AGS Virtual Show 2011
July 8 - August 16, 2011
The AGS Virtual Show is a fun event designed for all gerbil enthusiasts, members or not, to exhibit their gerbils and receive feedback from a judge. All the info you need to enter is listed below!
CLASS RESULTS NOW POSTED! BIS/BOS to follow.
Schedule
Open For Entries: July 8th, 2011
Deadline For Entries: July 29th, 2011, 11:59pm Eastern Time
Judging Starts: August 1st
Judging Of Classes Completed: August 11th
Winners To Be Announced: August 16th, 2011
Officials
| Judges |
Donna Anastasi Libby Hanna Rebecca Ward |
| Probationary Judges | Leigh Dibden Cory Hoover KJ Johnson |
| Registration | Rebecca Ward & Steve Hanna |
| Web Team |
Caroline Hanna Libby Hanna |
Show Categories
- Best In Show
- Self - Females
- Self - Males - Group A
- Self - Males - Group B - Black & Blue
- White Belly
- Colorpoint
- Classic Spot
- Pied
- Mottled
- Other
- Male Pups (6 weeks to 3 months)
- Female Pups (6 weeks to 3 months)
- Senior (2½ years plus)
People's Choice Award
People's Choice WinnerAbout Your Entries
The Entry Period has now closed.
By submitting photos to this competition you agree that:
- All photos become property of the AGS and may be used by the AGS in materials or publications or for any purpose with no attribution and no compensation provided to you;
- The AGS can decline to include any photo in the Virtual Show for any reason;
- Photos will be cropped, resized, or modified by the VS Team as they deem necessary for technical and aesthetic reasons. The decisions of the web team on how to prepare your photos are final.
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 streamlined 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)
If you have any questions please email: virtualshow@agsgerbils.org
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