Breed Survey

	2009 MidEast Regional Conformation Show and Breed Survey
	Breed Survey The purpose of the Breed Survey is to select breeding animals that, according to their temperament, performance, and anatomical characteristics, are suitable for maintaining and improving the breed. Breed Survey registration 1st deadline is October 8, 2009, 2nd deadline is October 15, 2009.		Breed Survey Helper Chuck Wagner has been
	Prerequisites for Breed Survey Participation 1. USA Registration. Dogs must be registered with USA if the owner resides in the United States.		involved in the sport of Schutzhund as both a handler and a helper for seven years. He is classified as a Club Level Trial and Breed Survey Helper by USA. He is currently training his HOT German Shepherd Dog, Arna. They just achieved their SchH1 at 22 months.
	2. USA Membership. Owners of the dogs must be current members of USA if residing in the United States. If the dog is co-owned, the signature-authorized owner must be a current USA member.		Registering for the Survey The following documents must be submitted no later than the day of the breed survey:
	3. Age Requirement. Dogs must be a minimum of two years old in the year of the survey.		1. Original USA-recognized pedigree showing proof of USA registration.
	4. Performance Title. Dogs must have at least one performance title (SchH1-3, VPG1-3, IP1-3 or HGH) obtained under a USA-recognized performance judge, and a BH obtained under a WUSV-recognized judge. Dogs with an HGH title are not required to have a BH title.		2. Original breed show rating book/card showing proof of breed show rating. 3. Original scorebook showing proof of AD, BH, and one performance title.
	5. Endurance Test. Dogs must have passed an endurance test (AD) under a USA-recognized judge; however, this requirement is waived for dogs with an HGH title and dogs that are six years and older.		4. Original hip certificate showing proof of USA-recognized hip certification with tattoo number or microchip identification, if not entered on the pedigree.
	6. Hip Certification. Dogs must have a USA-recognized hip certification with tattoo number or microchip identification. Note: Check with the USA Office for a current list of recognized hip certifications.		5. Original breed survey report in cases of resurvey. 6. Original signature authorization form for dogs that are co-owned, unless previously submitted to the USA Breed Book Office (form available from the USA Breed Book Office).
	7. Breed Show Rating. Dogs must have a breed show rating of at least "good" (G) obtained under a USA-recognized breed judge in the youth, young dog, or working dog class.		7. Photocopy of USA membership card.