Grades
The levels are Nursery, Pre Intro, Intro, Novice and Expert.
The table below will demonstrate how your dog's current grade from either KC or A4A will convert to BH.
| Pinkfox Grade | RKC Grade | A4A Level |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery* | RKC 0 | - |
| Pre Intro | RKC 1 | Beginners |
| Intro | RKC 2-3 | Novice |
| Novice | RKC 4-5 | Senior |
| Expert | RKC 6-7 | Champion |
* Nursery is for any dog that has NEVER been placed at a RKC show despite their age. These course DO NOT have weaves or seesaw.
Other categories
Veterans - for dogs over 7 years.
Anysize - for dog's in Pre Intro and above who for any reason requires lower jumps or a course without weaves and seesaws.
The above categories will run the Nursery courses and you will select the height on the day. Any points earned whilst running as anysize or veteran will not count towards your progression points.
Progression
Progression through the Pinkfox grades are done on points. Winning out of a grade will apply for the dog's next show.
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| Nursery | 0 |
| Pre Intro | 45 |
| Intro | 90 |
| Novice | 180 |
| Expert | 270 |
You earn points by your dog's results and they are as follows:
1st = 5
2nd = 4
3rd = 3
Unplaced clear = 2
Non elimination = 1
Awards
Rosettes awarded to 1st place in classes with fewer than 5 dogs.*
Rosettes awarded to 2nd place in classes with 6 dog's and more.
Rosettes awarded to 3rd place in classes with 8 dog's and more.
Clear round rosettes for unplaced clears.
*When there is only 1 dog entered into a class, first place can only be awarded if the dog gains a clear round.
Awarding categories
- Nursery, Mini
- Nursery, Small
- Nursery, Medium
- Nursery, Intermediate
- Nursery, Large
- Veteran
- Anysize
- Pre Intro, Mini
- Pre Intro, Small
- Pre Intro, Medium
- Pre Intro, intermediate
- Pre Intro, Large
- Intro/Novice/Expert, Mini
- Intro/Novice/Expert, Small
- Intro/Novice/Expert, Medium
- Intro/Novice/Expert, Intermediate
- Intro/Novice/Expert, Large