Contents
General Information
BST Entry Requirements
ABST Entry Requirements
LBST Entry Requirements
Breed Test Entry Documents
Breed Test Results
Missing Teeth

General Information

1. The decision of the judge is final. No appeals are possible.
2. All breed tests are automatically rescinded after reaching the maximum breeding age, 10 years of age for dogs and 9 years of age for bitches. Owners may apply for an extension to be granted by the USRC Breed and BST Committee.
3. FCI Standard #147/19.06.2000 will be used for judging USRC breed tests.
4. The judge must positively identify all dogs during the test by the dog's tattoo or microchip. If the dog is microchiped, the handler must supply a working scanner for the chip to be read. If the chip cannot be read for any reason and the dog is not tattooed the test may not continue. Entry fees will not be refunded and the dog may re-enter another breed test at any time.
5. If any of the required titles or show ratings are earned after the close of entries, these documents must be presented to the breed test secretary, prior to the start of the test. Should any of the prerequisites not be fulfilled or if any paperwork is incomplete or unavailable prior to the start of the test, the dog will not perform the test and entry fees will not be refunded. The dog may retest.
6. Breed test critiques are not official until checked, recorded and signed by the Head Breed Warden and/or the Administrator of Records. The original critique will be forwarded to the dog's owner after it has been approved.
7. Dogs with Restricted USRC registrations or AKC Limited Registrations may not enter a USRC breed test. Dogs that are deemed not breedable at a USRC breed test are ineligible for breeding under USRC rules.
8. Results of all USRC recognized Breed Tests (ADRK, Austria, Switzerland and USRC) will be recognized by USRC for breeding purposes. Dogs held back at a USRC recognized breed test may retest after the period of time indicated by the judge on the breed test. Dogs deemed not breedable in a USRC Recognized Breed Test are ineligible for breeding under USRC rules and may not enter a USRC breed tests.
9. Dogs born in countries where docking is forbidden by law, shall be shown with the tail left in its natural state. If a dog is presented who's tail has been cut in violation of these rules, the dog shall not be allowed to test effective for dogs born after June 1, 1999
10. The owner and/or handler of any dog is liable for any damage caused by the dog.

BST Entry Requirements

1. Both the owner and handler must be USRC members.
2. The dog must be registered with USRC.
3. The dog must have a USRC recognized hip certification.
4. The dog must have previously obtained a BH.

ABST Entry Requirements

1. Both the owner and handler must be USRC members.
2. Males must be a minimum of 36 months of age. Females must be a minimum of 30 months of age.
3. The dog must have a USRC BST or ADRK Ztp prior to the entry closing date.
4. The dog must have obtained 3 show critiques with an SG or V Rating from Adult Classes at a USRC or ADRK show from at least 2 different judges.
5. Males must have a SchH3, IPO3 or VPG3 title, females must have a SchH1, IPO1 or VPG1.
6. The dog must have passed an AD (Endurance Test).

D. LBST Entry Requirements

1. Both the owner and handler must be USRC members.
2. Males must be a minimum of 36 months of age. Females must be a minimum of 30 months of age.
3. The dog must be registered with USRC
4. The dog must have a USRC ABST or ADRK Korung prior to the entry closing date. The LBST may not be attempted sooner than 2 years from the date the ABST or Korung was obtained.
5. After obtaining a BST and before attempting an LBST a male must have sired at least 3 litters registered with USRC and a bitch must have whelped at least one litter registered with USRC. The progeny must have been evaluated by a USRC Breed Warden and must be found to be free of visible genetic faults, i.e. white spots, long hair, deformities.

Breed Test Entry Documents
The entry form and copies of the following documents must be sent to the Host Club before the entry closing date and the ORIGINALS must be submitted to the Breed Test Secretary on the day of the Breed Test:

1. USRC Membership Card for both owner and handler.
2. USRC Registration for the dog being entered.
3. USRC recognized Hip Certification
4. Scorebook showing required titles earned, scorebook number and full name of dog.
   If any required titles are earned after the close of entries a copy of the scorebook showing the titles earned must be given to the Breed Test Secretary on the day of the test
5. All prior USRC Recognized Breed Tests
6. Show critiques (ABST entries only)
7. Documentation of USRC registered litters (LBST entries only, obtained from USRC Registrar)
8. Weight certificate (if requested by the host club) dated within 30 days of the test date
   The USRC Registration Certificate may be used as proof of titles earned and hip certification if the required information appears on the Registration Certificate

Breed Test Results

BST-
A dog can be deemed breedable, held back for a period of time specified by the judge or can be deemed not breedable. If a dog is held back, 2 more attempts may be made after the period of time indicated by the judge. If the dog does not pass the BST on the 3rd attempt the dog will be deemed not breedable. If a dog is deemed not breedable no further attempts are allowed.

ABST-
A dog may pass, may be held back for a period of time specified by the judge or can fail. If a dog is held back one more attempt may be made after the period of time indicated by the judge.

LBST-
A dog may pass, may be held back for a period of time specified by the judge or can fail. If a dog is held back on an LBST, one more attempt may be made within 2 years of the first attempt.

Missing Teeth

BST-
If a dog has a missing tooth or teeth caused by an accident the owner may apply for permission from the USRC Breed Committee to enter a USRC BST. There must be irrefutable proof by x-ray, show critiques, written statements and otherwise that the dog had full dentition prior to the accident. The USRC Breed committee will review all the evidence and make a decision. Approval by the Breed Committee only allows the dog to enter a BST; the judge may still deem the dog not breedable. Decisions by the breed committee or the judge will be final, without explanation. No appeals are allowed.

ABST/LBST-
Dogs may enter an ABST or LBST in spite of lost teeth provided copies of the dog's BST or Ztp and 3 show critiques from adult classes showing complete dentition are submitted with the entry and the original documentation is presented on the day of the test.