TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Schedule of Fees ...... 4 Inherent Rights & Powers of UKC ...... 4 Sending Work to UKC ...... 5 EVENT INFORMATION Entering Dogs in UKC Licensed Events ...... 6 UKC Easy Entry™ Card ...... 7 Titles of Excellence from UKC and Requirements to Earn Them ...... 7 Upcoming UKC Licensed Events ...... 10 Awards at UKC Licensed Events ...... 11 Club Officers Guidelines for Conducting UKC Events ...... 12 UKC Policy for Benefit Events ...... 16 Scratched for Fighting - UKC Policy ...... 83 Misconduct & Discipline ...... 110 UKC Policy Regarding Persons Associated with Fighting Dogs .... 110 OFFICIAL UKC BREED STANDARDS American Black & Tan ...... 17 American Leopard ...... 20 ...... 25 English Coonhound ...... 29 ...... 32 ...... 35 ...... 38 Relative Importance of Body Parts For All Coonhound Breeds ...... 42 Height Standard For All Breeds ...... 42 BENCH SHOWS UKC Coonhound Bench Show Rules ...... 43 Bench Show Procedures and Points Awarded ...... 45 UKC Coonhound Bench Show Judges Authority and Responsibilities 46 Show Spectators, Owners and Handlers ...... 48 UKC Coonhound Bench Show Procedures ...... 48 Requirements and Procedures for Becoming a UKC Licensed Bench Show Judge ...... 49 UKC Point System for the Top Ten Bench Show Dogs ...... 50 NITE HUNTS Official Nite Hunt Honor Rules (Effective January 1, 2017) ...... 52 Appeal Procedure for Situations Happening During a UKC Licensed Nite Hunt ...... 62 Hunting/Non-Hunting Judges Clarification ...... 63 Veterans Casts ...... 65 Important Announcement Concerning the Use of Hearing Devices in UKC Licensed Nite Hunts ...... 65 Cast Breakdown Information ...... 66 Master of (MOH)/Hunt Director (HD) Guidelines ...... 67 Master of Hounds Requirements for Licensing ...... 71 UKC Field Representatives ...... 72 FIELD TRIALS UKC Licensed Field Trial Rules ...... 72 WATER RACES UKC Licensed Water Race Rules ...... 77 SPECIAL EVENTS / PROGRAMS UKC Winter Classic ...... 84 Wait List Procedure for Major UKC Events ...... 85 Autumn Oaks ...... 86 UKC World Coonhound Nite Hunt Championship Rules ...... 88 UKC World Coonhound Bench Show Championship Rules ...... 92 UKC Triple Crown Rules ...... 93 UKC Youth Coonhound Series Official UKC Licensed Youth Championship Rules...... 94 UKC Youth Nationals ...... 96 Youth Education Program! ...... 96 UKC Licensed Hunt Test Program ...... 97 UKC Slam Events® ...... 100 UKC Hunters and Breeders Performance Rewards Program...... 101 GENERAL INFORMATION... registration). Schedule of Fees By way of illustration, the following constitute some, but not all, of the situations calling for the above sanctions: Effective January 1, 2017 a) Falsification or alteration of a UKC Registration LICENSES Certificate, Pedigree, UKC Easy Entry™ Card or any Master of Hounds (New Applicants Only)...... $20 other UKC document. Bench Show Judges (New Applicants Only) .. $20 b) Falsification or alteration of any reports of wins issued to UKC EVENT LICENSES c) Falsification or alteration of receipts issued by UKC Judges. Nite Hunt ...... $25 d) Switching, wrongfully using or attempting to use a UKC Coonhound Bench Show ...... $17 Registration Certificate, Pedigree, UKC Easy Entry™ GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL Coonhound Water Race ...... $17 Card or any other UKC document. e) Selling or attempting to sell a dog with false or incorrect Coonhound Field Trial ...... $17 UKC Registration Certificate or Pedigree. MISC. FEES f) Intimidating, threatening, or injuring a Judge, Club/Association Conditional Entry Fee ...... $5 member or official, event participant or spectator, or UKC rep- Recording Fee for each dog entered resentative. (Nite Hunt, Bench Show, The six illustrations given above are only by way of example and Water Race, Field Trial)...... $2 UKC reserves to itself its inherent right and power to impose such (Hunt Test)...... $3 sanctions in any other circumstances deemed appropriate by UKC. UKC reserves the right to change any and all Any individual who is found guilty by a court of law of a crime policies, fees, etc. without notice. involving dogs will be barred from United Kennel Club for an indefinite period. A person shall be considered guilty in a criminal Major credit cards accepted. proceeding if they are convicted by a judge, jury, or if they enter UKC is the trademark of the a plea bargain or other arrangement to plea to a lesser offense, United Kennel Club, located in or if their case is disposed of by any form of deferred adjudica- Kalamazoo, MI. The use of the tion; a person shall be considered guilty in a civil proceeding if initials UKC in association with they are held responsible or liable by a judge, jury, or if a com- any other registry would be in promised settlement is reached between the parties. violation of the registered trademark. Notify United Kennel Club, 100 E Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo MI 49002- 5584, should you become aware of such a violation. Notwithstanding anything herein, UKC reserves the right to itself and its sole judgment and discretion to change, INHERENT RIGHTS & at any time, any UKC Rules and/or Policies as written in ® this rulebook. Any such changes will be published in POWERS OF UKC COONHOUND BLOODLINES and updated in the Rule (Revised December 18, 2009) Sections on the UKC website at www.ukcdogs.com. United Kennel Club holds and has reserved to itself certain inher- ent rights and powers in connection with conducting its business, registering litters, transferring registrations of dogs, licensing events, ® and awarding titles. These inherent rights and powers include but SENDING WORK TO UKC are not limited to the following: Correspondence receives prompt attention at United Kennel Club has the right to inspect all reports, score- UKC. You can speed up the process, however, by cards and documents related to UKC events. Some, but not all, mailing your correspondence or requests for ser- of the items subject to inspection are: vices to the proper departments (listed below) at a) scores; 100 E Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo MI 49002-5584. b) disqualifications of dogs for fighting or other reasons; c) errors by the recording person; and Mail Litter Applications to: Litter Department d) documentation excluded for any reason. Mail Transfer of Ownerships and inquiries on regis- UKC reserves the right to correct any mistakes found during tration papers to: Transfer Department such inspection whether or not the document has the signature Mail Applications for Duplicate Registration of a Judge or Club Officer. UKC reserves the right to itself and in Certificates to: Duplicate Department its sole judgement and discretion, to take such actions and Mail requests and inquiries to: impose such sanctions as would: Registration Correspondent a) Bar an individual from entering or participating in any Mail advertisements, articles and subscriptions to: way in any UKC licensed event. COONHOUND BLOODLINES b) Bar an individual from transferring or registering any pups or dogs in that person’s name (joint or full registration) or Mail Applications for Events, inquiries about to any member of that person’s family. Championship points and Judges Applications to: c) Bar an individual from receiving Championship points for Coonhound Field Operations any dog registered in that person’s name (joint or full

4 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 5 ENTERING IN NEXT HIGHEST CATEGORY Event Information Dogs which fulfill the requirements for a UKC Entering Dogs in UKC® Licensed Champion or Grand Champion degree in a Nite Events Hunt, Bench Show, Field Trial or Water Race may be entered in the higher category, with their previous Only United Kennel Club registered category’s Easy Entry™ Card, until officially notified may enter UKC Licensed Coonhound events. (updated Easy Entry™ Card and Degree mailed to owner) of their new title by United Kennel Club. This is contingent on the condition that the 1. THE “REGISTERED OWNER” The registered owner is the individual whose records kept by the dog’s owners are consistent name and address appears on the front of the with those kept by UKC. Registration Certificate or UKC Easy Entry™ Card. If Neither UKC nor the host club are responsible for the registered owner utilizes the Registration any mistakes made by, or on behalf of, the owner Certificate instead of the UKC Easy Entry™ Card, concerning the dog’s degree. they may enter the dog in the event provided that If it is found that the owner’s records were in the back of the Registration Certificate is blank. error, and the dog had not fulfilled the requirements for a Championship title, any win(s) attained by that 2. THE “NEW OWNER” The new owner is an individual who has pur- dog in the higher category will be considered void.0 chased a dog from the registered owner. The new ® owner may enter the dog as a Conditional Entry UKC Easy Entry™ Card (see 3. Conditional Entries below). The new owner At no additional charge, UKC will mail, along with will enter the dog listing it in its registered name, the UKC Registration Certificate and Pedigree, the registered owner (seller) as the owner and the new UKC Easy Entry™ Card. The UKC Easy Entry™ Card owner as the handler. may be used in place of the Registration Certificate 3. CONDITIONAL ENTRIES when entering UKC licensed events. Updated cards A Conditional Entry is one where the participant will also be mailed, along with the Championship is not in receipt of the form of entry required to enter Degree, to the Registered Owner without charge, their dog in the event. Those include the following: each time the dog earns a new UKC title. a. in possession of current Easy Entry™ Card Registered owners may still enter their dogs on or Registration Certificate. their UKC Registration Certificate if they wish. b. Non-Updated Category Easy Entry™ Card Additional Easy Entry™ cards are available for a after having been notified by UKC. fee from the Registration Department for multiple c. UKC Registration Certificate. (New owners ownership situations. not yet transferred Registration Certificate). d. Previous owner’s Easy Entry™ Card. THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY The participant may enter their dog as The local club management has the right to Conditional with an additional fee of $5. It is the refuse entry to any dog or handler. However, no han- responsibility of the owner and/or handler that the dler shall be refused or barred on basis of religion, information given and recorded on the Event Report race, color, national origin, age or gender. A handler is accurate. Otherwise, UKC may not award shall not be refused based on their actions, circum- Championship points or wins for that specific entry. stances or otherwise that may have transpired at a The Entry Taker will accept the entry and the different club. additional $5 fee. They will make record of such on ® the Event Report and mail them to UKC with all other Titles of Excellence from UKC and Event Fees. Requirements to Earn Them Revised January 1, 2009 THE PAPERS REQUIRED FOR ENTERING EVENTS The rules, regulations, classifications, classes Three different ways to enter. Submit any of the fol- and Championship points as recognized by the lowing to entry takers. United Kennel Club are uniform throughout the 1. Registration Certificate (not required to reflect United States and Canada. They are not given on a Champion or Grand Champion). local or geographical basis. 2. UKC Easy Entry™ Card. 3. Conditional Entry (see Conditional Entries above).

6 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 7 The degrees of excellence as issued and rec- Qualifications for UKC recognized Show Champion: ognized by the United Kennel Club are: Dog must have earned a minimum of 100 UKC 1. UKC NITE CHAMPION (NITECH) The official recorded Championship points and one win for UKC points awarded in the registered portion of a “Best Male of Show” or “Best Female of Show”. Dog UKC Licensed Nite Hunt are as follows: must have competition at the Class, Breed or Show PLACE ...... POINTS level at the event they win Best of Show. Dog having 1st ...... 40 no competition will receive Championship points 2nd ...... 35 but no win toward the Show Champion degree. 3rd...... 30 Points must be earned under at least two different 4th ...... 25 Judges. 5th ...... 20 6th ...... 15 3. UKC FIELD CHAMPION (FCH) 100 Championship 7th ...... 10 points and must include one First Tree and First Line 8th ...... 5 win in Grand Finals at least one time on the same date 9th ...... 5 and in the same trial. 10th ...... 5 4. UKC WATER RACE CHAMPION (WCH) 100 To be declared an official Nite Champion, a dog Championship points and must include one First must have at least 100 UKC points recorded on the Tree and First Line win in Grand Finals at least one records in the UKC Championship Office and have at time on the same date and in the same race. least one first place win in a UKC Licensed Nite Hunt. A dog must have a total score of plus points, and 5. GRAND NITE CHAMPION (GRNITECH) Earned be a cast winner, before they can receive Cham - by winning five (5) Champion of Nite Champions pionship points. The ten high point cast winners from events at a UKC Licensed Nite Hunt. In this portion different casts will be judged the first ten winners. of the event, only Nite Champions compete against Nite Champions. 2. UKC SHOW CHAMPION (CH) The following The number of dogs awarded Nite Champion points and classes have been established for the wins toward their Grand Nite Champion degree will placement of a UKC Registered dog in order to earn be based on the number of Nite Champions entered Show Champion points: in the event. Definition of Classes: Males and females are shown # Of Nite CH’s # Of Dogs Given separately. Entered Nite CH Placements Puppy Class: Shall be for dogs six (6) months to 1-20 ...... 1 one (1) year of age. The winner of this class will be 21-40 ...... 2 awarded ten (10) points. 41-60 ...... 3 Junior Class: Shall be for dogs one year of age and 61 & over ...... 5 under two years of age. The winner of the class will Placements will only be given to Nite Champions be awarded ten (10) points. who are cast winners. For example, in an event in Senior Class: Shall be for dogs two years of age which there are 45 Nite Champions entered, the and over. The winner of this class will be awarded three highest scoring Nite Champion cast winners ten (10) points. would be given wins toward their Grand Nite Best of Breed: Shall be selected from the winners Champion degree. of the Puppy, Junior and Senior Classes. The winner In case of a two-night hunt, when calculating the of this class shall be known as Best of Breed and number of Nite Champions entered, each night is shall be awarded fifteen (15) points. counted separately. Best Male or Female of Show: Shall be selected from the Best of Breed winners. The winner shall be 6. GRAND SHOW CHAMPION (GRCH) Earned by known as Best Male or Female of Show and award- winning five (5) Champion of Champions show ed ten (10) points. classes in at least five different UKC Licensed Bench Points Awarded: Shows. Must be under at least three different First In Class-Males ...... 10 points Judges. In this portion of the event, only Show First In Class-Females ...... 10 points Champions compete against Show Champions. Best Male of Breed ...... 15 points Males and females will be shown separately and a Best Female of Breed ...... 15 points Championship win will be awarded to each sex. Best Male of Show...... 10 points Best Female of Show...... 10 points 8 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 9 7. GRAND FIELD CHAMPION (GRFCH) A Champion two-hour Nite Hunt. The deadline is 8:30 pm for tak- must win five (5) Champion category events or heats, ing entries and the entry fee is $15.00. Non-Hunting including at least one Grand Line and one Grand Tree Judges will be used in Nite Champion casts. Final on the same date and in the same trial, to On January 18, 2007, the club is having a bench become a UKC Grand Field Trial Champion. show with the deadline for entries at 3:30 pm and an entry fee of $15. They will also sponsor a Field Trial 8. GRAND WATER RACE CHAMPION (GRWCH) A with the deadline for entries at 1:00 pm and an entry Champion must win five (5) Champion category fee of $10. This club is also having a Regional events or heats, including at least one Grand Line Qualifying Event which is also a two-hour Purina and One Grand Tree Final on the same date and in Points Event. The deadline for entries is 8:30 and the the same race, to become a UKC Grand Water Race entry fee is $30. Champion. AWARDS AT UKC® Upcoming UKC® Licensed Events LICENSED EVENTS Revised January 1, 2014 Revised January 1, 2014 In an effort to aid clubs and provide a source of The Host Club has a few different options for upcoming event advertising information, UKC awards to their winners. Trophies or plaques are requires that a club provide UKC only with complete the most popular because they give the winners a information about their events. The information will keepsake by which to remember their hunt at that then appear in the free event list, also known as club. Clubs may also choose to have a Poor Boy “Upcoming UKC Licensed Events.” event where no awards are given. Generally entry This information appears each month in COON- fees are lower for Poor Boy events. If the club HOUND BLOODLINES and on the UKC website chooses to not give awards they are strongly (www.ukcdogs.com), listing all UKC licensed events encouraged to note “Poor Boy” on the Event for the following month. Information on July events Confirmation form so it can be advertised as such. will appear in the June issue. Upcoming UKC Monetary prizes may also be awarded. The Licensed Events contains the following information: club may choose to pay back entry fees or some location, directions, date, licensed events held, entry other monetary prize to their winners. In the event deadline times, entry fees, awards given, special they wish to include an added purse in their award event note, who to contact and their phone number. package the club should include such notice in The information is organized first by state and the Special Instructions section when confirming then by date within that state. the event. Distribution of such prize money is the Club secretaries should read the article, “Club sole responsibility of the club. The UKC will not Officer’s Guidelines for Conducting UKC Events.” enter into any disputes thereof. UKC Slam events award monetary payouts to the IMPORTANT NOTICE - IMPORTANT NOTICE winners based on the event fee and total entry. 55% Unless otherwise indicated in the Upcoming of the entry fee is used for prize payouts. Payout Events Listing, all casts will have Hunting Judges. breakdowns are included with all Slam Event pack- Non-Hunting Judges will be used at the UKC ets. See UKC® Slam Events® on page 99. World Championship Finals. The club must understand and be aware that Example: there may be additional law and tax implications MICHIGAN that they will need to adhere should they be inter- MI, Kalamazoo; Kalamazoo Co. CHA; Follow I- ested in awarding monetary prizes or conducting 94 north to N. Westnedge exit; turn right; ½ mi. to any Calcutta-type activities at their event. UKC club. Contact Bob Jones (269) 555-1234. Non- cannot provide any legal advice or information Hunting Judges in Nite Champion Casts on regarding any additional laws and/or tax implica- Friday night only. tions that may be associated with such activities, Jan 17 NH 2hr 8:30 pm, $15 and is not responsible for any complications that Jan 18 BS 3:30 pm, $15 FT 1:00 pm, $10 RQE may arise. Clubs are responsible for ensuring Purina NH 2hr 8:30 pm, $30 compliance on their own, and must know that they proceed at their own risk with any such activities. Explanation of Example: In Kalamazoo, Michigan, the Kalamazoo Co. Coon Hunters Assn., on January 17, 2007, will be having a

10 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 11 Club Officers Guidelines for Licensed Events. It is possible that your club ® will not be approved to hold UKC licensed Conducting UKC Events Events based on club density. REQUIREMENTS FOR UKC APPROVED CLUBS: II. Suggestions for successful events: A. Practice or “buddy” hunts should be conduct- I. Getting Your Club Approved by UKC: ed to familiarize members with the UKC Nite A. The club name submitted to United Kennel Hunt Honor Rules. Club will be considered your club’s official B. Contact your State Corporation office in order name and will be utilized by UKC unless oth- to make the club a non-profit Corporation. erwise notified by your club in writing and C. It is suggested that you purchase a liability signed by at least three officers of the club. We insurance policy before conducting events. should be informed immediately of the names, D. Periodic rules seminars should be held to complete addresses and telephone numbers update members on rule changes. of new officers following each election. E. Appoint separate committees for Nite Hunts, B. UKC recommends a membership of 20 to 30 Bench Shows, Field Trials and Water Races. members. Clubs with fewer than 20 members Committees for kitchen, membership, trophies are rarely successful. or any other club activity will spread the work- C. Constitution and By-Laws must be submitted to load around and insure success. UKC. F. Appoint a membership chairman to coordinate D. In addition to UKC rules and policies, clubs membership drives. must ensure that all Federal, state and local G. Develop an active youth program to bring young laws must are followed. It is the club’s respon- hunters into your club. They are your future! sibility to be aware of all applicable laws and III. Scheduling Your UKC Dates: regulations, and a statement to this effect A. Contact the Coonhound Field Operations must be included in the club Constitution and Department at the United Kennel Club at the By-Laws. following address to determine if the request- Sample: All licensed events sponsored by ed date is available and does not conflict with the club will be run in accordance with the another club’s event: Field Operations/United rules and policies set forth by the organization Kennel Club, 100 E Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo MI for which the license has been issued. The 49002-5584, (269) 343-9020, fieldoperations@ club shall also be aware of any and all Federal, ukcdogs.com. UKC endeavors to maintain the state and local laws and are responsible to same dates for your licensed club events from ensure that applicable laws and regulations year to year; however, they may vary a week or are followed. so, depending on the change in the calendar. E. The club must provide a complete member- Be sure to check the dates indicated on the ship list of all of the active members. Confirmation. These dates cannot be changed F. State the exact location where the events will without approval from United Kennel Club. be held (city and county). Be sure to list the UKC will mail the Confirmation to your corre- next closest city if your location is not shown sponding officer approximately four months on the Atlas. prior to your event. If there is any question G. A completed officers list stating the name, about your dates, contact the Field Operations address and phone number of each officer. office immediately. Clubs or organizations You must keep UKC updated on any change cannot advertise their events until they have of officers or addresses. received a Confirmation of their requested Note: Because of the apparent over satura- date from the United Kennel Club. tion of clubs holding UKC Licensed Events, the B. Request for additional club dates must be Coonhound Field Operations Department made with ample time to meet Upcoming must inform your club of the following policy: Events publication requirements (Allow at Upon receipt of your club’s request for least 60 days prior to the event). A maximum approval, including your Constitution and By- of seven (7) dates will be granted. Laws, club officer list and membership list, the C. A club may not change the location of an Coonhound Field Operations Department will event without contacting UKC at least 90 days review not only your club’s location but the prior to the event. UKC reserves the right to number of clubs that are within approximately grant or deny approval. 100 miles of your club actively holding UKC D. When the Confirmation is received by the cor- 12 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 13 responding officer, they must be sure to com- B. Licensed Officials: All clubs holding UKC pletely fill out all the requested information on licensed events must check to see that the the front. person serving their event as Master of If all information is not included, no license Hounds (in MOH format events) or Bench will be granted. Make sure that the Officers List Show Judge has a current UKC license. If the contains the correct names, addresses and person does not have a current license in his phone numbers of the club’s officers. Return possession, DO NOT schedule him or her to one copy of the Invoice/Confirmation with the officiate the event. You have the right to Officers List (if there are changes) and the request to see the license or you may contact proper fee two months prior to the event by the UKC for verification. If the individual serves first of that month. Dates will not be held indef- your event without a current license, the club initely. Provided the completed confirmation is will be responsible and may lose approved received on time, your event will then be listed status for future UKC licensed events. This free in the “Upcoming UKC Licensed Events” policy will be rigidly enforced. If you have diffi- listing in COONHOUND BLOODLINES and the culty obtaining a licensed individual to officiate UKC website the month before the event is to your event, contact Field Operations for assis- be held. tance. Please confirm the status of the license E. Advertising Your Event. well in advance of the event. 1. Advertising other than that appearing in C. Things to do the Day of the Event: COONHOUND BLOODLINES free upcom- 1. Post legible signs at all major intersections ing events listing is not required. directing participants to your club. 2. If club does decide to advertise, the infor- 2. Post License, “Entering Dogs in UKC mation in the advertisement must be the Licensed Events” sheet and MOH/HD same as the information in the Upcoming Checklist. Events listing. If information in an advertise- 3. Post entry deadline time and deadline for ment for an event disagrees with the infor- return of scorecards. mation found in the Upcoming Events list, 4. Club is responsible for having an adequate then the Upcoming Events list is consid- number of qualified Guides on hand. *Club is ered correct and what the club must go by. also responsible for guides they use having The “Upcoming Events” listing on the UKC permission to hunt where they take their casts. website is the final authority. D. Taking Entries: Carefully follow the procedures 3. Immediately check the Upcoming Events outlined under the “Master of Hounds Listing in COONHOUND BLOODLINES the Guidelines” and “Entering Dogs in UKC month prior to your event to see if all infor- Licensed Events”. mation is correct. Corrections may only be E. Reporting the Results of Your Event to UKC: made for events held later than the date the 1. Complete the Official UKC report forms. Be magazine is mailed out. Corrections must sure that the UKC number, the registered be phoned in by the deadline for the issue owner’s name, handler’s name and the month the event is being held. address for each is correct. Use dog’s com- IV. How to Conduct your UKC Licensed Event. plete registered name on reports since this A. License and Event Supplies: information will be published. 1. The license and supplies will be mailed 2. Depending on the type of event held, all approximately four (4) weeks prior to the report forms must be thoroughly checked event to the corresponding officer currently and signed by the MOH/HD, Bench Show on file at UKC. Judge or Chairman of Judges and no less 2. Upon receipt of the package, the corre- than two club officers. Three different sig- sponding officer should check to make natures are required. sure they have received all needed materi- 3. Clubs must retain their copies of their als. If not, contact UKC immediately at (269) reports in addition to the scorecards for a 343-9020 or [email protected]. period of one year. The Master of Hounds 3. If the package is not received two weeks or Bench Show Judge must also keep their prior to the event, contact Field Operations copy of the reports for one year. immediately. 4. Completed and signed reports are then to be returned to UKC’s Championship

14 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 15 Official UKC® Breed Standard for Department, along with a fee of $2.00 for each dog entered in each licensed event. AMERICAN BLACK & TAN Reports must be submitted to UKC within COONHOUND Copyright 1989, United Kennel Club ten (10) days of the event or a penalty Revised May 1, 2016 charge of $20 will be made. An additional charge of $20 per month will be made for reports that are thirty (30) days past due. STANDARDSBREED The club will be responsible for following the above rules. Failure to do so will result in the loss of approval of future licensed events and winning placements may be affected. UKC® Policy for Benefit Events Revised January 1, 2003 United Kennel Club. realizes the importance of supporting charitable organizations and will help any club that is hosting a benefit event to raise money for nationally recognized charities. UKC will The goals and purposes of this breed standard donate license fees, recording fees and a black and include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to white quarter page ad in COONHOUND BLOOD- maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it; to LINES magazine if the following procedures and advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout guidelines are followed. the world; and to act as a guide for judges. Note: the club is responsible for submitting the Breeders and judges have the responsibility to information for the complimentary quarter-page ad to avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detri- the UKC Magazine Department by the first of the mental to the health, welfare, essence and sound- month prior to the month of publication. This is in ness of this breed, and must take the responsibility addition to the information supplied to Coonhound to see that these are not perpetuated. Field Operations. Any departure from the following should be con- 1. UKC must be notified at least 90 days prior to sidered a fault, and the seriousness with which the the event that the club is requesting the event fault should be regarded should be in exact propor- to be a benefit. This policy is rigidly enforced. tion to its degree and its effect upon the health and UKC will then send out a “Benefit Event welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to per- Statement” form. form its traditional work. 2. UKC must approve of the nationally recog- This standard was framed for the purpose of fur- nized organization or charity that is to receive nishing suggestions for breeding to the breeders in the proceeds. their aims toward improving the breed to higher 3. No less than 75% of the total profit must be ideals and to try and establish an international breed donated by the club to the charity. on this particular hound strain of bloodlines to look 4. The signed and completed Benefit Event alike and have universal conformation. It will be Application must be received by United Kennel noted that this standard has been in existence for Club two months prior to the event by the first more than 60 years and the hounds that we are fol- of that month. lowing to day are the result of the loyal, dedicated, 5. After your benefit has been approved, your hard work of those that have preceded us. club will be sent a Benefit Event Financial HISTORY Statement. This statement must be completed The Black & Tan is one of many tracking breeds that and signed after the event by the authorized were developed in the southern United States. The recipient of the funds for the charity. This must breed can trace its immediate ancestry to the be submitted to United Kennel Club WITHIN and the Virginia Foxhound of TWO WEEKS AFTER THE EVENT in order to colonial days, with probably the introduction of receive the donated fees and advertisement. some Bloodhound stock. This latter would not only 6. The quarter page ad must be submitted to explain the coloration of the Black & Tan, but its ten- COONHOUND BLOODLINES by the club, by the dency toward being larger boned than other breeds, first of the month prior to the month of publication. its long ears and its famous cold nose. 7. Clubs holding Annual Benefit Events must fol- The American Black & Tan can probably be low this procedure every year. traced to the English Foxhounds, and before that to 16 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 17 the Tolbot Hounds and St. Hubert hounds of France. gracefully arched, muscular at the loins. These hounds were first brought to England follow- HIND LEGS - Strong and muscular above hock. ing the Norman invasion in the eleventh century. The Slightly bent at hock and stifle, not cow hocked, free American Black & Tan was the first coonhound of dewclaws. breed to be admitted into the registry with UKC. FEET When they were first registered in 1900, and for sev- Tight and well padded. Toes short to medium and eral years after that, they were registered as close knit. Neither cat-footed nor splay-footed. Foot American Black & Tan Fox and Coonhound. to be proportionate to the size of the body. GENERAL APPEARANCE TAIL The Black & Tan Coonhound is a working hound that Heavy, strong at root tapering there, rather long trails his quarry completely by scent. He is strong and without brush, carried free, well-up, saber like. sturdy without being coarse or cloddy. He is balanced, COAT agile and sound, with the ability to cover ground eas- Smooth haired, fine, glossy, but thick enough for ily, efficiently and tirelessly in the pursuit of game. protection. Disqualifications: Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. COLOR CHARACTERISTICS Predominately deep, rich black, with tan trim cover- Active, fast, bright, kind, confident and courageous, ing not more than 10-15 percent of body. Small BREED STANDARDS with open trailing and treeing instinct and ability. pumpkin seeds over the eyes. A little white on Disqualifications: Viciousness or extreme shyness. breast is not a fault, but no white elsewhere. HEAD Disqualifications: Albinism. White anywhere other Carried well up, very slightly domed and broad than a small patch on the breast. between the ears, never narrow. HEIGHT AND WEIGHT MUZZLE - Well-balanced with the other features of SIZE - Slightly more at shoulders than at hips. the head, medium square, with flews sufficient to Males: 23-27 inches. Females: 21-26 inches. give a square appearance. Nostrils large, open; WEIGHT - Dogs being shown slightly under weight black in color, never butterfly or pink. due to hunting will not be penalized. This is a work- TEETH - Scissors bite preferred, even bite acceptable. ing breed and should appear as such. Males: 50-75 Disqualifications: Undershot or overshot. pounds. Females: 40-65 pounds. EYES - Prominent, hound-like, pleading expression. Eliminating Faults: Males under 23 inches or over Dark brown or black, not lighter than hazel. Eyelids 27 inches. Females under 21 inches or over 26 firm and close (no drooping). inches. (Entries in Puppy Class are not to be elimi- Disqualification: Blind. nated for being undersize.) EARS - Set medium low, well attached to head and ELIMINATING FAULTS devoid of erectile power, should reach approximate- (A dog with an Eliminating Fault is not to be consid- ly to end of nose when drawn out. Should hang ered for placement in a bench show/conformation gracefully, inside part tipping toward muzzle, should event, nor are they to be reported to UKC.) not be too pointed at tip, slightly oval, soft and vel- Males under 23 inches or over 27 inches. vety, hanging in a roll when head is raised. Females under 21 inches or over 26 inches. Disqualification: Deaf. (Entries in Puppy Class are not to be eliminated for NECK being undersize.) Not too thick, nor too long, but graceful and strong; DISQUALIFICATIONS minimum of dewlap. (A dog with a Disqualification must not be consid- FOREQUARTERS ered for placement in a bench show/conformation SHOULDERS - Muscular and sloping; indicating event, and must be reported to UKC.) speed and strength. Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. FORELEGS - Straight, smooth forearms, muscular, Viciousness or extreme shyness. straight at knees, perfectly in line with upper leg. Undershot or overshot. BODY Albinism. CHEST - Deep, moderately wide, showing large Deaf. lung space. Blind. BACK - Short and slightly arched, well muscled and White anywhere other than a small patch on the strong. This is one important part of the breed. A breast. good rule to breed to is the same distance from root of tail to shoulder as height at shoulder. Note: Spayed and neutered dogs may compete in all HINDQUARTERS UKC Licensed Coonhound Events, including bench HIPS - Smooth, round, proportionately wide, flanks shows, nite hunts, water races and field trials.

18 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 19 tion to its degree and its effect upon the health and Official UKC® Breed Standard for welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to per- form its traditional work. AMERICAN LEOPARD HISTORY American Leopard Hounds are believed to be the HOUND Copyright 2000, United Kennel Club descendants of dogs that were brought to the new Revised January 1, 2016 world by Spanish conquistadors and crossed with native Mexican dogs. Early American settlers brought Leopard dogs from Mexico to hunt bear. The Leopard was recognized by UKC on November 1, 1998. The breed name was changed to American Leopard Hound May 1, 2008. GENERAL APPEARANCE The American Leopard Hound is a powerful, agile tree dog of medium-to-large size. The body is just slightly longer than tall. Legs are long enough to BREED STANDARDS allow the dog to move quickly and with agility in rough terrain. The head is broad, with a moderate stop and a heavy muzzle of moderate length. Ears are set high and drop. The tail is straight, set low, and may be any length. The coat is dense but close fitting. The American Leopard Hound should be evaluated as a hunting dog, and exaggerations or faults should be penalized in proportion to how much they interfere with the dog’s ability to hunt. Scars should neither be penalized nor regarded as proof of a dog’s working abilities. Disqualifications: Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Deaf. Blind. CHARACTERISTICS The American Leopard Hound is an all-purpose tree dog, noted for stamina and the ability to withstand all extremes of temperature. This breed is noted for its extreme desire to please, which makes it an easy dog to train. They can handle a cold track and still be under the voice control of the handler. They are open trailers with a very strong desire to stay on The goals and purposes of this breed standard track. They excel in their ability to hold game at bay include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to without getting injured. Although they have been maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it; to bred and used for all varieties of small game, the advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout American Leopard Hound is also outstanding on big the world; and to act as a guide for judges. game such as bear and cougar. Breeders and judges have the responsibility to Disqualifications: Viciousness or extreme shyness. avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detri- HEAD mental to the health, welfare, essence and sound- The head is large but proportionate to the size of the ness of this breed, and must take the responsibility body. When viewed from the side, the muzzle is to see that these are not perpetuated. Though merle slightly shorter than the skull and they are joined by is an equally accepted color variation of the a definite stop. The planes of the top lines of the American Leopard Hound, it is strongly advised that skull and muzzle lie in parallel planes. merles not be bred to merles, because it often SKULL - The skull is flat and broad, tapering in width results in hereditary problems, to include blindness slightly toward the muzzle. Cheeks are muscular and deafness. and prominent. Any departure from the following should be con- MUZZLE - The muzzle is of medium length and well sidered a fault, and the seriousness with which the proportioned to the rest of the head. Lips are tight fault should be regarded should be in exact propor- and darkly pigmented.

20 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 21 TEETH - The American Leopard Hound has a com- plete set of evenly spaced white teeth meeting in a scissors bite. Disqualifications: Overshot or undershot bite. NOSE - Nose pigment is dark, usually black. Red merle-colored dogs have brown or liver colored noses and pigment. EYES - Eyes are nearly round and set wide apart. Eye color may be any shade of yellow or brown. Leopard spotted dogs may have one or both blue eyes or wall eyes. Eye rims are tight and darkly pig- mented. The expression is soft and appealing. Disqualification: Blindness. EARS - Ears are drop, of short-to-medium length, wide at the base, and set high. Disqualification: Deafness.

BREED STANDARDS NECK The neck is slightly arched, strong, very well mus- cled, and of moderate length. The neck gradually widens from the nape and blends smoothly into the shoulders. FOREQUARTERS Shoulders are well laid back. The upper arm is long and wide, and forms an apparent 90-degree angle with the shoulder blade. FORELEGS - The forelegs are strong and straight, with large, round bones. The elbows are set close to the body, but able to move freely in action. The pasterns are short, powerful, straight and flexible. TAIL BODY The tail is set on low and may be any length. A properly proportioned American Leopard Hound COAT is slightly longer than tall. Back is broad, strong, of Coat is double and dense, but smooth. The outer moderate length, and level, blending into a muscu- coat is rough, and the undercoat is fine and wooly. lar, slightly arched loin with slight to moderate tuck- This makes it possible for dogs to work in the thick up. The croup slopes gently to the set on of the tail. underbrush for long periods of time after most dogs The ribs extend well back and are well sprung out have given up. from the spine, then curve down and inward to form Disqualifications: Excessively long hair, silky or wavy a deep body. The brisket extends to the elbow. hair. Viewed from the front, the chest between the forelegs is muscular and wide. This is a dog bred for stamina and faults should be penalized to the degree that they detract from that goal. HINDQUARTERS The hindquarters are strong and muscular. The bone, angulation, and musculature of the hindquar- ters are in balance with the forequarters. HIND LEGS - The stifles are well bent, and the hocks are well let down. When the dog is standing, the short, strong rear pasterns are perpendicular to the ground, and when viewed from the rear they are parallel to one another. FEET The cat-like feet are of moderate size, round and compact, with well arched toes. Pads are large, tough, and well cushioned.

22 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 23 Official UKC® Breed Standard for COLOR BLUETICK COONHOUND Leopard spotted; yellow; black (may have brindle or Copyright 1986, United Kennel Club tan trim); brindle; red and blue or mouse color. Any Revised January 1, 2016 of these may also have white points and a white col- lar. No more than one-third white is allowed. Disqualifications: A dog that is more than one-third white. Albinism. Any color or combination of colors other than described. HEIGHT AND WEIGHT Height at the withers for mature males is between 22 and 27 inches. For adult females, it is 21 to 25 inch- es. Mature males weigh between 45 and 75 pounds. Mature females weigh between 35 and 65 pounds. American Leopard Hounds are working dogs and should be presented in hard, muscular condition.

BREED STANDARDS GAIT American Leopard Hound gait is smooth and effort- less, with good reach of forequarters. Rear quarters have strong driving power, with hocks fully extend- ing. Viewed from any position, legs turn neither in nor out, nor do feet cross or interfere with each The goals and purposes of this breed standard other. As speed increases, feet tend to converge include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish toward center line of balance. to maintain the quality of their breed and to improve DISQUALIFICATIONS it; to advance this breed to a state of similarity (A dog with a Disqualification must not be consid- throughout the world; and to act as a guide for ered for placement in a bench show/conformation judges. event, and must be reported to UKC.) Breeders and judges have the responsibility to Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detri- Viciousness or extreme shyness. mental to the health, welfare, essence and sound- Albinism. ness of this breed, and must take the responsibility A dog that is more than one-third white. to see that these are not perpetuated. Excessively long hair, silky or wavy hair. Any departure from the following should be con- Overshot or undershot bite. sidered a fault, and the seriousness with which the Deafness. fault should be regarded should be in exact propor- Blindness. tion to its degree and its effect upon the health and Any color or combination of colors other than welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to per- described. form its traditional work. This standard has been framed for three real pur- The docking of tails and cropping of ears in America poses. First, to act as a guide for the Judges at Bench is legal and remains a personal choice. However, as Shows. Second, to furnish suggestions for breeders an international registry, the United Kennel Club. is for improving the breed, and to promote higher ideals aware that the practices of cropping and docking for their breeding programs. Third, to advance this have been forbidden in some countries. In light of breed to a state of similarity throughout the country. these developments, the United Kennel Club. feels HISTORY that no dog in any UKC event, including conforma- It is most likely that the Bluetick is principally tion, shall be penalized for a full tail or natural ears. descended from the quick foxhounds of England Note: Spayed and neutered dogs may compete in all with some introduction of the blood of various UKC Licensed Coonhound Events, including bench French hounds which were used for hunting big shows, nite hunts, water races and field trials. game. The French dogs were known as being very cold nosed. George Washington received five such French hounds from General Lafayette. Blueticks were originally registered with UKC as English. In 1946, at the request of the Bluetick fanciers, UKC began registering Blueticks as a sep- arate breed. 24 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 25 GENERAL APPEARANCE FOREQUARTERS The Bluetick Coonhound should have the appear- Shoulders clean and sloping, muscular, but not too ance of a speedy and well-muscled hound. He has broad or rough, giving the appearance of freedom a neat body that is well proportioned; not clumsy or of movement and strength. chunky in build. He has a glossy coat, and clear, FORELEGS - The forelegs are straight from shoul- keen eyes, with a typical pleading hound expres- ders to feet, well boned, and muscular, with strong sion, never wild or cowering. As a Scenthound, the straight pasterns. Forelegs should appear straight Bluetick’s natural position of the head and tail in from either side or front view. motion is parallel to the ground; the tail is not curled BODY over the back or dropped between legs. The chest should show considerable depth (extend- Disqualifications: Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. ing well down toward the elbow), rather than exces- CHARACTERISTICS sive width, to allow plenty of lung space. The forech- The Bluetick is active, ambitious and speedy on the est is moderate fairly even with the point of the trail. It should be a free tonguer on trail, with a bawl, shoulders. Girth of chest for males 26 to 34 inches, squall, chop or bugle voice when striking and trailing, for females 23 to 30 inches. Ribs are long and well with a distinct changeover on tree of bawling, chop- sprung, tapering gradually toward a moderate tuck- ping, or combination of both, and be willing to be hos- up. Back is muscular and firm, slightly lower at hips BREED STANDARDS pitable to both men and dogs which are around them. than at withers. Loin is broad, well muscled and Disqualifications: Viciousness or extreme shyness. slightly arched. Proportion (measured from point of HEAD shoulder to base of tail and withers to ground) is The head is broad between the ears, with a slightly square or slightly longer than tall. domed skull. Total length of head from occiput to HINDQUARTERS end of nose is 9 to 10 inches in males, and 8 to 9 Hips are strong and well muscled, not quite as wide inches in females. The stop is prominent. The muz- as rib cage. zle from the stop to the end of the nose should be HIND LEGS - Hind legs are straight from hip to foot well proportioned in width with the skull, with depth when viewed from behind. The hocks strong and of flews well covering the lower jaw. Depth of moderately bent when viewed from the side. Thighs foreface should be 3 to 4½ inches. have ample muscular development for an abun- EYES - Rather large, set wide apart at the stop. dance of propelling power. Breeching full and clean Round in shape, and dark brown in color, but not down to hock. lighter than light brown. Eyelids are tight and close FEET fitting. No excess third eyelid should be apparent. Round (cat-like), with well-arched toes. Pads are Expression is a typical pleading hound expression, strong, hard and thick. The size of the feet should be never wild or cowering. proportionate to the size of the dog. Disqualification: Blind. TAIL TEETH – A scissors bite is preferred; an even bite is Set on slightly below the line of the back, strongly acceptable. rooted, and tapering to a moderate length. In bal- Disqualifications: Undershot or overshot. ance to the overall length of the hound. Well coated NOSE - Fully pigmented, bIack in color; with well- but without flag. Carried gaily, slight curve or paral- opened nostrils. lel to ground, but not turned forward over the back EARS – The ears are attached slightly below top of or dropped between legs. skull, but set low enough on head to be devoid of COAT erectile power. Should be thin, with a slight roll, taper Medium coarse, and laying close to the body, well towards a point, and reach well towards the end appearing smooth and glossy. Not too rough or of the nose when pulled forward. Well attached to too short. head to prevent hanging or backward tilt. GAIT Disqualification: Deaf. A smooth lithe gait is essential. The action of the MUZZLE - From stop to end of nose should be Bluetick Coonhound is a strong, driving, smooth square, well proportioned in width with the skull, gait. The over-all appearance in motion should be with depth and flews well covering the lower jaw. that of effortless power, endurance, speed, agility, Depth of 3 to 4½. smoothness and grace. NECK When viewed from the front, the front legs must Muscular and of moderate length, rising with a slight reach well out in front in straight lines, with pasterns taper from shoulder to head that allows the head to strong and springy as if to pull in the ground. be carried well up but not vertical (goose necked). Hackneyed motion is not desired, nor is paddling or Throat clean, with only a slight trace of dewlap. weaving. 26 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 27 The rear legs follow the front legs, which give Official UKC® Breed Standard for forceful propulsion, thus the Bluetick moves in a straight pattern forward. ENGLISH COONHOUND Copyright 1980, United Kennel Club When viewed from the side there should be a Revised January 1, 2016 noticeable drive, with a ground-covering stride. HEIGHT AND WEIGHT Height at withers for adult males, not less than 22 inches or more than 27 inches. Height at withers for adult females, not less than 21 inches or more than 25 inches. Ideal weight for males 55 to 80 pounds; females 45 to 65 pounds, to be in proportion to the size of the hound. Eliminating Faults: Males under 22 inches or over 27 inches. Females under 21 inches or over 25 inches. (Entries in Puppy Class are not to be eliminated for being undersize.) BREED STANDARDS COLOR Preferred color is a dark blue, thickly mottled body, The goals and purposes of this breed standard spotted by various shaped black spots on back, include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to ears and sides. Preference is to more blue than maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it; to black on body. Head and ears predominantly black. advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout With or without tan markings (over eyes, on cheeks, the world; and to act as a guide for judges. chest and below tail), and red ticking on feet and Breeders and judges have the responsibility to lower legs. Red may be eliminated as to the desire avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detri- of the breeder, as well as the amount of black on the mental to the health, welfare, essence and soundness body and the tan head coloring. of this breed, and must take the responsibility to see A fully blue mottled body is preferred over light that these are not perpetuated. ticking on the body. There should be more blue tick- Any departure from the following should be con- ing than white in the body coat. sidered a fault, and the seriousness with which the Disqualifications: Albinism. Any color or combina- fault should be regarded should be in exact propor- tion of colors other than described. tion to its degree and its effect upon the health and ELIMINATING FAULTS welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to per- (A dog with an Eliminating Fault is not to be consid- form its traditional work. ered for placement in a bench show/conformation HISTORY event, nor are they to be reported to UKC.) The history of the English Coonhound is the history Males under 22 inches or over 27 inches. of nearly all coonhounds. With the exception of the Females under 21 inches or over 25 inches. (Entries Plott Hound, all of the UKC breeds of coonhounds in Puppy Class are not to be eliminated for being have a common ancestry that is deeply rooted in the undersize.) English Foxhound. DISQUALIFICATIONS The English Coonhound was first registered by (A dog with a Disqualification must not be consid- UKC in 1905, under the name of English Fox & ered for placement in a bench show/conformation Coonhound. In those days the dogs were used event, and must be reported to UKC.) much more on fox than they are today. The name Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. also reflected the similarity that the breed had to the Viciousness or extreme shyness. American Foxhound and the English Foxhound. Albinism. The variation in color is another aspect of English Undershot or overshot. Coonhound history. Both the Treeing Walker and the Deaf. Bluetick Coonhound were originally registered with Blind. UKC as English. The Walker was recognized as a sep- Any color or combination of colors other than arate breed in 1945, and the Bluetick a year later. There described. are still tri-colored and blueticked English hounds, though redticked dogs dominate in the breed today. Note: Spayed and neutered dogs may compete in all The first mention of hounds in America appears UKC Licensed Coonhound Events, including bench in the diary of one of the men who was with the shows, nite hunts, water races and field trials. explorer DeSoto. He also mentions that the hounds were used for the hunting of Indians rather than fox, 28 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 29 raccoon or rabbit. roached. Topline is slightly higher at withers than at In 1650, Englishman Robert Brooke brought his hips. Loin is strongly muscled and slightly arched. pack of hounds to America with him. Thomas Walker Underline curves gracefully upward to a moderate of Virginia imported hounds from England in 1742, tuck up at the flank. Overall proportion (measured and in 1770 George Washington, an avid fox hunter, from point of shoulder to point of buttocks and with- had hounds imported from England. These dogs were ers to ground) is square, or slightly longer than tall. the foundation of the “Virginia Hounds”, from which HINDQUARTERS the present day English Coonhound was developed. Hips and thighs are strongly muscled, showing drive The Americans adapted the animals to the much and power. Stifles are stout and have good angula- rougher American terrain and climate, and, through tion. Hock joint has moderate angulation. Rear careful breeding practices, adapted the hounds to pasterns are strong and straight when viewed from American game: raccoon, opossum, cougar and var- behind. Dewclaws removed. ious species of bear. Lack of angulation is a highly undesirable fea- English hounds have excelled in both perfor- ture: i.e., post legged. mance and conformation. The first major coon- FEET hound Field Trial of all time, the first Leafy Oak, was Tight, well-arched toes, deep pads, and strong nails. TAIL

BREED STANDARDS won by an English dog called “Bones”, owned by Colonel Leon Robinson. Moderately set and gaily carried, but never hooked GENERAL APPEARANCE over the back. Medium length, with a small amount The English Coonhound is a dog of strong build, of brush acceptable. Never overly long and thin. capable of considerable speed and great endurance. COAT He is balanced, graceful and free from exaggeration. A good hard, protective, hound type coat of medium Disqualifications: Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. length. CHARACTERISTICS COLOR Pleasant and sociable, with strong hunting instincts. Redtick, bluetick, tri color with ticking, white and Voice is a good hound bawl. red, white and black, white and lemon. Disqualifications: Viciousness or extreme shyness. Disqualifications: Any brindle in coat. Albinism. Any HEAD color or combination of colors other than described. The head is broad between the ears, and of good HEIGHT AND WEIGHT overall length. Skull very slightly domed. Muzzle is Height at withers for adult males, 22 to 27 inches. long, deep and square, with enough flew to give the For adult females, 21 to 25 inches. Weight should be jaw a squared off appearance. Stop is well defined in proportion to height, keeping in mind the strong but moderate. build of the English Coonhound. TEETH - Scissors bite preferred, even bite accept- Eliminating Faults: Males under 22 inches or over 27 able. Undershot or overshot are disqualifying faults. inches. Females under 21 inches or over 25 inches. EYES - Fairly large and set moderately well apart in (Entries in Puppy Class are not to be eliminated for skull. Dark brown in color with tight fitting lids. being undersize.) Disqualification: Blind. GAIT NOSE - Large with well-opened nostrils. Smooth and effortless, showing great capacity for EARS - Set fairly low on skull, fine in texture and soft endurance. Head and tail carried well up. to the touch. Fairly long, reaching nearly to the nose ELIMINATING FAULTS when pulled forward. (A dog with an Eliminating Fault is not to be consid- Disqualification: Deaf. ered for placement in a bench show/conformation NECK event, nor are they to be reported to UKC.) Nicely muscled, of moderate length, tapering slight- Males under 22 inches or over 27 inches. Females ly as it rises up out of the withers. under 21 inches or over 25 inches. (Entries in Puppy FOREQUARTERS Class are not to be eliminated for being undersize.) Forelegs set well apart, and are straight and strong, DISQUALIFICATIONS with good bone. Pasterns nearly vertical, but with (A dog with a Disqualification must not be consid- enough slope to absorb shock. Length of leg from ered for placement in a bench show/conformation elbow to ground is approximately one-half the event, and must be reported to UKC.) height at the withers. Sloping shoulders are clean Any brindle in coat. yet strongly muscled. Undershot or overshot. BODY Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Chest is deep, reaching to elbow, and broad. Ribs Viciousness or extreme shyness. are well-sprung. Back is straight and strong, never Albinism. 30 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 31 country in 1750. He brought a few wild boar hounds Any color or combination of colors other than with him. These dogs had been bred for generations described. for their stamina and gameness. Plott and his family Deaf. settled in the mountains of western North Carolina. Blind. In those days there were no wild boars in this coun- SERIOUS FAULT try. Jonathon Plott used his dogs for hunting bear. Lacking in adequate angulation: i.e. post legged. Plott supposedly kept his strain entirely pure, making no outcrosses. In 1780, the Plott pack Note: Spayed and neutered dogs may compete in all passed into the hands of Henry Plott. UKC Licensed Coonhound Events, including bench Shortly after that time a hunter living in Georgia shows, nite hunts, water races and field trials. who had been breeding his own outstanding strain of “leopard spotted bear dogs” heard of the fame of Official UKC® Breed Standard for the Plott Hounds and came to North Carolina to see for himself. He was so impressed that he borrowed PLOTT HOUND Copyright 1982, United Kennel Club one of Plott’s top stud dogs for a year to breed to his Revised January 1, 2016 own bitches. This single cross is the only known

BREED STANDARDS instance of new blood being introduced into the Plott Hound since they first came to this country. Other crosses possibly took place around the year 1900. G.P. Ferguson, who was a neighbor of the Plott family in North Carolina in those days, was a major influence on the Plott breed. He made a careful study of the Blevins hounds and the Cable hounds of that era. To what extent he used these bloodlines in his Plott breeding program is not known. The Plott Hound was first registered with the United Kennel Club in 1946. Today’s Plotts are known for their great courage and stamina. They have a clear voice that carries well. GENERAL APPEARANCE The goals and purposes of this breed standard The Plott is a beautiful, strongly build yet moderate include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to hound, with a distinct brindle colored coat. His maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it; to appearance suggests the capacity for speed, stami- advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout na and endurance. the world; and to act as a guide for judges. Disqualifications: Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Breeders and judges have the responsibility to CHARACTERISTICS avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detri- This breed is active, fast, bright, kind, confident and mental to the health, welfare, essence and sound- courageous. They are vicious fighters on game, ness of this breed, and must take the responsibility have a super treeing instinct and take readily to to see that these are not perpetuated. water. They are alert and quick to learn. Voice is Any departure from the following should be con- open trailing, bawl and chop. sidered a fault, and the seriousness with which the Disqualifications: Viciousness or extreme shyness. fault should be regarded should be in exact propor- HEAD tion to its degree and its effect upon the health and The head is moderately wide in skull and somewhat welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to per- flat on top. The muzzle is of medium length, strong form its traditional work. but not squared off in profile. HISTORY TEETH - Scissors bite preferred, even bite acceptable. Of the seven breeds of UKC registered Disqualifications: Undershot or overshot. Coonhounds, the Plott Hound and the American EYES - Prominent, set moderately wide apart in Leopard Hound do not trace their ancestry to the skull, brown or hazel in color. Eyelids tight, with no foxhound. And, of those seven breeds, we can be drooping. Expression is kind and intelligent. most certain of the Plott’s heritage and the men Disqualification: Blind. most responsible for its development. NOSE - Large, with well-opened nostrils. Fully pig- The ancestors of today’s Plott Hounds were used mented, black in color. for in Germany many years ago. EARS - Set moderately high and of medium length, Jonathon Plott left his native Germany and came to this soft to the touch, with no erectile power. 32 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 33 Disqualification: Deaf. 27 inches. Females under 21 inches or over 25 NECK inches. (Entries in Puppy Class are not to be elimi- Medium length, well muscled, slightly arched at the nated for being undersize.) crest. GAIT FOREQUARTERS Quick and agile, with head and tail carried well up. Forelegs perfectly straight and well covered with ELIMINATING FAULTS smooth muscles. Pasterns short, strong and nearly (A dog with an Eliminating Fault is not to be consid- upright. Shoulders are muscular and sloping to indi- ered for placement in a bench show/conformation cate speed and strength. Length of leg from elbow event, nor are they to be reported to UKC.) to ground is approximately one-half the height at the Males under 22 inches or over 27 inches. Females withers. under 21 inches or over 25 inches. (Entries in BODY Puppy Class are not to be eliminated for being Chest is deep to elbow and moderately broad, giv- undersize.) ing adequate lung space. Ribs are nicely sprung, DISQUALIFICATIONS tapering to a graceful tuck-up at the flank. Back is (A dog with a Disqualification must not be consid- broad, well muscled, level. Never roached. Loins ered for placement in a bench show/conformation muscular and slightly arched. Overall proportion is event, and must be reported to UKC.) BREED STANDARDS square or slightly longer than tall, measured from Any solid color. point of shoulders to point of buttocks and withers Any color or combination of colors other than to ground. described. HINDQUARTERS Undershot or overshot. Hips are smooth, round, proportionately wide and Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. well muscled. Legs are strong and muscular above Viciousness or extreme shyness. the hock, with moderate angulation at the stifle and Albinism. hock joints. Short and straight from hock to heel, Deaf. never cow hocked. Without rear dewclaws. Blind. FEET Round, cat-like foot, with deep pads and well-knuck- Note: Spayed and neutered dogs may compete in all led toes. UKC Licensed Coonhound Events, including bench TAIL shows, nite hunts, water races and field trials.

Rather long, moderately heavy, strong at the root ® and tapering to the end. Some brush. Carried free, Official UKC Breed Standard for well up and saber like. REDBONE COONHOUND COAT Copyright 1982, United Kennel Club Fine to medium coarse in texture. Short or medium Revised January 1, 2016 in length, with a smooth and glossy appearance. COLOR The National Plott Hound Association’s definition of the word “brindle”: “A fine streaked or striped effect or pattern of black or tan hairs with hairs of a lighter or darker background color. Shades of colors accepted: yellow brindle, red brindle, tan brindle, brown brindle, black brindle, grey brindle, and maltese (slate grey, blue brindle.)” Grey muzzle accepted. Acceptable colors are any of the above men- tioned brindles, or black with brindle trim. Some white on chest and/or feet is permissible. White any- where except on chest and/or feet is a fault. The goals and purposes of this breed standard Disqualifications: Any solid color. Albinism. Any include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to color or combination of colors other than described. maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it; to SIZE AND WEIGHT advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout Height at withers for adult males, 22 to 27 inches. the world; and to act as a guide for judges. For adult females, 21 to 25 inches. Breeders and judges have the responsibility to Weight for males is 50 to 75 pounds, for females avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detri- 40 to 65 pounds. mental to the health, welfare, essence and sound- Eliminating Faults: Males under 22 inches or over ness of this breed, and must take the responsibility 34 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 35 to see that these are not perpetuated. the skull, with a straight nasal bone, never dish- Any departure from the following should be con- faced or concave. The planes of the top skull and sidered a fault, and the seriousness with which the muzzle are parallel. Stop is well defined but not fault should be regarded should be in exact propor- abrupt. The head gives the general impression of tion to its degree and its effect upon the health and length rather than width. welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to per- TEETH - Scissors bite preferred, even bite accept- form its traditional work. able. Disqualifications: Undershot or overshot. HISTORY EYES - Set fairly well apart in skull, brown to hazel in Years ago, most coon hunters who owned a red dog color, with the darker color preferred. Round in of unknown ancestry, but proven ability in tracking shape but not prominent. Expression is pleading. and treeing raccoons, called his dog a “Redbone”. Disqualification: Blind. Then a few serious breeders who were devoted both NOSE – Large, with well-opened nostrils. Black in to the breed and the sport began a campaign of selec- color, fully pigmented. tive breeding to produce a hound with the necessary EARS - Set moderately low, firmly attached to head. characteristics to make a superior coonhound that Fine in texture, not stiff, and reaching near the end would breed true to type in color and conformation. of the nose when stretched forward. Size in propor- The foundation stock of the modern day Redbone tion to head.

BREED STANDARDS came from George F.L. Birdsong of Georgia, who Disqualification: Deaf. was a noted foxhunter and breeder. He obtained the NECK pack of Dr. Thomas Henry in the 1840’s. Medium long, strong, slightly arched and held erect, As is the case with most of the other coonhound denoting proudness. Throat clean, but slight fold of breeds, the ancestors of the Redbone were fox- skin below angle of jaw is not objectionable. hounds. A Bloodhound cross is said to have been FOREQUARTERS made, and it’s also said that the blood of the Irish Forelegs straight, with good bone, set well under hounds was introduced later. This latter cross is said body. Cleanly muscled for strength and speed. to account for the white chest and feet markings which Pasterns strong and straight, nearly vertical with just still occasionally show up in Redbone pups today. enough slope to absorb shock. Length of leg from The first dogs were commonly called “Saddlebacks”. elbow to ground is approximately one-half the height The background color was red, and most of them pos- at withers. Shoulders sloping, clean and muscular. sessed black saddle markings. By selective breeding, BODY the black saddle was bred out and the solid red dogs Chest is both deep and broad, and ribs are well became known as Redbone Coonhounds. sprung for plenty of lung space. Topline is slightly The Redbone was the second coonhound breed higher at withers than at hips. Back is strong and to be registered with UKC, the first one being regis- straight, loin muscular and slightly arched, with tered in 1902, two years after the American Black & moderate tuck up. Overall proportion (measured Tan. Today, of the seven coonhound breeds, the from point of shoulder to point of buttocks and with- Redbone is probably the most uniform as to type ers to ground) is square or slightly longer than tall. and size. They are coon hunting specialists but also HINDQUARTERS proficient in trailing and treeing bear, cougar and Thighs well muscled and strong. Rear legs straight bobcat. Often times, when used on big game, from hip to foot when viewed from behind, never Redbones are hunted in packs. cowhocked. Dewclaws removed. Moderate angula- GENERAL APPEARANCE tion at stifle and hock to balance with forequarter. The Redbone is a medium-sized hound, with a rich, Rear pasterns short and strong. deep red colored coat. He is well-balanced and FEET agile, making him adaptable to various types of Cat-like. Compact, and well padded, with strong, hunting and terrain. well arched toes and stout, well set nails. Disqualifications: Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. TAIL CHARACTERISTICS Set slightly below the line of the back, moderate in This breed is characterized by its pleading eyes and length, with a slight brush. “sweet” voice. They have a natural treeing instinct COAT and make excellent water dogs. They are even tem- Typical short, close, glossy, hound type coat. pered and affectionate with a strong desire to please. COLOR Disqualifications: Viciousness or extreme shyness. Solid red preferred, small amount of white on brisket HEAD or feet not objectionable. Moderately broad, and slightly domed in skull, pro- Disqualifications: Albinism. Any color or combina- portionate to general body size. Muzzle is well bal- tion of colors other than described. anced with the other features of the head, as long as 36 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 37 HEIGHT AND WEIGHT maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it; to Height at withers for adult males, 22 to 27 inches. advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout For adult females, 21 to 25 inches. Weight propor- the world; and to act as a guide for judges. tionate to size and medium build. Breeders and judges have the responsibility to Eliminating Faults: Males under 22 inches or over avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detri- 27 inches. Females under 21 inches or over 25 mental to the health, welfare, essence and sound- inches. (Entries in Puppy Class are not to be elimi- ness of this breed, and must take the responsibility nated for being undersize.) to see that these are not perpetuated. GAIT Any departure from the following should be con- The well balanced and agile Redbone moves freely sidered a fault, and the seriousness with which the and easily at a reasonable speed with head and tail fault should be regarded should be in exact propor- carried well up. tion to its degree and its effect upon the health and ELIMINATING FAULTS welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to per- (A dog with an Eliminating Fault is not to be consid- form its traditional work. ered for placement in a bench show/conformation HISTORY event, nor are they to be reported to UKC.) The Treeing Walker was developed from certain Males under 22 inches or over 27 inches. Females strains of English Walker Foxhounds. The credit for BREED STANDARDS under 21 inches or over 25 inches. (Entries in Puppy the development of the Walker Foxhound goes to Class are not to be eliminated for being undersize.) two men - George Washington Maupin and John W. DISQUALIFICATIONS Walker. Both men were from Kentucky. (A dog with a Disqualification must not be consid- Before that time, Thomas Walker of Albemarle ered for placement in a bench show/conformation County, Virginia, imported hounds from England in event, and must be reported to UKC.) 1742. George Washington, who was an avid fox Undershot or overshot. hunter, also imported several hounds from England Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. in 1770. These dogs became the foundation strains Viciousness or extreme shyness. of the “Virginia hounds”, which were developed into Albinism. the Walker hound. Any color or combination of colors other than At least one major outcross was made in the described. 19th century that was to forever influence the breed. Deaf. Strangely, the outcross was with a stolen dog from Blind. Tennessee of unknown origin, known as Tennessee Lead. Note: Spayed and neutered dogs may compete in all Lead didn’t look like the Virginia strain of UKC Licensed Coonhound Events, including bench English Foxhounds of that dog, but he had an shows, nite hunts, water races and field trials. exceptional amount of game sense, plenty of drive and speed, and a clear, short mouth. Official UKC® Breed Standard for Walkers were first registered with UKC as part of the English Coonhound breed. Then in 1945, at the TREEING WALKER request of Walker breeders, UKC began registering them as a separate breed - first as Walkers (Treeing) COONHOUND Copyright 1945, United Kennel Club and then later as Treeing Walkers. Revised January 1, 2016 GENERAL APPEARANCE The Treeing Walker is a well-balanced, symmetrical, graceful hound well known for his ability to run and tree a variety of game on varying kinds of terrain. Disqualifications: Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. CHARACTERISTICS Energetic, intelligent, active, courteous, composed, confident, fearless and kind. This breed has a super abundance of sense and is capable of great endurance. Excellent trailing, hunting and treeing instinct and ability. Voice is preferably a clear, ring- ing bugle or a steady, clear chop. Noticeable change in voice at tree. Disqualifications: Viciousness or extreme shyness. The goals and purposes of this breed standard include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to 38 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 39 HEAD COAT Head is in pleasing proportion to the body. Skull is Smooth, glossy and fine, yet dense enough for pro- broad and full, slightly rounded, with a prominent tection. A close, hard, hound coat. occiput. Muzzle is rather long, tapering slightly to COLOR end, medium square, with flews sufficient to give a Tri-colored (white-black-tan) is preferred. White may rather squared off appearance. Nasal bone is be the predominant color, with black spots and tan straight. Stop is medium, defined but not abrupt. trim; or black may be the predominant color with TEETH - Scissors bite preferred, even bite acceptable. white markings and tan trim, such as saddle back, Disqualifications: Undershot or overshot. or blanket back. White with tan spots, or white with EYES - Moderately large and prominent, and set black spots is acceptable. well apart in skull. Color is dark, brown or black, giv- Any other color combination is to be penalized ing a soft, open expression. in the show ring. Disqualification: Blind. Disqualifications: Albinism. Any color or combina- NOSE - Rather large and prominent, with black pig- tion of colors other than described. ment preferred. White or pink spots inside the nos- HEIGHT AND WEIGHT tril or on the outside of the nose are acceptable. A Height at withers for adult males, 22 to 27 inches.

BREED STANDARDS slightly sloping nostril is not objectionable. For adult females, 20 to 25 inches. Weight should EARS - Medium length and set moderately low, the be in proportion to size and working condition. ears hang gracefully, with a tendency to roll when Eliminating Faults: Males under 22 inches or over the head is raised. Slightly round or oval at the tip, 27 inches. Females under 20 inches or over 25 and soft and velvety to the touch. inches. (Entries in Puppy Class are not to be elimi- Disqualification: Deaf. nated for being undersize.) NECK GAIT Neck is medium in length, strong yet graceful, rising The Treeing Walker moves with good reach and freely from the shoulders to carry the head well up. drive, showing good balance. Hackney (high step- Throat is clean and free from folds of skin; however, a ping) movement is a fault. slight wrinkle below the angle of the jaw is allowable. ELIMINATING FAULTS FOREQUARTERS (A dog with an Eliminating Fault is not to be consid- Forelegs are straight, with a fair amount of bone and a ered for placement in a bench show/conformation short, straight, slightly sloping pastern. Length of leg event, nor are they to be reported to UKC.) from elbow to ground is approximately one-half the Males under 22 inches or over 27 inches. Females height at the withers. Shoulders are sloping and clean- under 20 inches or over 25 inches. (Entries in ly muscled without a heavy or loaded appearance. Puppy Class are not to be eliminated for being BODY undersize.) Chest is deep rather than broad, giving lung space. DISQUALIFICATIONS Ribcage is well-sprung and long, extending well (A dog with a Disqualification must not be consid- back. Back is moderately long, muscular, level and ered for placement in a bench show/conformation strong. Loins short, broad and slightly arched. Tuck- event, and must be reported to UKC.) up moderate. Overall proportion (measured from Undershot or overshot. point of shoulder to point of buttocks and withers to Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. ground) is square or slightly longer than tall. Viciousness or extreme shyness. HINDQUARTERS Albinism. Hips and thighs are strong and well muscled, for an Any color or combination of colors other than abundance of propelling power. Stifle and hock described. joints are strong and firm, with moderate angulation. Deaf. Legs are straight from hip to foot when viewed from Blind. behind. Dewclaws removed. NOTICE FEET Working dogs are not to be penalized under any Solid, compact and well padded, with a cat-like conditions for scars or blemishes that are due to appearance. Toes are well arched with strong nails. hunting injuries. Females that have raised several lit- TAIL ters and show dropped udders are also not to be Strong at root, moderately long and tapering, with- penalized. out flag. Set rather high and carried free, well up and saber like with a graceful forward curve. Note: Spayed and neutered dogs may compete in all UKC Licensed Coonhound Events, including bench shows, nite hunts, water races and field trials. 40 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 41 Relative Importance Of Body Parts Bench Shows For All Coonhound Breeds ® To aid in the judging of coonhounds, the following UKC Coonhound Bench Show Rules illustration is presented as a guide to assist the Revised January 1, 2014 Judge. It must be remembered that balance is the most desired quality to seek in evaluating dogs. It is 1. Only those dogs permanently registered by UKC the way those parts work in unison that make up the may compete in a UKC Licensed Bench Show. All proper working hound. Remember: the whole dog is UKC licensed Coonhound Bench Shows must be more important than the individual parts! open to all of the seven coonhound breeds. 2. UKC Licensed shows MUST appear in the Crest Occiput Stop “Upcoming UKC Licensed Events” listing in COON- Withers Neck Nose HOUND BLOODLINES or UKC website in order for Tail Muzzle the event to be approved and Championship points Flews Loin Back awarded. Set on Croupof tail Ear 3. No Bench Show entries are to be taken after the Throat advertised deadline for any reason. The show shall Shoulder start as soon as possible after the advertised deadline. 4. Unless previously approved by UKC, only one Upper Thigh Upper Arm UKC Licensed Bench Show Judge shall judge a

L* UKC Licensed Bench Show. A panel of Judges can- SHOWS BENCH Lower Thigh Forearm Flank not be used. Judges shall have read and be familiar Elbow Hock with “UKC Bench Show Procedures.” The Judge will

Stifle Joint Rib Cage follow the rules and regulations covering the show, Rear Wrist Pastern H* Pastern and sign the official UKC report for show winners Hind Forefoot and award Championship points. Judge must sign Foot L* Point for determining length of dog report immediately following show. H* Point for determining height of a dog 5. The Judge’s decision is final. Any exhibitor may Height Standard question the Judge concerning their decision after Measuring the height of a dog consists of a perpendicular line the completion of the class in which the exhibitor’s from the floor to the top of the shoulder or withers. This point at dog is entered. Such questions shall be presented the top of the shoulders is where the neck appears to meet the in a sportsmanlike manner. shoulders. The dog should be posed in a natural stance with its 6. A UKC recognized Bench Show Champion or legs directly under him and not leaning forward or backward. Grand Champion may not compete in open compe- Dogs shall be measured on the ground. The handler/owner may tition once they have received their Championship assist the Judge in posing the dog and steadying him. The actu- or Grand Championship Degree. Champions may al measuring will be done by the Judge in a Bench Show. The compete in the Champion of Champions class only. Judge’s decision is final for the show he is judging. Grand Champions may compete in the Grand If either a male or female is over or under the official UKC Champions class only. height standard for the following breeds (American Black & Tan 7. Receipts shall be issued for winners of Class, Coonhound, Bluetick Coonhound, English Coonhound, Plott Breed, Best Male and Best Female of both the Hound, Redbone Coonhound, Treeing Walker Coonhound) it is Registered and the Champion of Champions portions to be considered an Eliminating Fault. A dog with an Eliminating of the show. These receipts are for the owner’s per- Fault is not to be considered for placement in a bench sonal records and do not replace the official report. show/conformation event, nor are they to be reported to UKC. 8. The Judge shall have the right to disqualify any The dog should not be asked to leave the bench if it is owner or handler for misconduct, or any dog for over or under the height limit. Dogs in the Puppy Class are not growling, snapping or fighting. If a dog is disquali- to be eliminated for being under the minimum height require- fied for growling, snapping or fighting, it must be ment for their breed standard. reported and sent along with the Bench Show Report to UKC Detailed policy may be found in the Disqualification section “Scratched for Fighting”. If a Judge determines a dog to have a Disqualification, as list- 9. Any person found guilty of intimidating, threatening ed in the official breed standard for that breed, that dog must not or injuring a Bench Show participant, Judge, club offi- be considered for placement in a bench show/conformation event, cer or UKC representative will be barred from any UKC and the judge must submit to UKC the dog’s name, UKC number licensed event. Details on this particular rule can be and description of the Disqualification along with the show report. found in the section on “Misconduct and Discipline”. 42 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 43 BENCH SHOWS (10)daystheeventofpenalty a or charge $20willof Show.submittedwithinUKCtenReportsbetomust report$2.00entereddogofperfeeBenchthethe in 17. The club sponsoring the show will forwardShow. Bench the with of report true and theaccurate an as show each of report the Kennelaccepts Club, 18. The following is NOT allowed: NOT is following The 18. bemade for reports that are 30 days past due. made.beadditionalAn charge$20permonth ofwill United The addresses. their and handlers owners of and names numbers, registration UKC rect out, showing the complete names of the dogs, cor- dogs, the of names complete the showing out, filled properly and neat accurate, being report the to UKC. The host club and Judge are responsible for are signatures one year, one copy by the Judge and one copy sent different three for club the by of retained be shall copy One required. total A Judge. and out filled be signed by the two club officers and the shallBench Show Report Show Bench A 16. standards. the meet not do benches the that UKC notify and problem the rect cor- to club the instruct should but held, be to show the allow still shall Judge the standards, these meet not do benches the If recommended. are inches 44 of length minimum a of benches Individual surface. non-slip similar some or carpeting indoor/outdoor with covered top the with wide inches (18) eighteen and high feet (2) two be must shown be shall dogs 15. Dogs must be benched. The bench on which the no the class. correct the in class, shown and entered been is wrong It the awarded. in responsibility be of the handler to see that their dog has shown will is points dog Championship a If 14. appearance. personal and conduct their for responsible are Handlers for 13. site show the behavior. from unsportsmanlike removed be spectator or handler a that request to right the has Judge A 12. event. UKClicensed a of day the buildings the in or show the in participating while or grounds the on allowed be will drugs unprescribed or firearms beverages, alcoholic no Absolutely 11. testingofany dog bylicenseda veterinarian. bloodrequireassociationmay or Clubevents. UKC indefinitelyfromregistering dogsandparticipating in isteredunprescribed drugs toany dog will bebarred 10. Any person found administering or having admin- 44 .Gomn, roig ol, pa btls or bottles spray tools, grooming Grooming, d. c. Surgery to cover a genetic or structural fault, structural or genetic a cover to Surgery c. color.pigment lip or eye nose, of Altering b. Dyeing a. or in any manner changing a dog’s hair Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound such as ears, eyes, muscular or skeletal. or muscular eyes, ears, as such color. wiping cloths are not allowed in the ring. the in allowed not are cloths wiping awarded ten (10) points. (10) ten awarded shall be known as Best Male or Female of Show and SHOW: OF selected from the Best of Breed winners. The winner FEMALE OR MALE BEST points. (15) fifteen awarded be shall and winner of this class shall be known as Best of Breed The Classes. Senior and Junior Puppy, the of ners BREED: OF BEST points. (10) ten awarded be will class this of winner The over. and SENIOR CLASS: points. (10) ten awarded be will and under two years of age. The winner of this class CLASS: JUNIOR points. (10) ten awarded be will class this of winner The age. of year (1) one PUPPY CLASS: PUPPY separately.shown CLASSES: OF DEFINITION n gie t dtrie h efcec ad athleti- and efficiency the determine to gaited and conformation its assess to bench the on standard the to compared be must dog the coonhound, the evaluate properly to order In bench. the on shown and gaited while both evaluated be must Dogs 25. teeth. lower and upper between gap ible vis- having dog as defined is undershot or Overshot 24. Dog will be disqualified if overshot or undershot. blind. or deaf 23. A dog will be disqualified if it is determined to be scrotum). the in testicles descended normal, two (lacking torchid 22. A male shall be disqualified if monorchid or cryp- shown. be not shall season in dogs Female 21. hunting. by caused injuries or scars for penalized be to not are dogs Working 20. ring. show in allowed toys or clickers bait, No 19. ring. show the entering dogs the to prior approves Judge the if dog’s the in water done be only can This down. dog the cool to mouth spray may handler a day, hot extremely an on outside held is show the If NOTE: Awarded Points and Procedures Show Bench locomotion. dog’s the of cism Dog must compete in all eligible classes in classes eligible all in compete must Dog Best Female of Show ...... 10 points ...... 10 Show of Female Best points ...... 10 Show of Male Best points ...... 15 Breed of Female Best points ...... 15 Breed of Male Best points Females...... 10 - Class in First points Males...... 10 - Class in First order to receive Championship points. Championship receive to order Revised January 1, 2009 1, January Revised Shall be for dogs six (6) months to months (6) six dogs for be Shall Shall be for dogs two years of age Shall be for dogs one year of age of year one dogs for be Shall Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound Shall be selected from the win- the from selected be Shall Males and females are females and Males hl be Shall 45 BENCH SHOWS family show under that Judge. Immediate family is family Immediate Judge. that under show family immediate Judge’s apprentice or Judge’s a of ber mem- any handler.can a Nor by entered be cannot dogs Their part. in or whole in judging are they that Show Bench Licensed UKC any in dogs their enter be may 3. Neither UKC Judges nor and apprentice Judges are to privilege a time. any UKCat by revoked is Shows Bench judge . ne Bnh hw ug i apoe, the approved, to is license a However,indefinitely. Judge issued is Show license Bench a Once 2. show.the of time the card at him with Judge’s Judge’s current UKC his have current should a and license hold must Judge The 1. RESPONSIBILITIES necessary.considered 5. Judge has the right to split or divide classes when refuse. to right the has He announced. are winners and over is show the after 4. A Judge may not be called upon to fault any dog any fault to upon called be not may Judge A 4. title. a of deserving or quality sufficient of not is UKCif,points dog Championship the opinion, his in and/or award an withhold to right the has Judge 3. handler.the by actions like unsportsman- for dog any disqualify may Judge 2. final. is sion deci- his and ring, the of charge in is Judge The 1. AUTHORITY 46 UKC UKC.by authorized unless event UKCLicensed to the winner. No money will be given as a prize at a Championship UKC to points, may award whatever prize or prizes it sees addition fit in Show, Bench separately.shown are females and owner.Males registered the Show to Grand issued be of Cham will Degree pion show. licensed UKC any at years of period a over be may Winnings Show Judges. Licensed UKC different three least at under Cham of Champion five won ing classes show pions PION: earnedmustbeleastunderdifferenttwoat Judges. Points degree. Champion Show the toward win no no competition will receive Championship points but levelatthe event they win Best ofShow. Dog having Show or BreedClass, the competitionat have must for win one UKC “BestMale of Show” or “Best Female and 100of Show”. Dog points of minimum Championship a recorded earned have must Dog JudgesAuthority and Responsibilities h ognzto hlig h UC Licensed UKC the holding organization The QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRAND SHOW CHAM- CHAMPION: SHOW FOR QUALIFICATIONS Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® A Grand Show Champion will be a dog hav- dog a be will Champion Show Grand A CoonhoundBench Show Revised January 1, 2014 1, January Revised eitrd n te hmin f hmin por- Champions of the Champion both the of and Female Registered and Male Best of Breed, winners Class, for issued be shall Receipts venience. con- for perforated is and participant the for receipt made. be will month per UKC copy within 10 days or a penalty charge of $20 each that see Submit report. the of copy proper the receives party Please event. the hosting club the to and Judge Show Bench UKC,the participant, the diately following the show. Copies of the report go to Show Report Forms for Championship points imme- Official the sign and complete must Judge The 18. deci- their report secretary.recording the to sions accurately must Judge The 17. select. not did they dog selected, opposed to negative comments towards a they dog the of features positive the reflect selection should their regarding comments judge’s A 16. with conversations on progress. in carry is show while spectators not shall Judge 15. the report. of show the with along fault description the and UKC number UKC to name, submit dog’s must he fault, disqualifying a from the bench. If a Judge determines a dog to have dog standard “off” an remove not shall Judge A 14. questions regarding ownership, breeder, individual any ask handling pedigree dog not shall Judge 13. etc. inspection. complete dog they are judging. Every dog warrants a Judge’s 12. A Judge shall give equal time in examining each season. female in dog any bench the from remove will Judge 11. bone dog’s all conformation. and structure check physically must Judge 10. not will judge mouth. dog’s the open the considerations health For him. to bite dog’s the show handler have shall Judge 9. what to determine todegree the dog conforms tothe breed benchstandard. the on evaluated be any determine to Judge weaknesses for in the locomotion gaited of the dog. Dogs must be must Dog any on 8. Judge up-to-date must see that all handlers keep walk or gait dogs. to standards. breed the in changes are Judges UKC 7. show.a at Judge a 6. No more than one (1) apprentice can serve under shows. three tice serve under them until they have judged at least 5. AnewlyapprovedJudgecannothaveanappren- Judge. and appearance, which should always be befitting a 4. A UKC Judge is responsible for their own conduct daughter.and son wife, band, hus- sister, brother, father, mother, as considered lae oe ht h ylo cp i a personal a is copy yellow the that note Please Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 47 BENCH SHOWS rectinformation beingUnitedsenttoKennel Club. responsible for the rules being is enforced and the cor- Judge, The required. are signatures individuals’ Judge,must sign thereport. totalA ofthree different violated. are rules points or wins will not be honored if either of these of either if honored be not will wins or Championship points exceptions. no are There time. ing ug i rsosbe o al nr rls being rules Entry revoked. being license their in result may written as all rules those follow for and enforce The to Failure enforced. rulebook. responsible this is of judge section Events” Licensed sented. Otherwise, see the “Entering Dogs in UKC in Dogs “Entering the see Otherwise, sented. pre- be must Card Entry™ Easy UKC or Certificate Remember,Registration UKCentries. the accepting for requirements the of show bench the for entries taking person each remind should he/she grounds, pcao b rmvd rm h so st for site show the from removed be spectator The person. action. manlike or dog unsports- any for exhibitor an disqualify another may Judge bite to attempting show.a fere with the Judge in any way during the judging of thatare not brought into the ring when dogsrequired. locate to obligation or responsibility no have is classcalled hisfor judging. time The the club ator ringsidethe United at Kennel dog Club his have to showing. for be must kept away from the show ring until dogs that dog is called and times all at ring show the from ProceduresGuideline(A Judges)for Handlers and Owners Spectators, Show Report. Show signatures Official the on required also are officers’ other two judging, is he event whose club the of officer an also is Judge the If 20. receipts. or forms report show blank sign never must Judge The 19. show.the of tions 48 UKC behavior.unsportsmanlike ing procedure has been provided. been has procedure ing follow- the errors, and inconsistencies avoid to and w cu ofcr, ln wt te ec Show Bench the with along officers, club Two No entries shall be taken after the published clos- A Judge has the right to request that a handler or or fighting for dog any disqualify may Judge A inter- not may spectators and handlers Owners, Itisthe sole responsibility ofthe handler orowner away remain must handlers and/or Spectators When the Bench Show Judge arrives at the club the at arrives Judge Show Bench the When Show Bench a of procedures Tothe standardize Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® CoonhoundBenchShow Revised January 1, 2014 1, January Revised BecomingaUKC Requirementsand Procedures for break. rest a requests ciiy uls i i a ag so ad h Judge the and show large a is it unless activity, year.a once occurs This these. from selected is Champion Show Grand National all Grand National where Oaks, over- an and chosen are breed of Champions Show Autumn at is be class this will for recognizes points UKC UKC award only no The awarded. and class honorary an is separately.shown This are females and Males next. the for judge to Champion. Best breed then each of would more They or so. one have do may he breed, by dogs the judge to decides Judge the and large is egory cat- this If class. Champions of Champion the of ner of shown Champion are separately. the females The winner of each sex is and declared a In win- males class, held. Champions is class Champions Show.of Female to Best the determine together judged and back brought are winners Breed of Female Best all Then Show. of Male Best awarded is winner The together. judged and back brought are winners Breed of Male Best all mined, TreeingRedbone, WalkerPlott, sequence. alphabetical in breeds six yr.) 1 to mos. (6 Class Puppy female Judge (1) B. yr.) 1 to mos. (6 Class Puppy male Judge (1) A. TANCOONHOUND & BLACK AMERICAN Shows: Bench UKCLicensed judging by applicant to UKC, along with Application Fee. If Fee. Application with along UKC, to applicant by club or UKC; 2) Application and test is then returned local their at obtained be may which test and cation appli- the complete 1) should: Judges Show Bench ShowJudge 3 ug ml Sno Cas 2 r. older) & yrs. (2 Class Senior Call (4) the winner of each male Black male & Tan class Judge (3) (2) JudgemaleJuniorClass(1yr. &under2yrs.) (4) Call the winners of each female Black & Tan& Black female each older) of winners & the Call yrs. (4) (2 Class Senior female Judge (3) (2) Judge female Junior Class (1 yr & under 2 yrs.) The show is not to be interrupted for any other any for interrupted be to not is show The judged is class Champions Show Grand The of Champion the determined, are these Once deter- been have winners Breed of Best all When English, Bluetick, Hound, Leopard American other the of each for sequence same the Follow of sequence and procedure the is Following esn itrse i bcmn UC Licensed UKC becoming in interested Persons awarded the Best Male of Breed. of Male Best the awarded is judging this of winner The judging. for back ls bc fr ugn. h wne o this of winner The FemaleBest the awarded is judging Breed. of judging. for back class Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® LicensedBench 49 BENCH SHOWS d r ihed t h sl dsrto o United of discretion sole the at withheld or ed 13. All licenses for UKC Show Judges shall be grant- time. any at are subject to review and may be withdrawn by UKC licenses However,indefinitely. issued is license the refundable. Once a Bench non- Show Judge is is approved, and $20 is fee application Judge’s The 12. sex. or origin national t h UC itr lsi. einn i 21, A 2015, in BeginningPreliminary Roundeligiblewillhavealleach dogsof Classic. Winter UKC the at il e eid n ai o rlgo, ae color, race, religion, of basis on denied be will each breed will be eligible for the Top Ten Invitational year.eachthroughOctober 31 Top The Ten of dogs 1 N apiat o a K So Jde License Judges Show UKC a for applicant No 11. if shown. being decisions, their asked to do so by discussing the handler, prior to the next class the of accept to willing responsibilities be must applicants The 10. is. handler or owner the who by influenced be not and dog the judge to times all at are they that understand must applicants The 9. serve under may apprentice a licensed one Bench Only Show them. Judge by recommended at an event. Judge apprentice under an three (3) as different serve UKC must Licensed Applicants Judges, 8. and be the of form. UKCapplication the sign officers must club different (3) three least At club. the of officers by writing in recommended be must and 7. Applicants must be members of an approved club gait. dogs’ the judge properly to the understand anatomy of the dogs they are judging including how and know must applicants The 6. Standards. Breed UKCCoonhound Official the of each with familiar thoroughly be must Applicants 5. equivalent. or uate grad- school high a least at be should Applicants 4. 3. Applicants must know the Official UKC Show Rules. Judge. Show UKCLicensed twenty-first UKCa to become applying to before their birthday (21st) reached have shall Applicants 2. The Judge. Show breeds. the above reproach and befitting a UKC licensed Bench in coonhound interest the be should habits and appearance personal Judge’s their of and improvement impartiality integrity, honesty, their for known be must applicants The 1. forms. apprentice three sent be then will they test, and application passes applicant 50 UKC Club. Kennel Bench Show Dogs Show Bench Top1 NovemberfromearnedTen be maypoints Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® on Sse fr h Tp Ten Top the for System Point Revised January 1, 2014 1, January Revised K ntfcto; r ) o-opttv dg are dogs non-competitivebeingentered for the purpose ofpadding points. 2) or notification; UKC championshiping requirements beforereceivingbut owners refuse to show at the next level after complet- points. additional any earn not will UKC,but by notified until category that dog in show to The continue can Champion). Grand or category Champion particular — (i.e. a for requirements the pleted class. Champion Grand the in competed it as the Champion, those points would at carry on with the dog Champion Show a beginning of the year, was and finished to a Grand Show dog your If gory. cate- to category from carry year.points a The over earned per category is to equalize the points earned only). category Champion Grand the (in petition (2) Two class. Champion points will be awarded for dogs shown without com- Grand females the all in for points defeated four awarded be will egory cat- Female Champion Grand the of winner The (6) only). category Champion Grand the (in competition without shown dogs for awarded be Twoclass. Champion will Grand points the (2) in ed gory will be awarded four cate- points for all males defeat- Male Champion Grand the of winner The (5) Champion class. Champion the in defeated females of Champions the all for points three awarded be will Femalecategory of winner The (4) class. Champion the in defeated males all for points three awarded be will category Male Champion of Champions the of winner The (3) the in classes. defeated females all for point one awarded be will Show of Female Best the of winner The (2) edone point for all males defeated in the classes. (1) The winner of the Best Male of Show willitself. defeat not bedid but total award-that in ed includ- is dog winning the as classes regular the in shown dogs of total One the from deducted be will point Report. Show Bench Official the on reported as shown dogs of number the and defeated dogs www.ukcdogs.comregularabasis. on ulse in published be will rankings The TopTen rankings. the publish tabulateand Champion.willUKCShow BenchUKC Ten Top Overall the as selected is dog Round one Finalwhere a to on move will winner breed Each sex. of regardless other, each against show breed bench includingshows, Events, Coonhoundnite Licensedhunts, UKCwater racesall and field trials. Note:Spayedneuteredand dogscompetemay in Points may be withheld if it is determined1)isthat: itwithheld ifbePoints may com- has dog a after recorded be not will Points points of number the increasing for reason The of number the on based is system point The ONON BLOODLINES COONHOUND Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound n on and 51 NITE HUNTS 2. POINT SYSTEM POINT 2. OFFICIAL NITE HUNT HONOR RULES UKC 52 l dalns ut e tity olwd n excep- no tions. followed; strictly be must deadlines All DEADLINES 1. draw.they adult members cast the than other an by accompanied be must hunt nite a ing enter- under and Participantsage event. of years 13 licensed the UKClicensed UKC a of day on the buildings the in a or event, in allowed beverages, participating be while will or alcoholic grounds drugs illegal no or firearms Absolutely if multiple casts separate having to possible. drawn Owners dogs have cast. will entries their for publicly discretion. and judgment sole its in UKC by decision final to the subject are interpretations and applications icy ducting of UKC con- events. All event activities, the rules, pol- to pertaining rules UKC of interpretations and policies of statements rules, additional contain recent Coonhound Advisor columns in in columns BLOODLINES HOUND Advisor Coonhound most the recent and Rulebook Coonhound UKC Official Rules Honor Hunt Nite the of end the at found definition a Indicates * d f dg s und n n tal ht s being is that trail a on in turned is dog a If (d) hour,one for position strike his holds dog a If (c) 75 first; treed declared dog for points (b)125 points 75 first; opens that dog for points 100 (a) d) An Appeal must be requested and filed imme- filed and requested be must Appeal An d) c) Deadline c) may only be extended if lone handler post- the after accepted be will scorecards No b) list- UKC the after accepted be will entries No a) drawn be must guides and/or judges hunters, All n diin o h rls n h soead the scorecard, the on rules the to addition In Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound judge to finish cast. finish to judge is required to go to MOH/HD for a non-hunting ed entry deadline. entry ed is still assembled. still is diately following the panel’s ruling, while panel ed deadline to return scorecards. return to deadline ed all strike positions will be open to other dogs. other to open be will positions strike all points second; 50 points third; 25 points fourth. second; 50 points third; 25 points fourth. points 25 third; points 50 second; may occupy fourth position. Once a position dogs a Once position. Multiple fourth occupy may recast. not is is dog leash until on available dog(s) by held previously position strike The 2(c)). (except held being dog cannot be struck in over a position that is A position. available next the gets it worked, ® NITE HUNTS NITE Effective January 1, 2017 1, January Effective n o te K website, UKC the on and COON- 3. POINTS WILL BE PLUS BE WILL POINTS 3. TreeMinus: Minus: Strike MINUS BE WILL POINTS 4. e ons a b slt o psto we called when position for split be may Points(e) (a) When dogs strike and tree and coon is seen is coon and tree and strike dogs When (a) e o() ht r su ot ms sil be still must out* shut are that Dog(s) (e) tree, split of case in points strike of set One (d) only.points strike coon, catches dog If (c) and treed and struck declared is dog When (b) (h) After a dog is declared treed, at least one of one least at treed, declared is dog a After (h) Judge non-hunting a (1) and tree dogs When (g) has minutes five after treed, declared dog If (f) trail. off dogs calling For(e) or on dog a strike to failure offense First (d) be to determined and struck declared Dog(s) (c) If (b) none of the declared struck dogs open with- worked being is that trail a quits dog a When (a) tree if coon is seen. is coon if tree on nothing and track on minus get will tree to in declared come they if but tree particular that be at treed can dog additional no elapsed 2 y mjrt o te at hn hunting when cast the of majority a by (2) or Judge; non-hunting a by (1) babbling*. positions cannot be determined. be cannot positions during shining time only: time shining during strike points. strike their for accountable are they situations other judge arrives, strike points are deleted. For all when on out shut tree at are they If minutes. tree for eligible points if they are are declared treed within the five They struck. declared and comes in. Exception: 5(b) Exception: in. comes and il e iue ad h te wl b open be will tree again. the and minused be will the tree, or at all dogs declared treed at that tree arrives cast until minutes two least every at once bark must treed declared dogs the has been scored it becomes available again. available becomes it scored been has for tree points. tree for trees separate as counted be will each and only.points strike treed, declared not Dogs points. tree and strike receive to treed declared dog tree, in than other seen is coon and tree points are minused. are points tree and hunting when cast strike coon the no see plainly can used, is Judge of majority a (2) or in result will minused. and released awarded being points those is minute dog(s) first time the each after bark, third the before minutes. 8 in Judge is used. is Judge Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 53 NITE HUNTS Delete points: Delete Circle points: Circle POINTS DELETED AND CIRCLED 5. 54 (d) If a squirrel is seen on a den tree (must have (must tree den a on seen is squirrel a If (d) cast the half and plus to votes cast the half If (c) (e) If half the cast votes to circle and half the cast (e) b o o t rcie iu pit fr coming for points minus receive to dog No (b) When (a) dog strikes and trees on a tree or a hole m n eitrd aeoy o rnig treeing running, for Category Registered In (m) dog, wrong the calls handler a if offense First (l) Other: minutes five after treed declared dogs Any (k) when treed, declared not but treeing Dogs (j) that leaves treed declared is that dog a When (i) Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound them. minus and called points award will Judge the only. receive points tree minus will game “off” or tree slick on strike on shut-out* Dogs dogs. the more or two in of case points tree available split or dog, one of case the in position available next by mined on “off” game or slick tree. Points will be deter- points tree on minused be will arrives, Judge tree, on treed. declared position been have dogs all unless available next the will receive he minutes five the within tree to returns dog If minused. are points tree dogs the tree votes to circle a tree. tree. a circle to votes to closed tree. closed to moved and tree split a left had it if as scored tree closed on is are dog points tree and strike arrives, judge when If tree. split a as ed accept- be will call closed; is tree and expires treed, cast may proceed to general area, and area, general to proceed may cast treed, dler may call dog treed. However, if not called han- tree, a than other refuge of place or hole 3(b) or 4(g), if applicable. if 4(g), or 3(b) For trail. Rule see tile, or hole a in treed declared dogs of end show must dog One be there. to coon Judge, the of satisfaction the to actions either tree barking or otherwise, show by dogs, if finished considered be can track a in coon running of case In NOTE: seen. is yet Judge does not see coon, coon and no a off game be could there where ground the in where a coon could be hidden. be could coon a where refuge of place a or nest, a has tree or into) enter to coon a for enough large hole visible points. plus awarded are treeing dogs the and seen is coon a unless arrives Judge after tree into Birds are not considered off game. off considered not are Birds tree is an obvious den tree, refer to the Rule 5(d). 2) and tree a in seen off squirrel a the is game event the In game. off molesting or Handler Related Offense: Related Handler Dog Related Offense: Related Dog SCRATCHINGOFFENSES 6. o f ade fis o elr ted dg obvi- dog a treed declare to fails handler If (o) cast after MOH/HD to return to fails handler If (n) the abuses physically or at hollers handler If (m) For(l) use of any device used to control dog prior another calls handler if offense second On (k) his strike to fails handler if offense second On (j) (i) For hunting over or under the advertised hunt advertised the under or over hunting For (i) livestock. molesting or running For (h) Champion Nite Grand and Champion Nite In (g) hour one for cast of completion delaying For (f) trail. on silent continuously is dog If (e) attract to enough strong smelling Bitches (d) any within hunt to attempt an make to Failing(c) the during fight* to attempting or fighting For(b) (a) If a dog has accumulated a total of 400 minus. (h) When dog trees on a tree or coon previously coon or tree a on trees dog When (h) accordance in out time call to has Judge If (g) out. is time when trailing are dogs If (f) i hn o ta i su ot cms no tree into comes out* shut is that dog When (i) to cast completing hunt time. hunt completing cast to released. is dog(s) time each minute, first the after bark, third the before or on dog time. shut out on. Refer to 3(e). to Refer on. out shut fe tm ot s ald uig h hn in hunt the during called 7. Rule with accordance is out time after handler’s dog. handler’s 15 consecutive scorecard minutes. scorecard consecutive 15 votes to minus a tree. a minus to votes determined by MOH/HD.by determined is allotted period Time separated. becomes when hunting Judges are used.) are Judges hunting when dogs without being declared tree treed, if majority of cast agree, to go may (Cast scored. not considered off game. game. off considered not an is are Birds 5(d). Rule to refer tree tree, den obvious the 2) and tree a in seen squirrel a is game off the event the In 5b). (exception out periods prior to the expiration of hunt time off time molesting any including time hunting during game or treeing running, for casts, bother* to bad just dogs is other that dog a or dogs, involved. dogs scratch permitted. not is fighting for reported being dog avoid to known, Withdrawing not If only. aggressor the scratch known, is dog aggressive the When Judge. the of authority with Rule 7. Rule with dog. Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 55 NITE HUNTS 8. HANDLERS 8. may call time out in accordance with the following: the with accordance in out time call may used, is Judge hunting if cast of majority or Judge OUTS TIME 7. 56 (f) If all dogs are declared treed or are on leash on are or treed declared are dogs all If (f) dif- in hearing of out trailing are dog(s) When (e) (a) It is the handler’s responsibility to tell Judge tell to responsibility handler’s the is It (a) (d) In case of accident or sickness. or accident of case In (d) been have and leash on are dogs all When (c) dogs. of group another with get dogs If (b) onto highway,trail on getting are dogs When (a) x f ade dsly Unsportsmanlike values point and/or initials lacks scorecard If (y) displays handler If (x) Handler’s dog will (w) be scratched for rule viola- or light than other aids scoring of use For(v) vines, pulling trees, on tapping squalling, For (u) physically or discouraging encouraging, For(t) given unless cast the with stay to failure For(s) shining of start the before tree searching For(r) game. other or coon killing intentionally For (q) a disturbing or trees cutting or climbing For(p) Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound dog leaves tree. leaves dog if or time shining during in back is Time tree. of minutes 10 split each to walking used been has time hunt after called be shall out time considered encouraging. considered not is dog handled a Praising dog. a abusing time. odc* oad ay niiul n club on individual hunt. the during or grounds any towards Conduct* is permitted. light pointer Laser squallers. mechanical permission to leave. to permission be scratched. be in strike and tree columns, dog(s) affected will scored. when dog opens and when dog trees. dog when and opens dog when ferent directions. ferent danger to dogs or hunters. or dogs to danger posted land or trail into a place where there is are handled. are struck declared are who dogs all unless time shining of minutes two first the during dog(s) with interfering be to deemed action any or be canceled or not be applied to another dog. shall time tree separate a shining of process before itcanbescratched.Ifthecastisin expired. Judge must verify dog to be at a tree has five the after not but running is five while treed declared be may Dog minutes. five of period a for decision) (Judge’s treeing ously place of refuge. of place tions by their spectators. their by tions 10. SPECTATORS10. if recorded, time and score requested. of will handlers and hunter or inform dog any to favors no show will They handlers. by them to given is it as just score keeping of capable and honest be to them believe they because clubs host the by picked are Judges JUDGES 9. 11. SCORING DOGS SCORING 11. (a) Prior To Arriving At Tree. At ToArriving Prior (a) d pcaos r ohrie ed o h same the to held otherwise are Spectators (d) major- the in included be not may Spectators (c) han- all unless tree shine not may Spectators (b) Two(a) spectators per handler will be allowed on encouraged are they scratched is dog their If (e) tree. at arrive to first be will Judge (d) all by attainable pace maintain must Judge (c) non- or hunting of option the have will Club (b) offi- is he when begins Judge the of Authority (a) must handler remains, handler one only If (e) hunt note should they cast, leaves handler If (d) must hunt complete to unable handler Any (c) their check to responsibility handler’s the is It (b) t rqie t soe re o etr discus- enter dogs. of scoring or the to pertaining sions trees score to required ity cast. of members dler is scratched for unsportsmanlike han- conduct. unless privileges, voting all hunt. retains cast and the with stay complete to encouraged is handler to the withdrawn, or handler scratched is dog Although another for permissiongive to Judge or dog, his up pick all casts. all cast. the in handler qualified a to card the If they are not able to continue they may pass designated. as cast, the judge to continue to MOH/HD.the to in turned is scorecard the when ceases Judge the of authority The scorecard. the receives and designated cially judge. non-hunting a for MOH/HD to return rules and levels of conduct as handlers. handlers. as conduct of levels and rules time. hunt of duration for applies and hunt of start dlers in cast agree. Decision shall be made at officials. club and/or MOH/HD of discretion the at cast A non-hunting Judge may be assigned to any division. each for casts all on Judges hunting and scorecard. scores, dogs’ the of margin right the in initials other their include note used, time signing before column scorecard. tree and strike the in valued are points all sure make and score Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound Scorecards to be to Scorecards 57 NITE HUNTS TOR (HD) TOR DIREC- (MOH)/HUNT HOUNDS OF MASTER 12. 58 c O/D ut e t h haqatr a all at headquarters the at be must MOH/HD (c) MOH/HD.by corrected be shall errors Math (b) the by made be only can changes Scoring (a) c pi Tes Wee os pi u, ug will Judge up, split dogs Where Trees. Split (c) After (b) Arriving At Tree. Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound order dogs were declared treed. convenient declared were dogs order most in the in scored trees be must order.trees Otherwise, score may handled, and cast treed declared are dogs all If cast. to return to handler handled, is dog split the After tree. a shining of process in is cast times. iso t hnl dg n pi te unless are tree split dogs on dog all handle to mission unless tree per- handler give shall Judge treed. declared each on kept be must time Separate assigned. be will tree split decision), (Judge’s obvious is tree split a If first. trees that dog the to handler with go MOH or panel. or MOH to let dog get to tree after five minutes are up. any let just tree from away him holding keep handler to not is Judge treeing. is dog their if see handlers other let to periodically ping they are to start walking toward tree, but stop- will take more than five minutes to get to tree, (5) five within tree minutes. If handlers are so far from tree that it the at be possible all at treed If scoring. for declared eligible are time hunting Dogs within minutes. five for tree hold must dog cast, in remaining dog one or cast, in dog one If expired. has time hunting or leash, on treed, declared are cast in dogs all unless minutes, five for tree the hold Dog must treed. or struck declared open must being Dog before all. of view be plain must in and scored agree) members cast all if er scorekeep- non-hunting (or Judge by carried not declared treed. declared not or onto hold is dog one least at to as long so dog(s) release option the have handlers treed, already are dog(s) strike if However, points. available next for compete to trail on be must dog(s) turned loose with other dogs that are scored,opening being Upon utes. min- two first for tree of shining controls tree be used to shine trees. Individual holding first may time hunting of minutes Eight leashed. be must tree at satisfactorily.Dogs trees and in back goes dog if handler meet to distance short a back comes he if points tree minused dog’s tree may be scored. Dog should not be After five minutes, first Questioning a Judge a Questioning DUCT 16. QUESTIONS, PANELS, APPEALS, & MISCON- points. points. points. points. comparing order: following by the in scores placement for broken be to ties All TIES 15. winner.cast a be and points, plus of score Tototal a have must dog a placement for eligible be WINNERS 14. SCORECARDS 13. (b) Hunting Judge Cast: The followingprocedureThe(b)Cast:Hunting Judge a of decision The Cast: Judge Non-Hunting (a) one-hour in hunt will involved dogs tie, a still If (f) (e) If still a tie, dog that has the most circled strike tree circled most the has that dog tie, a still If (d) strike plus most the has that dog tie, a still If (c) tree plus most the has that dog tie, a still If (b) (a) Dog that has the least number of minus points. after available made be must scorecards All (d) in scorecard the sign to failing handler Any (c) and time hunting verifies signatureHandler’s(b) Scorecards must be completed in (a) the woods, confidential scorecards all keep will MOH/HD (d) parties agree. parties all if coin a flip or broken, is tie until intervals 1. The Hunting Judge has complete authority complete has Judge Hunting The 1. of, the MOH/HD.the of, view in and to, scorecard the returning upon sign to opportunity the have may woods the decisionis made, Judge’swill not be considered. time the at notated and questioned on a cast, regardless of category. SituationsHuntingjudgesusing followedwhennot be must n Jde a ol b oetre b the by overturned MOH/panel. be only may Judge the ing by reviewed non-hunt- a by and made decision A MOH/panel. (?) mark question a with scored be may It field. the in overturned be cannot decision Judge’s non-hunting The made. is decision the time the at field the in questioned be only may Judge non-hunting the woods. in noted is and arises except question a later where made be can changes no and scorecards are in possession of the MOH/HD. all when or scorecards return to deadline the or scores should be noted with a questionscorescorrect.are protest Any mark.relative time to in are possession. their scorecards all or deadline hunt until Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 59 NITE HUNTS paid before the question is heard. is question the before paid Panelbe Fee$10 must a panel a form to order In 1. Panels Misconduct may include, but is not limited to: limited not is but include, may Misconduct instructions. and procedures plete com- for Rulebook Coonhound UKC Official the in appeals procedure. Refer to the Misconduct Section Situations involving misconduct do not fall under the Misconduct UKC.the by on ruled and investigated be will Appeals All 4. $20. of fee a with MOH/HD the to submitted be must Appeals 3. assembled. still is filed and requested be immediately following the panel’s ruling, while panel must Form Appeal An 2. by the decision of the panel, an Appeal may be filed. resolved satisfactorily been not has matter the If 1. Appeals 60 f eaig n tp o eetoi messaging electronic of type any Relaying (f) during dog control to used device any of Use (e) (b) When using a Hunt Director, a panel must be Director,must Hunt panel a a using When (b) When using (a) a Master of Hounds, a panel may (d) Intentionally killing game in conjunction with conjunction in game killing Intentionally (d) con- in dog a of drugging or neglect Abuse, (c) documents. related event Falsifying (b) another injuring or threatening, Intimidating, (a) Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound mental to the hunt. hunt. the to mental detri- deemed is that scores, to reference with 3. Each handler must vote or their dog will be will dog their or vote must handler Each 3. handler a where arise situation a Should 2. junction with an event. an with junction hunting time. hunting with the MOH ruling. MOH the with satisfied not is handler/owner a if formed be individual. an event. an formed to hear any and all questions. all and any hear to formed ad n peet i qeto t the to question his MOH/panel. present and the on card (?) mark question a place to right the retains outcome the with satisfied is not that handler Any decision. judge’s turn over- to vote majority a takes It scratched. time. that at cast the with remain that members cast all by on voted question his have to wasn’t, ask may handler but that made been have call should a or that made, was that call a questions tions. situa- all scoring for responsible be will and eevd (L LCNE fr K LICENSED Club.) Kennel United of cretion UKC dis- sole the in for withheld or granted be shall Events LICENSES (ALL Reserved. © host or club. UKC the on negatively reflect that any actions or intimidating, or threatening continuously argumentative, drinking, trouble, stir to trying to; ed Conduct: Unsportsmanlike on. out shut live. remain points strike was Otherwise, it tree on trees it if only out shut is Dog treed. declared been has dog first the before Shut-out: Bother: evident. is track no where struck been Babbling: Judge. the of authority the during dog(s) another with interfering 2) and ior Attempting to Fight: DEFINITIONS *18. re-casting. for recovered are dogs other all and scratched is device wearing dog until spectators or handler vehicle by used be not in may and left be must toning) or (stimulating dog Devices: Controlling allowed. are collars Lighted UKC’swebsite. on available also are and Packet the Event in Device clubs host provided Locating are Rules current Device in Locating Rules. outlined as hunt the during used be may handler.Device the by carried Devices: Locating DEVICES ELECTRONIC 17. BERS THEY DRAW.THEY BERS MEM- CAST THAN OTHER ADULT AN BY NIED ACCOMPA- BE MUST HUNT NITE A ENTERING UNDER AND AGE OF PARTICIPANTSYEARS 13 bench includingshows, Events, Coonhoundnite Licensedhunts, UKCwater racesall and field trials. Note:Spayedneuteredand dogscompetemay in IIAIG N H HN O I TE BUILD- THE EVENT.UKCLICENSED DAYA THE OF INGS IN OR BE HUNT THE WILL IN TICIPATING DRUGS PAR- WHILE OR GROUNDS THE ILLEGAL ON ALLOWED OR BEVERAGES, FIREARMS, ALCOHOLIC NO ABSOLUTELY Copyright 2017 by United Kennel Club. All Rights All Club. Kennel United by 2017 Copyright n hnhl dvc cpbe f otoln a controlling of capable device handheld Any be may devices only locating of handheld The Displaying breeding-type behavior.breeding-type Displaying When a dog has not been declared struck hn dg pn tre ie o has or times three opens dog a When Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 1) Showing aggressive behav- Including but not limit- not but Including 61 NITE HUNTS ebr o te ae ad h MHH. fe of fee $20 must accompany the appeal A when sent to UKC. MOH/HD. the and Panel the of members the cast, the on handlers the by out filled be must om hl te ae i sil sebe. h form The assembled. still is Panel the Appeal while UKC Form a request immediately must handler 4. STEP Panel’sdecision. the reflect shall Report Event The 3. STEP scorecards. of return the for deadline the in f l tsioy h Pnl il ae ruling. a make will Panel the testimony all of sion Panel meeting must be held within one (1) hour after ae fe il e eand y h Hs Cu. The Club. Host the by retained be will fee the Panel disagree, they if refunded; be will fee handler, with rules Panel If Format.) Director Hunt the when using taken step first the is policies (This procedures. UKC and with familiar are who individuals tial will impar- MOH/HD responsible, three of panel a The assemble then request. the accompany must $10 of FeePanel A formed. be Panel a that request 2. STEP in. turned been has scorecard the that time eid f hry 3) iue hs lpe fo the from elapsed has minutes (30) thirty of period a after Hounds of Master the by considered be will complaints No cast. the of Judge members handler,other the the and by provided case the of ment of Master state- the The upon based decision a make available. will Hounds are that cast the of bers mem- other the and cast the of Judge the question, the raising handler the Hounds, of Master licensed 1. STEP followed: be must steps following The UKCRepresentative. a or ing a Hunter, Judge, Master of Hounds, Club Official Rule under arising #16 that deals with intimidating, situations threatening or injur- to apply NOT does Procedure Appeal This hunt. actual the during ties activi- to pertaining situations all in final be will sion deci- Hounds’ of Master The Championship. Hunt Nite Coonhound World UKC the of Finals or Zones in Policies. and UKCRules appearing BLOODLINES column is scorecard Advisor the when Coonhound The ceases Hounds. of Master the to in turned Judge the of ity author- The scorecard. the receives and designated officially is he when begins Judge the of Authority during the time that the Judge’s authority is in effect. Happening During a UKCa During Happening Situations for Procedure Appeal 62 Nite Hunt Nite h Apa Poeue os o apy o the to apply not does Procedure Appeal The arising situations all for applies procedure This Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound The Panel will hear all sides. At the conclu- the At sides. all Panelhear The will If the question is not resolved at Step 3 a 3 Step at resolved not is question the If f h qeto i nt eovd t tp 1, Step at resolved not is question the If tep t rsle h qeto wt the with question the resolve to Attempt Revised January 1, 2014 1, January Revised rvds fiil nepeain of interpretations official provides ® COONHOUND Licensed ae’ dcso g aant h cmliat the complainant, $10 will be forwarded to UKC to deposit in the the Youth against go decision panel’s the Should refunded. be will $10 the complainant, the support decision panel’s a Should cast. the of scoring final the regarding decision consensus a to come and members cast of viewpoints question. all hear will in cast panel The panel. a on used be not should event the the on Individuals who have a dog in contention to dogs place in and members cast to concerns in objective totally remain can that and impartial. A panel must be formed of individuals honest knowledgeable, are that individuals finding be not towards going concern primary with members, may club or may They policies. and rules Hunt Nite all on current are who individuals three of sist in a HD Format event. Complaint panels should con- event and; 2) when a question is placed on the card is not satisfied with the MOH ruling in a MOH Format be formed in two situations. 1) in the event a handler PanelResponsibilities necessary.deems it corrections make to right the discretion, and ment those judg- to sole its mailed in itself, unto be reserves UKC involved. will ruling final the reflecting statement written A refunded. be will fee the appeal, the filing individual the supports UKC If ruling. final 5. STEP UKC.to mailed Report Event the with included be must Form Appeal The CLARIFICATION JUDGES HUNTING/NON-HUNTING Fund. the hunt. The Non-HuntingdecisionJudge’scannotThehunt. the is from huntscratched being dog a theinvolves it over,unless after Director Hounds/Hunt the of to taken Master and be (?) will mark It question made. a being with notscored is that call is a decision or the made, time the at field the in questioned be may Judge Non-Hunting the of decision The and 2. out time calling scored. previously been trees, has tree a not or whether all of scoring the ing includ- decisions, all making for responsible is and authority complete has Judge Non-Hunting The 1. Judges Non-Hunting Rules. Honor Hunt Nite Official the of 9(b) Rule see exceptions For division. given a within casts all on any or all categories. One or the other must be used Casts. Clubs have the option to Drawing use non-hunting judges for under noted as manner same in the scorecard each to drawn be should they egory A panel of qualified event participants needs to needs participants event qualified of panel A When non-hunting judges are used within a cat- a within used are judges non-hunting When UKCa make and matter the investigate will Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 63 NITE HUNTS been made but wasn’t, that handler may ask to have ques- handler tions a call that was made, or a a call that should have where arise situation a Should 5. necessary,for this cast only. Judge to complete Non-Hunting cast. Deadline a may for be Directorextended, Hounds/Hunt if of Master only one cast member remains, handler must returncompleteHunting tohuntas theJudge,needed.to if If designatemayanother qualifiedcast themember of theofhuntdesignatedas thebyclub. However, they staywiththecastandcontinue judgetotheduration 4. If only one dog remains in the hunt, otherprivileges. voting cast all mem- retain scratched, though members, cast Any 3. ug. n hnlr ht s o stsid ih the with satisfied a place to right the retains not decision cast of majority is the that by handler scored Any was Judge. it as stands call the reached, their dog will be scratched. If majority decision is not or vote must handler Each rules. cast of that Majority 6. members cast all time. that at cast the by with remain on voted question his to encouraged are they dog their scratches Judge Hunting a If cast. with stay encouraged to are bers vote: cast the of majority only.situations three to exception with situations all scoring for MOH/HD responsible under 2. TheHuntingJudgehascompleteauthorityandis judges hunting Casts). (Drawing Guidelines selecting for procedure (see received entries the from cast each 1. The host club must designate a Hunting Judge for when followed Judges: Hunting be using must procedure following The Judges Hunting accompaniedruledhasmustbeandfee.$20 a by All Appeals must be filed immediately after the Panel not satisfied the Appeal procedure must be followed. step when firstutilizing thethe HD Format).is (thisIf a handlerfee is still$10 a for formed be may Panel a Hounds of Master the of decision the by resolved satisfactorily been not has question a If members. cast of vote majority a by field the in overturned be 64 c. Whether or not dogs are treed on a previously a on treed are dogs not or Whether c. Hunt Nite the of 7 Rule See out. time Calling b. This circle). or minus, (plus, tree a Scoring a. a to directly go situations three following The Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound scored tree. scored lined below (5). below lined out- as handler a by questioned be may they The Hunting Judge makes those decisions but off-game. or coon a is seen game the whether tree orscoringmultipletreesasoneor;2) or not the coon could cross out to an adjoining whether on decision the 1) include; not does Honor Rules. Honor iiin Rgsee, ie hmin Gad Nite Grand Champion, Nite (Registered, division their in casts other all do as Rules Honor Hunt Nite UKC same the under compete will Casts •Veterans casts. all-age the in pete pete in the Veterans Cast. They may choose com- to com- to have not do older, or 55 age •Individuals, placementforUKC thein Licensed NiteHunt. Registered, Nite Champion or Grand Nite Champion, division;particular a in casts other all of scores the •The score of the Veterans Cast(s) will compete with cast. same the in compete will dogs four all then dogs, four exceed not does gory cate- the within entry total the accordingly.If minimum drawn the Once drawn. requirement has been met, remaining entries will be be to Cast Veterans Nite a for order in Grand participate older,must or 55 age als, and individu- (3) three of minimum Champion A Casts. Champion Nite •Registered, takers. entry to presented be must etc. certificate, •Proof of age; driver’s license, hunting license, birth rules: following the under VeteransCast a including Championship World Finals. the or Semifinals UKCZone the R.Q.E.’s, including the of events tion entry por- any or Classic, Winter UKC the Oaks, advanced Autumn any Events, Nite Licensed Slam UKC at run be UKC not will Casts Veterans level Hunts. association association breed state and club, at Casts Veterans in ipate VETERANS CASTS VETERANS fee. $20 a by accompanied be must and ruled has Panel the after immediately filed be must Appeals satisfied the Appeal procedure must be followed. All step first the is when utilizing the HD Format). If a handler is still (this not fee $10 Panel a for a formed Hounds be of may Master the of decision the by resolved satisfactorily been not has matter the If 7. Panel.MOH/HD the to tion question mark (?) on the card and present his ques- LicensedNite Hunts theUse of Hearing Devices in UKC ImportantAnnouncement Concerning exceptions. no with Champion) cin a. hs dvcs r eetoi sound electronic are devices These Ear. Action Ear,Bionic the are devices iary and Sounder Hound auxil- of types Common Hunts. Nite licensed UKC in device hearing auxiliary an utilize hearing- may impaired being as diagnosed professionally been At the individual’s option, they may be drawn into partic- to older,entitled or are 55 age Individuals Effective January 1, 1996, individuals who have who individuals 1996, 1, January Effective Revised January 1, 2014 1, January Revised Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® 65 NITE HUNTS ie hmin ant ut n pn competition. lower.not class, own in hunt open must They in hunt cannot Champion Nite Grand or Champion Nite A casts. these in entered Nite one only if be to present is Champion Nite Grand or Champion even apply to Nite is This hunt. Grand entire or Champion Nite Champion must have a total plus score and hunt the a credit, receive to order In cast. Champion’s Nite Grand a and cast result in resumption of the former policy which per- which policy former the of resumption in result under the Inherent Rights and Powers of UKC followingthe steps ofthis procedure, will bedealt with Device(3)orusethe Auxiliary Hearing Device without statement, fradulently Auxiliary (2) utilize Hearing the • Individuals who (1) fraudulently obtaincialsmust not acceptthe any otherphysician’s form of permission. stationery.officialUKCoffi-on Club be mustDevice Hearing Auxiliary an Utilize to Permission of Letter of permission to use the Auxiliary Hearing Device. The the Entry Takers and to the Judge of the cast as proof to Utilize an Auxiliary Hearing Device for inspection by The•individual must submit theLetter ofPermission spectator.or handler backup a not dog, the of handler actual the by used be only may Device Note: individual. the to Device Hearing Auxiliary an ment, UKC will issue a Letter of Permission to Utilize Field Operations. Upon receipt of the doctor’s state- Coonhound/Beagle UKC to statement the Submit • to order hearing. impaired improve in device hearing auxiliary such for need the indicating stationery, official her or his on cian physi- licensed a by signed statement, a Obtain • device: hearing auxiliary pre- problems. hearing with type als the of individu- aids by use everyday for physicians by hearing scribed normal of use the devices. amplifying 66 INFORMATIONBREAKDOWN CAST only.aids hearing “normal” of use the mits nu voain o aue o ti plc will policy this of abuses or violations Undue an use to permission obtaining for Procedure permit to as such been always has policy UKC ah ie ut ut ae Nt Champion’s Nite a have must Hunt Nite Each Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9038207116025011 PERCAST 41003010OF # 2001 PERCAST 10001DOGS OF # etitd y h UC (l Prn Pit events, format.) MOH Pointsunder run be Purina must RQE’s, including (All UKC. the by restricted otherwise unless Format Director of Hunt Master or under Hounds event their running of option the Format Event awarded. withdrawn and no UKC Championship points will be specified, the UKC Licenses for the Nite Hunt will be listing event Club’s as Listing Events Upcoming the a in appear not does If reason. any for deadline closing listed the for after accepted be deadline will entries time No entries. a indicate Nite must Licensed UKC Hunts for listing Upcoming The Listing. website Events UKC the on or BLOODLINES DIRECTOR (HD) GUIDLEINES (HD) DIRECTOR (MOH)/HUNT HOUNDS OF MASTER The club to which the event license is issued has issued is license event the which to club The COONHOUND in listed be must Hunts Nite UKC 4 43 60 51 42 33 50 41 32 23 40 31 22 13 30 21 12 HUNT CAST BREAKDOWN CAST HUNT DOGS Revised January 1, 2014 1, January Revised 321 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound DOGS 30 29 28 27 26 01 2 3 11 0 10 1 12 2 11 50 10 0 49 1 48 11 47 10 46 0 45 44 10 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 DOGS 3 4 52 93 92 83 91 82 73 90 81 72 63 80 71 62 53 70 61 67 NITE HUNTS 2. An entry serving as a hunting judge. hunting a as serving entry An 2. guide. a and judge hunting a as serving entry An 1. follows: as category not are guides needed the host club available has the final decision on eventwhich the In guides. fied should have four separate pools of entries for each for entries of pools separate four have should You entries. taking begin you when category each Drawing Cast for Entries Separating durationguidethecastforthetohunt.the of erty(s) they take their cast. The guide shall be willing prop- the on hunt to permission has who individual responsiblea be shallguide The used. be will ones Guides Selecting egory shall be pre-selected from that pool of entries. are used, the number of judges needed in each cat- o te uain f h hn. hn utn judges hunting When hunt. the of duration the for cast the judge to willing be also should They arises. question a if followed be to are that procedures er must be honest and trustworthy and know the prop- He/she accordingly. good them applying of a capable and have must judge Rules Honor Hunt Nite Official the of understanding The judges. to as only individuals serve qualified selecting in together Judges Selecting ue o olw nr rqieet otie under outlined UKCin requirements Dogs Entering entry follow to sure why.Be and doing are you what of officer not or vidual do indi- club drugs, appropriate the Notify entry. un-prescribed their accept or alcohol Hunt influ- of the Nite under ence be Licensed to judgment, UKC your in a appears, enter to attempting them fill it out clearly and completely. If an individual Taketo How Entries posted; are following the that see to Check 1) club: the at arrive you When Checklist MOH/HD follow.will format HD or MOH the relevant to specifically policies and Procedures formats. both to relevant are following immediately procedures The 68 Start your judge and guide selection process for process selection guide and judge your Start quali- selecting for responsible is Club Host The lb fies n te vn Ofca sal work shall Official Event the and Officers Club ie n nr si t ec priiat n have and participant each to slip entry an Give Rules. Device Locating (e) scorecards. returning for deadline Time (d) time. deadline Entry (c) checklist. MOH/HD (b) UKCLicense. (a) Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® Licensed Events. Licensed ered for placement. for ered consid- be to dog winning the for order in deadline via a phone. The scorecard must be returned by the score final to pertaining information any accept not hunt, the may be during called in to the MOH/HD. No The MOH/HD may scoring time. to hunt pertaining of questions, expiration the to prior returned that or woods the to way their on separated got that members cast or cast any assist to times all at ters Woodsthe in are Casts While scorecard. each to drawn be to entries four having allows This 4. pool into forms entry blank of amount that any,add category.in If the be will casts dog three many how Determine 2. Drawing). Cast for Entries (Separating 4 pool into needed not entries guide or judge pre-selected any place of and Remove number the determine category. entry specific a for need you guides and judges the on Based 1. method: following the as such impartial the then scorecard. and Champions permit number, make certain that it appears on each Nite or license a requires state a Category.If Registered by followed ter of courtesy, draw the Grand Nite Champions first one wanting to watch has the opportunity. As a any- mat- so entries drawing start to ready are you The that time. deadline advertised drawing of entries must be done publicly. the Announce at closed are Casts Drawing entries. remaining All 4. guide. a as serving entry An 3. The MOH/HD must remain at the hunt headquar- hunt the at remain must MOH/HD The Hounds/Hunt of Master the read Publicly e) it. on entries four has now scorecard Each d) remaining the using draw your Complete c) Forb) any scorecards still needing a guide, draw 1 pool from scorecard each to entry an Draw a) and fair is that system draw any approves UKC entries after until casts out drawing start not Do nre fo Po 4 Tee nre sal be shall entries scorecard. the on down face turned These 4. Pool from entries n 2 ni al crcrs ae hunting and scorecards. the up to stuck a turned be have may entries scorecards These judge. all until 2 and Packet, before calling out casts. out calling Packet,before Event the in included is that Checklist Director one blank on the same scorecard. same than the on blank one more or owners scorecards multiple any the for to check entry the sticking Before entries These scorecard. the on down face turned be 3. shall Pool from guide hunting a Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 69 NITE HUNTS h rls n cnut ue smnr fr Judges, for seminars rules conduct and rules on the members their educate to clubs Encourage A. Information General cards are to be mailed to UKC (1) along with the Report. one for score- all Event, kept Points Purina a is be event year.the If must report the of copy their and scorecards the that officers club all Remind C. Submit made. be will month report. party per $20 the of penalty a each or of days 10 within copy UKC’s copy that proper see the Please receives event. the hosting ticipant (receipt only), the MOH / HD and to the club UKC,par- to the go it. report the of Copies report.) the sign you Then on signatures different three be must There out. (NOTE: filled completely the is that sure report Make report. blank a sign not Do B. copy.their winners the give Procedure for Situations Happening During a UKC a During Happening Situations for Procedure Appeal under; section the in rulebook the to Refer panel. a request to right any the resolved, has handler satisfactorily or owner not is question a If d) to minutes (30) thirty woods. make a have complaint after the scorecards are turned in. the cast in the of arises Members that situation a discussing discus- the before returned are of scorecards the until Wait sions. any in included be the should in dispute involved directly individuals Only decision. your by make and off situation the cast discuss to the themselves get noted, question a is there If c) scorecard. the on (?) mark question a with notated be must questions Any dogs’ b) other and used cast. the left they time the at scores time hunt indicated have reason, any for cast the left having handlers, if see to Check scratched. being dog that in results card the scorecard. Any signed handler that does handlers not sign the score- that see to Check errors. ical the has mathemat- MOH/HD to regards in changes make to authority score. dog’s each Recheck a) TurnedAre In: Scorecards the After 70 and them incomplete sign you when out out filled completely give are receipts the that and see or out, them sign fill You receipts. not Do receipt. Be A. sure to give everyone that places in the hunt a Reports afterthe posted deadline to return adog’s score must do so not later than thirty minutes available for review. Any owner or handler questioning RIGIDLY ENFORCED. Scorecards BE MUSTmust THIS returned.then beenbe made scorecards have all e)Keep scorecards confidential until deadline oruntil Hunt. Nite Licensed Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® sible for forming a panel to rule on all questions. If questions. all on rule to panel a forming for sible in from the woods. The Hunt Director will be respon- 3. A Hunt Director will not rule on questions brought dog a club. the at remain must of HD the because handler owner the a by hunted be be must dog The event. the in may entered Director Hunt A 2. UKC. by licensed be to required not are Directors Hunt 1. Format HD to Specific Policies questions all on rule and tobrought listenin from will the woods MOH in accordance A with3. Rule 16. (fullor joint ownership), and entered in the event. 2. A MOH may not have a dog, registeredUKC.by licensed be must MOH All 1. in their name Format MOH to Specific Policies hunts, the please improve send suggestions to to Field Operations how at UKC. to as suggestions any UKC’sbasic rules and policies. However, if you have contains Rulebook Theway. equitable and fair a in everyonethattreatedandallis tofair manner is that a in run is hunt the that see to responsible person the are You judgment. good use to Remember C. the in read column BLOODLINESHOUND . rules, Advisor the Coonhound of monthly interpretation official For revisions published in B. Study rules on the back of the scorecard and any Masters of Hounds, Hunt Directors and participants. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING FOR REQUIREMENTS HOUNDS OF MASTER panel. a on serve may HD the qualified, prniehp ne tre 3 dfeet UKC different (3) three under apprenticeship of requirements an serve the must above, (5) five through (1) one met items having applicant, An 6. UKC.from or club local your at obtained be may pass the test covering UKC rules and policies, which and application the out fill completely must They 5. (21) twenty-one old. years least at be must applicant The 4. good demonstrated judgment. have and policies, and rules UKC’s of knowledge thorough a have must They 3. reproach. above be must integrity and honesty character, applicant’s The 2. Hunts. UKCNite in experience years’ three of minimum a have must applicant approved The club. an of officers by recommended be and 1. The applicant must be in good standing with UKC considered. be to application an for followed be to Following are the procedures and requirements and procedures the are Following Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound COONHOUND BLOODLINES. COON- 71 FIELD TRIALS may cause interference are allowed in area of home of area in allowed are interference cause may 2. No animals, scent sticks or any other items that items other any or sticks scent animals, No 2. compete). never (they separately run 1. UKC Registered coonhounds and grade dogs are POLICIES rulebook. this in Events” Licensed t UC vn ad h UC iesd atr of Master Licensed UKC the and event UKC a at occurs situation a If event. Licensed UKC a holding to they are arbitrate situations between an individual and a club Neither Certificate. Registration the UKC of validity the to pertaining question a is there worked out between the individuals involved, unless gencies where the assigned Master of Hounds can- Hounds of Master assigned the where gencies emer- of case in Hounds of Masters licensed two of license. their ing do not, they will place themselves in jeopardy of they los- If policies. and rules the with up-to-date keep must Hounds of Master licensed The Club. Kennel United of discretion sole the at withheld or granted be shall Hounds of indefinitely. Masters UKC for licenses All 8. issued is time. any UKCat by withdrawn license However,be may and review to subject are licenses the is Hounds of Master approved, a Once license. a for cation appli- the submitting when $20 of fee a Enclose 7. Hounds. of Master licensed the they serve. However, all decisions must be made by where events the in dogs their entering concerning ject to the same restrictions as the Master of Hounds sub- are Apprentices event. an at Hounds of a Master under serve may apprentices (2) two than more No license. a for considered be to order in them by recommended be and Hounds of Masters Licensed 72 UKC followed. be must UKC hunt. the conduct not eov te usin te te rpr procedures proper the cannot then question, event the resolve particular that conducting Hounds be must issues Those dogs. of sellers and buyers UKCRules and Policies. investigateindividualsclubsor suspected violatingof UKC, by request Upon Policies; (c) and Rules UKC questions on Answer (b) Classic; Winter and Oaks, at the UKC World Coonhound Championship, Autumn follows: (a) To serve as Official UKC Masters of Hounds For entry procedures use “Entering dogs in UKCin dogs “Entering use procedures entry For *UKC recommends each club have a minimum a have club each recommends *UKC They are not to get involved in problems between Responsibilitiesof the Field Representatives are as Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® ® Licensed Field TrialField Licensed Rules Representatives Field Revised January 1, 2014 1, January Revised re n re t rcie wn oad Grand towards win a receive to order in and track tree on course competition complete no satisfactorily must having dogs is dog Champion one only entered. if even heat, Champion Grand a 13. Each Field Trial must have a Champion heat and final. is decision their again, Once arise. should that disputes any settle to Judges of panel their with confer will Judges of Chairman the arise, questions If final. is decision Judge’s The 12. to TrialField rules. the know responsibility participant’s the is It starts. event the before Judges of Chairman the ask run, being is event the how to as questions any have you If 11. of Chairman the as handler.a by entered be cannot dogs Their Judges. serving are they where Trial UKCField a Licensed in dog a enter cannot Judges of Chairman The rules. UKC official to according ly fair- and properly run is event the that see to be will responsibility whose Judges of Chairman a appoint 10. Clubs sponsoring a UKC Licensed Field Trial will individuals. the or dogs the of safety the for responsibility no assumes club The 9. examination. veterinary a demand may they and to the grounds to any dog not in a healthy condition, admittance refuse to right the reserves club The 8. asitdeems appropriate. takerightsuchactiontoimposeand suchsanctions discretion,the andjudgement sole its in itself,unto however,availableUKC;fromare tion reservesUKC tolife. Details andprocedures forhandling this situa- inganydogs intheir name with UKC forone year up register-barredfrombeshall (c)and life; to upyear Championshipreceiveoneanydogsfortheirpoints event; and (b) shall be disqualified from having any of LicensedUKCany inJudge) ShowLicensedBench and Hounds of Master Licensed Spectator, Guide, not limited to owner, handler, back-up handler, Judge,lifetoupfrom participating anyinway(including but year one for barred be willRepresentative: UKC(a) or Official Club Hounds, of Master Judge,Hunter, a injuringintimidating,threateningpersonor Any 7. sex. or age origin, national to color,race, religion, of basis on barred right be shall dler the has management refuse entry to any club dog or handler. However, a local no han- The by 6. testing blood require veterinarian. licensed may association or Club events. UKC in participating and dogs istering drugs to any dog will be barred indefinitely from reg- un-prescribed administering caught person Any is 5. handler or owner actions. if unsportsmanlike any for or drinking, scratched be will Dogs 4. muzzled. Trialsbe Field cannot in entered Dogs 3. competing. are dogs while tree Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 73 FIELD TRIALS complete the draw from the “other entries” box until box entries” “other the from draw the complete c. Once all multiple entries are drawn and recorded, entries. multiple with dlers han- other for procedure entire Repeat sheets. heat for that handler have been drawn and placed on the entries” “multiple all until procedure Repeat sheet. heat on entry and number heat Record box. entry” box. entries” “other the Draw one heat number and in one entry from “multiple placed initial be the must after draw remaining dogs heats, of number “multiple than dogs marked more has handler box one If NOTE: entries”. in dog, one than more ing enter- is owner whose dogs, of slips entry Place b. table. on down face place or box separate in numbers heat Place etc.). 3, 2, (1, heat each for mum of four dogs per heat.) Number a slip of paper of slip a Number heat.) per dogs four of mum maxi- (A necessary. heats of number Determine a. of assigning No heat. particular participants. a to dogs all of front in in placement heats for lot by drawn be must dogs All 1. RULES RUNNING UKCnoand Championship pointsawarded.willbe withdrawn be TrialwillField the for licenseUKC the specified,as ListingEvents Upcoming an in appear not does listing club’s a If reason. any for deadline listed the after accepted be will entries No entries. UKC for listing TrialsFieldclosingdeadline timefor indicate amust The website. UKC the on or azine Events Listings in Upcomingthe inTrials listedFieldUKC be 16.must towardsa Grand Field Champion degree. win one as counts only this trial, same the inFinals If a dog wins both First Line and First Treesame dateinbecometo theUKCa Grand Grand Field Champion. Lineand Grand Tree Final in the same trial and on the leastAt onetheoffivewins must include bothGrand in five Grand Finals in Field Trials A on Championfive differentmust win dates.five First Lines and/or15. First Requirements Trees for UKC Grand trial. Fieldsame the in and date same Trialthe on time Champion: one least at Finals First Grand in win Line one First Treeand include must and points Championship 14. Requirements for UKC Field Trial Champion: 100 tree. and track complete satisfactorily requirement they that meet to together run be may petition com- no having Champions Grand and Champions agree, handlers If allowed. re-entry No Champion. 74 Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound etMlil Other Entries Multiple Entries Numbers Heat Instructions for Drawing Entries Drawing for Instructions at UKC Licensed Field TrialsField UKCLicensed at COONHOUND BLOODLINES mag- all heats are filled. are heats all 0 os il e eesd iutnosy as simultaneously released be will Dogs 10. starting the at handlers and owners dogs, All 9. Judge, Starting (1) one least at be will There 8. or hide, bear or bobcat lion, or raccoon live A 7. 6. A track shall be laid with one of these methods: track or course Trial Field the of length The 5. wear must heat same in colors like of Dogs 4. of responsibility the assume shall club The 3. be will heat a in run to dogs of number The 2. number the than entries more has handler a If 1. will be familiar with his system. his with familiar be will handler and owner each so starting of system his them to explain must Judge. Judge Starting Starting The the of charge the in are line Tree(3) three and Judges line Judges. (2) two way.any in itself injure cannot raccoon the that so designed be the contact raccoon or hide or in any way. to The cage is also to get cannot dog a that type the be to is cage The trial. the during there left and tree or pole the up feet 25 approximately if prohibited by law, a substitute is to be placed h hm te sal o b vsbe rm the from visible line. starting be not shall tree home The time. the at conditions general and terrain the on depending practical is whatever be should identification. color of type some heat. the for time in post starting the to get to fails negligence, through handler, or owner the if responsibility no assume they but heat, each of numbers and names the calling heat.) per dogs four of maximum determined by the number of dogs entered. (A reason. any for dogs of SWITCHING NO be will occur,there this Should heat. same the in run will dogs their of one than more heats, of b) A coonskin, b) lion, bobcat or bear hide with a sprayed scent bear or cat coon, quality A a) call for a new track. new a for call may Judges or Chairman the track, the run to refuse dogs all should Final, In released. not to be encouraged by handlers after being before are Dogs disqualified. released be will signal dog starting Any Judge. Starting the from signal a by controlled and directed ate manner; or manner; ate on a leather drag laid in a slow and deliber- each heat, Semi-Final or Grand Final. Grand or Semi-Final heat, each to prior laid be must track Scent feet. eral sev- tree home the up put be shall scent or lure coon, trial The race. dash a resemble not should track The attached. drag scent Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 75 FIELD TRIALS 76 7 n ae f is toe os novd will involved dogs those ties, of case In 17. 6 h Ln o Te wnes rm h has or heats the from winners Tree or Line The 16. 15. The First Line and First Tree winner in a heat a in Treewinner First and Line First The 15. No 14. individual will be permitted within 30 feet of a from suspended when either cage, The 13. of time from minutes 15 allowed be will Dogs 12. 50 approximately placed be will flags Line 11. Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound any Semi-Final(s). any Winners: Semi-Final Winners Heat System Point points. full receive will dog Each Finals. or Semi-Finals the to advance the Finals. the Treeand Line in for compete will Semi-Finals in any Semi Final(s). Semi any in awarded not are points Championship heats. n h fnl b wnig ie R re n the in tree OR line winning by finals the in tree AND line for eligible be will dog A heats. held if more than four dogs advance from the be will semi-final A finals. the to advance will ra. o amn u o dg a hm tree home at event.thepriorto dogs of up warming No trial. that in earned points all lose will fighting for not is If only. known, dog scratch aggressordogs involved. Dog scratched the aggressive scratch the known, When be will fightingscratched. Dogs them. part to owners the call willJudge fighting,the startdogs the disqualified.beingpenaltyunderofdog his If encourage to movement or noise any make shall individual No decision. their rendered have Judges the after until tree Judge’s the be to Judges Tree winner.tree a declared the of satisfaction the to bark must also Dogs return. and circle the of out run can Dog tree. the of circle foot 20 to order inside be must dog entire points, tree receive In it. around drawn diameter) (40 circle foot foot 20 a have will tree, a or pole decision. tree a for qualify to dog a for allowed be will minutes 3 of time a the flags, line through passes dog first the After sion. deci- line for qualify to marker line the cross release by Starting Judge to run the track and flags. line behind remain will Judges decision. tree or line a for qualify feet to flags line between clear and free pass and 75 about laid trail general the and follow must Dogs apart. tree home from yards Championship points are not awarded in awarded not are points Championship Treepoints First 5 winning receives dog A points 5 receives Line First winning dog A run separately (they never compete). never (they separately run 1. UKC Registered coonhounds and grade dogs are POLICIES UKC in rulebook. this in found Events” Licensed dogs “Entering use procedures entry For UKC bench includingshows, Events, Coonhoundnite Licensedhunts, UKCwater racesall and field trials. Note:Spayedneuteredand dogscompetemay in 9 h hs cu ms fl ot h Fed Trial Field the out fill must club host The 19. the to given be must Receipt UKC official An 18. ® hre f 2 pr ot wl b md for made be due. past days 30 are that reports will month per $20 of dogs charge UKC additional An of Report. Trial Field number on entered total Show due. is United $20 of penalty a or event to the of days (10) ten sent be must Kennel Club, with the Field Trial Trial Report within Field the in Records. Point Championship the in entered be ately Kennel 49002-5584. The points awarded will immedi- United the of MI, Kalamazoo, Road, Kilgore East 100 Club, office the to mailed be must report The required. are signatures different Three Judges. of Chairman the and officers club two by signed be must It report. receipts. receive also will category Champion Grand and Champion the in winning Dogs Championship points. receiving dog any of owner points. Championship receive to order Champion. Grand toward points satisfactorily must receive to tree and track on course complete competition no having dogs Champion determined. is winner a until run be must Final Grand tie, a Grand If points. Final and Heat receive will Winners Final. Grand the considered be also will heat that heat, one for entered are dogs enough only or Grand Finals competition is not required. If Semi-Finals In heats.) to applies (this ment. require- Tree and Line satisfy to competition have must but points, Championship receive TrialRace WaterField or Winners Final Grand Licensed Water Race Rules WaterRace Licensed A fee of $2.00 for each UKC dog entered dog UKC each for $2.00 of fee A in heats eligible all in compete must Dog will alone running dog Registered A any in points 35 over receive may dog No A dog winning First Tree receives 15 points A dog winning First Line receives 10 points Revised January 1, 2014 1, January Revised Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound

77 WATER RACES WATER WATER RACES and a Grand Champion heat, even if only one heat dog is Champion a have must Race Water Each 13. final. is decision their again, Once arise. should that disputes any settle to Judges of panel their with confer will Judges of Chairman the 12. The Judge’s decision is final. If questions arise, questions If final. is decision Judge’s The 12. rules. to Waterthe know Race responsibility participant’s the is It starts. event the before Judges of Chairman the ask run, being is event the how to as questions any have you If 11. of Chairman the Judges. as Their dogs cannot beentered servingbyhandler.a are they where Race Judgescannot enter doga inUKCa Licensed Water fairly according to official UKC rules. The Chairman of properlyruneventthattheseeisbilityto and will be responsi-whoseJudges ofChairman a appointwill Race Water Licensed UKC a sponsoring Clubs 10. individuals. the or dogs the of 9. The club assumes no responsibility for the safety the for responsibility no assumes club The 9. examination. veterinary a demand may they and to the grounds to any dog not in a healthy condition, admittance refuse to right the reserves club The 8. asitdeems appropriate. takerightsuchactiontoimposeand suchsanctions discretion,the andjudgement sole its in itself,unto however,availableUKC;fromare tion reservesUKC tolife. Details andprocedures forhandling this situa- inganydogs intheir name with UKC forone year up register-barredfrombeshall (c)and life; to upyear Championshipreceiveoneanydogsfortheirpoints event; and (b) shall be disqualified from having any of LicensedUKCany inJudge) ShowLicensedBench and Hounds of Master Licensed Spectator, Guide, not limited to owner, handler, back-up handler, Judge,lifetoupfrom participating anyinway(including but year one for barred be willRepresentative: UKC(a) or Official Club Hounds, of Master Judge,Hunter, a injuringintimidating,threateningpersonor Any 7. sex. or age origin, national to color,race, religion, of basis on barred right be shall dler the has management refuse entry to any club dog or handler. However, a local no han- The by 6. testing blood require veterinarian. licensed may association or Club events. UKC in participating and dogs istering drugs to any dog will be barred indefinitely from reg- un-prescribed administering caught person Any is 5. handler or owner actions. if unsportsmanlike any for or drinking, scratched be will Dogs 4. 3. Dogs entered in Water Races cannot be muzzled. competing. are dogs while tree home of area in allowed are interference cause may that items other any or sticks scent animals, No 2. 78 Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound sheet. Repeat procedure until all “multiple entries” “multiple all until procedure Repeat sheet. heat on entry and number heat Record box. entry” box. entries” “other the Draw one heat number and in one entry from “multiple placed initial be the must after draw remaining dogs heats, of number “multiple than dogs marked more has handler box one If NOTE: entries.” in dog, one than more ing enter- is owner whose dogs, of slips entry Place b. in table. on down numbers face place or box separate heat Place etc.). (1,2,3, heat each for paper of slip a Number heat.) per dogs four of mum maxi- (A necessary. heats of number Determine a. of assigning No heat. particular participants. a to dogs all of front in in placement heats for lot by drawn be must dogs All 1. UKC no RULES RUNNING and withdrawn be will awarded. be will points Championship Race Water Upcoming the for an license UKC the in specified, as Listing Events appear not does be listing will club’s a entries If No reason. any for deadline listed the entries. after accepted closing time for a indicate deadline must the Races Water in UKC in for listing listed Listings be BLOODLINES must Events Races Upcoming Water UKC 16. degree. Champion Water Grand a towards Grand the in win one Treeas counts only this trial, First same the in Finals and Line First dog both to a If date wins Champion. same Water the Grand UKC on a and become trial same the in Final TreeGrand Waterand Line Grand both include must wins in Finals Grand five the of five one least At dates. different five on Races in Race Trees Lines First Water First and/or five Grand win must Champion UKC A Champion: for Requirements 15. trial. same the in and date same the on time one one least include at Finals Grand in win Line First Tree must and First and points Championship 100 Champion: Race Water UKC for Requirements 14. tree. and track complete satisfactorily requirement they that meet to together run be Grand may petition towards win com- no having Champions Grand and Champions a agree, handlers receive If allowed. re-entry to No Champion. order in and track tree on course competition complete no satisfactorily must having dogs Champion entered. etMlil Other Entries Multiple Entries Numbers Heat Instructions for Drawing Entries Drawing for Instructions at UKC Licensed WaterRaces UKCLicensed at magazine or on the UKC website. The Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound COONHOUND 79 WATER RACES all heats are filled. are heats all until box entries” “other the from draw the complete c. Once all multiple entries are drawn and recorded, entries. multiple with dlers han- other for procedure entire Repeat sheets. heat for that handler have been drawn and placed on the 80 10. All dogs 10. must start from a starting box or line, 1 os il e eesd iutnosy as simultaneously released be will Dogs 11. starting the at handlers and owners dogs, All 9. 8. There will be at least one (1) Starting Judge, Starting (1) one least at be will There 8. a from suspended when either cage, The 7. is hide bear or bobcat lion, or raccoon, live A 6. 150 be should pond swim of length Minimum 5. wear must heat same in colors like of Dogs 4. of responsibility the assume shall club The 3. be will heat a in run to dogs of number The 2. number the than entries more has handler a If 1. Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound will be familiar with his system. his with familiar be will system of starting so each owner and handler and owner each so starting of system his them to explain must Judge. Judge Starting Starting The the of charge the in are line two (2) line Judges and three (3) Tree(3) three and Judges line Judges. (2) two uniform distance from shore for a the entire be race. to as so way a such in water the across cable or when placed on a float, is to be drawn injure cannot way.any in itself raccoon the that so designed rac- the contact coon or hide in or any way. The to cage is also to be get cannot dog a that type the be to is cage The float. a on placed be can cage the or water the over cable a on suspended either and cage a in placed be to length. maximum no is There feet. identification. color of type some heat. the for time in post starting the to get to fails negligence, through handler, or owner the if responsibility no assume they but heat, each of numbers and names the calling heat) per dogs four of maximum determined by the number of dogs entered. (A reason. any for dogs of SWITCHING NO be will occur,there this Should heat. same the in run will dogs their of one than more heats, of ae ie Sae ae o e e a water’s at set be to are Stakes time. same the at released are dogs all that so designed released. not to be encouraged by handlers after being before are Dogs disqualified. released be will signal dog starting Any Judge. Starting the from signal a by controlled and directed disqualified. All be apart. or stakes these between pass feet must dogs 30 approximately and edge 9 h Ln o Te wnes rm h has or heats the from winners Tree or Line The 19. The First Line 18. and First Tree dog in a heat will feet 30 within permitted be will individual No 17. a from suspended when either cage, The 16. under crosses winner Line the time the From 15. free pass must dog a decision, ToLine 14. a win Dogs 13. must swim the entire length of the pond A 12. line will be placed across the pond near the Finals. Treeand Line in for compete will Semi-Finals Final(s). Semi any in the in tree awarded not are points Championship OR heats. line winning by finals the in the from advance tree AND line for eligible dogs be will dog A heats. four than more if advance to the finals. A semi-final will be held Dogs points event. the to prior tree home at all dogs lose of involved. up warming No race. will that in earned fighting dogs for scratched scratch not If is only. dog known, aggressor the aggressive scratch the known, When be will fighting scratched. Dogs them. part to owners the call will Judge the fighting, start dogs the his dogunderpenaltyofbeingdisqualified.If encourage to movement or noise any make shall individual No decision. their rendered of the Judge’s tree until after the Judges have Tree the of satisfaction winner.tree a declared be to Judges the to also bark Dogs points. must these earn to circle 20 foot the inside and ground the on water, the of out be must Dog tree. the of circle foot 20 to order inside be must dog entire points, tree receive In it. around drawn diameter) (40 circle foot foot 20 a have will tree, a or pole over.heat be will the declares trees Judge the minutes, dog three minutes within no If three tree. to dog of the for time allowed a line, the tree. home of direction in going line, the water,under swimming in clear and winner.tree a declared be to Judges Tree the of faction satis- the to bark must also Dogs decision) (Judge’s boundaries. inside an swimming) (not had been or fencing have unfair advantage due to lack of depth in water boundary to by determined assisted if disqualified is Dog decision. Tree or Line a for qualify to be will line this winner.Line under the declared cross to dog swim- ming first The shore. the to close and end Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 81 WATER RACES 82 bench includingshows, Events, Coonhoundnite Licensedhunts, UKCwater racesall and field trials. Note:Spayedneuteredand dogscompetemay in 2 h hs cu ms fl ot h Wtr Race Water the out fill must club host The 22. the to given be must Receipt UKC official An 21. will involved dogs those ties, of case In 20. Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound for reports that are 30 days past due. past days 30 are that reports for made be will month per $20 of charge tional UKC of number total dogs entered on Water Show Race Report. An addi- due. is $20 of enl lb wt te ae Rc Report Race penalty a or event the Waterof days (10) ten within the United with to Club, sent be Kennel must Race Water the in Records. Point Championship the in entered be ately Kennel 49002-5584. The points awarded will immedi- United the MI Kalamazoo, Road, of Kilgore East 100 Club, office the to mailed be must report The required. are signatures different Three Judges. of Chairman the and officers club two by signed be must It report. receipts. receive also will category Champion Grand and Champion the in winning Dogs Championship points. receiving dog any of owner points. Championship receive to order to requirements tree receivetowardswinaGrand Champion. and line complete ly dogs having no competition must satisfactori- be run until a winner is determined. Champion must Final Grand tie, a If points. and Final Grand Heat receive will Winners Final. Grand one heat, that heat not will also be considered the is competition enteredfor aredogs enough only required. If Finals Semi- Grand In or heats. Finals to applies rule This ment. require- Tree and Line satisfy to competition have must but points,Championship receive TrialRace. WaterField or Winners Final Grand Semi-Final(s). any Winners: Semi-Final Winners Heat System Point points. full receive will dog Each Finals. or Semi-Finals the to advance A fee of $2.00 for each UKC dog entered dog UKC each for $2.00 of fee A Dog must compete in all eligible heats in heats eligible all in compete must Dog will alone swimming dog Registered A any in points 35 over receive may dog No A dog winning First Tree receives 15 points A dog winning First Line receives 10 points in awarded not are points Championship Treepoints First 5 winning receives dog A points 5 receives Line First winning dog A will still retain their records. their retain still will taken. be will actions what to as basis individual an on reviewed be will they line dead- notification the after returned is Card Entry™ UKCPoints. Championship any receiving from barred be will dog The 3. dam. or sire the is dog the where registered be will litters No program. ing 2. The dog will not be allowed to be used in a breed- allowed. be not will Transferownership 1. of letter,taken. be will actions following notification the the in indicated deadline the by Card Entry™ Easy UKC and Certificate Registration events. UKClicensed enter to allowed be again once will dog the and removed, be will fighting to reference All Card. Entry™ Easy UKC and the Certificate Registration new for a of Office issuance Registration UKC the the to with fee, third proper along Certificate, the Registration the of return date the can dog the of owner registered the period, year (2) from two of end the years At offense. Fighting” for “Scratched (2) two for Card will be retained by UKC The dog will be barred sent be then back to the registered owner. The UKC Easy Entry™ will It ______. UNTIL Registration Registration The days). UKC Certificate will be stamped BARRED FOR FIGHTING 30 (approximately their date return be specific a by Card Entry™ UKCEasy and Certificate to will COON- They in requested published magazine. be BLOODLINES will HOUND time fighting the for and barred address name, owner’s registered the dog, the of name The Fighting.” for “Scratched dog their reported have that clubs the of names the properly are and dates reports the of them advising letter certified a sent be will the dog the of If owner registered the club. signed-off, the of officers the of different two Judge (3) and Hounds of Master the (1) (2) cast, by certified properly they been if have see to checked be will reports The period: year (2) two a within fight to attempting or Fighting” for “Scratched been has dog a indicating UKC by received been have Race Water or Hunt Nite Trial, years. (2) two for events UKC in participating from barred is dog the years, (2) two within Fighting for for Scratched is dog Scratched a time been has dog third The period. year (2) two a within twice Fighting the after Fighting Scratchedfor Fighting — UKC Dogs already reported as Scratched for Fighting for Scratched as reported already Dogs UKCEasy and Certificate UKCRegistration the If UKCthe in send not does dog the of owner the If Field Show, Bench — reports (3) three When for Scratched dogs of owners the notify will UKC Revised January 1, 1999 1, January Revised Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® Policy 83 SPECIAL EVENTS received before the advertised advance entry dead- entry advance advertised the before received but night, each for filled have entries entries after received advanced Those hunt. night’s each for ed Each year a maximum number Hunts. of entries are accept- Nite the for accepted are entries advanced 84 UKC UKCfor Rules Fairground Events/Programs Special s ed o Rgsee, hmin n Grand and Champion Champions Dual non-licensed Registered, A dogs. Champion for held is and Rights Inherent Powers. our with line in and adjustments corrections necessary the right make the to itself reserves unto UKC Hounds, of Master the or cast a of Judge a of signatures the have not might documentation D) found. mistakes any correct and to right the reserves UKC reason. any person; for excluded recording A) the are: reviewed by items errors C) fighting; for scratched the dogs B) scores; reason. of all, any not for but documents Some, those review to and events UKC of documents and scorecards reports, BENCH SHOW:BENCH below.)UKCEvents Major for Procedure List Wait see works, system List Wait detailed the how a of (For description list. waiting the on put be will line, HUNT: NITE made. are ones new and reacquainted are the friends old in where affair events prestigious family a is it Oaks, most Autumn like Much States. United and largest the in North. the those for opportunity vacation a providing time same the at while South, the of people the to UKCevent major a bring to is event this Oaks. of Autumn purpose The like event coonhound major a is It Show is an annual event held in February each year. ly if not in compliance. in not if ly immediate- ejected be will and grounds on allowed be not will condition poor being otherwise in or not for cared dogs with individuals and/or trading or excessive number of dogs for the purpose of selling an have to Staff UKC by determined Individuals 2. requested. if Certificate UKCRegistration the show to prepared Be grounds. the on allowed be will dogs registered Club Kennel United Only 1. Even though the report or other documentation other or report the though Even all inspect to right the has Club Kennel United The UKC Winter Classic Hunt and Show is one of Bench and Hunt Nite Classic Winter UKC The Dogs entered in UKC Nite Hunts cannot be muzzled. Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® WINTER CLASSIC CLASSIC WINTER w sprt, n-ih hns Only hunts. one-night separate, Two A large UKC licensed Bench Show Bench UKClicensed large A ® Administered Events Administered advanced entries received by the posted deadline. posted the by received entries advanced entries. regular the as same the deadline, confirmation entry advertised the by entry category.each for list wait a have not available. Autumn Oaks and UKC Classic Winter were guides event the in hunting not dog any for ed additional scorecards. Wait listed entries are refund- to drawn are entries listed wait advanced remaining Any shows”. “no pre-drawn any replace to used be the wait list. Those advanced wait listed entries will then before received but night, advertised advanced entry deadline, will be put on a each for up filled have entries after received entries advanced Those hunt. night’s each for pre-drawn and accepted are Classic) UKCWinter & Oaks (Autumn UKC®Events Major for Procedure WaitList TITLES SPECIAL — HUNT NITE CLASSIC UKCWINTER UKC No Topor Pairs,Duals the Ten together. classes. Invitational shown are of winners the to awarded are points Championship breed same the of female and male a Class, Pairs the In standings. TopTenyear’s previous the of ten top the in ishing fin- dogs those Tenfor held be will show Invitational Topa Additionally, held. also are classes Pairs and Classic) UKCWinter & Oaks (Autumn Events UKCMajor for Procedure WaitList remaining advanced wait listed entries are drawn to drawn are entries listed wait advanced remaining Any shows”. “no pre-drawn any replace to used be the wait list. Those advanced wait listed entries will then before received but night, advertised advanced entry deadline, will be put on a each for up filled have entries after received entries advanced Those hunt. night’s each for pre-drawn and accepted are o nre ae cetd te ta those than other accepted are entries No advanced their confirm must dogs Listed Wait entries advanced of year,number Each certain a The Champion: Show Classic Winter UKC(B) UKC(A) Winter Classic Nite Hunt Champion: The Each year, a certain number of advanced entries advanced of year,number Each certain a Hunt Champion. Hunt Nite Grand Classic UKCWinter named be will Champion or category; Champion of Nite regardless Registered, hunt the of score winning cast nights) (two combined highest title, UKC Winter Classic Show Champion. Show Classic UKCWinter title, the for compete will winner Champion Dual Grand the Overall the and Female and Female, Male Champion and Male Champions Femaleand Show,Male of Best of Champion Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® 85 SPECIAL EVENTS the same as the regular entries. regular the as same the deadline, confirmation entry advertised the by entry category.each for list wait a have not available. Autumn Oaks and UKC Classic Winter were guides event the in hunting not dog any for ed additional scorecards. Wait listed entries are refund- 86 BENCH SHOW: WaitList Procedure for Major UKC Events.) see works, system List detailed Wait the a how (For of description list. waiting the on put be will line, dead- entryadvertisedadvance the before received but night, each for filled entries have entries advanced after received Those hunt. night’s each for ed Eachyearmaximum a number ofentries areaccept- Only advanced entries are accepted for the Nite Hunt. HUNT:NITE made. are ones new and reacquainted become friends old where event an and affair thousands family a is the Oaks Autumn attend. accommodate who to rooms meeting and barns facilities, camping has that fairground a can that clubs territory,and hunting good or guides, qualified supply club a of basis the on selected carefully is Oaks Autumn of year.location each The weekend Day This Labor over Show. held Bench is event and prestigious Hunt Nite a in participate to Canada and States United the from coonhounds www.ukcdogs.com.UKCwebsite, the on and BLOODLINES COONHOUND of issues August and July June, the in year each appear information recognized UKC hunt. seven annual this at named are breeds the of Champions Grand the granddaddy of all UKC events. The UKC National Made Is History Where Event The OAKS AUTUMN deadline. posted the by received entries advanced ingPairs and Dual Champions are held on Thursday. orany ofthe special classes held onThursday. pointsare awarded to the winners of the Pairs, Duals Championship UKC together. No shown are samebreed the of female and male a Class, Pairs the In Saturday.onChampionGrandheld classesandare forthe registered category. UKC Licensed Champion FridayonlargeUKCheldlicensed isABenchShow o nre ae cetd te ta those than other accepted are entries No advanced their confirm must dogs Listed Wait uun as rns oehr h outstanding the together brings Oaks Autumn entry Only.and Entries Advertisements Advanced is Oaks Autumn Midwest, the in 1960 in Founded Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound A one-night hunt run off in two nights. two in off run huntone-night A Revised January 1, 2014 1, January Revised Special non-licensed classes includ- ae cs wne i rud n te te il is title the then one awardedhighestthetoscoring non-cast round winner. in winner cast a have highestscoring cast the winner of thenRound represented1. If the notbreed does isnot breed the If 2. SIXTEEN.GRAND the in breedeach of dogplacing highest the to awarded is title This 1.excellence. of ognized Grand Nite Champions compete for this title the at only Autumn Oaks event earned held once a year. be Only UKC rec- may degree This UKC). by recognizedbreedscoonhound Breed the of each of for (one Champion Nite Grand National UKC (A) TITLES SPECIAL - OAKS AUTUMN Oaks. Autumn of Champion Nite Grand National of degree a awarded be not will but accordingly placed be will they points plus of score be will scores involved. dogs for used round previous ties, unbreakable of event the In rounds. all in coin a flipping or vals inter- one-hour in hunting to exception with rules er UKCusing break- broken tie be will ties Any scores. win non-cast to accordance that, in placed Beyond be will three. dogs round in dogs of number the on based placements the up make will points; plus PLACEMENTS event. the at announced be will rounds Time Hunt points. plus of score total a not is there event the in available not is period overtime An ed. Grand Nite Champion of Autumn Oaks is not award- National of a degree a have then points plus not of score does total cast this of winner the event the In Oaks. Autumn of Champion Nite Grand National the be will UKC.cast by this assigned of winner The judge(s) non-hunting and guide non-hunting a have will cast This Saturday. on three) (round round a late in hunt will two round from points, plus of score UKC.the by non-hunting guide and non-hunting judges selected a with fairgrounds the off hunt will and casts four in out drawn is SIXTEEN GRAND The award. special a receives each and recognized publicly be will TEEN SIXTEEN. GRAND the as considered are round this from points, plus hunting 16 highest scoring cast winners, with a total score with of The UKC. by night assigned judges Friday hunting and on guides hunt two-hour a in Oaks Autumn of SIXTEEN GRAND The In the event no dog in the Final Cast has a total a has Cast Final the in dog no event the In Any round two Cast Winners, with a total score of nights Saturday on hunted be to time hunt The total a with winners, cast Those – Three Round SIX- GRAND the night TwoSaturday Round On - hunt will Champions Nite Grand All - One Round Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 87 SPECIAL EVENTS are held September each year to determine the UKC popular coon hunting areas. Certain clubs outside clubs Certain areas. hunting coon popular the Qualifying throughout strategically located Regional be will EVENTS: Events OF LOCATION 6. Champion. Hunt Nite Coonhound World Finals and Zones The year. each throughout be held may Events Qualifying EVENTS: OF DATES 5. ne te oe oto o te K World UKC the of portion Zone Championship. Hunt Nite Coonhound the enter to required be will receipt This event. the of winner each for receipt special a sign will event qualifying E bfr te cn e osdrd ulfe or qualified considered place be in the event. The UKC Master of Hounds can of the they before WIN- NER CAST A BE AND POINTS PLUS OF SCORE TOTAL a have must dog A Event. a Slam in Qualifying place and qualified be will winners cast point Regional Qualifying Event. The four (4) highest plus highest (4) four The Event. Qualifying Regional plus point cast highest winners will be qualified and (10) place in each ten The events. Slam Qualifying designated or Events Qualifying Regional at qualify eevn ti aad s eetd rm h National dog the The from selected year. is a award this once receiving held event Oaks Autumn the at only earned be may degree This (NGRCH). (D) UKC National Champions Grand Show Champion of the Year Show Grand excellence. of title this for compete recognized UKC year. a once Only held event Oaks Autumn the at earned only be may degree This UKC). by recognized breeds coonhound the of each for Year(one the of Breed of UKC Champion Show Grand National the UKC (C) crowned is points) Year.the of Champion Nite Grand National plus of score total all winner of the GRAND SIXTEEN (provided it has a year.a over- once The held event Oaks Autumn the at only earned be may degree This (NGRNITECH). Yearthe of Champion Nite Grand National UKC (B) 88 though only may Dogs REQUIREMENTS: (even QUALIFYING 4. Champions required. as revisions special with run, is event the year Nite the for effect in hunting), are dogs Registered Grand and Champions Nite to apply they as Rules, Honor Hunt Nite UKC EVENTS: THE RUNNING FOR RULES 3. deadline. entry the at class. Dogs advancing to the Finals must be present in this event. They will be drawn out together as one running Club for eligible are Champions Nite Kennel Grand and United Champions All Nite including coonhounds Events: Registered for Eligibility 2. NiteHunt Championship. 1. NAME OF THE EVENT: The UKC World Coonhound UKC Year.the of Breed of Champions Show Grand NITE HUNT CHAMPIONSHIP RULES CHAMPIONSHIP HUNT NITE Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® WORLD COONHOUND WORLD hminhp ons il e wre t Cast to awarded be follows: as points plus with Winners will points Championship Points: Championship 12. reason. any for deadline advertised the after issued be will refunds No entries. confirm to deadline tised same adver- the the by made be must in substitution The year. registered current is the in qualified also was and name that owner’s dog another by replaced be only can dog The veterinarian. a from writing in confirmed be must This hunt. the in pate partici- to able not and ill be to declared in or season, come died, has dog the if Zones the in entered been has a dogthat substitute individual can 11. An may dog a qualify.to order in enter Events Qualifying Regional different many how to as limit no another is There R.Q.E. a in be may entered be not that Event Specific Breed a to exception R.Q.E.with may dog a qualified year.per Once R.Q.E. one at qualify may dog A 10. Finalsjudges must be approved by UKC. approved by the Official UKC Field Representative. All be mustZonesthe Judges atRules.HonorAll Hunt UKClicensed(5) UKC NiteNiteHuntsknowtheand must have served Theyas Judge.a Judge a previously of duties in all perform at least to fivephysically fit Events, Qualifying less Regional than eighteen (18) years of age. Judges must for be Qualifying Judges Slam Events, Zones All and Finals must be not 9. the of exceptionpublicly.drawn be will Cast, Final the with judges, and casts All 8. Finals. and Zones the at Hounds of Master as serve will and of charge in Event. Representative Field Official UKC Qualifying a be will Regional There a for MOH qualified a appointing for responsible be shall club host The 7. UKC.by year each selected locations at held a for considered be Qualifying SlamEvent.TheZonesandFinalswillbe may areas popular those of C. Finals: C. B. Zone Semifinals: Zone B. Event: Qualifying Regional A. .Rgsee dg rahn te ia Cast; Final the reaching dogs Registered 1. 2.Nite Champion Dogs - 1st place and beyond; Registered 1. Dogs - 1st through 6th place; 40 10th through 1st - Dogs Champion Nite 2. Registered 1. Dogs - 1st through 3rd place; 40 awin toward Grand Nite Champion. 40 points and a 1st place win. place 1st a and points 40 beyond; 30 points. 30 beyond; and place 7th win. place 1st a and points Champion. Nite Grand toward win a place; points. 30 place; points and a 1st place win. 4th through 10th Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 89 SPECIAL EVENTS tion must be noted on their entry form. entry their on noted be must tion selec- entrant’s The participate. to which in choice their of location zone the select to option the have entrants All areas. hunting coon popular throughout strategically placed are locations Zone ZONES: 21. appropriate. deems ae uh cin n ips sc sntos s it as sanctions such impose and action such take itself, in its sole judgment and discretion, the right to unto to reserves UKC hunt. actual pertaining the during activities situations all in final be will decision during the Zones or Finals. The Master of Hounds’ of Master The Finals. or Zones the during applicable be not will procedure Appeal UKC A 20. Regional the weekend. the of night Saturday the on held be will only Championship World UKC the However, for Event Qualifying weekend. ticular par- a on events Licensed UKC other with only tion requirements outlined by UKC It can run in conjunc- authorized by UKC to a sponsoring club hunt meeting the hour (2) two night, (1) one a be will Hunt Nite 19. A UKC World Championship Regional Qualifying breeds. coonhound UKCrecognized the of each from sex, the of regardless at dog, one trophy to breed Finals special a award will UKC 18. WLDNITECH Card: Entry™ Easy UKC and Pedigree Certificate, Registration their on the following designation placed before the dog’s name the have will and and Champion Hunt Nite World UKC died the designated be will Finals has the of winner The 17. dog the UKC.to in turned is Certificate Registration unless deadline the after made be will refunds No fees. entry for ed orders, certified checks, VISA, or MasterCard will money be accept- checks, Zone personal the Cash, FEES: for 16. fee entry the pay Semifinalsadvertisedtheby deadline. they as long as ChampionshipWorld the for qualify to have not will 15. All UKC World Coonhound Nite Hunt Champions deadline. advertised the by mitted Zones. Winner’s receipt and entry fees must be sub- the for accepted be will only entries Advanced 14. reason. any for woods the and can Judges way. any in order the removal of a back-up dog handler from the cast or handler assist action original or mouth of word by cannot handler the back-up The casts. for subsequent on handler dog handle can Original over cast. particular back that of take remainder cannot handler original the over, takes handler back-up the Once handler. original the to injury or illness of case in handler up Zones or Finals. Each handler may select one back- 13. No spectators will be allowed on any casts of the 90 Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound .Nt Capo dg rahn te Final the reaching dogs Champion Nite 2. Cast; a win toward Grand Nite Champion. Nite Grand toward win a Cast; h tp or at inr wt pu pit deter- points (1) one in together run plus will Night Friday from mined with winners cast four top The (Fifth Night Saturday plus the Cast. with Final Round) to Winner advance Cast will The points needed. as guides, hours. two hunt will and drawn Judge non-hunting (1) one be will and There cast one into drawn be will round) (Third Night Friday the from points plus Night Saturday with Winners Cast other All Cast. the Final round) (Fifth to Night advance Friday will from round) (Third points plus with Winners Cast needed. as guides, and cast each hours. for (2) drawn Judge two non-hunting (1) one hunt be will will There and casts into drawn be will round) (Second Night Thursday the from points Judge non-hunting (1) needed. as guides, and cast each for drawn one be will There points. plus of score total a has dog until or hours (2) two for alone hunt will round first from points plus with needed. as guides, and cast each for drawn Judge non-hunting (1) one be will There hours. two hunt and casts in out drawn be will line dogs that confirm their entry by the advertised dead- eligible All - round) (First Night Thursday Finals: 22. comparedto the total World Championship entry. based on the percentage dogs of of number dogs entered a Finals World in that the zone to advance will necessary.deemed if cast any to Judge hunting non- assign may Representatives Field UKC casts. all to judges hunting assign shall Representatives Field UKC hours. two hunt and casts into re-drawn night, except those scratched for any reason, will be necessary.deemed if cast any to Judge hunting non- assign may Representatives Field UKC casts. all to judges hunting assign shall Representatives be drawn out in casts and hunt will two hours. UKC deadline Field advertised the by entry advance their Saturday Night (Fifth Round) “The Final Cast” - Cast” Final “The Round) (Fifth Night Saturday (3) three top The - round) (Fourth Night Friday plus with dogs All - round) (Third Night Friday Thursday Night (Second round) - All cast winners with winners cast the then met, not is limit If 2. first the both for points plus with winners Cast 1. Dogs Advancing From Zone Semifinals: Each Zone first the hunted that dogs All - Night Second confirmed have that dogs eligible All - Night First meet the limit. the meet to accepted be will nights second or either first the from points, plus with scores, highest met. is maximum dogs advancing of limit until ranked be will nights both for points, plus with scores, winning cast combined total ing dogs be exceeded, then dogs with highest and second nights. Should the limit of advanc- Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 91 SPECIAL EVENTS il e odce a flos Rgsee dogs, shown be Registered will Champions follows: Grand and as Champions conducted be will 8. The UKC World Coonhound Championship Show Finals. the for qualify can vidual indi- an dogs of number the to limit no is There fy. quali- to order in enter may dog a Events Qualifying Regional different many how on limit no is There 7. Show.Championship the for order in entry to be accepted for the UKC World deadline Coonhound advertised the by KennelClub United to fee entry current the with mailed qualification and the receipt or copy thereof must be . h Wne’ Rcit il ev a te ro of proof the as serve will Receipt Winner’s The 6. the UKC World Coonhound Championship Show.Championship Coonhound UKCWorld the for qualify will winners Female and Male Champion hw Capo Ml, hmin eae Grand Female, Champion Male, Champion Show, . ny h Bs Ml o So, et eae of Female Best Show, of Male Best the Only 5. manner.normal the in winners all to ed award- be will points Championship Shows. Bench cial time of sunrise. of time cial A one hour interval hunt may not begin after the offi- will all Cast, declared. is winner a Final until intervals hour one in hunt the in scratched are dogs all If declared. is winner a will until intervals hour one in hunt scratched) (unless involved dogs points, plus breaking procedure. If no dogs have a total score of If Champion. tie- the Hunt applying by broken be will ties tie, a is there Nite Coonhound World the declared UKC be will Cast Final the for points plus of score total highest with Dog needed. as guide(s) non- (2) two and cast this for UKC be by appointed Judges hunting will There hours. (2) two for cast 92 be will conducted in the same manner as all UKC Show Licensed Bench The Judge. Show Bench the select will Event Qualifying the hosting club The 4. dogs in UKC licensed events must be strictly followed. showingforblethis event.in Procedures enteringfor coonhounds, registeredincluding ClubChampions Kennel and Grand United Champions are All eligi- 3. Zone Semifinals. qualifyinghavea theshow. showatno There willbe Nite Hunt Championship. All Qualifying EventsQualifying will alsoSlamEvent for theUKCWorld Coonhound designatedRegional a Qualifying or Event Hunt Nite Thequalifying showwillheld beconjunctionin witha Showmust first qualify Regionalata Qualifying Show. 2. Entries at the UKC World CoonhoundChampionship. Hunt Nite Coonhound World Championship will be held on the Saturday at the Finals of the UKC 1. The UKC World Coonhound Championship Show UKC SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP RULES CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ® WORLD COONHOUND WORLD 0 Al omr K Wrd onon Show Show Coonhound by fee World entry the pay they as the long as World Championship for qualify UKC not need Champions former All 10. Card: WSHOWCH Entry™ Easy UKC and Pedigree Certificate, Registration their on name dog’s the before placed designation following the have will Championship Show Coonhound World UKC the of winner The 9. Winner.the more Judges individually or as a panel to determine UKCwinners. Sex or one utilize to right the reserves Opposite and Champion Show Coonhound World UKC the select to judged be will dogs (14) fourteen of maximum a selected, are breed each for Female breed will be selected. Once the Best Male and each Best from Female Best and Male Best A together. UKC deadline. advertised the h Uie Kne Cu Til Con inr Total winner. Crown Triple Club Kennel United declared the be will score total combined highest the fol- the manner: lowing in determined be will winner Crown Triple will cast win at the world finals. Maximum point total: point 90. plus dogs each for Additionally,Points Crown Triple 10 Semi-Finals. receive Zone the at win cast point plus each for Points TripleCrown 25 point Maximum win. cast 50. total: point plus a for Points 100. total: point Maximum win. cast point plus a for night each Triple50 receive Dogs Classic: Winter PointsCrown manner: following the in hunts ing follow- the at Tripleawarded 3. be Pointswill Crown plus all winners. cast to point World awarded be will Points Coonhound Crown Triple 2. Oaks, These Autumn Classic. Winter and Championship, eligible. be are to events events Crown Triple Kennel United three Club all at compete must Dogs 1. winner.the declared be will events Crown Triplemost the UKCthree the in points Crown Triple accumulates that hound The conditions. and terrain cover,changing to adapt to ability the and sistency con- through excellence coonhound recognize will the three largest UKC at Nite Hunts. The UKC Triple Crown coonhounds outstanding reward and edge acknowl- will Food, Dog Gold Black by sponsored Tiebreaker #1: All scorecards will be audited and Club Kennel United the tie, a of event the In 4. receive Dogs Championship: World Coonhound Crown Triple 50 receive Dogs Oaks: Autumn program, Crown Triple Club Kennel United The ® TripleRules Crown Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 93 SPECIAL EVENTS utr Jde Mse o Hud, lb fiil or official year one for barred be Will (a) club Representative: UKC Hounds, of Master Judge, hunter, ons i sil te dg ht a te ot circled most the has that dog tie, a still if points; points; if still a tie, dog that has the most circled tree strike plus most the has that dog tie, a still if points; tree plus most the has that dog tie, a still if points; over minus of out number least win the has that will dog dog: other Dog points. UKC for broken be to ties All follows: as reads section that 15, Section Rules, Honor Hunt Nite Official Club with Kennel United accordance in resolved be will #1 tiebreaker 2 Championship, WorldClassic). UKCWinter UKC 2 Oaks, Autumn (1 tiebreaker a in used be will wins cast point plus five top the Only counted. the be from will Championship wins World cast point plus highest (2) two The wins. cast point plus dogs’ the of sum the is score 94 3. Anyperson intimidating, threatening,orinjuring a accomodate to modified discretion. club’s the at handlers youth be may benches show of height The shows. bench Event Youth licensed is event the year the for effect in hunting),are dogs and Grand Nite Champions (even though Registered ChampionsNitetoapply they Rules,Honoras Hunt Nite UKC EVENTS: THE RUNNING FOR RULES 2. ed the requirements for graduation from high school. Handler must be enrolled in school or have complet- to the entry taker. Only one handler per dog allowed. ELIGIBILITY:HANDLER 1. RULES GENERAL 1995 1, June Effective UKC points. strike Championship Rules Championship YouthUKCLicensed Official memberstheirimmediateof family. son.Children shall notbejudged bytheir parents or rea- any for woods the and cast the from spectator a of removal the order can Judgeway. any in dog cannot, by word of mouth or action, assist handler or Spectators dog. per allowed be willTwo spectators non-huntingolder,oryearsJudges, 18 used. bewill adult, Only required. as revisions special with run, ibekr 2 Al is eann atr using after remaining ties All #2: Tiebreaker Handler may be required to present proof of age of proofpresent requiredto be mayHandler division: age (1) One - Show Bench Twodivisions: - age Hunt (2) Nite K Cohud ec Rls pl t all to apply Rules Bench Coonhound UKC Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 5-17 years old years 5-17 old years 13-17 B: old years 5-12 A: ® YouthSeries Coonhound hminhp eis ec So i te same A Shows. the Bench Licensed UKC in all with as manner Show Youth Bench the Series for Championship award are points Championship 2. for requirements in the school. enrolled high from graduation completed be have must or Handler school taker. entry the to ELIGIBILITY:HANDLER 1. RULES SHOW BENCH required. as applicable Hounds. of Master UKClicensed a obtaining for responsible be will organization host The event. each of charge in Hounds of Master Licensed UKC a be will There 4. follows: as points plus with winners cast to awarded be will Points Championship POINTS: CHAMPIONSHIP no 3. but points. plus no having ten top the in trophies, ners win- cast to award awarded be will points may Championship Sponsors sions. divi- age both from points plus of score total a with winners cast ten top the winner from selected be will cast ners a be and points before being considered for placement. The ten plus win- of score total Registration 2. PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS: Dog must have UKC a dog’s in have Card. Entry™ UKCEasy the or Certificate must posession handler certified his/her or Owner class. Club in this event. They will be drawn out together as one Kennel running for eligible are Champions, Nite United Grand and All Champions Nite including Coonhounds, Registered ELIGIBILITY: DOG 1. RULES HUNT NITE and action such appropriate. deems it as sanctions take such impose to right the discretion, and life. to up year Registering any dogs in their name with UKC for one from barred be Shall (c) and life; to up year one for UKC points Championship any receive dogs any their of any in Judge) Show having from disqualified be Shall (b) event; licensed Bench licensed and spectator,guide, Hounds Judge, of Master licensed handler,back-uphandler, owner, to limited not (including, but way any in participating from life to up Handler may be required to present proof of age of proof present to required be may Handler Bench Show - One (1) age division: 5-17 years old. be also will Powers and Rights Inherent UKC’s place; 3rd through 1st - Dogs Champion Nite b. 40 place; 2nd and 1st - Dogs Registered a. judgement sole its in itself, unto reserves UKC place; 30 points. 30 place; 10th through 3rd win. place 1st a and points a win toward Grand Nite Champion. Nite Grand toward win a Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 95 SPECIAL EVENTS ciiis rga fr h yuh pl fr YEP! a for apply and youth educational the for time program activities day of quality, intent a the with sponsoring clubs those only that however, a licensed bench show and nite hunt. It is expected, with culminating event YEP! one-day a do to club a permit 2009, 1, January effective parameters, gram goals. these meet to yet failed never have we sport, this in participate that youth and families wonderful iesd vns hl apy o h Youth the to apply shall Shows. Bench Series Championship Events Licensed 5. All UKC policies concerning entering dogs in UKC Youth assistance. without dog a in 4. All handlers will be required to gait and handle the entered UKC day.same the regular be a on club same the by hosted Show and Bench Licensed not show Series may Championship Dogs 3. discretion. club’s the benches may be modified show to accommodate youth handlers at of height The shows. bench Event Coonhound Bench Rules apply to all licensed Youth UKCrequired. is Judge Show Bench UKCLicensed 96 YEP! for your kids....YEP! for the future of your sport! YouthProgram! Education the to Thanks fun. and participation sportsmanship, is event this for focus year.The the of events major enjoyable and positive most the of one doubt a out are Champion in ads. event provided National is information event Senior Further crowned. overall an Champion and National Junior overall an where finals a as judged team. The winners of each age class advance to are the dog and handler Both divisions. dog. the of degree or There are two separate breed divisions – Junior and Senior sex, other. the by any not and handler from the of age different the by determined is are Classes that show non- licensed a is This Saturday. on day the during held is to eligible compete. are Championship National the of the at time under and 17 place- age youth four those Only top ments. the to awarded are Prizes Education Tuition Continuing Four sport. coonhound the in activity youth promoting and fostering of purpose established in 2001 and is held each summer for the 2015 1, January Effective UKCYouth Nationals h Bsc ore betvs Te E! pro- YEP! The – Objectives Course Basic The with- is Championship National Youth UKC The Show Bench Championship National Youth The was Championship National Youth UKC The Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound ulfig os Te rga i piaiy web consulted be primarily should website is UKC the program and based The dogs. on recognition qualifying title and to certificate working enthusiasts a for earn opportunity an offers Program kdg.o t bcm a K-prvd YEP!! UKC-approvedclub. a become to hounds@ e-mail ukcdogs.com or 343-9020 (269) at us Contact started? get to Ready thatwe are able to offer this one of a kind program. sport of coon hunting and this country’s youthindividualstheinteresteffortextrabestof ofthe atwith heart, this of programnaturecannot overstated.be a onlyisItbecause to theof committing for positives The YouthEducationProgram localclub.yourcoursefor attention. pay and ticipate made aware of this at the be start of the event. They should must par- attendance in youth the and tion participa- is key The attendance. in youth the of any fail potentially and test formally to objective our not is it said, being That accomplishment. of sense nor pride no be would If there out, handed just earned. were they be to has it because something means enthusiast show or hunter youth a of pocket the in event. YEP! the ing personally are they though responsible for doing all the instructional duties dur- as feel not need son chairper- A event. YEP! successful a plan to helping will assist the committee chair in any way possible in staff UKC The scheduling. event of time the at UKC name andcontactinformationmustbesubmittedto chairperson’s A event. the oversee and plan to son chairper- and/or committee a appoint clubs ested scheduled. get can dates event that see to can we that way any in clubs neighboring their and clubs with work will year. The 100-mile conflict radius does apply but we per dates event licensed seven of allotment current club’s your against counted be not will event YEP! apply.A events licensed UKC for arrangements ing and special feel to appreciated. made are they where outing educational fun, a with them provide to is goal term short our that, accomplishing coonhunting of way a our As heritage. to others introduce to them age to encour- and sport is the in participating kids our goal keep term long The day. the for spotlight the event. One of our basic objectives is to give our kids UKC nrdcd n h fl o 20, h Hn Test Hunt the 2007, of fall the in Introduced Thankyou for your interest in helping to conduct a card YEP! current A – Fail or Pass About Not It’s inter- that required is It – Activities YEP! Planning schedul- Standard – Date Program Your Setting ® Licensed Hunt TestHunt Licensed Program Revised January 1, 2014 1, January Revised Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 97 SPECIAL EVENTS where it will jeopardize permission of the guide. the of permission jeopardize will it where who may accompany an evaluation, except in cases There is no restriction as to the number of people of number the to as restriction no is There TestHunt Rules Evaluation title. additional each for card Entry Easy new and degree a sent be will record of owner The etc. HTX3, HTX2, as such title will be indicated by a numerical addition to the HTX the to addition numerical a by indicated be will three (3) successful hunt test passes. Multiple titles Multiple passes. test hunt successful (3) three additional each for earned be may titles Multiple 12. achievement. sent a degree and new Easy Entry card verifying the be will record of owner The name. registered UKC dog’s the to suffix a as HTX of title the issued be will dog a inspectors, different three the by passes test 11. Upon the completion of three (3) successful hunt Titles days. 10 within fees recording UKCwith to sent Report Forms must be filled out by the host club and pass and fail forms must be kept on file. Hunt TestHunt file. on kept be must forms fail and pass Both year. one of period a for club host the by file 10. All completed hunt test forms must be kept on kept be must forms test hunt completed All 10. Club. Kennel United contacting by fee the UKC website. Forms are also available for a minimal of page Forms the from charge of free loaded Report Testdown- be may TestForms Hunt Receipt and Hunt Forms Forms, Evaluation Test Hunt 9. Forms fails. or es pass- dog the whether of regardless tested dog per $3 of fee recording a pay must Test.club a Hunt The conduct to club the to fee license no is There 8. Fees Entry Card or Registration Certificate at time of entry. United Kennel Club and must present a current Easy 7. Owner and Handler must be in good standing with Requirements Entry days 30 than TestHunt the less to prior no com www.ukcdogs. at site be listed in the Hunt Test Schedule on the UKC web- 6. Hunt Test date and location (with directions) must Testsnight. Hunt same hold the to on wish that clubs between conflict mileage no is There 5. Sunday.than other week TestsHunt 4. the of night any on conducted be may hold. may club of a that events licensed number the against count not do Tests Hunt 3. sites. meeting and event club established at held be only Testsmay Hunt 2. approved clubs UKC to available only are Tests Hunt 1. Requirements Licensing TestUKCHunt Procedures and Policies Testwww.ukcdogs.com.visit please Program Hunt UKC the on information more For procedures. and policies rules, to changes minute the to up with 98 Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 5. Faults Defined Faults 5. utn fr n hu, ihu cmitn two committing Defined Requirements 4. without hour, Faults. Standard one for while track, hunting same the the on of each Requirements satisfying Standard for pass a awarded be will 3. Dogs shall either pass or fail the evaluation. A dog occasions. separate ed standard faults or the same standard fault on two list- the of two committed having for hour the of tion comple- to prior up picked be shall hour.Dogs the during pass be a for requirements may the completed time not hunting out, runs extended for an additional 15 minutes if the dog has time as trailing is dog the If hour. one for hunted be shall Dogs 2. done: be not may Evaluations game. wild for search to cast free be must Dogs 1. D) Handling Issues - If dog cannot be caught to caught be cannot dog If - Issues Handling D) has dog a that obvious it’s When Track- Quit C) treeing for fault a receive will Dog Tree- Slick B) Off Game - A) Dog will receive a fault for running, D) Coon Seen - A handler may use as much of much as use may handler A - Seen Coon D) determined is it Once - Treed Stay & TreedC) at track on open must Dogs Track- on Open B) alone hunting go must Dog - Hunting WentA) road crossing seen game on C) feeders off B) enclosures in A) n hu hnig ie o eoe dg run- game. fast dogs ning recover to time hunting hour one their use to required be will Handlers game. off considered be will coon a than other mal ani- Any game. off catching or baying treeing, without first considering it one fault. one it considering first without hunting go not will that dog a walk but to not hunt are to wish they direction the proceed in may slowly Hunters track. for search and on a tree where it is obvious there is no coon. no is there obvious is it where tree a on the open trailing requirement. trailing for open the track that on pass a receive penalized, they will be nor not will track on opening first without tree that Dogs minutes. 8 every least e ade a te, rc o i te od, it woods, the in or truck tree, at handled be aey rse oe. t es oe f the of one least coon. the see At must inspectors over. legiti- have crossed could mately coon a where away tree one than more no tree a in found is coon the if credit receive may dog A tree. a search to reason) (within wishes he as time hunting his for 8 minutes will be considered quitting. considered be will minutes 8 for open to Failure faulted. be will he work to ing attempt- and on open was he that track a quit before hunters arrive. hunters before minutes five of period a for tree to allowed be must dog tree, a on settled has dog the that Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 99 SPECIAL EVENTS 6. Hunting Time: The early round cast on any given any on cast round early The Time: Hunting 6. required. as revisions special with run, is event the year the for effect in Champions Nite Grand and Champions UKCNite to apply they as Rules, Honor . ue fr unn te vns UC ie Hunt Nite UKC Events: the Running for Rules 5. Kennel Coonhounds. United Registered Club all to Open Events: for Eligibility Event 4. the with included UKC. to be mailed Report of must fees dog Recording per fee. $2.00 License Hunt UKC $25 a 3. License and Recording Fees: Slam Events require approved). otherwise (unless fee entry $30 2) 2. Entry Fees: Clubs have the option of a 1) $20 or; $20 1) a of option the have Clubs Fees: Entry 2. Event. Slam a with conjunction in held be may the Event Confirmation form. A regular bench show bench regular A form. Confirmation Event the on portion designation Slam the note Simply Event. Slam a for dates scheduled their of three any ignate utilize personal transportation during hunt test. test. hunt during transportation personal utilize may assistance needing Individuals Assistance. 10. night. given a on dogs other’s each inspect to individuals for permissible not is It Inspectors. 9. state followed. be always must laws local Additionally,and and Club. Rights Kennel Inherent United the of Powers under with dealt be will trees or dens any damaging or game any taking of guilty found Individuals Prohibited. TakingGame 8. used. be other electronic devices besides a hunting light may No test. the during use their on restrictions no with permitted are collars Tracking squallers. electronic No vehicle. at left be must transmitter but worn, be 7. Electronic Devices Prohibited. Training collar may evaluation. recording to prior review will UKC days. 7 within UKC to disagreement their of explanation written a submit may they evaluation, ately fail the dog. Should a handler disagree with an gets tone confrontational, inspectors the are instructed to immedi- time any at If field. the in evaluation their regarding questions asked be may Inspectors - Disqualification Sportsmanship Owner/Handler 6. 100 des- may year.Clubs per three of limit approved the at UKC clubs all to available are Events Slam 1. Rules Official UKC F) FailedF) To Hunt - Dogs are required to make an Inspectors - Around Milling / Tree Leaving E) Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound so will result in a fault. a in result will so honest effort to go hunting alone. Failure to do showing a lack of serious interest in treeing. in interest serious of lack a showing tree the off are tree that dogs will as faulted be will leave that to dogs regard However, style. in treeing leniency of plenty give should ticipant, it shall receive a fault. a receive shall it ticipant, par- any bites dog the If fault. a receive shall ® Slam Events Slam ® All rights reserved. rights All Club. Kennel United by 2013 ©Copyright in winners cast point one. round plus no are there event the in awarded be will wins or points equally Championship No divided be round. that in participated who will hounds all between money prize and Round Final the considered be will winners) cast point plus (no competition all eliminates that Round Final the to prior round Any Winners: Cast Point Plus No 12. win. Champion Nite a receive cast will final the to it making Champions place Nite first All a win. receive will cast final the hounds to it Registered making All Points: Championship 11. distribution. money prize determine to round late hunt must cast Otherwise, so. do to agrees cast final of may majority if split be only money prize Slam Money: Prize Splitting 10. breakdowns. dog scratched other for packet) event the in (provided Form Breakdown Prize Slam prize split divided equally among all members of the cast. See will tied remaining money. If all dogs in Final Cast scratch, purse dogs will be broken, be cannot tie If minus. to 400 to according up including score, placed total be will cast final the in Dogs a with total score of plus points will advance to final round. winners cast (4) four top The Cast: Final 9. moneyat its sole judgment and discretion. prizeamountscontrolsetanddistributionto prizeof sibilityUnitedofKennel Club.UKCreserves rightthe theresponsibility of the host club and not the respon- event.Thedistribution Slamofprize money strictlyis (provided in the event packet) at the conclusion of the BreakdownPrizeSlamaccordanceFormthe inwith the final cast. Prize fee. money will entry be paid by ofthe Remaining awardedprizehostthosemoneyindogsisto club amount refunded/awarded are ners eventwinners. the First, to paidall first isround feeplus entrypoint cast thewin- of 55% money: Prize 8. (1)ortwo (2) Non-hunting Judges (clubs discretion). inaryround. The late round (Final Cast) will have one 7. Judges: One Hunting Judge per cast in the prelim- duration. in hour one be will night given on cast round late A UKC. by approved otherwise unless duration, in hours two be will night breederslocalandcoonclubs. huntersThe coonhoundearn can hunters, competition benefits Program PERFORMANCE h Hnes n Breeders Performance Hunters and Rewards The PROGRAM UKC Rewards Program Rewards Performance Breeders Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound Revised January 1, 2014 1, January Revised ® Hunters and Hunters 101 SPECIAL EVENTS nation fee increases by $200. by increases fee nation asd h Dcme 3 ctf. f o hv not have nomi- the 1, you July by sample DNA If your postmarked cutoff. 31 December the passed eevd ht o o so te o a big DNA nominations being as Sire dog the UKC. show not do with that received record on be must Profile DNA a and registered permanently be must ensureeligibility in the program. tus is not permanent and must be updated annually to Sire UKC in Coonhound Bloodlines. Performance Performance Sire sta- the nated Performance Sires will with be published monthly by Nomination accordance Fee Schedule listed below. in Alist of nomi- fee payingappropriatethe Performance SireNomination calendarapplyingthewhicharetheyingforyearby year.calendar that during • Nominated for the UKC Performance Sire Program UKC; with record on and profiled DNA • UKC; • Any male Coonhound permanently registered with December be: through must dog a 31), 1 (January year calendar any Nomination Sire Performance • Permanently nominated on or age; of beforeyear one before or on one year of age. nominated was that litter registered UKC a of Part• whelped; was pup the which in year endar • Sired by a Performance Sire nominated for the cal- • Any Coonhound permanently registered with Rewards UKC; Program”), Performance mustbe:pupa Breeders Program (hereinafter referred to as the “Performance and Hunters Eligibilityfor UKC Performance Rewards Program at the local club level. ingmoney forthe breeders, andincreasing theentries cash rewards to help pay for their hobby while also earn- 102 have you as $100 by the days, increases 30 fee pass you nomination If notification. the of post- date be must sample DNA marked and en route to UKC within 30 a days from the 12, December on h DA ape a nt en eevd the each with received, apply been will deadline. passing not fees has nomination increased sample DNA the and pass days 30 If notified. being of days 30 within UKC to returned and postmarked be must sample DNA A be Kit. DNA complimentary will a sent you and notified results DNA pending or Profiled DNA been recorded in the UKC database. If the sire is not has Profile DNA the until complete be not will nation nomi- The “pending”. as considered be will Profiled UKC reserves the right to deny any Performanceany deny to right thereserves UKC To be eligible for Performance Sire status, a dog a status, Sire Performance for Toeligible be Performance Sires may be nominated anytime dur- during status Sire Performance for Toeligible be UKCtheToparticipationlifetime inforeligible be For example; if you submit your Sire Nomination Sire your submit you if example; For Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound registrant/owner, or any other individual, may nomi- may individual, other registrant/owner,any or litter breeder,the the Sire, Nominated Performance Nomination Litter $300. is year,fee ination nomination the nom- the of 31 December through 1 July after or on postmarked is nomination Sire Performance a If • $200. is year,fee nation nomination the nomi- the of 30 June through 1 January after or on postmarked is nomination Sire Performance a If • $100. is fee nation nomi- the year nomination the of 1 January before postmarked is nomination Sire Performance a If • Schedule Fee and Deadline Nomination Sire Performance dog. another nominatedwithout producing any offspring. dieswithincalendarthe being waswhich yearforhe issuedPendingto Performance Siresunlessdogthe afterthe close of the calendar year. No refunds will be NominationissuedSirethebeRefundsonlyfee. will signature must be provided with the refund request forwith the date of death and the deceased along Registrant(s)/Signatory’s is dog notarized the statement that regis- trant(s)/Signatory. the theby signed is of statement the sure refund Make • a for request Performance written Sire Nomination fee; a include • death; of date the indicate • “deceased”; as Certificate Registration the mark • UKC; to sire nominated the for Certificate Registration UKC original the return • a must; you instance receive in this fee to nomination a Sire Performance order the In for of refund nominated. was case for he year which the a calendar the producing during in without litter UKC-registered dies except that Sire refundable, Performance is fee nomination the of portion no PerformanceProgram, late fees will be assessed with each passing deadline. the complete If payment is not postmarked UKC. within 30 days, by received originally was nomination be will grantedto the dog in question Nominationas of the date that the Sire Performance the fication, balance. If payment the is receivedpay withinto days30 days 30 of givennoti- and email and/or mail by Nomination with insufficient Sire payment Performance shall be notified a submit who Individualsbelow. listed Schedule Fee Nomination the with Sire accordancePerformance in due amount the than less is submitted fee nomination the if Nomination Sire ne fml wep a itr ie b a by sired litter a whelps female a Once to transferred be not may fees Sire Performance paperworktheIf cannotreturnedbe UKC thea to the into nominated is Sire Performance a Once Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 103 SPECIAL EVENTS Litter Nomination will be forfeited. be will Nomination Litter the toward paid already fees all and nomination the age, of year one turn pups the before or on marked post- not is fee Litter additional the If the received. originally age of year was it that date the of as effect take one will Nomination or turn on pups postmarked the is before fee listed additional Schedule the Fee If Nomination below. Litter the to ing accord- increase will Fee Nomination Litter the age, of months six turn pups the after postmarked is fee additional the If received. originally was it that date the of as effect take will of Nomination months Litter the six age, turn pups the before or on marked post- is payment the If mail. by notified be will ment who submit a Litter Nomination with insufficient pay- oiain e Shdl lse blw Individuals below. listed Schedule Fee Nomination Litter the with accordance in due amount the than Nomination if the nomination fee submitted is less is submitted fee nomination the if Nomination ah u i te itr hc wl rfet ht the that reflect will which litter Permanent the Nomination in Status has pup been paid up. each PermanentRegistration for Application for one with for Performance Points. The litter registeredowner will beforebe supplied they may compete intered anyatthis UKCtime but theyevents will need tobepermanently permanentlybe tohavenot regis-dopups Theage. postmarkedbeforeoron thelitter turnssix months of Performance litterapplication Program. and be The must Nominate Litter may Permanently individualNominate allthepupsthe otherlitterin forthe any or Points.Performance for UKCevents any in compete may they before registered permanently Registration Litter nently registered at this the time but they will need to be submit Application. The pups are not you required to be perma- time same the at requested be may litter eligible an in pups all Registration Litter of time the Permanentand at Nomination Nominations Litter DNAprofiled, but it is highly recommended. feeswill beaccepted. The dam isNOT required Nomination Litter anyto be before UKC at record on and actualprofilecompletedTheDNADNA.bemusting age. of year one turns litter the before nominated and registered be Permanent must litter owner.The litter the to for Application Nomination for each puppy one in the litter will be mailed nominated registered is and litter the Once litter. the nominate to ed below. ThelittermustbeUKC registeredinorder list- Schedule Fee Nomination Litter the with dance accor- in fee Nomination Litter appropriate the ing pay- by Program Performance the for litter the nate 104 K rsre te ih t dn ay Litter any deny to right the reserves UKC Fora fee of $150 the breeder, litter registrant/owner, Permanentand Nomination Litter of Nominations Litters cannot be nominated while their sire is pend- Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound Performance Program, no portion of the nomination the of portion no PerformanceProgram, nomination. pending a on Performanceearn to Pointseligible not are Dogs Points.Performance earn to eligible Nomination. Permanent for Application the with forwarded be always should Registration Permanent for Application The tration. regis- litter of time the at pups the all and litter the nominate may who owner litter the of exception the with completed be to nomination permanent the for Permanentfor eligible be longer Nomination. no will dog the and forfeited be will PermanentNomination the toward paid already fees all and nomination the age, of year one turns dog the before or on marked post- not is fee additional the If received. originally was it that date the of as effect take will Nomination before the dog turns one year of age the Permanent or on postmarked is fee additional the If below. ed list- FeeSchedule PermanentNomination the to ing accord- increase will fee PermanentNomination the age, of months six turns dog the after postmarked is fee additional the If received. originally was it that the age, Permanent Nomination will take effect as of the date of months six turns dog the before or on postmarked or received is payment the If email. or Nomination Permanent the with insufficientpaymentwill be notifiedbymailand a with submit who accordance Individuals in below. listed due Schedule Fee Nomination Permanent amount the than less is submitted fee nomination the if Nomination Fee Nomination below.listed Schedule Permanent the with in fee accordance Nomination Permanent appropriate the ing pay- by age of year one reaches dog the before or on dog eligible an Nominate Permanently may ual Nomination Permanent age. of months six turns ter $150. is Registration Litter Application must be postmarked on or before the lit- of time at Nominated Permanentlybeing pups all with Nomination Litter • is $50. fee Nomination Litter the age, of year one litter turns the before or on but age, of months six is ter lit- the after postmarked is Nomination Litter the If • $30. is fee Nomination Litter the age, of months six is litter the • If the Litter Nomination is postmarked on or before Schedule Fee and Deadlines Nomination Litter Once a dog is Permanently Nominated into the into Nominated Permanently is dog a Once then is it Nominated Permanently is dog a Once The dog must be permanently registered in order Permanent any deny to right the reserves UKC individ- other any or registrant(s)/Signatory The Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound 105 SPECIAL EVENTS Champion or Grand Nite Champion entrants. Champion Nite Grand or Champion Nite more or 41 with events at awarded are points place third and second, First, entrants. Champion events with 21 or more Nite Champion or Grand Nite Points.Performance earn will Champion, Nite Grand place first or Champion, Nite place first single a at earned hunt. licensed be may Points Performance below. two of maximum A Events. Youth and chart Slams, Mini the RQE’s, as together,such hunt categories all where with events at awarded be not will accordance Points Nite Performance Licensed in UKC at Hunts Points Performance earn Nominated in the Performance Program is eligible to PointsPerformance Earn to How • All payout money will be made in US Funds. US in made be will money payout All • settled. been UKC will be held until the outstanding balance has balance outstanding the until held be will UKC to due balance outstanding an with individual(s) an by earned Checks Payout Program Performance • order,Visa. money or MasterCard, a of form the in be should Payment paid. are fee(s) ness will busi- be conducted with UKCfurther until the check No and reason. any for unpaid as UKC to returned checks for assessed be will $30 of fee A • Funds. US in payable be must fees All • Fees record. on dog the also be used to determine the owner(s)/Signatory of Litter,Nominations. Permanent and accor- in owed dance with the fee appropriate fee schedule for the Sire, nomination the and eligibility determine to used be will date postmark The UKC. by received are they date the on effective become Dates of Determination $100. is fee nomination the age, of year one before or on but age, of months six is dog the after postmarked if Nomination Permanent the If • $30. is fee nomination the age of months six is dog the before or on postmarked is Nomination Permanent the If • Schedule Fee and Deadlines Nomination Permanent recommended. highly is it but profiled DNA be Permanently be may dog age. of year one after Nominated No refundable. is fee 106 is ad eod lc pit ae wre at awarded are points place second and First dogs, Registered three top the in placement A Permanently is that Coonhound Every The date the nomination is received by UKC will UKC by received is nomination the date The Nominations Permanent and Litter, Sire, The to required not is dog Nominated Permanently A Official UKCRulebook Official Coonhound emnn Nmntos osiue h Performance the constitute NominationsPermanent Performance Sire Nominations, Litter Nominations, and Money Premium nr s n 3rd 2nd 1st Entry 0 .01.00 2.00 20+ REGISTERED — Performance Points Earned Points Performance — REGISTERED 919 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.80 0.75 1.90 0.70 1.80 0.65 1.70 0.60 1.60 19 0.55 1.50 18 0.50 1.40 17 1.30 16 1.20 15 1.10 14 1.00 13 12 11 10 nr s n 3rd 2nd 1st Entry l fe cletd uig h clna ya from year calendar the during collected fees All 14 .010 0.00 1.00 2.00 21-40 .00.45 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.90 0.00 0.80 0.00 0.70 0.00 0.60 9 0.00 0.50 8 0.40 7 0.30 6 0.20 5 0.00 4 3 2 1 1 .010 0.50 1.00 2.00 41+ 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 NITE CHAMPIONS and GRAND NITE GRAND and CHAMPIONS NITE Performance Points Earned Points Performance a t a tMax 0.5 pts pt 1 Max pts 2 Max a t a tMax0.5 pts pt 1 Max pts 2 Max Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook UKCRulebook Official Coonhound .000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 1.90 0.00 0.00 1.80 0.00 0.00 1.70 0.00 0.00 1.60 0.00 0.00 1.50 0.00 0.00 1.40 0.00 0.00 1.30 0.00 0.00 1.20 0.00 0.00 1.10 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.80 0.00 0.70 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.40 0.30 0.20 0.00 CHAMPIONS 0.500 0.475 0.450 0.425 0.400 0.375 0.350 0.325 0.300 0.275 0.250 0.225 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 107 Program Fund. UKC may deduct the accumulated cost UKC must be notified of any undelivered or miss- of administering the Performance Program (not to ing checks within six months of the issuance date. If exceed 10%) from the gross proceeds. the participant requests that a new check be issued, a stop payment fee may apply. All unclaimed checks Payout of Premium Money will revert back to the Performance Program Fund if At the end of the calendar year, UKC will calculate they are not claimed within six months of the the value of a single Performance Point by dividing the issuance date. Any notifications to UKC after six total amount of Premium Money by the total number of months will not be considered. Performance Points earned by all eligible Coonhounds Payout checks will be void 90 days from the date during the calendar year. UKC will pay the following of issuance listed on the check. percentages from the Performance Program Fund: 1. The Registrant(s)/Signatory of a Performance Sire Barred or Suspended Individuals as recorded by UKC at the time the litter was bred If the registrant of a UKC-registered Coonhound is receives 10% of the value of all Performance Points barred or suspended from UKC, he/she shall be ineligi- earned by eligible Coonhounds sired by that ble to participate in the Performance Program for the Performance Sire during the nomination year. In the entire period of the barring or suspension. All case of frozen semen, the 10% would go to the Performance Points earned by a dog owned or co- owner of the semen as recorded by UKC. owned by a person who is barred or suspended during 2. The Registrant(s)/Signatory of a litter as recorded by the calendar year shall be forfeited. Dogs owned or co- UKC will receive 10% of the value of all Performance owned by a person who is barred or suspended will Points earned by eligible Coonhounds from the nomi- become eligible to earn Performance Points upon the nated litter during that calendar year. The litter owner is date of reinstatement of the barred or suspended defined as the individual(s) listed as such on the litter owner or co-owner. In the event such a dog is sold to application. This individual(s) may be different than the an owner or co-owner who is eligible to participate in owner of the dam at the time of breeding. the program, the dog will remain ineligible to earn 3. The Registrant(s)/Signatory of a Permanently Performance Points until January 1 of the year following Nominated dog as recorded by UKC at the time the the suspension or barring of the previous owner(s). Any points were earned receives 80% of the value of all monies earned by barred or suspended individuals will Performance Points earned by eligible Coonhounds be reverted back to the Performance Program Fund. during that calendar year. The date the registration If a Performance Sire is barred for fighting, they papers are received by UKC will be used to deter- may continue to breed as long as all requirements, set mine the owner of the dog on record. by the Hunting Programs Department, have been met. Calculation of winnings will be based on the offi- cial Nite Hunt records of the UKC following the com- Dispute Resolution pletion of the calendar year in which the points were All disputes arising out of the application or interpre- earned. UKC must be notified of any check disputes tation of any rules or conditions of the UKC Performance within 90 days of the date listed on the check. Any Program will be decided by the Performance Program notifications after 90 days will not be considered. Review Board at United Kennel Club. Subsequent corrections of hunt results, for any rea- son, will not affect calculation of winnings. All win- UKC Reserved Powers nings are subject to Internal Revenue Service rules UKC reserves the right to alter the conditions of and regulations pertaining to withholding of tax and all or part of the Performance Program as it, in its the reporting of earnings. Any payout checks, which sole discretion, determines to ensure fairness and are less than $10, will not be issued, and those equality to all participants. Further, at its sole discre- monies will revert back to the Performance Program tion, UKC may cancel the Performance Program at Fund. UKC is required by Federal Law to obtain any time and refund money if it deems Coonhound Social Security numbers for individuals receiving participation is insufficient to justify continuing the monies exceeding the amount of $600. For tax pur- Performance Program. UKC reserves the right to poses, W-9’s will be sent to payee/(s) by January 31 randomly request a DNA profile on any dog in the of the year following the Performance Fund Payout. Performance Program at the cost of the Checks issued for dogs registered with established Registrant(s)/Signatory to ensure the accuracy of partnerships prior to January 1, 2013 will be made out UKC records. Failure to comply with DNA testing in both the owner’s names. Checks issued for dogs may result in suspension or barring. registered on or after January 1, 2013 will be made

SPECIAL EVENTS out in the name of the Sole Signatory only. The tenta- Ineligible Participants tive payout date will be March 15 of the following year. An entrant is ineligible to participate in the 108 Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook Official UKC Coonhound Rulebook 109 Performance Program where prohibited by law points or titles even if handled by another person. because of legal residence, sites of approved UKC 3. The person(s) will be barred for life from advertis- Licensed events, or any other basis, and all of the ing in any UKC publications. prohibited portion of earned points or purse money Anyone aware of any persons currently involved in will be disregarded in calculations for an earned such activities as are listed above should report portion of the Performance Program. them to United Kennel Club.

If you have any questions or concerns please Disclaimer: Any UKC Rules and or Policies as written contact: in this rulebook are subject to change. Any such Performance Rewards Program changes will be published in COONHOUND UNITED KENNEL CLUB BLOODLINES and in the Rule Sections on the UKC 100 E Kilgore Rd website at www.ukcdogs.com Kalamazoo MI 49002-5584 (269)343-9020 • www.ukcdogs.com [email protected] Notwithstanding anything herein, UKC reserves the right to itself and its sole judgment and discretion to change, at any time, any UKC Rules and/or Policies, fees, fee schedules, and/or payouts or anything else regarding the Performance Rewards Program as written in this rulebook. Any such changes will be published in COONHOUND BLOODLINES and updated in the Rule Sections on the UKC website at www.ukcdogs.com Misconduct & Discipline For current official UKC Misconduct & Guidelines please reference the official UKC website at www.ukcdogs.com. Disclaimer: Any UKC Rules and or Policies as writ- ten in this rulebook are subject to change. Any such changes will be published in the Rule Sections on the UKC website at www.ukcdogs.com. UKC Policy Regarding Persons Associated with Fighting Dogs Any individual or group of individuals known by UKC to promote, support, raise dogs for fighting; knowingly sell, give or trade dogs that will be used in fighting; condone or be associated with the facing off, game testing, rolling or pitting of dogs; or arrest- ed for attending and/or participating in a dog fight, will have the following actions taken against them by United Kennel Club: 1. All dog registration privileges will be revoked for life. a. The person(s) will not be permitted to register any litters of puppies. b. The person(s) will not be permitted to transfer ownership of any puppies or adult dogs into their name. 2. The person(s) will be barred for life from partici- pating in or entering any UKC licensed events. Their dogs will not be awarded any UKC Championship SPECIAL EVENTS

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