http://www.faqs.org/faqs/dogs-faq/kennel-clubs/AKC/
The _puppy classes_ (6-9/9-12/12-18)
are usually for practice for young dogs although WD/WB can
certainly come from these classes. The puppy classes may or
many not be split among the three age groups and the 12-18
group may or may not be present at all; it depends on how many
dogs are present.
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