I. GENERAL
Show rules are based on USCA Breed Show Regulations, which are binding unless otherwise stated herein.
Entrants are advised that they must submit the following original documents: pedigree and registration papers
from the country of origin upon registration check-in for the dog being entered into the show as well as proof
of training titles, breed survey, and hip/elbow certification, if applicable or awarded. Acceptable training titles
are IPO, IGP, RH 2b, DPO, HGH, and others deemed acceptable by the Breed Advisory Committee. Dogs
brought to the show must provide proof of proper vaccination, this is required by law.
Not acceptable for entry into the show are dogs that seem to be unhealthy or have an unhealthy appearance.
Dogs not entered in the show cannot be brought into/onto the show grounds.
Should a dog entered in classes 12-months and older become sick after the Stand Exam, the dog must be
presented to the show veterinarian for examination. A written note from the show veterinarian is required for
withdrawal from the show. Without exception, this written note is to be delivered to the presiding judge of the
appropriate class. Dogs that are withdrawn from the show without explicit permission of the presiding judge
must be given the rating of insufficient.
Participants must be alert to prevent their dogs from coming into contact with other dogs. The show organizer
is not responsible for injury/damage to any dogs, damages caused by another dog and/or in the event of the
theft of any dog. A judge’s decision at a breed show is final. A protest is not permitted. For dogs entered and
not presented, the full entry fee is non-refundable. The exhibitor is responsible for sportsmanlike behavior and
presentation. The exhibitor is also responsible for truthful statements about his/her dog. Violations lead to
disqualification of the dog, expulsion from the show grounds and/or the initiation of a disciplinary procedure.

II. CLASSES AND SCHEDULE

The dogs will be judged in the following classes:

These classes will be judged on the first day of the event:
Baby Puppy Class (4-6 months) - Ratings awarded are: Very Promising (VP), Promising (P), Less Promising
(LP)
Junior Puppy Class (6-9 months) - Ratings awarded are: Very Promising (VP), Promising (P), Less Promising
(LP)
Senior Puppy Class (9-12 months) - Ratings awarded are: Very Promising (VP), Promising (P), Less Promising
(LP)
Adult Untitled Class (24+ months without working title) - Ratings awarded are: Very Good (SG), Good (G),
Sufficient (A), Insufficient (M)
Veteran Classes (over the age 6+ years) - Rating is not awarded, just a placing

These classes will be judged on the second day of the event:
Youth Dog HGH Class (12-18 months) - Ratings awarded are: Very good (SG), Good (G), Sufficient (A),
Insufficient (M)
Youth Dog Class (12-18 months) - Ratings awarded are: Very good (SG), Good (G), Sufficient (A), Insufficient
(M)
Young Dog HGH Class (18-24 months) - Ratings awarded are: Very good (SG), Good (G), Sufficient (A),
Insufficient (M)
Young Dog Class (18-24 months) - Ratings awarded are: Very good (SG), Good (G), Sufficient (A), Insufficient
(M)

These classes will be judged on the third day of the event:

Progeny Groups
HGH Working Dog Class (over 24 months with HGH title) - Ratings awarded are: Excellent (V), Very Good
(SG), Good (G), Sufficient (A), Insufficient (M)

RH 1, RH 2a Class (24+ months with RH 1, RH 2a title) – Ratings awarded are: Very Good (SG), Good (G),
Sufficient (A), Insufficient (M)
Working Dog Class (over 24 months with working title, including RH 2b) – Ratings awarded are: Excellent
(V), Very Good (SG), Good (G), Sufficient (A), Insufficient (M).
Kennel Groups

The judging in each class starts with the Stand Exam. The judge carefully studies the anatomy, structure, and
character of the dog. The character of the dog is tested and the judge will always observe the dog in this respect.
There will be a test for Gun sensitivity steadiness in the rings. Puppy Classes are excluded from this test. Once
this judging has been completed, the dogs will be required to start gaiting. The function of the bones and
muscles, firmness of the ligaments and joints, rhythm of movement, strength and endurance, as well as liveliness
are now very carefully evaluated.

To be eligible for the rating of V (Excellent), dogs must possess the “a” Stamp or OFA Certification (if born
after October 1, 2021) for hip & elbows, when over the age of three and one-half years, the dog must have a
current Breed Survey. The age of the dog for determining the proper class placement will be determined by the
age of the dog when it is presented before the judge (meaning the day the dog steps into the ring).

Maternal Family Class
The Maternal Family consists of 4 animals (dogs and/or bitches) from one Kennel, which can be attributed to
the direct dam line (maternal kennel name), and must bear the same kennel name.
For registration purposes at the Show, the entry “Maternal-Family“ will be an individual registration form
A minimum of 4 dogs entered from 1 maternal name – male or female – must be be presented. The dogs must
come directly the from dam’s line and must have the maternal kennel name
The Maternal Family may consist of either permitted coat type (SC/LC)
The presentation and evaluation of maternal family is a separate competition. 50% of the participating animals
do not have to be shown in their respective classes. However, registration applies for all animals entered
All dogs must have the appropriate qualifications for their age in terms of titles, breeding surveys and HD/ED
results
1. Dogs over 2.5 years of age with no working title are not eligible
2. Dogs over 3.5 years without a breed survey are not eligible
3. All dogs entered must be from parents that are titled/breed surveyed
4. At least one of the dogs must be presented in the working class
If a dog entered in the Maternal Family class becomes ill before the final evaluation, the breeder is free
to continue competing or to withdraw the Maternal-Family. If the minimum number cannot be reached due to
a dog falling ill, the Maternal Family cannot participate in competition
The evaluation of the Maternal-Family will take place in the ring for Breeders Group
Mother-Family Class presentation will immediately precede the performance of the Progeny Group
Participation in the Maternal-Family competition must be recorded in the catalog. All dogs that are part of
the presentation must be listed individually, under the maternal name. A breeder may register several Maternal
Families in the same event

Explanation of Conformation Assessments and Ratings:
Puppy Classes: The following assessments are made. The assessments cannot be interpreted as an evaluation
of breeding worth.
VP (very promising): Animals conforming fully to the breed standard or have minimal anatomical
shortcomings.
P (promising): Animals conforming to the standard but presenting clearly recognizable anatomical and
developmental shortcomings.
LP (less promising): Animals who are not outgoing enough or have faults which make them unfit for breeding.

Adult Dog Classes: The following ratings can be issued.

V (excellent): Animals in the Working Classes who, after undergoing a thorough examination, fully conform to
the breed standard, who are self–confident, outgoing, and indifferent to gun fire, whose pedigree reflects proof
of the “a” stamp or OFA certification and when more than 3–1/2 years old, must contain a current breed
survey. Double premolars #1 are allowed. OFA not accepted after October 1, 2021.
SG (very good): Highest rating given in the Youth and Young Dog Classes for animals who fully conform to
the breed standard. In the Working Classes, this rating goes to animals which meet the requirements for
“excellent” but show minor anatomical shortcomings. It also applies to anatomically faultless animals who
measure up to one centimeter over or under size limits, or have one missing premolar #1 or one incisor.
G (good): Applies to animals who conform to the standard, but show clearly recognizable anatomical
shortcomings. Missing teeth as follows: two missing premolars #1; or one missing premolar #1 and one missing
incisor; or one missing premolar #2; or one missing premolar #3; or two missing incisors; or one missing
premolar #2 and one incisor; or one missing pre- molar #2 and one missing premolar #1, or 2 missing
premolars #2.
A (sufficient): Applies to animals who are on the day of the show, sensitive to gun fire, do not display the
required outgoing behavior or whose overall condition including anatomical factors does not permit awarding
of a higher rating. M (insufficient): Applies to animals who are gun shy, show poor character and/or do not
display the required degree of outgoing behavior or have faults which preclude their use for breeding. This
ranking applies also to animals that exceed the upper and/or lower measurement limits by more than one
centimeter.
M (insufficient): mandates issuance of a “Unavailable for Progeny Registration” notation which must be
requested by the breed judge.

Explanation of the hip ratings:
a1 = “a” normal, OFA (E) = OFA excellent, a2 = “a” fast normal, OFA (G) = OFA good, a3 = “a” noch
zugelassen, OFA (F) = OFA fair, a6 = foreign certification

Explanation of Entry Information:
An * before a dog’s name means that the dog is breed surveyed. Dog’s registered name, date of birth, (age in
years, months) USCA registration, additional registration, tattoo, micro-chip, working titles, breed survey rating,
hip certification, (sire’s name, sire’s registration, sire’s working titles, dam’s name, dam’s registration, dam’s
working titles. B: breeder’s name and country of origin, O: owner’s name, country of origin, Co–O: co– owner’s
name.

III. ADDENDUM
Officiating Judges are not allowed to judge any dog(s) at a Breed Show which they have owned, co-owned or
those which have been in their possession at any time in the past 12-months (the date of notification of the
transfer of ownership shall be decisive in cases of possession). Nor will they be able to judge those dogs which
have been bred by them, as well as any dogs owned or co-owned by, or in the possession of, close relatives (1st
and 2nd degree). For this purpose, the term “close relatives” also refers to life partnerships, groups of owners
and shared households. In this respect, please note that, as of immediately, any dogs which fulfill the criteria
mentioned may not be judged by the Judge of the respective class at a Breed Show.