GSDCA Successfully Processing Hip/Elbow X-Rays through SV - Page 1

I have just been told that the GSDCA has already successfully processed some hip/elbow x-rays with the SV. If anyone needs x-rays processed by the SV you can use the GSDCA's services even if you are not a member of the GSDCA. Here is a link to their services page listing all services and fees.  http://www.gsdca.org/sv-programs

If anyone has any questions about how to submit, they can contact the GSDCA Office Manager, Joy Schultz at 775-392-2913 or office @gsdca.org

WDA is still processing hipselbows thru sv.

Dan set up the protocal for electronic submssion........

I was asking something along these lines, on another thread here, but no one thought to make the connection.  Here is the previous post for reference:

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/forum.read?mnr=800029-recording

Thanks though, good to know. 

Also, what kind of scorebook is the GSDCA issuing?  I see it listed for $20 to GSDCA members.  Are both AWDF clubs domestically and FCI clubs overseas required to accept it at trials?  Because my understanding was that you couldn't use the old WDA scorebook universally, among the various AWDF clubs, only recently at USCA trials and always at WDA events

Interesting question momo. So much is subjective speculation in the dogsports world these days. It seems to me that the AWDF, if it is actually a separate entity and not a subsidiary of the USCA,  is an all breed club and as such it could not a member club of, or governed by, the WUSV/SV. Given that, it seems to follow that it would not be obligated by the WUSV requirement to accept GSDCA or WDA (or possibly even USCA)**** scorebooks. Being presently hindered, or is it plagued,  by all the controversy going on now, one has to wonder about the WDA scorebook situation.   If the WDA is no longer affilialted with the GSDCA, it seems entirely possible, if not probable, that WUSV clubs would no longer be obligated to accept their scorebooks and titles accept those awarded by SV or WUSV Country Judges .

 I am not sure about the AWDF's actual status with the FCI. The last I heard was that the AWDF is a guest of the FCI for purposes of International Competition.

**** I suspect there is a relationship of sorts between the USCA and AWDF that commits each to accepting the other's scorebooks.

momosgarage,

I checked with the GSDCA office regarding your question about the scorebooks.  Here is the answer that I received.

From the GSDCA Office: "GSDCA scorebooks should be accepted at USCA, DVG, WDA and all FCI clubs abroad.  I don’t know about AWDF."  My suggestion would be that you contact the AWDF office and ask them what is their protocall regarding the acceptance of scorebooks. 
 

Great news! The more national clubs we have aligned  for the betterment of the breed the better! What a great message for the GSDCa to get involved with.. I do not think they have ever required hips or elbows or dogs not being purple before. 

Richard, it couldn't have something to do with USCA being a member of the AWDF and that USCA issues AWDF scorebooks, could it?

Student, the GSDCA does indeed require hips, elbows and that the dog is not purple in order to be eligible for many of it's annual awards....Award of Merit - hips and elbows; Dual Award of Excellence - must be a CH, hips/elbows, OB or Performance degree, and have passed the GSDCA temperament test.  Selects, normal hips elbows. The GSDCA accepts certifications from OFA, OVC or the SV and requires proof prior to issuing any of these awards. Many of their awards are not offered to dogs that have any disqualifying faults - ie whites. ATAA (annual training achievement award) for example, no eligible progeny with a DQ. Photos of all eligible progeny - front and side views-must be submitted with the application and progeny must have been awarded a ribbon at an AKC show or have passed a breed survey. Neutered dog can qualify with a letter from a licensed judge attesting to the fact that dog has no disqualifying faults.

Yo Crash:  I did not know that USCA issued scorebooks for the AWDF folks. Admittedly, I know very little about the AWDF. I always thought it was a creation intended to appear to separate all the other breeds that participated in USCA trials so that the public perception would be that USCA was a purely German Shepherd Dog Club.

I also thought AWDF was an all breed organization united to promote the working dogsports for all dogs irrespective of the breed composition  somewhat like the DVG. If USCA is a member, and other members are Breed Clubs I guess the AWDF is a sort of Kennel Club.

A question comes to mind. Are AWDF members also required to be, or optionally can be, members of USCA? I would think not since AWDF clubs are not German Shepherd Dog Clubs and USCA is a club intended to support and promote The German Shepherd Dog, their owners and clubs.

Something to consider.
SV and WUSV do not accept OFA elbow certifications.