Effective February 1, 2010 - Rhodesian Ridgebacks Age Requirement Changed to 7 Years of Age for Veterans' Stake.

On January 11, 2010 the AKC Board of Directors approved the age requirement change from 6 to 7 for the Rhodesian Ridgeback in the Veterans' Stake.

Updated Chapter VII. Section 4.
VETERAN STAKE.

Is offered at the option of the host club. Open to all hounds which are eligible to enter Open or Special stakes and meet the age requirement for a veteran as established by the breed's parent club - 6 years of age; except Irish Wolfhounds = 5 years, Whippets = 7 years, and Rhodesian Ridgebacks = 7 years. Championship points will be awarded. Points won from the Veteran Stake may count toward either a Field Championship title or Lure Courser Excellent title.