GSMDCA Perpetual Trophies (National Specialty)
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. through the generosity of its friends and supporters offer the following Perpetual Trophies at its Specialty Shows only. Winners shall have custody until requested to engrave the names of the winning dog and owner thereon, clean and ship item to the Specialty Trophy Chairperson prior to the next specialty as requested by the Specialty Trophy Chairperson.
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. through the generosity of its friends and supporters offer the following Perpetual Trophies at its Specialty Shows only. Winners shall have custody until requested to engrave the names of the winning dog and owner thereon, clean and ship item to the Specialty Trophy Chairperson prior to the next specialty as requested by the Specialty Trophy Chairperson.
Best of Breed at the National Specialty. A one-of-a-kind bronze sculpture of a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog created by Caryl Castleberry offered by an anonymous donor.
Best of Opposite Sex at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Best of Winners at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Best of Breed Owner Handled at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Best Puppy at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Best Veteran at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Best Bred By at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Best Puppy in Sweepstakes at the National Specialty. The Summons Memorial Trophy is awarded in honor of Howard and Gretel Summons, founding members of the GSMDCA and outstanding influences on the breed. A loving cup offered by the GSMDCA.
Best Veteran in Sweepstakes at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Brood Bitch Class 1st A trophy offered by the GSMDCA.
Breeders Class 1st A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
High in Trial: A trophy offered by Joanne Schottinger.
Highest Regular Obedience Qualifying Score with a GSMDCA Working Title at the National Specialty: The Bill Faure Memorial Trophy. A trophy offered by Friends of Bill Faure. For purposes of this trophy, a GSMDCA working title is defined as a weight pull, pack dog or draft dog title accepted by the GSMDCA. Initiated in 2006 at the Snowmass, Colorado National Specialty.
Highest % of Body Weight Pulled at the National Specialty. The Bit-A-Swissy Bridger-Teton WPDX WWDS ACE Trophy. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered in honor of “Bridger” by Alison & John Woods and Teresa Petterson.
Top Twenty Traveling Trophy at National Specialties where the event is offered. The Diane Engleking Memorial Trophy. The trophy kept in possession of the winner until it is awarded at a subsequent Top Twenty event. At the time of the subsequent events, a smaller version of the trophy will be provided to the former winner for permanent possession. The creation of this trophy is not intended to require a Top Twenty Event at any given National Specialty. Initiated in 2007 at the Purina Farms, Missouri National Specialty.
Highest Scoring Dog in Novice A: The Carolyn White Memorial Challenge Trophy. A large ceremonial Swiss cow bell offered by Friends of Carolyn White. Initiated in 2004 at the Lexington Kentucky National Specialty.
GSMDCA Challenge Trophies (National Specialty)
For permanent possession, these trophies must be won three (3) times by the same owner, not necessarily the same dog nor at consecutive shows.
Stud Dog, 1st Place: The BISS CH Ky Quiet Riot v. Sarmac ROM Challenge Trophy - A hand crafted original by Jonathan Bastian, offered in memory of “Rio” by Lori Price, Jotunheim GSMD, through the GSMCDA for competition at its National Specialty Show.
Best of Opposite Sex at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Best of Winners at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Best of Breed Owner Handled at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Best Puppy at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Best Veteran at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Best Bred By at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Best Puppy in Sweepstakes at the National Specialty. The Summons Memorial Trophy is awarded in honor of Howard and Gretel Summons, founding members of the GSMDCA and outstanding influences on the breed. A loving cup offered by the GSMDCA.
Best Veteran in Sweepstakes at the National Specialty. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
Brood Bitch Class 1st A trophy offered by the GSMDCA.
Breeders Class 1st A Jonathan Bastian carving offered by the GSMDCA.
High in Trial: A trophy offered by Joanne Schottinger.
Highest Regular Obedience Qualifying Score with a GSMDCA Working Title at the National Specialty: The Bill Faure Memorial Trophy. A trophy offered by Friends of Bill Faure. For purposes of this trophy, a GSMDCA working title is defined as a weight pull, pack dog or draft dog title accepted by the GSMDCA. Initiated in 2006 at the Snowmass, Colorado National Specialty.
Highest % of Body Weight Pulled at the National Specialty. The Bit-A-Swissy Bridger-Teton WPDX WWDS ACE Trophy. A Jonathan Bastian carving offered in honor of “Bridger” by Alison & John Woods and Teresa Petterson.
Top Twenty Traveling Trophy at National Specialties where the event is offered. The Diane Engleking Memorial Trophy. The trophy kept in possession of the winner until it is awarded at a subsequent Top Twenty event. At the time of the subsequent events, a smaller version of the trophy will be provided to the former winner for permanent possession. The creation of this trophy is not intended to require a Top Twenty Event at any given National Specialty. Initiated in 2007 at the Purina Farms, Missouri National Specialty.
Highest Scoring Dog in Novice A: The Carolyn White Memorial Challenge Trophy. A large ceremonial Swiss cow bell offered by Friends of Carolyn White. Initiated in 2004 at the Lexington Kentucky National Specialty.
GSMDCA Challenge Trophies (National Specialty)
For permanent possession, these trophies must be won three (3) times by the same owner, not necessarily the same dog nor at consecutive shows.
Stud Dog, 1st Place: The BISS CH Ky Quiet Riot v. Sarmac ROM Challenge Trophy - A hand crafted original by Jonathan Bastian, offered in memory of “Rio” by Lori Price, Jotunheim GSMD, through the GSMCDA for competition at its National Specialty Show.