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Recap of Major Changes: |
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- Upgradeable registration papers
are now issued on blue (was black) certificates (8.2)
- All registration papers are accompanied by a personalized pedigree
(9.0)
- OTX1 & OTX2 may be shown "as Shilohs" pending the OK of the hosting
organization (17.4)
- Grand Champion Program! (21.0) |
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WSSBA Registry Rules & Information
Updated
August 2019 |
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WSSBA
The
WSSBA is a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) that was established in
2013 under the laws of the State of Nevada. |
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WSSBA OBJECTIVES
The
primary objectives of the WSSBA are to:
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2.1 |
Provide
registration paperwork to Shiloh Shepherd Breeders and Owners in a
timely, efficient, and economical manner. |
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2.2 |
Recognize the achievements of WSSBA-registered Shilohs in
various performance areas. |
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Maintain records of health data for WSSBA-registered Shilohs. |
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ADMINISTRATION
The
WSSBA is run by two Co-Registrars, which are volunteer positions.
The
Co-Registrars’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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3.1 |
Determination of Registry policies and procedures. |
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3.2 |
Day-to-day administration of the Registry. |
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3.3 |
Assignment of Registration Numbers. |
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Creation of Registration Certificates and Pedigrees. |
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Tracking of Health Data. |
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3.6 |
Tracking of Performance Titles. |
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3.7 |
Issuing Performance Awards and Certificates. |
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Creating/Maintaining the WSSBA Web Site. |
The
WSSBA Registry also has a Steering Committee (four volunteer
positions). On an as-needed basis, these individuals assist in the
determination of WSSBA Policy. |
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DUAL REGISTRATION
The
WSSBA Registry permits dual registration with other Shiloh Shepherd
Registries, provided the “other” Registry also allows dual registration. |
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ELIGIBILITY
For a litter of puppies to be eligible for registration with the WSSBA,
the litter's Sire or Dam must be registered with the WSSBA. |
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WSSBA REGISTRATION NUMBERS
Each WSSBA Shiloh Shepherd is issued a Registration Number when it first
comes into the WSSBA Registry, either as a puppy or as an adult.
Once a Shiloh is issued a WSSBA Registration Number, it remains that
Shiloh’s registration number forever.
WSSBA Registration Numbers are five-digit numbers that are constructed
as follows:
WYY###
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Where:
W
=
WSSBA
YY
=
The current year (i.e., 13 for 2013, etc.)
###
=
A sequential number beginning with 001 |
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WSSBA REGISTRATION CODES
Due to the simplicity of the WSSBA’s Registration Number
scheme, each Shiloh is also assigned a Registration Code, which provides
specific information about that Shiloh, including but not limited to:
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2-digit kennel name code, indicating the kennel of origin
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Genetic makeup of the Shiloh, such as:
P = Pure Shiloh
G = German Shepherd Outcross (and Percentage)
W = White Shepherd Outcross (and Percentage)
F = Foundation Shiloh (and Percentage)
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Date of birth
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M# and F# for each male/female puppy
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Applicable Suffixes, including:
B = Breedable Status
C = Companion Status
U = Upgradeable Status
T = Conditional Status
R = Retired
D = Deceased
A Shiloh’s Registration Code might change as its
circumstances change (i.e., Upgradeable to Breedable, Retired to
Deceased, etc.) |
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REGISTRATION STATUSES AND CERTIFICATES
The
WSSBA Registry issues four different types of Registration Certificates,
representing the following Registration Statuses:
WSSBA Breedable Registration
WSSBA Upgradeable Registration
WSSBA Companion Registration
WSSBA Conditional Registration
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8.1 WSSBA BREEDABLE STATUS & REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES
WSSBA Breedable Registration Certificates are issued to:
·
Shilohs that currently hold a Breedable Certificate of Registration from
one of the other Shiloh Shepherd Registries and whose owner wishes to
dual-register (if applicable) or transfer them into the WSSBA; or
· Shilohs eligible to be upgraded from WSSBA Upgradeable or WSSBA Companion
status.
Note: Breedable Status is NEVER assigned to puppies!
WSSBA Breedable Registration Certificates are on gold-bordered paper
with a gold seal.
8.2 WSSBA UPGRADEABLE STATUS & REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES
WSSBA Upgradeable Registration Certificates are issued to:
· Shilohs whose breeders denoted them with “Upgradeable” status during
completion of their litter’s WSSBA Litter Application & Placement Form;
or
· Breed-potential young adults transferred into the WSSBA Registry who
have not yet competed health testing.
WSSBA Upgradeable Registration Certificates are on blue-bordered paper
with a gold seal.
8.3 WSSBA COMPANION STATUS & REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES
WSSBA Companion Registration Certificates are issued to:
· Shilohs whose breeders denoted them with “Companion” status during
completion of their litter’s WSSBA Litter Application & Placement Form;
or
· Puppies or Adults who are spayed/neutered and will not be bred.
WSSBA Companion Registration Certificates are on silver-bordered paper
with a silver seal.
8.4 WSSBA CONDITIONAL STATUS & REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES
WSSBA Conditional Registration Certificates are issued in cases when a
breeding has taken place, and the sire or dam:
· Is
not of age for breeding; and/or
· Has
not completed the requirements for “Breedable” status
WSSBA Conditional Registration Certificates are on teal-bordered paper
with no seal.
Once the sire and dam are issued Breedable certificates, the Breeder may
apply to upgrade the puppies in the litter to Companion or Upgradeable
status.
Note: The WSSBA reserves the right to refuse to register a breeder’s
litters, if “Conditional” litters happen too often, or we feel that this
option is being abused. |
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PEDIGREES
With each registration certificate that is issued, the WSSBA will also
provide a copy of that Shiloh's pedigree, personalized with Registered
Name & WSSBA Registration Number. |
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UPDATING INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES
Owners may submit upgraded health or performance information about their
WSSBA-Registered Shiloh at any time.
One
updated certificate (with enhanced information) will be provided
annually at no charge. Once the gratis update has occurred,
additional updates will be processed for a charge of $5. |
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DNA
PARENTAGE/GENETIC MARKER REPORT
The
WSSBA will direct applicants to UC Davis for the purpose of ordering
their own DNA test kits for verification of parentage. To apply for DNA
for your Shiloh(s), access MyVGL at the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics
Laboratory site:
https://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/myvgl/login.html
If
you have not yet created a MyVGL account with UC Davis, you will be
required to do so.
When you are ready to order DNA kits from UC Davis, have the following
information available:
Shiloh Applicant’s Name
Registration Number
Gender
Color
Sire’s Name and VGL Account (i.e., DNA) Number
Dam’s Name and VGL Account (i.e., DNA) Number
UC
Davis charges $40 per dog.
Let us know if you'd like us to help you with this! |
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BREEDABLE AGE
To
qualify for “Breedable” status and a Breedable Certificate of
Registration, a Shiloh must be:
·
24+
Months of Age (Females) or
·
18+
Months of Age (Males)
AND
fully health tested.
If
the dam is under 24 months of age and/or the sire is under 18 months of
age, and they have not completed all health testing, puppies can only be
registered with Conditional status.
If
the dam is over 84 months of age, the breeder must provide a letter from
a veterinarian stating that the bitch is in good health and suitable for
breeding. |
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REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR “BREEDABLE” SHILOHS
These certifications are required or recommended for a Shiloh to obtain
“Breedable” status with the WSSBA.
Required
1)
Hip Certification
a.
Permanent OFA rating of Excellent, Good, or Fair (at 24+ months old), or
b.
PennHIP scores of .50 or under, with no DJD (at 18+ months old)*, or
c.
OVC Passing Score
2)
Elbow Certification
a.
OFA rating of Normal (preliminaries are acceptable) or
b.
OVC rating of Normal
3)
OFA Heart Certificate
4)
DNA issued by UC Davis
5)
Completed WSSBA Height/Weight & Testicles Form
6)
Completed WSSBA Attributes Checklist
7)
Four Photos: Left, Right, Back, Front (all standing)
Recommended
1)
Thyroid
2)
Brucellosis
3)
TLI
4)
DM
5)
Holter Monitor and/or other Cardiac Testing
6)
CERF
*In
the case of a PennHIP score above .50 with no degenerative joint
disease, a passing OFA Certificate (i.e., OFA Fair, Good or Excellent,
with no DJD, at 24+ months of age) must also be presented to be eligible
for a Breeding Certificate. |
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REGISTERED NAMES OF SHILOH SHEPHERDS
The
WSSBA limits Shilohs’ registered names to 30 characters, including all
punctuation and spacing.
The
registered name should include the Breeder’s kennel name, either at the
beginning or the end of the name.
In
the case of duplicate names, the owner will be notified so that an
alternate name can be selected.
The
WSSBA reserves the right to determine whether or not a name is
appropriate.
Once a registered name is issued to a WSSBA-registered Shiloh Shepherd,
it remains that Shiloh’s name forever.
14.1 Exception to Name-Change Rule
Sometimes, a Breeder has a slow-to-sell puppy, and must assign a
registered name to that puppy in order to register the litter with the
WSSBA. If/When the Breeder ultimately sells the puppy, the new owner
may choose a Registered Name for the puppy. The WSSBA will re-issue the
puppy’s registration certificate, at no charge, to reflect the name
change. |
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REGISTERED KENNEL NAMES
The
WSSBA gives breeders the right to reserve a “kennel name.”
Once a kennel name is reserved, no other breeder can use it.
Registering a kennel name with the WSSBA allows the breeder to have a
listing on the WSSBA website.
There is no charge for this service. |
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WSSBA FORMS
The
WSSBA utilizes these forms:
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Request for WSSBA Registration Papers |
Use this form to initiate the WSSBA Registration of your Shiloh
Shepherd that is currently registered with another Shiloh
Shepherd registry, or the National Kennel Club (NKC). |
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Request for WSSBA Registration Upgrade |
Use this form to request a Breedable Certificate of Registration
for your Shiloh Shepherd that presently has a WSSBA Upgradeable
Certificate of Registration. |
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WSSBA Attributes Checklist |
Use this
checklist to document up to ten (10) attributes that you see in
your Shiloh Shepherd. |
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WSSBA Height/Weight & Testicles Certification Form |
Use this
form to confirm (1) height and weight in all Shilohs, and (2)
presence of testicles in male Shilohs. This form should be
completed by your Veterinarian or a Certified Judge! |
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WSSBA Litter Application & Placement Form |
Use this
form to begin the process of registering a litter with the WSSBA. |
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WSSBA Conditional Litter Application & Placement Form |
Use this
form to begin the process of registration when a litter is not
eligible for regular registration. |
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WSSBA Litter Health Report |
Your
Veterinarian completes this form when your puppies are
examined/inoculated for the first time. |
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WSSBA Puppy Aptitude Test |
Use this
form when puppy temperaments are evaluated at around 7 weeks of
age. |
For
copies of the forms and instructions for their completion, refer to the
Forms page on our Website. |
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WSSBA OUTCROSS PROGRAM
Understanding the Shiloh Shepherd has a limited gene pool, the WSSBA
Registry supports the use of outcrosses to increase the health of that
gene pool while still maintaining the Shiloh Shepherd type.
Potential outcrosses must be submitted to the WSSBA prior to breeding.
The WSSBA reserves the right to approve or deny any application for
outcross.
The
following paragraphs provide details about outcross eligibility.
17.1 HEALTH TESTING
To
be considered for breeding within the WSSBA, any outcross potential male
or female must provide health testing at the highest level to which
their breed is tested, meeting (or preferably, exceeding) all Shiloh
Shepherd requirements.
17.2 PEDIGREE
A
minimum three generation pedigree should be provided along with health
data on the parents and grandparents as well as however many littermates
are available.
Included with this should be a temperament analysis and faults/virtues.
17.3 ELIGIBLE BREEDS
To
be considered, any potential outcross must possess similar type and
structure as the existing Shiloh Shepherd, and therefore must fall
within the family of breeds that include, but are not limited to: the
German Shepherd Dog, King Shepherd, Malinois, Tervuren, Groenendael,
Byelorussian Shepherd, Bohemian Shepherd and White German Shepherd.
Care should be exercised to include only individuals who are already
close to the Shiloh Shepherd type in order to maintain and perpetuate
the existing breed.
Wolf-dogs and wolf-hybrids are expressly forbidden to be
used as outcrosses for the WSSBA.
17.4 ELIGIBILITY FOR CONFORMATION
SHOWING
First Generation (X1 suffix in registration number) and Second
Generation (X2 suffix in registration number) Shiloh Shepherd outcrosses
may be shown “as Shilohs” in conformation events, provided it is
permitted by the organization that is hosting the event. Third
Generation outcrosses do not carry an “X” suffix in their registration
number, and are considered full Shilohs. |
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WSSBA CONFORMATION CHAMPIONSHIPS (i.e., "BREED"
CHAMPIONSHIPS)
A
WSSBA Conformation Championship is awarded to WSSBA-registered Shiloh
Shepherds that accrue a total of 15 points in the conformation ring.
Points must be accumulated under three (3) or more judges, and must
include at least two 3-point "majors" under two different judges.
Shilohs are eligible to earn Championship points once they have reached
six (6) months of age.
In
the WSSBA Conformation ring, Shiloh Shepherds also compete as “Puppies” until
they are eighteen (18) months of age.
A
Shiloh cannot earn more than five (5) points at any given show under one
single judge.
Once points are verified, a WSSBA Championship Certificate is
awarded, and the Shiloh carries the title “bCH” at the beginning of
his/her registered name.
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ACCUMULATION OF "GV" POINTS
When a Shiloh is named Best of Breed (BOB) or Best of Opposite Sex (BOS)
in a conformation show, points are accumulated as follows:
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The
BOB earns one point for each Shiloh over 6 months of age that was
entered. This includes one point for him/herself.
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The
BOS earns one point for each Shiloh over 6 months of age that was
entered, including one point for him/herself, LESS ONE POINT, as
he/she did not defeat the BOB.
It
is this point tally that is used to determine each year's
Conformation Award Winners.
Note:
Points accumulate for one year, and are reset to "0" at the start of the
next year. |
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WSSBA
ANNUAL CONFORMATION AWARDS
Each year, the WSSBA issues awards to recognize WSSBA-registered
Shiloh Shepherds that have attained noteworthy accomplishments in the
conformation ring during the previous year. These awards, which are
based on the accumulation of "GV" points, are:
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Grand Victor
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Grand Victrix
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National Select(s)
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Puppy of the Year (6-18 Months of age)
·
Baby Puppy of the Year (2-6 Months of age)
Note: In the case of Puppy awards, award determination is based on
performance.
Each winner receives a certificate indicating his/her
title, and an award. |
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WSSBA GRAND CHAMPION
The WSSBA will bestow the title of “Grand
Championship” award to WSSBA-Registered Shilohs that:
·
Are registered in the WSSBA, and are WSSBA Champions
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Have been awarded Best of Breed by three or more different judges
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Have accumulated 50 Grand Champion (GC) points*
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Have defeated at least three Breed Champions overall
*Grand Champion (GC) points equal the number of GV points
awarded (i.e., one point for each Shiloh defeated by the BOB, including
him/herself). The only difference is, GV points are reset to "0" at the
end of the year, while GC points accumulate from year to year.
Note: Accumulation of GC points is retroactive to the
beginning of the WSSBA.
Once points are verified, a WSSBA Grand Championship
Certificate is awarded, and the Shiloh carries the title “bGCH” at the
beginning of his/her registered name. |
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REGISTRY OF MERIT (ROM)
Registry of Merit (ROM) is awarded to a Shiloh sire or dam, based on the
achievements of its offspring.
Earning this title requires the accumulation of 250 points. Once points
are earned and verified, a WSSBA Registry of Merit Certificate is
awarded, and the Shiloh carries the title “ROM” at the end of his/her
registered name.
Point tabulation is as follows. |
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Worldwide Shiloh Shepherd Breed Association, LLC
REGISTRY OF MERIT POINT TABULATION |
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POINTS |
ACHIEVEMENT |
POINTS |
ACHIEVEMENT |
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10 |
Each Championship Point |
25 |
Canine Good Citizen |
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10 |
Winner’s Dog |
25 |
Canine Good Neighbour |
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10 |
Winner’s Bitch |
25 |
Herding Instinct Test |
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20 |
Best of Winners |
25 |
Temperament Test |
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25 |
Best of Opposite |
25
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Each Leg of:
Obedience, Herding, Nosework,
Rally, or Tracking |
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50 |
Best of Breed/BISS |
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10 |
Group 4 |
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20 |
Group 3 |
100
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Completed Degree in:
Obedience, Herding, Nosework,
Rally, or Tracking |
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30 |
Group 2 |
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40 |
Group 1 |
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50 |
Reserve Best In Show |
100 |
Search & Rescue Certificate |
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100 |
Best In Show |
100 |
Therapy Dog Certificate |
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100 |
Schutzhund A & B |
200 |
Schutzhund 2 |
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100 |
Schutzhund 1 |
300 |
Schutzhund 3 |
Note:
To qualify, the Sire/Dam must have offspring pointed in more
than one category. |
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WSSBA
SPECIALTIES
From
time to time, the WSSBA will sponsor Specialty shows.
Contact the WSSBA if you are interested in having the WSSBA sponsor your
organization’s Specialty! |
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SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
The following charges apply for WSSBA products and services:
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Worldwide Shiloh Shepherd Breed Association, LLC
CHARGES FOR PRODUCTS & SERVICES |
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FORM/ACTIVITY |
CHARGE |
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To Transfer a Shiloh into the WSSBA from Another Shiloh Shepherd
Registry or the NKC (Companion Papers): |
$10.00 |
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To Transfer a Shiloh into the WSSBA from Another Shiloh Shepherd
Registry or the NKC (Upgradeable Papers): |
$25.00 |
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To Transfer a Shiloh into the WSSBA from Another Shiloh Shepherd
Registry or the NKC (Breedable Papers): |
$25.00 |
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To Upgrade a WSSBA-registered Shiloh into the WSSBA to Breedable
Papers: |
$25.00 |
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To Register a Litter of Puppies (All Papers Sent to Breeder) |
$25.00 |
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To Register a Litter of Puppies
(Papers Sent to Individual Owners): |
$25.00 +
$2.50 Per Puppy |
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To Register Your Kennel with the WSSBA: |
NO CHARGE |
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For a Listing on the WSSBA Web Site Breeder Page: |
NO CHARGE |
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To List Your Litter on the WSSBA Puppies Page: |
NO CHARGE |
The
WSSBA reserves the right to change prices with 30 days' notice.
In the USA and Canada, you will be billed in your country's
currency. |
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PAYMENT
Once we have issued paperwork, you will be invoiced via PayPal. |
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WSSBA WEBSITE
The WSSBA maintains a website at:
http://www.registermyshiloh.com |
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26.1 WSSBA WEBSITE: BREED STANDARD
On
the WSSBA website, the WSSBA provides a copy of the ISSDC Breed
Standard. The WSSBA acknowledges the acceptance of this document for
our Registry. |
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26.2 WSSBA WEBSITE: GALLERY
On
the WSSBA website, the WSSBA has established and maintains a Photo
Gallery to showcase WSSBA-Registered Shilohs.
Note: Presently, the Photo Gallery is a work in progress. |
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26.3 WSSBA WEBSITE: IN MEMORY PAGE
On
the WSSBA website, the WSSBA provides an In Memory page, which is used
to
feature
WSSBA-registered
Shilohs that are no longer living. |
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26.4 WSSBA WEBSITE: PUPPY PAGE
On the WSSBA website, the WSSBA provides a Puppy page, which is
used to
feature puppies whose litters will be registered with the WSSBA. |
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26.5 WSSBA WEBSITE: STATISTICS PAGE
On
the WSSBA website maintains a Statistics page. Provided on this page is
an ongoing tally of the number of Adults/Puppies registered with the
WSSBA. |
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26.6 WSSBA WEBSITE: TITLES
On
the WSSBA website (http://registermyshiloh.com),
in the Titles section,
the WSSBA celebrates the WSSBA Shilohs that have earned titles in the
following areas:
Canine Good Citizen
Canine Good Neighbour
Community Canine Title Certificate
Herding Certification
Trick Dog Titles
Temperament Test
Therapy Dog Certification
Once we become aware of WSSBA-registered Shilohs that have earned titles
in other areas (i.e., Obedience, Rally, Search & Rescue, etc.) we will
add more pages to this section of the web site. |
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CONTACTING THE WSSBA
WSSBA
Registry Rules & Information is a “living” document; it will be updated
on an ongoing basis. Don’t ever hesitate to
Contact the WSSBA
if we can assist you in any way! |
