Dog Trials 2010 Competition

American Obedience Dog of 2010

 

The American Obedience Dog of 2010 is an annual competition.

 

ALL DOGS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE ANNUAL COMPETITION BEFORE 1 NOVEMBER 2010. The Competition closes on 5 January the following year. Wins from any month will be accepted before closing date of the competition.

ENTRY FEES

The Annual Entry Fee- Free for 2010. Entrants must agree to the Terms and Conditions of entry before being accepted into the competition. Entries will be confirmed by email.

REGISTRATION

Each entrant must register online providing a photo of the dog (must be jpg attachment) to be included in the competition, and provide the following details-
•         Breed
•         Sex
•         Dogs name and title

•         Dog AKC Registration Number (or equivalent)        
•         Dogs date of birth
•         Owners Name
•         Owners address (must include country and state)
•         Owners Phone Number
•         Owners Email address
•         Sire and Dam of the Dog

•         Division where the dog is mainly trialed and resides           

The entrant provides surety to Showdogs (our Business) that they own the entrant. If the entrant is jointly owned, the entrant provides surety to Showdogs that they have the authority/agreement  with the co-owner/s to enter the dog in this competition.

ELIGIBILITY

 

1.       To be eligible for the American Obedience Dog Competition, all dogs must be registered with the American Kennel Club and reside in and be trialled in America during the time period.

2.       The time period for the American Obedience Dog of 2010 means between 1/1/2010 and 31/12/2010. Final submissions for the American Obedience Dog of 2010 close on 5 January the following year.

3.       The American Obedience Dog of 2010 competition is for the whole of the USA. If enough entries are received, it will also be divided into 13 Divisions (as per the American Kennel Club Schedule- see below).

4.       In that case, a dog shall be deemed to be entered under the Division for which they have submitted the most awards (not the most points).

5.       All Competitors compete for The American Obedience Dog of 2010. The dog with the highest overall points wins the American Obedience Dog of 2010 award.

6.       In the case of a draw, the highest number of 1^st Place awards will win. If outright winners are still not achieved, the most 1^st and 2^nd Place awards, then most 1^st, 2^nd & 3rd Place awards, and down the table until a winner can be declared.

POINTS

1.       For the American Obedience Dog of 2010 Competition, points will apply only for events licensed by the AKC or held by an AKC Member Club and held between 1/1/2010 and 31/12/2010.

2.       Entrants can submit all awards gained in each class and at each level of competition (e.g. High In Trial, 1 x Place & Qualifying, 1 x Place & Qualifying, or Qualifying only).

 

CLASSES

    ·    Novice A

    ·    Novice B

    ·    Open A

    ·    Open B

    ·    Utility A

    ·    Utility B

POINTS TABLE

 

Award	All Breeds	Restricted to Breed Trial	Restricted to Group Trial	State All Breeds Trial	National All Breeds Trials
High In Trial	17	12	14	20	21
Highest Combined Score in Open & Utility	16	11	13	19	20
1st Place	15	10	12	18	19
2nd Place	14	9	11	17	18
3rd Place	13	8	10	16	17
4th Place	12	7	9	15	16
Qualifying Score Novice A & B	8	8	8	10	11
Qualifying Score Open A	9	9	9	11	12
Qualifying Score Open B	10	10	10	12	13
Qualifying Score Utility A	11	11	11	13	14
Qualifying Score Utility B	12	12	12	14	15
Title Gained
CD	3
CDX	4
UD	5
UDX	6
OTCH	7
Champion of Record	8

The American Obedience Dog of the Year entrants can claim additional points when their dog gains a title during the time period. Proof via a copy of the certificate (including date) must be received by closing date to be included in the 2010 Competition. Please email evidence of this to judy@showdogs.com.au.

      
LEADERBOARDS

 The leaderboard for the American Obedience Dog of 2010 will be published as soon as wins are submitted.

 Any discrepancies/disputed wins will be checked with the entrant, and entrants may be required to provide proof of their win via notification from the Secretary of the Show. If proof is not provided and/or the dispute resolved by the close of the month, the win shall not be counted. No correspondence shall be entered into.

 

    ·    Division 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

    ·    Division 2: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

    ·    Division 3: District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

    ·    Division 4: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina

    ·    Division 5: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio

    ·    Division 6: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin

    ·    Division 7: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

    ·    Division 8: Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

    ·    Division 9: California

    ·    Division 10: Alaska

    ·    Division 11: Hawaii

    ·    Division 12: Puerto Rico

    ·    Division 13: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota