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Rules and Regulations
 

Rules & Regulations for Entry into the National IPO/FH Championship

  • Entry into the GSDCA National IPO/FH Championship Trial is limited to German Shepherd Dogs.
  • All dogs entered for the GSDCA National IPO/FH Championship Award and to qualify for the Combined Qualification Trial must have the following:
    • IPO3, SchH3 or VPG3 title
    • A qualifying score of 250 with at least 80 points Pronounced in Protection
    • AKC Registration
    • AKC Four-Generation Pedigree if born in the United States
    • If foreign-born, FCI, WUSV or SV recognized pedigree from the dog's country of birth
    • GSDCA scorebook
    • Hip and Elbow verifications must be shown on the pedigree
    • Must be in sufficient physical condition to compete in this demanding competition
  • If the dog has multiple owners, at least one owner must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and a member or pending member of the GSDCA.
  • The Handler must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and a member or pending member of the GSDCA.
  • Copies of the following documents must be submitted with entry.  Original documents must be presented to the event secretary at check-in:
    • Pedigree and Registration papers
    • GSDCA, GSDCA-WDA, USCA or other FCI recognized organization's scorebook with proof of qualifying scores for this event
    • Must be IPO3, SchH3 or VPG3 to enter IPO3
    • Proof of tattoo or microchip certification if not noted on the registration/pedigree papers
  • Entries submitted without the above documents and entry fee will not be accepted.
 
IPO1 and IPO2 Requirements
  • Does not require GSDCA membership to enter.  However, to qualify for IPO1 or IPO2 Champion, GSDCA membership is required.
  • The dog must be AKC registered if born in the United States.  If foreign-born the dog must be registered with the dog's country of birth.
  • The handler is not required to be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
 

GSDCA H.O.T. Award Qualification

To qualify as a H.O.T. (Handler-Owner-Trained) dog the following criteria must be met:

  • The handler-owner must be a member in good standing of the GSDCA.
  • The handler-owner must have owned the dog from the age or 12 months.
  • The handler-owner must provide either AKC registration or foreign registration showing proof of ownership and date of ownership.
  • The handler-owner must have handled the dog for all training and titling of the dog.
  • Dog may not have been leased out to anyone prior to all titles being earned.
  • Co-ownership is allowed but both parties must have their names on the registration from the beginning of ownership.  Only one of the owners can be the handler/trainer of the dog.
 

GSDCA B.H.O.T. Award Qualification

To qualify as a B.H.O.T. (Breeder-Handler-Owner-Trained) dog the following criteria must be met:

  • The breeder-owner must be a member in good standing of the GSDCA.
  • The Dog must carry the breeder-owner's kennel name.
  • The breeder-owner must provide either AKC registration or foreign registration listing breeder, showing proof of ownership and date of ownership.
  • The dog must be AKC registered by 12 months of age.
  • You as breeder-owner must have done all training and put all titles on the dog.
  • Dog may not have been leased out to anyone.
  • Co-ownership is allowed but both parties must have their names on the registration from the beginning of ownership, and only one of those parties can be the handler/trainer of the dog.

Please Note:

  • Electronic and Pinch Collars are not allowed anywhere on the trial grounds or defined area.
  • The Judges' decisions are final.
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct or abuse will result in the competitor being dismissed from the event.
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