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of each qualifying win. Points will be computed on a one not be eligible for the Top Ten given a plaque and a 1/2 page ad in
dog/one handler basis. Awards. Chow Life unless they have previously
2. This award must be requested in
writing by a member* of The Chow 2. Points earned from January 1 2. Points earned from January 1 received any other free ad in that year’s
Chow Club, Inc. through December 31 qualify for through December 31 qualify for awards issue of Chow Life.
Only the Top Junior Handler to this award. The winners of the this award. Revised March 17, 2015
receive a half page in Chow Life. Breeder/Owner Handled award 3. The average of the top three
will each be given a 1/2 page ad Other Companion Events Awards:
Each qualifying Junior Handler shall in Chow Life unless they have scores in each level will be used to
receive a Certificate. previously received any other free determine the Top 10 dogs at each • A certificate will be awarded to
level of competition. The dog with
any Chow earning a CDX or higher
Revised April 27, 2013 ad in that year’s awards issue of the highest average in each level in obedience; a Rally Advanced
Chow Life. In the case of a tie, total
SECTION 9: TOP TEN points for Best of Winners wins will will be the top dog in that level. Excellent or higher in Rally; an
OWNER/HANDLED CHOW be used to determine the positions. In the case of a tie, the highest Excellent Level, Time to Beat (T2B)
AWARDS individual score will be used to or higher in Agility; a TDX or
Revised April 27, 2013 break the tie. If there is still a tie, higher in Tracking or a Coursing
Qualifications:
the highest seconds under course Ability Advanced or higher in
1. The Top Ten Owner/Handled SECTION 11: COMPANION time (SCT) or MACH (Master Coursing Ability tests.
Chow Awards are based on AKC EVENTS AWARDS: Agility Championship) points will • A certificate will be awarded to
events including Winners Dog, Top Ten Obedience Chows: be used. any Chow earning a title in all three
Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite The Top Ten Chows at each level disciplines of Companion Events
Sex, and Best of Breed. One point The Top Ten Novice, Top Ten Open will be awarded a certificate. The (Obedience, Agility and Rally).
awarded for each dog defeated. and Top Ten Utility (Utility/Versatility) names of the Top Ten Agility Chows
Points computed on a one dog, one Chows will be determined by the at each level, and their owners, will Revised April 1, 2014
handler basis. number of points earned in each level
of Obedience competition. be published in the awards issue of SECTION 12: TRIATHLON
2. Competition is open to all Chow Chow Life. AWARD:
Chows and awards limited to Qualifications: The Number One Agility Chow
Chow Chow owner/handlers who 1. Competition is open to all Chow Chow will be the number one dog A certificate will be awarded to
are members of The Chow Chow Chows. competing at the highest level of the Chow Chow which gets a leg in
Club, Inc. obedience, a ribbon in conformation
2. A Chow must have three competition (#1 Excellent, if none defeating other dogs and either an
3. Points earned from January 1 published scores for the year under qualify then # 1 Open, if none qualify agility leg, or a CGC,or a rally leg at
through December 31 qualify for three different judges. Dogs with then #1 Novice). The Number One any AKC cluster of shows.
this award. one or two scores for the year will Agility award winner will be given a
A plaque to be awarded to the dog not be eligible for the Top Ten plaque and a 1/2 page ad in Chow Life Revised March 20, 2016
or bitch earning the most points Awards. unless they have previously received SECTION 13: HEALTH
as defined by the aforementioned 3. Points earned from January 1 any other free ad in that year’s awards AWARD:
rules will be awarded. The winner through December 31 qualify for issue of Chow Life. A Certificate will be awarded to
of the Owner/Handled Chow this award. Revised March 17, 2015 the breeder and owner of an AKC
Award will be given a 1/2 page champion (conformation, obedience
ad in Chow Life unless they have 4. The average of the top three Top Ten Rally Chows: or agility title) Chow Chow who is
previously received any other free scores in each level will be used to The Top Ten Novice, Top Ten owned or co-owned by a member
ad in that year’s awards issue of determine the Top 10 dogs at each Advanced and Top Ten Excellent of the CCCI and has received all of
Chow Life. The names of the Top level of competition. The dog with Chows will be determined by the the following health/temperament
Ten handlers and their Chows in the highest average in each level will number of points earned in each level clearances:
the Owner/Handled competition be the top dog in that level. Utility of Rally competition.
will be published in Chow Life scores outrank Versatility scores. OFA hip certification
effective with the 1996 awards year The Top Ten Chows at each level will Qualifications: OFA elbow certification
beginning November 1, 1995. be awarded a certificate. The names 1. A Chow must have three OFA patella certification
of the Top Ten Obedience Chows at
4. The notification of these wins published scores for the year under OFA thyroid certification
must be submitted to the awards each level, and their owners, will be three different judges. Dogs with OFA cardiac certification
committee by December 31st of the published in the awards issue of Chow one or two scores for the year will
qualifying year. The information Life. not be eligible for the Top Ten OFA Genetic Eye Screen
submitted must include: The number one Obedience Chow Awards. Canine Good Citizen award
a. The dogs name and AKC number Chow will be the number one Chow 2. Points earned from January 1 The award must be requested in
competing at the highest level of through December 31 qualify for writing and must include copies of all
b. The name and date of each show competition (#1 Utility, if none qualify this award. required certifications including the
c. The placement awarded at each then #1 Open, if none qualify then #1 3. The average of the top three Canine Good Citizen award.
show Novice). The number one Obedience scores in each level will be used to
Chow will be given a plaque and a Revised March 17, 2015
d. The owner/handler of the dog determine the Top 10 dogs at each
1/2 page ad in Chow Life unless they
Revised March 20, 2016 have previously received any other level of competition. The dog with * ”Member” is defined as a member
free ad in that year’s awards issue of the highest average in each level in good standing of The Chow
SECTION 10. BREEDER/ Chow Life. will be the top dog in that level. In Chow Club, Inc. on December 31st
OWNER/HANDLED AWARD Revised Mar 17, 2015 case of a tie, the highest individual of the award year.
score will be used to break the tie.
A certificate to be awarded by the
Chow Chow Club, Inc. for the dog and Top Ten Agility Chows: The Top Ten Chows at each level will
the bitch defeating the most dogs by The Top Ten Novice, Top Ten Open be awarded a certificate. The names of
going Winners Dog and Winners Bitch and Top Ten Excellent Chows will the Top Ten Rally Chows at each level,
from the Bred by Exhibitors Class. and their owners, will be published in
be determined by the number of the awards issue of Chow Life.
Qualifications: points earned in each level of Agility
competition. The Number One Rally Chow
1. Competition is open to ALL Chow will be the Number One dog
CHOW CHOWS, and awards Qualifications: competing at the highest level of
limited to Chow Chow handlers 1. A Chow must have three competition (#1 Excellent, if none
who are members of the Chow published scores for the year under qualify then #1 Advanced, if none
Chow Club, Inc. and whose dogs three different judges. Dogs with qualify then #1 Novice). The Number
have been breeder/owner handled. One Rally Award winner will be
one or two scores for the year will
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