Schedule 05E(21) - Rottweiler Specialist Championship Shows
KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
ROTTWEILER SPECIALIST CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS
SCHEDULE 5E (21)
1. LICENSING AND SHOW REGULATIONS
The Regulations relating to licensing and all other matters to do with the Show, as set out in Schedule 3 - Regulations for Championship Shows of the Constitution of The Kennel Union of Southern Africa, shall apply to this Schedule as far as they can be relevant to this Rottweiler specialist show schedule and as far as they do not conflict with the specific terms of this Schedule 5E (21)
2. SCOPE OF THE LICENCE
Only KUSA affiliated breed clubs who are in good standing, and who hold a Championship show breed license are able to host a Schedule 5E (21) Rottweiler Specialist Championship show. This show will be held under the provisions of this schedule and all such shows must be graded shows with critiques.
3. HOST CLUB
Any breed club affiliated to KUSA which is in good standing with the Rottweiler Breed Council.
4. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
4.1. All Rottweilers entered in the show are to be judged as presented on the day. No certificates of any kind, attesting to the condition of a dog or with regard to any physical attribute on any day may be taken into account.
4.2. It is a condition of entry that all exhibitors abide by the rules pertaining to double handling and attraction from outside the ring.
4.2.1. No more than 2 persons may attract the dog during the critique process
4.2.2. No live animals of any kind may be used to attract the dog
4.2.3. No equipment associated with protection work may be used for attraction at any time. Specifically, whips, armguards, bite sausages, protection suits and any firearm or copy.
4.2.4. The decision on the above of the show manager is final.
4.3. All dogs entering the ring shall be positively identified by microchip against the catalogue, no dogs may enter the ring before being positively identified in the marshalling area. In cases where positive identification is not possible (no chip can be located) the dogs details are to be documented on the relevant Identification discrepancy form and the disclaimer signed by the owner/authorised agent of the dog before entering the ring. The owner/authorised agent of the dog has 60 days to re micro chip the dog and inform both KUSA and the relevant show holding club. The show holding club must send a copy of the signed Identification discrepancy form to the RBC ID convenor and the update of the new microchip number once received. The RBC ID convenor will maintain a national spreadsheet which will be updated and distributed to all clubs once any updates/additions have been received. Any awards/qualifications/prizes may be withheld or cancelled until the RBC ID convenor and KUSA have received the new ID number.
4.4. All dogs re-entering the ring for awards must be re identified before re-entering the ring.
5. JUDGES
5.1. Only Specialist judges meeting the following requirements may judge a show held under this schedule.
5.1.1. Any Rottweiler specialist judge qualified under the auspices of the Rottweiler Breed Council of KUSA and in good standing with KUSA and the RBC.
5.1.2. Specialist Rottweiler judges from a list of countries which for the time being is:
5.1.2.1. Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland who are also
approved by KUSA.
6. CLASSES
6.1. Classes for this show shall be as laid down in Schedule 3 of the KUSA constitution.
6.2. All dogs shown in the Neutered Dog class may only receive a maximum grading of “OB”.
6.3. All dogs shown in the Baby Puppy Dog/Bitch class may only receive a maximum grading of “vsp”.
7. AWARDS
7.1. Classes for this show shall be as laid down in Schedule 3 of the KUSA constitution.
7.2. Only “V” graded dogs may compete for the CC and RCC.
7.3. Dogs may be awarded “V” gradings from 12 months or older (Only for truly exceptional exhibits)
8. GRADINGS
|
Age |
Grading |
English Description |
German Description |
|
|
6 to 12 Months |
v v |
Very Promising |
Vielversprechend |
May be awarded to a puppy under 12 months of age. Who already at this young age shows although not fully developed yet, that is comes very close to the ideal standard of the breed. Must be in excellent condition and show typical characteristics. Have a complete dentition and be of well balanced proportions. Minor imperfections can be ignored |
|
6 to 12 Months |
vsp |
Promising |
Versprechend |
May be awarded to a puppy under 12 months of age which, already at this young age, and although not yet fully developed, shows typical features of its breed. A few minor faults may be tolerated but none of the morphological nature. |
|
6 to 12 Months |
w v |
Little Promise |
Wenig Versprechend |
May be awarded to a puppy under 12 months of age which, already at this young age, and although not yet fully developed, shows that it possesses the main features of its breed, however showing faults and provided these are not concealed. |
|
Over 12 Months |
V |
Excellent |
Vorzüglich |
May only be awarded to a dog which comes very close to the ideal standard of the breed, which is presented in excellent condition, displays a harmonious, well-balanced temperament, is of high class and has excellent posture. Its superior characteristics in respect of its breed permit that minor imperfections can be ignored; it must however have the typical features of its sex. |
|
Over 12 Months |
SG |
Very Good |
Sehr Gut |
May only be awarded to a dog which possesses the typical features of its breed, which has well-balanced proportions and is in correct condition. A few minor faults may be tolerated but none of a morphological nature. This award can only be granted to a dog that shows class. |
|
Over 12 Months |
G |
Good |
Gut |
Is to be awarded to a dog that possesses the main features of its breed however showing faults provided these are not concealed. |
|
Over 12 Months |
GGD |
Sufficient |
Genügend |
Must be awarded to a dog which corresponds adequately to its breed, without possessing the generally accepted characteristics or whose physical condition leaves something to be desired. |
|
Over 12 Months |
NGGD |
Insufficient |
Nicht Genügend |
Is given to a dog that presents any disqualifying faults. |
|
Over 6 Months |
OB |
Not Graded |
Ohne Bewertung |
This grading is to be given to any dog who is impossible to assess the gait and the movement or avoids being examined by the judge and makes it impossible to inspect teeth, anatomy and structure, tail or testicles. This grading is also to be given if traces of operations or treatment can be observed which seem to indicate that the exhibitor wanted to deceive the judge. |
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Most recent changes to this Schedule has an effective date of 02.04.2015