pts, 5QS, 4 judges
GCHG – Gold, 100pts, 7QS, 4 judges
GCHP – Platinum, 110pts, 7QS, 4 judges

V. AWARDS
A dog can earn more than one award.
1. BEST OF WINNERS ( all 1st place winners compete for Best of Winners)
2. BEST OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF WINNERS, if no opposite is available a Reserve will be chosen.
3 SELECT ARENA ONLY DOG
4. SELECT ARENA ONLY BITCH
5. BEST IN SHOW ARENA ONLY CONFORMATION is chosen from Best of Winners & Champion of Record. (COR)
6. BEST OPPOSITE OF SEX TO BEST IN SHOW OR RESERVE BEST IN SHOW – chosen from any remaining entries.
AWARDS: BRACES
1 BEST IN SHOW ARENA ONLY CONFORMATION BRACE DIVISION
2. RESERVE BEST IN SHOW ARENA ONLY CONFORMATION BRACE DIVISION
3 SELECT BRACE
AWARDS: TEAMS
1 BEST IN SHOW ARENA ONLY CONFORMATION TEAM DIVISION
2. RESERVE BEST IN SHOW ARENA ONLY CONFORMATION TEAM DIVISION
3 SELECT TEAM
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V. MCCOS ARENA ONLY CONFORMATION DIVISIONS
1. PLASTIC & CHINA
A6 TOY GROUP
B6 HOUND GROUP
C6 NON-SPORTING GROUP
D6 SPORTING GROUP
E6 TERRIER GROUP
F6 WORKING GROUP
G6 HERDING GROUP

2. RESINS, CUSTOMS, SANDICAST
A7 TOY GROUP
B7 HOUND GROUP
C7 NON-SPORTING GROUP
D7 SPORTING GROUP
E7 TERRIER GROUP
F7 WORKING GROUP
G7 HERDING GROUP