The American Pomeranian Club, Inc. 2016 National Specialty
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The American Pomeranian Club, Inc. 2016 National Specialty
The American Pomeranian Club, Inc. 2016 National Specialty In Memory of Darrell Baker APC National Specialty March 13 – 16, 2016 Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 11 – 13, 2016 – Agility Trials Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 13 – 16, 2016 Sanctioned Puppy Match Obedience, Rally, Conformation, Junior Showmanship ENTRIES CLOSE: 5:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016, AT THE SHOW SECRETARY'S OFFICE after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. SCHEDULE & LOCATION Friday – March 11, 2016 APC All-Breed Agility Trial (3 days, 3 Trials, 1 Judge) Flying Feet Agility Judge: Carla Boudrot Saturday – March 12, 2016 APC All-Breed Agility Trial APC Board Meeting Flying Feet Agility Presidential Suite Sunday – March 13, 2016 APC Toy Agility Trial Grounds Set Up Pendleton Vendor Set up Sanctioned B Match Meet and Greet Hospitality Flying Feet Agility Crowne Ballroom A, B, & Crowne Ballroom A Crowne Ballroom A Presidential Suite Monday, March 14, 2016 Hospitality Ways & Means Table Auctions APC Pomeranian Obedience Trial APC Pomeranian Rally Trial CGC & CGCA Evaluations APC Pomeranian Sweepstakes Top 20 Showcase Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Hospitality Ways & Means Table Auctions APC Junior Showmanship Judging Living Legends APC Conformation Dog Judging + Veteran Dogs Canine Reproduction Seminar APC Annual Membership Meeting Karaoke Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Hospitality Ways & Means Table Auctions APC Conformation Bitch Judging + Veteran Bitches APC Parade of Titleholders Best of Breed Competition APC Awards Banquet APC Auction Thursday, March 17, 2016 APC Designated Specialty Friday, March 18, 2016 APC Designated Specialty Saturday, March 19, 2016 APC Designated Specialty Sunday, March 20, 2016 APC Designated Specialty Presidential Suite Crowne Ballroom A Crowne Ballroom A Crowne Ballroom A Foyer of Crowne Plaza Crowne Ballroom A Coronet Ballroom Presidential Suite Crowne Ballroom A Crowne Ballroom A Crowne Ballroom A Elliott Room Elliott Room Coronet Room Presidential Suite Crowne Ballroom A Crowne Ballroom A Crowne Ballroom A Crowne Ballroom A Coronet Ballroom Coronet Ballroom Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Louisville Kennel Club Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Louisville Kennel Club Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 2 th rd th rd 97 Annual National, 23 Obedience Trial, 11 Rally Trial, 3 Agility Trial PREMIUM LIST AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB, INC. Member of the American Kennel Club CROWNE PLAZA LOUISVILLE AIRPORT 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40222 1-888-233-9527 SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 – Sanctioned B Match – 2016058808 MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 – Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes – 2016058811 MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 – Obedience Event – 2016058805 MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 – Rally Trial Event – 201658802 TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 – National Specialty Event – 2016058801 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016 – National Specialty Event – 2016058801 There will be classes for Junior Showmanship This Show will be held Indoors & Unbenched SHOW HOURS 6:00 am to 6:00 pm No Dog Owned or Co-Owned by the President, Show Chairman or Show Secretary will be exhibited at this show. Show Secretary Rachal McKee Sager c/o Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. P. O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610 (610) 376-1880 On Site Cell Phone Contact (501) 860-1853 Agility Trial Agility Trial Secretary – Steve Peters (812) 626-1123, petersb16@insightbb.com Flying Feet Agility, 7844 Starlight Road, Floyd Knobs, IN 47119 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. James P. Crowley, Secretary Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 3 OFFICERS, BOARD & SHOW COMMITTEE President Fran Stoll First Vice President Carlene Gilstrap Second Vice President Geno Sisneros Treasurer Kelly D. Reimschiissel Recording Secretary Geneva Coats Corresponding Secretary Victoria Oelerich 79 N. Walnut Street, N Massapequa, NY 11758 (516) 381-2460 corr_sec@americanpomeranianclub.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pat Barnett Cathy Driggers Alane Levinsohn Barbara McClatchey Margaret McKee Celeste Solano AKC DELEGATE Geno Sisneros SHOW COMMITTEE Show Chairman Pat Barnett #11 Wilson Cove Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 (501) 977-1600 barneybarnett1@suddenlink.net Obedience Chairman Barbara McClatchey 57 Poplar Ct, Lake Jackson, TX 77566 (979) 297-7383 udxpom@sbcglobal.net Agility Chairman Sherye Wise 7000 Briscoe Lane, Louisville, KY 40228 (502) 432-1434 pommomky@aol.com Show Secretary Rachal McKee Sager 8391 Spring Set Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (804) 357-1875 National Treasurer Cathy Driggers 765 Cassadage Road, Lake Helen, FL 32744 (386) 846-7175 nationalpay@americanpomeranianclub.org COMMITTEES Awards Chairperson Auctioneer Banquet Catalog Advertising Chief Ring Stewards Exhibitor Gift Bags Facebook Coordinator Grounds Greet & Meet Hospitality Health & Genetics Seminar Judges Education Coordinator Karaoke Live Streaming Reserved Seating Trophies - Conformation Trophies – Obedience & Rally Top Twenty 20 Vendor Booths Ways & Means APC Website Joan Behrend Camilla Knight Carlene Gilstrap Carlene Gilstrap Leah James & Peggy Kates Connie Smith Alane Levinsohn Lane Jackson & David Gilstrap Tammy Hill & Daniel Yona Vikki Oelerich Kelly D. Reimschiissel Aly Bell Elizabeth Heckert Barbara Moore & Carol Kivch Bonnie Stetson Laurie Ford Christine Creasey Becky Jackson Kathy Launderville www.americanpomeranianclub.org Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 4 ENTRY FEES ENTRY FEES (Fees listed below include $.50 AKC Recording fee & $3.00 AKC Event Fee). When a dog is entered in more than one class, the highest priced class is considered the first entry First entry of each dog (Breed & Obedience) Puppy Classes (6-9 & 9-12 months) Bred by Exhibitor Each Additional entry of same dog (Breed, Obedience, Jr. Show) Junior Showmanship Competition Only Puppy Sweepstakes (Must also be entered in a Regular Class) Veteran Sweepstakes (Need not be entered in any Other Class) Brace Class as a unit (Breed or Obedience) All Other Non-Regular Classes (Breed, Obedience) Parade of Champions $30.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 FREE $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 RALLY TRIAL ENTRY FEES st (Including AKC recording fee of $3.50 1 entry & $3.00 additional entry of same dog) First entry of each dog $30.00 Each additional entry of same dog $20.00 SHOW SITE INFO & ACCOMMODATIONS CROWNE PLAZA LOUISVILLE AIRPORT The American Pomeranian Club has reserved a block of rooms for a special rate of $119 plus applicable taxes per night. Reserve a double or king room 1 - 4 guests for this rate. The $119 rate will be good from March 11 – 18, 2016. Reservation deadline will be February 19, 2016. When making your reservations, be sure to state that you are with the American Pomeranian Club Dog Show at 888-233-9527. The hotel requires a $50 ONE TIME NON-REFUNDABLE pet fee per room. A replacement charge will be assessed for any bedspreads, blankets, sheets, etc. damaged or destroyed. The Crowne Plaza requires that all dogs left unattended in guestrooms, be locked in crates and plastic put under the crates. The hotel requires that housekeeping staff be allowed daily access to all guest rooms attendees who do not comply with the rules will be assessed the regular $150 pet fee. The Crowne Plaza is a full service hotel featuring a lounge, full service restaurant, room service, pools, health spa, sauna, guest laundry and more. Hotel guests enjoy the convenience of complimentary airport shuttle. When you arrive at the Louisville airport baggage claim area just give us a call (please retrieve your baggage before calling the hotel). DIRECTIONS TO Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport: Hotel next to I-65 and I-264. It is five minutes from Churchill Downs. Two minutes from the Louisville International Airport, and across the street from the Kentucky Exposition Center. RV PARKING RV Parking allowed if staying in the hotel. If staying in an RV on Crowne Plaza grounds without a room, then the charge is $125.00 per day. Electrical hook-ups are unavailable and generators are not allowed at any time. There is security 24 hours a day. FAIRGROUNDS RV PARKING RV Parking is located at the fairgrounds. Hook-ups are available at a rate of $50 per night, dry dock rate is $30 per night. Space is limited, so be sure to make reservations early. Indoor showers are available. Reservation number is (502) 367-5384. Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 5 JUDGING PANEL ALL REGULAR, NON-REGULAR & JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES Mrs. Kelly D. Reimschiissel 6214 W 10150 N, Highland, UT 84003 PUPPY & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Ms. Lorinda Vasuta 1167 Ridgewood Rd, Sharon Center OH 44274 OBEDIENCE & RALLY Suzanne Hemminger 1170 W. Offner Rd, Peotone, IL 60468 AGILITY TRIAL Carla Boudrot 4010 Eveningside Dr NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 SHOW VETERINARIAN – ON CALL Jefferson Animal Hospital 4504 Outer Loop Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 966-4104 SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER Springfield Photography 316 Skyline Drive, Taylorsville, KY 40071 (502) 694-2299 www.springfieldpoms.com Only the official photographer may take win pictures. Directions Jefferson Animal Hospital: Take Exit 208B on the left to merge onto I65N toward Louisville, continue onto I-24W, take exit 127 onto Outer Loop, turned right onto Outer loop toward Okolona. Destination is on your right. CANDID SHOTS Springfield Photography will also provide ringside candid photographs for this event. Look for their booth to review and purchase candid photos taken. CATALOG ADVERTISING Covers: Front inside $200.00 Back Outside $225.00 Back Inside $175.00 Full Page Color $75.00 Full Page black/white $40.00 Half Page black/white $20.00 (Additional $10 for each photo) Send ad copy and check made payable to the American Pomeranian Club by January 23, 2016. Carlene Gilstrap PO Box 22442, Chattanooga, TN 37422 (706) 539-2355 or (423) 987-0266 You can email your ad copy & photo (all photos must be clear and scanned at no less than 200 dpi) to dcgilstrap@aol.com. VENDOR BOOTH SPACE To reserve your vendor space please contact Becky Jackson at springwoodpoms@aol.com or call 256-762-5958. Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 6 ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE The Annual Meeting of the American Pomeranian Club, Inc. will be held, Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm. APC Members and Guests are invited. Victoria Oelerich, Corresponding Secretary APC NOTIFICATIONS GROOMING AREA The APC has changed the grooming area! The Crowne Ballroom B next to the Crowne A, which is the show room has been rented to meet your grooming space needs. RESERVED SEATING The APC is offering ringside seats for $50 per seat including show catalog. Seats are for the duration of the show. Reserved seating is on a first come, first served basis. When front row seating is filled, you will be allocated to the second row seating. Those wishing to sit together MUST send their payment for seating together with the list of attendees. Payment can be made via Paypal, credit card or mailed with the information of those sitting together with payment in the same envelope. Free seating will be available. CANINE GOOD CITIZEN & CGCA TEST The American Pomeranian Club will host a Canine Good Citizen Test on th Monday, March 14 between the Rally and the Sweepstakes competitions in the ballroom. The Evaluator is Barbara McClatchey. The entry fee is $10.00 per dog. Springfield Photography will do candid shots. As of January 1, 2013, ® Canine Good Citizen became an official AKC title that can appear on the title records of dogs registered or listed with AKC. Dog owners who complete the CGC as a Title process may list the suffix “CGC” after the dog’s name. As a result of frequent, ongoing requests from dog owners and instructors for AKC to recognize CGC as a title, dog owners will have the option of having CGC added to their dog’s title record and appear as a part of the dog’s titled name. LIVING LEGENDS If you would like your dog recognized, this is for all our Living Legends. To be eligible: 12 years of age or older, have at least One (1) AKC Title or an APC Historical Award, need not be present nor entered in the Specialty. A fee of $25.00 to have your name listed in the catalog with dog’s name, birthdate, and a brief bio. Send entries and fees to: Margaret McKee, 2426 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063 by January 21, 2016. Awards will be made in the show ring prior to the judging of Dog Classes on Tuesday. Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 7 RIBBON & ROSETTE AWARDS REGULAR CLASSES First Prize Blue Rosette Second Prize Red Rosette Third Prize Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize White Rosette Reserve Winners Purple & White Rosette Winners Purple Rosette Best of Winners Blue & White Rosette Best of Breed Purple & Gold Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed or Variety Red & White Rosette Select Light Blue & White Rosette Awards of Merit Dark Green Rosette Best Veteran Dark Green Rosette Best Bred-By Dark Green Rosette Best American Bred Dark Green Rosette Best Puppy Dark Green Rosette OBEDIENCE CLASSES High in Trial Blue & Gold Rosette Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & Utility Combined Dark Green & Blue Rosette Qualifying Score Dark Green Rosette RALLY CLASSES 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 SWEEPSTAKES Best Junior in Sweepstakes Lavender Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best Junior in Sweepstakes Dark Green Rosette Best Senior in Sweepstakes Dark Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best Senior in Sweepstakes Lavender Rosette Grand Sweepstakes Winner Pink & Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Grand Sweepstakes Winner Lavender Rosette Best Veteran in Sweepstakes Dark Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best Veteran In Sweepstakes Lavender Rosette NEW TITLE ROSETTE Any dog completing a new title in Conformation, Obedience or Rally – Rosettes by Margaret R McKee and Rachal McKee Sager Idlewyld Pomeranians. GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS Will be awarded at the judge’s discretion to: Best Best Senior in of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to best of Breed, Select Dog, Select Bitch according to AKC guidelines. AWARDS OF MERIT At the judge’s discretion, additional recognition (Awards of Merit) may awarded separately for: Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Select Dog, Select Bitch, and up to Five (5) Awards of Merit. No dog shall receive more one (1) of these awards. PARADE OF CHAMPIONS & TITLEHOLDERS All Pomeranians that are AKC Champions of Record or AKC Titleholders are eligible to enter the Parade. Dogs need not be entered in any other class to participate, but the entry form must have "Parade" on it. Please include a resume about the dog with the entry. This will be read during the Parade. Each participant will receive a commemorative Rosette. Resumes will not be accepted at the show. Parade of Championships will be before BOB judging. NOTE At the National Specialty, the dogs designated Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve Winners Bitch will be awarded the three-point major, provided the number of dogs competing in the regular classes of the Reserve Winner’s sex total at least twice the number required for a five point major in the region in which the event is held. Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 8 CLASSIFICATION & ELIGIBILITY CLASSIFICATION REGULAR CLASSES Puppy Dogs, 6 months and under 9 months Puppy Bitches, 6 months and under 9 months Puppy Dogs, 9 months and under 12 months Puppy Bitches, 9 months and under 12 months Dogs, 12 months and under 18 months Bitches, 12 months and under 18 months Bred-by-Exhibitor Dogs Bred-by-Exhibitor Bitches American-bred Dogs American-bred Bitches Open Dogs - Black, Brown, Blue Open Bitches - Black, Brown, Blue Open Dogs - Red, Orange, Cream, Sable Open Bitches - Red, Orange, Cream Sable Open Dogs - Any Other Color, Pattern or VariationOpen Bitches - Any Other Color, Pattern or Variation Winners Dog Winners Bitch Best of Breed Competition Following Best of Breed there will be competition for: Best Puppy and Best of Opposite Sex in Regular Classes, Best Bred-By-Exhibitor and Best of Opposite Sex, Best Veteran and Best of Opposite Sex, Best American Bred Dog, and Best of Opposite Sex In classes divided by Color, the Class division MUST be included on entry form. CLASS ELIGIBILITY Bred by Exhibitor (BBE) ▪ 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. ▪ To exhibit in this class, family members must be a breeder and owner of record. Effective January 1, 2010, Chapter 11, Section 1 of the AKC Rule Book: No dog shall be exhibited in a licensed or member dog show, except for dogs entered in the Miscellaneous Class unless it is either individually registered in the AKC Stud Book, or individually registered with a foreign registry organization pedigrees are accepted for AKC registration. See http://images.akc.org/pdfs/rulebook/RREGS3.pdf for complete details of the rule change. Veteran Class For dogs & bitches 6 years of age or older as of the date of the show, the Dog or Bitch need not be entered in any other class at the show. Spayed or neutered Veterans may compete in Sweepstakes and in the regular class. NON REGULAR – SINGLE DOG CLASSES 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, none 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. NON-REGULAR – MULTIPLE DOG CLASSES (for dogs & bitches) Stud Dog Class For dogs that have sired two or more dogs or bitches entered in the show. The award will be based on the merits of the Get and Get only will be judged. The owner of the Stud Dog need not necessarily be the owner of the Get. As the judge's decision in this class will be based on the merits of more than one dog, Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 9 none of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in this class will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won this class. The Stud Dog must appear in the ring with this Get and must be entered in the Stud Dog Class. Get must be entered in a Regular Class or non-Regular Class or for Best of Breed Competition. Brood Bitch Class Same as Stud Dog but substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get. Brace Class For two dogs of the same recognized breed that are similar in appearance, performing in unison and presented by a maximum of two handlers. Both dogs competing in brace competition must have at least one common owner. Both dogs entered in the Brace Class must also be entered in another regular or nonregular class. If more than one Brace is entered by the same owner, the dogs comprising each Brace must be so designated as "Brace # 1", "Brace # 2", etc. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION - Classes will be judged on th Tuesday, March 15 AKC Junior Handler Numbers are now required for entry in Junior Showmanship Competition. Numbers may be obtained from the American Kennel Club PHONE: (919) 816-3776. For additional information contact American Kennel Club, Junior Showmanship, 5580 Centerview Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. Phone (919) 816-3776 or email: tbh@akc.org Entry blank MUST be filled out with the necessary information; otherwise the entry in Junior Showmanship will not be accepted. NOVICE JUNIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Places with competition present in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. NOVICE INTERMEDIATE CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years old and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. NOVICE SENIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. OPEN JUNIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in an Open Showmanship Class at a licensed or member show. OPEN INTERMEDIATE CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years old and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in an Open Class at a licensed or member show. OPEN SENIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in an Open Class at a licensed or member show. MASTER CLASS: Attention Juniors (effective date of January 1, 2012) For Boys and girls at least 9 and under 18 years of age on the day of the show and who have won ten (10) first place wins in an open class with competition to Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 10 be eligible to enter the limited class competition. The calendar for this class will be November 1 – October 31 of the following year. 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. NOTICE JUNIORS WITH A DOG ALSO ENTERED IN ANOTHER CLASS OFFERED AT THIS SHOW WHO SUBSTITUTE A DOG NOT ENTERED IN THIS SHOW MUST REMIT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUNIOR ONLY AND JUNIOR AS AN ADDITIONAL CLASS ENTRY FEE. JUNIORS WHO HAVE ENTERED JUMIOR SHOWMANSHIP ONLY WHO THEN SUBSTITURE ANOTHER DOG WILL NOT BE CHARGED A FURTHER FEE. Competition must exist for Best Junior Handler. 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 and hour for entries, except that a correction may be made from one age division to another provided this transfer is made by the Superintendent or Show Secretary at least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of any Junior Showmanship class at this show. MONETARY PRIZES FOR ALL SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES 2016 PUPPY & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES & PRIZES Undistributed funds revert to the Club. After 35% has been deducted, the remainder will be distributed as follows: First in each Class 40% Second in each Class 30% Third in each class 20% Fourth in each class 10% PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES The Puppy Sweepstakes is open to all Pomeranians who are six months of age and under eighteen months of age on the day of the show. All dogs entered in the Sweepstakes must be entered in a Regular Puppy Class in order to qualify for the puppy break. Senior classes, since they must be entered in a regular class (not puppy) must pay the regular class fee plus the $20.00 sweepstakes fee. Sweepstakes classes will be judged on Monday, March 14, 2016. PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES CLASS DIVISION – For Puppy Dogs & Bitches 6 months and under 9 months Best Junior in Sweepstakes 9 months and under 12 months Best of Opposite Sex to Best Junior in 12 months and under 18 Sweepstakes months Best Senior in Sweepstakes (Same classes for bitches) Best of Opposite Sex to Best Senior in Sweepstakes Grand Sweepstakes Winner Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 11 VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES The Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Pomeranians who are six years of age. Dogs entered in Veteran Sweepstakes classes may also be entered in a regular class or Veterans class. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches may be entered in Veteran Sweepstakes and in regular conformation classes. Sweepstakes will be judged on Monday, March 14, 2016. Indicate Veteran Sweepstakes and age division on the regular entry form under "Additional Classes". VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASS DIVISION Dogs, 6 years and under 9 years Best Veteran in Sweepstakes Dogs, 9 years and over Best of Opposite Sex to Best Veteran in (Same classes for bitches) Sweepstakes SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES Each Sweepstakes participant will receive a Judges trophy bottled by Animation Winery. GRAND SWEEPSTAKES WINNER Chiming Howard Miller wall clock offered by Brett & Sandy Abraham – Pomquest Pomeranians BEST SENIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES Wendell August forge wall clock offered by Sam Gorman and Rhiannon Walsh BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST SENIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES Large mantle musical plus chiming clock offered by Bobby & Lisa Caudill - Blissfull Maltese/Poms BEST JUNIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES Wendell August forge wall clock offered by Lane, Becky & Julie Jackson – Springwood Pomeranians BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST JUNIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES Desk set with clock offered by Lane, Becky & Julie Jackson – Springwood Pomeranians FIRST PLACE IN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES FOR DOGS & BITCHES FOR 6-9 MONTH, 9-12 MONTH, 12-18 MONTH Embroidered rose colored crate mats offered by Paula Clark- Expression Pomeranians SECOND PLACE THROUGH FOURTH PLACE IN SWEEPSTAKES FOR DOGS & BITCHES FOR 6-9 MONTH, 9-12 MONTH, 12-18 MONTH Embroidered brown, green and gray crate mats offered by Paula Clark – Expression Poms VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPSTAKES Rythums Musical wall clock Offered by Brenda Heimbach – Victorian Pomeranians $500 donated by Ohio Pet Vet BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPSTAKES Rythums Musical Clock offered by Vikki Oelerich – Peperie Pomeranians FIRST PLACE IN EACH CLASS IN SWEEPSTAKES Dual-sided 5X7 Howard Miller frame with clock on one side offered by Carol & Rebecca Silverberg – CNR Poms Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 12 BREED, JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP, REGULAR & NON-REGULAR CLASS PRIZES The American Pomeranian Club, Inc. reserves the right to substitute trophies of equal or greater value. The American Pomeranian Club, Inc. offers the following prizes unless otherwise indicated. Trophies must be picked up by the end of the show. No trophies will be mailed. Each Conformation exhibitor will receive a Judges trophy – Gourmet Cookie and Dog Gourmet Cookie. BEST OF BREED Ross Simons Silver plated 5 piece Tea Set offered by the Bay Colony Pomeranian Club BREEDER OF BEST OF BREED – Blue & White Rosette offered by the American Pomeranian Club BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED Ross Simons Silver plated warmer/server offered by the Bay Colony Pomeranian Club BEST OF WINNERS Don Drumm cast aluminum casserole with lid offered by Fran Stoll – Stolanne Pomeranians BEST PUPPY IN REGULAR CLASSES Silver Pomeranian Coin silver plated engraved 8x10 picture frame and picture of win offered by Amy Eiserman - Kegler’s Pomeranians $250.00 donated by Valley Animal Hospital BEST OF OPPOSITE TO BEST PUPPY Wendell August Forge tray offered by Christine Crane Goodin – Dee Little Pomeranians BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR Ross Simon Silver plated bowl offered by Jane Lehtinen and Judy Gasser - Janle Pomeranians $250.00 donated by Valley Animal Hospital BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR Ross Simon Silver plated bowl offered by Richard & Sally Baugniet – Pomirish Pomeranians BEST VETERAN Wendell August forge aluminum tray offered by Charlotte Creed – In memory of CH Southlands Toast to Bev-Nor “Poasty” BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST VETERAN Wendell August forge aluminum tray offered by Carol & Rebecca Silverberg – CNR Pomeranians WINNERS DOG Don Drumm cast aluminum bowl offered by Al Lapuz – Aljens Pomeranians RESERVE WINNERS DOG Beatriz Ball aluminum tray offered by Cynthia Cardoso Iken – Pismo Beach Pomeranians WINNERS BITCH Don Drumm cast aluminum tray offered by Dan & Connie Smith – Danco Pomeranians Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 13 RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Beatrice Ball aluminum tray offered by Cynthia Cardoso Iken – Pismo Beach Pomeranians SELECT DOG Beatriz Ball Aluminum Salad bowl and tongs offered by Ebony Russell SELECT BITCH Beatriz Ball Aluminum Salad bowl and tongs offered by Carol & Rebecca Silverberg – CNR Pomeranians AWARDS OF MERIT (5) Ross Simon silver plated 12 inch trays offered by Nanette Walker – Lilliput Pomeranians AMERICAN BRED WINNER $250.00 offered by Omega Laboratories BREEDER OF THE AMERICAN BRED WINNER $250.00 offered by Omega Laboratories APC CHALLENGE TROPHY The American Pomeranian Club, Inc. offers the following challenge trophies for competition at its Winter National Specialty Show only through the generosity of the person(s) or groups named. BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR The Thelma Dunn Challenge Trophy In memory of Thelma Dunn offered by Judy Gasser. A beautiful Statue of a Full Body Pomeranian done in Bronze Resin and mounted on a rich walnut wooden base. For permanent possession, this trophy must be won three times by the same identical owner(s), not necessarily with the same dog and need not be consecutive times. The trophy will remain in the possession of Judy Gasser until won outright. REGULAR CLASSES Prizes for Regular Classes will be as follows unless otherwise listed. FIRST PLACE IN REGULAR CLASSES FOR DOGS & BITCHES FOR ALL CLASSES Set of four sandstone coasters with National logo offered by David and Carlene Gilstrap – Mountain Crest Pomeranians SECOND PLACE IN REGULAR CLASSES FOR DOGS & BITCHES FOR ALL CLASSES Red beaded detachable collar lead offered by Linda Pelz – Dreamweavers Pomeranians THIRD PLACE IN REGULAR CLASSES FOR DOGS FOR ALL CLASSES Yellow handmade pens (a piece of art) offered by Aly Bell – Ball O Fur Poms “Make it Big” Shampoo offered by Pish pads THIRD PLACE IN REGULAR CLASSES FOR BITCHES FOR ALL CLASSES Yellow handmade pens (a piece of art) offered by Peter & Susan Colcord – LUVIN Pomeranians “Make it Big” Shampoo offered by Pish pads Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 14 FOURTH PLACE IN REGULAR CLASSES FOR DOGS & BITCHES FOR ALL CLASSES White cloth dog toy offered by Darren Lane & Lorinda Vasuta – Animation Pomeranians NON-REGULAR CLASS PRIZES Prizes for Veterans Classes will be as follows unless otherwise listed. First Place - Howard Miller clock with silver plated frame VETERAN POMERANIANS Veteran Dogs, 6 years & under 9 years offered by Holly Nudd Veteran Dogs, 9 years & over offered by Bob and Elizabeth Pietzsch – Peach’s Pomeranians Veteran Bitches, 6 years & under 9 years offered by Holly Nudd Veteran Bitches, 9 years and over offered by Wendy Lane – Haney’s Pomeranians FIRST PLACE THROUGH FOURTH PLACE FOR ALL VETERANS CLASSES Pom Beanie Baby offered by Ohio Valley Pom Club BEST BRACE Silver plated aluminum tray with four Pomeranians etched wine classes and etched Pomeranian carafe offered by Bonnie Stetson – Foxwudz Pomeranians BEST STUD DOG & BROOD BITCH Silver plated aluminum tray with four Pomeranians etched wine classes and etched Pomeranian carafe offered by Bonnie Stetson – Foxwudz Pomeranians JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PRIZES Prizes for Junior Showmanship Classes will be as follows unless otherwise listed. BEST JUNIOR HANDLER Silver plated engraved picture frame, photo of win offered by Stephanie Hentschel – DarRight Kennels $500 apple gift card offered by Apple, Inc. First in Each Class - $50 iTunes Gift Card offered by Kelly D. Reimschiissel, Kilei Pomeranians Junior Participant – Silver-Plated Pomeranian Pin offered by Kim Haddon OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSES & PRIZES OBEDIENCE TRIAL Obedience Move Ups will be allowed in accordance with the AKC Obedience Regulations (Obedience classes will be judged on Monday, March 14, 2016) Qualifying score required for all prizes. "Dog" means either sex. A dark green rosette will be given to each entry receiving a qualifying score in the Regular Classes. New rules effective JANUARY 1, 2014. AKC requires clubs to refund the entry fee for females in season. A processing fee may be retained by the club. (Obedience regulations Chapter 1, Section 14) Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 15 Classification Novice "A" Novice "B" Open "A" Open "B" Utility "A" Graduate Novice Utility "B" Optional Titling Classes Beginners Novice “A” Beginners Novice “B” Graduate Novice Graduate Open Pre Novice Pre Open Pre Utility Versatility Non-Regular Classes Pre-Novice "A" Brace Veterans Pre-Novice ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: Open and Utility Class entries - You must include a jump height. Open and Utility Classes will be in order of jump height from lowest to highest. Please be aware the jump heights have changed. Measuring the dog at the withers, the jump heights are as follows: Less than 7 1/2" 7 1/2" to less than 9" 9" to less than 11" 11" to less than 13" 13" to less than 15" 4" 8" 10" 12" 14" Any further jump heights please refer to the Obedience Regulations. OBEDIENCE PRIZES HIGH IN TRIAL Embroidered bath towel, photo frame and goodie bag valued at $100.00 offered by Laurie Ford, In memory of “Munchie” CGC RE ASCA RE HIT HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE IN OPEN B & UTILITY Embroidered bath towel and goodie gift bag valued at $75 offered by Trish Berger, Magix’z Pomeranians REGULAR & NON-REGULAR CLASS OBEDIENCE PRIZES Prizes for Regular and Non-Regular Classes will be as follows unless otherwise listed. First place - Embroidered small towel and goodie gift bag valued at $40. Second through Fourth place - Goodie gift bag valued at $30. NOVICE A First place offered by Janie Hoffman Second through Fourth place offered by Margaret McKee of Idelwyld Pomeranians Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 16 NOVICE B First place offered by Victoria Leitner – Courbette Pomeranians Second Through Fourth place offered by Victoria Leitner – Courbette Pomeranians OPEN A First place offered by Dale Haralson Second through Fourth place offered by Dale Haralson OPEN B First place offered by Joe and Sharon Willis – Willowbrook Aussies Second through Fourth place prize offered by Jeannine Rash – Papillonia Dog Training Academy UTILITY A First place offered by Ann Parman – Heritage Pomeranians Second through Fourth place offered by Ann Parman – Heritage Pomeranians UTILITY B First place offered by Barbara McClatchey Second Chance Poms, In memory of “Tiffany” UD RAE, HOF TD Second through Fourth place offered by Barbara McClatchey - Second Chance Poms, In memory of “Tiffany” UD RAE, HOF TD VETERANS NOVICE First Place Embroidered small towel and goodie gift bag valued at $40.00 offered by Dina Tall – PomLife Pomeranians Second through Fourth Goodie gift bag valued at $30.00 offered by Kara Kortwrite BRACE First place offered by the American Pomeranian Club RALLY TRIAL (Rally classes will be held on Monday, March 14, 2016) Qualifying score required for all prizes. "Dog" means either sex. No refund for bitches in season. RALLY MOVE UPS WILL BE ALLOWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AKC RALLY REGULATIONS Rally Exhibitors please note: New Rally Rules apply starting January 1, 2008. You are responsible to read and be familiar with these changes Rally Advanced and Excellent classes require a jump height (because the class will be ordered by jump height) you MUST supply a jump height on your entry form or the trial secretary will not accept your entry. The trial Secretary/Superintendent will not contact you for this information! Rally Jump Heights are: Less than 10" at withers 10" to 15" at withers 15" and under 20" 20" and over 4" jump height 8" jump height 12" jump height 16" jump height You are expected to understand the Rally Rules and understand which Rally Class "A" or "B" at any level to enter. The rules differ between the Rally novice class and Advanced/Excellent classes. Be advised that your leg will not count if you earn it in the wrong class! Consult the AKC rules or Rally at www.akc.org. Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 17 Classification Novice "A" Novice "B" Advanced "A" Advanced "B" Excellent "A" Excellent "B" RALLY PRIZES A dark green rosette will be given to each entry receiving a qualifying score. Prizes for Regular and Non-Regular Classes will be as follows unless otherwise listed. RALLY HIGH COMBINED SCORE Embroidered bath towel and goodie gift bag valued at $75 offered by Judy Green – Razzle Dazzle Pomeranians. REGULAR & NON-REGULAR CLASS RALLY PRIZES Prizes for Regular and Non-Regular Classes will be as follows unless otherwise listed: First place - Embroidered small towel and goodie gift bag valued at $40. Second through Fourth place - Goodie gift bag valued at $30.00 NOVICE A First place offered by Wendy Lane – Haney’s Pomeranians Second through fourth place offered by the American Pomeranian Club NOVICE B First place offered by Victoria Leitner – Courbette Pomeranians Second through Fourth place offered by Victoria Leitner – Courbette Pomeranians ADVANCED A First place by Mike Urbach, In memory of “Andi” Second place through fourth place offered by Mike Urbach, In memory of “Andi” ADVANCED B First place by Kara Kortwrite Second through fourth place offered by the American Pomeranian Club EXCELLENT A First place offered by the American Pomeranian Club Second through fourth place offered by the American Pomeranian Club EXCELLENT B First place offered by Mary Frenzel-Berra, In memory of “Great Rivers Meg Bules Malashel CGCA, BN, CD, RAE5, THD HOF owned by Elaine Wishnow Second through fourth place offered by the American Pomeranian Club RALLY PAIRS NOVICE First place offered by the American Pomeranian Club Second through fourth place offered by the American Pomeranian Club Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 18 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Check your Hospitality Packet when you arrive for a complete listing of all events scheduled. Once entries close the judging schedule may change. Going...Going...Gone! Pom Auctions th 1h Monday, March 14 through Wednesday, March 16 Our auctions are always fun. It is fun to see what everyone donates, fun to see who bids and buys....and fun to see what it sells for. Now is the time to look around for some wonderful "Pom Something" to donate. Look at home but also, look at the shows. We request that the donation be Pom or canine related. We have “Buy it Now” ongoing during the day and Silent Auctions as well with the th more exciting items being held for the Live Auction on Wednesday, March 16 . Be sure to mark/tag your items with your name (so we can say thank you) and any information about the items. Please bring to the Ways & Means tables in ballroom. Items are needed for our annual fundraising efforts! Contact Kathy Launderville with any questions (712) 262-9038. th SUNDAY – MARCH 13 8:00 am - 10:00 am – Grounds Set Up – Note New Grooming Area!! Would you like to be first to set up your equipment in the APC's grooming room? Then meet Lane Jackson & David Gilstrap and help lay plastic, erect ring gates, place chairs, etc. in the Show/Grooming Rooms and you will be allowed to set up your grooming equipment ahead of everyone else. We now have a larger grooming area next to the ballroom. See you there! 3:00 pm – SANCTIONED B MATCH, Judge: Mrs. Christine Crane Goodin 6:30 pm – MEET & GREET HOSPITALITY Come after the puppy match to the Presidential Hospitality suite for food, fun and friends. Food and soft drinks provided. th MONDAY – MARCH 14 Obedience & Rally Trial Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – JUDGES EDUCATION SEMINAR The American Pomeranian Club will hold a Sanctioned Judges Education Seminar in conjunction with the National Specialty. Ringside tutoring will also be th available Tuesday & Wednesday, March 15 & 16th. There is no charge. To make your reservations contact Judges Education Coordinator, Kelly D. st Reimschiissel by March 1 . Phone (801) 361-8619 or email jec@americanpomeranianclub.org. There will be no hands on workshop with this seminar. CGC & CGCA Testing The American Pomeranian Club will offer the CGC and CGCA tests (open to all breeds and mixed breeds) Cost is $10 per dog and the testing will be done by Barbara McClatchey. Further information may be obtained by contacting Barbara at udxpom@sbcglobal.net. Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 19 8:00 pm – TOP 20 SHOWCASE EVENT “Top 20’s in the Spotlight” is being held Monday, March 14, 2016. The Cash bar will be open from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Top 20 People’s Choice Judging and Hors d’oeuvres (light refreshments) will begin at 8:00 pm. Private Judging begins at 6:00 pm with the judges, committee and selected board members to observe. Seats including a catalog is $25. It is best to purchase the seats/catalogs ahead of time as seating can become limited. You may reserve a table of 8 individuals for $75 this is in addition to the seating cost. No more than 2 tables may be reserved with the same name. This is a gala event and a semi-dressy affair. Gentlemen are asked to wear a jacket, ties are optional. Please no jeans. You can pay for the event on the APC website. Your names will be listed at the door alphabetically (no ticket needed). You can also purchase seating/catalogs at the door. With the purchase of a catalog you will also receive a ballot sheet to vote for the “People’s Choice Award”. This award will be announced the evening of the Top 20 Event. The “Judges Choice Award” will be presented at the Banquet. For any further information you may contact Christine Creasey at hollilypoms@snet.net or 203-518-0098. th TUESDAY – MARCH 15 Junior Showmanship Dog Conformation Classes 4:00 – 6:00 pm – CANINE REPRODUCTION SEMINAR - $30 Dr. Robert Hutchinson is the Director for the Center of Canine and Feline Reproduction and Infertility, Inc. and is the reproductive consultant for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). He is world-renowned for his expertise in canine reproduction and neonatology. 7:00 pm – APC ANNUAL MEETING Members and non- members alike may attend. 8:30 pm – KARAOKE th WEDNESDAY – MARCH 16 Bitch Conformation Classes Parade of Titleholders Best of Breed Competition AWARDS BANQUET AND AUCTION Reservations must be made no later than March 1, 2016. Banquet price is $50.00 per person and includes meal, beverage and dessert, (tickets purchased at Nationals will be $55.00). A table of 10 can be reserved for an additional $25.00 but the whole table MUST be paid for at the same time, only a limited number are available. PLEASE NOTE: Chairs cannot be tipped into the table to save seats, chairs must have all 4 feet on the floor. If seats are being saved at a table someone must be present and sitting at the table. There are only 10 individuals allowed to be seated at a table. Cash bar at 6:00 PM, Dinner at 6:30 PM. If you are not joining us for the banquet please join us for the auction. Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 20 SANCTIONED B MATCH Pre-Entries Close February 24, 2016 Held in conjunction with the 2015 APC National Specialty, Sunday - March 13, 2016, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky. Judge: Mrs. Christine Crane Goodin PRIZES Best in Match – Grooming Table donated by Mardel Best of Opposite in Match – Ringside Table donated by Mardel First in Each Class – APC Duffel Bag offered by the APC Day of Match Entries will be accepted from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Entries accepted the day of the match will not appear in the catalog Detach below and mail with your entry fee APC SANCTIONED B MATCH ENTRY FORM Fees: Pre-Entry: $15 Entry at the Match: $20 Pre-Ordered Catalog: $2 Limited entry of 100 puppies Wins at AKC Sanctioned matches do not carry championship points. Professional handlers may show any dog. Dogs with major points may show. Amount Enclosed $ _______________ BREED: POMERANIAN SEX: Dog Bitch Conformation Classes: AKC or LITTER # ____________ DOB ________ 3 – 6 Month Puppy 6 – 9 Month Puppy 9 – 12 Month Puppy NAME OF DOG: ___________________________________________________ OWNER(S)_______________________________________________________ OWNERS ADDRESS _______________________________________________ CITY______________________ STATE__________________ ZIP___________ BREEDER(S)______________________________________________________ SIRE_____________________________________________________________ DAM_____________________________________________________ DOB _________________________ EMAIL _____________________________ Signature _________________________________________________________ I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to person or other dogs. Instructions: Make checks payable to: APC Mail entries to Match Secretary Jane Lehtinen 1517 8th Street S. Virginia, MN 55792 Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 21 2016 APC SPONSORSHIP & DONORS EDULE HOSPITALITY SPONSORSHIPS The 2016 National Specialty Show Committee is looking for Sponsors for a multitude of events such as: Awards Banquet and Auction, Banquet Gifts, and more. How can you do this? Anyone can donate funds and anyone attending the National can donate their time. Clubs can donate and their members can "Host" whichever event they so choose. Several Clubs can work together to sponsor an event. Suggested Donation Benefits Donation Listing in the premium and catalog; on signage at Candle Level $25.00 sponsored event. Light Bulb Level $50.00 Same as Level 1 plus Business card ad in the catalog. Spot Light Level $75.00 Same as Level 1 plus 1/4 page ad in the catalog. Flood Light $100.00 Same as Level 1 plus. 1/2 page ad in the catalog. Level NATIONAL SPECIALTY DONORS The American Pomeranian Club, Inc. would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the generous support and donations received from the following sponsors: EXHIBITOR BAG DONORS CANDLE LEVEL Janice Russell, Cin-Jan Poms LIGHT BULB LEVEL Colleen Beland, Pomhaven Poms SPOT LIGHT LEVEL FLOOD LIGHT LEVEL GENERAL DONORS Carmen Blankenship Cindy Bowling Robin Carpenter Margo Koga Linda Saball CORPORATE SPONSORS The APC wishes to thank the following for their donations: Apple, Inc. Bed Bath and Beyond Don Drumm Studios The Grape & Granary Hartville Coin Hartville Collectibles JoAnn Fabrics Kim Morris Jewelry Mardel Omega Laboratories Ohio Pet Vet PishPad PurrrfectPetBaker, Shery Wise Ron Beahn Custom Framing Shulan's Jewelry Spoonflower Taylor Made Jewelry The Painted Lady Valley Animal Hospital Vignettes Wal-Mart Wendall August Forge Western Reserve Fabrics Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 22 APC NATIONAL ORDER FORM Order Form Must Be Received by March 1, 2016+ Make your check or money order payable to: American Pomeranian Club or APC EVENT AMT APC Awards Banquet & Auction PRICE TOTAL $50.00 Reserved Banquet Table (table of 10) $ 525.00 Catalog (pre-order) Health & Genetics Seminar Canine Reproduction – Dr. Robert Hutchinson $ 10.00 Reserved Ringside Seating & Catalog RV Parking (Per day without a room) Confirmation Number: __________ Arrival Date: ___________ $ 50.00 $30.00 $ 125.00 Top 20 seating (includes catalog) Top 20 Table of *8 (does not include seats) $ 25.00 Vendor Booth (3 days) $ 120.00 $ 75.00 National Sponsorship Candlelight Level $ 25.00 Light Bulb Level $ 50.00 Spot Light Level $ 75.00 Flood Light Level $ 100.00 General Show Fund Donation General Trophy Fund Donation Exhibitor Bag Donation Grand Total $ Mail Order Form and check or money order to: APC National Treasurer Cathy Driggers 765 Cassadage Road, Lake Helen, FL 32744 (386) 846-7175 Name(s)__________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ City _______________________ State ____________ Zip Code ____________ Phone ___________________________ Email __________________________ RV Size ______________________________# Nights _________________ Date of Arrival _______________________ License # ___________________ Handicap Space Required _________ Permit __________ PLEASE INCLUDE THE NAMES OF ALL THE INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING FOR BANQUET, TOP 20, RESERVED SEATING – THANKS. Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 23 CELL PHONE MUST BE KEPT ON VIBRATE WHILE IN GROOMING AREA OR BALLROOM. THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED IN RING. NO FLASH PICTURES ARE ALLOWED DURING ANY OF THE JUDGING. The Club wishes to maintain a good reputation with the Crowne Plaza management. There will be designated exercise area outside the building. All exhibitors are expected to comply with the exercise area signs. All Catalogs will be sold. None will be given away. There will be a RESERVED SECTION for judges who are participating in ringside mentoring. This area will be for JUDGES and MENTORS ONLY. The Crowne Plaza is a dog friendly hotel. PLEASE help keep it dog friendly by observing these rules! Immediately after checking in, make a thorough check of your room and report any damages to the Front Desk as well as the Show Chairperson. Hotel and housekeeping staff will inspect all rooms daily and will report any problems to the Show Chairperson. You will be held financially responsible for any damage to the room. Crate your dogs when not in the room and put plastic under your crates. Do not use hotel towels for drying dogs. Canadian Exhibitors must submit entries with credit cards, check drawn on U.S. Accounts or with international money orders in U.S. Funds. All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Club, or in persons to 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 to the Club the right to photograph, televise, video tape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. RETURNED CHECKS/DENIED CREDIT CARDS do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Show Secretary will add a collection fee to the amount of each returned check or denied credit card charge. Subsequent returned checks or denied credit cards from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance. Entries will not be accepted without fees or signatures. Changes, additions or corrections to entry forms must be received in writing or by telegram prior to the close of entries. Those received by telephone are not acceptable. METHOD OF PAYMENTS ACCEPTED BY THE AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB (Unless otherwise noted) You may pay for Advertising Fees, Trophy, Hospitality or other donations, seminar fees and Banquet tickets any of the following ways: Check or Money Order drawn on a US bank and made payable to the American Pomeranian Club, Credit cards accepted, MasterCard, Visa and American Express. Please include the full name shown on the card, the card number, expiration date and the CID # on the back of your card. (CID # is the last three numbers on the back of the card). FACSIMILE MACHINE ENTRIES for this show will be accepted up to closing. BE SURE TO FAX BOTH FRONT AND BACK OF ENTRY FORM. Fax Number (610) 376-4939. Incomplete or illegible FAX entries are not acceptable as a valid entry in a show. Proof of transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Chapter 11, Section 4). Also online entries at www.raudogshows.com Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 24 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS ENTRY FEE: $30.00 for the first entry of each dog including $.50 A.K.C. recording fee & $3.00 A.K.C. Event Service Fee and $20.00 each additional entry of the same dog. Bred-By Exhibitor and Puppy Classes (6-9; 9-12 mos.), $20.00. Sweepstakes, $20.00. Brace, All Non-Regular Classes, $20.00. Junior Showmanship (first entry) FREE. Obedience $30.00. Rally Classes, $30.00 CLOSING DATE for entries 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 (at Show Secretary's Office) after which entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. THE SHOW will be open from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. An AKC RECORDING FEE of $.50 and an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.00 will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial or Rally. If a dog is entered in more than one class in one of these events, the AKC Recording Fee and Service Fee are to be collected on the first entry only. (AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 2). All Recording Fees payable to the American Kennel Club. RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. A charge of $20.00 will be made for each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. An administrative Fee of $2.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries. TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE and UNSIGNED ENTRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. ENTRIES NOT ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS AND PHOTOCOPIES OF ENTRY FORMS without the Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. MAIL ALL ENTRIES WITH FEES TO Rachal McKee-Sager c/o Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., P. O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610, (610) 376-1880. ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES will not be accepted. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES will be made as soon as practical with tickets and/or identification cards. The person accompanying a dog must show tickets of admission and identification before the dog will be received. SHOULD SUCH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOT BE RECEIVED BY THE EXHIBITOR within a reasonable time, please notify Jim Rau Dog Shows at (610) 376-1880. MAKE ALL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO J.R.D.S., Ltd. Please mail checks or money orders with entries. Superintendent assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. ALL CREDIT CARD ENTRIES, REGARDLESS OF METHOD SUBMITTED, are processed through the FAX program and will be charged a $4.00 per dog per show processing fee. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS. NO ENTRY SHALL BE MADE AND NO ENTRY SHALL BE ACCEPTED WHICH SPECIFIES ANY CONDITIONS AS TO ITS ACCEPTANCE. ENTRY FEES shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of Show Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators. The well-being of dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance and, in Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 25 the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the show before completion, no refund of entry fee 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.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. CONSULT JUDGING PROGRAM FOR TIME OF JUDGING. 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 the 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. ALL DOGS PRESENT must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the exercising ring. 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. CANINE COURTESY All dogs shall be kept under control at all times. You are responsible for picking up after the animals in your care. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline 877-252-3229.Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians' recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. Effective January 1, 2009 – Refund and cash award checks are void after 180 days and WILL NOT be Re-issued. Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 26