Classes

The minor puppy class (unofficial class) is for dogs aged 3-6 months. This class can also be called "baby class".

The puppy class (unofficial class) is for dogs aged 6-9 months.

The junior class is for dogs aged 9-18 months. Dogs entered in the junior class do not compete for the CACIB (Certificate for the international beauty championship).

The intermediate class is for dogs aged 15-24 months.

The open class is for dogs that have attained the age of 15 months (no upper limit).

The working class is for dogs that have passed a working trial that gives admission to the working class. The type of trial varies from breed to breed. The minimum age in the working class is 15 months.

The champion class is for dogs that have obtained a national or an international championship before the show. The minimum age in the champion class is 15 months.

The veteran class is for dogs over 8 years. Dogs entered in the veteran class do not compete for the CACIB (Certificate for the international beauty championship).

Furthermore, there is a juniorhandling competition where young handlers compete about being best at handling their dog.

The juniorhandlers compete in two age groups: Mini for handlers aged 10-13 years – and Maxi for handlers aged 14-17 years.

Moreover there is a a progeny group competition where a male or a female takes part with 4 progenies as well as a breeder’s group competition with groups of 4 dogs from the same breeder. In the progeny group and breeder’s group, classes of high quality can be awarded (HP) (prize of honour).
Progeny group and breeder's group are not mandatory classes.
Progeny groups do not exist at DKK's international and Nordic shows.

The dogs are judged in the order of succession stated in the catalogue.
The individual dog is first judged by its quality.