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SECTION 8: TOP JUNIOR HANDLER SECTION 10. BREEDER/OWNER/ level will be used to determine the Top 10
AWARD HANDLED AWARD dogs at each level of competition. The dog
A certificate plaque to be awarded by The Chow A certificate plaque to be awarded by the Chow with the highest average in each level will be
the top dog in that level. In the case of a tie,
Chow Club, Inc. This is a special award to Chow Club, Inc. for the dog and the bitch defeating the highest individual score will be used to
encourage Junior Handlers of Chow Chows. the most dogs by going Winners Dog and Winners break the tie. If there is still a tie, the highest
Bitch from the Bred by Exhibitor Class. seconds under course time (SCT) or MACH
Qualifications: Requires a minimum of first in (Master Agility Championship) points will
be used.
FIVE or more Open Classes in Junior Showmanship Qualifications: Competition is open to ALL CHOW
at AKC Licensed or Member shows held between CHOWS, and awards limited to Chow Chow
January 1 and December 31 and who were at least 8 handlers who are members of the Chow Chow The Top Ten Chows at each level will be awarded a
years old and under 18 years old at the time of each Club, Inc. and whose dogs have won Winners Dog certificate. The names of the Top Ten Agility Chows
qualifying win. or Winners Bitch from the Bred-By-Exhibitor Class. at each level, and their owners, will be published in
Points will be computed on a one dog/any breeder/ the awards issue of Chow Life.
owner/handler basis.
• This award must be requested in writing by a
member* of The Chow Chow Club, Inc. The Number One Agility Chow Chow will be the
• Only the Top Junior Handler to receive a half Points earned from January 1 through December 31 number one dog competing at the highest level of
page in Chow Life. qualify for this award. The winners of the Breeder/ competition (#1 Excellent, if none qualify then # 1
Owner/Handled award will each be given a 1/2 Open, if none qualify then #1 Novice). The Number
page ad in Chow Life unless they have previously One Agility award winner will be given a plaque
Each Junior Handler that has received 25 or more received any other free ad in that year’s awards issue and a 1/2 page ad in Chow Life unless they have
points in AKC Junior Handler competition shall of Chow Life. In the case of a tie, total points for previously received any other free ad in that year’s
receive a Certificate. Best of Winners wins will be used to determine the awards issue of Chow Life.
positions.
Revised April 22, 2019 Revised April 22, 2019
* “Member” is defined as a member in good standing of The
Chow Chow Club, Inc. on December 31st of the award year. Top Ten Rally Chows:
Revised April 22, 2019 SECTION 11: COMPANION EVENTS The Top Ten Novice, Top Ten Advanced and Top
AWARDS:
Ten Excellent Chows will be determined by the
SECTION 9: TOP TEN OWNER/ Top Ten Obedience Chows: number of points earned in each level of Rally
HANDLED CHOW AWARDS The Top Ten Novice, Top Ten Open and Top competition.
Qualifications: The Top Ten Owner/Handled Chow Ten Utility (Utility/Versatility) Chows will be Qualifications: A Chow must have three published
determined by the number of points earned in each
scores for the year under two different judges.
Awards are based on competition at AKC level of Obedience competition. Dogs with one or two scores for the year will not be
Events. Points are accumulated by winning Best of eligible for the Top Ten Awards.
Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Winner Dog, Winners
Bitch, and Best of Winners and accumulated on a Qualifications: Competition is open to all Chow
one dog/any eligible owner-handler basis. Best of Chows. • Points earned from January 1 through
Opposite Sex points to be computed in the same • A Chow must have three published scores December 31 qualify for this award.
manner as in Section 2. for the year under two different judges. Dogs • The average of the top three scores in each
with one or two scores for the year will not be level will be used to determine the Top 10
eligible for the Top Ten Awards. dogs at each level of competition. The dog
• Competition is open to all Chow Chows with the highest average in each level will be
and awards limited to Chow Chow owner/ • Points earned from January 1 through the top dog in that level. In case of a tie, the
handlers who are members of The Chow December 31 qualify for this award. highest individual score will be used to break
Chow Club, Inc. and are eligible for the AKC • The average of the top three scores in each the tie.
Owner Handled Series. level will be used to determine the Top 10
• Points earned from January 1 through dogs at each level of competition. The dog
December 31 qualify for this award. with the highest average in each level will be The Top Ten Chows at each level will be awarded a
• A certificate plaque to be awarded to the the top dog in that level. Utility scores outrank certificate. The names of the Top Ten Rally Chows
Versatility scores.
at each level, and their owners, will be published in
dog or bitch earning the most points as the awards issue of Chow Life.
defined by the aforementioned rules will be
awarded. A certificate to be awarded to the The Top Ten Chows at each level will be awarded
owner-handlers that place Two through Ten. a certificate. The names of the Top Ten Obedience The Number One Rally Chow Chow will be the
The winner of the Owner/Handled Chow Chows at each level, and their owners, will be Number One dog competing at the highest level
Award will be given a 1/2 page ad in Chow published in the awards issue of Chow Life. of competition (#1 Excellent, if none qualify then
Life unless they have previously received any #1 Advanced, if none qualify then #1 Novice). The
other free ad in that year’s awards issue of Number One Rally Award winner will be given a
Chow Life. The names of the Top Ten handlers The number one Obedience Chow Chow will be the plaque and a 1/2 page ad in Chow Life unless they
and their Chows in the Owner/Handled number one Chow competing at the highest level have previously received any other free ad in that
competition will be published in Chow Life of competition (#1 Utility, if none qualify then #1 year’s awards issue of Chow Life.
effective with the 1996 awards year beginning Open, if none qualify then #1 Novice). The number
November 1, 1995. one Obedience Chow will be given a plaque Revised April 22, 2019
and a 1/2 page ad in Chow Life unless they have
previously received any other free ad in that year’s
The notification of these wins must be submitted to awards issue of Chow Life. Other Companion Events Awards:
the awards committee by January 31st following the A certificate plaque will be awarded to any Chow
awards year. A single dog may only be submitted Revised April 22, 2019 owned or co-owned by a member* of the CCCI
one time. If the dog’s winning record is submitted earning a CDX or higher in obedience; a Rally
by more than one owner/handler, only the highest Top Ten Agility Chows: Advanced Excellent or higher in Rally; an Excellent
total will be used. In case of identical records, the Level, Time to Beat (T2B) or higher in Agility; a
one received first will be used. The Top Ten Novice, Top Ten Open and Top TDX or higher in Tracking or a Coursing Ability
Ten Excellent Chows will be determined by the Advanced or higher in Coursing Ability tests.
number of points earned in each level of Agility
• The information submitted must include: competition.
• The dog’s name and AKC number A certificate plaque will be awarded to any Chow
owned or co-owned by a member earning a title
• The name and date of each show Qualifications: A Chow must have three published in all three disciplines of Companion Events
• The placement awarded at each show scores for the year under two different judges. (Obedience, Agility and Rally).
Dogs with one or two scores for the year will not be
• The owner/handler(s) of the dog eligible for the Top Ten Awards. Revised July 23, 2017
• The number of points earned at each show
• The total number of points. • Points earned from January 1 through * “Member” is defined as a member in good standing of The
December 31 qualify for this award. Chow Chow Club, Inc. on December 31st of the award year.
Revised April 22, 2019 • The average of the top three scores in each