Section III. Definitions.

A. All-breed show. A conformation show that offers classes for all breeds eligible for UKC conformation privileges.

B. Breeder of record. The owner of the dam on the date of breeding is the breeder of record of all dogs whelped in the resulting litter.

C. Conformation show. A show hosted by a UKC licensed club at which the physical attributes and temperament of purebred dogs are evaluated by Judges in accordance with these rules and the UKC standards for each breed. In the absence of a UKC standard, the FCI standard applies.

D. Corresponding date. UKC schedules events based on a 52-week calendar. If a club offers an event on the 4th Saturday of this year, then that club’s corresponding date in all subsequent years is also the 4th Saturday, regardless of the actual date.

E. Customary Exhibition Procedure. Standard conformation procedure, i.e., handler poses dog for examination and gaits the dog in a prescribed pattern as directed by the judge. Eligible handler exhibits the entry without assistance from a third party.

*F. Day-of-show entry. Most UKC clubs allow entries to be taken on the day of a show or trial. The start and finish time for taking these entries is published in BLOODLINES magazine and on the UKC website. Shows that do not offer day of show entries are designated as “PE (pre-entry) ONLY” in the “Upcoming Event” listings.

G. Determining a dog’s age. In determining a dog’s age for entry purposes, a month-to-month calendar day system shall be used. For example, a dog born on January 1 shall turn six months old on July 1 of the same year.

H. Disqualified. Dog is deemed ineligible for competition. This can be the result of a condition prohibited in the rules, such as an alteration to the dog’s natural state, an undesirable trait as listed in a breed standard, or a condition of or action by a dog that is prohibited under the rules of the United Kennel Club. A dog that has been disqualified from a conformation show or performance event pursuant to Section V may not participate in any further events unless reinstated by UKC.

*I. Eliminating Fault. This is a fault serious enough that it eliminates the dog from obtaining any awards in a conformation event. Dogs with eliminating faults are not disqualified and may continue to compete at future shows, but they are not to be awarded a ribbon.

J. Excused. A dog that has been excused by a Judge in any event may not participate in any other events of the same type in the same show or trial, except that in Obedience and Agility, an excused dog may compete in another class at the same trial. A dog excused from a conformation class in show 1 may be shown again on the same day in show 2. It is also eligible for any performance events on the same day.

K. Guideline. An indication or outline of recommended policy or conduct.

*L. Immediate family. The spouse, parent, step-parent, child, step-child, brother or sister of a person are considered immediate family members.

M. Licensed classes. Classes that are required to be offered at a UKC conformation show or performance event.

N. Limited Privilege Program. This program is open to the following, provided they are spayed/neutered: mixed breed dogs, purebred dogs of unknown pedigree, and purebred dogs with disqualifying faults as described in their UKC breed standard. All Limited Privilege dogs are eligible for Agility, Obedience, and other performance events. Eligibility for future events will be determined and published in UKC publications and on the UKC website.

O. Multi-Breed show. A conformation show that offers classes for more than one breed but fewer than all the breeds eligible for UKC conformation privileges.

P. Non-Licensed classes. Optional classes that may be offered at a UKC conformation show or performance event.

Q. Performance event. Events where a dog is judged on the basis of performance rather than conformation. Agility, obedience, weight pull, terrier racing, dog sport trials are typical performance events.

R. Pre-Entry. Some UKC clubs offer advance entry in addition to day-of-show entry. Advance entries must be submitted by a specific date (published in BLOODLINES and on the UKC website), and are normally lower in price than day-of show entries.

*S. Pre-Entry Only. Some UKC clubs do not allow day-of-show entries and require that all entries be submitted by a specific date (published in BLOODLINES and on the UKC website). These events are described as "PRE-ENTRY ONLY” (PE).

*T. Single breed show. A conformation show that offers classes for a single breed. This is also sometimes referred to as a “specialty” show.

U. Sportsmanship. Conduct and attitude considered as befitting participants in sports, especially fair play, courtesy and grace in losing.

V. Temporary Listing (TL) number. A Temporary Listing is a number issued to an eligible dog that is not permanently registered with UKC, prior to the start of any licensed events. A TL number allows that dog to be entered and shown as a valid entry, receive wins and have those wins converted onto its record once permanently registered. (Some restrictions apply.)

W. Wicket. A measuring device that is used to accurately determine a dog’s height. Height is determined by drawing a straight line from the top of the withers perpendicular to the ground.

X. Withers. The high part of the back of a dog, located between the shoulder blades.