Standing Rules

OPEN TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ONLY

The following trophies are only allowed to be offered at the National Specialty and presented in the premium list and catalog. These trophies are presented in accordance to the American Kennel Club publication, “Rules Applying to REGISTRATION and DOG SHOWS”, amended October 1, 1992, with regards to trophies, please note Chapter 8, Section 10, page 33 and Chapter 8, Section 11, page 34, and are open to Association members in good standing only. Winners are responsible for the engraving of their dog’s name on the trophy, should engraving be needed. These trophies must be presented outside the ring at the completion of competition. The following trophies will be present for viewing and for photographs at the National Specialty, but will be awarded at the annual dinner and/or awards ceremony. These trophies are as follows:

The Scyldocga Trophy—for first place, bred by exhibitor bitch, donated by Russell & Helma Weeks, Nutiket Bullmastiffs, Reg’d., in memory of Karl Prescott, Scyldocga Bullmastiffs, consisting of a bronze plaque on a wood base.

The Shastid’s Freehold Challenge Trophy—for best in bred by exhibitor classes, donated by Jack Shastid and the artist, Anna Burke Harris, consisting of a limited edition life-size bullmastiff head, valued at $750.00.

A cold cast bronze bullmastiff on a pillow—for breeder of best of breed, donated by Jack Shastid, Shastid’s Freehold & Geraldine M. Roach, Ladybug Bullmastiffs. Offered through the American Bullmastiff Association, Inc., for competition at it’s National Specialty show. Each breeder’s winner is to hold the trophy until the next National Specialty show. For permanent possession, this trophy must be won three times by the same breeder, not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows.