IGP3 Club
The IGP3 club is to recognize the accomplishments of UDC members who have titled their dogs from the BH to IGP3. Recognizing members who handled/owner trained their dog from the BH to IGP3.
To enroll the IGP 3 Club you will need to fill out an application and remit a $10.00 IGP 3 Club Membership fee.
1) The titles of BH, IGP1, IGP2, and IGP3 must be earned by the same handler on a previously untitled dog.
2) The dog must be registered with UDC and the applicant must be a UCD member in good standing.
3) A copy of the scorebook showing proof of titles MUST be submitted with application for IGP3 Club membership
Deceased dogs may be added to the IGP 3 posthumously. However, the dog must have been registered with UDC and the owner/handler must be a current UDC member and also have been a member at the time their dog earned the SchH 3/IPO 3/IGP 3.
Once your application has been processed, you will receive a IGP 3 Club Certificate suitable for framing. You and you dog will be added to the list of IGO 3 Club Members on the United Doberman Club website. And, you will be able to order unique IGO 3 Club Merchandise from the United Doberman Club Zazzle site.
IGP 3 Club Application (pdf)
UDC VERSATILITY Awards
COMPANION TITLES
Versatility Companion (VC): The purpose of the VC title is to encourage participation in a wide variety of activities for which the Doberman is suited, and to recognize the trainability and versatility of the Doberman Pinscher. A VC certificate will be awarded to acknowledge those Dobermans who perform work suitable to the breed, and participate successfully in a variety of activities.
Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX): The purpose of the VCX title is to recognize and promote the “Total Doberman”. A VCX certificate will be awarded to acknowledge and honor the Doberman who approaches excellence. This title requires a dog that meets the breed standard, tends toward genetic soundness, exhibits stable temperament and trainability, and demonstrates working drives appropriate to the breed.
VC AND VCX TITLE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
Versatility Companion (VC): Requires 5 points from a minimum of 4
categories. Must include at least 1 point from at least one of the
following categories: Obedience, Tracking, Schutzhund / Ring Sport,
Agility.
Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX): Requires 10 points from a minimum
of 5 categories. Must include at least 1 point from each of the
following categories: Conformation, Temperament, Genetic Health. Must
include at least 1 point from at least one of the following categories:
Obedience, Tracking, Schutzhund / Ring Sport, Agility.
Complete rules for the Versatility Program can be found the in UDC Performance Manual.
For additional information about the UDC Versatility program, please contact Julie Ferado, Versatility Commitee Chair: (425) 226-4810 or versatility@uniteddobermanclub.com.
UDC Additional Champion Awards
To be recognized for these awards, you will need to fill out an application and remit a $25.00 registration and shipping fees. Each past and present Doberman who has met the requirements can receive a certificate. Only the SAM Award of Merit will receive a certificate and etched plate with the dog’s name and title included on it.
Deceased dogs may be added to the “Silver, Gold and SAM Awards” posthumously. However, the dog must have been registered with UDC and the owner/handler must be a current UDC member and have been a member at the time their dog earned its titles.
Supreme Silver: The purpose of the “Silver” title is to promote more participation in a variety of activities for which the Doberman Pinscher is suited for.
- The dog must be registered with UDC and have a UDC/AWDF scorebook.
- Must be UDC Champion
- A copy of the scorebook showing proof of titles MUST be submitted with application
- Must have entered three different conformation shows under the category “Champion” and have received three additional excellent ratings.
- Breed Survey Basic (BSB) or (National Level Certification for SAR to include the traffic portion of the BH along with the tie out, and group with bucket and umbrella).
- The applicant must be a UDC member in good standing.
- A copy of the scorebook showing proof of titles MUST be submitted with application. Link
Supreme Gold: The purpose of the “Gold” title is to encourage participation in a wide variety of activities for which the Doberman is suited, and to recognize the trainability and versatility of the Doberman Pinscher. A “Gold” certificate will be awarded to acknowledge those Dobermans who perform work suitable to the breed and participate successfully in a variety of activities.
- To be eligible for a Supreme Gold CH, the dog must be registered with UDC and have an UDC/AWDF scorebook.
- Must be UDC Champion
- A copy of the scorebook showing proof of titles MUST be submitted with application
- Must have entered three different conformation shows under the category “Champion” and have received three additional excellent ratings.
- Breed Survey Advanced (BSA)
- The applicant must be a UDC member in good standing.
- A copy of the scorebook showing proof of titles MUST be submitted with application. Link
Supreme Award of Merit (SAM): The UDC mission statement recognizes the “Total Doberman” sound in both mind and body and our Supreme Award of Merit (SAM) is designed to honor those dogs who have accomplished both their UDC Championship, Schutzhund III, IPO 3, and/or IGP 3 title, and their Breed Survey Advanced (BSA). This is the highest award a Doberman can earn through UDC.
- The dog must be registered with UDC and have a UDC/AWDF scorebook.
- Must be a UDC Champion and must be earned by the same handler.
- Must have entered three different conformation shows under the category “Champion” and have received three additional excellent ratings earned by the same handler.
- Completed a Breed Survey Advanced (BSA) earned by the same handler.
- Earned their Schutzhund III, IPO 3 and/or IGP 3 title earned by the same handler.
- The dog must be registered with UDC, and the applicant must be a UDC member in good standing.
- A copy of the scorebook showing proof of titles MUST be submitted with application. Link
For additional information about the UDC Championship program, please contact Tammy Rush, (316) 619-0704 or tammyrush62@gmail.com
Annual Service Dog Awards
The United Doberman Club Annual Service Dog Award recognizes an
outstanding Doberman and handler team whose work promotes the use of the
Doberman in a variety of working and service needs.
This award was initiated in 1999 by the UDC SAR dog group, and initially
was for SAR dogs only. Eventually, the award was opened up to all
service dogs. The award process will be advertised in the Winter edition
of FOCUS. It also will be announced on the official UDC communication
tool Zooza.
The UDC Board will appoint a committee to accept and verify nominations. Nominations that are not successful in one year may be considered in subsequent years, with the approval of the nominee. A list of nominations, along with corresponding backup materials for each candidate, will be provided to the Board for a decision at a meeting prior to the UDC national. A certificate signed by the UDC president will be presented at the national or mailed to recipient if the recipient cannot attend.
Each year the award recipient’s name (dog and owner) will be engraved on the Always Faithful bronze statue donated by Linda Kurz and sculptress Susan Bahary in memory of D-CH Branwen vom Haus Kurz OA OAC OJC OGC NAJ AD BH UD TR1 WAC VCX. The bronze will remain in the care of Irene Korotev. A War Dog Memorial poster will be sent by sculptress Susan Bahary to each year’s recipient. The Award Committee chair will advise both Susan Bahary and Irene Korotev of the awardee each year. In addition, the Award chair will provide the nomination materials to the FOCUS editor so that an article about the recipient will appear in FOCUS.
Nominations for the award are open to any UDC registered dog. To nominate a dog, please submit this form to the Service Dog Committee Chair.
Eligibility
The Service Dog of the Year is awarded to a Doberman Pinscher who meets the criteria of being a dog
that works with a human partner.
Service Dog categories include:
- A dog trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability
- A dog trained and working in Search and Rescue
- A dog trained and working with a Police Department, Fire Department or Federal Agency
- A dog trained and certified for therapy work
The dog nominated must be certified by a recognized professional organization including any
- Search and Rescue organization
- Certifying agency with published standards
- Therapy Pet organization (such as Pet Partners)
Dogs that perform service for a person with a disability are not required to have an official certification
so documentation regarding the service(s) performed would be acceptable. The Doberman must be nominated by a United Doberman Club member. The handler does not have to be a UDC member and, additionally, the dog does not need to be
registered with the UDC.
Preference will be given to UDC members with UDC registered dogs.