2018 Nippo Classic
Classes offered - SHIBA INU ONLY
Dogs are judged to the Nippo standard
Note age divisions
Classes are divided for dogs and bitches
There is no overlap between Sweeps and Regular classes. A dog entered in sweepstakes will NOT be eligible for regular classes.
Sweepstakes Entry fee $23
Shiba - Yochiken (2-4 months) - Yoken (4-7 months)
Regular Classes - Entry fee $35
Shiba Inu
Waka Inu I (7-12 months) – Waka Inu II (12-18 months)
Soken (18 months - 2-1/2 years) - Seiken (over 2-1/2 years)
All dogs entered in sweeps and regular classes may choose to meet with the judge following the event for individual evaluation of their dogs.
Non-Regular Classes
Exhibition Only Class – $10
Exhibition only entrants will be exhibited following the individual judging, prior to the lunch break.
Evaluation Only - $10
Dogs entered for evaluation only will be evaluated individually by the judge following all official photos and critiques. This is an informal verbal evaluation from the judge.
There is no overlap between Sweeps and Regular classes. A dog entered in sweepstakes will NOT be eligible for regular classes.
Sweepstakes Entry fee $23
Shiba - Yochiken (2-4 months) - Yoken (4-7 months)
Regular Classes - Entry fee $35
Shiba Inu
Waka Inu I (7-12 months) – Waka Inu II (12-18 months)
Soken (18 months - 2-1/2 years) - Seiken (over 2-1/2 years)
All dogs entered in sweeps and regular classes may choose to meet with the judge following the event for individual evaluation of their dogs.
Non-Regular Classes
Exhibition Only Class – $10
Exhibition only entrants will be exhibited following the individual judging, prior to the lunch break.
Evaluation Only - $10
Dogs entered for evaluation only will be evaluated individually by the judge following all official photos and critiques. This is an informal verbal evaluation from the judge.
PLEASE NOTE: CLASSIC 2018 WILL BE HELD ON A SHOWGROUND WHICH IS ALSO USED OTHER DOG SHOWS ON THE SAME WEEKEND. EXHIBITORS SHOULD BE MINDFUL OF POTENTIAL COMMUNICABLE ILLNESSES AND ENSURE ALL DOGS AT THE EVENT ARE PROPERLY VACCINATED.
CLASSIC COMPETITION WILL BE IN A SEPARATE AREA WHICH IS AWAY FROM THE AKC DOG SHOW AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO AKC RULES. HOWEVER, EXHIBITORS TRAVELING IN RVs SHOULD REFER TO AKC RULES APPLYING TO DOG SHOWS AND THE ALL BREED CLUBS' PREMIUM FOR AGE REQUIREMENTS AND CAUTIONS ON DOGS ON THE AKC SHOWGROUND WHICH INCLUDES THE RV AREA
CLASSIC COMPETITION WILL BE IN A SEPARATE AREA WHICH IS AWAY FROM THE AKC DOG SHOW AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO AKC RULES. HOWEVER, EXHIBITORS TRAVELING IN RVs SHOULD REFER TO AKC RULES APPLYING TO DOG SHOWS AND THE ALL BREED CLUBS' PREMIUM FOR AGE REQUIREMENTS AND CAUTIONS ON DOGS ON THE AKC SHOWGROUND WHICH INCLUDES THE RV AREA