Official procedure for awarding the BBR title

(Best Breed Representative – “The best representative of the breed”)

The BBR title is a special distinction awarded only within the breed, through a comparison between the main winners of the various categories, and it does NOT affect access to Best in Show.

1. The purpose of the BBR title

Pursuant to Art. 12:

„This title does not affect BIS, but is awarded as a comparative competition for the breed.”

Therefore:

• it is an additional distinction,
• a kind of internal „super-BOB” of the breed,
• awarded only at shows that opt for this title.

2. Who may compete for BBR?

Only the dogs already declared winners of their category, namely:

✔ the winner of the Juniors (JBOB / Best Junior)

✔ the winner of the Adults (the best among Intermediate + Open + Working)

✔ the winner of the Champions (the best among Winner + Champion + Foreign Champions)

Pursuant to Art. 12:

„BBR is awarded in a direct comparison between:
– the best Very Young and Young,
– the best Intermediate, Open and Working,
– the best Winner, Champion and Foreign Champion.”

Note: “Very Young and Young” = the winner of the Juniors → JBOB.

3. The technical procedure in the ring for determining BBR

The procedure is simple and has a single final play-off:

STAGE 1 — The three eligible dogs are selected

The judge chooses 3 representatives of the breed, already determined earlier through judging:

1. The Juniors’ representative – JBOB Male or Female (depending on sex)
2. The Adults’ representative – the winner of category A
3. The Champions’ representative – the winner of category B

⚠ BBR is awarded separately for males and females, exactly like BOB.

STAGE 2 — Final three-way play-off

The judge places the three dogs in the ring:

• the winning Junior
• the winning Adult
• the winning Champion

Then:

✔ compares all three simultaneously

✔ decides which dog best represents the breed

✔ announces the winner JBR = Best Breed Representative

4. The characteristics of judging at BBR

The title is awarded solely on the basis of:

• breed typicality,
• conformation,
• movement,
• overall balance,
• expression,
• the overall impression in relation to the WDF standard.

It is a purely qualitative comparison, with no requirement for scoring or additional justifications.

5. What does NOT affect BBR

The regulation states clearly:

❌ BBR does NOT affect qualification for BIS

❌ BBR does NOT grant CAJC / CAC / CACIB certificates

❌ BBR does NOT change class results

❌ BBR is NOT required for championship titles

6. When is BBR awarded?

• BBR is not mandatory at all shows.
• It is an option of the organizer or the judge, depending on the local regulation and the format of the show.

7. Practical summary (BBR CHECKLIST)

✔ 3 dogs are chosen: JBOB, winning Adult, winning Champion

✔ Final play-off among the three

✔ The judge decides the winner per sex

✔ The title does not affect BIS

✔ It is only a breed distinction

✔ It is recorded in the booklet if the organizer provides for this