United States Rottweiler Club National IPO Championship, ABST, LBST, & BST and National Sieger Show Hosted By: 1
IPO Championship: November 30 th -Dec 1st, 2012 National Sieger Show: December 1-2, 2012 Location: McVicker Park, Lake Elsinore, CA IPO judge: Ted Hartman, DVG Conformation, ABST, LBST, & BST judge: Uwe Petermann, ADRK (Judging Males) Conformation: Carla Lensi, FCI/IFR (Judging Females) This is a USRC Sanctioned Event Entries Close November 25, 2012 (please note entries for breed tests need to be 10 days before test) No Late Entries Will be Accepted, Entry Fees are Non-Refundable Online Entries available at http://www.zooza.com/event583.php 2
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Subject to Change, final schedule to be printed on confirmation emails) Thursday November 29 th 2012: 9:00 a.m- 4pm Field Practice 10:00 a.m 6:00 p.m. General Board Meeting (RV Marina and Resort Lake Elsinore) 6:30 p.m. Competitor Welcome and IPO Draw, Hosted by Lakeside Kennels, Friday November 30 th 2012: 4pm IPO Obedience Saturday, December 1, 2012: All IPO tracking (meeting time and place to be provided on confirmation email) 8:00 a.m. Male Puppy classes (4-6, 6-9, 9-12) followed by Female Puppy classes (4-6,6-9, 9-12) Lunch at Judge s Discretion Male Youth classes (12-18, 18-24) followed by Female Youth classes (12-18, 18-24) Naming of 2012 National Best Puppy Male and 2012 National Best Puppy Female Naming of 2012 National Youth Sieger and 2012 National Youth Siegerin Judge s Dinner: 8:00pm Location: Don Jose s Mexican Restaurant Sign up at show or by calling Juwan Hurd prior to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday, December 2, 2012: 8:00 a.m. Measuring, critique, and temperament test of all Breed Tests All IPO Protection Adult Conformation Judging to follow IPO Protection Open Males, Champion, Working, Sieger, Open Females, Champion, Working, Siegerin, Closing IPO Ceremonies (Naming of 2012 National IPO Champion and Presentation of 2012 National Championship Trophies) Naming of 2012 National Sieger/Siegerin and Select Male/Female GENERAL INFORMATION Show Contact: Juwan Hurd email: jhurd@southcoastrc.com or telephone: 626.848.2542 Working Championship Contact: Janay Greenlee email: schh3rotts@gmail.com or telephone 619.871.3684 Entry Fees: ** Use the generic USRC Entry form frmevententry.pdf sent with this premium or available for download at http://usrconline.org/forms.html. Acrobat Reader is required. Online entries available at http://www.zooza.com/event583.php National IPO Championship: IPO 1, 2, or 3: $100 BH: $50 Breed Suitability Test: $100 ABST/LBST: $125 3
National Sieger Show: Under 1 year (Puppy Classes): USRC Members $45.00, Non USRC Members $50.00 Over 1 year (Youth and Adult Classes): USRC member $50.00, Non-USRC member $55.00 Special Note: $10 DISCOUNT on show entry for any dog entered for IPO1, 2, or 3 in IPO Championship Payment: Make checks and money orders payable to: Southern Counties Rottweiler Club Send Show, BST and LBST entries and payment to: Juwan Hurd at S.C.R.C 31735 Riverside Dr. # C-224 Lake Elsinore CA 92530 IPO Entries and payment made out to SCRC can be sent to Janay Greenlee at 10013 Triple J Trail, Escondido, CA 92026 619-871-3684 Payment must accompany entry. Online entries available at http://www.zooza.com/event583.php ENTRY CLOSING DATE IS NOVEMBER 25, 2012. No late entries will be accepted. Entry confirmation will be provided via email. The number of Conformation dog entries that may be judged in a day is limited. Mail entries early. If using Express Mail, FedEx, or similar service, PLEASE REQUEST NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED. IPO CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION All entrants must have a USRC recognized Scorebook. All handlers and owners must be USRC Members. Tracking will be on plowed dirt. Blind 1 will be to Left BH, IPO 1, 2, 3 titles will be offered at this championship. THIS IS A ROTTWEILER ONLY IPO TRIAL. ALL dogs entered for this trial MUST be USRC registered and owned and handled by USRC members. Please send copies of USRC registration and USRC membership with entries. All entrants must be tattooed or microchipped. Information and location of practice fields week of November 30 will be in entry confirmation or available by calling Janay Greenlee at 619.871.3684 4
BREED SUITABILITY TEST INFORMATION Advanced Breed Suitability Test (ABST) and Lifetime Breed Suitability Test (LBST) Information: Information for Owners/Handlers of dogs entering ABST or LBST 1. The owner and/or handler of any dog is liable for any damage caused by his or her dog. 2. The entry form for ABST or LBST must be sent to the Breed Test Secretary before the entry closing date. (A minimum of 10 working days prior to the event). 3. Dogs born in countries where docking is forbidden by law, shall be shown with the tail left in its natural state. Effective for all dogs born on or after June 1, 1999. If a dog is presented at the ABST/LBST and has a tail, which has been cut in violation of these rules, the dog shall not be allowed to test. 4. Docked dogs born prior to December 31, 2011 in countries where docking is permitted are eligible for registration, may participate in USRC events and may be bred provided that the dog and its littermates were docked within seven (7) days of birth. 5. There shall be no preference in critiquing dogs with docked tails born prior to January 1, 2012 in countries where docked is or was permitted or for dogs with tails left in the natural state. 6. The dog must be tattooed. A microchip will be allowed in lieu of a tattoo provided the handler supplies a working scanner. 7. Copies of the following documents must be submitted with entry. a. Copy of USRC Membership Card for both owner and handler. b. Copy of USRC Registration for the dog being entered. c. Copy of USRC recognized Breed Suitability Test Certificate or ABST Certificate if entering an LBST. d. Copy of Scorebook showing titles earned, scorebook number and full name of dog. e. Copy of USRC recognized Hip Certification (OFA, GDC, FCI or HD-, HD+/-). f. The ADRK hip rating of HD+ will be allowed if an ADRK Ztp has also been earned. g. Copies of 3 (three) Show Critiques as described in LBST/ABST Prerequisites. h. Copy of certificate from the USRC Registrar confirming litter registration requirements if entering an LBST. 8. The following Original documents must be submitted to the Breed Test Secretary on the day of the Breed Test. a. USRC Membership Card for both owner and handler. A copy of the membership card will be accepted on the day of the show. This exception to the original document requirements applies to the membership cards only. b. USRC Registration for the dog being entered. c. USRC recognized Breed Suitability Test Certificate or ABST Certificate if entering an LBST. d. Scorebook showing titles earned, scorebook number and full name of dog. e. USRC recognized Hip Certification. f. Three (3) show critiques as described in LBST/ABST Prerequisites. g. Certificate from the USRC Registrar confirming litter registration requirements if entering an LBST. h. If the IPO/SchH/VPG titles, AD or the 3 show ratings are earned after the close of entries, these documents must be presented to the ABST secretary on the day of the test, prior to the start of the test. Should any of the prerequisites not be fulfilled prior to the start of the ABST, the dog shall not perform the test and no entry fee refunds are due to the entrant. ABST Prerequisites 1. Both the owner and handler must be USRC members. 2. The dog must be registered with USRC prior to the entry closing date. 3. A male must be a minimum of 36 months of age. A bitch must be a minimum of 30 months of age. 4. The dog must have passed a USRC recognized Breed Suitability Test prior to the entry closing date. 5. The dog must have obtained three (3) show critiques with a SG or V Rating. Two of these critiques must be from the Open, Working or Sieger Classes and must be from 2 (two) different USRC recognized Judges. 5
6. A male must have a valid USRC Recognized SchH/VPG/IPO3 title. A bitch must have a valid USRC Recognized SchH/VPG/IPO1 title. 7. The dog must have passed an Endurance Test (AD). 8. The dog must have correct mouth pigmentation and dark eyes (1a - 3a). 9. Dogs may receive an ABST in spite of lost teeth provided copies of the dog's BST and 3 show critiques from adult classes showing complete scissors bite are submitted with the entry and the original documentation is presented on the day of the Breed Test. LBST Prerequisites 1. Both the owner and handler must be USRC members. 2. The dog must be registered with USRC prior to the entry closing date. 3. A male must be a minimum of 36 months of age. A bitch must be a minimum of 30 months of age. 4. The dog must have previously passed a USRC recognized Advanced Breed Suitability Test. 5. The LBST may be attempted no sooner than the following year at the same annual event where the ABST was earned (i.e. if the ABST is earned at the National Sieger show, the LBST may be attempted at the National Sieger show the following year). 6. After obtaining a BST and before attempting an LBST a male must have sired at least 3 litters registered with USRC. A bitch must have whelped at least one litter registered with USRC. The progeny must have been evaluated by a USRC Breed Warden and must be found to be free of visible genetic faults. i.e. white spots, long hair, and deformities. 7. Dogs may receive an LBST in spite of lost teeth provided copies of the dog's ABST and three (3) show critiques from adult classes showing complete scissors bite are submitted with the entry and the original documentation is presented on the day of the Breed Test. ABST/LBST Performance Routine 1. For the ABST/LBST a performance level higher than that of a BST, with greater character examination is required. 2. Dogs must have a weight certificate from licensed veterinarian dated within 21 days of test, measured and critiqued. Character traits of the dog become more or less apparent during the weighing and measuring procedure. 3. The tattoo or microchip number shall be read out loud as part of the measuring and critique. 4. The following tests will be done to establish the interaction in a group and sensitivity to noise. a. The Group: The handler with dog on leash walks through a group of five to eight people. The handler and dog return to the center of the group where the dog sits. The group, when instructed by the judge, converges on the dog and handler and remains there until told by the judge to disperse. b. The Gun: The handler and dog walk away from the judge. At a distance of fifteen paces, a 22 short blank starter pistol is fired twice with a short interval in between. This exercise may be repeated at the judge's discretion. 5. Further character examination will be performed analogous to the SchH 3 routine. a) The handler and dog will report to the judge. The dog's tattoo or microchip number will be rechecked before the protection work begins. b) The dog must search 2 blinds (as in SchH 1). Failure to search the empty blind is grounds for dismissal by the Judge. c) The handler is to remain in center field while the dog barks and guards the helper in the blind. d) On instruction from the judge the handler moves to a position behind the dog. e) On instruction from the judge the handler calls his dog to heel. f) The handler tells the helper to step out of the blind and the handler repositions the dog. g) The handler searches the helper and returns to the blind. h) The helper escapes and the dog must chase and capture the helper. 6
i) The dog outs, with or without command from the handler. j) The helper re-attacks with two stick hits. k) The dog outs, with or without command from the handler. l) The handler goes to the dog and takes the dog by the collar. m) On instruction from the judge the handler heels his dog to the end of the field. n) Once positioned at the end of the field the handler may hold the dog by the collar in preparation for the test of courage. The dog should remain reasonably quiet. o) The helper will emerge from blind #5 or #6 and walk to the center of the field. p) The helper will turn and run towards the dog. As the helper turns towards the dog the handler releases his dog. q) The helper catches the dog. r) The dog outs, with or without command from the handler. s) The helper re-attacks with two stick hits. t) The dog outs, with or without command from the handler. u) The dog must stay and guard the helper until the judge instructs the handler to pick up the dog. v) The handler disarms the helper and does a side transport back to the judge. w) The handler gives the stick to the judge and reports that the test is finished. 6. Special attention will be paid to the natural inherited genetic characteristics of the dog. 7. Dogs that stray away from the helper more than 5 meters will be automatically failed. 8. Dogs that release the grip of the helper's arm due to the stick hits will be automatically failed. Breed Suitability Test (BST) Information The Breed Suitability Test (BST) is designed to select those Rottweilers that are worthy of being bred. The dog s conformation must be judged of breeding quality and free of disqualifying faults. The dog must have a valid hip certification number and have a tattoo or microchip (owner/handler responsible for providing reader) for identification. Once the conformation and soundness qualifications have been met, the dog s temperament is tested. This test includes a gun sureness test, a protection test, and a test to insure that the dog is stable around the public. The United States Rottweiler Club strongly believes that these tests are vital to maintain the Rottweiler in type and temperament and should be the cornerstone of any breeding program. BST Prerequisites Information for Owners & Handlers The BST will be conducted according to the USRC regulations. The judgment of the Kormeister or Judge is final. No appeals are possible. BST critiques are not official until checked, recorded and signed by the Head Breed Warden and/or the Administrator of Records. After the BSTs are approved, the original copy will be forwarded to the dog owner. The BST paperwork must be complete and available for inspection on the day of the test. If this is not done, the BST will not be signed and will be deemed invalid. The dog may retest. Both the owner(s) and handler must be USRC members. The owner and/or handler of any dog are liable for any damage caused by his or her dog. The dog must be registered with USRC. The dog must be tattooed. A microchip will be allowed in lieu of a tattoo provided the handler supplies a working scanner. The dog must have a USRC recognized hip certification. The dog must have passed the Schutzhund BH. The entry form for the BST must be sent to the Host Club before the entry closing date. Other BST Information The USRC Standard for the Rottweiler (FCI Standard #146/16.01.1996/GB) will be used for judging this event. Males shall be judged first, followed by females with females in season last. 7
If a dog fails the character or protection phase of the BST two more attempts may be made. If the dog does not pass the BST on the third attempt, it will be deemed unbreedable. No further attempts will be allowed. All USRC sanctioned events for conformation shall be restricted to registered Rottweilers only. Dogs with Restricted USRC Registrations or AKC Limited Registrations may not enter a BST. Dogs born in countries where docking is forbidden by law, shall be shown with the tail left in its natural state. Effective for all dogs born on or after June 1, 1999: If a dog is presented at the BST and has a tail, which has been cut in violation of these rules, the dog shall not be allowed to test There shall be no preference in critiquing dogs with docked tails or for dogs with tails left in the natural state. Copies of the following documents must be submitted with BST entry. Copy of USRC Membership Card for both owner(s) and handler. Copy of USRC Registration for the dog being entered. Copy of scorebook showing titles earned, scorebook number, and full name of dog. If the BH is earned after the close of entries, a copy of the scorebook showing BH titles must be presented to the BST Secretary on the day of the Breed Test. Copy of USRC recognized Hip Certification. Copy of any prior BST attempts. Weight Certificate dated within 30 days of the test date. A copy of the USRC Registration Certificate may be accepted as proof of titles earned and hip certification if the required information appears on the registration certificate. The following ORIGINAL documents must be submitted to the BST Secretary on the day of the Breed Test. Entry into the BST will not be accepted without presenting these originals prior to taking the test. USRC Membership Card for both owner(s) and handler. A copy of the membership card will be accepted on the day of the show. This exception to the original document requirements applies to the membership cards only. USRC Registration Certificate for the dog being entered. Scorebook showing titles earned (must show BH), scorebook number and full name of dog. USRC recognized Hip Certification. Prior BST attempts. Weight certificate dated within 30 days of the test date. The USRC Registration Certificate may be accepted as proof of titles earned and hip certification if the required information appears on the Registration Certificate. BST Procedure: Complete information on BST prerequisites and procedure is available on the USRC web site at: http://www.usrconline.org/breedtestroutines.htm. 8
CONFORMATION SHOW INFORMATION THIS IS THE NATIONAL SIEGER SHOW! USRC membership is NOT required for entry into the conformation classes for this show. ALL entries in the Working and Sieger/Siegerin classes MUST be USRC Registered. All dogs in Champion Class that meet the requirements for Sieger/Siegerin MUST be USRC Registered. Eligibility for the Sieger/Siegerin title requires a SchH/VPG/IPO 1, 2, or 3, a USRC recognized breed suitability test, USRC registration, and a V rating on the day of the show. The Sieger/Siegerin will be selected from the eligible winners from the Champion, Working and Sieger/Siegerin classes. National Select Male/Female will be selected from the winners of the Open class and 1 st place winners of the Working and Champion classes that do not meet the requirements for the Sieger/Siegerin title. **All entries for Champion, Working, and Sieger/Siegerin classes MUST send proof of eligibility (photocopies) with entry forms and present original documents when checking in at the show. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS! ** **All Breed Suitability Test entrants must send copies of required documents (see BST info) with entry forms and present original documents when checking in for the BST at the show. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS! ** *** All dogs over 30 months of age MUST provide a valid hip rating, PASS OR FAIL, in order to be entered into the show. Classes Offered: This is the USRC National Sieger Show. Youth Sieger/Siegerin, Sieger/Siegerin and National Select Male/Female titles will be awarded. A USRC recognized working title and breed test is required to be named Sieger or Siegerin. "USRC has adopted FCI Standard #147/19.06.2000, which states "Tail: In natural condition, level in extension of the upper line; at ease may be hanging." Dogs born before the date of 1-1-12 which have tails docked in accordance with their country of origin may still be shown." Regular Classes: Puppy Classes: 4-6 Month Male/Female; 6-9 Month Male/Female; 9-12 Month Male/Female Youth Classes: 12-18 Month Male/Female; 18-24 Month Male/Female Adult Classes: Open Male/Female: For all Rottweilers 24 months and older without a Schutzhund or IPO title, a USRC recognized Championship or Sieger/Siegerin title. Need not be USRC registered to compete. Champion Male/Female: For all Rottweilers 24 months and older that have earned a USRC recognized Championship. This includes AKC and CKC Champions, International FCI Champions and any champion of Record from a country whose Championship was awarded by an FCI recognized kennel club. Those dogs entering the Champion class that are eligible to be awarded the USRC Sieger or Siegerin title must be USRC registered. Working Male/Female: For all Rottweilers 24 months and older with a USRC recognized SchH/VPG/IPO title who have not earned a USRC Sieger or Siegerin title. Must be USRC registered. Sieger/Siegerin Class: For all Rottweilers 24 months and older that have earned a Sieger or Siegerin title from a USRC National or Regional Show or have been awarded the USRC Universal Sieger or Siegerin title. Dogs eligible to enter the Sieger or Siegerin class may not enter the Open, Champion or Working class; however, the dog may enter the Veteran Class if the dog s age permits. 9
Non-Regular Classes: Veteran, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, and Kennel classes WILL NOT be offered at this show. Universal Sieger/Siegerin: The Universal Sieger & Siegerin program has been designed to promote the Rottweiler breeding in the United States of America, addressing both physical qualities as well as character attributes as the foundation of the true Rottweile Beginning with the year 2001, the United States Rottweiler Club will recognize and award a USRC Universal Sieger/Siegerin (year) as a title for Rottweilers. All Rottweilers owned by members in good standing of the United States Rottweiler club are eligible to receive this title under the following conditions: o The dog must possess a USRC recognized Breed Survey. o The dog must compete at the USRC National Schutzhund Championship that immediately precedes the USRC National Sieger show at which the Universal Sieger/Siegerin title is awarded. o The dog must receive a passing score with a TSB rating of pronounced at the National Schutzhund Championships. o Males must be a SchH3. Females must be minimum SchH1. o The dog receiving the highest number of points combined in both events will be declared as the Universal Sieger/Siegerin(year). A minimum of 10 points from each event (20 points total) is necessary. Dogs born in USRC registered litters will receive additional 5 points. The following points will be awarded: Points National Sieger Show Points National SchH Champ. 25 Sieger/Siegerin 25 National Champion 20 V 20 V 15 SG 15 SG 10 G 10 G In the event of several dogs achieving identical points (tie), tie-breakers shall take place in this order: o o o o The dog bred in the USA under United States Rottweiler Club regulations will be favored over any other dog. The points received from the performance in National Schutzhund Championships will dominate the other points. Males highest protection score dominates. Female s higher degree dominates; in the case that the females are of the same degree, the higher protection score dominates. The "Universal Sieger/Siegerin (year)" is an important title for our breeding goals and will therefore be recognized on the registration/ pedigree of the winner and any progeny bred under the breeding rules of the United States Rottweiler Club, and also entered into the breed book. The "Universal Sieger/Siegerin" will be recognized on the front cover of the USRC magazine within the following year of winning the award. The person handling the "Universal Sieger/Siegerin" in the National Schutzhund Championship event will receive a trophy award immediately following the declaration. Show Entry Information and Requirements: This is a German style conformation show. The judgment of the Judge or Kormeister is final. No appeals are possible. Dogs over 30 months old must provide a valid hip rating (pass or fail) and number, if applicable, by an USRC recognized organization. No dog shall be permitted to enter any class with missing teeth. Broken teeth, still visible in the mouth will be evaluated at the judge s discretion. 10
Once a dog is eligible for Champion or Working Class, that dog may not be entered in Open class. When a dog is eligible for more than one class, the owner determines the entry. If a dog is eligible for the Sieger/Siegerin Class, that dog may not be entered in any other class except Veteran (as age permits). Spayed or neutered dogs may not enter a USRC show with the exception of Veteran. Dogs born after June 1 st, 1999 in countries with anti-docking laws must be shown with a natural tail. If a dog is presented at a show and has a tail which has been cut in violation of these rules, the dog shall not be allowed to be shown. There shall be no preference for dogs with docked tails or for dogs with tails left in the natural state. USRC members may only dock tails on dogs within 7 days of birth. If a dog is presented at any USRC event and has a tail which has been docked after 7 days of age, the dog shall not be allowed to participate and shall be banned from future events. All USRC Members must show dogs in natural state on all dogs born on or after January 1, 2012. Copies of support documents for all accomplishments and titles must be sent with any entry for the Sieger, Champion and Working Classes. Entries will not be considered complete until all supporting documents and payment are submitted. The USRC Registration Certificate may be accepted as proof of titles earned and hip certification if the required information appears on the Registration Certificate. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS! No dog shall be permitted to enter any class or the BST if the entered dog s registration, hip certification (when applicable) and support documents for all accomplishments and titles are not available at the show for inspection at the time of the class. The USRC Registration Certificate may be accepted as proof of titles earned and hip certification if the required information appears on the Registration Certificate. Dogs with Restricted USRC Registrations or AKC Limited Registrations may not enter a USRC show. Dogs are to be shown in natural stance and may be baited with toys at the judge s discretion; hand stacking is discouraged. Double handling is encouraged. Classes will be moved (run) long enough for the judge to evaluate movement and fitness. You may change handlers as needed. Event will be held outdoors. Bring your own shade, cover, chairs, crates, and other comfort items for you and your dogs. Dogs will not be allowed to be tied-out at show site or ringside. Please use designated areas to exercise your dogs and clean up after them. Dress is informal. Show Ratings: Puppies (4-12mo) Youths (12-24 mo) Adults (24mo and over) VP: Very Promising V: Excellent V: Excellent P: Promising SG: Very Good SG: Very Good S: Satisfactory G: Good G: Good NP: Not Promising B: Satisfactory B: Satisfactory U: Unsatisfactory U: Unsatisfactory 11
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AIRPORTS: LAKE ELSINORE is less than a 1.5 hour drive (beware of rush hour traffic however) from LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX), JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT in ORANGE COUNTY (SNA), or LINDBERG FIELD, in SAN DIEGO (SAN). ONTARIO AIRPORT in ONTARIO CALIFORNIA (ONT) is an approximate 45 minute drive. DIRECTIONS TO IPO CHAMPIONSHIP & SHOW SITE: Lake Elsinore is off of California Interstate 15 in Riverside County, South of Ontario and San Bernardino and North of San Diego. AREA LODGING: Holiday Inn, 31573 Canyon Estates Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 (951) 674-4333 Use Southern Counties Rottweiler Club as Discount Code. Rooms must be booked by Nov 15 th to receive discount Best Western 31781 Casino Drive Lake Elsinore CA 92530 (951) 674-3131 Quality Inn 31808 Casino Drive Lake Elsinore CA 92530 (951) 674-9694 RV PARKING: RV parking is available ON SITE at the Lake Elsinore Marina & RV Resort 32700 Riverside Dr, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (951) 678-1300 Full hookups. CATALOG ADVERTISING: Please See Ad on Zooza for Ad information http://www.zooza.com/event583.php TROPHY DONATIONS: Please See Zooza Ad at http://www.zooza.com/event583.php RAFFLE DONATIONS: Each year we look forward to putting on a good raffle. Donations toward the raffle will help us have better prizes. Any donations are valuable and greatly appreciated. SOUTHERN COUNTIES ROTTWEILER CLUB reserves the right to bar entry, refuse further participation in this event and/ or remove/ have removed any exhibitor(s), spectator(s), their guests and/ or their dog(s) from the show grounds for any reason 12
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