Rules
Rules and Regulations for the Midwest Vizsla Futurity (MVF)
History
The Midwest Vizsla Futurity was established for the purpose of encouraging the owners of Vizslas to breed for the highest field standards. A cash prize awarded to both the owners and the breeders of the winning dogs was intended as an incentive for practicing these high breeding standards.
Prize Money and Awards
Four dogs shall be placed with the prize money divided between the first, second, and third place dogs. The gross purse shall be figured on the basis of all monies received, minus expenses. The gross purse, less expense, shall be broken down as follows:
50% of purse to 1st place (60% of this to owner and 40% to breeder);
30% of purse to 2nd place (60% of this to owner and 40% to breeder);
20% of purse to 3rd place (60% of this to owner and 40% to breeder).
Trophies go to the owners of placed dogs, and a breeder recognition plaque will go to the nominated first place winner’s breeder. Handlers paying starting fees will be considered as the authorized agents of the owner(s) of competing dogs and winnings will be paid to such handlers, unless otherwise instructed in writing by the owner(s) prior to the Futurity.
Qualifications, Nominations and Entries
The dog must be a registered Vizsla with the UKC American Field Dog Stud Book. The litter nomination fee must be paid prior to the drawing. A litter may be nominated anytime prior to the drawing for a fee of $50.00. The entry fee will be $100 and must be paid before the entries close. In the case of an individual dog from a litter that has not previously been nominated, the litter nomination fee must be paid in addition to the dog entry fee.
Unless otherwise advertised, entries shall close and the drawing shall take place at 6:00 PM CT on the evening preceding the Futurity at the site of the Futurity.
Bitches in season will be allowed to run provided they are identified by the handler prior to the drawing.
Judging and Conduct of Stake
The MVF will be held from January 1 to July 1 in each year for dogs whelped on or after January 1 of two years preceding. For example, dogs whelped between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 shall run in the Futurity held in 2026.
The MVF will be held at The Bird Dog Ranch near Thayer Iowa in conjunction with the National Vizsla Association (NVA) Midwest Vizsla Shooting Dog Championship held in April of the year. Unless otherwise advertised, the following rules will apply:
Running Order:
● Bitches in season will be run last with another female in the order drawn.
● Except for bitches in season which will be run last, dogs will be run in braces in the order as drawn.
● If a brace mate is not present to run, the other dog will run alone.
Judging:
● The MVF Committee will select the judges.
● All placements must be awarded.
● Dogs may be called back for any reason at the discretion of the judges.
● The pace of handlers will be set by the judges.
● Judging emphasis is to be placed on dogs that show a keen desire to hunt, are bold and independent, have a fast yet attractive style of running, and demonstrate intelligence in seeking objectives.
The Running:
● The course will be a 30-minute single course with no bird field.
● Birds will be released on the course.
● Ten to 20 birds will be released before the first brace, and three birds will be released before each additional brace.
● No Training is allowed on the grounds three weeks prior to the Futurity. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. No refunds will be given.