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NT = Narrower Term
BT = Broader Term
RT =Related Term
SN =Scope Note
USE = Use
UF = Use For
<node> = non-indexed term
Bold Faced Text:
Indicates a preferred term
Italicized Text:
Indicates a non-preferred term;
accompanied
by "USE" to guide you
to the preferred term
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. . . B . . .
benched
BT: < show types >
RT: unbenched
Best
UF: Best in Show
BT: < titles >
BIM
UF: Best in Match
BT: < titles >
blind courtesy turn
BT: turns
BOB
UF: Best of Breed
BT: < titles >
BOV
UF: Best of Variety
BT: < titles >
BOW
UF: Best of Winners
BT: < titles >
breeds
SN: As a show category, breeds refer to particular
dog types organized according to specific characteristics
passed on from one generation to the next
BT: < show categories >
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CD
UF: Companion Dog
SN: Dog level equivalent to a Bachelor's degree.
BT: < rankings >
RT: Novice Competition
CD-X
UF: Companion Dog Excellent
SN: Dog level equivalent to a Master's degree.
BT: < rankings >
RT: Open Competition
CH
UF: champion
BT: < titles >
classes
SN: Classes are subgroupings for competition within
a breed (i.e. puppy, American-bred)
BT: < show categories >
NT: bitch class
stud dog class
< commands >
SN: commands are instructions given by the judge
to the handler or by the handler to the dog
NT: orders
NT: signals
Companion Dog Excellent
USE: CD-X
< Competitions >
SN: competitions are event categories defined by
specific criteria that dogs are entered in at dog shows
NT: dumped
leg (score)
Novice Competition
Obedience Competition
Open Competition
Utility Competition
Conformation
BT: < show types >
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DC
UF: Dual Champion
BT: < titles >
< dog potential >
SN: dog potential refers to the physical characteristics
and breeding attributes of a dog that enable it to be a
potential show dog
BT: dogs
< dog types >
SN: dog types refer to the breed, age, and gender of
dogs as defined by a Kennel Club. Show categories are
organized according to one or more of these criteria
BT: dogs
dogs
SN: for the purpose of this thesaurus, the term
"dogs" is inclusive of all dogs. However, the term
"dog" is also used to specify a male dog between the ages
of 1-7 years old.
UF: canines
NT: < dog potential >
< dog types >
DQ
UF: disqualify
BT: penalties
drop
BT: < movement >
NT: drop completely
drop down
drop stay
dumped
SN: refers to a dog who has lost a competition it
was expected to win
BT: < competition >
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. . . E . . .
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. . . F . . .
fault judging
BT: < judging >
faults
SN: faults are the specific deviations in performance
by which the judge assesses penalties
BT: < judging >
NT: bracing
bumping
crabbing
crowding
forging
heeling wide
lagging
lumbering
mouthing
posting
FC
UF: field champion
BT: < titles >
finish
BT: < ring terms >
four square
BT: < positions >
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groups
SN: groups are the broad categories by which a number
of dog breeds are organized in a show. Groups are usually
defined by their physical characteristics and/or qualities
for which dogs are bred.
BT: < show categories >
NT: Hound Group
Non-sporting Dogs
Toy Group
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. . . H . . .
hackney
BT: < movements >
heel (command)
SN: for purpose of thesaurus, the term "heel" refers
to action performed by dog upon command by handler.
BT: < movements >
honouring dog
BT: < positions >
RT: working dog
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. . . J . . .
< judging >
NT: < shows >
fault judging
faults
penalties
< rankings >
< titles >
jumps
BT: < movements >
NT: bar jump
broad jump
high jump
solid jump
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minor penalties
BT: penalties
< movements >
SN: refers to specific required actions performed by
a dog in the ring during competition
BT: < ring terms >
NT: drop
gait
hackney
heel (command)
jumps
pacing
retrieve
trot
turns
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. . . N . . .
national
BT: < show types >
nonsporting dogs
BT: groups
Novice Competition
BT: < competition >
RT: CD
NQ
UF: nonqualify
BT: penalties
RT: ring gates
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. . . O . . .
Obedience Competition
BT: < competition >
RT: OTCH
Obedience Trial Champion
USE: OTCH
Open Competition
BT: < competition >
RT: CDX
OTCH
UF: Obedience Trial Champion
BT: < titles >
RT: Obedience Competition
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. . . P . . .
pacing
BT: < movements >
NT: fast pace
normal pace
slow pace
penalties
SN: penalties describes types of demerits assessed
by judge to penalized dog
BT: < judging >
NT: DQ
excused
minor penalties
NQ
substantial penalties
pet quality
BT: < rankings >
< positions >
SN: Refers to specific position dog is presented for
judging in the ring (usually stationary).
BT: < ring terms >
NT: four square
honouring dog
sit
stack
stay
working dog
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. . . R . . .
< rankings >
SN: The term "rankings" refers to status conferred
on
dogs after winning one or more competitions.
BT: < judging >
NT: CD
CDX
Flyer
pet quality
< show quality >
special
Top Ten
UD
UDX
retrieve
UF: catch
UF: directed retrieve
UF: fetch
BT: < movements >
ring gates
SN: Ring terms define aspects of the "ring", or
designated area where performance component of
a dog
show occurs. Includes dog movements and
positions
while in the ring.
BT: rings
RT: NQ
< ring terms >
NT: finish
< movements >
< positions >
rings
rings
BT: < ring terms >
NT: baby gates
ring gates
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SBIS
UF: Specialty Best in Show
BT: < titles >
< show categories >
SN: Defines categories by which dogs are organized by
kennel club for competition.
NT: breeds
classes
groups
varieties
< show quality >
BT: < rankings >
< show types >
SN: Defines attributes that make up a specific type
of
dog show, including rules of engagement,
sponsorship,
and level of competition.
NT: benched
conformation
match
national
specialty
sweepstakes
unbenched
< shows >
SN: Subject category encompassing aspects of
competitive dog showing.
NT: < commands >
< competition >
< judging >
< ring terms >
< show categories >
< show types >
specialty
BT: < show types >
Specialty Best in Show
USE: SBIS
stud dog class
BT: classes
substantial penalties
BT: penalties
sweepstakes
BT: < show types >
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. . . T . . .
TC
UF: Triple Champion
BT: < titles >
< titles>
SN: Refers to specific awards conferred by the judge
upon a dog at a dog show. Differentiates from
"rankings"
in that titles are show-specific,
whereas rankings are
dog-specific.
BT: < judging >
NT: BIM
BOB
BOV
BOW
CH
DC
FC
SBIS
TC
Top Ten
UF: All-Breed Top Ten
UF: Breed Top Ten
BT: < rankings >
turns
BT: < movements >
NT: about turn
blind courtesy turn
left turn
right turn
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UD
UF: Utility Dog
BT: < rankings >
RT: Utility Competition
UDX
UF: Utility Dog Excellent
BT: < rankings >
unbenched
BT: < show types >
RT: benched
Utility Competition
BT: < competition >
RT: UD
Utility Dog Excellent
USE: UDX
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. . . V . . .
varieties
SN: Varieties are < show categories > whereby dogs
are
organized by sub-groupings within a specific
breed,
usually according to colour, coat type, or
size.
BT: < show categories >
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working dog
BT: < positions >
RT: honouring dog
