Master breeder guidelines
The Purpose of the BBDCA’s Master Breeder Program is to recognize a breeders accomplishments in a specific variety over a period of time, not less than 5 years. Why 5 years you may ask…well, much like the similar APA and ABA programs have explained it is very easy for an exhibitor to “fall into” or acquire very good birds. In theory with work and some really great birds a breeder could achieve the needed points within one year, while impressive, that doesn’t exactly fit the definition of a Master Breeder. Master Breeder is the most coveted and highest honor one can achieve within the BBDCA. Earning Master Breeder Status is meant to denote the breeder has worked over a period of time to develop and maintain a line that meets the breed Standards.
Commonly Asked Questions-
• What is the 3/2 rule and why is it in place?
The 3/2 rule means to earn points for RV/BV/RB/BB there must be at least 3 birds in the class and 2 exhibitors. The goal of Master Breeder is to win against other d’Anvers. While a win against a Rosecomb or Wyandotte may indicate on that day, in that judges eyes you had the superior bird…it fails to measure how your d’Anverswould measure up against other d’Anvers which is ultimately what the BBDCA’s Master Breeder Program is trying to track.
• What if I win Reserve RCCL or higher but had the only d’Anvers in the show?
The BBDCA understand and recognizes in some areas of the country large turnouts of d’Anvers at shows isn’t guaranteed. Because of that Reserve RCCL and higher points ARE awarded even if the 3/2 rule is not met for everyone.
• I won BV/BB and Champion RCCL with a Quail Hen…why did I only earn 6 points? Shouldn’t I have earned 12?
No, for the Master Breeder program only the highest placing is awarded points. In this scenario the breeder would have earned the 6 points for Champion RCCL.
• What about trios?
Trios are judged separately so if a breeder does win Champion or Res trio or display the allotted points will be added to their points in that variety. Example; If the above breeder also won Champion Trio in addition to BV/RV/C.RCCL their total points would be 8, 6 for C.RCCL and 2 for C.Trio.
• What if I win multiple things with more than one bird at the same show?
If you enter multiple birds that win multiple awards within the same variety you will earn the highest award points earned for each bird. Example; If you win RV with a Quail cockbird and BV/BB with a Quail hen you will earn 1 point for the cockbird and 4 points for the hen, given the 3/2 rule was met.
• Can Juniors earn Master Breeder?
Yes! Juniors can earn Master Breeder status however they must have entered and won in the OPEN show as this program does not apply to junior/youth shows. Any awards won by a junior in the open show will apply toward Master Breeder and Master Exhibitor…awards won within junior/youth shows will be applied to their Junior Master Exhibitor totals. All the same rules apply to Juniors showing in open as they do for adults showing in open.
Master Breeder Program
· This program recognizes breeders' accomplishments by Variety.
· To receive Master Breeder status in any variety the exhibitor must receive 100 points over not less than 5 years in an APA or ABA recognized variety.
· Points are awarded as follows with only the highest award earned per bird awarded and with a minimum of 2 exhibitors and a minimum of 3 d’Anvers shown in the class :
· Reserve Variety = 1, Best of Variety = 2, Reserve Breed = 3, Best of Breed = 4, Reserve Champion RCCL = 5, Champion RCCL = 6, Reserve Bantam=7, Best Bantam=8, Reserve Show Champ = 9, Show Champ = 10 Reserve Grand Show Champion= 11, Champion Grand Show Champion= 12, Reserve Trio= 1, Champion Trio= 2 · The terms “Reserve Grand Show Champion” and “Champion Grand Show Champion” refer to shows where the show is a double or more show and one bird is chosen from the Show Champions from Show A, B, etc as the Grand Champion. Sometimes this is referred to as the Supreme Champion.
· Members must be in good standing with the club in order to garner points as well as receive award.
· The Master Breeder Award will be presented no later than 6 months following the completion of requirements.
· Only 1 Master Breeder Award prize per recognized variety will be given to a member or Farm.
· When Master Breeder status is achieved in any variety they will be listed in the next newsletter and posted on the BBDCA website.
Example: If Sally Show showed 3 d’Anvers in a class of 6 d’Anvers with 2 exhibitors. Bird 1, a Quail Hen, earned Best of Variety, Best of Breed, and Champion RCCL the total points awarded for bird 1 would be 6 points being the highest award bird 1 earned was Champion RCCL. If bird 2, also a Quail Hen, earned Reserve of Variety the total for bird 2 would be 1 point. If bird 3, a Black Cockerel earned a Best of Variety the total points for bird 3 would be 2 points. Sally Shows total points added for that show would be 7 points consisting of 6 points for Champion RCCL from bird 1, 1 point for Reserve of Variety from bird 2 towards her Quail Master Breeder ,and 2 points toward her Master Breeder of Black d’Anvers for the Best of Variety from bird 3.
Commonly Asked Questions-
• What is the 3/2 rule and why is it in place?
The 3/2 rule means to earn points for RV/BV/RB/BB there must be at least 3 birds in the class and 2 exhibitors. The goal of Master Breeder is to win against other d’Anvers. While a win against a Rosecomb or Wyandotte may indicate on that day, in that judges eyes you had the superior bird…it fails to measure how your d’Anverswould measure up against other d’Anvers which is ultimately what the BBDCA’s Master Breeder Program is trying to track.
• What if I win Reserve RCCL or higher but had the only d’Anvers in the show?
The BBDCA understand and recognizes in some areas of the country large turnouts of d’Anvers at shows isn’t guaranteed. Because of that Reserve RCCL and higher points ARE awarded even if the 3/2 rule is not met for everyone.
• I won BV/BB and Champion RCCL with a Quail Hen…why did I only earn 6 points? Shouldn’t I have earned 12?
No, for the Master Breeder program only the highest placing is awarded points. In this scenario the breeder would have earned the 6 points for Champion RCCL.
• What about trios?
Trios are judged separately so if a breeder does win Champion or Res trio or display the allotted points will be added to their points in that variety. Example; If the above breeder also won Champion Trio in addition to BV/RV/C.RCCL their total points would be 8, 6 for C.RCCL and 2 for C.Trio.
• What if I win multiple things with more than one bird at the same show?
If you enter multiple birds that win multiple awards within the same variety you will earn the highest award points earned for each bird. Example; If you win RV with a Quail cockbird and BV/BB with a Quail hen you will earn 1 point for the cockbird and 4 points for the hen, given the 3/2 rule was met.
• Can Juniors earn Master Breeder?
Yes! Juniors can earn Master Breeder status however they must have entered and won in the OPEN show as this program does not apply to junior/youth shows. Any awards won by a junior in the open show will apply toward Master Breeder and Master Exhibitor…awards won within junior/youth shows will be applied to their Junior Master Exhibitor totals. All the same rules apply to Juniors showing in open as they do for adults showing in open.
Master Breeder Program
· This program recognizes breeders' accomplishments by Variety.
· To receive Master Breeder status in any variety the exhibitor must receive 100 points over not less than 5 years in an APA or ABA recognized variety.
· Points are awarded as follows with only the highest award earned per bird awarded and with a minimum of 2 exhibitors and a minimum of 3 d’Anvers shown in the class :
· Reserve Variety = 1, Best of Variety = 2, Reserve Breed = 3, Best of Breed = 4, Reserve Champion RCCL = 5, Champion RCCL = 6, Reserve Bantam=7, Best Bantam=8, Reserve Show Champ = 9, Show Champ = 10 Reserve Grand Show Champion= 11, Champion Grand Show Champion= 12, Reserve Trio= 1, Champion Trio= 2 · The terms “Reserve Grand Show Champion” and “Champion Grand Show Champion” refer to shows where the show is a double or more show and one bird is chosen from the Show Champions from Show A, B, etc as the Grand Champion. Sometimes this is referred to as the Supreme Champion.
· Members must be in good standing with the club in order to garner points as well as receive award.
· The Master Breeder Award will be presented no later than 6 months following the completion of requirements.
· Only 1 Master Breeder Award prize per recognized variety will be given to a member or Farm.
· When Master Breeder status is achieved in any variety they will be listed in the next newsletter and posted on the BBDCA website.
Example: If Sally Show showed 3 d’Anvers in a class of 6 d’Anvers with 2 exhibitors. Bird 1, a Quail Hen, earned Best of Variety, Best of Breed, and Champion RCCL the total points awarded for bird 1 would be 6 points being the highest award bird 1 earned was Champion RCCL. If bird 2, also a Quail Hen, earned Reserve of Variety the total for bird 2 would be 1 point. If bird 3, a Black Cockerel earned a Best of Variety the total points for bird 3 would be 2 points. Sally Shows total points added for that show would be 7 points consisting of 6 points for Champion RCCL from bird 1, 1 point for Reserve of Variety from bird 2 towards her Quail Master Breeder ,and 2 points toward her Master Breeder of Black d’Anvers for the Best of Variety from bird 3.