Dogs are judged individually, with all dogs completed before bitches. The ring may be separated into two sections - one
section for dogs and one for bitches.
Dogs are judged by the NIPPO standard for each breed. NO ALLOWANCES WILL BE MADE FOR MISSING TEETH
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The handler stands behind the dog with the leash on the lower part of the dog’s
neck, pulling gently at a 45-degree angle.
No baiting or double-handling is allowed.
The dog should stand naturally and face the judge boldly, standing naturally firm.
Showing the dog on too tight a lead will create wrinkles on the face and head and
cause the ears to drop.
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All dogs are judged on the ground. Except young dogs may be picked up to
facilitate teeth check.
Typically, the judge faces the dog in a squatting position, making notes on a
critique sheet. During the individual judging the teeth are counted and dentition
noted. Misbehavior during teeth counting is not held against the dog. (counting
teeth may be done by the Nippo judge, or by the AKC assistant)
All dogs in regular classes are wicketed, however there is no disqualification for
an exhibit under or over the standard. The wicket is not the same as an AKC
wicket. Dogs will stand on a flat hard surface for measuring which may be done
by the Nippo judge or the AKC assistant.
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As the judge examines each dog he will make notations on a NIPPO standard evaluation form.
During the lunch break, the judge reviews his note
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Each class will then enter the ring in the afternoon for comparative judging
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Dogs may be gaited individually or in groups. The judge may rearrange the order of dogs, but that does not always signal
order of preference.
Class placements are made with the 4th place dog selected first, and the winner of the class announced last. Dogs placing
in the classes receive points toward their Nippo-USA championship
The winner of each class competes for the Best Dog and Best Bitch in that Breed. Best Dog and Best Bitch compete for
Saikocho (Best of Breed) and Jun Saikosho (Best of Opposite Sex). At the discretion of the judge, the Saikosho and Jun
Saikosko may be awarded Nippo-USA Championships.
Saikosho of each breed will compete for the Supreme and Reserve Supreme award.
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