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| Author | Topic : Is it rare for a veteran dog to win BOB? | |||
| Super Uber Kennels Basic User Posts : 1,000+  |
A couple of questions for those who show (as I'm watching the AKC National Championship):
1. Is rare for a dog from the veteran class to win best of breed? And... 2. If a veteran dog wins its breed at a large event like the National Championship, is it most likely a "Specials" dog? |
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| Crosscroft Basic User Posts : 51 |
It is almost 100% of the time a "specials" dog meaning it's a champion. I would not call it rare, especially at national specialties for the veteran to win. A lot of veterans just don't enter, and most will usually be entered at a large/prestigious all breed like AKC royal canin or Westminster f they think they've got a good chance of winning. |
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| Gallant Basic User Posts : 115 |
Not rare, atleast in my breed (akitas). We are a "slow maturing" breed that really doesn't look it's best until 5-6+. Veterans are 7+. Most of our top winning dogs are either veterans or almost a veteran. So I would say it's just dependent on the breed. |
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| residential5 Basic User Posts : 148 |
Not rare in my breed either (labs.) The class is smaller so they get a better look, and a lot of active specials are over 7. Know it happens a lot in setters too. |
12/16/2017 5:10:57 PM
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