Junior Showmanship Class Definitions and Rules

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB U.S.A., INC.

Junior Showmanship

Junior Showmanship is held immediately prior to Winners dog.

Definition of Classes

As of 8/1/22
The term "Dog" applies to both sexes unless otherwise specified.

To be judged on how well the dogs are handled, NOT on the dogs themselves. The dogs must be eligible for entry at a CKCSC, USA Championship Show.

Pee Wee Class: Handlers 5 years but not yet 11 years. Dogs not to be placed upon the examining table. Handler is allowed to have an adult accompany them in the ring. All participants are awarded first place ribbons. Wins are not eligible for year end awards.

Junior Class: Handlers 6 years but not yet 10 years. Dogs not to be placed upon the examining table.

Intermediate Class: Handlers 10 years but not yet 14 years. Dogs to be placed upon examining table.

Senior Class: Handlers 14 years but not yet 18 years. Dogs to be placed upon examining table.
 

Show Rules

(The term “Dog” applies to both sexes unless otherwise specified.)

1. All exhibitors are expected to practice good sportsmanship inside and outside the show ring.
    
2. Where applicable CKCSC, USA, Show Rules will be followed.
    
3. Only dogs individually registered in the CKCSC, USA, Stud Book or dogs with Performance Events Numbers (PEN’s) may be entered.
    
4. Anyone not entered in either handling competition at the time the catalog is published may sign up with the current Table Steward by the end of the current competition (Puppy Sweepstakes or Best In Show) to participate in the next day’s competition. The Table Steward is responsible for processing the entry.