1. Scoring Judging Placings
Developed by:
Celina Johnson
University of Florida

2. How Scoring Works Class of 4 animals
Rank from most desirable to least desirable (placing)
Each placing has three pairs
Top, middle, bottom
Johnson, 1997

3. How Scoring Works Each pair is assigned a cut
Assigned by the officials
Based on difficulty of placing
1 - difficult placing
3 - challenging, but can be found
5 - easy
7 - extremely easy
The total cuts cannot add to more than 15
Johnson, 1997

4. How Scoring Works
The cut equals points lost, if the placing is missed.
Easiest way to learn is to work through examples.
Johnson, 1997

5. Examples Official: 1 2 3 4 Cuts: 2 5 3 Your Placing: 2 1 3 4
Type: pair switch
Score: 48
Johnson, 1997

6. Examples Official: 1 2 3 4 Cuts: 2 5 3 Your Placing: 2 3 1 4
Type: simple bust
Score: 41
Johnson, 1997

7. Examples Official: 1 2 3 4 Cuts: 2 5 3 Your Placing: 4 3 2 1
Type: complex bust
Score: 15
Johnson, 1997