NIHON KEN INVITATIONAL

Japanese Akita Club of America
Licensed by the United Kennel Club
NIHON KEN INVITATIONAL
Native Japanese Breed
Conformation Show
Arthur Johnson Park
1200 W 170th St, Gardena, CA 90247
THIS IS AN OUTDOOR SHOW
Pre-Entry Deadline
Pre-entries must be received
by October 24TH, 2015
NO TEMPORARY LISTING (TL) NUMBERS
AVAILABLE AT THIS SHOW. SEE BACK PAGE.
www.akita-inu.com
Japanese Akita Club of America Officers
President................................................................ Sean Nollan
Vice President....................................................Judy Takamatsu
Treasurer................................................................... Tim Wilder
Secretary............................................................... Carol Speier
Director.................................................................. Julia Cooper
Director............................................................ Claire Matthews
Director................................................................Rich Quesada
Director............................................................ Hope Yoneshige
Event Committee
Event Chairperson................................................ Sean Nollan
Judges Committee................................................. Sean Nollan
Premium Listing................................................ Claire Matthews
Ribbons & Awards................................................ Sean Nollan
Hospitality................................................................. Henry Fox
Chief Ring Steward.............................................................. TBA
Rescue Donations Drive...................................................... TBA
Silent Auction....................................................................... TBA
Costume Contest & Parade............................ Claire Matthews
Event Secretary
LeAnna Fox
2319 W 241ST Street
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 418-1478
events@akita-inu.com
Event Veterinarian
VCA Veterinary Care Center
15926 Hawthorne Blvd
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542-8018
This is a specialty show. Entries will
only be accepted from these UKC
breeds:
AkitaHokkaido
Japanese Akita
Jindo
KaiKishu
ShibaShikoku
Pre-entries must be received by
October 24TH, 2015
No TL numbers issued at show.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for
NIHON KEN INVITATIONAL UKC DOG SHOW
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2015
ENTRY INFORMATION ELIGIBILITY
1. Dogs must be permanently registered with UKC or have a Temporary Listing (TL)
number by the closing date and time in order to enter. No exceptions will be made.
2. Only these UKC breeds are eligible for entry at this show: Akita, Hokkaido,
Japanese Akita, Kai, Kishu, Shiba, Shikoku, and Jindo.
3. Entries for ineligible dogs will be returned.
CLASS CHANGE/CORRECTION OF ENTRY
1. Owners are responsible for the accuracy of information in the entry forms,
regardless of who may make such errors. Owners and exhibitors are responsible for
correcting any errors in their entry.
2. Dogs that have completed the requirements for a title after the closing of entries
may be transferred from the entered class to another class for which the dog is now
eligible, provided that a request for transfer is made in writing to UKC no later than
one-half hour prior to the start of any regular judging at the show.
3. All other corrections to entries must be made in writing to the Event Secretary no
later than one-half hour prior to the start of any regular judging at the show.
SCHEDULING CONFLICTS FOR DOGS
1. Exhibitors are responsible for being available for judging at the scheduled time.
2. Every possible effort will be made to accommodate exhibitors who have dogs
entered in different conformation rings, but judges are not required to wait for dogs.
Exhibitors are advised to pick up their armbands as early as possible and to notify
stewards in all rings affected by a conflict so that judges may more easily work
around any conflicts.
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Junior Showmanship shall consist of the following classes:
1. Pee-Wee. 2 years and under 4 years of age.
2. Sub-Junior. 4 years and under 8 years of age.
3. Pre-Junior. 6 years and under 8 years of age.
4. Junior Classes. 8 years and under 13 years of age.
a. Novice Junior. This class is for any Junior member who has never
earned a Best Junior Handler award or who has not earned three first place
wins from the Novice Junior class.
b. Open Junior. This class is for any Junior member who has earned a
Best Junior Handler award (over an Open Junior or Open Senior) from
the Novice Junior class or who has earned three first place wins from the
Novice Junior class.
5. Senior Classes. 13 years of age and under 19 years of age.
a. Novice Senior. This class is for any Senior member who has never
earned a Best Junior Handler award or who has not earned three first place
wins from the Novice Junior or Novice Senior class.
b. Open Senior. This class is for any Senior member who has earned a
Best Junior Handler award (over an Open Junior or Open Senior) from the
Junior class or Novice Senior Class, or who has earned three first place
wins from the Novice Senior class.
6. Best Junior Handler. Best Junior Handler class shall consist of the first place
winner from the Novice Junior class, the Open Junior Class, the Novice Senior Class
and the Open Senior Class.
CONFORMATION
1. Males are judged before Females.
2. Points are awarded to the winners of the following classes offered for UKC
recognized breeds that are eligible for conformation: Puppy, Junior, Intermediate,
Adult, and Breeder/Handler, Best Male of Variety, Best Male, Best Female of
Variety, Best Female, and Best of Winners.
NON-LICENSED CLASSES
The following non-licensed classes are offered at these events. When non-licensed
classes are offered, they must be run in accordance with the procedures outlined in
the current Official UKC Rules and Regulations.
1. Novice Puppy. Novice puppy will be judged immediately following Best of
Breed judging for that breed. Novice Puppy Groups are not offered at this show.
2. Stud Dog / Brood Bitch. Each entry shall consist of a stud dog or brood bitch
and at least two but not more than four dogs produced by that dog. The progeny
must be at least three months of age and may include both sexes. At least two of the
progeny must be entered in the licensed classes. Entries shall be made in the name of
the stud dog or brood bitch. Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible to compete in
these classes but not as progeny.
3. Veteran. This class consists of dogs seven years of age or older and shall be
divided by sex. The Judge shall give up to four placements, where possible, in this
class. The Best Veteran Male shall compete with the Best Veteran Female for Best
Veteran of Breed. Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible to compete in this class.
4. Group Competition. Only Northern Group will be offered at this show. Group
competition shall include the Best of Breed winners from each of the Northern breeds
with licensed class entries in the show.
Don’t forget to bring shade and plenty of water!
Conformation Classes
See UKC rules for further class descriptions.
http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/WebPages/DogEvents/Rules
LICENSED CLASSES
Regular and Altered offered at all shows.
Puppy
Junior
Intermediate (Senior)
Adult
Breeder/Handler
Best Male / Female
Reserve Best Male / Female
Best of Winners
Champion
Grand Champion
Best of Breed
6 months to under 1 year
1 year to under 2 years
2 years to under 3 years
3 years and older
6 months and older, handled by
breeder of record or member of
immediate family
1ST place male/female from each
class above
Best Male and Best Female
Champions
Grand Champions
Best of Winners, Best Champion,
and Best Grand Champion
NON-LICENSED CLASSES
Offered at all shows.
Novice Puppy
Stud Dog / Brood Bitch
Veteran
Group
3 months to under 6 months
Dog with 2 to 4 progeny also
entered in regular licensed
classes, may be altered
7 years and older, may be altered
Best of Breed from each breed
We will have a Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and Parade
during the lunch break! All dogs entered in the conformation
show are eligible to participate.
Junior Showmanship Classes
See UKC rules for further class descriptions.
http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/WebPages/DogEvents/Rules
Pee-Wee
Sub-Junior
Pre-Junior
Novice Junior
Open Junior
Novice Senior
Open Senior
Best Junior Handler
2 years to under 4 years
4 years to under 6 years
6 years to under 8 years
8 years to under 13 years
8 years to under 13 years
13 years up to including 18 years
13 years up to including 18 years
1ST from each class above
Judges and Assignments
This show is conformation only. Only the following breeds are
eligible for entry: Akita, Hokkaido, Japanese Akita, Jindo,
Kai, Kishu, Shiba, or Shikoku.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2015 - SHOW 1
Helayne Parker - Ring 1
Junior Showmanship
Conformation (all breeds)
Northern Group
Show Times
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2015 - SHOW 1
Day of Show Entries & Check-In
Junior Showmanship
Breed Judging
Altered Breed Judging
Lunch & Costume Contest
Group & Altered Group
7:30 am - 8:30 am
9:00 am
After Junior Showmanship,
alphabetical by breed
After each breed
12:00 pm or after breed judging
After lunch
IMPORTANT ENTRY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Pre-Entry Bargain Entry Fees
JACA is offering $20 bargain entry fees for pre-entry in
licensed conformation classes.
Remember, your entries must be received no later than
October 24TH, 2015. You must include payment in the amount
of $20 per dog for the pre-entry bargain. There must be no
omissions or illegible information on your entries in order to
take advantage of this rate. Incorrect or incomplete entries
will be returned along with your payment. If the corrected
entry is not received by October 24TH, 2015 it will not be
eligible for the bargain rate. No exceptions. Entry forms must
be signed to be valid!
Event Entry Fees
Pre-Entry (Conformation)....................................................$20
Day of Show Entry (Conformation)....................................$25
Non-Licensed Class (Conformation)..................................$20
Junior Showmanship............................................................$25
Credit cards and PayPal will be accepted with an added
3% fee. Make checks payable to “Japanese Akita Club of
America” and mail pre-entries to:
JACA Event Secretary
LeAnna Fox
2319 W 241ST Street
Lomita, CA 90717
events@akita-inu.com
Show Location
Arthur Johnson Park
1200 W 170th St, Gardena, CA 90247
THIS IS AN OUTDOOR SHOW
Driving Directions
From the 405 freeway merge onto the 110 freeway north.
Then take the 91 freeway west. Follow the directions below.
From the 91 freeway west bound take the 91 freeway
till it becomes Artesia Blvd. Turn right on South Vermont and
head north. Make a left onto W 170th street. Park is on left
hand side.
Facilities
Bathrooms and drinking fountain are located near the tennis
courts. No parking allowed on the grass. No RV parking. No
electric hookups or extension cords. No smoking.
Accommodations
Extended Stay America Torrance (1.7 miles / 5 min)
19200 Harborgate Way
Torrance, CA 90501
(877) 411-3436
Carson Plaza Hotel (2.0 miles / 5 min)
111 W Albertoni St
Gardena, CA 90248
(877) 411-3436
Holiday Inn Torrance (2.2 miles / 6 min)
19800 S Vermont Ave
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 781-9100
Motel 6 Gardena (3.1 miles / 7 min)
14605 Crenshaw Blvd
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 675-2133
Campgrounds
Golden Shore RV Resort (12.2 miles / 16 min)
101 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802
(800) 668-3581
Show Photographer
Photos by Kaiji Katsumoto and other club members will
be posted on the JACA website and Facebook. They will
be available to download and share at no cost. Personal
photography is permitted and encouraged. Don’t forget to
tag #NihonKenShow2015 when you share!
Ribbons and Awards
Ribbons will be awarded to all Conformation and Junior
Handler classes. Rosettes will be awarded to the following
classes: Best & Reserve Male/Female, Best of Winners,
Champion of Champions & Reserve Champion, Grand
Champion, Best of Breed, and Group. The Group 1 rosette
will be larger as it is the highest award offered at this show.
Crating, Shade, and Water
This is an outdoor show. There are no electric hookups.
Crating space will be available. Bring your own shade and
water. Please clean your area before leaving.
Leashes
No flexi leads are allowed on the event grounds. Exhibitors
and spectators with dogs on flexi leads will be asked to
use a different leash, crate the dog, or leave the area. No
exceptions. Please keep your dog on a leash no greater than
6’ and always leashed when not in a crate. Japanese style
show leads are permitted at the event and in the ring.
Concessions
No concessions will be available, but there are several
fast food restaurants nearby. There may or may not be a
hospitality booth. Club members can pre-order lunch.
Rescue Donations Drive
JACA Rescue Committee will be accepting donations of
toys, collars, leashes, bowls, blankets, and poop bags at the
show. These items will be given to local rescue organizations
to help Akitas and other Nihon Ken in need. New and gently
used items of all sizes - from Shiba to American Akita - will
be greatly appreciated.
Donations from a previous JACA leash drive
Monetary donations will also accepted and can directly aid
rescue organizations where its most needed. Please make
checks payable to JACA and write “Rescue Fund” in the
memo. Can’t attend the show but still want to help? You can
mail funds to JACA at this address. (Please no items.)
JACA Rescue Fund
9400 N Central Expy Ste 1209
Dallas, TX 75231
Make donations via PayPal to donations@akita-inu.com.
Japanese Akita Club of America is a nonprofit 501(c)3
charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible.
Silent Auction
Join JACA for a silent auction to raise money to support the
club and dog rescues. Nihon Ken and Japanese themed
items will be available including a stained glass Japanese
Akita and an Akita statue. There will also be gear for your
dogs and some JACA swag - check Facebook as the event
approaches to learn more about the auction items! Must be
at the show to bid and win.
Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/japanese.akitas
Jaiken the Akita Photo Op
Jaiken, the giant inflatable Akita, will be back and dressed
for the occasion. Take a “selfie” with Jaiken and your dog to
commemorate the event. Don’t forget to tag #JACAJaiken
and #NihonKenShow2015 when you share!
T-Shirts and Totes
T-shirts and tote bags with JACA logo designed by Julia
Cooper may be available at the show. Support JACA and
show your club pride with this great gear. These items are
custom ordered for special events and not available for
purchase online. Some sizes and colors sell out quickly, so
please don’t wait to get yours.
JACA gear for sale at the 2015 specialty
HOWL-O-WEEN
COSTUME CONTEST
+
PARADE
dress up your nihon ken for the
Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest + Parade
during lunch after individual breed judging
All dogs entered in conformation are eligible!
Prizes for Best Overall, Wagokoro (Spirit of Japan),
Most Festive, Most Original, Funniest, and Pretty in Pink.
No entry fee. Suggested donation $5 per dog.
Donations will be accepted for JACA’s Rescue Fund.
SAVE THE DATE!
JAPANESE AKITA
NATIONAL SPECIALTY
FEB 13TH, 2016
www.akita-inu.com
Notice to Exhibitors
These events are being hosted by the Japanese Akita Club of America and
are United Kennel Club (UKC) licensed conformation shows. All UKC rules
and regulations will apply.
Entries to all UKC events for both licensed and non-licensed classes must be
submitted using the most current official UKC forms.
Exhibitors through their submission of entry acknowledge that they are
knowledgeable of the UKC rules and regulations.
The use of alcohol or illegal drugs at a UKC event is prohibited. Violators may
be excused from the ring by the judge and from the show or event grounds by
the Event Committee or any officer of the host club.
UKC exhibitors and spectators are expected to display good behavior and
good sportsmanship in and out of the ring.
Exhibitors and handlers will be held responsible for cleaning up after their
dogs and maintaining a clean crating and /or grooming area.
There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn after the closure date or in the
event a dog and /or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless of
reason for dismissal.
Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. There will be a $35 service
charge on all returned checks.
Parents or guardians are solely responsible for their children and are expected
to keep them supervised and controlled at all times for their own safety.
Japanese Akita Club of America will not be responsible for loss or damage to
any dog exhibited or for the possessions of any exhibitor, whether the result
be accident or another cause.
If, because of riots, civil disturbances, weather or other act beyond the control
of the management, it is impossible to open or complete this show, no refund
of entry fees will be made. No substitutions are allowed.
For further information on the UKC rules and regulations, please refer to the
UKC website: http://www.ukcdogs.com
Award Donations
FOR
Japanese Akita Club of America’s
2015 Nihon Ken Invitational
UKC Dog Show
As a non-­profit United Kennel Club breed club we are excited about our upcoming
UKC Dog Show. Donations are one way to help us put on an event in which we can
offer quality awards and have our show at a great venue. If you would like to specify
an award(s) to sponsor please indicate. Your business card will be placed on the
back of each award you sponsor. Sponsorship is first come first serve. Email Sean for
availability at sean@akita-inu.com.
SEE OTHER SIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
$15 per class. Sponsorship includes ribbon placements for 1ST - 4TH for both
males and females. Write # of classes (max 8 per breed).
____ Akita
____ Hokkaido
____ Japanese Akita ____ Jindo
____ Kai
____ Kishu
____ Shiba
____ Shikoku
$20 per Best of Sex or Best of Winners class. Sponsorship includes rosettes
for Best and Reserve. Write M for male, F for female, or W for Winners.
____ Akita
____ Hokkaido
____ Japanese Akita ____ Jindo
____ Kai
____ Kishu
____ Shiba
____ Shikoku
$20 per Champion or Grand Champion class. Sponsorship includes
rosettes for Best and Reserve. Write C for Champ or G for Grand Champ.
____ Akita
____ Hokkaido
____ Japanese Akita ____ Jindo
____ Kai
____ Kishu
____ Shiba
____ Shikoku
$25 per Best of Breed rosette.
____ Akita
____ Hokkaido
____ Kai
____ Kishu
____ Japanese Akita ____ Jindo
____ Shiba
____ Shikoku
$25 to $40 per Group Rosette.
____ Group 1 ($40)
____ Group 3 ($30)
____ Group 2 ($35)
____ Group 4 ($25)
$____ Award donation to be used as needed. Thank you!
YOU MAY WRITE ‘A’ NEXT TO ANY SPONSORSHIP FOR ALTERED.
Name, Kennel, or Business:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: Cell: Website:
Email Address:
Make checks payable to: Japanese Akita Club of America
Mail to:
JACA Award Donations
9400 N Central Expy Ste 1209
Dallas, TX 75231
For questions contact: (310) 594-3606 sean@akita-inu.com
Award Donations
Total Enclosed: $
Please be sure to include enough business cards if you wish
them attached to the awards you are donating.
Thank You
FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF
Japanese Akita Club of America’s
2015 Nihon Ken Invitational
UKC Dog Show
Sunday November 1ST, 2015
Show Hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
TL NUMBERS. JACA will not issue Temporary Listing (TL) numbers at this
show. In order to enter the show, your dog must either be permanently
registered with UKC or have a Temporary Listing number.
You can apply for a single registration here:
http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/WebPages/Registration/
ApplicationSingleRegistration
You can apply for a TL number here:
https://www.ukcdogs.com/DEWebCom.nsf/TL%20Web?OpenForm
You can also phone UKC if you have questions: (269) 343-0020
SELF-CLEANING SHOW. Please, pack in /pack out. Clean up after your
dog(s) including fur. Leave your area the same as when you arrived.
DRY RV PARKING. Dry RV Parking may be available a few blocks from the
show. Additional information will follow.
SUPPORT GARDENA. We love having our show in Gardena and want to
be welcomed back next year. Please support Gardena businesses. There are
several eateries, coffee shops, other businesses.
http://www.ci.gardena.ca.us/
www.akita-inu.com
Event Secretary
LeAnna Fox
2319 W 241ST Street
Lomita, CA 90717