Doberman Pinscher Club of America

2026 National Working Aptitude Evaluation Entry Form

Monday September 28

Evaluator: John Schoeneman

Location: Hotel Grounds

Eligibility:

1. This event is open to Doberman Pinschers Only
2. Must be 18 months of age or older
3. Must be AKC registered or have an AKC, CKC, PAL/ILP number. In addition, dogs registered in a foreign country that is on the AKC list of acceptable registries may participate
4. Bitches in heat are eligible but will be tested last.
5. Must be of an allowed color. Z factored dogs are eligible with proof of spay/neuter.

Entries will be accepted in the following order:

1. AKC Champions with approved performance titles (documentation required)
2. AKC Champions or dogs with approved performance titles (documentation required)
3. All other registered Doberman Pinschers

Entry Fee:

1. Entry fee is $40.00.
2. Entry fee is non-refundable; No entry will be accepted without payment.
3. Pre-entries must be received by September 9 or when limit has been reached; entries received after limit has been reached will be refunded/returned. Limited to 25 entries.
4. Pre-registration recommended.  We may do a limited number of "day of event" entries, but no guarantees. Day of event entries, if done, will be $50.
5. If applicable, actual title certificates must be either uploaded with the entry form or emailed to secretary Melanie Luten mluten@tampabay.rr.com.  Printouts of AKC title progression are not acceptable.

Other:

1. Participants must report to the registration table by 8:00 am on Monday, September 28

By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and accept the following conditions for participation in this Working Aptitude Evaluation set forth as follows:

1. I understand that this event will be conducted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Doberman Pinscher Club of America (DPCA I have read those rules and regulations, understand them, and agree to abide by them.

2. I accept and assume sole responsibility for my actions and the actions of the dog that I handle in this event and any dogs that I may bring to this event. I understand and agree that the DPCA, the club or group holding this event, and their agents and/or employees, including the WAE personnel, assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, spectators, their dogs or property, as the result of my actions or the actions of any dogs that I bring to this event, and I release them from any such liability. I further understand that if I bring any children to this event, I am responsible to assure that those children are adequately supervised and controlled at all times.

3. I hereby assume the sole responsibility for, and agree to hold the host club, the DPCA, its board, officers and WAE personnel harmless from, any and all injuries, losses, damages or claims arising from my participation in this event, and to indemnify them in the event of any claim arising out of such injuries, losses, damages or claims.

4. Passing scores shall be published on www.dpca.org.

If your dog passes the WAE today and thereby earns a Working Aptitude Certificate, copies of existing titles must be attached to this entry form if you wish them to be included on the WAC. 

Entries will be accepted in the following order:

Aug 12 - Sep 9 : AKC Champions with approved performance titles (documentation required)
Aug 19 - Sep 9 : AKC Champions or dogs with approved performance titles (documentation required)
Aug 26 - Sep 9 : All other registered Doberman Pinschers