The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States
Owner Handler Rules
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Anne Meyer Past year-end rankings:2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 Most recent rankings |
Revisions approved by RRCUS BOD June 2000 Purpose To encourage members of RRCUS who are amateur owners to participate as handlers of Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs owned or co-owned by them. To foster Sportsmanship among those showing their dogs. NOTE: Points are awarded on a competition basis only. A dog must defeat another dog to earn points. For example, if a dog has no competition in its class, no points are awarded for First Place. That same dog defeats another dog for Winners. Two points are awarded. Winners Dog defeats Winners Bitch for one additional point, plus Best of Breed with no Champions competing therefore, no additional points. The dog does not place in Group. Total for the day is 3 points. Guidelines and Rules for ParticipationA. All participating Owner/Handlers must be RRCUS members as of January 1 of the year of participation and must register with the Program Coordinator, who will be selected by RRCUS Board of Directors.Registration must be received by June 1 for the year of participation. Junior Handlers included in a RRCUS family membership are eligible. B. Only one dog per day may be exhibited for points by any one person. If an owner exhibits more than one dog of his/her ownership, the dog accumulating the most number of points for the day will be counted. If a dog is exhibited in more than one class (obedience) only the class where the dog accumulated the most number of points will be counted. Ownership and date of ownership is determined by the AKC Registration Certificate. For example, if a dog is shown and the owner/handler is NOT listed in the official record, the owner must submit to the Coordinator a copy of the AKC Registration verifying ownership and date of ownership for points to be awarded. The AKC Awards Book is the only official record by which points will be determined. It is the responsibility of the participant to provide accurate information. All point submissions must be received by the Coordinator by March 1 of the year following participation. C. Any person who exhibits any dog or has exhibited any dog for any kind of remuneration during the two years prior to registration is not eligible to participate in this program. D. All participants in this program, by their registration, agree to the following conditions of participation. I will not belittle any other exhibitor or their dog at or near ringside. I will not dispute, or in any way refute a Judge’s decision at or near ringside. I will assist any other exhibitor in need, if at all possible. I will congratulate the winners and graciously accept the same when I win. |
| REGULAR CLASSES | ||
Placement |
Points Earned |
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| a. | First in Class | 1 |
| b. | Reserve Winners Dog/Bitch | 1 addt'l |
| c. | Winners Dog/Bitch | 2 addt'l |
| d. | Best of Winners | 1 addt'l |
| e. | Best of Breed (from classes) | 5 add't if Ch defeated |
| f. | Best of Breed (specials class only) | 3 |
| g. | Best of Opposite Sex (from classes) | 3 addt'l if Ch of same sex defeated |
| h. | Best of Opposite Sex | 1 addt'l if Ch of same sex defeated |
| i. | Group 4 | 1 addt'l |
| j. | Group 3 | 2 addt'l |
| k. | Group 2 | 3 addt'l |
| l. | Group 1 | 4 addt'l |
| m. | Best in Show (from BOB class) | 35 total |
| n. | Best in Show (from regular classes) | 40 total |
SPECIALTIES (Regional) |
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| Placement | Points Earned | |
| a. | First in Class -- regular & veterans | 8 |
| b. | Second in Class -- regular & veterans | 6 |
| c. | Third in Class -- regular & veterans | 4 |
| d. | Fourth in Class -- regular & veterans | 2 |
| e. | Reserve Winners Dog/Bitch | 5 addt'l |
| f. | Winners Dog/Bitch | 5 addt'l |
| g. | Best of Winners | 5 addt'l |
| h. | BOS (from regular classes) | 35 total |
| i. | BOS (from veteran class) | 15 total |
| j. | BOS (from BOB class) | 10 total |
| k. | BISS (from regular class) | 40 total |
| l. | BISS (from veteran class) | 20 total |
| m. | BISS (from BOB class) | 15 total |
| n. | Award of Merit | 10 addt'l |
NATIONAL SPECIALTY |
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| Placement | Points Earned | |
| a. | First in Class | 10 |
| b. | Second in Class | 8 |
| c. | Third in Class | 6 |
| d. | Fourth in Class | 4 |
| e. | Reserve Winners Dog/Bitch | 5 addt'l |
| f. | Winners Dog/Bitch | 5 addt'l |
| g. | Best of Winners | 5 addt'l |
| h. | BOS (from regular classes) | 45 total |
| i. | BOS (from veteran class) | 25 total |
| j. | BOS (from BOB class) | 20 total |
| k. | BISS (from regular class) | 50 total |
| l. | BISS (from veteran class) | 30 total |
| m. | BISS (from BOB class) | 25 total |
| n. | Award of Merit | 15 addt'l |
OBEDIENCE |
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| Placement | Points Earned | |
| a. | Qualifying Score | 2 |
| b. | Fourth in Class | 1 addt'l |
| c. | Third in Class | 2 addt'l |
| d. | Second in Class | 3 addt'l |
| e. | First in Class | 4 addt'l |
| f. | High in Trial | 35 total |
| g. | High in Trial (Regional Specialty) | 15 total |
| h. | High in Trial (National Specialty) | 20 total |