Judging Criteria
Ferrets are judged on a number of different criteria depending on the type of class
Title Classes
In Title Classes ferrets are judged most heavily on their body structure, conformation, muscle tone, temperament, maintenance (how well the owner takes care of the ferret), and, to a lesser degree, their color.
Specialty Classes
Color and Pattern Classes are judged by a Specialty judge who is looking for the ferret who mostly closely meets the criteria in that class. Although the judge is mainly looking at the coloring, in a tight competition the judge will also consider the maintenance of the ferret which includes such things as softness of fur, cleanliness of ears and teeth, clipped nails, etc. Please see the Registration Informational Packet for the full list offered at this show.
Structure Specialty Classes are special categories of ferrets that are judged according to their conformation. Judges are looking at their structure, muscle tone, temperament, maintenance. etc.
When handing your ferret to a Specialty judge, your hand should be cupped under your ferret’s arms, the other hand holding its bottom and the back of the ferret should face the judge (ferret’s face toward you) as you hand him/her over. This way there is less chance of a nervous bite as the judge takes the ferret
For more information please review the Registration Packet
Title Classes
In Title Classes ferrets are judged most heavily on their body structure, conformation, muscle tone, temperament, maintenance (how well the owner takes care of the ferret), and, to a lesser degree, their color.
Specialty Classes
Color and Pattern Classes are judged by a Specialty judge who is looking for the ferret who mostly closely meets the criteria in that class. Although the judge is mainly looking at the coloring, in a tight competition the judge will also consider the maintenance of the ferret which includes such things as softness of fur, cleanliness of ears and teeth, clipped nails, etc. Please see the Registration Informational Packet for the full list offered at this show.
Structure Specialty Classes are special categories of ferrets that are judged according to their conformation. Judges are looking at their structure, muscle tone, temperament, maintenance. etc.
When handing your ferret to a Specialty judge, your hand should be cupped under your ferret’s arms, the other hand holding its bottom and the back of the ferret should face the judge (ferret’s face toward you) as you hand him/her over. This way there is less chance of a nervous bite as the judge takes the ferret
For more information please review the Registration Packet