USRC Breed Test Entry Information For Exhibitors

(September 2014)

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USRC Breed Test Entry – All Breed Tests


General Information


Tail Information


USRC Breed Standard Evaluation (BSE) (April 2020)


Purpose

The USRC Breed Standard Evaluation is not a breed survey, but an evaluation that verifies that the Rottweiler conforms to the FCI Standard 24.07.2018/ EN FCI-Standard N° 147 for the Rottweiler in type and in temperament and is free of disqualifying faults. The evaluated dog must be free of conformation faults in accordance with the standard, be of sound temperament, show tractability and eagerness to work and must possess breedable hip, elbow, cardiac certifications, and JLPP documentation. The traits of character assessed should reveal high confidence of character, sociable behavior, and the aptitude of a utility dog. It should be healthy in body and mind, with a self-assured nature, well-balanced nerves and a high stimulus threshold.


Evaluation and Results

Breed test critiques will be signed by the judge and the breed test secretary. A signed copy is given to the owner and a signed copy submitted to the Office Administrator. When the breed test critiques are processed by the Office Administrator, if the breed test is deemed invalid for any reason the breed test and any subsequent titles dependent on the breed test will be revoked.

The results of a Breed Standard Evaluation are:

Evaluation of the dog’s overall character will occur throughout the entire test. If the judge observes unsatisfactory temperament or behavior at any point during the test, the judge may require repetitions or variances of elements to this purpose. While evaluating, any unsatisfactory temperament or behaviors during the evaluation elements, must be considered by the judge to determine if the issue is a training error or if it is faulty temperament.

If the judge feels the issue is a training error, the dog may be held back. If the judge feels the dog is showing incorrect temperament or behavior, the dog may be disqualified. The judge’s decision is final. Dogs that show insecurity, nervousness, fearfulness or aggressive behaviors during any of the evaluation elements will be deemed insufficient and the dog may not continue further with the qualification.

Dogs that are deemed Insufficient will be held back or disqualified from further tests, depending on the reason for the Insufficient rating.

Excusal – Should the judge notice unsportsmanlike conduct from the handler, lack of control of the dog, a lame or sick appearing dog, offenses against the test regulations, offenses against local animal protection laws then the team is to be excused from the remainder of the test.


Entry Eligibility


Requirements


Evaluation Elements


USRC Breed Test Entry Information For Exhibitors (Ztp & Körung)


ZTP ( Zuchttauglichkeitsprufung )

Additional ZTP Prerequisites

All health certificates must show that permanent identification was provided


Additional Körung Prerequisites

Gekört (First Körung)


Additional Gekört bisEzA (Lifetime Breed Survey)


Körung Elements


The Group:

The handler with dog on leash walks through a group of five to eight people. The handler and dog return to the center of the group where the dog sits. The group, when instructed by the judge, converges on the dog and handler and remains there until told by the judge to disperse. The group is demonstrated both on and off leash for the Gekört and Gekört bisEzA.


The Gun:

The handler and dog walk away from the judge. At a distance of fifteen paces, a 22 short blank starter pistol or its equivalent, is fired twice with a short interval in between each shot. Should the dog have a reaction to the gunfire, this exercise may be varied and repeated at the judge's discretion. If the dog continues to show a strong reaction to gunfire, the test is stopped and the dog is deemed unbreedable.


The protection routines:

Rating protection work is of great significance for the breeding selection of working dogs. For this reason, the assessment of the protection work has the highest priority. The ZTP routine will mirror the ADRK Routine- currently the IPO 1 routine. The Gekört/Gekört bisEzA routine routine will mirror the ADRK Routine- currently the IPO 3 routine


Additional information.