Event Information and Prizes

Section 1- Classifications
The Four-to-Six Month Puppy competition shall be for dogs that are four months of age and over but under six months on the day of the event.
Section 2 – Entry and Eligibility
Entry and eligibility requirements include:
• The Four-to-Six Month Puppy event may be offered at licensed or member dog shows at the option of the show
giving club.
• Four-to-Six Month Puppy Competition must be listed in the premium list, entry form and judging schedule, if
offered.
• AKC registration number or an AKC litter number will be required for all entries.
• A foreign born dog may enter this class if they are registered in the country of origin.
• All entrants are to be vaccinated (including rabies) in accordance with their veterinarian’s protocol.
• Professional handlers, members of their household and current assistants to professional handlers may not
personally exhibit dogs in the Four-to-Six Month (Beginner Puppy) Competition. Dogs that are owned or
co-owned by the forenamed may compete in this competition but must be handled by a non-professional handler.
Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers’
organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or represented themselves as handling dogs for pay
within the last five years.
• Minors (under 18) with amateur status who reside with professional handlers and current assistants to
professional handlers that are eligible to compete in Junior Showmanship (meet age and amateur status
requirements) may personally exhibit dogs in the Four-to-Six Month Beginner Puppy Competition.
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY NOON, OCTOBER 4, 2023 or when the numerical limit has been reached, if
reached prior to this date at Superintendent's Office