The judge asks the handler to do a triangle gaiting pattern. Most handlers made a rounded, sweeping triangle. Since most classes are large, the judge usually short-lists, which means pulling dogs for a cut. When evaluating the remaining dogs, the judge usually asks the handler to go down and back which also is a sweeping pattern, instead of on a straight line. At the end of each class, the ring steward announced the placements and winners, very helpful when marking the catalog.
Shows are more informal than in the United States.
Most handlers dress casually, with few women wearing dresses or skirts and even fewer men wearing suits or even a dress shirt and tie. Number cards are not worn on the arm, but are pinned to the front of the handler's clothing. The pins can be elaborate, some with a small statue of the handler's breed, and can have a clip on the bottom for the number card. Handlers do not always report to the ring at the start of the class, but enter whenever they want. During the judging of one special class, the judge was ready to make her final decision, when a handler entered late.