"parade" will be on Friday, October 10, 2003 during lunch break
Requirements for participation1. Former Grand Victor or Victrix of
U.S. and Canada
2. Select Dogs and Bitches at least seven (7) years old (U.S.A. only)
3. ROM Sires and Dams at least seven (7) years old.
4. Champion UD Dogs and Bitches at least seven (7) years old.
5. Former Obedience Victors and Victrixes (U.S.A. only)
6. U.D.T. Dogs and Bitches at least seven (7) years old.
7. O.T.Champions at least seven (7) years old.
8. Schutzhund III degree dogs at least seven (7) years old (Trained in U.S. only)
9. Highest winning German Shepherd Dog as per American Kennel Club records
indicating total number of dogs, any breed defeated in a given year.
10. U.D./H.S.,U.D./H.I.,U.D./H.X.,Dogs and Bitches at least seven (7) years old.
11. Any AOE Recipient. No age restriction
12. Former Agility Victors / Victrixs (must be at least 7 years old)
13. Service Dogs (must be at least 7 years old) MUST PROVIDE PROOF of status as recognized
service dog. MUST PROVIDE VERIFIABLE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION, at time of entry. Categories:
a. Guide Dog, b. Mobility Assistance Dog,
c. Hearing Dog, d. Seizure Assistance Dog.
14. Former No. American Seigers/Seigrens
15. Certified Search and Rescue.
Requirements for Search and Rescue Dogs in the Parade of
Great Dogs
a. The owner must provide proof that this is a recognized SAR dog to include a
certificate from the SAR team as proof of completion of testing for
certification.
b. The dog must be seven (7) years old or older.
c. The owner must provide proof that their dog was trained under the guidelines
and standards of NASAR (National Association for Search and Rescue).
d. Document showing proof of service. (i.e., individual SAR team leader, public
safety agency representative, or any other agency the SAR dog and handler have
worked with that would issue a record of service).
e. Dog and handler should be in uniform at the Parade.
The categories would include:
Cadaver Dogs: A dog that searches for human remains
Wilderness Search Dogs: A dog that is trained to search for missing persons.
Wilderness dogs are trained around obstacles and city streets which makes it
possible to check a town, city, or a neighborhood as well as to search in
remote, uninhabited areas.
Drowned Victim Recovery Dogs: A dog that is trained to work in and around water
conditions for human remains.
Urban Search Dog: A dog that is trained to search for living victims of
disaster, such as earthquakes or ground zero.
Please send a seventy five (75) word
resume of dog's accomplishments and an 8"x10" Glossy picture suitable for
use in the catalog. Resumes will be edited for reading at presentation.
Fee for each entry in the Parade is $50.00 (US Funds Only). Make check payable to GSDCA National
Specialty.
Please note the following restrictions:
No dog or bitch may be presented in the Parade, if it is lame, in poor health or of color
disqualified according to the standard of the breed.
All Rosettes must be picked up the day of the event. None will be mailed.
Entries close : September 1, 2003. Please note early closing.
Mail all entries with photo
to:
Olivia "Sam" Colvin
4911 La Posada
San Antonio, TX 78233-6336 (210-654-0193)
- Attach 75 Word Resume.
Name of Dog and Title:__________________________________________________
OFA#:_______________________________________
Date of Birth and Registration Number:_____________________________________
Breeder:_______________________________________________________________
Sire:___________________________________________________________________
Dam:__________________________________________________________________
Name and Address of Owner:______________________________________________
Telephone #____________Fax#____________E-Mail_________________
Please include : Phonetic Pronunciation of Dog's Name_________________________
Also spell out titles CD=Companion Dog, TD=Tracking Dog etc. This is for the announcer only, when reading for presentation.