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AGS Virtual Show 2009
AGS General Standards & Show Placement

 

Please do not discuss individual gerbils/entries on the list or elsewhere until after the winners are announced. We do not want to bias the judges. Thank you!

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Best In Show & People’s Choice

• Best In Show
• People’s Choice

Show Categories:

• Self
• White Belly
• Colorpoint
• White Spot
• Pied
• Mottled
• Other
• Pup (6 weeks to 3 months)

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Basic Standard:

The Basic Standard, by which all show gerbils are judged, is based upon the allocation of points for various features.

Points:
Body: 25 pts.;   Fur/color: 25 pts.;   Tail & Tuft: 15 pts.;  
Eyes: 5 pts.;   Ears: 5pts.
Note: Temperament is worth 25 points in sanctioned AGS shows but is not judged in the Virtual Show.

General Appearance & Temperament
Body: Symmetry and general appearance of the body are decidedly solid and firm. Females should be streamline and athletic in appearance. Males may have a larger, heftier body-type, but should not appear fat. There should be no signs of wounds or scars on the body. The gerbil should be in top health. The head is short and broad, and well set into the body. Teeth should not be overgrown or broken. Whiskers are long and full.

Fur: The coat is full, fine, soft, short, and has a smooth, healthy sheen without any greasy appearance. (Shows: adult gerbils shall not be molting.)

Tail & Tuft: The tail shall be held straight back for balance when the gerbil is in motion - free from kinks and ending with a brush like tuft. In an adult the tail shall be the same length as the body.

Eyes: The eyes shall be bright, widely set, and large but not bulging. They should have an almond shape and be symmetrical.

Ears: The ears shall be fairly small, not too rounded and carried erect.

Temperament: Gerbils shall be tame and friendly towards people, and show gentleness toward cage mates. They should exhibit a temperament that is curious, active, confident, even-tempered, exhibiting stability, playfulness, with an outgoing, loving disposition. Biting, nipping, and aggressive behavior shall be discouraged when breeding.

Show Penalties and Disqualifications

• Penalty points are to be deducted as follows:
• Disease or intractability - DISQUALIFICATION
• Sores, scabs, or wounds - DISQUALIFICATION
• Hard nipping: DISQUALIFICATION (Not Applicable)
• Missing fur - 10 points max
• Excess fat - 10 points max
• Molting - 10 points max
• Dirty or stained fur - 10 points max
• Dirty Show pen - 5 points max (Not Applicable)

Entry limits:
AGS members are limited to six entries.
Non-members are limited to two entries.

If you have any questions please contact: Kylee Dickey or Donna Anastasi.