Notice to Conformation Judges
This notice is to provide you with the most current updates related to breeds that MAY be judged on a ramp, and breeds that MUST be judged on a ramp at Conformation Shows. Motions were presented at the June 5, 2026 meeting of the Board of Directors and carried effective immediately.
Conformation Show Rules
Appendix H List Of Breeds That Must Be Judged On A Ramp
Basset Hound
Bulldog
Chinese Shar-Pei
Chow Chow
Finnish Lapphund
Spaniel (Clumber) (new)
Appendix I List Of Breeds That May Be Judged On A Ramp
American Staffordshire Terrier
Bull Terrier (Miniature)
Irish Terrier
Keeshond
Kerry Blue Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Peruvian Hairless Dog (Large)
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Portuguese Water Dog
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spaniel (Clumber)
Spaniel (English Cocker) (table or ramp)
Spaniel (English Springer)
Spaniel (Field)
Spaniel (Sussex)
Spaniel (Welsh Springer)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Swedish Lapphund (New)
Whippet