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~~~~~~~~ RTCA 2023 TOP DOG COMPETION ~~~~~~~

New for 2023 is the TOP DOG Competition. The TOP DOG competition focuses on conformation, temperament and performance sports. As we all know the Rat Terrier is a very versatile dog that can succeed in ANY competition. Join in to see who has the TOP DOG

Top Dog Competitors will be featured in the 2023 National Specialty Catalog and the winners will be featured on this website!  RTCA Members can use titles earned to apply for the new RTCA Versatility Award! 

Entries for this event will open on 05/31/23. For more information, titles and rules of each event, please go to the AKC website.

RULES: 

  1. Entered Rat Terrier must show in Conformation at the RTCA National on 10/27/23 and must complete 1 leg minimally of their ATT evaluation. ATT Evaluator will be onsite 10/27/23. If the dog has already titled in ATT, owner must bring proof. 

  2.  Entered Rat Terrier must compete in at least one other performance event, due to scheduling these events may take place 10/27-10/29.

  3.  Handler must obtain tally sheet from club table on 10/27/23 and must submit by 2 PM 10/29/23.

  4. Rat Terrier may participate in as many events as they choose to. 

  5. Professional handlers are allowed per AKC Rules.

  6. Different handlers are allowed for multiple events.

  7. Participants must show proof of placements (ribbons or score sheet) at club table, representative will sign off on each scoring. 

  8. Entry Fee of $50 must be received by 10/01/23 in order to participate, there will be no refunds if the entered dog does not participate.

  9. Entrant is responsible for all additional entry/evaluation fees for each event entered. 

  10. Entrant is to follow all rules for each event they have entered and follow AKC rules of good Sportsmanship. 

  11. To enter you must complete the form below and pay the entry. 

 

Offered events: 

  • Conformation
  • ATT
  • VHM
  • CGC
  • Fit Dog
  • Trick Dog
  • Obedience
  • Dock Diving
  • Rally
  • Scent Work 
  • Barn Hunt

Awards: 

Gold: Rosette and Award Bundle

Silver: Rosette and Award Bundle

Bronze: Rosette and Award Bundle

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Conformation Point Schedule:

Entry and participation in class             1 
Class Win                                                 2 
Winner's Dog/Bitch                                 3 
BOS/ Select                                              4  BOB/BOBOH                                            5


Bonus: Finishing a Title                           1 
Bonus: JR Handler                                    2

Bonus: Owner Handled                          1

NOTE: entered dog will earn 5 points for either BOB or BOBOH but not both.

Educational Event: 

Attend an educational event                1

AKC Temperament Test (ATT):

REQUIRED or must show proof of prior completion 

First leg (must pass)                                1 
Second Leg (must pass)                         2 


Bonus: Finishing a Title                            1

 MAX: 3 points 

Canine Good Citizen(CGC A/U), Fit Dog & Trick Dog, Virtual Home Manners (VHM A/P)
Entry and participation in class             1
Bonus: Finishing a Title                           2

NOTE: Only 1 Fit Dog & Trick Dog Title may count towards points. Some portion of VHM must be completed on site. 

 

Performance Point Schedule:


Entry and participation in class             1 
4th place                                                  2 
3rd Place                                                  3 
2nd Place                                                 4 
1st Place                                                   5

Bonus: Qualifying Run/Test/Score         2 Limited to 1 per event

Bonus: Rally Score 91-100                     2 

Bonus: Barn Hunt HIC                            2
Bonus: Finishing a Title                           1 
Bonus: JR Handler                                    2

 

2023 TOP DOG Competition
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Entry fee for TOP DOG Competition. DOES NOT include event entries.

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