Chicago Schutzhund Verein

Regional Conformation Show and Breed Survey

September 26-28, 2008

Breed Survey Requirements

In addition to the entry form you will need to fill out and submit the GSDCA-WDA Breed Survey Entry Form. You can download this form from the WDA website by clicking on the link:

GSDCA-WDA BREED SURVEY FORM

Proof of GSDCA-WDA membership is a requirement to participate in the breed survey program. To become a GSDCA-WDA member click on the link to download the GSDCA-WDA Membership Application & Renewal form.

GSDCA-WDA MEMBERSHIP DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATION

The deadline for the Breed Survey Entry Forms is

 September 17, 2008. No late entries for breed surveys!

If all of the requirements below have not been complied with, your breed survey will not be accepted by the GSDCA-WDA for submission to the SV. All German Shepherd Dogs must be tattooed before entry in the breed survey. The dogs must be two years old.

Original Documents to be Submitted

FOR DOGS BORN IN THE U.S.

1. The current AKC Registration Certificate.

2. A 4-generation AKC Certified Pedigree including the GSDCA-WDA Tattoo Certification seal (USCA pedigrees are not acceptable.)

DOG BORN IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY MUST HAVE

1. The original SV or FCI recognized 4-generation pedigree issued in the country where the dog was born.

2. All transfers of ownership must be completed and submitted if not recorded on the certified pedigree.

Additional Documents That Must Be Submitted

1. OFA Hip Certificate, SV “a”-stamp or other SV recognized hip certification. (The USCA pedigree with an “a”-stamp can only be used as proof of hip certification.)

2. The original scorebook with proof at least of a SchH1, IPO1 or HGH under an SV/SV Foreign judge with a minimum score of 80 in protection; and proof of an AD and BH under an SV/SV Foreign judge. (The AD is NOT required for dogs over 6 years of age.)

3. A show card from classes over 12 months of age with at least a “G” rating from an SV/SV Foreign Judge. (“Show ratings” from USCA “conformation” judges are not acceptable.)

4. The original Breed Survey Report must be submitted for the following: a Breed Survey for Life, a New Survey after Lapse, a Survey Class Improvement or a Survey Extension for One Year. (For an Extension of Survey for one year, submit the proof of breeding and certification from a veterinarian of pregnancy of at least 42 days on the day of the Breed Survey; or for whelping of a litter within 42 days of the Breed Survey. The hosting club Breed Survey Fee will apply. An SV Körmeister must have awarded all original Breed Surveys.