2014 USRC National Sieger Show and National IPO Championship, LBST, ABST, BST, & BSC

This is a USRC sanctioned event hosted by Old Dominion Rottweiler Klub

Judges: ADRK Koermeister, Helmut Weiler ADRK Working Judge, Heinrich Woempner October 03-05, 2014 Herndon, VA Entries close September 25, 2014 No entries will be accepted after the entry close date. Entry Discount if booked at the Host Hotel by 2 Sept 2014 USRC Membership Discount. Only Rottweilers with a valid USRC recognized registration (from AKC, CKC, USRC, or any FCI member Kennel Club) may participate The FCI Standard for the Rottweiler dated 06.19.2000 will be used for judging

Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events Cont’

(MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

(MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Thursday, October 02, 2014 Trial Schedule

*Draw Night for IPO Championship and IPO Check-in………..…….6:00pm Scorebooks are due at this time

Friday, October 03, 2014 Trial Schedule

Tracking……………………………………………………………..…….7:00am Stadium Practice (Obedience).……………………………...12:00pm-5:00pm 15minutes per dog/ handler team. Sign-up sheet will be available online at http://ODRK.org/usrc2014nsc/practice. *Show Check-in/Happy Hour....…………………….…………6:00pm-8:00pm

Sunday, October 05, 2014 Trial Schedule

Protection…………………………………………………………….. ….8:00am 2014 IPO National Championship will be awarded at the end of the day.

Show Schedule

Breed Tests……….............................................................................9:00am Adult Conformation…………………………………..…To Follow Breed Tests Class Order: Males then females to be followed by all non-regular classes. Sieger, Siegerin, Select Male & Female and Universal Sieger/Siegerin will be awarded at the end of day

Saturday, October 04, 2014 Trial Schedule

Obedience………………………………………………………………...8:00am Stadium Practice (Protection)..……………………………...12:00pm-5:00pm 15minutes per dog/ handler team. Sign-up sheet will be available online at http://ODRK.org/usrc2014nsc/practice.

Show Schedule

Puppy Conformation…………………………………………………..…9:00am Class Order: Puppy Males first, then Puppy Females. Best Puppy Awards will be awarded at the end of day. Youth Conformation….…………………………………..…To Follow Puppies Class Order: Youth Males first, then Youth Females Youth Sieger & Youth Siegerin will be awarded at the end of day. *Show Check-in/Happy Hour……………………………..….6:00pm-7:00pm **Judge’s Celebration……………………………... 7:00pm-12:00am

~ Lunch break at Judge’s discretion all three days ~ *All Show and IPO Check-in WILL be done at the Host Hotel. ** Location: Sheraton Reston Hotel – Syrah Restaurant Band and fellowship to follow Dinner “One Trick Pony” Free Live Music - Everyone Welcome Happy Hour Pricing and Discounted food.

Trial Information Our Judge: ADRK Working Judge, Heinrich Woempner Helpers: IPO III Front Half – TBA IPO III Back Half – TBA IPO I & II – Daniel Kemp Trial & L/A/BST Secretary: Kimberly R Futch This is a USRC sanctioned event.

General Information 1. IPO 1, 2, 3, BSC, BST, ABST, and LBST will be offered. 2. BH will also be offered. 3. Copies of the USRC registration and the scorebook showing qualification scores for the dog being entered must be submitted with the championship entries. 4. All scorebooks must be submitted to the Trial Secretary at the draw. For additional information regarding the USRC IPO Championship, please consult the USRC rulebook located at: http://www.usrconline.org/rulebook.html NO BITE WORK IS PERMITTED AT FRYING PAN PARK EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREAS AT DESIGNATED TIMES. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Entry Fees IPO 1-3 (members only)…..…………………………………..……………$100 BH (members only)……………………………………………………..…….$60 Breed Test (members only)…………………………………………….…..$100 Breed Standard Certification(member/ non-member)………..………….$100 Puppy 4-12m (member/ non-member)…………………………….….$60/$65 Youth 12-24m (member/ non-member)………………………….……$65/$70 Adult 24m+ (member/ non-member)…………………………….……$65/$70 Non-Regular Classes (member/ non-member)……………………...$65/$70

Entry closing date: September 25, 2014 Free Catalog per person with Show Entry Free Raffle ticket with each Show Entry $5 Entry Discount if Staying at the Host Hotel & Booked before the 2 September 2014 If you enter 5 or more dogs get $60.00 OFF!! NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN PLEASE READ RULES CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING ENTRIES All entries shall be submitted through http://zooza.com/event2904.php ENTRIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETED UNTIL ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION & PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. ORIGINAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE TRIAL/ SHOW/ BREED TEST SECRETARIES AT CHECK-IN (AT DRAW FOR TRIAL ENTRIES). ENTRY INTO ANY EVENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IF ORIGINALS ARE NOT PRESENTED TO THE EVENT SECRETARY.

If you have questions regarding entries……Please contact: Kimberly R Futch [email protected] (571) 643-8580

Additional Show Information

Show Information Our Judge: ADRK Koermeister, Helmut Weiler Show Secretary: Kimberly R Futch This is a USRC sanctioned event.

General Information 1. Copies of support documentation for all accomplishments and titles must be sent in with any entry for the Sieger, Champion or Working classes. 2. Your dog’s original registration, hip certification and support documents for all accomplishments and titles MUST be available at the show for inspection at the time of the class. 4. A valid Hip Certification, pass or fail is required on all dogs over the age of 30 months. 5. The USRC Registration Certificate may be accepted as proof of titles earned and hip certification if the required information appears on the Registration Certificate.

SHOW RATINGS: Puppies (4-6 mo, 6-9 mo, 9-12 mo) VP (Very Promising) P (Promising) S (Satisfactory) NP (Not Promising) Adults (24 mo and older) V (Excellent) SG (Very Good) G (Good) B (Satisfactory) U (Unsatisfactory)

Youth (12-18 mo, 18-24 mo) V (Excellent) SG (Very Good) G (Good) B (Satisfactory) U (Unsatisfactory)

OLD DOMINION ROTTWEILER KLUB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BAR ENTRY, REFUSE FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT AND/ OR REMOVE/ HAVE REMOVED ANY EXHIBITOR(S), SPECTATOR(S), THEIR GUESTS AND/ OR THEIR DOG(S) FROM THE SHOW GROUNDS FOR ANY REASON. When a dog is eligible for more than one class, the dog’s owner determines the entry. Photocopies of support documents for all titles and accomplishments must be sent with entry; original documents must be available for inspection at the show. A VALID Hip Certification, pass or fail is required on all dogs 30 months of age or older. • • • • • • • • • • • •

This is a German style conformation show. o The decision of the Körmeister is final. No dog shall be permitted to enter any class with missing teeth. Dogs are shown in a natural stance o No hand stacking is allowed. Double handling is permitted; no food is allowed in the ring. Adult classes will be moved (run) long enough for the judge to evaluate dogs’ movement and fitness. o You may change handlers as needed. Event will be held outdoors, rain or shine. Bring your own chairs and anything else you may deem necessary for comfort for you and your dogs. No dogs may be tied out at show site or ringside. Please do not bring non-entered dogs to the show grounds. Please use designated areas to exercise your dogs and clean up after them. Dress is informal Only Rottweilers with a valid USRC recognized registration (from AKC, CKC, USRC, or any FCI member Kennel Club) may participate The FCI Standard for the Rottweiler dated 06.19.2000 will be used for judging

Non-USRC members may participate in the Sieger Show. For additional information regarding USRC show entries and rules, please consult the USRC rulebook located at: http://www.usrconline.org/rulebook.html

Conformation Show Information Classes Offered: This is the 2014 National Sieger Show. Universal Sieger/Siegerin, Sieger/Siegerin, Select Male/Female, Youth Sieger/Siegerin, & Best Male/Female Puppy titles will be awarded. A USRC recognized working title, breed test and USRC registration is required to be named Sieger or Siegerin. Puppy Classes:  4-6 Month Male/Female (optional) o For all Rottweilers between the age of 4-6 months  6-9 Month Male/Female o For all Rottweilers between the age of 6-9 months  9-12 Month Male/Female o For all Rottweilers between the age of 9-12 months Youth Classes:  12-18 Month Male/Female o For all Rottweilers between the age of 12-18 months  18-24 Month Male/Female o For all Rottweilers between the age of 18-24 months Adult Classes  Open Male/Female o For all Rottweilers 24 months and older  Champion Male/Female o For all Rottweilers 24 months and older that have earned a USRC recognized Championship (AKC, CKC or a FCI member kennel club)  Working Male/Female o For all Rottweilers 24 months and older with a USRC recognized SchH/VPG/IPO title.  Sieger/Siegerin Class o For all Rottweilers 24 months and older that have earned a Sieger or Siegerin title at a USRC National or Regional Sieger show or have been awarded the USRC Universal Sieger title. When a dog is eligible for more than one class, the dog’s owner determines the entry. Any dog eligible to be awarded the USRC Sieger or Siegerin title must be USRC registered.

Conformation Show Information Cont’: Non-Regular Classes  Veteran Male/Female (optional) o For all Rottweilers 7 years or older on the day of the show. o Veteran class entries are not eligible for titles and receive only critiques, no ratings or placements.  Kennel Group (optional) o Three or more dogs bred by the kennel owner and registered with the kennel name of the entrant. o The kennel owner need not be the registered owner of the dogs. o All dogs must first be entered in the show's regular classes. o Written critiques are not given.  Brood Bitch (optional) o Entered by the owner of the brood bitch. o The brood bitch and at least two of her produce must appear in the ring. o The bitch must have a USRC recognized Breed Test and have been at least 24 months of age at the time of breeding. o The class is to be evaluated on the merits of the produce. o The owner of the brood bitch need not be the owner of the produce. o The produce must first be entered in the show's regular classes. o Written critiques are not given.  Stud Dog (optional) o Entered by the owner of the stud dog. o The stud dog and at least two of his get must appear in the ring. o The dog must have a USRC recognized Breed Test and have been at least 24 months of age at the time of breeding. o The class is to be evaluated on the merits of the get. o The owner of the stud dog need not be the owner of the get. o The get must first be entered in the show's regular classes. o Written critiques are not given.

For additional information regarding USRC show entries and rules, please consult the USRC rulebook located at: http://www.usrconline.org/rulebook.html.

BSC Information

BST Information

Copies of the following documents must be submitted with BSC entry.

Copies of the following documents must be submitted with BST entry.

1. Non USRC members may enter the BSC. 2. Copy of USRC Registration for the dog being entered. 3. A working title is not needed to earn a BSC. If the dog has any working titles then a copy of scorebook showing titles earned, scorebook number, and full name of dog. 4. Copy of USRC recognized Hip Certification. All dogs must have their permanent identification indicated on their Hip Certification. 5. Copy of any prior BSC attempts. 6. Copy of Weight Certificate dated within 30 days of the test date. 7. Copy of the USRC Registration Certificate may be accepted as proof of titles earned and hip certification if the required information appears on the Registration Certificate.

1. Copy of USRC Membership Card for both owner & handler. 2. Copy of USRC Registration for the dog being entered. 3. Copy of scorebook showing titles earned, scorebook number, and full name of dog. If the BH is earned after the close of entries, a copy of the scorebook showing the BH title must be presented to the BST secretary on the day of the Breed Test. 4. Copy of USRC recognized Hip Certification. All dogs must have their permanent identification indicated on their Hip Certification. 5. Copy of any prior BST attempts. 6. Copy of Weight Certificate dated within 30 days of the test date. 7. A copy of the USRC Registration Certificate may be accepted as proof of titles earned and hip certification if the required information appears on the Registration Certificate.

The following ORIGINAL documents must be submitted to the BST Secretary on the day of the Breed Test. Entry into the BSC will not be accepted without presenting these originals prior to taking the test. 1. USRC Registration Certificate for the dog being entered. 2. If the dog has any working titles then a scorebook showing titles earned, (minimum BH) scorebook number and full name of dog. 3. USRC recognized Hip Certification. All dogs must have their permanent identification indicated on their Hip Certification. 4. Prior BSC attempts. 5. Weight certificate dated within 30 days of the test date. 6. The USRC Registration Certificate may be accepted as proof of titles earned and hip certification if the required information appears on the Registration Certificate

The following ORIGINAL documents must be submitted to the BST Secretary on the day of the Breed Test. Entry into the BST will not be accepted without presenting these originals prior to taking the test. 1. USRC Membership Card for both owner & handler. A copy of the Membership card will be accepted on the day of the show. This exception to the original document requirements applies to the membership cards only. 2. USRC Registration Certificate for the dog being entered. 3. Scorebook showing titles earned, (minimum BH) scorebook number and full name of dog. 4. USRC recognized Hip Certification. All dogs must have their permanent identification indicated on their Hip Certification. 5. Prior BST attempts. 6. Weight certificate dated within 30 days of the test date. 7. The USRC Registration Certificate may be accepted as proof of titles earned and hip certification if the required information appears on the Registration Certificate.

ABST & LBST Information

USRC Universal Sieger/Siegerin

Copies of the following documents must be submitted with ABST & LBST entries.

This program has been designed to promote Rottweiler breeding in the United States of America, addressing both physical qualities as well as character attributes as the foundation of the true Rottweiler.

1. Copy of USRC Membership Card for both owner & handler. 2. Copy of USRC Registration for the dog being entered. 3. Copy of USRC recognized Breed Suitability Test Certificate or ABST Certificate if entering the LBST. 4. Copy of USRC recognized Hip Certification. (OFA, CDC, FCI or HS-, HD+/-). The ADRK hip rating of HD+ will be allowed if an ADRK Ztp. has also been earned. 5. Copy of scorebook showing titles earned, scorebook number, and full name of dog. 6. Copies of 3 show critiques as described in LBST/ ABST prerequisites. 7. Copy of certificate from the USRC Registrar confirming litter registration requirements if entering the LBST. The following ORIGINAL documents must be submitted to the BST Secretary on the day of the Breed Test. Entry into the ABST & LBST will not be accepted without presenting these originals prior to taking the test. 1. USRC Membership Card for both owner & handler. A copy of the Membership card will be accepted on the day of the show. This exception to the original document requirements applies to the membership cards only. 2. USRC Registration for the dog being entered. 3. USRC recognized Breed Suitability Test Certificate or ABST Certificate if entering the LBST. 4. USRC recognized Hip Certification. 5. Scorebook showing titles earned, scorebook #, & full name of dog. 6. Three (3) show critiques as described in LBST/ ABST prerequisites. 7. Certificate from the USRC Registrar confirming litter registration requirements if entering the LBST. For additional information regarding BSC, BST, ABST, & LBST entries, please consult the USRC rulebook located at: http://www.usrconline.org/rulebook.html

1. Beginning with the year 2001, the USRC will recognize and award a “USRC Universal Sieger/Siegerin(year)” as a title for Rottweilers. 2. All Rottweilers owned by members in good standing of the USRC are eligible to receive this title under the following conditions: a. The dog must possess a USRC recognized breed survey. b. The dog must compete at the USRC National Schutzhund Championship that immediately precedes the USRC National Sieger show at which the Universal Sieger/Siegerin title is awarded. c. The dog must receive a passing score with a TSB rating of pronounced at the National IPO Championships. d. Males must be IPO III. e. Females must be minimum IPO I. 3. The dog receiving the highest number of points combined in both events will be declared as the “Universal Sieger/Siegerin(year)”. A minimum of 10 points from each event (20 points total) is necessary. 4. Dogs born in USRC registered litters will receive additional 5 points. 5. The following points will be awarded: Points

Points

25

National Sieger Show Sieger/ Siegerin

20 15 10

V SG G

20 15 10

25

National IPO Championship National Champion V SG G

USRC Universal Sieger/Siegerin Cont’ 6. In the event of several dogs achieving identical points, tie-breakers shall take place in this order: a. The dog bred in the USA under USRC regulations will be favored over any other dog. b. The points received from the National IPO Championships will dominate the other points. c. Males highest protection score dominates. d. Female’s higher degree dominates, in the case that the females are of the same degree level, the higher protection score dominates. 7. The Universal Sieger/Siegerin is an important title for our breeding goals and will therefore be recognized on the registration/pedigree of the winner and any progeny bred under the breeding rules of the USRC, as well as entered into the breed book. 8. The Universal Sieger/Siegerin title does allow entry into the Sieger/Siegerin class of USRC conformation shows. 9. The Universal Sieger/Siegerin title will appear at the front of the dog’s registered name, listed as “US’yr” 10. The Universal Sieger/Siegerin will be recognized on the front cover of the USRC magazine within the following year of winning the award. 11. The person handling the Universal Sieger/Siegerin in the National Sieger show will receive a trophy award immediately.

Venue Address Show Field & Trial Field Frying Pan Park 2709 West Ox Road Herndon, Virginia 20171

Judge’s Celebration: Sheraton Reston 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, Virginia 20191

Directions Frying Pan Park Coming from the West on I-66 • Take exit 53, VA-28 N/Sully Rd toward Dulles Airport (6.4 miles) • Exit onto McLearen Rd toward County 668 (1.0 miles) • Turn left onto VA-657 (1.0 miles) • Turn right onto VA-608 S (0.2 miles) Destination will be on the left Coming from the North or South on I-495 • Take exit 45, VA-267 W toward Dulles Airport (10.7 miles) • Take the VA-657 exit toward Herndon/Chantilly (5 miles) • Turn left onto VA-228 S/VA-657 (1.6 miles) • Turn left onto VA-608 S (0.2 miles) Destination will be on the left

Sheraton Reston Coming from the West on I-66 • Take exit 55, VA-286 N towards Reston/Herndon (3.0 miles) • Turn right onto Rugby Rd (0.5 miles) • Continue onto Ox Trail (0.3 miles) • Turn left onto VA-608 N (1.5 miles) • Continue onto State Rte 602 (2.8 miles) • Turn right onto Sunrise Valley Dr (0.4 Miles) Make a U Turn Destination will be on the right Coming from the North or South on I-495 • Take exit 45, VA-267 W toward Dulles Airport (7.0 miles) • Take exit 13 for Virginia 828/Wiehle Ave (0.3 miles) • Turn left onto Wiehle Ave (0.2 miles) • Turn right onto Sunrise Valley Dr (0.9 miles) Destination will be on the right

Additional Information Regarding Travel

Judge’s Celebration

Please allow ample driving time to the venue due to high traffic volume in the area. Also, please be aware there are numerous toll roads in and around the metro D.C. area.

Saturday, October, 04, 2014 7:00 p.m. - Dinner Location: Sheraton Reston Hotel – Syrah Restaurant Seating is limited. Band and fellowship to follow Dinner “One Trick Pony” Free Live Music - Everyone Welcome

Hotel Information HOST HOTEL Sheraton Reston 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive • Reston, Virginia 20191 Phone: (1)(703) 620-9000 • Fax: (1)(703) 860-1594 Website: http://www.sheratonreston.com/ Discount Rate of $85/ night, includes breakfast for 2 Refundable Pet fee of $75 MUST BOOK BY 02 September 2014 Wash Station will be provided behind the host hotel When Booking please mention “2014 USRC National Sieger Show and IPO Championship” Draw night will be held at the host hotel Thursday Night Meet and Greet with Judges will be held at the host hotel Friday Night Check in will be held at the host hotel Friday and Saturday Night Judges Celebration will be held at the host hotel Saturday Night Band – “One Trick Pony” Free Live Music - Everyone Welcome Happy Hour Prices and Discounted food Raffle Drawing Please be considerate at the hotels with your dogs. NO BATHING IN THE ROOMS, DO NOT LEAVE DOGS UNATTENDED IN ROOMS, DOGS MUST BE CRATED, LIMIT BARKING, NO BITE WORK IN THE PARKING LOTS, AND ALWAYS CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG(S).

Happy Hour Pricing and Discounted food.

Catalog Advertising Full Page Color Full Page B/W Half Page B/W

$300 $100 $75

Catalog page size is 8.5”x11”. Trim size is 8”x10.5”, and live area is 7.5”x10”. 300 DPI Flat Artwork (file formats of JPEG, flat PSD, TIFF). Must be CMYK color mode. For additional information regarding ad specifics or to email your ad, please contact Kimberly Futch [email protected]. Ads maybe purchased via http://zooza.com/event2904.php, or you can mail a check to Kimberly Futch, P.O. Box 886 Silver Spring, MD 20918. Checks should be made payable to ODRK. All ads must be received by September 20, 2014.

Catalogs will be $10 at the event.

Trophy Sponsorships Trophy sponsorships are greatly appreciated! All sponsors will be listed on the website and in the show catalog. National IPO Championship Trophies High IPO I $125 High IPO II $125 High OB $125 High Tracking $125 High in Trial $125 National IPO Champion $150 The High Protection and High Handler Owner Trained trophies are revolving trophies. National Sieger Show Trophies Best Male Puppy $125 Best Female Puppy $125 Youth Sieger $150 Youth Siegerin $150 Select Male $150 Select Female $150 Sieger $150 Siegerin $150 Classes will be sponsored as a whole. Classes sponsorships are $150 per class for first through fourth place trophies. You can sponsor trophies by visiting http://zooza.com/event2904.php or by mailing a check to Kimberly Futch, P.O. Box 886, Silver Spring, MD 20918. Checks should be made payable to ODRK.

Vendor Space Vendor space is available at $50 per day. You can purchase vendor space by visiting http://zooza.com/event2904.php or by mailing a check to Kimberly Futch, P.O. Box 886 Silver Spring, MD 20918. Checks should be made payable to ODRK

Raffle Donations Please contact Kimberly Futch if you would like to make a donation of Raffle Items. Those who submit donations will be listed on the website and in the catalog.

Please remember that entries will be handled exclusively via http://zooza.com/event2904.php

Contact Information Entry Questions All questions regarding entries shall be directed to: Kimberly R Futch [email protected] (571) 643-8580 Misc. Information/ Questions Any additional information/ questions shall be directed to: Chuck Wilson Kimberly Futch [email protected] [email protected] (571) 643-8580 (703) 242-1333

Event Website http://odrk.org/usrc2014nsc