MPCA TOP TWENTY

MPCA “Classie” Top Twenty Information

Purpose:

This is a “by invitation only event” composed of the Top Twenty Miniature Pinschers who have defeated the most of their breed during conformation competition. Dogs need not be owned by an MPCA member to be eligible.

Exhibitors pay and entry fee to compete and spectators are charged a nominal fee. The event is held in the evening.

The Top Twenty statistics are compiled by an MPCA volunteer. Statistics are tabulated based on wins published in the AKC Awards. Statistics are only published on this website after they have been submitted to the webmistress. Please contact the statistician directly if you have questions or problems with the statistics.

Judging:

Three judges will be used for this event.

• 1. AKC Judge: no provisional, must be licensed for min pins at least five years.
• 2. Breeder Judge: bred at least ten champions.
• 3. Handler Judge: handled at least five min pins or shown at least one min pin to Top 10.

Each judge will score each dog individually, using a “scale of points”. The winner will be determined based on the total score of each dog. In the event of a tie, it shall be broken by using the“first Impression” marked by each judge prior to the marking of the score sheet, as the determining factor.

Scores will be tabulated during the event and winner will be awarded that evening.

Attire:

The dress code for judges, stewards and handlers: formal to semi-formal. Dress code for spectators: open to personal preference.

Top 20 Reserve Winner:

A Top 20 Reserve Winner will now be awarded.