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winter classic bench show question

ok I have a ? about the top ten.... what actually is the top ten and why is it extra entry fee..... going to go to grand america and winter classics with my grand show english

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Top Ten points are earned when your dog wins any bench show. Grands get 4points for each dog defeated not counting themselves, Ch's 3 points and reg 1 point. At the end of the year (Nov. 30 ) if your dog is in the Top Ten for it's breed you are eligible to enter the Top Ten show at the Winter Classic. If you win your breed there you have a free entry to the overall Top Ten Conformation Show at the UKC Premier in Kalamazoo, Mi. in June. Winter Classic Top Ten shows dogs together for the breed win with all categories together for the one placement for each breed. It is separate from the regular WC Bench Show. It is nice to win since it declares you as the top hound for your breed in Top Ten for the year but if you aren't interested in going to the Premier and showing against all breeds in a conformation format you can possible take the opportunity away from someone who does and also if you don't do the conformation shows you may find yourself at a disadvantage when you reach the Premier since coonhounds earn their points in bench shows versus the strictly gaiting conformation shows for the others.
Hope I haven't confused you .

so basically it is a seperate bench show against all dogs of your breed.... for a chance to go to a bigger bench show for free if you win the top of your breed... right am i reading that right?...... do you already have to be in the top ten of your breed before now to enter or do you go ahead and enter now to do it

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I think you've got the basics . Keep in mind the Top Ten at the Premier is NOT a bench show. All ground work no benches .
The top Ten runoff at the Winter Classic this coming Jan. is for the 2011 year which closes on 11-30-11 for earning points. So for all practical purposes the year is over now and you would have to be in the top ten rating for your breed at this point to be eligible. They close at the end of Nov. so they have time to tabulate the points before the WC.

ok got it... thank you very much just needed to clear that up for myself and a friend of mine

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