Reminder: Retirement of Dogs
Exhibitors are reminded of the following regulations for the retirement of dogs at the National Show & Trial
Retirement of Animals at the GSDCA National Show and Trial
Animals eligible to retire at the National GSD Show & Trial will be: Gold, Silver & Bronze medal winners, National Challenge and Reserve Challenge winners and National GSD Show & Trial Class winners
• Owners must advise and supply retirement commentary to the GSDCA Secretary prior to the closing date of entry at which the animal will be retired: the commentary must include name of commentator, major achievements and will not be longer than 350 words;
• The application will be accepted on the understanding that the animal will not be exhibited and or trialed again;
• The retirement, provided the animal to be retired is not to be exhibited at the National, will be conducted at the conclusion of Breeders Group, otherwise the retirement will take place at conclusion of Open Dog