In the years to come, our selection process will produce BOXERS capable of completing any National Breed Selection Test. Our program starts with training only the most capable adults; followed by evaluation of offspring and keeping only the best for future selections.
Only through good breeding practices are great Boxers born. BOXER CLUB USA.
B.C. USA OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BOXER BREEDING CERTIFICATES
C.S.A.U. End/B End/A SEL/B SEL/A BXP1 BXP2
Only through good breeding practices are great Boxers born. BOXER CLUB USA.
B.C. USA OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BOXER BREEDING CERTIFICATES
C.S.A.U. End/B End/A SEL/B SEL/A BXP1 BXP2
RULES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING BOXER CLUB USA CERTIFICATES:
Endurance/B, Endurance/A,
End/B -(Endurance-B Exam) Is a ten mile endurance run for breeding suitability.Open to all registered boxers of the BC-USA that are at least 14 months of age on day of examination with no exception. Handlers must present BC-USA registration book & copy of AKC/FCI registration certificate, and tattoo for identification.
These criteria must be verified by the judge before beginning the Endurance-B Examination and after.
Note: It is not required for a dog to be identified by tattoo or microchip in order to participate in the End-B Examination, however, a passing examination on an unidentified dog may not be used as a prerequisite for breeding listing and as such, may not later be recorded in a score book.
Content of the test:
The purpose of the Endurance-B examination is to evaluate the dog’s physical health & overall constitution for breeding.
The judge's focus points will be on the following:
Evaluation of 10 mile run
2. Procedure/Handling protocol
3. Pass or Fail procedures
These criteria must be verified by the judge before beginning the Endurance-B Examination and after.
Note: It is not required for a dog to be identified by tattoo or microchip in order to participate in the End-B Examination, however, a passing examination on an unidentified dog may not be used as a prerequisite for breeding listing and as such, may not later be recorded in a score book.
Content of the test:
The purpose of the Endurance-B examination is to evaluate the dog’s physical health & overall constitution for breeding.
The judge's focus points will be on the following:
Evaluation of 10 mile run
- Overall movement
- Physical condition & performance during exam
- Strengths & weaknesses during exam
- Ease of handling during exam
- Reaction to traffic & environment
2. Procedure/Handling protocol
- Initial 4 miles will be done at handler's side while handler leads on bicycle. The pace should be done at a steady, brisk gait, never a gallop or full run. Dog should be at heel position at either side of handler but must always remain under control as to give the impression of accompaniment. The initial 4 mile run will be followed by a 12-15 minute rest and recovery period. Dog may be offered water at this point and will be examined by Judge for signs of fatigue or injury. The second stage of the run will be for the remaining 6 miles.
- Equipment allowed is a leash no longer than 6 ft. , made of leather, and on a flat collar, steel training collars of any kind or e-collars will not be permitted.
3. Pass or Fail procedures
- Dogs passing must have tattoo viewed and confirmed by judge after the exam. Passing dogs will have earned the right to use the BOXER CLUB-USA abbreviation of End/B after their name in all official BC-USA certificates and listings.
- Dogs may fail due to any of the following reasons: Any dog that is not under control or poses a threat to the public will be excused from the exam. Dogs exhibiting any signs of fatigue during the exam will be immediately excused. For the health and safety of the dog the Judge's ruling on these matters is final.
Endurance/A Exam
BOXER CLUB USA Endurance/A certificate EndA - (Endurance-A Exam) Advance 10 mile endurance/temperament run for breeding suitability.Open to all registered boxers of the BC-USA that are at least 16 months of age on day of examination with no exception. Handlers must present score book & copy of registration certificate, and tattoo for identification.
These criteria must be verified by the judge before beginning the endurance-A Examination and after.
Content of the test:
The purpose of the endurance-A examination is to certify the dog’s physical health & overall constitution for breeding suitability.
The judge's focus points will be on the following:
1. Evaluation of 10 mile run
2. Procedure
3. Pass or Fail procedures
PROCEDURES of Attack/Engagement
*The dog will be at handler's side while riding on a*bicycle.
The pace should be done at a steady,brisk gait, never a gallop or full run. Dog should be at a heel position on either side of handler but must always remain under control. The Boxer must give the impression of controlled accompaniment at all times. The initial 6 mile run will be followed by a maximum of 15 minute rest and recovery period. Dog may be offered water at this point and will be examined by Judge for signs of fatigue or injury. The second stage of the exam will be for the remaining 6 miles. At mile 9, a predetermined location by the Judge, the team will be challenged by an advancing threat.
BOXER Dog will be evaluated on its reaction to threat and ability to protect the handler without hesitation. After this brief encounter, dog must demonstrate ability to recover and re-focus back to the task of completing the run, which will be no more than 1 mile after the protection scenario.
Protection scenario will be a brief encounter at mile 9 to test dog's character during fatigue stages of the exam. The threat will be done by a man using a sleeve (hidden sleeve and suit maybe worn if requested by the judge) and coming aggressively towards team from close proximity. Weapons of any kind will not be used, nor Gunfire will be used. The man may attack from a crowd, bush, or ambush type setting, from any direction, but no further than twenty yards and not closer than twelve yards from the team. The attack will be initiated by the Judges signal, the attacker will turn towards team and make clear, aggressive gestures while advancing on team. BOXER will be evaluated on reaction time, courage displayed on entry and engagement. The attacker will retreat immediately after committed contact has been made. Boxer dog is expected to hold on to aggressor until handler either recalls him off or takes him off the attacker. The team is expected to resume finishing the run on judge' signal. If team can not resume the run due to fatigue or lack of cooperation by dog, they will be deferred from the exam. Judge will allow reasonable time for team to re-compose themselves and finish the run. This time allotted is up to judge's discretion Excessive physical corrections or verbal corrections will not be tolerated and will lead to deferral.
Equipment allowed is a leash no longer than 6 ft., and on a flat collar, steel training collars of any kind or e-collars will not be permitted.
These criteria must be verified by the judge before beginning the endurance-A Examination and after.
Content of the test:
The purpose of the endurance-A examination is to certify the dog’s physical health & overall constitution for breeding suitability.
The judge's focus points will be on the following:
1. Evaluation of 10 mile run
- Overall movement
- Physical condition & performance during exam
- Strengths & weaknesses during exam
- Ease of handling during exam
- Reaction to traffic & environment
- Ability to protect handler in foreign setting.
2. Procedure
- The Endurance/A will begin with a *6 mile run.
- There will be a health check of no more than 15 minutes between the end of the 6th mile and the beginning of the 7 mile.
- After the healthy check, the team will continue with remaining 4 miles.
3. Pass or Fail procedures
- Dogs passing must have tattoo viewed and confirmed by judge after the exam. Passing dogs will have earned the right to use the BOXER CLUB-USA abbreviation of eA after their name in all official BC-USA certificates and listings.
- Dogs may fail due to any of the following reasons: Any dog that is not under control or poses a threat to the public will be excused from the exam immediately. Dogs exhibiting any signs of fatigue during the exam will be immediately excused. For the health and safety of the dog the Judge's ruling on these matters is final.
PROCEDURES of Attack/Engagement
*The dog will be at handler's side while riding on a*bicycle.
The pace should be done at a steady,brisk gait, never a gallop or full run. Dog should be at a heel position on either side of handler but must always remain under control. The Boxer must give the impression of controlled accompaniment at all times. The initial 6 mile run will be followed by a maximum of 15 minute rest and recovery period. Dog may be offered water at this point and will be examined by Judge for signs of fatigue or injury. The second stage of the exam will be for the remaining 6 miles. At mile 9, a predetermined location by the Judge, the team will be challenged by an advancing threat.
BOXER Dog will be evaluated on its reaction to threat and ability to protect the handler without hesitation. After this brief encounter, dog must demonstrate ability to recover and re-focus back to the task of completing the run, which will be no more than 1 mile after the protection scenario.
Protection scenario will be a brief encounter at mile 9 to test dog's character during fatigue stages of the exam. The threat will be done by a man using a sleeve (hidden sleeve and suit maybe worn if requested by the judge) and coming aggressively towards team from close proximity. Weapons of any kind will not be used, nor Gunfire will be used. The man may attack from a crowd, bush, or ambush type setting, from any direction, but no further than twenty yards and not closer than twelve yards from the team. The attack will be initiated by the Judges signal, the attacker will turn towards team and make clear, aggressive gestures while advancing on team. BOXER will be evaluated on reaction time, courage displayed on entry and engagement. The attacker will retreat immediately after committed contact has been made. Boxer dog is expected to hold on to aggressor until handler either recalls him off or takes him off the attacker. The team is expected to resume finishing the run on judge' signal. If team can not resume the run due to fatigue or lack of cooperation by dog, they will be deferred from the exam. Judge will allow reasonable time for team to re-compose themselves and finish the run. This time allotted is up to judge's discretion Excessive physical corrections or verbal corrections will not be tolerated and will lead to deferral.
Equipment allowed is a leash no longer than 6 ft., and on a flat collar, steel training collars of any kind or e-collars will not be permitted.