Summary of the WUSV/GSDL-British Regional Group Rules and Regulations for a Regional Event
(Based on WUSV/SV Rules and regulations)

1.    The event is open to German Shepherd Dogs only. All dogs must be registered with the governing body in their country of birth. All dogs permanently imported to the UK must register with the Kennel Club within 12 months of their first BRG show entry
2.    The event will be held under the rules of the WUSV/GSDL-BRG based on the WUSV rules and regulations.
3.    The event will open at time decided by hosting BRG group.
4.    Judging will commence at time decided by hosting BRG group.
5.    Entry fees must accompany the entry.
6.    The club reserves the right to refuse entries.
7.    The judges` decisions are final.
8.    Exhibitors are responsible for arriving in time for their class.
9.    The club reserves the right to exclude any dog which is not fit for exhibition due to disease or other cause.
10.   Should any judge be prevented from fulfilling his/her engagement another judge will be appointed.
11.   All handlers when exhibiting in the ring must wear a numbered bib. The bib must be clearly visible. It is the dog owner`s responsibilityto ensure the bib is returned to the stewards/s at the end of each class, otherwise a charge of £10 will be levied against the owner for each non returned bib/s.
12.   All exhibits must have verifiable identification of an ISO approved microchip.
13.   All dogs over 24 months must have a British Breed Survey, GSDL Health Certificate or a Koerung - Adult and working classes.
14.   All exhibitors should report to the IDENTIFICATION STEWARD , who will check the dogs tattoo number, microchip number in the ring at the start of the class. Teeth and testicles will be checked  by the judge or appointed competent person.
15.   All dogs over 12 month/9 month may be measured.
16.   All exhibitors and handlers must abide by all instructions given by the judges/ring stewards and Event manager.
17.   Cheques/Postal orders must be made payable to the hosting GSDL-BRG group. If any cheque or postal order is not honoured upon first presentation to the bank the entries will either be returned or the cheque re-presented. Exhibitors will be liable for any costs or fees that are incurred.
18.   In the event a `Regional Event` has to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances the hosting GSDL-BRG group will refund any fees less reasonable expenses to all Exhibitors on request provided they produce a statement of the costs.
19.   Dogs must not be left unattended in the precincts of the event and under no circumstances are they to be tied up. Dogs in cars - Remedial action will be taken in the event of dogs left in cars found to be in a distressed condition. Warning  - if your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused.
20.   Exhibitors are responsible for the behaviour of their children and will be held responsible for any damage they cause.
21.   Awards will be given out at the end of each class.
22.   Winners may use the titles of "Regional Sieger/Regional Siegerin" of their respective classes.
23.   Entries close on "DATE" and the group is not obliged  to accept entries after that date, it is at the sole discretion of the event secretary whether late entries will be accepted. No entries will be accepted on the day.
24.   Please respect the venue and clean up after your animal. Anyone found not cleaning up after their animals will be asked to leave the venue.
25.   In the interest of SAFETY, no running around the outside of the ring will be allowed. Except in the designated area specifically provided for this practice.
26.    The use of remote trainers and pinch collars will not be allowed and anyone found using them will be reported and disqualified.
27.   Exhibitors are obligated  to make true statements about their dog(s). Any attempt at deception may lead to the implementation of disciplinary procedures by the WUSV/GSDL-BRG , which may result in disqualification of the owners and the dog(s) from this and any future BRG regional event based on WUSV rules and regulations.
28.   Exhibitors are obligated to show sportsmanlike conduct. Offences determined by the Group`s disciplinary procedures could lead to a reprimand and/or to the disqualification of the dog(s). Also exhibitors who intentionally make wrong statements or do not answer questions put to them by the Event officials, also those who make or tolerate changes in their dog(s), or take actions intended to deceive the judge will lose any award already given to their dog(s) at this event and can, according to the gravity of the case, be excluded from future events or have another penalty administered by the organizing club/group.
29 It is not allowed for the judge at a regional event to judge dogs that are bred or owned by himself and/or his agents. Extreme caution should be exercised regarding dogs that are owned or cared for by the judges` near relatives. This includes persons one lives with, breeds with owns dogs with and share households with.

A full and comprehensive copy of the WUSV/GSDL-BRG Event rules and regulations are held by the event secretary.