EBKC Conformation Rules & Point System

Eligibility to Compete

• All dogs must be individually registered with EBKC.

• Minimum age: 3 months.

• Must belong to a breed and class officially recognized at the show.

• Must meet all eligibility requirements set in the EBKC breed standard.

Competition Rules

• A class or variety must have at least two (2) dogs entered for points to count.

• A Competition Win requires defeating at least one other dog.

• A dog winning Best of Breed unopposed must earn at least Reserve Best in Show for points to be validated.

• A dog may enter only one conformation class per show (exceptions: Junior Handler, Weight Pull, or Sporting Events).

Age Groups

• Pre-Novice: 3–6 months

• Novice: 6–9 months

• Puppy: 9–12 months

• Junior: 1–2 years (Varieties begin here)

• Adult: 2–3 years

• Senior: 3+ years

A) Title Points (for Junior Champion & Champion)

– Maximum 50 Title Points per show, per dog.
– Points are only awarded when competition is present (minimum 2 dogs).

Examples:

• Valid Competition: Two Junior Males are entered → Winner earns 10 points.

• No Competition: One Adult Female entered alone → No points awarded.

• Unopposed Best of Breed: Only one dog of a breed → No BOB points, unless it later wins at least Reserve Best in Show, which validates the win as competitive.

B) Ranking Points (for EBKC Top 10 Prestige Lists)

These points do not count toward titles; they are for EBKC prestige rankings only.

C) EBKC Titles

Junior Champion (JCH)

• Eligible up to Junior Class (from 3 months up to 2 years).

• Requires 50 Title Points.

• Must include at least 1 major win (Best Puppy of Breed, Best Male/Female with competition).

• Points must be earned under at least 2 judges.

• All points and majors roll over toward the full Championship.

Champion (CH)

• Requires 150 Title Points.

• Must include at least 3 major wins under 2 different judges.

• All points and majors must be awarded under at least 3 judges in total.

• If the winner is later ruled ineligible, Reserve Male/Female inherits the points and major.

Grand Champion (GRCH)

• Must first hold the EBKC Champion title.

• Requires 5 Champion Class wins, each against at least one (1) other Champion.

D) Best Stud Dog & Best Brood Bitch

• Judged on offspring quality, not the sire/dam.

• Must be permanently EBKC registered.

• Offspring must be EBKC registered or from EBKC litters.

• Each entry: 1 Stud Dog or Brood Bitch + 2–4 offspring (≥3 months old, both sexes allowed).

• At least two offspring must also be entered in licensed classes.

• Spayed/neutered dogs may compete as Stud/Brood but not as offspring.

• Exhibitor of sire/dam wears armband (not offspring).

• Judges may award up to 2 placements.

Note

– This EBKC Point System was reviewed and updated this year with input from EBKC Judges and Officials, ensuring fairness, transparency, and prestige across all sanctioned events.

Latest Version published September 2025