Post by Admin on Dec 1, 2022 23:09:38 GMT
WINTER WATCHDOG
LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN EVALUATION (FCI)
SHOW INFORMATION
Welcome to a themed month for Winter -- 🌲As the nights grow colder and darker, predators grow more ruthless in their pursuit of livestock. Livestock Guardians should be on full alert and out performing their duties, to which evaluators will be dispatched to assess for effectiveness and stability.
EVENT DATES
• Entries open: 12/01/22 @ 4:00PM PST
• Entries close: 12/22/22 @11:59PM PST
IMAGE REQUIREMENTS
• 1 picture required, should show all of the dog and helper, handler, or livestock/flock as necessary.
• Size of image should be no larger than 800 x 700px.
• Image should not be reused.
• Dogs may enter as a singleton or pair.
• If entered as a pair, 2 images may be included in the entry.
SETTING INFORMATION
• Handlers may be in festive garb for this month's event, although it is not required. They should be dressed warmly.
• Dogs should wearing harness and sled visible.
• Arena should be a fenced, wintery field.
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
• Dogs do not need to be intact or purebred to participate but should have significant livestock guardian lineage.
• Handlers must be at least 16 years of age.
• Dogs should not be pregnant, nursing, or injured.
DIVISIONS AND EXERCISES
• Alert: Dog(s) must see the helper (judge) approach and react accordingly. Helper is to stay across the fence and not go inside.
• Patrol: Dogs(s) should be seen actively roaming the length of their perimeter and ensuring livestock is safe.
• Scare Off: Small predatory animal is seen on-site and dog is to frighten it off the property. Please do not show bodily harm.
• Nurture: Dog(s) may be seen actively engaging in warm, kind interactions with the flock or livestock.
Divisions include Single and Pair for dogs that either work alone or with a partner. Heavily preferred that partners are of opposite sex.
ROLEPLAY ADDITIONS
The below elements are optional and only included for those wanting additional roleplay in their entry images.
| Exhibition's presiding judge is the spritely Aafje Coen. Please message Elf for the deco sim file needed to show her in entries. |  |
PARTICIPATE
Please include the following when submitting your image --
[b]Registered Name(s):[/b]
[b]Registration Nr(s):[/b] (SKA ID# or Discord ✓)
[b]Division:[/b]
[b]Breed(s):[/b]
[b]Handler Name:[/b]LAIKA OF GAGNAM STYLE
