This ADA event is scheduled yearly usually the second weekend in August.

The "Sieger show" is planned as a special breed conformation show with an additional ADA champion class, called the CHAMPIONAT class, for all the Dobermann holding a ZTP and SchH1.

All Dobermann entered in the Championat Class have to participate at the Sieger Show Performance Test, which will be held on Sunday morning before the conformation judgments. The test includes two parts: (1) Attack on handler, and (2) pursuit & courage test.The dogs that pass this test will be admitted to the conformation judgment in the CHAMPIONAT class.

In this class several ADA Champion titles can be given according to the judge's evaluation on excellence in performance and conformation, both for males and females. To the first placed male will be awarded the "Sieger" title, and to the first placed female will be awarded the "Siegerin" title according to the judge's discretion. This formula is similar to what SV in Germany and AIAD in Italy have used in the years. Introducing this system we look forward to improve the international reputation of our Dobermann breeding in the US.

In summary:

SIEGER 2005 TITLE is awarded to the first classified in the "Championat class" black & red males, according to the judge's evaluation on both performance & excellent conformation.

SIEGERIN 2005 TITLE is awarded to the first classified in the "Championat class" black & red females, according to the judge's evaluation of performance & excellent conformation.

ADA CHAMPION TITLE is awarded in the "Championat class", according to the judge's evaluation on both performance & excellent conformation. Many ADA Champion Titles can be awarded in the same Championat class.

SIEGER SHOW PERFORMANCE TEST

Regulations: All Dobermann entered in the Championat Class have to participate at the Sieger Show Performance Test, which will be held on Sunday morning before the conformation judgments. The test includes two parts: (1) Attack on handler, and (2) pursuit & courage test.

(1) The handler with his/her Dobermann on the leash follows the directions given by the judge. The distance from the starting point of heeling to the blind will be approx. 80 feet. The actual attack will commence when the Dobermann is between 15 and 20 feet from the blind. The judge will evaluate the grip work on the sleeve. The dog should counter the attack securely and energetically in stopping the attack by the helper. "Out" is not required to pass the test, but of course is recommended. When the handler leashes the dog after the attack, the exercise is considered complete.

(2) On the pursuit of the long grip for the courage test, the handler may encourage the dog, while holding it by the collar at the basic position to initiate the release as the helper proceeds to the middle of the field to start the exercise. The handler will release the dog upon a signal from the judge. The grip work will be evaluated the same as in the attack on handler.

Dobermanns that fail the Sieger Show Performance Test cannot receive the title of Sieger or Siegerin or ADA Champion.