[ SHOWGSD-L ] here are the ridiculous details

  • From: "pmick12" <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:30:52 -0400

from the August Board minutes (AKC Board, that is)...


There was a motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Davies, and it was VOTED
(unanimously) to approve a new advanced conformation title to be called
Grand Championship. The specifics of the Grand Championship, which is
intended to provide additional venues for exhibitors and to encourage
entries, are:

. All Champions of record that are eligible to be entered in Best of
Breed competition, are automatically entered in competition for points
toward the "Grand Champion" title when they are entered in the Best of Breed
class at a dog show. There are no additional entry fees or cost to
exhibitors for participation in this competition at AKC events.

. Dogs and bitches that have earned their Championship and are moved
up to Best of Breed class would be eligible to compete on the day.

. Any exhibits found to be ineligible for "Grand Champion" points
would have those points disallowed administratively by the AKC. If Best of
Breed is found to be ineligible, all Grand Champion points awarded will be
administratively disallowed for Best of Opposite Sex, Select Dog and Select
Bitch.

. Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, or non-regular class
winners, are not eligible to compete for "Grand Champion" points.

. All eligible exhibits entered in the Best of Breed class will
compete and judging will be concurrent with traditional Best of Breed
judging.

. The judge will award Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of
Opposite Sex, Select Dog and Select Bitch. Judges may withhold any awards at
their discretion.

. For eligible Champions, the Best of Breed (BOB), Best of Opposite
Sex (BOS), Select Dog (SD) and Select Bitch (SB) winners can acquire points
toward the "Grand Champion" title. A maximum of four dogs may be awarded
"Grand Championship" points.

. The existing schedule of points and divisions will be used to
calculate "Grand Champion" points. "Grand Championship" points will be
awarded based on the number of eligible entries exhibited. All class
exhibits and champions in breed or variety competition present will be
counted to compute "Grand Champion" points.

. "Grand Championship" entries will not affect the annual computation
schedule of points assigned to each Points Division.

. Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Select Dog and Select Bitch can
earn "Grand Champion" points at AKC All Breed, Limited Breed, or Specialty
events.

. There will be no "Grand Champion" points awarded when all competing
Champions of Record or move-up dogs are defeated by a class dog or bitch
receiving the Best of Breed award.

. If the Best of Opposite Sex winner is the Winners Dog or The Winners
Bitch, neither the Best of Opposite Sex nor the Select award for that sex
will be eligible for "Grand Champion" awards.

. Best of Breed winner will receive the highest number of "Grand
Champion" points available regardless of sex. Best of Breed "Grand Champion"
points are based on the total number of dogs and bitches competing in the
breed or variety using the point schedule for the individual dog's sex.

. Best of Opposite Sex winner will receive Grand Championship points
based on the total number of dogs defeated of the same sex. The Select Dog
and Select Bitch will receive points based on the total numbers of dogs
defeated of the same sex. Best of Breed or the Best of Opposite Sex will not
be included in this computation.

. Best of Opposite Sex point computations may be equal to the Best of
Breed winner but in no case will they exceed "Grand Championship" points
awarded to Best of Breed.

. "Grand Champion" ribbons will be provided to all eligible Best of
Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Select Dog, Select Bitch winners.

. Once an eligible dog or bitch has accumulated 25 "Grand Champion"
points with three majors under three different judges and at least one point
under a fourth judge, it may be designated "Grand Champion" and receive an
AKC enhanced certificate indicating they have completed the necessary
requirements for the title.

. "Grand Champion" title holders will continue to accumulate points
towards the "Grand Champion Ranking System" after completion of title (Top
25, 50 or 100 by Breed, and Group).

. Any dog who completes its Grand Champion title will receive an
invitation to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.

The rule changes necessary to implement the Grand Championship will be read
at the September 2009 delegate Meeting for a vote at the December 2009
meeting. 

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