Points awarded is determined by the number of other entries the winning dog defeats.
How many dogs are chosen to receive the Select award is up to the judge, numbers over the years have varied from 7-14, the number of dogs does not have to equal the number of bitches awarded the Select rating. The requirements for bitches are less than the requirements for the dogs because males have the opportunity to produce a far larger number of offspring. Miscellaneous American titles often seen on pedigrees and in advertising. Winners Dog-the winning dog overall of the regular classes of his sex. Special-A dog that is already a Champion that is competing for Best of Breed only.