UNENTERED DOGS ON SHOW GROUNDS
In an effort
to protect the saftey of all exhibitors, spectators
and their dogs, any dog that is not entered in any of the weekends events, will not be allowed on the show
grounds. Anyone with a dog that is on
the show grounds and is not entered in any of the weekend events will be
promptly asked to remove the unentered dog from the
show grounds, including the parking lot. For the saftey
of unentered dogs, it will be required the dog be
secured in a temperature controlled environment such as a hotel room or
RV. It is possible to seek an exemption to this rule.
Exemptions will be given on a limited case by case basis at the discretion of
the show committee. If you are seeking an exemption to
have your unentered dog at the show please
contact Kristin Unger octoberbordeaux@yahoo.com
prior to the show.
DDBS MEMBER BREEDER CLASS
This class
is open to DDBS
MEMBERS ONLY. There
is no minimum amount of entries for this class. To enter this class, a DDBS
Member breeder must present four of their best dogs bred by them (ie they are the owner or co-owner of the dam of the litter).
The minimum age for dogs entered are 6 months of age,
and they must be entered in the DDBS National Show in the Youth Class, or any
of the Regular classes. A breeder who is entering this event with their produce
who is not a member of the DDBS in good standing is not eligible to compete.
This is limited to the breeder entering their produce and is not extended to
the owners of the produce being exhibited.
PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION Effective Date:
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REGISTRATION Effective Date:
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BAIT
Bait
will still remain to be allowed at the national show, the throwing of bait at
any time in the ring except by the judge, will be prohibited. Any exhibitor
throwing bait in the ring at any time will be asked to stop by the ring steward
one time only. Any exhibitor failing to
comply with this policy after being warned once will be dismissed from the ring
without refund and forfeiting all wins.
The use of distraction objects as bait will be prohibited in all classes
with the exception of puppies and youth. Balls, rags, etc. being used as tug
and play items, sqeekers, toys, feathers, laser
pointers or any item that will distract
a dog is prohibited. These items not only distract the dog it is being used on,
but other dogs in the ring. Any exhibitor entering the ring with these objects
will be asked by the ring steward to surrender them at the ring entrance. Any
exhibitor found to be using them in the ring will be asked to stop by the ring
steward one time only and the item surrendered the ring steward. Any exhibitor failing to comply with this
policy will be dismissed from the ring without refund and forfeiting all wins.
The
BOD considers the banning of bait throwing and use of distraction objects in
the ring as being respectful of each other at the national show. Your
understanding and cooperation is appreciated.
DOUBLE HANDLING
Exhibitors,
please be advised that “double handling” is an illegal offense in both AKC and
UKC events as well as DDBS events. “Double handling is considered poor
sportsmanship. An example of this is someone trying to get the dog’s attention
outside the ring while it is being shown. This may be a noise, or just the
person getting the dog’s attention to have it more alert, thus giving an unfair
advantage.” (UKC Official Rule Book). Any person found
to be participating in “double handling”, if they are in the ring or outside of
the ring providing any type of distraction to a dog or dogs at the national
show in any capacity will be asked to stop immediately by the ring
steward. Anyone not complying with this
request will be asked to leave the show grounds by the ring steward immediately
without any refund and forfeiting of their wins. Any participant or spectator
observing double handling is to contact a show committee person or BOD
immediately for immediate action.. Complaints of
Double Handling after the show that were not brought to the attention of the
show committee will not be regarded.
ENTRIES
All Dogues de Bordeaux that are owned by people in
good standing with the DDBS (i.e., not suspended and/or barred from any dog organization
such as DDBS, AKC, UKC, SKC, etc) are eligible to compete in the DDBS National
weekend. The DDBS reserves the right to turn down an entry for any reason they
see fit.
DDBS
CHAMPIONS
Effective Date: January 2004
All Dogues de Bordeaux that are DDBS champions of record and are entered in the
National show must be entered in the Champion class and no other class in the
national conformation event (with the exception of the stud dog/brood bitch
section of the national conformation event). Only DDBS Champions are eligible
for the champion class.
CHAMPION
CLASS ENTRIES AT DDBS NATIONAL SHOWS
Effective date: December 2000
Effective with the 2001 National show, only DDBS champions of records are
eligible to compete in the CHAMPION class at all DDBS national specialty shows.
Dogs that are champions in other organizations (CKC, ARBA, etc) and are NOT
DDBS champions will have to other applicable classes.
CONSUMPTION
OF ALCOHOL
There is to be absolutely NO ALCOHOL on the show grounds at any time in the
open or in concealed containers such as no paper bags, no liquor in cups posing
as soft drinks etc. Anyone who is caught will be asked to leave and there will
be NO REFUNDS of any entry fees, parking fees, et all
if you and your party are removed.
PROOF OF
VACCINATIONS OR TITERS
Effective date: November 2000
The DDBS has installed policy concerning dogs in the
national event. Because many dogs are in one place, the tendency for dogs to
get sick happens. To help insure that everyone is thinking of the welfare and
health not only of their own dogs, but of their colleagues Dogues, the DDBS
will be inspecting vaccination records. When you arrive at the entry desk to
pick up your armband or enter, you will be required to show proof of up to date
vaccination - based on your veterinarian's protocol- or titer levels on all
dogs you are showing for RABIES (all dogs over 6 months of age)(required by
law), parvovirus and bordatella (kennel cough). For those who self vaccinate,
your personal records of vaccination are accepted. for
those who do not vaccinate but do rely on titer levels, a recent level is
accepted (within a year). This policy has been instilled for our dog’s safety.
Thank you for understanding.
WEIGHING
AND MEASURING OF
Effective date: November 2000
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