A. The Top 20 Dobermans in obedience for any given year are based on the following: Statistics are compiled from obedience trial results published in the AKC Gazette starting with the July issue of one year through the June issue of the following year. Bonus points awarded for High In Trial (HIT) are equal to the number of dogs defeated including HIT winner) The total points column includes Bonus Points in the figure shown. Scores of 195 or above from any regular class at an AKC All Breed or Specialty Trial are used. Novice scores will count towards eligibility for one year only with this caveat: Those qualifying as a FINALIST with Novice scores for one year will not be able to use Novice scores for any succeeding Top 20 Obedience event. Those NOT qualifying as a FINALIST will be able to use their 195 or better Novice scores in any succeeding year. To clarify further, if an exhibitor qualifies a FINALIST one year with eligible Novice scores, then in succeed years only Open and Utility scores will count. If an exhibitor does not qualify as a FINALIST, then ALL eligible scores from Novice, Open and Utility will count.

B. Previous winners of the Top 20 Obedience events, if eligible as listed in the final standings have the choice of competing OR attending for Exhibition Only.

C. Previous winners not eligible as listed in the final standings may attend for Exhibition Only.

D. For the purpose of competition, a deceased finalist will only be considered a competitor one time following their demise. Thereafter, they will be treated in the same manner as a previous winner that is not eligible as listed in the final standings.

E. A finalist will only be allowed to compete if the owner or agent attends the briefing held at least one half hour prior to the event for the purpose of assigning arm band numbers