French Show Ratings
Only the rating counts. Whether the dog is placed second or fourth, if he/she has obtained the rating excellent, he/she is very close in quality to the dog placed first and is of far superior quality to the first dog rated Very Good.
Très Bon (Very Good): will be given to a typey dog, well proportioned, in good physical condition. Some small faults -however not major conformational- will be tolerated. This rating only applies to a dog of quality worthy of being used for breeding.
Bon (Good): must be given to a dog possessing the characteristics of the breed, but that shows some faults i.e. eyes too light, provided that they are not disqualifying i.e. lack of dewclaws.
Assez Bon (Average): Is awarded to a dog sufficiently typey i.e. that can be recognized as a Beauceron but that does not show any outstanding quality and is not in good physical condition i.e. poor coat condition.
The title of Champion de Conformité au Standard (Champion of Conformity to the Standard) is awarded to dogs that have obtained all of the following distinctions:
- The rating of 4 (see Beauceron Ratings in France)
- A CACS in a National Show
The three CACS must have been earned under three different judges.
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