Ballot Results - Mandatory Practices

There were 208 ballots received, with 1 being an abstention. Per our Parliamentarian each item is treated separately and the 2/3rds approval to pass is based on the number voting on that particular item; e.g. 90 vote on one question – 60 approvals are required to pass; 120 vote on next item – 80 approvals are required to pass. On Section 3. #6, 66 Ballots were considered invalid because they either voted “approve” or “do not approve” on both choices.

The complete wording of the “new” Mandatory Practices is up on the website, so all sections that were approved are just noted as they were on the ballot. If a section did not pass, the complete wording is noted below.

BALLOT RESULT DETAIL

Detailed summary of the Mandatory Practices ballot results and vote detail.

BALLOT RESULT SUMMARY

   
Approve
Do Not Approve
1. First Paragraph
153 (77%)
45 (23%)
2. Introduction:
167 (82%)
36 (18%)
3. Section 1. #4:
157 (77%)
48 (23%)
4. Section 1. #5:
181 (90%)
20 (10%)
5. Section 2. # 2
184 (90%)
20 (10%)
6. Section 2. # 3:
173 (85%)
31 (15%)
7. Section 2. #4:
159 (78%)
45 (22%)
8. Section 3. #1:
182 (89%)
23 (11%)
9. Section 3. #2:
145 (72%)
57 (28%)
10. Section 3. #3:
145 (72%)
57 (28%)
11. Section 3. #4:
145 (71%)
60 (29%)
12. Section 3. #5: Did Not Pass
117 (58%)
86 (42%)

Dog and bitch to be bred, (born after January 1, 2008) must have a CERF (Canine Eye Research Foundation) certification completed at 2 years of age or older, and within 3 years of the breeding. See Sections 7 & 8.

Because this number did not pass sections below are re-numbered in final document.
13. Section 3. #6 OFA hips only: Did Not Pass
62 (46%)
72 (54%)

Dog and bitch to be bred must have an OFA hip rating of Fair or better. See Sections 7 & 8.

OR
13. Section 3. #6 - OFA or PennHIP: Did Not Pass
72 (54%)
62 (46%)
 

Dog and Bitch to be bred must have an OFA hip rating of fair or better, or a PennHIP Distraction Index rating of .50 or lower per hip. See Sections 7 & 8.

Because neither new wording passed – wording will revert back to old requirement and becomes #5: “Breed only dogs and bitches which have OFA certified hips.”

14. Section 3. #7 (now #6):
157 (77%)
46 (23%)
15. Section 3. #8 (now #7):
136 (67%)
68 (33%)
16. Section 3. #9 (now #8):
158 (78%)
45 (22%)
17. Section 3. #10 (now #9):
158 (77%)
46 (23%)
18. Section 3. #11 (now #10):
150 (74%)
54 (26%)
19. Section 3. #12 (now #11):
157 (77%)
46 (23%)
20. Section 3. #15 (now #14):
173 (85%)
30 (15%)
21. Section 4. #1:
160 (78%)
44 (22%)
22. Section 4. #2:
153 (75%)
50 (25%)
23. Section 4. #3:
154 (76%)
49 (24%)
24. Section 4. #4:
138 (68%)
64 (32%)
25. Section 4. #5:
149 (73%)
54 (27%)
26. Section 4. #6: Did Not Pass
113 (56%)
89 (44%)
  It is strongly recommended that all members of the American Rottweiler Club give a donation of $100 for each stud fee they receive. They may donate to any Rottweiler organization of their choice including the American Rottweiler Club Legislative Fund, Rottweiler Health Foundation or Rottweiler Rescue Foundation.
27. Section 4. # 7: Did Not Pass
117 (57%)
87 (43%)
  It is strongly recommended that all members of the American Rottweiler Club give a donation of $50 for each litter they produce (3 or more live puppies). They may donate to any Rottweiler organization of their choice including the American Rottweiler Club Legislative Fund, Rottweiler Health Foundation or Rottweiler Rescue Foundation.
28. Closing Paragraph:
157 (78%)
45 (22%)