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Futurity ~ Rules |
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Explanation : |
The
word "futurity" implies looking into the future; it signifies a
conscientious attempt to ensure the future excellence of the Bouvier
in Canada. Futurity is also a challenge, or a gamble on the future.
To back up one's faith in one's own judgement, a breeder will pay
monies into a fund which will be divided among the winners of the
Futurity for each year. Much time and effort has been expended in
the development of the breed as we know it today. A Futurity Program
is the means for the continuation of this development and
improvement.
The
conscientious breeder chooses, as a potential brood bitch, a female that
most nearly approaches the breed standard, and selects a suitable stud
dog who will compliment the qualities of the bitch. The purpose of a
Futurity Program is to encourage breeding high quality Bouviers and to
reward successful breeders with recognition and monetary awards.
Futurity is therefore a contest for the best "conformation" or adherence
to the CKC standard for the breed. Proper conformation for a
herding dog is the basis for the CKC standard whoch describes the
perfect Bouvier. While we cannot hope to acheive perfection, the
Standard sets a goal for which the conscientious breeder strives. The
Bouvier originated as a herding breed, for the purpose of herding cattle.
A herding dog needs more than just intelligence for the work he was
originally developed to do. He must also have the stamina and rhythm of
movement, to travel easily over all types of terrian for long periods of
time in order to fulfill his role as a herding dog.
The goal of
all Futurity breeders and owners is, of course, to record a win in the
Futurity. All Futurity pups are bred for excellence, along with the
prestiage involved, there are also the financial rewards for winning or
placing in Futurity. And, it is the highest honour to be the breeder or
the owner of a winner in a Futurity.
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Overview: |
When to litter is whelped, the
breeder will register the litter in the Futurity Program. The person
nominating (breeder or co-breeder) MUST be a member of the BdFCC. Prior to
individual puppies turning 4 months of age, the owner (also MUST be a
BdFCC member) or breeder will nominate any puppy out the nominated litter
he/she wishes. The owner will then enter the puppy in the appropraite
futurity competition.
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To Be Held: |
Each year in conjunction
with the National Specialty. Dates and location should be know in advance
of registration to permit travel considerations.
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Rules:
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Eligibility
to
Nominate |
In order to
nominate a litter, the breeder or co-breeder or to nominate a puppy the owner or
co-owner must be a member of
the BDFCC in good standing or apply
for membership at the time of nomination. All Bouviers des Flandres are to
be CKC registered (or CKC recognized
foreign registrion body, i.e., AKC) This status must continue throughout the eligiblity period and the
applicaible show.
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Nominations |
Litters may be nominated by
the breeder or co-breeder within 30 days following the date of
whelping. It must be on the futurity
litter nomination form with the nomination fee ($ 25.00) to the National Futurity
Chairperson.
Each puppy in this litter will be eligible for individual
nomination. No fees may be refunded.
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Individual
Nominations |
Nomination of
eligible puppies must be made before the puppy reaches four (4) months of
age. A photocopy of the puppy's registration paper, the Futurity Puppy
Nomination Form and the fee of $ 25.00 per dog. Any change of ownership must
be notified with a copy of the registration papers stating the new
owner(s). Eligibility will transfer to the new owner(s) providing they are
a member.
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Entries |
Each dog must be registered or
eligible for registration with the Canadian Kennel
Club. Entry fees are $
15.00 per dog and must accompany the
official entry form mailed to the Show Chairman.
Dogs may not be shown unless entries have been
received and listed in the show catalog
(except in the case of printers
error.)
Entry in the Futurity requires the dog to be
entered in one of the regular classes at the BdFCC
Specialty Show. The Futurity will be held in conjunction
with the BdFCC National Specialty.
A cheque returned for whatever reason will void
the entry (and any awards) unless made
good within 30 days form the date of
show, in case of the
cheque returned after the show dates.
Entry fees are not considered part of the
futurity income but used for specialty expense..
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Classes |
Classes will be judged in the
following order: (approximately 3 months difference between each class)
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Classes
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whelped on or
after
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Junior
dogs/bitches
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June 1st to August
31st of the previous
year.
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Youth
dogs/bitches
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March 1st
to May 31st of the previous
year.
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Intermediate
dogs/bitches
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December
1st to February
28/29th of
the
previous year.
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Senior
dogs/bitches
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September
1st to November
30th of the 2
years
previous.
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Each class will be broken down in the above
order with the dogs and bitches judged separately. Placements of first (1) through fourth (4) will be rewarded
with the first place dog in each class to compete for Best in Futurity and Best Opposite Sex in
Futurity.
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Disbursements
of Income |
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30
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Operating Expense
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45
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First Place
in Each Class * (divided between the 8 classes with percentages
used
to determine amount of each class based on dogs entered)
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15 %
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Best in Futurity
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10 % |
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Best Opposite Sex to Best in
Futurity
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60% of each prize
goes to the owner and 40% of each prize goes to the breeder. Only one
cheque will be issued to the first name listed on the entry form to the
owner and breeder.
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Judge |
A nomination ballot for a
Futurity judge will be sent to all members at a minimum of one year prior to the date of the National Specialty. Any person is considered eligible to judge as long as he/she is in good standing with the CKC, AKC or otherwise acceptable kennel club in his/her country of origin. Preference should be given to a
breeder of Bouviers. The
futurity chairperson will contract each individual nominated for
acceptance of the assignment is he/she is selected. A selection ballot will be sent to all
members. Each
member will vote for their first,
second and third choices with the individual who garners the most first
place votes will be notified and a
contract to judge futurity at our specialty. If for any reason he/she
is unable to judge, the second place
judge will then be contacted. There will a limit to expenses
and fees paid by the BdFCC. A
Futurity judge will be viewed as a sweepstakes judge according to
the rules and regulations of the CKC
Dog Show Rules, therefore ineligilible to enter (owned or co-owned) or handle a dog entered at that
Specialty.
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For application form
(Click
on !)
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Note:
The
application form is
now in PDF format. If you do not have the most
recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download
it here:
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or
contact:
Serge Bilodeau
(418) 632-5522 Fax (418) 632-5606
boyero@distributel.net
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