TECHNICAL MERIT (TM) Score (50% of Total Score) (1.0 lowest/10.0 highest):
- Content (amount, variety of moves, fullness of routine)
- Precise Execution of behaviors and moves by dog and handler
- Flow of (routine storyline flows logically or movements from one to another by dog and handler match the storyline / characterization)
- Difficulty of Routine (complexity of the storyline or character portrayal, difficulty of handler’s movements with dog’s movements)
- Accuracy of handler and dog moves in relation to the theme (dynamism, intensity, character, and tempo)
TOTAL TECHNICAL MERIT (TM) Points Possible = 10.0
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ARTISTIC IMPRESSION (AI) Score (50% of Total Score) (1.0 lowest/10.0 highest):
- Animation, Attitude, Attention, and Harmonious Interaction (Bonding) of dog(s) and handler(s)
- Quality and Creativity of Choreography, layout of routine
How creative and well all movements are arranged and laid out in the routine.
- Flow and Cohesiveness of the routine through the story
- Coordination of Routine with the theme, interpretation of the theme
How well the routine matches the theme that is presented.
- Costume Coordination with the Theme
How well the handler’s costume and the dog’s adornment match and/or complement the routine presented.
- Spectator Appeal
How well the spectators appreciate, enjoy, and respond to the routine.
TOTAL ARTISTIC IMPRESSION (AI) Points Possible = 10.0
* Consideration is given to both handler(s) and the dog(s) on all scores.
* Some areas of scoring may affect other areas of scoring. For example: Execution may affect Flow; Difficulty may affect Execution; Content may affect Quality and Creativity of Choreography.
The Score Sheet includes the Total T.M. and Total A.I. score numbers and a section for the Judge’s comments.
All Score Sheets will be in triplicate form: one for the judge, one for the competitor, and one for WCFO, INC records.