Members of the CWBSA in good standing are eligible for the CWBSA IGP FMBB Team if their dog is a CKC-registered Belgian Shepherd.
Candidates who qualify to represent the Canadian Working Belgian Shepherd Association (CWBSA) in the FMBB IGP World Championship must demonstrate the following:
1. Conduct that exemplifies good sportsmanship and self-discipline.
2. A strong desire to attend the FMBB World Championship and represent Canada and the Canadian Working Belgian Shepherd Association in an international competition. It is required for team members to attend opening and closing ceremonies.
3. The handler must be a CWBSA member in good standing from January 31, 2023 (year during which the qualification competitions occur) and maintain membership without interruption for 2024, the year the event is being held.
4. The handler must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
5. The dog-handler team must remain the same throughout the qualification process and the FMBB championship.
6. The handler is not required to be the owner of the declared dog
7. The handler may apply with only one dog, as the FMBB IGP WC is restricted to one dog per handler.
8. Handler/dog teams must meet eligibility requirements of the FMBB