The Australian Terrier Club of America, Inc.

Do you have a nominee who meets these criteria?

• • Sportsmen respect the history, traditions, and integrity of the sport of purebred dogs.
• • Sportsmen commit themselves to values of fair play, honesty, courtesy, and vigorous competition, as well as winning and losing with grace.
• • Sportsmen refuse to compromise their commitment and obligation to the sport of purebred dogs by injecting personal advantage or consideration into their decisions or behavior.
• • The Sportsman Judge judges only on the merits of the dogs and considers no other factors.
• • The Sportsman Judge or exhibitor accepts constructive criticism.
• • The Sportsman exhibitor declines to enter or exhibit under a judge where it might reasonably appear that the judge’s placements could be based on something other than the merits of the dogs.
• • The Sportsman exhibitor refuses to compromise the impartiality of a judge.
• • The Sportsman respects the AKC bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies governing the sport of purebred dogs.
• • Sportsmen find that vigorous competition and civility are not inconsistent and are able to appreciate the merit of their competition and the effort of competitors.
• • Sportsmen welcome, encourage, and support newcomers to the sport.
• • Sportsmen will deal fairly with all those who trade with them.
  • Sportsmen are willing to share honest and open appraisals of both the strengths and weaknesses of their breeding stock.
• • Sportsmen spurn any opportunity to take personal advantage of positions offered or bestowed upon them.
• • Sportsmen always consider as paramount the welfare of their dog.
• • Sportsmen refuse to embarrass the sport, the American Kennel Club, or themselves while taking part in the sport.

Download AKC Sportsman Award Committee Guidelines and Job Description