USMRA International Team members must be members in good standing in USMRA. 

   Team member must be a resident of the United States, having resided there for at least the previous two years. 

   The dog must have resided in the United States for the previous 12 months.

   The dog must be registered with an F.C.I. recognized registry.

   In order to follow the FCI regulations, the participating male dogs must have 2  normal testicles  in the scrotum. 

   The handler must have owned and trained with the dog for a minimum of the previous six (6) months, with preference going to owner/handler trained dogs in the event of a tie.

  The handler must have competed with the dog and received a passing score in their level at a minimum of one USMRA trial in the current competition year.  Preference will go to teams having received MORE THAN ONE passing score at different USMRA trials at that level and competition year. 

  The team must be willing and able to shoulder the expense of traveling to and from the competition or will accept the responsibility for local fundraising activities.   The USMRA will attempt to garner member support and gain financial sponsorship from interested corporations, but this should not be construed as a guarantee for financial relief. To be considered for the International Team, an applicant must submit all relevant documents to the International Team Committee by August 1st.

  All entries must be received by the International Organizing Committee within the host country no less than five weeks before the Championships.