American Cotation Application

Requirements for ALL cotations are as follows:

1. Primary Owner information
2. Dog's Registration Name & Number
3. Dog's Registration Certificate
4. Journee Evaluation Form(s)

Individual Cotation Requirements:

Cotation 1 - Confirmé (12 Months +)

• Dog is confirmed by a judge and the results are recorded.

Cotation 2 - Premier Choix (12 Months +)

• Subject Confirmed
• 1 TB or EXC in Journée in Morphology
• 1 EXC in Journée in Temperament OR Passed the CSAU or PT/JHD before 18 months of age
• Passing Rating of Hip Dysplasia (pre-lim acceptable)

Cotation 3 - Excellent (15 Months +)

• Subject Confirmed
• 1 EXC in Morphology at Journée
• 1 EXC in Temperament Test at Journée
• Plus 1 TB or EXC in Morphology at an additional Journée
• Verifiable Working Title or Working Certification
• Official Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Ratings showing no signs of dysplasia

Cotation 4 - Recommend​é (15 Months +)

• Subject Confirmed
• 1 EXC+ overall score at a Journée
• 1 EXC or EXC+ overall score at a Journée
• Verifiable Working Title or Working Certification
• Dysplasia rating of Good or Excellent for Hips, Normal rating for Elbows.
• Group gunshot at a Journée
• Final Selection at a Journée

Cotation 5 - Elite B

• Confirmed subject having produced in 1st generation:
  Males: 8 listed descendants including two cotation 4s and six cotation 2s between a minimum of 2 litters, maximum of 6 litters.
  Females: 5 listed descendants including two cotation 4s and three cotation 3s in a minimum of 2 litters.
• Genetic identification (DNA submitted to AKC)
• Genetic Compatibility with Descendants (Confirmed via Embark, DNA, or Certified Pedigree)
• Dysplasia Rating of Excellent or Good for Hips, Normal Rating for Elbows

Cotation 6 - Elite A

• Recommandé subject having produced in 1st generation:
  Males: 12 listed descendants including three cotation 4s and eight cotation 2s between a minimum of 2 litters, maximum of 6 litters.
  Females: 7 listed descendants including three cotation 4s and four cotation 3s in a minimum of 2 litters.
• Genetic identification (DNA submitted to AKC)
• Genetic Compatibility with Descendants (Confirmed via Embark, DNA, or Certified Pedigree)
• Dysplasia Rating of Excellent or Good for Hips, Normal Rating for Elbows

Definitions and Regulations:

Definitions:

Confirmed - Dog has been presented to a certified judge in morphology at an American, Canadian or French Journée du Beauceron and was not disqualified.

CSAU - Certificat de Sociabilité et d’Aptitude á l’Utilisation

EXC - Excellent Rating

Final Selection - Dog has received a 1-4 placement in an adult class at a Journée with competition.

JHD - Junior Herding Dog title by the American Herding Breed Association

Overall Score - This is the combined score at a Journée of the temperament test and the morphological evaluation

Passing Hip Dysplasia Ratings - This is constituted by a passing rating given by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or the Société Centrale Canine at 24 months of age or older.

Pre-Lims - This is constituted as any health testing performed before the age of 24 months with a passing rating given by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or the Société Centrale Canine.

PT - Pre-Trial Test by the American Kennel Club

TB - Tres Bon Rating

Regulations:

• Only dogs aged 12 months and up will be able to receive cotations.
• Dogs being presented for COT3 and above must be at least 15 months of age.
• Dogs which are sexually altered are not eligible to receive cotations.
• Ratings must be given by current Club les Amis du Beauceron certified judges. Any rating which was given by uncertified judges are null and void.
• All OFA results must be publicly available on OFA’s website.
• SCC Health Ratings must be submitted to the Journee Committee at least 4 weeks prior to the Journee you are presenting your dog at.
• COT5 and COT6 will only be awarded at the Journée du Beauceron hosted by the Working Beauceron Association. Applications must be made at least 60 days in advance.
• Verifiable Working Title or Working Certifications include- 
  • French Ring 1 -3
  • Mondioring 1-3
  • PSA 1-3
  • 2 Passing IGP Scores at the same level under 2 different judges
  • Herding (started or level 1) on any course/stock
  • 2 Passing Tracking Scores at the same level under 2 different judges
  • Current Search and Rescue Certification
  • Current Detection Certification
• All title and certification forms must be submitted to the Journée Committee with your entry form for verification.

If you cannot upload documents, please contact secretary@workingbeauceron.com