IRUMR Rules & RegulationsArticle 1:Section 1. Affiliation First and foremost the International Roman Utility Molosser Registry, (I.R.U.M.R.) is to be solely governed by the founder and Breed Warden of the Roman Utility Molosser AKA Roman Rottweiler in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of the RUMCA. All original records will be in the possession of the Breed Warden. The Breed Warden (REGISTRAR) will have complete access to all records associated with the IRUMR at all times. Failure on the part of any appointed assistant to provide the Breed Warden with access to any records, will constitute grounds for immediate dismissal, and/or possible expulsion from the RUMCA/recognized Parent Club and/or suspension from all privileges governed by the I.R.U.MR. Article 1: Section 2. Purpose First and foremost the purpose of the IRUMR will be solely devoted to protecting the quality of the Roman Utility Molosser AKA Roman Rottweiler Breed for all generations to come. Maintain complete genetic information regarding individual dogs as well as their ancestors. Sanction dog events that promote interest in, and sustain the process of, breeding for type and function of the Roman Utility Molosser AKA Roman Rottweiler. Take whatever action necessary to uphold and govern the rules and regulations set forth herein.
Article 2: RegistrationsArticle 2: Section 1. Effects of Certificates of Registration on Breeding Litter registration applications are issued to a litter produced by two permanent IRUMR registered parents. Litters can be registered if one parent is IRUMR and the other from an IRUMR approved registry, if that non IRUMR does not qualify for IRUMR registration but the dog produces IRUMR qualifying offspring. If it is the first time being used for breeding and the dog does not produce IRUMR qualifying offspring the dog maybe bred once more with a different female if the dog once again fails to produce IRUMR qualifying offspring that dog will no longer be accepted for IRUMR registered litters. Article 2: Section 2. Types of Certificates of Registration Youth Registration: Youth registration is for dogs under one year of age and is only temporary. When the dog turns 1 year of age their registration is upgraded to permanent registration. Puppies recieve Youth registration applications which can be turned in for registration if the dog will be competing before the age of 1, if the owner opts to wait until the dog is 1 year of age to turn in registration there will be no late fee, late fees do not start until 2 years after the litter whelp date. Photos must be provided for Youth registrations & permanent registrations to keep detailed records of our breed & development. 4 Photos are required front, left side, right side, & rear. Height & weight measurments recorded by a veterinarian must be provided for Youth registrations & permanent registrations to keep detailed records of our breed & development. This will also determine the class your dog will fall in.
Permanent Registration: Permanent Registration is not issued until the dog is at least 1 year of age. The dog will not beable to be issed litter registrations for breedings until this reg. is issued. Depending on size & body type the dog will fall under one of the following classes, herding, performance, or flock guardian. Classes: Article 2: Section 3. Rules Pertaining to Certificates of Registration Section 3: Item A) To obtain a duplicate Certificate of Registration, the recorded owner must file with the IRUMR a completed affidavit satisfactorily explaining the loss of the original certificate, and pay the appropriate fee.* Upon approval, a duplicate certificate, so marked, will be issued to the recorded owner. Section 3: Item B) To obtain a replacement for a certificate which has been torn, mutilated, soiled, or otherwise defaced, but which is still identifiable, the recorded owner must submit the original certificate to the IRUMR for identification and pay the replacement fee.* Section 3: Item C) Upon the death of a registered dog, its Certificate of Registration and a statement signed by the recorded owner showing the date of death must be submitted to the IRUMR for recording. Upon request the IRUMR will mark the cancellation on the back of the certificate and return it to the recorded owner. Section 3: Item D) The IRUMR. reserves the right to suspend breeding privileges of ANY dog or bitch that has been shown to produce a substantial percentage of puppies with serious health problems, disqualifying show faults, or a combination of both.
Article 2: Section 5: Rules pertaining to the Naming of Dogs Each certificate will have an area with 30 EMPTY BLOCKS that must be used when selecting a specific name. The newly chosen name CAN NOT consist of more than the 30 allowed letters or spaces and must also meet the following requirements: Section 5: Item A): All letters in a dog's name are limited to the standard English alphabet. When Registration Certificates are printed, all letters are capitalized. Periods, commas, diacritical markings (accent grave, accent acute, umlaut, etc.) common symbols (&,$,#, etc.) are not printed on Registration Certificates in a dog's name. Apostrophes and hyphens are the only punctuation marks that can appear in a dog's name. Section 5: Item B): One block must be left empty between each word, unless an apostrophe or hyphen is used to separate or accentuate a particular group of words. Section 5: Item C): Each dog's name must contain either the registered kennel name of the kennel of origin, or the breeders last name. If a name submitted does not contain one of the above, the IRUMR will automatically prefix the name with: 1) The last name of the breeder, or if the breeder has a kennel name registered with the IRUMR. 2) The name of the dog/bitch to be registered will be automatically PREFIXED with the breeder’s registered kennel name. Section 5: Item D): Obscenities and words derogatory to any race, creed or nationality or transliterations of such words WILL NOT be allowed! Neither will Breed names alone, or names of prominent people living or recently deceased be allowed. (The IRUMR reserves the right to determine whether or not a word or phrase is classified as one of the above mentioned.) Section 5: Item E): In the event that the name selected has already been used, the owner will be notified to the affect, and an alternative selection can then be submitted.
Article 2: Section 6: Rules Pertaining to Registered Kennel Name Only members in good standing with the RUMCA/recognized parent club are eligible to participate. Section 6: Item A): To register any particular name as a SPECIFIC "KENNEL NAME" to be used ONLY by the owner of same, a request must be submitted to the IRUMR along with the appropriate registration fee of $100*. All registered kennel names will be subject to a $100* renewal fee every three years. *The IRUMR reserves the right to change this fee at any time with a minimum (30 day) notice! Section 6: Item B): Once the chosen name is confirmed with a Personal D/B/A Certificate, signed by the owner, (Notarized or witnessed by 2 individuals) NO other person will be allowed to register any dogs using that name unless when naming progeny, that specifically originated from that particular kennel. Section 6: Item C): In the event a kennel name consists of more then 10 letters/spaces, an alternate prefix, to be used exclusively for identification of progeny produced by said kennel, must be chosen and submitted with the application. Section 6: Item D): There are no time limits attached to the use of any specific kennel name provided that the owner of said name is a member in good standing with the IRUMR/RUMCA (recognized parent club). |