Classes
Our national specialty has something for everyone! Check out descriptions below for our Fun Classes, Photo Conformation Judging and Video Conformation Judging! All conformation classes will be judged according to the Canadian Kennel Club's breed standards.
Entries close Wednesday, November 25, 2020!!
Fun Classes
Don't hold back -- entries for Best Trick and Best Dressed are free and multiple submissions per dog for those classes are welcome!!
Best Trick
Judge: Clara Theiss
Let's show the world how smart and trainable Manchesters are! Make a video showing your dog's best move. You can enter Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Expert depending on your trick level (check the link to determine your class -- don't see your trick listed? Email us!). Enter as many times as you like, but each video entry should show just one trick and should be no more than approximately one minute long. One winner will be selected per class.
Best Dressed
Judge: Jo Ann Emrick
We all know they are cute all on their own, but in a costume they are ADORABLE! For this special contest, enter a photo of your dog in their best costume...or matching with you! One winner will be selected but we're sure our judge will have a few special mentions for her favourites!
Best Head
Judge: Judy Anderson
This special photo contest aims to showcase the most beautiful heads in our breed. Up to two photos may be submitted per entry, with a side and front shot suggested. Limit one entry per dog. Dogs may be living or dead. Classes will be divided by variety and sex only. An overall winner will be selected in each variety with Award of Merits designated at the judge's discretion.
Please see our complete list of prizes with thanks to our sponsors!
Gone But Not Forgotten
Judge: Rodney Herner
This is a conformation competition for dogs who are no longer living. Up to three photos may be submitted per dog and multiples are encouraged. The dog can be any age in the photos. Limit one entry per dog.
Classes will be divided by variety and sex only. Awards will include:
This is a conformation competition for dogs who are no longer living. Up to three photos may be submitted per dog and multiples are encouraged. The dog can be any age in the photos. Limit one entry per dog.
Classes will be divided by variety and sex only. Awards will include:
- Best of Variety
- Best of Opposite Sex
- Select Dog and Bitch
- Award of Merits (one per every 10 dogs competing)
Photo Conformation Judging
For our National Specialty weekend, we're looking for beautiful photos of beautiful dogs!
Submit a maximum of five photos per entry. Keep these tips and requirements in mind:
Before entering, check out our photo rules and competition eligibility in our Event Rules.
Submit a maximum of five photos per entry. Keep these tips and requirements in mind:
- Each entry must include a side, front and rear photo. The remaining images are up to you and may include head, motion or glamour shots.
- For entries in puppy, 12-18 month and Veteran classes, dogs must meet age requirements on the day of judging (November 28, 2020). Photos of dogs entered in puppy or 12-18 month classes should be taken within 3 months of entry. Photos of dogs entered in Veteran classes must show the dog at over 7 years of age.
- All photos should show only the dog. Show photos may be used, but must be cropped to show only the dog and may not show any portion of a win sign or ribbon. The CMTC reserves the right to crop images to meet these requirements.
- Specialty Stud Dog and Brood Bitch class entries should include a single photo of the entry and one (1) photo of up to 5 of his/her get.
Before entering, check out our photo rules and competition eligibility in our Event Rules.
JudgesClasses you can enterCompetition will be offered for both Standard Manchester Terriers and Toy Manchester Terriers in the following classes, which will be divided by sex as needed.
Non-Champion Classes:
Baby Puppy (3-6 mos)* Junior Puppy (6-9 mos) Senior Puppy (9-12 mos) 12-18 Months Canadian Bred Open Altered (neutered) Veteran (over 7 years) Champion Classes: Specials Only (Champion in any country) *Note: Baby Puppies do not compete at the variety or breed level Confused? Check out the CKC's Dog Shows 101 Note: International entries should choose the appropriate variety for their entries. English Toy Terriers should enter as Toy Manchester Terriers and Manchester Terriers as Standard Manchester Terriers.
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Awards that will be given outThe following awards will be selected. Class and Variety awards will be chosen separately for Toy and Standard Manchesters. Breed awards will be chosen from among eligible variety winners. We are pleased to offer cash or prizes for many placements. Please see our complete list of prizes with thanks to our sponsors!
Class Awards:
Best Baby Puppy 1-4 in each regular non-Champion class, divided by sex Winners Male and Female Reserve Winners Male and Female Altered Male and Female Veteran Male and Female - Winners and Veteran placements will move on to competition for Best of Variety - Best of Variety Awards Best of Variety Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Variety Best of Winners Select Male Select Bitch Award of Merit (one award per 10 dogs competing in BOV) Best Altered Best Veteran Best Puppy Best Baby Puppy Brood Bitch & Progeny Stud Dog & Get Best of Breed Best of Breed Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Best Puppy in Breed |
Progeny Classes
Just like at a national specialty, you can also enter special classes to recognize great producers. This class is free but the male or female parent being entered must also be entered in a regular conformation class. As a special feature of our virtual show, the progeny (his/her offspring) being entered do not have to be entered.
Classes you can enter are:
Just like at a national specialty, you can also enter special classes to recognize great producers. This class is free but the male or female parent being entered must also be entered in a regular conformation class. As a special feature of our virtual show, the progeny (his/her offspring) being entered do not have to be entered.
Classes you can enter are:
- Brood Bitch & Progeny (for a female and her offspring)
- Stud Dog & Get (for a male and his offspring)