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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 Revised April 27, 2013 individual score will be used to or higher in Agility; a TDX or
Qualifications: break the tie. If there is still a tie, higher in Tracking or a Coursing
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
events including Winners Dog, Top Ten Obedience Chows: be used. • A certificate will be awarded to
Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite The Top Ten Novice, Top Ten Open any Chow earning a title in all three
Sex, and Best of Breed. One point and Top Ten Utility (Utility/Versatility) The Top Ten Chows at each level disciplines of Companion Events
awarded for each dog defeated. Chows will be determined by the will be awarded a certificate. The (Obedience, Agility and Rally).
Points computed on a one dog, one number of points earned in each level names of the Top Ten Agility Chows Revised April 1, 2014
handler basis. at each level, and their owners, will
of Obedience competition. be published in the awards issue of
2. Competition is open to all Chow Qualifications: Chow Life. SECTION 12: TRIATHLON
Chows and awards limited to AWARD:
Chow Chow owner/handlers who 1. Competition is open to all Chow The Number One Agility Chow A certificate will be awarded to
are members of The Chow Chow Chows. Chow will be the number one dog the Chow Chow which gets a leg in
Club, Inc. 2. A Chow must have three competing at the highest level of obedience, a ribbon in conformation
competition (#1 Excellent, if none
3. Points earned from January 1 published scores for the year under qualify then # 1 Open, if none qualify defeating other dogs and either an
through December 31 qualify for three different judges. Dogs with then #1 Novice). The Number One agility leg, or a CGC,or a rally leg at
this award. one or two scores for the year will Agility award winner will be given a any AKC cluster of shows.
not be eligible for the Top Ten Revised March 20, 2016
A plaque to be awarded to the dog Awards. plaque and a 1/2 page ad in Chow Life
or bitch earning the most points 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 4. The average of the top three champion (conformation, obedience
ad in Chow Life unless they have scores in each level will be used to Top Ten Rally Chows: or agility title) Chow Chow who is
previously received any other free determine the Top 10 dogs at each owned or co-owned by a member
ad in that year’s awards issue of level of competition. The dog with The Top Ten Novice, Top Ten of the CCCI and has received all of
Chow Life. The names of the Top the highest average in each level will Advanced and Top Ten Excellent the following health/temperament
Ten handlers and their Chows in be the top dog in that level. Utility Chows will be determined by the clearances:
the Owner/Handled competition scores outrank Versatility scores. number of points earned in each level
will be published in Chow Life of Rally competition. 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
of the Top Ten Obedience Chows at 1. A Chow must have three OFA patella certification
4. The notification of these wins each level, and their owners, will be published scores for the year under OFA thyroid certification
must be submitted to the awards published in the awards issue of Chow three different judges. Dogs with
committee by December 31st of the Life. one or two scores for the year will OFA cardiac certification
qualifying year. The information not be eligible for the Top Ten OFA Genetic Eye Screen
submitted must include: The number one Obedience Chow Awards. Canine Good Citizen award
Chow will be the number one Chow
a. The dogs name and AKC number competing at the highest level of 2. Points earned from January 1 The award must be requested in
b. The name and date of each show competition (#1 Utility, if none qualify through December 31 qualify for writing and must include copies of all
then #1 Open, if none qualify then #1 this award. required certifications including the
c. The placement awarded at each Novice). The number one Obedience Canine Good Citizen award.
show 3. The average of the top three
Chow will be given a plaque and a scores in each level will be used to
d. The owner/handler of the dog 1/2 page ad in Chow Life unless they determine the Top 10 dogs at each Revised March 17, 2015
have previously received any other
Revised March 20, 2016 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
Chow Life.
SECTION 10. BREEDER/ 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. be determined by the number of and their owners, will be published in
Qualifications: points earned in each level of Agility the awards issue of Chow Life.
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 or two scores for the year will One Rally Award winner will be
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. Points earned from January 1 2. Points earned from January 1 received any other free ad in that year’s
through December 31 qualify for through December 31 qualify for awards issue of Chow Life.
this award. The winners of the this award. Revised March 17, 2015
Breeder/Owner Handled award 3. The average of the top three
will each be given a 1/2 page ad scores in each level will be used to Other Companion Events Awards:
in Chow Life unless they have determine the Top 10 dogs at each
previously received any other free level of competition. The dog with • A certificate will be awarded to
ad in that year’s awards issue of the highest average in each level any Chow earning a CDX or higher
Chow Life. In the case of a tie, total in obedience; a Rally Advanced