Standard変更：PS／HI／ESを学ぶ⑮重度でなくても「不正咬合」はDQ

DQの説明に入る前に、再確認しておきたいのはShow Rulesです。

Show Rule 216.8 ～ 216.12のところに全Breed共通の「Disqualifications」のルールがあります。（下記参照）

ちなみに、これに続く形で、Show Rule 216.13に全Breed共通の「Penalties」（DQにはならないもの）、216.14に同Allowances（Penaltiesの対象にならない）が定めてあります。

【正常に呼吸できなければ「DQ」に】

ですので、新たに加わった「As per Show Rule 216.12.10 inability to breathe normally with a closed mouth MUST be disqualified」は念押しというか強調というか、PS／HI／ESにとって極めて重要な点になることを意味します。

そのことは「MUST」が大文字で表記されていることからも明らかでしょう。

【重度でなくても「不正咬合」はDQに】

不正咬合（Malocclusion）も、これまでは「Severe malocclusion」だけが「DQ」の対象でしたが、変更後は「Severe（重度）」でなくても「DQ」の対象になります。

【参考】Show Rulesから抜粋
Disqualifications:
216.8 Disqualification (DQ) shall be used for those entries which are removed from competition for reasons set forth in these Show Rules or an individual breed standard.
216.8.1 When an entry is disqualified, the judge shall mark "DQ" in the space provided for awards in their judge's books. The judge shall state the reason for "DQ" on the Executive Office copy.
216.9 A judge shall disqualify and dismiss from the ring any cat that bites.
216.9.1 A cat that is disqualified from competition for biting shall be noted by the Executive Office. If three disqualifications for biting by the same cat occur, the cat will no longer be scored or allowed to confirm titles or to enter/participate in TICA shows, and the owner of the cat shall be notified by the Executive Office.
216.10 A judge shall disqualify any cat showing evidence of intent to deceive the judge by artificial means. Should a judge suspect fraud in any classes previously judged, they may reopen and rejudge such classes.
216.10.1 Surgically altering a cat for cosmetic purposes is considered intent to deceive, and such cat shall be disqualified. Examples include, but are not limited to, tail docking, prosthetic testicles and ear cropping.
216.11 Male cats in the adult championship class not having two descended testicles shall be disqualified.
216.12 Many abnormalities which are detected in judging are not breed specific, but rather occur in all cats. Responsible breeding aims to conserve our breeds while maintaining their health which means focusing on reducing or eliminating these abnormalities. Household Pets are excepted from this rule. Except as otherwise stated in this rule, judges shall penalize or disqualify, depending upon severity, championship cats, non-championship kittens, Preliminary New Breeds (PNB), and Advanced New Breeds (ANB), [see TICA Standing Rules 701.4.3], and shall penalize championship alters for the following:
216.12.1 All or part of the tail missing, except when a Board approved breed standard requires all or part of the tail to be missing.
216.12.2 Having more or less than five toes on each front foot and four on each back foot unless proved to be the result of an injury or as authorized by a Board approved standard.
2016.12.2.1 Polydactyls, in any breed authorized by a Board approved standard, shall be limited to no more than 7 toes on any foot.
216.12.3 Undershot or overshot jaws, or any malocclusion of the jaws.
216.12.4 Visible or invisible tail faults are a disqualification, at the discretion of the judge, or as required by a Board approved standard.
216.12.5 Crossed eyes are a disqualification, at the discretion of the judge, or as required by a Board approved standard.
216.12.6 Total blindness is a disqualification.
216.12.7 Inability to bear or support weight or to walk normally.
216.12.8 Abnormal positioning of the legs and feet while standing. Examples include, but are not limited to, bowed or cow-hocked legs, splaying of the feet, or obvious toeing in or out of the feet.
216.12.9 Small size not in keeping with the breed shall be considered a fault.
216.12.9.1 Markedly smaller size is a disqualification.
216.12.10 Inability to breathe normally with a closed mouth.
216.12.11 Abnormalities of the Sternum.
216.12.11.1 Depression of the sternum or unusually small diameter of the rib cage itself is a disqualification.
216.12.11.2 A prominent anterior sternum, sometimes referred to as a prominent keel or pigeon breast.
216.12.11.3 Unusually prominent, protruding or depressed lower sternum (xiphoid).

Penalties:
216.13 Judges shall penalize, but not disqualify, entries for the following:
216.13.1 Unrepaired umbilical hernia.
216.13.2 Damaged ears or eyes as a result of an injury.
216.13.3 Spots, patches or sprinkling of incorrect color (i.e. color faults) other than lockets and belly spots.

Allowances:
216.14 Cats that have been declawed shall not be penalized.

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