SHOW RULES




1.  No dogs to be staked out.  All dogs MUST be crated while not being shown or exercised.

2.  No dogs to be crated or walked near the show ring - minimum distance to be determined by WWABC officials.

3.  Dogs may not be entered which are owned or bred by the judge or judge's immediate family.

4.  If, for any reason, the assigned judge is unable to officiate, the WWABC officers will select a competent replacement judge.  Rule #3 is applicable.

5.  The judge's placement at the end of each class is final.

6.  A handler may talk to the judge concerning his dog's placement at the end of class or at the end of the show, at the judge's discretion.

7.  The judge may excuse any dog and handler if he or she feels the dog is not under control or exhibits any vicious propensities.

8.  The choice of judges lies entirely with the officers of the hosting club.

9.  All dogs entered must be registered by a registry that recognizes the American Bulldog.  You will have to show proof when registering.

10. No muzzles.

11. Dogs must be shown on a 4 foot (or less) leash.

12. Collars may be of the tie-out type, choke or correction (pinch) type.

13. The ring announcer when calling a dog to the ring or otherwise referring to an entered dog within hearing of the judge shall use the dog’s entry number only. The dog’s owners, handlers, or breeders name may not be announced to the spectators or to the judge.

14. No Baiting. This is to include any food items such as hot dogs, liver, etc; or toys, clickers or other objects.  The judge is allowed to use keys, clickers, or toys other than food items to get a dog’s attention.

15. Conformation shows are not to be halted between classes for posed photos.  Photos can be taken after the show.

16. No “double handling” which is defined as the owner or one of the owners or someone the dog knows or agent of the owner distracting or making noise to draw the dogs attention or the dog’s competition’s attention from outside the ring. Dogs will be dismissed for double handling.

Last Updated (Thursday, 25 February 2010 10:13)