[gemy]

Actually a DQ is different to a Major Fault. There are Minor Faults, Major Faults and Disqualified.

Starting from the beginning each National Breed Club submits their Club approved standard for approval to for example AKC or CKC for approval. Within this standard are listed in order of importance DQ's, Major and Minor Faults. Once this standard is approved/accepted by AKC/CKC then the judges judge to the standard.

A DQ is the worst. It means the dog is expelled from the ring for judging, and 2 DQ's or more DQ's this may differ from Nation to Nation, also means the dog can never been shown again under their auspices.

In essence if the judge notices this DQ there is no option for the judge but to DQ. All dogs can be expelled or DQ'd from the ring for biting the judge, fighting with dogs, or very aggressive and uncontrolled behaviour

Major Faults are elaborated in each standard. Generally speaking a dog might win a breed with a Major Fault if everything else is excellent and above. Dependent upon the breed major faults could include, too tall, too short, too long, furnishings very poor, color too light, color too dark, missing teethk too aggressive, too timid, etc

Minor Faults are again elaborated in each standard.

Now the judge also has an option to excuse a dog from the ring. Most common examples would be if a dog is noticeably limping in the ring. |Sometimes a dog will be excused from the ring if they are so submissive they will not stand/permit examination by the judge.

Hope this clarifies for you