Fort Lauderdale Dog Club,Inc

AKC Delegate Advocacy

Dear AKC Member Club Officer:

The AKC Delegate Advocacy and Advancement Committee has prepared a letter and an information sheet regarding the role of the AKC Delegate, which also includes suggested criteria for selecting a Delegate. At the request of the committee to the AKC Board, the letter and information sheet have both been posted on the AKC web site here.

The Committee has also requested that the information be disseminated to all member club officers, and that it be given to new member clubs that apply for membership in the future.

Sincerely,

James P. Crowley
 

AKC Delegates Meeting - June 7, 2010

 

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

Highlights of the Delegates Meeting

June 7, 2010

Atlanta, Georgia

 

The Chair reported on the passing of two Delegates: Mary Jean Knott, Delegate for

County-Wide Dog Training Club since December 1990, died on December 10th, 2009.

Marieann Gladstone, Delegate for the Penn Ridge Kennel Club since August 2000, died on May 28th, 2010.

 

He also reported on the passing of several prominent AKC notables:

Richard Bauer; Roy Holloway; Bob Moore; Dee Hutchinson; and Corky Vroom.

 

The following club was approved as a member Club: Glen of Imaal Terrier Club.

 

The Chairman’s Report was as follows:

This year across all event types – conformation, companion and performance – that each one now offers a brand new AKC title.

 

Last month, conformation added the Grand Champion title. Judges now have the opportunity of awarding Grand Championship points to their Best of Breed and Best of Opposite winners as well as to additional AKC Champions with the Select Dog and Select Bitch award. In addition, all dogs that complete their Grand Champion title will receive an invitation to the AKC / Eukanuba National Championship.

 

Companion events, starting this summer, will offer a new Beginner Novice obedience title. This title is an excellent competitive event for both the novice handler and dog. Most exercises, a blend of Rally and Companion Dog, are completed on-leash.

In the Performance area, Earthdog competitors now have the opportunity to earn a new title –- the Endurance Earthdog –- the first since the program’s inception in 1993. This EE title provides a new challenge for dogs that have earned their Master Earthdog title by earning five double qualifications in master and senior.

As you can see it’s an exciting time for AKC exhibitors. Whether you want to further compete, add more titles or participate in parent club events, we hope these new AKC titles will inspire you to reach higher goals, remain longer on the competitive trail, and provide you with more ways to bond with your dog.

Last month the Board approved a fee for Conformation Judges excluding Delegates and those approved only for Junior Showmanship. This fee has since been withdrawn and sent back for more consideration.

There was a vote on a proposed amendment to Chapter 14, additional wording on National Championship Events of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Pointing Breeds - Rules for Pointing Breed Field Trials. This amendment establishes minimum standards for National Championship events. It was published in two issues of the AKC Gazette. The amendment was adopted by a two-thirds vote.

The Executive Secretary read proposed amendments as follows:

Article VII, Section 1, of the Charter and Bylaws of the American Kennel Club, would eliminate AKC Board term limits. the AKC Board of Directors. It will be published in two issues of the AKC Gazette, and voted on it at the September 2010 meeting.

Chapter 7, New Section 1, of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Dachshunds - Entry Requirements and Eligibility. This amendment to Chapter 7, New Section 1, of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedures for Dachshunds - Entry Requirements and Eligibility, would specify a minimum age of six months.

Chapter 7, New Section 1, of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Basset Hounds - Entry Requirements and Eligibility. This amendment to Chapter 7, New Section 1, of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Basset Hounds - Entry Requirements and Eligibility, would specify a minimum age of six months.

Chapter 7, New Section 1, of the Beagle Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Large Pack Field Trials - Entry Requirements and Eligibility. This amendment to Chapter 7, New Section 1, of the Beagle Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Large Pack Field Trials – Entry Requirements and Eligibility, would specify a minimum age of six months.

Chapter 7, New Section 1, of the Beagle Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Brace, Small Pack and Small Pack Option Field Trials and Two-Couples Pack Hunting Tests - Entry Requirements and Eligibility. This amendment to Chapter 7, New Section 1, of the Beagle Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Brace, Small Pack and Small Pack Option Field Trials and Two-Couples Pack Hunting Tests - Entry Requirements and Eligibility, would specify a minimum age of six months.

Chapter 5, Section 1, of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Dachshunds - Judges and Their Decisions. This amendment to Chapter 5, Section 1, of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Dachshunds - Judges and Their Decisions, would delete wording to permit officers of the club to judge, becoming consistent with other AKC venues and increasing the judges' pool.

Chapter 5, Section 1, Paragraph 2, of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Basset Hounds - Judges and Their Decisions. This amendment to Chapter 5, Section 1, Paragraph 2, of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Basset Hounds - Judges and Their Decisions, would require clubs to retain entry forms for one year.

These amendments were approved by the AKC Board of Directors and will be published in two issues of the AKC Gazette, and will be voted on it at the September 2010 meeting.

 

Mr. Sprung informed the Delegates that the September 2010 Delegates meeting will be held at the Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel on Tuesday, September 14th, and the AKC would be e-mailing and placing hotel information on the Delegate Portal after July 1st.

The December Delegates meeting will be held in Long Beach, California. The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach Hotel on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010.

 

Grand Champion Title

 

AKC Memo on the Grand Champion Title

To:

AKC Superintendents & Show Secretaries

From:

Robin L. Stansell

Subject:

Grand Championship

Date:

January 27, 2010

 This memo is to address anticipated exhibitor questions and to clarify the Grand Champion judging procedure.

 Who is Eligible for Grand Champion competition?

The following categories of dogs are entered in this competition:

  1. Dogs that are Champions of Record competing in Best of Breed or Best of Variety class.
  2. Dogs transferred to Best of Breed/Variety which according to their owners’ records have completed the requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed. (The showing of dogs whose championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of show where a dog completed the requirements for a championship according to the owners’ records.)
  3. Champions that win Non-Regular Classes and become eligible for Best of Breed competition. (Altered or spayed CH veteran class winners at independent specialties are eligible.)
  4. Winners Dog and Winners Bitch are not eligible for Grand Champion competition.

 At the judge’s discretion, Grand Championship points may be awarded to:

  1. Best of Breed or Variety
  2. Best of Opposite
  3. Select Dog
  4. Select Bitch

 Grand Champion competition will not continue beyond Best of Breed competition and in breeds that are divided into varieties, Grand Champion Competition will not continue beyond Best of Variety competition.

 What are the requirements to earn the Grand Champion Title?

  1. 25 Grand Champion points.
  2. A minimum of 9 points won at 3 shows with ratings of 3 or more points (Major wins) under three different judges, and one or more of the balance of points won under a 4th judge.
  3. At least one Champion of Record was defeated at three of these shows.

 How are Grand Champion points computed?

  1. Grand Champion points are only to be awarded to dogs the judge considers deserving.
  2. Grand Champions points awarded to the Best of Breed/Variety shall count all dogs of both sexes competing in the regular classes and in Best of Breed/Variety competition.
  3. Grand Champion points awarded to Best of Opposite Sex shall count all dogs of their sex competing in the regular classes and in Best of Breed/Variety competition.
  4. Grand Champion points awarded to Select Dog/Bitch shall count all dogs of their sex defeated in the Best of Breed/Variety competition as well as the dogs of their sex in the regular classes. (i.e. one less than the total entry in that sex)
  5. The entry of non-regular classes are not counted for computation of Grand Champion points to be awarded.

 Judging Procedure

1.    Choose BOB, BOW and BOS

2.    If quality warrants, choose a Select Dog (SD) and Select Bitch (SB) from the remaining Champions in the BOB ring (Do not consider BOW, WD or WB)

3.    Annotate the judge’s book certification as to the eligibility and quality of the Grand Champion points being awarded or withheld.

4.    Award BOB, BOW, SD and SB ribbons if determined to be of eligible and deserving of the Grand Champion title.  See: http://www.akc.org/pdfs/judges_sheet_conformation.pdf for example of the revised judge’s book form.

 Administration

  1. On May 12, 2010 Grand Champion competition will be included in all shows offering BOB or BOV competition.
  2. Premium lists – Other than prize listings, there is no requirement to address Grand Champion competition in the premium list since it is included in all shows that offer BOB or BOV.  However, there is no restriction should superintendents and secretaries want to bring attention to the new competition.
  3. Judging Schedule – No additional information is required.
  4. Ribbons – BOB and BOS do not require an additional ribbon.  Light blue & white ribbons for SD & SB.   Flat ribbons or rosettes are equally acceptable.  “Select” is acceptable wording however “Grand Champion Select” is acceptable and more descriptive. 
  5. Ring Markers – Just as with BOB, BOW and BOS, there is no AKC requirement to have SD and SB placement markers.  These markers are provided as a service by the club or superintendent.