14TH INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY

PUPPY & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

THURSDAY, JANUARY 07, 2016

EMPIRE EQUESTRIAN PARK & POLO FIELD

INDIO, CALIFORNIA

ENTRIES CLOSE 12:00 PM, NOON (PST)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015

PREMIUM LIST

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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION

Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American

Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Mr. James P. Crowley, Secretary

GREATER SAN DIEGO WHIPPET ASSOCIATION

14TH INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY

PUPPY & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Thursday, January 7, 2016 EMPIRE EQUESTRIAN PARK & POLO FIELD

Avenue 51 & Monroe St., Indio, CA

Event Hours 7 AM – 6 PM

Entries Close: 12:00 PM, NOON (PST) ~ Wednesday, December 23, 2015

SHOW SECRETARY

Doris Bandoian, 1220 N. Richfield Rd., Anaheim, CA 92807 Voice: (714) 996-1489 (Mon.-Fri. 9AM-3PM PT)

Doris@Bandoian-Butler.com

ONLINE ENTRIES available for this show at: www.Bandoian-Butler.com PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE CLOSE OF ENTRY DAY.

If you enter on a close of entry day please submit prior to 9:00 AM (PST).

FAX Entries Not Accepted. Online entries are invoiced through PayPal. Online Fee - $4.00 per dog per show.

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERN THIS SPECIALTY SHOW Event #2016224202

LICENSED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB This Is an Unbenched Specialty Show.

All Judging To Be Held Outdoors Dogs Need Only Be Present for the Judging of Their Class. Dogs Not Needed for Further Judging May Be Excused.

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GREATER SAN DIEGO WHIPPET ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

President ………………………………………...……………………..Rich Bergman Vice President………………………………….. …………………………....Patti Mix Treasurer………………………………………………………………….Norm Rufing Secretary ………………………………………………………………..Sherie O’Neill 13535 Samantha Ave., San Diego, CA 921299

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jo Rufing • Leslie Smith • Henry Heil

Gerry Macauley • Debbey Bartos

SHOW COMMITTEE

Show Chairman….…………………………………………………..Mickey Polimeni 1651 Avacado Dr., Vista, CA 92083 760.630.2005 polihsky@pacbell.net

Ring Steward………………………………………………………………Cindy Scott Trophies & Awards …………………………………………………….Lori Lawrence Hospitality…………….………………………………………………...Dianne Bowen Catalog Advertising…..…………………………………………………..Deana Jaffe

VETERINARIAN ON CALL

Valley Animal Medical Center ~ (760) 342-4711 46920 Jefferson St., Indio, CA 92201

(1.5 miles from the Polo Grounds) Office Hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with 24-Hour Emergency Care

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY VET Animal Emergency Clinic of the Desert ~ (760) 343-3438

72374 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms, CA

Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians' recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropri-ate vaccinations. ALL DOGS MUST HAVE PROOF OF RABIES INFORMATION AVAIL-ABLE. ALL County Ordinances and State Laws must be followed.

PHOTOGRAPHER Rich Bergman………………………………………..PO Box 637, Lakeside, CA 92040-0637

Phone (619) 443-2711 ~ FAX (619) 443-1041 ~ fotok9s@yahoo.com

Only This Photographer May Enter Ring To Take Photographs

NOTICE: All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEO TAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Greater San Diego Whippet Association or in persons whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the show grounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant the Club the right to photograph, televise, video tape, audio tape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner.

JUDGES Mrs. Claudia Milller (99859)(p)…....……....…………...…………………………….……….Conformation

8205 W. 67th Pl., Arvada, CO 80004-3386

Mrs. Lori L. Wilson……………………………….....…...……………................Junior Showmanship 348 Johnson St., Modesto, CA 95354

Melanie Hidinger ……………..………………………….………………….Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes 220 Verbena St., Nipimo, CA 93444

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BEST OF BREED COMPETITION

The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record. Dogs which according to their owners records have completed the requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed. The entry and showing of dogs whose championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where a dog completed the requirements for a championship according to the owner’s records. If, at the end of the 90 day period, the championship of a dog has not been confirmed by AKC, no further entries of the dog for Best of Breed competit ion are to be made until its championship has been confirmed by AKC.

GRAND CHAMPION SELECT When quality warrants, after Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex are awarded, a Select Dog (SD) and Select Bitch (SB) may be chosen from the remaining Champions (Non Regular Class winners that are Champions and Qualify for BOB are eligible) - (WD or WB are not eligible) (AKC Dog Show Rules, Chapter 3, Section 14, Effective 5-12-10)

AWARD OF MERIT Four Award of Merits may be presented in addition to Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex and AKC Select Awards. The Judge may, at his or her discretion, award all or none of the Rosettes .

AMATEUR OWNER HANDLER CLASS ELIGIBILITY For non-champion dogs at least 6 months of age. Dogs must be handled in the class by the registered owner of the dog. Entry is limited to exhibitors who have never been a professional handler, an AKC-approved conformation judge, or employed as an assistant to a profes-sional 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 of the AKC Dog Show Rules). Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs to a professional handlers’ organization, distributes rate cards, or otherwise advertise or represent themselves as handling dogs for pay.

BRED BY EXHIBITOR CLASS ELIGIBILITY All dogs entered in the 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. Family members must be both a breeder and owner of record to exhibit in the class. Best Bred-By Exhibitor will be selected from the Bred-By-Exhibitor winners following the judging of Best of Breed & Award of Merit Competition. Only dogs not defeated in the Bred-By-Exhibitor Class are eligible to compete.

BEST PUPPY CLASS ELIGIBILITY Best Puppy will be selected from the Puppy Class winners (6-9, 9-12) following the judging of Best of Breed & Award of Merit Competition. Only dogs not defeated in a Puppy Class are eligible to compete.

BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR CLASS ELIGIBILITY Best Bred by Exhibitor will be selected from the Bred by Exhibitor Class winners following the judging of Best of Breed & Award of Merit Competition. Only dogs not defeated in a Bred by Exhibitor Class are eligible to compete.

NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING SINGLE DOG ENTRIES NOTE: Winners from these classes are eligible, if undefeated in another class for Best of Breed Competition.

Veteran 7 & under 10 years, 10 years & older (classes divided by sex) *Chapter 11, Section 8: of the “Rules Applying to Dog Shows” provides that a neutered male may be entered as a Veteran Dog in the Veteran Dog Class and a spayed bitch may be entered as a Veteran Bitch in the Veteran Bitch Class.”

NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING MULTIPLE DOG ENTRIES NOTE: As the judges' decision in these classes will be 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 the class will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won any of these classes. * STUD DOG CLASS - For Stud Dogs and two of their Get. It is not necessary that the Get be under the same ownership as that of the Stud Dog. The Stud Dog may be entered separately in one of the regular classes, or if a Champion of Record, in the Best of Breed Competition, but MUST be entered in the Stud Dog Class. The Get MUST be entered in one of the regular conformation classes or for Best of Breed Competition. No Stud Dog or his Get may be shown as a part of another unit. The Stud Dog shall be considered as one entry and requires one entry fee. The Stud Dog must be shown in the ring with the Get. The class will be judged on the merits of the Get. While the merits of the Stud Dog are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Stud Dog must be examined to deter-mine if it has a condition that would require disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC Policy, or the standard for its breed. Stud Dog Class fee is $30 as an original class or $25 as an additional class.

* BROOD BITCH CLASS - Same as for the Stud Dog Class except substitute “Brood Bitch” for “Stud Dog” and “Produce” for “Get.”

* Chapter 11, Section 8: of the “Rules Applying to Dog Shows” provides that “a castrated male may be entered as a Stud Dog in the Stud Dog Class and a spayed bitch may be entered as a Brood Bitch in the Brood Bitch Class.”

Puppy Dogs, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Dogs, 9 mos. & under 12 mos.

Dogs, 12 mos. & under 15 mos. Dogs, 15 mos. & under 18 mos Dogs, Amateur Owner Handler

Bred by Exhibitor Dogs American Bred Dogs

Open Dogs Winners Dog

CLASSIFICATION ~ REGULAR CLASSES

Puppy Bitches, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Bitches, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Bitches, 12 mos. & under 15 mos. Bitches, 15 mos. & under 18 mos Bitches, Amateur Owner Handler Bred by Exhibitor Bitches American Bred Bitches Open Bitches Winners Bitch

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CATALOG ADVERTISING

Full page Black & White: $40.00 Full page Color : $50.00

Full page Color Inside Cover & Back Outside Page : $55.00

Camera-ready full page ads must be no more than 4-1/2”W by 7-1/2” L (1/2” margins)

Mail or email camera ready ads OR ad copy, photo(s) and check payable to GSDWA to:

DEANA JAFFE, 5208 ALTA VISTA ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92109 858-245-3843 DEANA@SANDIEGOCOMPUTER.COM

FEDERAL EXPRESS~UPS~EXPRESS MAIL ACCEPTED

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 16, 2015

RIBBON / ROSETTE 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 Select Dog & Bitch ........... Lt. Blue & White Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed…………………………………………...….……..….Red & White Rosette Best of Breed…………………………………………………………………………...……….Purple & Gold Rosette

NON-REGULAR CLASSES

First Prize …. . ............................................Rose Rosette Second Prize ................................... Brown Rosette Third Prize... ............................... Light Green Rosette Fourth Prize ........................................ Gray Rosette

ADDITIONAL RIBBON PRIZES Best Owner-Handler (NOHS)…….…………………………………………………………………...Maroon Rosette Best Puppy……………………..............................................................................................Dark Green Rosette Best Bred-By-Exhibitor……..……………………………………………………………………..Dark Green Rosette Award of Merit…….…………...............................................................................................Dark Green Rosette Best in Puppy Sweepstakes/Best in Veteran Sweepstakes………………………..……….Pink & Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Puppy Sweepstakes/Veteran Sweepstakes………...............Lavender Rosette Best Junior Handler …………......................................................................................................Rose & Green Rosette

ENTRY FEES

Conformation Entry Fees include $.50 AKC Recording Fee on First Entry and $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee on Each Entry.

If the same dog is entered in more than one class, the highest priced class shall be considered the first entry.

TABULATE CAREFULLY. Because of the cost of processing, no refunds under $10 will be made.

First Entry in Regular or Non-Regular Conformation Class (unless otherwise stated)…………………….$30.00 Each additional entry of the same dog ...................................................................................................... $25.00 Puppy Classes (6-9 mos. & 9-12 mos.) ……………………………………………………………………….$25.00 Puppy Sweepstakes (MUST ALSO be entered in a Regular Class or for Best of Breed) ........................ $15.00 Veteran Sweepstakes (need not be entered in a Regular Class)……………………………………………$15.00 Stud Dog & Brood Bitch……………...…………………………………………………………………………...$30.00 Junior Showmanship………………………………………………………………………….As second entry - FREE

THIS IS A SELF-CLEANING SHOW PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR OWN DOGS

Exhibitors that don’t pick up after their dogs at the hotels or show grounds will be subject to disciplinary action by the Bench Show Committee.

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TROPHIES & PRIZES

Through the Greater San Diego Whippet Association, Rich Bergman offers, for the Best in Bred by Exhibitor Classes, the Photoplay Memorial Trophy, a bronze Whippet statue on a wooden base in memory of Photoplay Whippets. The winners name will be engraved on the trophy. The trophy will remain in the pos-session of the Greater San Diego Whippet Association.

The Greater San Diego Whippet Association will offer items from GoodDogBeds.com/Linda Robbins, through the generosity of its members and friends whose names will be listed in the catalog for the following placements:

BEST OF BREED ~ BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX ~ BEST OF WINNERS WINNERS DOG/BITCH ~ RESERVE WINNERS DOG/BITCH

BEST PUPPY FROM THE REGULAR CLASSES ~ BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR FIRST PLACEMENTS IN ALL REGULAR AND NON-REGULAR CLASSES

2ND THROUGH 4TH PLACE WILL RECEIVE TOYS

The Greater San Diego Whippet Association offers breed motif items for Whippet Best in Puppy/Veteran Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite Sex in Puppy/Veteran Sweepstakes. Stuffed toys will be awarded to first through fourth place in all sweepstakes classes.

NATIONAL OWNER HANDLED SERIES

A Rosette for Best Owner-Handler will be presented.

The AKC Nat ional Owner -Handled Ser ies wi l l be conducted fol lowing Best of Breed judging. A l l dogs in the BOB compet i t ion (inc luding WD & WB) wi l l s tay in the r ing af ter the judge makes thei r placements in BOB compet i t ion. The r ing s teward w i l l ask al l professional handlers, household members and current ass is tants to profess ional handler to leave the r ing and then the judge wi l l then select the Best Owner -Handled (BOH). The dog and i ts owner wi l l cont inue to accrue points for any group placements or Bests in Show.

The top-ranked dogs from the AKC Nat ional Owner -Handled Ser ies are posted on the AKC Nat ional Owner-Handled Ser ies Points Ranking page. Rankings of the dogs compet ing in the Ser ies are compi led based on the Best of Breed, Group, and Best in Show placements in this speci f ic Series compet i tion (See Point Schedule) . The end of year compet i t ion for the AKC Nat ional Owner -Handled Ser ies wi l l be held in conjunct ion wi th the AKC/Eukanuba show in December. Dogs that f inished ranked in the top ten (plus t ies) for thei r breed dur ing the qual i fying per iod wi l l be inv i ted to compete in the compet i t ion. Dogs exhibi ted by profess ional handlers on the day of the event are not el igible for this compet i tion. Dogs exhibi ted by current ass is tants and household members of a profess ional hand ler on the day of the event are not el igible to enter this compet i t ion.

Professional handlers are def ined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a profess ional han-dlers ' organizat ion, dis tr ibuted rate cards, or otherwise adver t ised or represented themselves as han-dl ing dogs for pay wi thin the last f ive years.

For more informat ion about the Ser ies or i f you have quest ions about host ing these events, please contact the AKC Events department at (919) 816 -3579 or eventnews@akc.org.

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION

A Rosette for Best Junior Handler will be presented.

Novice Class - For Boys and 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 at a licensed or member show. Open Class - For Boys and 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 won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Master Class: This class will be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have won 10 Best Junior wins with competition. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC Eukanuba National Championship. All Juniors Meeting the criteria for this class are required to enter the Master Class and may 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 compete for the following year.

BITCHES IN SEASON ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE.

EACH DOG ENTERED MUST BE OF THE BREED FOR WHICH THIS SHOW IS HELD.

Junior Handlers must put their Junior Handler’s number on the entry blank. To obtain a Junior Handler number, call the American Kennel Club (919) 816-3776 or E-mail at juniors@akc.org.

Notice: Be sure all information for Junior Showmanship Classes is entered on the front and back of the entry form. By signing the entry form, certification is given that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship.

front and back of the entry form. By signing the entry form, certification is given that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship.

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SWEEPSTAKES - PUPPY & VETERAN

PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open to all Whippets, who, on the day of the show, will be at least 6 months and under 18 months of age. All dogs entered in Sweepstakes MUST BE entered in a Regular Class or for Best of Breed at this show. Entry fee is $15.00 in addition to the Regular Entry Fee. Entry in the Sweepstakes must be made at the same time and on the same entry form as for the Regular Classes. Write SWEEPSTAKES in the “Additional Class” space and state the AGE DIVISION.

CLASSIFICATION ~ PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES The following age division classes are offered for both Dogs and Bitches:

6 months and under 9 months; 9 months and under 12 months; 12 months and under 18 months

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES ELIGIBILITY: The Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Whippets, who, on the day of the show, will be at least 7 years of age or older. Dogs entered in Veteran Sweepstakes NEED NOT be entered in any other regular classes at this show. Entry fee is $15.00. Write VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES in the “Additional Class” space and state the AGE DIVISION.

CLASSIFICATION ~ VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES The following age division classes are offered for both Dogs and Bitches:

7 years and under 10 years; 10 years and older

DIVISION OF SWEEPSTAKES STAKES ~ PUPPY & VETERAN 30% of the fees are retained by GSDWA to help defray the expenses of these classes. The remainder is divided as follows:

First Place ~ 40%; Second Place ~ 30%; Third Place ~ 20%; and Fourth Place ~ 10%. All prize money is paid in the ring to the person handling the dog.

Undistributed prize money due to absentees is retained by the Club.

The use of Flexi-leads is not permitted on the show grounds,

except in the Obedience practice ring.

FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY, NO BABY STROLLERS OR WHEELED CHILD

CARRIERS ARE ALLOWED ON THE SHOW GROUNDS.

PLEASE CONSIDER ALTERNATE BABY-CARRING DEVICES FOR VEY YOUNG CHILDREN.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ~ Same Location ~

SUPPORTED ENTRY WHIPPET JUDGES

Inland Empire Hound Club

Friday, January 8, 2016

Sweepstakes Breed ~ Deb Martino

Best in Sweepstakes ~ Mrs. Debbie Campbell-Freeman

Breed ~ Mr. Lawrence C. Terricone

Group ~ Ms. Barbara J. O’Neill

“New Year Classic” Kennel Club of Palm Springs

Saturday, January 9, 2016

Breed ~ Mr. Gary L. Andersen

Group ~ Mr. Howard M. Yost

Best in Show ~ Mr. Lawrence C. Terricone

Sunday, January 10, 2016

Breed ~ Mr. Howard M. Yost

Group ~ Mr. Garry K. Newton

Best in Show ~ Mr. William R. Russell

Friday ~ Saturday ~ Sunday: Obedience & Rally Trials

Jack Bradshaw, Superintendent ~ PO Box 227303, Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 727-0136 ~ www.jbradshaw.com

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RESERVED GROOMING SPACE Reserve your space ONLINE now

RESERVED GROOMING TENTS: Reserved grooming space is available for $50.00 per space through Wheres-MySpace.com. All reserved grooming Spaces are approximately 10 x 10 feet. Reserved grooming spaces will be re-served from Wednesday, January 6, 2016 after 2pm thru Sunday, January 10, 2016; however, “your” space will be re-served for your arrival on any day of the cluster.

All reserved grooming spaces will be under the provided grooming tents. No electricity will be provided. Exhibitors and/or handlers are responsible to provide their own generators. The Kennel Club of Palm Springs, Circuit clubs, club members or service providers assume no responsibility for damage/theft of items or injury to dogs at the show. X-pens placed in your space under the tent must have plastic sheeting come up approximately 18” on the backs and sides of exercise pens. X-pens placed adjacent to the grooming tents MUST not block aisle or access to grooming spaces. Remember to keep your space clean. The grooming tents will be checked each night for cleanliness. The Cluster Commit-tee reserves the right to make all decisions concerning assignment of the reserved grooming spaces. VIOLATERS TO THE ABOVE POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND INCLUDING A BENCH SHOW HEARING.

Online Grooming Reservations (www.WheresMySpace.com) RESERVE YOUR SPACE ONLINE at www.WheresMySpace.com. Online grooming reservation begins October 1, 2015. Reservations must be received no later than December 30, 2015. Late fee of $10 per 10x10 will be added for reservations received after December 30, 2015. Online grooming reservations will close when all spaces are sold or January 1, 2016, whichever comes first. Please select the grooming tent you want to be under. The committee will arrange reservations under the tents. Please note on the online for if you have box truck parking. If you wish to be adjacent to another exhibi-tor, please make your online reservations together or indicate request online in comments section. If you reserve different tents, we cannot move you next to one another.

Mailed in Reservations: There is no guarantee on tent location when mailing reservations. The Online Reservation System website www.WheresMySpace.com is highly recommended when making your reservation. If you wish to be adjacent to another exhibitor, please send or make your reservations together or indicate request online in comments section. Every effort will be made to optimize the placement of your space. Exhibitors should have no expectation of being adjacent to any specific exhibitor or ring. One check and form per space or person. Request to set up next to each other must be mailed in the same envelope (No exceptions). All attempts will be made to accommodate requested locations but with No Guarantees. Mailed in reservations should note the tent location preferences. If your desired tent is sold out, the next closest tent will be used. If all of our reserved spaces are filled, your request and payment will be returned.

RESERVE YOUR SPACE ONLINE at www.WheresMySpace.com.

Day Crating Areas: THE SHOW COMMITTEE WILL MARK DAY CRATING AREAS. The Show Committee reserves the right to consolidate spaces or move exhibitors’ items to accommodate other exhibitors. USE OF DRYERS, ELECTRICAL HOOKUP, SCISSORING, BATHING OF DOGS OR OVERNIGHT SETUP IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE DAY CRATING AREAS OF THE MAIN SHOW TENTS. AISLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAR. The Show Committee will desig-nate holding areas near the rings for exhibitors to put crates and tables and Dollies while they are showing. Only approved reserved grooming and non-reserved space may be used for grooming.

NON RESERVED GROOMING AREA: Although grooming reservations are recommended, the Kennel Club of Palm Springs has free grooming areas, without power in the grass areas. Non Reserved Grooming areas will be marked. There is NO FREE GROOMING AREAS UNDER THE GROOMING TENTS. Please bring your own shade. Spaces might be limited - arrive early. The Show Committee reserves the right to consolidate spaces to accommodate exhibitors.

Reservations must be received no later than December 30, 2015. Late fee of $10 per 10x10 will be added for reservations received after December 30, 2015. Fees will not be refunded and reservations cannot be changed after December 30, 2015. Each 10’ x 10’ spot = $50. (i.e. 10 x 20 = $100; 10 x 30 = $150, etc.). Online reservations at WhereMySpace.com

Name________________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

Contact phone_________________________________________________________________________________

Home phone___________________________________________________________________________________

e-mail___________________________________________________________________________________

Number of 10x10 grooming spaces needed______________Grooming Tent #_____________________

Total cost______________ Box Truck parking ( Y / N )

Make Checks payable to Kennel Club of Palm Springs and mail to:

Stephen Cabral grooming@WhersMySpace.com

P.O. Box 1891, Duarte, CA 91009 626-215-9040

Online reservations at www.WheresMySpace.com

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NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

1. Entries must reach the Show Secretary, Doris Bandoian, 1220 N. Richfield Rd., Anaheim, CA 92807-1812, by NOON, Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Fees should accompany entries. The Club and the Show Secretary assume no responsibil-ity for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or agent of the owner. The Club and the Show Secretary assume no responsibility for the owner or owner’s agent entering a dog in a class in which the dog is not eligible to compete, or for entering the same dog twice.

2. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The CLUB will add a collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks for the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. The returned check MUST BE MADE GOOD by cash or money order BEFORE the dog will be allowed in the ring.

3. Exhibitors’ confirmations and judging programs will be mailed to the address given on the entry blank. If not received within a reasonable time prior to the show, notify the Show Secretary. Confirmations returned by the Post Office marked “Undeliverable” will be held at the Show Secretary’s office. PLEASE BRING YOUR CONFIRMATIONS TO THE SHOW.

4. During the hours of judging owners are to be on call, and have their dogs ready to bring into the judging ring promptly in order that judging will not be delayed. Dogs need only be present for their judging. Dogs not needed for further judging may be excused. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to have his dog ready to be shown and at the entrance of the judging ring when the steward calls for the class. Owner of dogs or the handlers of the dogs alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings. This means it is not the responsibility of the ring steward, nor of any agent of the show-giving club to locate any dog, it’s owner or handler, when the dog’s presence is needed in a judging ring. It should be understood by every exhibitor and handler that waiting for dogs to be brought into the ring is a courtesy extended to the owner or handler of the dog. There is no rule of these clubs nor the American Kennel Club that requires a judge to wait for an owner or handler to bring his dog into the ring. Show hours 7 AM to 6 PM.

5. Trophies and prizes will be awarded in the judging ring by completion of the breed and the show secretaries office advised at once, in the event of any discrepancy. All trophies must be claimed the day of the show. None will be mailed.

6. Exhibitors are admonished to make themselves familiar with the agreement of the American Kennel Club, referred to on the reverse side of the entry blanks that accompany the premium list. Rule books may be obtained from the A.K.C., 5580 Centerview Dr., Suite 200, Raleigh, N.C. 27606.

7. The Club, the Show Secretary or the members or employees will not be responsible for the loss of or 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/owner or handler. It is distinctly understood that every dog at this show is in the care and custody and control of his owner or handler/agent during the entire time the dog is on the show premises.

8. No grooming tables, pens or exhibitors setups will be allowed in the aisles and all grooming must be done at least 20 ft . away from the judging ring in areas specified by the club.

9. Entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by veterinarian or judge, barred from competition by action of the Event Committee, or because the dog is ineligible to compete due to being entered incorrectly. There is no refund of entry fees for duplicate entry.

10. Only dogs that are eligible to compete to be allowed on the grounds.

11. The Greater San Diego Whippet Association, 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.

12. 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 will be made.

13. Do not leave any dogs in closed vehicles.

14. A recording fee of 50 cents per dog and an event service fee of $3.00 per entry will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show. These fees are to be collected by the Show-giving Club and paid to the American Kennel Club. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 11, Section 2.)

15. Dogs which according to their owners records have completed the requirements for a championship after the closing of entries for the show but whose championships are unconfirmed, may be transferred from one of the regular classes to the Best of Breed Competition, provided this transfer is made by the Show Secretary at least one half hour prior to the start of the earliest Confirmation judging at the show.

16. Junior Handlers who win a third Novice Class after the Closing of entries for a show may transfer their entry from the Novice Class to the Open Class provided that this transfer is made by the Event Secretary at least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of the earliest conformation judging or one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of Junior Showmanship judging at the Show, whichever is earlier.

17. All persons attending this event hereby waive any claim for damages against the Club, or its, members, in the event a motor vehicle has to be entered to rescue a dog from overheating or improperly vented conditions.

18. All vehicles parked in VIP Parking Area without VIP Pass will be ticketed and fined.

19. Parents and/or Guardians are responsible for the actions of their children.

THE GREATER SAN DIEGO WHIPPET ASSOCIATION, ITS EVENT SECRETARY, THEIR AGENTS, EMPLOY-EES, ETC., WILL USE DUE CARE AND DILIGENCE FOR THE WELFARE OF DOGS AND EXHIBITORS, BUT WILL ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY SUSTAINED BY EXHIBITORS, HANDLERS, OR TO ANY OF THEIR DOGS OR PROPERTY PARTICIPATING IN THESE SHOWS, AND FURTHER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY TO CHILDREN AT THIS SHOW.

ADDITIONAL RULES governing this show are on the back of the entry form and in the AKC rules and Regulations

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OVERNIGHT PARKING INFORMATION

There are three overnight parking areas: two are adjacent to the show area and one is some distance away. Most of the parking is on decomposed granite. One limited area is on grass. Spaces assigned in order received. Balance will be parked in decomposed granite arena. Vehicles parked on grass will be required to have power, as no generators are allowed on the grass, per Empire Polo Club. No dumping of gray water or sewage is allowed. There will be a $25.00 charge for any returned checks. Please note the following parking requirements/restrictions: 1. Those wishing to park together must arrive together. 2. Space changing will not be permitted. All vehicles must park as directed by parking personnel. 3. Confirmation of your reservation will be sent if you enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. 4. All personal generators must be turned off between 11 pm and 6 am daily. 5. All tag vehicles will be required to purchase a tag vehicle pass ($20.00 for the weekend). 6. Tag vehicles must fit into assigned space (not in aisle), or be moved to day-of-show parking area. 7. Any motor home over 40’ long must have two spaces. 8. Any truck & trailer over 40’ must have two spaces, or unhook; note on form. 9. All parking spaces are 22’ wide by 35’ long; over 35’ will be parked in designated rows. 10. No foul or abusive language will be tolerated; anyone not following parking rules will be asked to leave,

and no refunds will be given.

No parking refunds will be made after close of entries. All parking reservations must be received by December 23, 2015. Reservations received after that date will cost an additional $10.00 per night.

Overnight Parking will be limited to 330 reservations

PARKING FEE IS $40.00 PER SPACE, PER NIGHT

Parking Hours:

Wednesday 3-10 PM; Thursday & Friday 6AM-10 PM; Saturday 6-7 AM and after BIS until 10 PM; Sunday 6-7 AM

ELECTRICAL POWER INFORMATION POWER WILL BE AVAILABLE IN OVERNIGHT PARKING AREAS ONLY. The cost is $50.00 (for 30 amps) per night – 2-night minimum (or $90.00 for two 30-amps.) Requests for power not made in advance, will be $10.00 more (cash), per night. Please make your check payable to Event Power Solutions, but mail it to Ron Mattson. You may use your own generator if you so choose. Assignments to parking lots will be made in the order that reservations are received, and NO ELECTRICAL POWER REFUNDS WILL BE MADE. IF YOU ARRIVE BEFORE 5 PM ON CHECK-IN DAY AND PLUG INTO POWER, YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR AN EXTRA DAY OF POWER USAGE, PER EVENT POWER SOLUTIONS. Any damage to Event Power Solutions equipment will be the responsibility of the user. Payment must be made at the time of the occurrence.

Kennel Club of Palm Springs ~ Reserved Overnight Parking

NAME: ________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________

CITY:___________________________________________________ STATE: _________ZIP: __________

PHONE: _________________ CELL: _________________ EMAIL: _______________________________

VEHICLE SIZE: ______________________________ UNHOOK: TAG: _________________

CHECK DAYS: WED. ________ THURS.________ FRI.________SAT.________

NUMBER OF SPACES REQUIRED: _______ ELECTRICAL HOOKUP? YES____ NO ____

MAKE PARKING CHECKS PAYABLE TO: The KENNEL CLUB OF PALM SPRINGS (not to Ron Mattson!),

but please do mail your reservations (with full payment) to:

Ron Mattson, 461 Dena Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320-2904.

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DAY OF SHOW PARKING INFORMATION Note: There are unloading areas at each end of the show grounds.

Valet parking will be available, beginning on Friday, at a charge of $20.00 per day per vehicle.

Some parking areas may be some distance from your ring(s). An unloading area will be provided. Please follow the instructions of parking attendants. Day-of-Show parking will be $10.00 per space. Vehicles requiring more than one space (motor homes, etc.) will be parked in the day-of-show overflow parking lot and will be charged $10.00 per space used. No overnight parking will be allowed in the day of show parking lots. Anyone not following KCPS rules risks having his/her vehicle towed at owners’ expense. No abusive behavior will be tolerated. KCPS and Empire Polo Club assume no responsibility for fire, theft or damage to vehicles or cargo, whether legally or illegally parked. Overnight parking is not permitted on the streets in Indio. Valet parking will be available. Towing Policy Cars parked in the unloading zone will be towed without any public announcement. The towing fee will be $200.00, plus the $10 day-of-show parking fee.

Please Note:

Any hotel or motel listed in this premium list is subject to AKC EVENT COMMITTEE RULES. Exhibitors/spectators are expected to be responsible guests. A report that any exhibitor/spectator at these shows has abused hotel property or verbally abused employees during this weekend may result in disciplinary action. The Greater San Diego Whippet Association and all AKC Licensed dog clubs hosting a show on this weekend reserve the right to decline future Entries from the offending party in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Section 15 of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows.

MOTELS The following are among the motels and hotels in the Indio area that accept dogs. (Some may charge a Security Deposit). PLEASE do not allow your dogs to create a nuisance! We want to maintain the good reputation of the Kennel Club of Palm Springs. Accommodations for exhibitors are becoming increasingly difficult to find everywhere, because of the carelessness of some dog people. La Quinta Resort ~ (760) 564-4111 ~ 49499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, CA – $50.00 Pet Fee non-refundable. Best Western Date Tree Hotel ~ (760) 347-3421

81-909 Indio Boulevard, Indio, CA (special late checkout available for exhibitors) Royal Plaza Inn ~ (800) 228-9559 ~ 82347 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201($10. per night, per dog)America’s Best Value Inn (formerly the Quality Inn) ~ (800)228-5150 or (760) 347-4044

43-505 Monroe St. Indio, CA ($10 per pet, per night) Motel 6 ~ (760) 342-6311 ~ 82-195 Indio Boulevard, Indio, CA Travelodge: ~ (760) 342-0882 ~ 80651 Highway 111, Indio, CA - ($75.00 refundable fee for dogs) Indian Palms Hotel ~ (760) 775-4444 ~ 48-360 Monroe Street, Indio, CA -- ($15.00 pet fee, non-refundable)Residence Inn by Marriott ~ (760) 776-0050

38-305 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA ($75. for up to two pets – non-refundable) Clarion Inn (formerly the Holiday Inn Express) ~ (760) 342-6344 ~ 84-096 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, CA

($25.00 non-refundable pet charge. Covers all nights, multiple dogs.) Indio Super 8 Inn & Suites ~ (760) 342-0264 ~ 81753 Hwy 111, Indio, CA Ask about our Great Kennel Club Rates. (full details see back cover KCPS premium list.)

ATTENTION EXHIBITORS:

GREATER SAN DIEGO WHIPPET ASSOCIATION DOES NOT

AGREE TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS AS SET FORTH ON THE OFFICIAL

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR THIS EVENT.

NO DOG SHALL BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN ANY CLOSED VEHICLE.

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