Classes in which the CACIB can be awarded:
- Intermediate class (from 15 to 24 months)
- Open Class (15 months and over)
- Champion Class (15 months and over)

Classes in which the CACIB cannot be awarded:
- Baby Class (up to 6 months)
- Puppy Class (from 6 to 9 months)
- Junior Class (from 9 to 18 months)
- Veteran Class (from 8 years old and over)
CACIB – Certificat d’Aptitude au Championnat International de Beauté:
The only dogs which can be taken into consideration for the CACIB are those which have been awarded
“EXCELLENT 1st”. A CACIB can only be awarded if the dog in question has been assessed as being of superior quality.
The CACIB is not automatically and compulsorily linked to the “EXCELLENT 1st”.
CLASSES: QUALIFICATIONS AND PLACINGS:
The qualifications given by the judges must correspond to the following definitions:
EXCELLENT may only be awarded to a dog which comes very close to the ideal standard of the breed, which is
presented in excellent condition, displays a harmonious, well-balanced temperament, is of high class and has excellent
posture. Its superior characteristics in respect of its breed permit that minor imperfections can be ignored; it must
however have the typical features of its sex.
VERY GOOD may only be awarded to a dog which possesses the typical features of its breed, which has well-balanced
proportions and is in correct condition. A few minor faults may be tolerated but none of a morphological nature. This
award can only be granted to a dog that shows class.
GOOD is to be awarded to a dog that possesses the main features of its breed however showing faults provided these
are not concealed.
SUFFICIENT must be awarded to a dog which corresponds adequately to its breed, without possessing the generally
accepted characteristics or whose physical condition leaves something to be desired.
DISQUALIFIED must be awarded to a dog which does not correspond to the type required by the breed standard; which
shows a behaviour clearly not in line with its standard or which behaves aggressively; which has testicular abnormali-
ties; which has dental flaw or a jaw anomaly; which shows a colour and/or coat imperfection or clearly shows signs of
albinism. This qualification shall also be awarded to dogs that correspond so little to a single feature of the breed that
their health is threatened. It should furthermore be awarded to dogs that show eliminating faults in regard to the breed
standard.
Dogs that cannot be awarded one of the above qualifications shall be released from the ring with the rating:
CANNOT BE JUDGED. This rating is to be given to any dog which does not move, constantly jumps up and down on
its handler or tries to get out of the ring, makes it impossible to assess the gait and the movement or avoids constantly to
be examined by the judge and makes it impossible to inspect teeth, anatomy and structure, tail or testicles. This rating is
also to be given if traces of operations or treatment can be observed which seem to indicate that the exhibitor wanted
to deceive the judge. The same applies if the judge has ample reason to suspect operations that were intended to correct
the original condition or feature (e.g.: eyelid, ear or tail). The reason why the dog was rated CANNOT BE JUDGED has
to be stated in the judge’s report.
The four best dogs in each class are placed provided that they have been awarded at least the qualification
“VERY GOOD”.
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