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• The number of points earned at each show • Points earned from January 1 through
December 31 qualify for this award.
* “Member” is defined as a member in good standing of The • The total number of points.
Chow Chow Club, Inc. on December 31st of the award year. • The average of the top three scores in each
level will be used to determine the Top 10
Revised April 22, 2019 Revised April 22, 2019
dogs at each level of competition. The dog
SECTION 8: TOP JUNIOR HANDLER SECTION 10. BREEDER/OWNER/ with the highest average in each level will be
AWARD HANDLED AWARD the top dog in that level. In the case of a tie,
the highest individual score will be used to
A certificate plaque to be awarded by The Chow A certificate plaque to be awarded by the Chow break the tie. If there is still a tie, the highest
Chow Club, Inc. This is a special award to Chow Club, Inc. for the dog and the bitch defeating seconds under course time (SCT) or MACH
encourage Junior Handlers of Chow Chows. the most dogs by going Winners Dog and Winners (Master Agility Championship) points will
Bitch from the Bred by Exhibitor Class.
be used.

Qualifications: Requires a minimum of first in
FIVE or more Open Classes in Junior Showmanship Qualifications: Competition is open to ALL CHOW The Top Ten Chows at each level will be awarded a
at AKC Licensed or Member shows held between CHOWS, and awards limited to Chow Chow certificate. The names of the Top Ten Agility Chows
January 1 and December 31 and who were at least 8 handlers who are members of the Chow Chow at each level, and their owners, will be published in
years old and under 18 years old at the time of each Club, Inc. and whose dogs have won Winners Dog the awards issue of Chow Life.
qualifying win. or Winners Bitch from the Bred-By-Exhibitor Class.
Points will be computed on a one dog/any breeder/

owner/handler basis. The Number One Agility Chow Chow will be the
• This award must be requested in writing by a number one dog competing at the highest level of
member* of The Chow Chow Club, Inc. competition (#1 Excellent, if none qualify then # 1
• Only the Top Junior Handler to receive a half Points earned from January 1 through December 31 Open, if none qualify then #1 Novice). The Number
page in Chow Life. qualify for this award. The winners of the Breeder/ One Agility award winner will be given a plaque
Owner/Handled award will each be given a 1/2 and a 1/2 page ad in Chow Life unless they have
page ad in Chow Life unless they have previously previously received any other free ad in that year’s
Each Junior Handler that has received 25 or more received any other free ad in that year’s awards issue awards issue of Chow Life.
points in AKC Junior Handler competition shall of Chow Life. In the case of a tie, total points for Revised April 22, 2019
receive a Certificate. Best of Winners wins will be used to determine the
positions.

Revised April 22, 2019 Top Ten Rally Chows:
* “Member” is defined as a member in good standing of The
Chow Chow Club, Inc. on December 31st of the award year. The Top Ten Novice, Top Ten Advanced and Top
Revised April 22, 2019 SECTION 11: COMPANION EVENTS Ten Excellent Chows will be determined by the
AWARDS: number of points earned in each level of Rally
competition.
Top Ten Obedience Chows:
SECTION 9: TOP TEN OWNER/ Qualifications: A Chow must have three published
HANDLED CHOW AWARDS The Top Ten Novice, Top Ten Open and Top scores for the year under two different judges.
Ten Utility (Utility/Versatility) Chows will be Dogs with one or two scores for the year will not be
Qualifications: The Top Ten Owner/Handled Chow determined by the number of points earned in each eligible for the Top Ten Awards.
Awards are based on competition at AKC level of Obedience competition.

Events. Points are accumulated by winning Best of
Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Winner Dog, Winners • Points earned from January 1 through
Bitch, and Best of Winners and accumulated on a Qualifications: Competition is open to all Chow December 31 qualify for this award.
one dog/any eligible owner-handler basis. Best of Chows. • The average of the top three scores in each
Opposite Sex points to be computed in the same • A Chow must have three published scores level will be used to determine the Top 10
manner as in Section 2. for the year under two different judges. Dogs dogs at each level of competition. The dog
with one or two scores for the year will not be with the highest average in each level will be
eligible for the Top Ten Awards. the top dog in that level. In case of a tie, the
• Competition is open to all Chow Chows highest individual score will be used to break
and awards limited to Chow Chow owner/ • Points earned from January 1 through the tie.
handlers who are members of The Chow December 31 qualify for this award.
Chow Club, Inc. and are eligible for the AKC • The average of the top three scores in each
Owner Handled Series. level will be used to determine the Top 10 The Top Ten Chows at each level will be awarded a
• Points earned from January 1 through dogs at each level of competition. The dog certificate. The names of the Top Ten Rally Chows
December 31 qualify for this award. with the highest average in each level will be at each level, and their owners, will be published in
the top dog in that level. Utility scores outrank the awards issue of Chow Life.
• A certificate plaque to be awarded to the Versatility scores.
dog or bitch earning the most points as
defined by the aforementioned rules will be The Number One Rally Chow Chow will be the
awarded. A certificate to be awarded to the The Top Ten Chows at each level will be awarded Number One dog competing at the highest level
owner-handlers that place Two through Ten. a certificate. The names of the Top Ten Obedience of competition (#1 Excellent, if none qualify then
The winner of the Owner/Handled Chow Chows at each level, and their owners, will be #1 Advanced, if none qualify then #1 Novice). The
Award will be given a 1/2 page ad in Chow published in the awards issue of Chow Life. Number One Rally Award winner will be given a
Life unless they have previously received any plaque and a 1/2 page ad in Chow Life unless they
other free ad in that year’s awards issue of have previously received any other free ad in that
Chow Life. The names of the Top Ten handlers The number one Obedience Chow Chow will be the year’s awards issue of Chow Life.
and their Chows in the Owner/Handled number one Chow competing at the highest level
competition will be published in Chow Life of competition (#1 Utility, if none qualify then #1 Revised April 22, 2019
effective with the 1996 awards year beginning Open, if none qualify then #1 Novice). The number Other Companion Events Awards:
November 1, 1995. one Obedience Chow will be given a plaque
and a 1/2 page ad in Chow Life unless they have A certificate plaque will be awarded to any Chow
previously received any other free ad in that year’s owned or co-owned by a member* of the CCCI
The notification of these wins must be submitted to awards issue of Chow Life. earning a CDX or higher in obedience; a Rally
the awards committee by January 31st following the Advanced Excellent or higher in Rally; an Excellent
awards year. A single dog may only be submitted Revised April 22, 2019 Level, Time to Beat (T2B) or higher in Agility; a
one time. If the dog’s winning record is submitted Top Ten Agility Chows: TDX or higher in Tracking or a Coursing Ability
by more than one owner/handler, only the highest The Top Ten Novice, Top Ten Open and Top Advanced or higher in Coursing Ability tests.
total will be used. In case of identical records, the Ten Excellent Chows will be determined by the
one received first will be used.
number of points earned in each level of Agility A certificate plaque will be awarded to any Chow
competition. owned or co-owned by a member earning a title
• The information submitted must include: in all three disciplines of Companion Events
(Obedience, Agility and Rally).
• The dog’s name and AKC number Qualifications: A Chow must have three published
scores for the year under two different judges. Revised July 23, 2017
• The name and date of each show
Dogs with one or two scores for the year will not be * “Member” is defined as a member in good standing of The
• The placement awarded at each show eligible for the Top Ten Awards. Chow Chow Club, Inc. on December 31st of the award year.
• The owner/handler(s) of the dog