Hope the east coast people are safe
Our snowfall was minor - maybe 4-5 inches
Plowman came, roads are now clear
Weatherman says NY and New England to get a ton of snow
BE SAFE
AKC Board of Directors meeting followed by Westminister
Lots of changes being suggested at the AKC for conformation, Agility, and Rally
CONFORMATION Doug Ljungren, Vice President Sports and Events, Mari-Beth ONeill, Vice President Sport Services, Glenn Lycan, Director Operation Support, Alan Slay, Director Event Programs, and Bri Tesarz, Manager Dog Show Rules, participated in this portion of the meeting via teleconference. Changes to Dogs Counted for Grand Championship Points - Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 16, Section 6 Following a motion by Mr. Wooding, seconded by Mr. Ashby, the Board VOTED to approve a request from the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee to amend Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 16, Section 6, to include non-regular, single dog entries in the calculation of Grand Championship points. The amended Chapter 16, Section 6, in the Rules Applying to Dog Shows will be read at the March Delegate meeting and voted at the June Delegate meeting. If approved, the effective date will be November 1, 2017. (Changes underlined) SECTION 6. Champions of Record and dogs which have completed the requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed that are entered in Best of Breed competition are eligible for Grand Championship competition. Grand Championship points may be recorded for: Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed, Select Dog, and Select Bitch. Grand Championship points will be recorded according to the number of eligible dogs competing in the regular and non-regular (eligible for Best of Breed/Variety) classes of each breed or variety, as well as dogs competing in Best of Breed competition, according to the Schedule of Points established by the Board of Directors. FINAL Pg. 8 January 9-10, 2017 Grand Championship Points will not be awarded for competition beyond Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed competition. Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, and Non-Regular Class winners that are not conformation Champions, are not eligible for Grand Championship points. Grand Championship points for a dog awarded Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed shall count all eligible dogs of both sexes entered in Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed competition in addition to the dogs that competed in the regular and non-regular (eligible for Best of Breed/Variety) classes for both sexes in calculating Grand Championship points. Grand Championship points for a dog awarded Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed shall count all eligible dogs of their sex competing in Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed competition in addition to the dogs that competed in the regular and non-regular (eligible for Best of Breed/Variety) classes for their sex in calculating Grand Championship points. A dog awarded Best of Breed will be credited with the number of Grand Champion points calculated for Best of Breed or for the Best of Opposite Sex, whichever is greater. Grand Championship points for a dog awarded Select Dog or Select Bitch shall count all eligible dogs of their sex defeated in Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed competition in addition to the dogs that competed in the regular and nonregular (eligible for Best of Breed/Variety) classes for their sex in calculating Grand Championship points. There was a discussion on how the dog who wins selcet counts in the total. Mr. Ashby proposed that the rule make the point calculation for Select Dog or Bitch consistent with how points are calculated for Best of Breed and Best of Variety. Staff was directed to bring back a proposed
amendment to accomplish that at the February meeting for a vote.
Dr Zoe Backman http://wynsumgsd.com
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