. The top placing 20% of all dogs competing in a sanctioned Cattle trial will acquire points based on the total number of dogs running in each trial. Dogs may accumulate points from their top five point placing trials in the qualifying year. After the cut off date, anyone may send their entry for the National Finals to the HA Secretary, who will accept the top 60 point earning dogs who enter, subject to Section 7 P. In the event of a tie, all dogs tied at the 60 dog level will be accepted. Points will be based on the following chart: 

c. Points will be awarded to dogs according to their placing in the go around that included all the dogs entered. Points will be awarded to all dogs allowed to run regardless of trial rules on the number of dogs that may place at the trial.