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These new rules are in vigor since 1. September 2004.

New (changed) Rules: 

  • Competition in Open, Champion, Working Classes AND Intermediate Class had been added
  • Five (5) entitlements  (CAC's)
    • at last 3 entitlements at International or National Shows
    • maximum 2 at speciality shows
    • if 1 entitlement has been obtained either at the VDH- Bundessieger-Zuchtschau [VDH Federal Winners Show] or VDH-Europasieger- Zuchtschau [VDH Europe Winner Show] this will count double, i.e. you will get 2 entitlements instead of one. If you obtain the reserve-entitlement (CAC-Res.) this will count there as 1 normal entitlement (CAC).
  • At least three different judges
  • Minimum timeframe of 12 months
  • If a dog has obtained entitlements before the 1. September 2004 the regulations who has been in force for several years continue to be in force.
Another new regulation concerning only the Chihuahua-Klub Deutschland e.V. (CKD) is, that from September on it is possible to give EX also in Youth-class. This has not been possible in the past, as e.g. the world dog show in Dortmund, in the past the youth-class allowed only to give very good not excellent, this was often a point of critic from handlers of abroad.

 

Important changes in German dog show regulations will enter in force from July 1st, 2004

From the first of July 2004, there will enter into force several changes of dog show regulations. There have also been alterations in the awarding regulations of the titles of "Deutscher Champion (VDH)" [German Champion (VDH)] and new titles have been added:

  • Deutscher Veteranen-Champion (VDH): [German Veteran-Champion (VDH)]
  • Deutscher Jugend-Champion (VDH): [German Youth Champion (VDH)].

The possibility of entering the winning dog of a daily title such as FCI World Winner or FCI European Winner to the champion class has been changed and will enter into force from the first of July 2005.

 

Implementation of an intermediate class

  • Intermediate class for dogs aged 15 to 24 months without any further requirements
  • The Intermediate class is mandatory for every International and National Show from July 1, 2004
  • At International and National Shows, the entitlement for the title Deutscher Champion (VDH) will be added to competition (one entitlement for the open- , intermediate-, working- and champion-class)
  • At International and National Shows, the entitlement for the title Deutscher Champion (Klub) can be added to competition in the intermediate class

The breed clubs can decide independently to introduce the intermediate class as well to the date protected specialty shows. If there is an intermediate class at a date protected specialty show the entitlement for the title Deutscher Champion (VDH) will be placed to competition basically.

 

Introduction of a veteran class at International and National Shows

The veteran class was canceled several years ago for International and National Shows. In its place, there was implemented a veteran competition in the ring of honour. The intention for this decision was to appreciate more the veterans and to show them to a wider audience in the ring of honour. But it turned out that the handlers adopt this only on a very limited basis. In fact, many handlers would prefer to show their veterans in the breed ring (of their clubs). At specialty shows there will still be the possibility to show veterans in the ring. There is no change in this regard.

  • There is no change for specialty shows. The breed clubs decide independently if there will be a veteran class or not.
  • Concerning the International and National Shows, a veteran class is mandatory starting from the first of July 2004. (Until now there was only a veteran competition at the ring of honour).
  • Veteran class for dogs from 8 years on without any further condition.
  • There is a veteran class for males and females.
  • The judging follows the standard. Particular attention should be paid on the condition of these dogs.
  • The dogs do not get a marking, they are placed.
  • From the first placed male and the first placed female, the Best Veteran of the Breed has to be determined.
  • The Best Veteran of the Breed does participate in the Best dog of the Breed (BOB) competition.
  • At International Shows there is in addition to the veteran class a veteran competition in the ring of honour. For the competition in the ring of honour are participating all Best Veterans of the Breed. Thus, for the competition of veterans in the ring of honour there is no extra announcement, it is the beforehand in the separate rings determined Best of Veterans of the Breed who do participate.
  • Furthermore there has been implemented the new title Deutscher Veteranen-Champion (VDH) [German Veteran Champion (VDH)].
  • Conditions for the award of entitlements for the title Deutscher Veteranen-Champion (VDH):
  • The entitlement is awarded to the first placed male and the first placed female.
  • The second placed male and the second placed female do get the reserve entitlement.
  • The title Deutscher Veteranen-Champion (VDH) is awarded if the following criteria can be verified: at last 3 entitlements; without time restriction; under at last two different judges

 

Implementation of the new title Deutscher Jugend-Champion (VDH) [German Youth Champion (VDH)]

Conditions:

  1. The title Deutscher Jugend-Champion (VDH) will be in competition from 1. July 2004 on.
  2. The award of the entitlement is only possible in the youth class at International and National shows to the first placed male and the first placed female in case the best possible value has been consided.
  3. For the second placed male and the second placed female is awarded the reserve entitlement, in case the male/female has obtained the best possible value.

The Title Deutscher Jugend-Champion (VDH) is awarded if

  1. At last 3 entitlements
  2. Without time restriction
  3. Under at last 2 different judges can be verified.

 

Changes for the condition of the award Deutscher Champion (VDH) German Champion (VDH)]

Old Rules: 

  • Competition in Open, Champion, Working Classes
  • Four (4) entitlements *
    • at least 2 at International or National Shows
    • a maximum of 2 at specialty shows
  • At least three different judges
  • Minimum timeframe of 12 months

New Rules: 

  • Competition in Open, Champion, Working Classes AND Intermediate Class had been added
  • Five (5) entitlements *
    • at last 1 entitlement at the VDH- Bundessieger-Zuchtschau [VDH Federal Winners Show] or VDH-Europasieger- Zuchtschau [VDH Europe Winner Show]
    • at last 2 entitlements at International or National Shows (not VDH-Bundessieger-Zuchtschau or VDH- Europasieger-Zuchtschau)
    • maximum 2 at speciality shows
  • At least three different judges
  • Minimum timeframe of 12 months

Interim Arrangement: For all does who won at least 1 entitlement before 1 July 2004, the old condition shall be applied. (See * above)

 

The daily titles FCI-Weltsieger, FCI-Europasieger, VDH-Bundessieger and VDH-Europasieger

The daily titles FCI-Weltsieger, FCI-Europasieger, VDH-Bundessieger and VDH-Europasieger allow in Germany to enter the dogs in the champion class. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) does see this rule in contradiction to the FCI guidelines which they oppose vehemently and pressed for a quick alteration of this rule.

  • This new rule does concern § 16 Nr. 6 VDH show directives and becomes effective since January 1, 2005.
  • The title FCI-Weltsieger (World-Winner FCI) and the FCI-Europasieger (European Winner FCI) does not allow anymore to enter the dog for the champion class.
  • The title VDH-Bundessieger and VDH-Europasieger only entitles to enter the dog for the champion class if it comes together with the entitlement for the champion title of another show.