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Requirement:
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Applicant must be a
member in good standing of the Bouvier des Flandres Club of
Canada.
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Purpose:
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To promote the versatile nature
of the Bouvier des Flandres. Originally bred as working stock dogs, the
Bouvier has developed a wide range of talents. The Versatility Program
recognizes the Bouviers which have proven their competence as versatile
working dogs.
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Bouvier
Versatility
Compagnion (BVC):
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Title to be
earned by gaining five (5) points from a minimum of three (3) categories.
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Bouvier
Versatility
Compagnion Excellent (BVCX):
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Title to be earned by gaining ten (10) points from a minimum of five (5)
categories.
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Bouvier
Versatility
Compagnion Champion (BVCCh):
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Title to be earned by gaining fifteen (15) points from a minimum of six
(6) categories. At least two (2) points each from two (2) different
categories must be earned at intermediate or advanced level work (e.g.
CDX, UD, HI, HX).
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Categories:
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1. Stock Work
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one (1) point for each title
earned. Where specific stock titles are given, such as STD, STDd, etc.
each type of stock will count for one (1) point.
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A
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Herding Instinct Tested (HC, HIC) -
only one Instinct test may be claimed
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B
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AKC - HT, PT, HS, HI, HX,
HTCH
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C
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CKC - STD, STDX
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D
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ASCA - STD, OTD, ATD, RD,
RDX
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E
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Working farm or ranch dog - *video or
work on three different occasions or verification forms
required
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2. Obedience
- one (1) point for each title
or degree earned.
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A
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One point for each title from all
levels of CKC, AKC, UKC, and foreign or other recognized
registry
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B
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VB, B, BH (Traffic Secure Companion)
from any Schutzhund organization
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C
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Canine Good Citizen Test
(CGC)
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3.
Soundness - one (1) point for each
title.
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A
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OFA, OVC
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B
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Temperament Tested
(TT)
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C
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CEA Normal Eyes or CERF
registered
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D
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vWD tested clear
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E
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Certification of
clearance of any
breed specific health
problem not listed above
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4. Scent Work - one (1) point for each
title.
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A
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All levels or CKC, AKC, FCI, any
Schutzhund organization or other recognized registry
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B
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Narcotics, Bomb
detection*
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C
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Search and
Rescue*
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D
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Professional Tracking
Dog*
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5. Draft Work - one (1) point for each title
or verification of work.
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A
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Sledding, Sled Team member, Lead Sled
dog
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B
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Ski-jouring*
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C
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Carting
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D
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Backpacking*
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E
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Weight
pulling*
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F
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Draft dog
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6. Assistance Work
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one (1) point for each
type of work or service.
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A
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Guide
Dog*
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B
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Hearing Ear
Dog*
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C
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Service Dog*, Assisted Living
Dog*
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D
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Therapy Dog (any organized visiting
group). A minimum of six (6) months regular visiting are required.
Must be thoroughly documented by Facility Administrators or
Activity Director and the Group Director.
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7. Canine Sports
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one (1) point for each
title or activity.
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A
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Agility* - agility titles from
recognized organizations
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B
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Flyball* - flyball titles from
recognized organizations
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C
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Scent Hurdle
Racing*
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D
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Lure
Coursing*
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8. Conformation -
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one (1) point for each championship from
an approved registry or organization
(e.g. CKC, AKC, FCI)
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A
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Conformation
Champion
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9. Progeny
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The purpose of this category is
to show direct contribution to perpetuating the quality
and versatility of
the Bouvier des Flandres. Points from this category apply only
toward BVCX
and BVCCH titles. A maximum of two (2) points will be given from this
category. Only OFA or OVC certified dogs are qualified to receive points
from this
category.
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A
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Progeny that have acquired conformation
championships
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B
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Progeny that have acquired obedience,
herding, agility, draft dog or tracking titles
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C
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Progeny that have acquired a BVC
award
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10. Miscellaneous
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one (1) point for each activity.
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A
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Hunting
Dog*
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B
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Water
Rescue*
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C
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Modelling*,
Acting*
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D
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Drill Team*, Square Dancing*, Free
Style Dance*
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E
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Public Relations* (e.g.demos,
parades, seminars)
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F
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Heroic Feat
(documented)
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*
These activities must verified in writing on three (3) separate
occasions by three (3) separate
officials (e.g. dog club official, school principal,
licensed judge park ranger, etc.) unrelated
to the owners of the dog. |
To submit and application or more
information contact:
Serge Bilodeau
(418) 632-5522 Fax (418) 632-5606
boyero@distributel.net
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