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BST Prerequisites
Both the owner and handler must be USRC members.
The owner and/or handler of any dog are liable for any damage caused by his or her dog.
The dog must be registered with USRC prior to the entry closing date.
The dog must be tattooed. A microchip will be allowed in lieu of a tattoo provided the handler supplies a working scanner.
The dog must have a USRC recognized hip certification. All dogs must have their permanent identification indicated on their Hip Certification.
The dog must have passed the Schutzhund BH.
The following documents MUST be submitted with BST entry:
Photocopy of USRC Membership Card for both owner & handler.
Photocopy of USRC Registration for the dog being entered.
Photocopy of Scorebook showing titles earned, scorebook number and full name of dog.
Photocopy of document showing prior breed test attempts, if any.
Photocopy of USRC recognized Hip Certification. All dogs must have their permanent identification indicated on their hip certification.
Photocopy of a weight certificate from a Vet within 30 days of test date.
Photocopy of the USRC Registration Certificate may be accepted as proof of titles earned and hip certification if the required information appears on the Registration Certificate.
ABST Prerequisites
Both the owner and handler must be USRC members.
The dog must be registered with USRC prior to the entry closing date.
A male must be a minimum of 36 months of age. A bitch must be a minimum of 30 months of age.
The dog must have passed a USRC recognized Breed Suitability Test prior to the entry closing date.
The dog must have obtained three (3) show critiques with a SG or V Rating. Two of these critiques must be from the Open, Working or Sieger Classes and must be from 2 (two) different USRC recognized Judges.
A male must have a valid USRC Recognized SchH/VPG/IPO3 title. A bitch must have a valid USRC Recognized SchH/VPG/IPO1 title.
The dog must have passed an Endurance Test (AD).
The dog must have correct mouth pigmentation and dark eyes (1a - 3a).
Dogs may receive an ABST in spite of lost teeth provided copies of the dog's BST and 3 show critiques from adult classes showing complete scissors bite are submitted with the entry and the original documentation is presented on the day of the Breed Test.
LBST Prerequisites
Both the owner and handler must be USRC members.
The dog must be registered with USRC prior to the entry closing date.
A male must be a minimum of 36 months of age. A bitch must be a minimum of 30 months of age.
The dog must have previously passed a USRC recognized Advanced Breed Suitability Test.
The LBST may be attempted no sooner than the following year at the same annual event where the ABST was earned (i.e. if the ABST is earned at the National Sieger show, the LBST may be attempted at the National Sieger show the following year).
After obtaining a BST and before attempting an LBST a male must have sired at least 3 litters registered with USRC. A bitch must have whelped at least one litter registered with USRC. The progeny must have been evaluated by a USRC Breed Warden and must be found to be free of visible genetic faults. i.e. white spots, long hair, and deformities.
Dogs may receive an LBST in spite of lost teeth provided copies of the dog's ABST and three (3) show critiques from adult classes showing complete scissors bite are submitted with the entry and the original documentation is presented on the day of the Breed Test.
The following documents MUST be submitted with ABST/LBST entry:
Photocopy of USRC Membership Card for both owner & handler.
Photocopy of USRC Registration for the dog being entered.
Photocopy of USRC recognized Breed Suitability Test Certificate or ABST Certificate if entering an LBST.
Photocopy of Scorebook showing titles earned, scorebook number and full name of dog.
Photocopy of USRC recognized Hip Certification.
The ADRK hip rating of HD+ will be allowed if an ADRK Ztp has also been earned.
Copies of 3 (three) Show Critiques as described in LBST/ABST prerequisites.
Certificate from the USRC Registrar confirming litter registration requirements if entering an LBST.
Photocopy of a weight certificate from a Vet within 30 days of test date.
Photocopy of the USRC Registration Certificate may be accepted as proof of titles earned and hip certification if the required information appears on the Registration Certificate.
**Original documents must be submitted to the BST Secretary on the day of the BST/ABST/LBST**