october 7 12, 2019 - great dane...james j. ham (2957) - 22525 shoreview ct, saint clair shores, mi...
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Great Dane Club of America, Inc. 2019 National Specialty Show
October 7 – 12, 2019 Hosted by the GDCA Northeast Division
PREMIUM LIST
Founder’s Inn & Spa 5641 Indian River Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464 www.foundersinn.com
757-424-5511
The Northeast Division dedicates this National In the memory of
Eddie Lyons Paddy Magnuson Diane Taylor Judi Parr
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PREMIUM LIST (unbenched – Indoors)
PLEASE NOTE EARLY CLOSING DATE ENTRIES CLOSE 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY September 18, 2019 or when numerical limits have been reached, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules.
Great Dane Club of America, Inc. (Member of the American Kennel Club)
National Specialty Show Obedience, Rally, and Agility Trials
AKC National Owner-Handled Series
October 7 – 12, 2019
Division Website: https://gdca.org/shows/national-specialties/
Conformation Obedience Rally 2019067107 2019067102 2019067105
2019067103 2019067106 Note: Each Rally trial is limited to 100 entries
Show & Event Hours
6:30 AM to 8:00 PM – Each Day
Location Founder’s Inn & Spa, 5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
757-424-5511 • www.foundersinn.com
Agility Trial 2019067104
Merrimac Dog Training Club, Inc., 15 Newsome Place, Hampton, VA 23661 - Indoors on mats
See separate premium Trial Secretary - Keletova Trial Services, Linda Walker
24693 Sugar Hill Road, Carrollton, VA 23314 757-268-7360 • [email protected]
See separate premium for
Great Dane Club of Pennsylvania’s Specialty Sunday October 13, 2019 • Same Location
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, October 5, 2019 NE Division Committee Members Arrive
RV’s begin arriving
Vendors Move in
All Breed Agility (Off Site)
Sunday, October 6, 2019 GDCA Board Meeting
All Breed Agility (Off Site)
Vendors Move In
Welcome Party
Monday, October 7, 2019 Futurity – Day 1
Breeder’s Ringside Mentoring
Breeder’s Classroom Discussion
AKC Canine Good Citizen & Community Dog Testing & Therapy Dog Testing
GDCA Sponsored All Breed Agility Specialty Trial – (Off Site)
Free Night
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Futurity – Day 2
Obedience & Rally – Trial #1
Canine Chagas’ Disease – 2 Hour Lecture by Dr. Roy Madigan (Begins 30 min after Futurity)
Affiliate Club Representative Meeting
Free Night
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Obedience & Rally – Trial #2
General Membership Meeting (at Noon)
Acupuncture & Chiropractic Clinic (9am-4pm) – Dr. Jessica Mattingly
Animal Communicator(9am-4pm) Chris Stakes
Performance - Annual Awards & Invitational Awards
Top 20 Dinner & Top 20 Event
Thursday, October 10, 2019 Dog & Bitch Judging – Day 1
Division Chair Meeting
Rescue Meeting
Acupuncture & Chiropractic Clinic (9am-4pm) – Dr. Jessica Mattingly
Animal Communicator(9am-4pm) Chris Stakes
Cardiac Clinic (All Day)
GDCA Board Meeting (#2)
Auction Dinner
Auction
Friday, October 11, 2019 Dog & Bitch Judging – Day 2
Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Veteran Dogs, Veteran Bitches, Stud Dog, Brood Bitches
Judges Education (Classroom & Hands On)
Cardiac Clinic (All Day)
Juniors Party/Juniors Seminar (Late Afternoon)
Parades (Evening)
Saturday, October 12, 2019 Junior Show Judging
Intersex
Judges Education (Ringside Mentoring)
Best Puppy; Best Bred By; Best Owner Handler; Brace & Team Judging
Awards Dinner & Awards Banquet
Sunday, October 13, 2019 Affiliate Club Specialty – GDC of Pennsylvania
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GDCA OFFICERS President Jason Hoke 1st Vice President Neil O’Sullivan 2nd Vice President Jamie M. Harshfield Treasurer Kathy Munyon Affiliate Club Rep Lucinda Harwin AKC Delegate Jean Highlands Recording Secretary Kathleen Fennell Corresponding Secretary Denise Matulich
4260 Spring Meadow Rd., Cameron Park, CA 95682
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jessica Gerszewski
Linda Cain Joyce Rowe
Darryl Pitts Karen Desjardins
Robert Edison
Kathy Munyan Lynda Moriarty Joy DeGruccio
NORTHEAST DIVISION SHOW COMMITTEE National Specialty Coordinator Lynda Moriarty
630-772-0027 • [email protected]
Division Chair Louis G. Bond 508-865-2828 • [email protected]
Show Chair Rita Suddarth 703-501-9004 • [email protected]
Division Secretary Karen Desjardins 203-266-5187 • [email protected]
23 Burritt Hill Rd, Bethlehem, CT 06751
Division Treasurer Jennifer Suddarth Beazley 540-219-6338 • [email protected]
Futurity Chair Kathy Baraga 330.467.2759 • [email protected]
Obedience & Rally Chair Charles Marcantonio 609-647-1420 • [email protected]
Agility Chair Teresa La Brie 607-336-9226 • [email protected]
SHOW SUPERINTENDENT
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DIVISION COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Announcer Yvonne Weed [email protected] Auction Karen Desjardins [email protected] Awards Night Coordination Louis Bond [email protected]
Candid Ring Photographer Patrick Powers Photography
Catalog Ads & Sales Eve Williams [email protected] Chief Ring Steward Jean Highlands [email protected] Decorations: Wanda Whitehurst [email protected] Division Sponsor Liaison & Meeting Space Coordinator
Toni Bush [email protected] Penne Colao [email protected]
Education Rita K Suddarth [email protected] Hospitality Room (Exhibitors) Donna LaPoint [email protected] Futurity (On Site) Michael Paccuci [email protected] GDCA Futurity Chair Kathy Baraga [email protected] GDCA Corporate Sponsor Chair Debi Romerosa [email protected] Golf Cart Rentals Carmella Jichetti [email protected] Grounds Maintenance Ray & Betty Streeter [email protected] Health Screening Clinics Karen Henderson [email protected]
International Guests Glenda Cole [email protected] Marie Somershoe [email protected]
International Room Reservation Coordinator
Dean Williams [email protected]
Judge’s Hospitality Barbara Yavorski-Wartluft
Junior Showmanship Party Sarah Blakeslee [email protected] Meal Package Lisa Barratt [email protected] Meal Plan Coordinator Louis Bond [email protected] RV Parking & Reservations Carmella Jichetti [email protected]
Parades Sue Davis Shaw [email protected] Dianne Powers [email protected]
Performance Events Charlie Marcantonio (Obedience & Rally)
Teresa La Brie (Agility) [email protected]
Photographer Patrick Powers Photography
Premium List Traci J. Rinoldo [email protected] Raffle Melissa Ekis [email protected] Ring Set-Up & Coordination Superintendent 610-376-1880 Room Reservations Rita K. Suddarth [email protected] Security (Hotel Liaison) Rita K. Suddarth [email protected] Superintendent Jim Rau Dog Shows raudogshows.com 610-376-1880 Top 20 Production Coordinator Karen Desjardins [email protected] Top 20 Pre-Event Coordinator Lynn Adams [email protected] Top 20 Local Coordinator Rita K. Suddarth [email protected] Transportation (Airports) Hotel Shuttle Services 757-424-5511
Northeast Division Treasurer Jennifer Suddarth-Beazley
Trophies (Donations & Set Up Each Day of Show)
Debbi Jones [email protected]
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DIVISION COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS CONTINUED Vendor Booth Space Diane Husar [email protected]
Videographer Irv Krukenkamp, Show Dog Video Pros
showdogvideopros.com
Ways & Means (T’s, Sweats, etc)
Diane Husar [email protected]
Welcome Booth & Bags Brad & Michelle Joshnick
Welcome Party Pat Ciampa [email protected] Norm Vadenais [email protected]
Show Photographer & Candid Photos Patrick Powers 304 Karsten Creek Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681
864-256-0706 • [email protected]
Show Videographer Show Dog Video Pros 40 Junction Road, South Berwick, ME 03908
207-200-3837 • [email protected]
Only the authorized show photographers and videographer for the 2019 National Specialty have the right to sell any photos and/or videos whatsoever, in any format, taken of events in the ring or of winners at the 2019 National.
Veterinarian (On call) The Cove (24/7 ER + Specialty Care)
6550 Hampton Roads Pkwy, #113, Suffolk, VA 23435 757-935-9111 • https://thecovevets.com
The Northeast Division Show Committee will have a designated van & driver, available 24/7, to transport anyone needing veterinary assistance. Contact information for transportation assistance, along with a map and detailed directions to the clinics will be provided in the Welcome Bags.
Points for Reserve The Great Dane Club of America, Inc. will award at its National Specialty a three-point major to Reserve Winners Dog if the Regular Class Dog entry is twice the required number for a five-point major in the Division where the National Specialty is held.
The Great Dane Club of America, Inc. will award at its National Specialty a three-point major to Reserve Winners Bitch if the Regular Class Bitch entry is twice the required number for a five-point major in the Division where the National Specialty is held.
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JUDGES Futurity
Kathleen Davis - 7894 Locke Rd, Vacaville, CA 95688 Neil O’Sullivan - 22760 Laredo Trail, Adel, IA 50003
Regular Dog Classes, Veteran Dogs, and Stud Dogs Arnie Eckenrode (95535) - 13280 County Road 10, Delta, OH 43515
Regular Bitch Classes, Veteran Bitches and Brood Bitches William Stebbins (4479) - 1002 NW Tuscany Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Intersex, Brace & Team Class, Best Puppy and Best Bred by Exhibitor Mimi Kim (98339) - 541 Beech Ave, Boardman, OH 44512
Junior Showmanship Competition Robert Layne (6366) - 30 Cherry Lane, South Grafton, MA 01560-1259
Obedience Classes James J. Ham (2957) - 22525 Shoreview Ct, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082-1480
Rally Obedience Karen L. Schroeder (95401) - 4124 Verner Ct, Murrysville, PA 15668
Agility Jack Cadalso (41695) - 332 NE 30th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33334-2080
(See separate Premium List)
Agility Trial Secretary: Keletova Trial Services, Linda Walker
ENTRY FEES First entry of a dog Conformation $40.00 Each additional entry of same dog unless otherwise specified $27.00 Puppy Classes (6-9 & 9-12) $27.00 Bred by Exhibitor Class $27.00 Non-Regular Veteran Class (as 1st entry) $40.00 Non-Regular Veteran Class (as 2nd entry) $27.00 Stud Dog and Brood Bitch Classes (as a 1st entry) $40.00 Stud Dog and Brood Bitch Classes (as a 2nd entry) $27.00 Brace or Team (As a Unit) (as a 1st entry) $40.00 Brace or Team (As a Unit) (as a 2nd entry) $27.00 Junior Showmanship $15.00
First entry of a dog Obedience $40.00 Each additional entry of same dog unless otherwise specified $27.00 Non-Regular Veteran Class (as 1st entry) $40.00 Non-Regular Veteran Class (as 2nd entry) $27.00 Obedience Brace (2nd Trial) or Team (2nd Trial) as a Unit (as a 1st entry) $40.00 Obedience Brace (2nd Trial) or Team (2nd Trial) as a Unit (as a 2nd entry) $27.00
First Entry of a dog Rally $40.00 Each additional entry of same dog unless otherwise specified $27.00 RAE (Entries in Rally Adv B & Excel B – combined fee) $67.00 RACH (Entries in Rally Adv B, Excel B, & Master – combined fee) $94.00
Parades of Champions, Titleholders, & Veterans $27.00 (Entry fees include $3.50 AKC recording fee)
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RIBBON PRIZES Regular Classes
First Prize Blue Rosette Second Prize Red Rosette Third Prize Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize White Rosette Winners Purple Rosette Reserve Winners Purple & White Rosette Best of Winners Blue & White Rosette Best of Breed Purple & Gold Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
Red & White Rosette
Select Dog/Bitch Lt Blue & White Rosette
Junior Showmanship
Best Junior Handler Rose & Green Rosette Reserve BJH Rose & Gray Rosette
New Title (all events)
Navy/Lavender/Eggshell Rosette
Obedience Classes High Scoring Dog in the Regular Obed Classes
Blue & Gold Rosette
Highest Combined Score in the Open B & Utility Obed Classes
Blue & Green Rosette
Qualifying Score Dark Green Rosette
Rally Classes High Combined in Adv B & Ex B
Blue & Green Rosette
High Combined Triple in Adv B, Ex B, Master
Blue & Red Rosette
Qualifying Score Dark Green Rosette
Non-Regular Classes First Prize Rose Rosette Second Prize Brown Rosette Third Prize Light Green Rosette Fourth Prize Gray Rosette Best HOHS Maroon Rosette Best Puppy & BBE Dark Green Rosette
CLASSIFICATIONS The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches
Puppy - 6 months & under 9 months (Divided: Black, Blue, Brindle, Fawn, Harlequin, Mantle, Merle)
Puppy - 9 months & under 12 months (Divided: Black, Blue, Brindle, Fawn, Harlequin, Mantle, Merle)
12 months & under 15 months 15 months & under 18 months Novice Amateur Owner Handler
Bred by Exhibitor
American Bred Open
(Divided: Black, Blue, Brindle, Fawn, Harlequin, Mantle, Merle)
WINNERS Best of Breed Competition
There will be competition for Best Puppy & Best Bred by Exhibitor
NOTICE: The age of any entry is determined by the first day of conformation judging, not necessarily the day that the dog is exhibited. For this show, that date is October 10, 2019
AMATEUR OWNER HANDLER CLASS - The Amateur Owner Handler class shall be for dogs that are at least six months of age that are not champions. Dogs must be handled in the class by the registered owner of the dog. This class is restricted to exhibitors who have not, at any point in time, been a professional dog handler, AKC approved conformation judge, or employed as an assistant to a professional handler. Additionally, members of the immediate family or household of a current professional handler are ineligible for this class (as defined in Chapter 11, Section 13).
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BRED BY EXHIBITOR CLASS ELIGIBILITY - All dogs entered in by Bred by Exhibitor Class must be individually registered with the AKC. The person handling the dog must be a breeder of record of the dog and an owner of record of the dog. To exhibit in this class, family members must be a breeder and owner of record. AKC NATIONAL OWNER‐HANDLED SERIES - The AKC National Owner‐Handled Series is a non‐titling competition for dogs that are exhibited by their owners that are not professional handlers. All dogs that are owner‐handled and are not owned or exhibited by professional handlers* meet the requirements for this competition. Exhibitors must declare their dog is Owner‐Handled eligible at the time of entry using the check box on the entry form. Eligible dogs will be identified by an asterisk in the judge’s book, steward’s book & the catalog. Dogs must be handled throughout the breed level competition for the regular show by an eligible owner. Professional handlers, household members and current assistants** to professional handlers may not exhibit the dog in any competition during the entire show.
Owner‐Handled Best of Breed will be selected from the dogs that are eligible to compete in the Best of Breed competition including Winners Dog, Winners Bitch and winners of the non‐regular classes.
• If the Best of Breed/Variety winner is Owner‐Handled competition eligible, it will automatically be Owner‐Handled Best of Breed/Variety and be eligible to compete in both the regular as well as the Owner‐Handled group.
• If the Best of Breed/Variety winner is not eligible for Owner‐Handled competition and the Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed/Variety is eligible, the Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed/Variety will compete against the eligible exhibits of the other sex to determine Owner‐ Handled Best of Breed/Variety.
• If neither the Best of Breed nor the Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed/Variety are Owner‐ Handled competition eligible and Select Dog & Select Bitch are both eligible, the judge is to choose Best Owner‐Handled exhibit from the Selects and eligible Winners Dog or Winners Bitch.
• If one of the Selects is eligible, excuse all Champions and non‐regular class winners of the same sex and then choose Best Owner‐Handled exhibit from the remaining dogs of the opposite sex including the eligible Winners.
• If Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Select Dog & Select Bitch are not eligible, the judge may choose any eligible dog remaining in the ring including Winners Dog or Winners Bitch as Owner‐Handled Best of Breed/Variety.
• If the Best of Winners is eligible, the other Winner is ineligible since it was defeated.
• No class dogs other than the Winners Dog & Winners Bitch are eligible to return to the ring.
*Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers’ organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or represented themselves as handling dogs for pay within the last five years.
**A current assistant is defined as anyone employed by a professional handler on a full‐time basis or assisting a professional handler at the show or any during the cluster/weekend. MOVE‐UP/TRANSFER POLICY FOR THE SPECIALTY AND TRIALS The Club will permit a move‐up/transfer to the next level class in accordance with AKC regulations. The request for a Move‐Up/Transfer must be made in writing and presented to the Superintendent at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the specified event, show or trial. Move‐Up/Transfer forms will be available at the Superintendent’s Table.
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NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING SINGLE DOG ENTRIES The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches
Veterans 6 years and Under 8 Years Old • Veterans 8 Years and Older
First place winners of Veteran Dog and Veteran Bitch classes are eligible to compete for Best of Breed if undefeated in any other classes at this show. Neutered Dogs and Spayed Bitches may be entered.
NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING MULTIPLE DOG ENTRIES As the judge’s decision in the Non-Regular classes involving Multiple Dog Entries is based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in these classes will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won these classes. STUD DOG CLASS – For Stud Dogs and two but not more than four of their Get. Stud Dogs may be entered separately in one of the regular classes or if a Champion of Record in Best of Breed Competition, but MUST be entered in the Stud Dog Class, the Get MUST be entered in one of the regular classes. The Stud Dog shall be considered as one entry and requires one entry fee, this being the regular fee plus the additional class fee if the Stud Dog is entered in another class. The Stud Dog must be shown in the ring with the Get. The class will be judged on the merits of the Get.
BROOD BITCH CLASS – Same as for the Stud Dog except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get.
BRACE CLASS - (Two Great Danes that have at least one common owner) The dogs comprising a Brace MUST be named at time of entry. In making entries for a Brace Class Only, full particulars must be given for each dog on individual regular entry forms. An entry form for a dog entered in another class and entered as part of a Brace MUST be marked accordingly in the space provided for Additional Classes, “Brace Class.” If more than one Brace is entered by the same owner, the dogs comprising EACH Brace must be designated “Brace No. 1, Brace No. 2,” etc.
TEAM CLASS - (Four Great Danes that have at least one common owner) – Same as for the Brace Class except substitute Team for Brace.
**Please note: When making entries online, please put the Name/AKC registration number of the other entrant(s) comprising the Brace or Team entry in the Comments Field. This must be done for every dog entered in Brace or Team submitted online. When making entries by mail, please put the Name/AKC registration number of the other entrant(s) comprising the Brace or Team entry on each entry form.
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Breed Prizes Offered by Purina
Best of Breed BIS Grooming Bag offered by Pro Plan Best of Opposite Rolling Duffle offered by Pro Plan Winners Dog Garment Bag offered by Pro Plan Winners Bitch Garment Bag offered by Pro Plan Best Veteran Dog & Bitch 6 years and under 8 years
Garment Bag offered by Pro Plan
Best Veteran Dog & Bitch 8 years and older Garment Bag offered by Pro Plan Best Puppy Garment Bag offered by Pro Plan Best Bred-by-Exhibitor Garment Bag offered by Pro Plan High in Trial Obedience X 2 Rolling Duffle offered by Pro Plan Best Jr. Handler Rolling Duffle offered by Pro Plan Stud Dog Rolling Duffle offered by Pro Plan Brood Bitch Rolling Duffle offered by Pro Plan Rally Trial Highest Combined Score/Advanced B & Excellent B Classes X 2
Trunk Organizer offered by Pro Plan
ALL PRIZES, IF NOT AWARDED IN THE RING, MUST BE PICKED UP DURING THE EVENT AT THE PRO PLAN BOOTH. PRESENTATION OF THE WINNING RIBBON IS REQUIRED. PRO PLAN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE PRIZE SUBSTITUTIONS OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE IN THE EVENT A SPECIFIC LISTED PRIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE.
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CONFORMATION PRIZES All Trophies must be claimed the day of the show. None will be mailed.
The following sculptured prizes are owned by the Great Dane Club of America, Inc. and are not to be reproduced without specific Club permission. All prizes, unless otherwise indicated, are offered by the Great Dane Club of America, Inc.
Best of Breed - Three-dimensional Pewter Sculpture of Standing Great Dane Dog and Reclining Great Dane Bitch mounted on a Hardwood Base.
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed - Sculptured Pewter Relief with Half-Circle Pewter Surround mounted on a 10½” Upright Hardwood Plaque with Base, of Standing Great Dane Dog and Reclining Great Dane bitch.
Best of Winners - Sculptured Pewter Relief with Half-Circle Pewter Surround mounted on 10½” Upright Hardwood Plaque with Base, Great Dane Dog and Bitch Heads.
Winners Dog - Sculptured Pewter Relief & Circle Surround mounted on a 10½” Upright Hardwood Plaque with Base, Standing Great Dane Dog.
Winners Bitch - Sculptured Pewter Relief & Circle Surround mounted on a10½” Upright Hardwood Plaque with Base, Standing Great Dane Bitch.
Reserve Winners Dog - Sculptured Pewter Relief & Circle Surround mounted on an 8” Upright Hardwood Plaque with Base, Standing Great Dane Dog.
Reserve Winners Bitch - Sculptured Pewter Relief & Circle Surround mounted on an 8” Upright Hardwood Plaque with Base, Standing Great Dane Bitch.
Best Puppy in Puppy Classes - Sculptured Pewter Relief & Circle Surround mounted on an 8” Upright Hardwood Plaque with Base, Sitting Great Dane Puppy.
Best in Bred By Exhibitor Classes - Sculptured Pewter Relief & Circle Surround mounted on an 8” Upright Hardwood Plaque with Base, Reclining Great Dane.
Best AKC National Owner-Handler Series - Sculptured Pewter Relief & Circle Surround with NOHS banner mounted on an 8” Upright Hardwood Plaque with Base, Reclining Great Dane.
First in Each Regular and Non-Regular Class - Sculptured Pewter Medallion with Dog Lead Surround Mounted Flat on Hardwood Wedge Base.
Second through Fourth in Each Regular and Non-Regular Class - Sculptured Pewter Medallion with Dog Lead Surround with a Loop for a Neck Ribbon in Appropriate Placement Color with GDCA National Specialty and Placement Printed on Ribbon.
Select Dog and Select Bitch - Sculptured Pewter Relief with Half-Circle Pewter Surround with Select Dog or Bitch banner mounted on a 10½“ Upright Hardwood Plaque with Base, of Standing Great Dane Dog and Reclining Great Dane Bitch.
Awards of Merit - The Award of Merit, a perpetual recognition of the highest qualities in our breed, is a two-inch thick 7” x 12” Polished Acrylic Pyramid. Embedded in its center is a distinctive logo unifying Leonardo DaVinci’s historic study of perfect human proportions and the revered Great Dane Standard. It is symbolic of the harmony and bond between the Great Dane fancier and his beloved breed. This trophy will be presented annually to Award of Merit winners. Awards of Merit may be offered up to a maximum of 10% of the entry in the Best of Breed Class. This award will not be given to the Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Select Dog, or Select bitch winners. Award of Merit designed by Jerry Lobato.
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JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Novice Junior 9 & under 12 yrs • Open Junior 9 & under 12 yrs
Novice Intermediate 12 & under 15 yrs • Open Intermediate 12 & under 15 yrs Novice Senior 15 & under 18 yrs • Open Senior 15 & under 18 yrs
Master
Novice Class ‐ shall be for boys & girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class. A first place in Novice without competition leading to a Best Junior award with competition would count as one win towards moving to Open at a licensed or member show. Junior Handlers who win a third Novice Class with competition, if a win in Novice leads to a Best Junior with competition present it will count as one win towards moving to Open, after the closing of entries for a show are required to transfer their entry from the Novice Class to the Open Class by notifying the Superintendent or Show Secretary prior to the judging of the class at the show.
Open Class ‐ shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old & under 18 years old on the day of the show and who at the time entries close have won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class or if a win in Novice leads to a Best Junior with competition present it will count as one win towards moving to Open in a licensed or member show.
Master Class ‐ for boys & girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have won the 10 first place wins in an Open class with competition. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC National Championship. All Juniors meeting the criteria for this class are required to enter the Master Class & must change their entry the day of the show if entries have already closed. Once the eligibility time frame for that year has passed all participants return to the Open Class to complete for the following year. No entry may be changed or cancelled unless notice of the change or cancellation is received in writing by the Superintendent or Show Secretary named in the premium list to receive entries, prior to the closing date & hour for entries, except that a correction may be made from one age division to another, as well as, move from Master to Open or Open to Novice if a win has been disallowed or the Junior miscalculated number of placements, provided this transfer is made by the Superintendent or Show Secretary prior to the judging of the class at the show.
NOTICE: Junior Handlers must include their AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER on each entry. You may obtain your junior identification number by calling AKC, Judges Education Dept. (919) 233‐9767.
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PRIZES Best Junior Handler - Sculptured Pewter Relief and Circle mounted on an 8” Upright Hardwood Plaque with Base and Great Dane Head.
Best Junior Handler – Smallwood Scholarship of $500 offered by GDCA Charitable Trust in the form of a voucher.
Best Reserve Junior Handler - Smallwood Scholarship of $250 offered by GDCA Charitable Trust in the form of a voucher.
First in Each Class - 3½” Pewter GDCA Medallion Upright on Pewter Base with Pewter Dog Lead Surround mounted on Hardwood Base.
Second through Fourth in Each Class - 2 ½” Pewter GDCA Medallion with Dog Leads Surround mounted Flat on Hardwood Wedge.
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OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS (Ring size 40’ x 50’) Qualifying Score required for all Prizes in Regular Classes “Dog” means either sex. Transfers allowed per AKC regulations.
PLEASE NOTE: Refund of entry fees for bitches entered in Obedience that come in season after the closing date for this show may be obtained by sending a veterinarian’s certificate to the Show Superintendent. This certificate must be postmarked before the opening day of the show or given to the Show Superintendent 30 minutes prior to the start of the show.
OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES
Regular Classes (Each Trial) Novice A • Novice B • Open A • Open B • Utility A • Utility B
Optional Titling Classes (Each Trial) Beginner Novice A • Beginner Novice B
Non-Regular Classes (Tuesday Trial) Veterans
Non-Regular Classes (Wednesday Trial) Brace • Team
Team Class: This Class will be for teams of any four dogs that are eligible under these regulations. Five dogs may be entered, one to be considered an alternate for which no entry fee will be required. However, the same four dogs will perform all exercises. Dogs may be handled by the owner or any other person, need not be entered in another class at the same trial, and need not have obedience titles. A separate official entry form will be completed in full for each dog entered. No dog will be entered on more than one team. There will be two judges, one of whom will call orders while the other scores the team’s performance. The teams will be judged one at a time, except for the group exercises, which will be done with no more than four teams (16 dogs) in the ring. The dogs on a team will perform the exercises simultaneously and will be judged as specified for the Novice Class, except that a Drop on Recall will be used in place of the Recall exercise. In all exercises except the Drop on Recall, the teams have the option of executing the judge’s orders on the team captain’s repeat of the command. In the Figure Eight portion of the Heel on Leash exercise, five stewards will be used. The stewards will stand 8 feet apart in a straight line. Each handler, with the dog sitting in heel position, will stand about equidistant from each of two stewards with all members of the team facing the same direction. On orders from the judge, the team will perform the Figure Eight, each handler starting around the steward on his/her left and circling only the two stewards between whom he/she had been standing. In the Drop on Recall exercise, the handlers will leave their dogs simultaneously on order of the judge. The dogs will be called or signaled in, one at a time, on a separate order from the judge to each handler. Handlers will, without any additional order from the judge, command or signal their dogs to drop at a spot midway between the line of dogs and the handlers. Each dog will remain in the down position until all four have been called and dropped. The judge will give the order to call the dogs, which will be called or signaled simultaneously. The finish will be done in unison on order from the judge.
Veterans Class: This class will be for dogs that have an AKC approved obedience title and are six (6) years or older on the date of the trial. The exercises shall be performed and judged as in the Novice Class. Dogs may be entered in another class or classes.
Brace Class: This class will be for two dogs that are eligible under these regulations and capable of performing the Novice exercises. The dogs need not be owned by the same person but will be handled by one handler. Dogs may be shown unattached or coupled (the coupling device will not be less than six inches in overall length). Whichever method is used will be continued throughout all exercises. A separate official entry form will be completed in full for each dog entered. Exercises, performances, and judging will be as in the Novice Class. The brace should work in unison at all times. Either or both dogs in a brace may be entered in another class or classes.
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OBEDIENCE PRIZES – First Trial Only Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes - Karla Callahan Memorial Trophy: Sculptured Pewter Relief & Circle Surround Mounted on a 10½” Upright Hardwood Plaque with Base, Sitting Great Dane with Dumbbell.
Highest Combined Scoring Dog in Open B & Utility - Sculptured Pewter Relief & Circle Surround mounted on an 8” Hardwood Plaque with Base, Sitting Great Dane with Dumbbell.
First in Each Regular or Non-Regular Class - Sculptured Pewter Medallion with Dog Lead Surround Mounted Flat on Hardwood Wedge Base.
Second through Fourth in Each Regular and Non-Regular Class -Sculptured Pewter Medallion with Dog Lead Surround with a Loop for a Neck Ribbon in Appropriate Placement Color with GDCA National Specialty and Placement Printed on Ribbon.
OBEDIENCE PRIZES – Second Trial Only All Placements ‐ Hand crafted wood Great Dane profile. Donated by Sandra Ewing in memory of CH Kappadane's Mystik Blue Smoke CDX RAE AX MXJ OF and Wysiwyg's Mystik Lady Guenivere CDX BN RE AX AXJ NJP.
OBEDIENCE PRIZES – Both Trials Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Obedience Classes – Blue & Gold Rosette offered by GDCA. High Combined Score in Open B & Utility – Blue & Green Rosette offered by GDCA.
RALLY OBEDIENCE CLASES Novice A • Novice B • Intermediate • Advanced A • Advanced B
Excellent A • Excellent B • Master RAE (entries in Advanced B & Excellent B)
RACH (entries in Advanced B, Excellent B, & Master)
According to Chapter 1, Section 24 of AKC Rally Regulations, entries will be limited. Each judge will be limited to a total of 8 hours of judging time per day.” Rally Trials will be limited as follows: Tuesday limited to 100 entries; Wednesday limited to 100 entries. When rally entries are limited, AKC requires that RAE class & RACH class be listed in the premium. If due to entry limits an exhibitor cannot be entered in both the Advanced B and Excellent B classes, the RAE class will be considered closed and any subsequent entries for this class will be unacceptable in their entirety. If due to entry limits an exhibitor cannot be entered in the Advanced B, Excellent B and Master classes the RACH class will be considered closed and any subsequent entries for this class will be unacceptable in their entirety.
RALLY PRIZES – First Trial Only First in Each Class - Sculptured Pewter Medallion with Dog Lead Surround Mounted Flat on Hardwood Wedge Base.
Second through Fourth in Each Class - Sculptured Pewter Medallion with Dog Lead Surround with a Loop for a Neck Ribbon in Appropriate Placement Color with GDCA National Specialty and Placement Printed on Ribbon.
RALLY PRIZES – Second Trial Only All Placements ‐ Hand crafted wood Dane profile. Donated by Sandra Ewing in memory of CH Kappadane's Mystik Blue Smoke CDX RAE AX MXJ OF and Wysiwyg's Mystik Lady Guenivere CDX BN RE AX AXJ NJP.
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RALLY PRIZES – Both Trials High Combined Triple Score in Advanced B, Excellent B, & Master – Blue & Red Rosette offered by GDCA. High Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B – Blue & Green Rosette offered by GDCA. High Combined in Advanced B & Excellent B – Leather Leash offered by Dana Sikes in memory of CH Ashton’s Blonde Ambition CD, BN, RAE9, NA, NAJ, RATN
AGILITY COMPETITION (See Separate Premium List for Agility Information)
AGILITY TRIAL SECRETARY Keletova Trial Services, Linda Walker 24693 Sugar Hill Road, Carrollton, VA 23314
757-268-7360 • Email: [email protected]
OBEDIENCE / RALLY / AGILITY INVITATIONAL EVENT
Ten of the top competitors in Obedience (Novice, Open, & Utility), Rally (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent, & Master), and Agility (Novice, Open, & Excellent) have been invited to participate in this exciting special attraction. Each dog will need to enter both trials for Obedience or Rally, or both the Standard class & Jumpers with Weaves class for Agility. Their Invitational placement will be based on the combined scores of the two classes entered with the winner in each class being acknowledged as 2019 GDCA Novice, Open, or Utility Obedience Invitational Champion, or 2019 GDCA Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent, or Master Rally Invitational Champion, or 2019 GDCA Novice, Open, or Excellent Agility Invitational Champion. All Invitational competitors will receive a personalized rosette showing their 2019 Invitational participation for the class.
For additional information, contact Tracy Powell at [email protected].
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PARADE OF CHAMPIONS, TITLEHOLDERS & VETERANS
All Champions of Record, Titleholders, or Veteran Great Danes that are at least six (6) years old are eligible to enter the Parade. This is a non‐competitive parade. Each Great Dane entered in the Parade will receive a Rosette imprinted with the dog’s name. All titles will be announced. Please note “Parade” on the regular entry form under “Additional Classes.” The entry fee is $27.00 Notice to All Parade Exhibitors: If you plan to exhibit your dog(s) in the parade and want to use your own music, please follow these instructions for submission of music and information:
• Music is to be sent in by September 1, 2019 to the Parade Chairperson, Susan Davis Shaw, 52 East Street, Hanover, MA 02339 or emailed to: [email protected]
• No music will be used if received after September 1, 2019.
• Music is to be limited to one-minute and in MP3 format on a flash drive (thumb drive). The Flash Drive should be labeled with the name of the owner & name of Dog. These can be picked up after the parade is complete.
• Recordings will be played from the beginning, so please record your audio file to start at the part of the song you choose to use.
• Music should be labeled with the name of the owner, registered name of the dog, and if the dog will be in the Parade of Champions and Titleholders or Parade of Veterans
• Please include a typed or legibly written paragraph with the dog’s registered name, dog’s call name (please include phonetic spelling if you think the dog’s name may be mispronounced), date of birth, titles and/or accomplishments, and any other story you might like to share that will fit in the one (1) minute time frame.
• Please include your email and phone contact information in case we need to contact you with any questions.
30 minutes before the Parades begin, there will be a board with entry numbers posted ringside so that you can see in what order the dogs will be exhibited. Please remember to check in on time, to keep things running smoothly.
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HOTEL RESERVATIONS The host hotel is full.
Limit of 2 dogs per room. One-time charge of $50 pet fee. Any changes or cancellations to your reservation must be sent directly to:
Rita K Suddarth at [email protected]
Directions to The Founders Inn Airports: Norfolk International Airport is 12 Miles from Host Hotel. Shuttle available for a fee, dogs allowed. Contact the hotel directly, in advance.
From the North and the South The hotel address is 5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 and is located off Interstate 64 at Exit 286B. The hotel will be on the right immediately off the exit. If you are coming from the North & plan to use Route 13, which uses the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, check height & propane requirements at www.cbbt.com.
RV Directions for turning in to the hotel site will be sent with your RV space confirmation. For specific directions, refer to your preferred map program.
OTHER HOTELS Delta Marriott Chesapeake Norfolk Aloft Chesapeake
725 Woodlake Dr 1454 Crossways Blvd Chesapeake, VA 23320 Chesapeake, VA 23320
757-523-1500 757-410-9562
INTERNATIONAL GUESTS Chairpersons: Glenda Cole • [email protected]
Marie Somershoe • [email protected] Dean Williams • [email protected]
Please let us know if you will be joining us.
We want to make your stay with us memorable and enjoyable.
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RV PARKING Chairperson: Carmella Jichetti • 718-839-4555 • [email protected] The parking rate is $600.00 for the week or any portion thereof which includes 50 amp electric. Power will be available noon Sunday, 10/6/2019 to noon Sunday 10/13/2019. (If you arrive prior to or leave after these dates, you will have to use your own generators). Maximum stay is 10 nights.
Water will be available by the community joining of hoses. The fitness center & showers will be available. Honey Wagon will be Scheduled during the week at rig owner’s expense. Outside grilling is not permitted. No consumption of exposed alcoholic beverages outside the RV units.
Parking confirmation with assigned spaces will be mailed. Be sure to read the directions for pulling into the Hotel parking area. THERE WILL BE ATTENDANTS TO DIRECT YOU TO YOUR DESIGNATED LOCATION. Deadline to cancel is 9/1/2019. No refunds will be made after this date.
GOLF CART RESERVATIONS Chairperson: Carmella Jichetti • 718-839-4555 • [email protected]
4 Seat Golf Cart rental fee is $300 for the week or any portion thereof. Pickup – Sunday 10/6/2019. • Return – Sunday 10/13/2019.
AUCTION Please consider making a donation of either Great Dane art or memorabilia, or any other item of interest to support the auction. Contact Karen Desjardins at [email protected] by 9/15/2019. We are also soliciting donations for a fund that will be used to purchase auction items. Please visit the website to donate.
CATALOG ADVANCE PURCHASE Pre-Order the National Catalog (Conformation, Obedience, Rally) by 9/1/2019.
https://gdca.org/shop/national-store/catalog-sales/ Pick up beginning Tuesday 10/8/2019.
CATALOG ADVERTISING Deadline 8/15/2019
All color Ads. Cost is $75.00 per page. Ads can be emailed to Eve Williams at [email protected] or mailed to
Eve Williams 227 Grafton Turnpike Road, Canaan, NH 03741
HEALTH CLINICS Chairperson: Rita K Suddarth • [email protected]
Acupuncture & Chiropractic Sessions – Jessica Mattingly, DVM Session Dates: Wednesday, 10/9/2019 – 9:00 am – 4:00 (Lunch Break from 12:00-12:45)
Chiropractic: $70 (30 Minutes) Acupuncture: $130 (60 Minutes) Acupuncture & Chiropractic: $155 (Combo Appointment 60 Minutes)
Thursday, 10/10/2019 – 9:00 am – 4:00 (Lunch Break from 12:00-12:45)
Chiropractic: $70 (30 Minutes) Acupuncture: $130 (60 Minutes) Acupuncture & Chiropractic: $155 (Combo Appointment 60 Minutes)
Limited availability so reserve early https://gdca.org/shop/national-store/health-clinics/acupuncture-chiropractic-sessions/
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HEALTH CLINICS CONTINUED Cardiac Clinic – Dr Tyrrell Thursday, 10/10/2019 & Friday, 10/11/2019 Clinic starts at 8:00 a.m. each day. Cost: $100 per dog Limited to 40 dogs per day. https://gdca.org/shop/gdca-store/cardiac-clinic/
EDUCATION SEMINARS Chairperson: Rita K Suddarth • [email protected]
Canine Chagas Disease – Dr. Roy Madigan 2-Hour lecture on Canine Chagas’ Disease presented by Dr. Roy Madigan. Session Date: Tuesday 10/8/2019 – 30 Minutes After Conclusion of Futurity Judging Cost: $25.00 https://gdca.org/shop/national-store/educational-seminars/canine-chagas-disease/
Animal Communicator - Chris Stakes To learn more about Chris visit her Facebook Page – Chris Stakes, Animal Communicator. Wednesday, 10/9/ 2019 – 9:00 am – 4:00 (Lunch Break from 12:00-12:45)
Sessions: 15 Minutes – $40.00 30 Minutes – $75.00
Thursday, 10/10/2019 – 9:00 am – 4:00 (Lunch Break from 12:00-12:45) Sessions: 15 Minutes – $40.00
30 Minutes – $75.00 https://gdca.org/shop/national-store/educational-seminars/animal-communicator/
CGC, CGCA, & Therapy Dog Testing Programs – Jeff Ball & Kira Wright Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. will be offering Therapy Dog Testing, AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing, & AKC Community Dog Testing. To learn more about therapy dogs or the Therapy Test, visit their website at http://www.golden-dogs.org/ or if you have any questions about the test contact Kira Wright at [email protected]. Session Date: Monday 10/7/2019 Cost: Each test is $20 and pre-booking is recommended. https://gdca.org/shop/national-store/testing-programs/testing-programs/
Judges Education - Bob Edison Open to all licensed judges and those applying within a year and includes the seminar, mentoring, & a national catalog. Friday, 10/11/2019 - Classroom & Hands On Saturday, 10/12/2019 - Ringside Mentoring during BOB Cost is $40. Deadline to register is 9/1/2019 https://gdca.org/shops/national-store/judges-education/
Breeders Education – Cindy Harwin & Joy Lobato Ringside mentoring followed by classroom discussion after Futurity Monday, 10/7/2019 Cost is $25.00 Deadline to register is 9/1/2019 https://gdca.org/shops/national-store/breeder-education/
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JUNIOR HANDLER PARTY Chairperson: Sarah Blakeslee • [email protected]
Party will be on Friday, 10/11/2019 late afternoon after judging. All Juniors are welcome to attend. Deadline to register is 9/1/2019
MEAL PACKAGES Chairperson: Lisa Barratt • [email protected]
3 Meal Deal Plan 140.00 per person 1 Top 20 Dinner, 1 Auction Dinner, and 1 Awards Dinner
Individual Dinner Prices: Top 20 Buffet Dinner – Virginia BBQ $50.00 per person Wednesday Auction Buffet Dinner – Pasta Buffet $40.00 per person Thursday Awards Dinner – Seated $55.00 per person Saturday
Menus are available on the GDCA website. Reserved seating available at all dinners.
RAFFLE Chairpersons: Melissa Ekis • [email protected]
Please contact: Melissa Ekis at [email protected] for donations for the general raffle. Sterling Moffat at [email protected] for the performance raffle.
Kathie Shea at [email protected] for the rescue raffle.
TROPHY DONATIONS Chairperson: Debbi Jones • 757-650-8864 • [email protected]
Trophy donations can be designated to the General Trophy Fund or to one of the Companion Events under the Performance Trophy Fund.
Receive free raffle tickets for your donation which can be used at either the Raffle Room or the performance raffle table.
The final deadline for donor’s name to appear in the catalog is 8/15/2019.
T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS AND BLANKETS Chairperson: Diane Husar • [email protected]
We are excited to offer the following in a large variety of colors and sizes! Short Sleeve T-Shirts Long Sleeve T-Shirts ¼ Zip Cadet Pullover Sweatshirts Crew Neck Sweatshirts
Hooded Full Zip Sweatshirts Baseball Caps Beach Towels Plush Throws
Visit the online store to purchase these beautiful items. Deadline to order is 9/1/19.
VENDOR BOOTH SPACE Chairperson: Diane Husar • [email protected]
No more Vendor space is available. If you have a change to your existing booth space, please contact Diane Husar.
PLEASE VISIT THE GDCA WEBSITE https://gdca.org/shows/national-specialties/
FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE ABOVE ITEMS.
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ATTENTION EXHIBITORS Trophies and Prizes will be awarded in the judging ring. All trophies and prizes must be claimed on the day of the show. None will be mailed. The Club reserves the right to substitute an unavailable prize with one of equal or greater value. Exhibitors are advised to make themselves familiar with the agreement of the American Kennel Club referred to on the reverse side of the entry blanks that accompany this premium list. Rule Books are available at the Superintendent’s table at the show or may be obtained from the American Kennel Club, 5580 Centerview Drive, Raleigh NC 27606-3390. The Great Dane Club of America, GDCA NE Division, its superintendents or their employees will not be responsible for any damage to any dog exhibited whether the result of accident or other causes and in addition assumes no responsibility for any loss damage or injury sustained by an exhibitor or handler. It is distinctly understood that every dog at this show is in the care and custody of his owner or handler the entire time the dog is in the show buildings, on the show premises, or any hotel associated with the show. No grooming tables, pens or exhibitor’s setups will be allowed in the aisles and all grooming must be done away from the judging ring in areas specified by the club. All crating/exercise pens will be at the discretion of the Grounds Committee. Dog owners will be responsible for clean-up. Dog owners and/or handlers are responsible for any damage to hotel property caused by their dogs. This applies to the Founder's Inn & Spa property and all other hotels used for this specialty. Hotel personnel may enter a room when it is not occupied. They will report the condition of the room to the Hotel Liaison. An Event Committee may be convened as a result of any damage to hotel rooms, grounds or premises by hotel guests, owners, exhibitors or their dogs. The Event Committee can recommend suspension of privileges of the American Kennel Club if person(s) are found guilty. There is no provision offered for un-entered dogs at this show. Do not leave dogs in closed vehicles. Dogs shall not be tied to bushes, shrubs, trees or other permanent fixtures or otherwise left unattended in any public area. All Dogs present must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or in an ex-pen. No flexi-leads are permitted in the exhibit hall. Dogs must be crated when left alone in hotel rooms. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal & external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. No gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside any building or within 100 feet of any tent in which this dog show is conducted. The welfare of any child is the responsibility of its parent(s). It is expressly understood that parents will exercise control and restraint over their children throughout the event.
NO DOGS ALLOWED IN HOTEL LOBBY, DINING AREAS, POOL, LAKE, OR THE ENGLISH GARDEN.
NO CRATES PERMITTED IN EXHIBIT HALL JUDGING AREA.
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NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS Telephone and Unsigned Entries Cannot be Accepted. Entries Not on Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. MAIL ALL ENTRIES TO: JIM RAU DOG SHOWS, LTD., Superintendent, P.O. Box 6898, Reading PA 19610. Entries received without fees will not be accepted. Acknowledgment of entries will be made as soon as practicable after closing via mail or email. Should such acknowledgment not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please notify Jim Rau Dog Shows 610-376-1880. Make all Checks and Money Orders payable to Rau Dog shows, Ltd. Please mail checks or money orders with entries. Superintendent assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. Returned Checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Superintendent will add a $20.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. FAX Entries: 24 Hour FAX Service (610) 376 4939. Both sides of the entry form must be transmitted. Entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the number of pages, what show and how many dogs per show. Visa or MasterCard number, expiration date and cardholder’s name must appear on each entry. Fax entries must be received by the closing hour/date. Fax fee: $4.00 per entry in addition to entry fee. All Credit Card Entries, regardless of method submitted, are processed through the Fax program and are charged the $4.00 processing Fee. This Fax Fee is subject to change without notice. CANADIAN Exhibitors must make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS. The Superintendent assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. A Recording Fee of 50 cents for each dog and an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.00 will be required for each recordable single-entry class at any Licensed or Member Club Show or Obedience Trial. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 11, Section 2). A $3.50 AKC Recording Fee will be required for the first entry in Rally and $3.00 for each additional entry in Rally. (American Kennel Club Rally Regulation, Chapter 1, Section 5). A $2.00 Event Service Fee will be required for each entry in 4‐6 Month Beginner Puppy. These Fees are paid to the American Kennel Club. No Entry shall be made, and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions for its acceptance. Entry Fees shall not be refunded if a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snowstorms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, must be considered for the health & safety of the dogs, exhibitors, & spectators. The well-being of dogs, exhibitors, & spectators is of paramount importance and if it is necessary to cancel or stop the show before completion, no refund of entry will be made. Declination of Entries. The Great Dane Club of America, Inc. may decline any entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness or other causes and no one shall have any claim or recourse against the Club or any official thereof. No Refund for Duplicate Entries. We will make every effort to find all duplicate entries, but if a dog has been processed, no refund will be made. Errors on Entry Blanks. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such errors, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date. Dogs May arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. Judges will not wait for Any Dog Holding Up a Class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in judging ring when their classes are called to be judged. The show-giving club and the superintendent have no obligation or responsibility for providing service through a public address system or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required.
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The Show Committee/Superintendent will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, nor assume any liability in the event of an accident or misfortune to either dogs or exhibitors participating in this show. Entry Form Changes, additions or corrections MUST be received in writing or by telegram prior to the closing of entries. Those received by telephone are NOT acceptable. The Show-Giving Club, the Show Superintendent, their agents, employees, etc. assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers or to any of their dogs or property and further assume no responsibility of injury to children not under the control of their parents or guardians. Effective May 1, 2006, an administrative fee of $2.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries.
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