What confirmation class would a 20 month old German Shepherd dog be in?

Answer 1

At the lowest level of competition, conformation is broken down into 2-7 classes, depending on the individual show offerings: Puppy - For dogs between six and twelve months of age, that are not yet champions (optional class). Twelve-To-Eighteen Months - For dogs twelve to eighteen months of age, that are not yet champions (optional class). Novice - For dogs six months of age and over, which have not, prior to the date of closing of entries, won three first prizes in the Novice Class, a first prize in Bred-by-Exhibitor, American-bred, or Open Classes, nor one or more points toward their championship (optional class). Amateur-Owner-Handler – For dogs that are at least six months of age that are not champions. Dogs must be handled in the class by the registered owner of the dog and is limited to exhibitors who have not, at any point in time, been a professional dog handler, AKC approved conformation judge, or employed as an assistant to a professional handler (effective January 1, 2009) (optional class). Bred By Exhibitor - For dogs that are exhibited by their owner and breeder, that are not yet champions (optional class). American-Bred - For dogs born in the United States from a mating which took place in the United States, that are not yet champions (mandatory class). Open - For any dog of the breed, at least 6 months of age (mandatory class).