Futurity

Updated: 6/10/20
A breeders showcase conformation event. Learn more about the Futurity Program and see all the current and past Futurity winners. The word “Futurity” implies looking into the future. In the case of the American Bouvier des Flandres Club (ABdFC) it means a conscientious attempt to insure the future excellence of the Bouvier. Much time and effort has been expended in the past toward the development of the breed as we know it today. The Futurity Program is the means for the continuation of this development and improvement.

The Futurity program began in 1993 and has since become a yearly event designed to showcase Bouviers, their breeders and owners. A breeder or owner can take great pride in a placement in the Futurity. It should be remembered that all of Bouvier pups are bred for excellence, and a placement in this type of competition is indeed a prestigious accomplishment.

Learn more about the program in the Futurity Program (PDF) - updated May 2020. There's also a special Message for New Puppy Owners (PDF).

Program Information

The Futurity Program Health Requirements were updated following actions by the 2020 ABdFC Board at a Special Meeting June 4, 2020.

• The program and forms now include the 2014 Futurity Health Requirements which are now back in effect. 
  
• Electronic submission will be allowed with updated nomination forms but payments must be mailed to the Futurity Director.
• Special Supplemental Nomination period for Futurity 2020 and 2021 will open June 15, 2020 and close July 15, 2020.
  •  Allows for post-birth nomination of bitches, litters and puppies for 2020 and 2021 Futurity competition. 
    • Therefore disregard the “Deadline” paragraph on Bitch, Litter and Puppy Forms for these Special
      Supplemental Nominations.
      
  • Allows breeders to nominate bitches, litters and individual puppies that are eligible under the 2014 Health Requirements that may not have been nominated for 2020 and 2021 due to the 2017 Futurity Health Requirement changes.
    
  • Nomination Forms and payment must be postmarked by July 15, 2020. Nominations will not be accepted afterwards.
    

Entry Forms

Note: 3 Forms are now fillable and you can submit them electronically.

1. Step 1 - Bitch Nomination Form (PDF) - updated June 2020
2. Step 2 - Litter Nomination Form (PDF) - updated June 2020
3. Step 3 - Puppy Nomination Form (PDF) - updated June 2020
4. Step 4 - Enter the Futurity as an additional class for the National Specialty when the premium list is available.

Futurity Director

Shelley Bowman
AlwaysBouviers@comcast.net

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2019 Futurity Winners

Best Dog in Futurity

CH Bon Idee's Qaught You Lookin' At Bouvpilot
Breeder: Sandra Mestyanek, Angela Motta and Brenda Watson
Owners: Teresa Lawrence and Angela Motta

Best Bitch in Futurity

CH Donlee Sono Gucci
Breeder: Loeki Watson, Reba Donnelly, Susie Olivera and Stephanie Spradling
Owners: Reba Donnelly, Loeki Watson, Susie Olivera and Stephanie Spradling

Past Futurity Winners

Best Dog In Futurity

Year    Name
2018    Boyero Triple Twist Salto
2017    Paix De L'ame Au Dela Des Mers
2016    Bon Idee Barbu Brocade Opening Day At The Track
2015    CH Valkin's Jokers R Wild
2014    Bon Idee's Mark My Word
2013    Bon Idee’s London Calling
2012    Take Aim’s Playing For Gryffindor
2011    I’m Special International Agent
2010    CH Hatch Tillie de la Salsa
2009    Boyero Know As A Rock
2008    Limerick’s Shakespeare
2007    I’m Special Every Move I Make
2006    CH Frontier Avalon Who Do You Trust
2005    Cam’s Belle Chien The One
2004    Clint of Ventura de la Salsa
2003    Brimar’s Raime of HiTor
2002    CH Cam Marlee’s Roar of the Tundra
2001    Frontier’s Major In Gray

Best Bitch In Futurity

Year    Name
2018    Boyero That's My Girl
2017    Pinkerton Au Des Mers at Hillhaven
2016    CH I'm Special Griswold's Official Sequel
2015    Bellisimo Natalina Talk Of The Town
2014    CH Bon Idee's Made You Look
2013    Bon Idee’s Love American Style
2012    Barbu Jenarae Ruffian
2011    Boyero Make It Real
2010    CH Margaux’s One Gun Salute
2009    Frontier Takes Aim at Susant’s
2008    Spicy Hot Du Matin
2007    Avalon’s Frontier Ace’s Taboo
2006    CH Terra’s Eve
2005    Voodoo’s Azizi
2004    Enchante’s Font Du Liques
2003    Aristes Night Train Nafke
2002    Rendezvous Proudly We Hail
2001    Frontier’s Gretchen Go Lightly

Best In Futurity

Year    Name
2000    CH Boyero Amazing View
1999    CH Im Special Brittken’s Marc
1998    CH Brittken’s Little Ms. Britt
1997    Susant’s For Your Eyes Only
1996    CH Aristes Quantum Leap
1995    Rendezvous Cover Girl
1994    Aristes Ltd Edition Margaux
1993    CH BB’s Quasi Madona

Best In Opposite in Futurity

Year    Name
2000    Frontier Poet Laureate
1999    B. Witchn’s Re-Lee Comfy Jeans
1998    Quiche’s Vedette
1997    Ch Brittken’s Hot Rod Harry
1996    I’m Special Tierra Teal Tiger
1995    B. Witchn’s Cache in Hand
1994    CH BB’s R Electric Slide
1993    Chewbacca’s Hans Sol