Conformation

• The Standard
  • The Kerry Blue Standard
  • The Ideal Kerry Blue Terrier, by Edith Izant, "The Illustrated Standard"
  • Kerry Blue Standard Quiz
  • Illustrated Standard, a club publication
  • Structure, Conformation and Movement, by Dr. Ralph Reilly
  • Kerry Structure: Posting, by Gwen Hall
• Obedience and Conformation, by Margo Steinman
• Scoring
  • Numerical Grading of the AKC Standard
  • How to count points in the AKC system. This link to the AKC website explains how the AKC tracks points earned in conformation classes. The AKC championship point schedule is based on a formula that takes into account the average number of dogs of a particular breed being shown in a particular region over the past three years, excluding specialties. Each AKC region includes approximately 100 dog shows. Only the top 18 or 20% of all breed entries can be considered "majors," and the AKC only wants 2% of breed entries to be 5 point majors. Point schedules are revised every year, and the updated schedules become effective every May. The current point schedule for all breeds is published on the AKC website.
  • Terrier Type Conformation Statistics:

• 1996 1997 1998 1999

  2000 2001 2002

  • Judge Statistics, compiled from AKC data by Brad McDannald
  • For the statistical formulas the AKC uses to calculate the points in each division, refer to points.
• Showing
  • Showing your Kerry in Brace, by Karen E. Smith
  • Sparring, a short article by Carol Brown
• Directory of Handlers
• Shows
  • How to enjoy your first dog show
  • Petiquette: How to Behave at a Dog Show, by Lisa Frankland
  • Speaking Doglish: Around the Show Ring, by Bud Boccone
• American Guide to Canadian Dog Shows

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