See JOAWC Rules: 6. THE COMPETITION ▪ All participating countries will receive an allocation of 32 dogs (max. 8 in any one category). The organising country can send 1 team (4 dogs) extra per category. All these allocations are valid for both the Team and the Individual Event. ▪ Each NCO has the right to nominate competitors and to send the entries to the organiser by May 31st at the latest. ▪ A list of reserve dogs and handlers can be attached to the entries (A country can send 1 reserve dog per 4 dogs, in each category). The reserve may take the place of an original entry, should the original competitor have to be replaced. The reserve may also be allocated an entry in case of an available spot after the closing of entries.