2010 American Rottweiler Verein National Sieger Show BH, BBT, ZtP and Korung

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1 2010 American Rottweiler Verein National Sieger Show BH, BBT, ZtP and Korung September 10-12, 2010 Hosted by: Northern Kentucky Rottweiler Verein. Conformation Judge: Lydia Mihajlovic, FCI Working Judge: Steve Gregalunas, USA Location: Greater Cincinnati Schutzhund Club, Crittenden, KY Entry closing date: August 20, 2010 No entries will be accepted after this date, please enter on time! Show entry fee s are non-refundable

2 Schedule of Events (May be subject to change) Males to be shown first, females to follow on all days. Friday, September 10 th Check in..8:00am Conformation starts Puppy Classes....9:00AM Awards for Best Male/Female Puppy to follow classes Working events to follow puppy classes. Saturday, September 11 th Check in..8:00am Conformation starts Youth Classes....9:00AM Awards for Youth Sieger/Siegerin to follow classes. Protection Tournament (we will only offer the tournament if there are 5 or more dogs entered) Sunday, September 12 th Check in.8:00am Conformation starts Adult Classes.9:00AM Awards for National Sieger/Siegerin, and ARV Champion points to follow classes. adhere to the FCI conformation and temperament standard for the Rottweiler. Over the course of my breeding tenure, I have achieved Champion titles on 37 dogs; this achievement brings much pride to me and my breeding program. Throughout my involvement with our outstanding breed, I have had the great fortune to have excellent mentors. I continue to learn from them, as well as my peers, and believe the education process will be lifelong. It is my belief that breeding is an art that we need to develop together as a group of Rottweiler enthusiasts, as well as within our individual breeding programs along the way. The process of breeding and improving our breed will take lots of study, love, and commitment. In closing, I must state that I remain most grateful to the ARV organization for entrusting me with the honor of presiding as judge over this outstanding event. I wish each of you exhibitors the very best, and hope you will enjoy the ARV National Sieger Show as much as I will. ~Lydia Mihajlovic (FCI-Serbia) Lunch will be taken at judge s discretion and will be provided on show grounds. A word from our Judge: Born in the former-federal Republic of Yugoslavia, I was raised in the province of Vojvodina. My youth was filled with many wonderful experiences and with many opportunities to enjoy traveling abroad. Presently, I am a 37 year old wife and mother of three children. I have owned and cared for dogs & cats my entire life. A professional photographer by trade; specializing in photography which focuses on natural scenery and dogs. Additionally, I work in media design when time allows. From childhood, my passion has always been that of Cynology; also known as the study of matters related to domestic canines. My breed specialty is that of Rottweilers, and for the past 10 years I have achieved the level of FCI-judge. I am an FCI-breeder, and strictly

3 Show Site Information Show will be held outdoors rain or shine limited shade. Critiques will be available at the end of the day If you can t stay, please leave $1 for mailing. Water is readily available on show grounds. Bring comfortable chairs for ringside seating Only dogs participating in the show will be allowed on the show grounds. No other dogs will be permitted. Dogs must be on a lead AT ALL TIMES on the show grounds and in the park. NO dogs may be tied out anywhere at any time on the show grounds or left loose in vehicles. Please do not bring sick dogs to the show grounds. Any dog found to be ill, will be immediately excused from the show grounds. Please use designated exercise areas and clean up after your dog. Host Hotel Information Red Roof Inn 7454 Turfway Rd. Florence, KY (859) **The show committee reserves the right to remove any dog/person that is considered to be detrimental to the best interests of this show. ******************************************************** Address for show grounds 3010 Verona-Mt. Zion Road Crittenden, KY Directions from I-75 to the club schutzhund field Get off I-75 Exit 166. If you are coming from the South then take a left off exit 166. If you are coming from the North then take a right off exit 166. Take the first left past Wendy's. This will be 491W. Follow 491W for about 3.6 miles and take first left past bridge. This will be 1942S. Stay on 1942S for.8 miles and take right onto gravel road with a small pond. Follow the gravel road down and over a hill and you will see the club schutzhund field. Just remodeled this year and very clean. There are limited double rooms that have been reserved at a group rate of $ Mention ARV dog show when calling to ensure that rate. This Inn is very dog friendly. Please clean up after your dogs. Additional Hotels Super 8 - $59.99 / plus $5 pet fee, per pet, per night 7928 Dream Street, Florence, KY (859) Ramada Inn - $59.99 / plus $10 in room pet fee per pet, per night 8050 Holiday Place, Florence, KY (859)

4 Conformation Information Puppy & Youth Classes 4-6 month Male/Female For all Rottweilers between the ages of 4 and 6 months. 6-9 month Male/Female For all Rottweilers between the ages of 6 and 9 months month Male/Female for all Rottweilers between the ages of 9 and 12 months month Male/Female For all Rottweilers between the ages of months month Male/Female For all Rottweilers between the ages of months. Adult Classes Open Male/Female For all Rottweilers 24 months and older that do not possess an ARV recognized Schutzhund or IPO title, championship or Sieger/Siegerin Title. Champion Male/Female - For all Rottweilers 24 months and older who have earned a ARV, VDH, FCI, AKA, CKC, Championship or from any country where the Championship was awarded by an FCI recognized kennel club. Proof of titles must be sent with entry. Originals available at the show. Sieger/Siegerin For all Rottweilers 24 months and older that have earned a Sieger or Siegerin title at an ARV National or Regional Show, and which possess an ARV ZTP and/or a VDH sanctioned Schutzhund title. Proof of titles must be sent with entry. Originals available at the show. Gebrauschund Male/Female For all Rottweilers with a Schutzhund title that have not earned a Sieger/Siegerin title. Proof of titles must be sent with entry. Originals available at the show. Veteran Male/Female For all Rottweilers 7 years or older the day of the show. ****Dogs eligible to enter the ARV Sieger or Siegerin class may not enter the Open, Champion or Working class, however, the dog may enter the Veteran class if age permits. Non-Regular Classes Kennel Group: Entered by the kennel owner. A minimum of three dogs bred by the kennel owner representing their breeding program and registered with the kennel name of the entrant. Progeny must be from at least two different litters. (not a repeat breeding) and must be entered in regular classes. The kennel owner need not be the registered owner of the dogs. Stud Dog/Brood Bitch: Entered by the owner of the stud dog/brood bitch. The stud dog/brood bitch and at least 3 of his/her progeny from two different litters (not a repeat breeding) must appear in the ring. The stud dog/brood bitch must have been minimum 24 months of age at the time of breeding and have an ARV approved hip certification. Class will be evaluated on the merits of the offspring. The owner of the stud dog/brood bitch need not be owner of the offspring. The offspring must first be entered in the show s regular classes. Conformation Entry Information Puppies (under 12 months), Youth (12-24 months) Adult Classes Non-Regular Classes (Stud dog/brood Bitch and Kennel Group) Copies of support documents for all accomplishments and titles MUST be sent with the entry form for the Champion, Gebrauschund, and Sieger & Siegerin class. Originals must be available at the show for inspection at the time of the class. A copy of dogs AKC or Foreign registration must be sent in for all dogs participating in the show. Working Events AD, BH, BBT, ZtP & Korung ARV approved scorebooks are available for $5.00 prior to the start of working events. Online entries will be accepted thru There will be a link on Show Registry to pay ARV directly for entries via PayPal. For those that want to mail in their entries, send entries and copies of supporting documents along with your check for your entry fees to: Christina Meacham 5710 Vice L ane, Burlington, KY Catalog Ads Inside Front Cover: $ Inside Back Cover: $ Back Cover: $ Full page Ad: $75 Half page Ad: $50 ads to entries@arv.org Ads must be no less than 266 dpi and in jpg, doc or pdf format. Ads must be submitted no later than September 1, ***All ads and payments must be received by September 1, 2010*** Please send all payments for catalog ads made payable to: Christina Meacham 5710 Vice Lane Burlington, KY 41005

5 Additional Show Information Sieger and Siegerin are chosen from the winners of the Open, Sieger/Siegerin, Gebrauchshund, Champion and Veteran classes. At ARV Regional or National Sieger shows, dogs eligible for Sieger and Siegerin must possess and ARV ZtP, ARV BBT or a SchH/IPO/VPG titles. Once a dog is eligible for the Champion, Gebrauchshund, Sieger class, the dog may not be entered in the Open class. When a dog is eligible for more than one class, the dog s owner determines the entry. If a dog is eligible for the Sieger or Siegerin class the dog may not be entered in any other class with the exception of Non-Regular classes (Stud Dog/Brood Bitch/Kennel). Photo copies of supporting documents for all titles and accomplishments MUST be sent with the entry for the Champion, Gebrauchshund, Sieger and Siegerin classes. Original documents must also be available for inspection at the show. Entries received without proof of working title, Champion titles or ARV Sieger/Siegerin titles included will be entered into the Open class. Effective June 1, 2002, all dogs 36 months of age or older entered in ARV sanctioned events must possess an ARV recognized hip certification (OFA, PennHip, ADRK or other FCI recognized hip rating). Dogs that do not meet these requirements will not be permitted to enter. Dogs over the age of 9 mths that are found to have missing teeth will be dismissed from the ring and will not be critiqued. As of January 1, 2003, dogs born in countries with anti-docking laws as of the dog s date of birth must be shown with a natural tail. If a dog is presented at a show and has a tail that has been docked in violation of these rules, the dog will not be permitted to show and the dog will be banned from all future ARV events. Dogs are shown in a natural stance, no hand stacking allowed. Double handling is permitted. Dogs must be baited from outside the ring. Absolutely no food allowed in the ring or for baiting purposes. Adult classes will be moved (run) long enough for the judge to evaluate the dog s movement and fitness. At no time will handlers, runners, owners or spectators interfere with the judge (or any other exhibitor) or otherwise hinder their ability to assess the dogs being present to them in the ring. This includes the final baiting phase. One warning will be issued. If a second instance occurs, the offender will be asked to leave the ring area regardless if they are showing a dog entered in the class or not and will forfeit any entry fees. No class changes will be allowed on the day of the show. No exceptions! The decision of the judge is final. No appeals will be heard. Area Airports CVG Northern KY Greater Cincinnati International Airport. Location is Florence, KY. Approximately 10 minutes from the host hotel and 30 minutes from the show site. SDF - Louisville Airport. Location is 1 ½ hours from host hotel and 1 hour from show site. DAY Dayton International Airport. Locations is 1 ½ north of host hotel and 2 hrs from show site. Northern KY Tourism Find out what is offered in the area Judge s Dinner Saturday, Sept. 11 th, 2010 at 7pm. The judges dinner will be held on the show grounds in the club house following the show. Steak or Chicken with sides /$20 Beer will also be available. Please register before the show.

6 Begleithund BH The Begleithund or BH was developed as a preliminary character evaluation designed to keep aggressive, sharp, shy, or nervous dogs from participating in the sport of Schutzhund. There are two parts to the BH. The first is an obedience test. The exercises are done in groups of two dogs/handlers. Both teams report to the judge and state their name; their dog s name and that they are trialing for the BH. The judge then directs each team to their appropriate locations. While one team is performing the heeling exercises, the other team is doing the long down. The second part is a traffic sureness/temperament test. This part of the test consists of exercises are conducted in the open in areas with some traffic. The BH is a pass/fail test. In order to ear the title, BH, the dog must obtain at least 70 percent of the available points in the obedience test. The dog and handler may then proceed to the traffic test. In the traffic testing, there are no points, the dog will either pass or fail. While the dog must obtain the required points to pass, judges are looking for the overall picture of the exercises. The minimum age for the BH trail is 15 months. Once a dog has attained this title, it can proceed on to compete in the regular Schutzhund, FH tracking titles and breed tests. BH Requirements: The dog must be at least 15 months of age. An ARV or VDH-approved scorebook. Awards Appropriate awards will be awarded 1 st through 4 th places for all classes. Any and all award donations will be greatly appreciated. All award donors will be recognized in the show catalog. Sponsorship categories are listed below. Individual Trophy Sponsorships Any of the following awards may be sponsored with a $75 donation for name mention in catalog and receive a half page ad. Best Male Puppy Youth Sieger Sieger Best Female Puppy Youth Siegerin Siegerin Class Trophy Sponsorships Any of the following classes (2 awards) may be sponsored with a $50 donation for name mention in catalog, or $75 donation for name mention in catalog and receive a half page ad. 4-6 month males month males Champion Females 4-6 month females month females Veteran Males 6-9 month males Open Males Veteran Females 6-9 month females Open Females Sieger Class 9-12 month males Working Males Siegerin Class 9-12 month females Working Females Kennel Class month males Champion Males Stud Dog month females Brood Bitch Contact: Christina Meacham or entries@arv.org Reserve your trophy sponsorship today! Make checks payable and send to: Christina Meacham 5710 Vice Ln Burlington, KY PayPal also accepted entries@arv.org

7 Zuchttauglichkeitsprufung (ZtP) Zuchttauglichkeitsprufung (ZtP) translate certifies that a Rottweiler is acceptable as breeding stock. The ARV strongly holds that the ZtP is imperative to preserve the correct Rottweiler in both conformation and character, and is highly recommended for all dogs before breeding. There are several phases in the ZtP. The dog is first measured, weighed and critiqued to prove them free of disqualifying faults. Next the dog and handler must perform an obedience routine during which a gun is fired twice, to test the dog s sureness in the face of noise. The dog must also heel through a crowd and allow several people to close in on him without display of fear or unwarranted aggression. In the character portion of the test, the dog is rated on characteristics including self sufficiency, temperament, courage, protection drive, fearlessness and attentiveness. A copy of the ZtP form is given to the dog s owner and another copy is kept on record by the ARV and entered into the ARV Korbuch. ZtP Requirements The owner and/or handler of the dog must be ARV members. The dog must be at least 2 years of age and must be tattooed. The dog must possess no disqualifying faults according to the current FCI Rottweiler Standard with the exception of the docked tail, which ARV recognizes provided the dog s country of origin still allows tail docking. The dog must have successfully completed an ARV or VDH sanctioned BH. All Rottweilers must present original AKC, CKC, ADRK, ARV or FCI registration papers; AKC, CKC, ADRK or ARV certified pedigree or a certified pedigree from country of origin, and original ARV approved hip certification. A copy of each of these documents must be included with the dog s entry form. An official veterinary weight certificate dated within 7 days of the test. An ARV or VDH-sanctioned scorebook. Korung The Korung is an advance breeding suitability test for Rottweilers who have already achieved their ZtP breed test. Rottweilers that pass this test are endorsed for breeding for a two-year period. Korung Requirements The owner and/or handler of the dog must be ARV members. Males must be at least 36 months of age and possess a Schutzhund III. Females must be at least 36 months of age and posses a Schutzhund I. The dog must have successfully completed an ARV, ADRK, VDH, DVG, USA or FCI sanctioned AD. The dog must also possess an ARV or VDH sanctioned ZtP. The dog must have an eye color of 3A or darker and their mouths must be at least 2/3 dark pigment. The dog must have received at least 3 conformation ratings of SG or V by at least 2 different judges. All Rottweilers must present original AKC, CKC, ADRK, ARV or FCI registration papers; AKC, CKC, ADRK or ARV certified pedigree or a certified pedigree from country of origin, and original ARV approved hip certification. A copy of each of these documents must be included with the dog s entry form. An official veterinary weight certificate dated within 7 days of the test. An ARV or VDH-sanctioned scorebook. At the end of the 2 year period, the dog repeats the Korung again additionally providing proof of correct progeny. If the dog passes the second time, it is endorsed for breeding until the age of 9 years for dogs and 8 years for bitches, at which time the dog is to be retired from breeding. The Korung bis EzA test is available through the ARV for ARV members only. Breed Test Information Basic Breed Test (BBT) The ARV offers the BBT to test the temperament and breed suitability of Rottweilers whose owners have chosen not to perform grip or protection work, or who do not have a convenient place to train their dog for protection work. Additional temperament tests are given which include an unfriendly stranger who approaches the dog and retreats without any physical contact. The BBT is comparable to the ZtP in all other respects. The BBT is a pass or fail test. * All dogs will be measured, weighed and critiqued to determine them free of disqualifying faults. All dogs will be required to perform a short obedience routine consisting of a U shaped heeling pattern on leash,, and off-leash sit out-of-motion, and an off-leash down-out-of-motion with a recall. Dogs will also have to pass a group test and gun sureness test as in a ZtP. The dog must hold a long down on the field with the handler thirty paces away while another dog performs the same routine. The dog will also be walked on leash in a high traffic area such as a shopping center. The character portion of the test will be on leash. With the dog and handler in a stationary position, a person will come out of the hiding place in an aggressive manner. The person will come within ten feet of the dog and stay there for ten seconds before retreating back to the hiding place. The final test consists of the dog walking on leash with the handler, toward a person covered completely with a white sheet. The dog will be stopped thirty fee from the person at which point the person in the sheet will begin to walk slowly toward the dog and stop ten feet in front of the dog. BBT Requirements The owner and/or handler of the dog must be ARV members. The dog must be at least 18 months of age. The dog must also be tattooed. An ARV or VDH approved scorebook. The dog must posses no disqualifying faults according to the current FCI Rottweiler Standard with the exception of the docked tail, which ARV recognizes provided the dog s country of origin still allows tail docking. All Rottweilers must present original AKC, CKC, ADRK, ARV or FCI registration papers; AKC, CKC, ADRK or ARV certified pedigree or a certified pedigree from country of origin, and original ARV approved hip certification. A copy of each of these documents must be included with the dog s entry form. *At this time, dogs that fail will be allowed to repeat the test once at a later date. **If the dog is under 24 months at the time of test or does not yet posses an ARV approved hip certification, the BBT is only provisionally awarded until the dog obtains an official ARV approved hip certification. Proof of this certification must be provided to the ARV Superintendent.

8 Current ARV Recognized Titles: Working Titles SchH/VPG/IPO I, II, III FH I, II BH, AD, WH, All AKC/CKC Working Titles Breed Tests* BBT, ZtP, Korung, Gekort bis (date), Gekort bis EzA Champion Titles ARV CH, FCI CH, VDH CH, AKC CH, CKC CH *ARV Breed tests require ARV membership **Only the above titles will be listed in the show catalog Registering A Dog With The ARV Procedure and Requirements to Register A dog with the ARV If a dog loses a tooth or other body part (e.g. tail, testicles, etc.) and is not registered with the ARV and has not met the requirements to apply for a letter of exemption, the dog may no longer be shown in conformation or attempt breed suitability tests. Therefore, ARV Registration of your dog is strongly recommended. The procedure to register your dog with the ARV is as follows: Owner(s) must be ARV members. The dog must be six months of age or older. The dog must have full dentition and possess no disqualifying faults. The dog must be critiqued by two ARV Certified judges or one ARV judge and one ARV Breed Warden (Show Secretary). This can be done at any ARV show or working event. The cost is $15.00 and is payable to the ARV. One copy of the critique will be given to the owner of the dog. The other copy of the critique will be sent to the ARV Business Administrator of Records to serve as certification and documentation of the dog s full dentition and structure, in case of future accident. Procedure and Requirements to Obtain a Letter of Exemption To apply for a letter of exemption for a lost tooth or other lost body part, you must be an ARV Member and the dog must be registered with the ARV or possess an ARV BBT or ARV ZtP. If you require a letter of exemption but do not meet the above requirements, you can obtain an exemption letter by following the below procedures. 1. Obtain a notarized letter from your vet stating that the lost tooth or other body part was surgically removed. The letter must include the tattoo number of the dog and the reason for the surgery. This letter must be sent to the ARV Superintendent along with a letter asking for the exemption, a completed and signed ARV membership form with a check for membership dues. 2. The request for a letter of exemption will be sent to the ARV Head Judge. Once the ARV Head Judge approves the above mentioned letter, the dog must be taken to a designated ARV show and go through the normal registration procedure as outlined in the previous section. 3. At this time if all requirements have been met, the letter of exemption will be issued upon approval of the ARV head Judge.

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