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1 AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERN THESE EVENTS Obedience Parent Specialty & Jr. Showmanship Rally Futurity Sweepstakes Judging Program Saluki Club of America Member of the American Kennel Club, Unbenched, Indoors National Specialty, Veteran Sweepstakes, Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, Obedience & Rally Trial, 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy June 2 6, 2015 Lure Coursing: Coursing Field, Purina Farms Show and all other activities: Purina Farms Event Center 300 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, Missouri Show Hours each day: 7AM to half hour after completion of judging Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Futurity, Obedience, Rally, Versatility Conformation Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Agility, All Sweepstakes, 4-6 month Beginner Puppy Thursday, June 4, 2015 Regular & Non-Regular Single Dog Classes, Junior Showmanship, Triathlon Friday, June 5, 2015 Regular & Non-Regular Single Bitch Classes Saturday, June 6, 2015 Intersex Competition THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary EVENT SECRETARY JUDY LOWTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY BaRay Event Services, Inc. A.K.C. ANNUALLY LICENSED SUPERINTENDENTS MEMBER: DOG SHOW SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 508, BURLINGTON, WA PHONE: FAX: HAND-DELIVERED, EXPRESS or PRIORITY, FEDEX or UPS: 113 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON, WA (do NOT require signature) dogshows@barayevents.com WEB SITE: BaRayEvents.com OFFICE HOURS 10AM-5PM MON.-FRI. Like us on FACEBOOK Saluki Club of America 2015 National Specialty 1

2 SHOW COMMITTEE Monica Stoner, Show Chair PO Box 1708, Edgewood, NM Celeste Johnson Agility Trials Tom Cigolle Lure Trials All SCOA officers and members of the board of directors Announcer...Michael Bell Camping...Dennis Schmidt Catalog Ads... Judy Tantillo Catalog Sales... TBD Central Reservations...Susan Schroeder Desert Bred Exhibition...Susan Schroeder Top Danielle Rubin Futurity... Sharon Walls Grounds... Several Strong Young People Hospitality Events... Stephanie Gamble Judges Education... Diane Divin Judge Hospitality... TBD Four-to-Six Month Puppy...CynDee Hahnn Live Auction... Frances Zeller Set-Up Reservations... Ray George Seminar... Mary Dee Sist DVM Lurecourse Master... Tom Cigolle Trophy Chair... Russell McFadden Triathlon...Anna Meszaros Website... SCOA Webmasters Vendor Booths... Patsy Hoy Versatility Conformation...MaryAnn Lillemo SCOA/STOLA Raffle...Fiona Bennett Health Clinic... Mary Dee Sist DVM STOLA Auction...Fiona Bennett, Jennifer Fox Decorations... Jennifer Fox, Jennifer Napier, Jes Dixon Costume Contest... Jamey Witmer Lambert, Sara Long Roth Canine Good Citizen... Jeanette Ringer, Katie Souder The Saluki Club of America retains all rights to photograph or videotape by any means, and televise or reproduce these events in any way, now and in the future. The Show Chairperson and Members of their households may not enter, show or handle at an SCOA event they are chairing. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Warren & Vicky Cook P.O. Box 215, Eagle Point, OR VETERINARIAN (ON CALL) OR (after hours emergency) Dr. William Jones (7:00 am - 6:00 pm) Animal Emergency Clinic (after 6:00 pm) 450 Flier Dr., Pacific, MO Big Bend Rd., St. Louis, MO JUDGES Mrs. L. Sue Rooney Flynn (6099) Buttonhall Ave, Goose Creek, SC All Specialty Classes & Junior Showmanship Ms. Diane Propst (1791) Wilson Bend Rd, Gravois Mills, MO Obedience & Rally Mrs. Catherine Comroe Lariat Dr., Cameron Park, CA All Sweepstakes The building opens to exhibitors at 6:00 am and closes at 6:00 pm each day. The building is locked at 10:00 pm so please remember to remove your dogs and essential belongings before the building is locked. If you wish to leave your dogs overnight, there is a separate charge for security. Arrangements must be made in advance and the exhibitor is responsible for the additional cost! Contact the Show Chair at tsent@ix.netcom.com before the show closing date of May 13, 2015 for help in making arrangements. 2 Saluki Club of America 2015 National Specialty

3 SCHEDULE TUES. June 2 WED. June 3 THURS. June 4 FRI. June 5 SAT. June 6 ASFA Lure Coursing Trial (Pyramid Cup), Roll Call 8:00 am. Vendors may begin setting up at 12:00 noon in their spots. Exhibitor Set-up begins at 12:00. Reserved spaces will have names on them, other set up space is available for the duration of the show on a first come, first served basis. Please see set-up and ringside rules. NO X-Pens will be allowed except in the set-up area and all crates must be either in the set up area or the designated day crating area and must have a towel or mat under each crate. Dogs may be at ringside on leash with appropriate size mat or bed. Futurity Judge: Suzanne Morrison Forsyth will begin at approximately 1:00 pm in Ring Month Puppy Competition will be held in Ring 1 during Futurity Lunch Break. Obedience and Rally at 1:00 in adjacent ring Versatility Conformation will follow Obedience and Rally Building closes at 6:00 or at completion of judging so Purina can reconfigure rings. Welcome gathering and evening visit at the Museum of the Dog Reserved RV Parking continues until complete see Dennis Schmidt AKC Lure Coursing Trial Roll Call at 6:30 am) Checkerboard Café will be open at 7:00 am serving breakfast and lunch (every day) Agility will begin in the Great Hall at approximately 9:00 am. Agility ring will be off-limits without permission and supervision after the Agility trial is complete. Veterans Sweepstakes Judge Catherine Comroe will begin at 10:00 am with Dual Champion and Puppy Sweepstakes to follow. Triathlon Conformation immediately after Sweepstakes are completed Reproduction Services, near the main show building. Building closes to public at 6:00 or completion of judging. AKC JC/QC Test A (9:00-11:00 am) and Test B (12:00-2:00 pm) will be held at the Coursing Field. See Tom Cigolle for information. SCOA General Meeting at 8:00 am am in Founders Room (2nd floor) (yes, we ll have coffee) Board meeting to follow Junior Showmanship 10:45 am, followed by Dog Classes at 11:00 am. Judge: Sue Rooney-Flynn. Health Seminar in the evening, Founder s Room. Dr. Sanders will discuss heart studies Heart tests all day at Service Center. Announcements at 10:30 am Bitch Classes Judge: Sue Rooney-Flynn 11:00AM. Lunch at judge s discretion. Puppy/Fun runs on Maintenance Hill (outside main bldg.) during lunch. See Tom Cigolle for details Award Announcements immediately after Bitch Classes Costume Contest, Desert Bred Exhibition and Top 20 Competition after completion of Judging Wine and Cheese Social begins after Top 20 Live auction and SCOA/STOLA Raffle winners announced. Time TBD Building is closed to public after judging and to party-goers after 9:30 pm Judges Education mentoring during judging Conformation Concludes Judge: Sue Rooney-Flynn. Stud Dog, Brood Bitch and Brace Classes Best of Breed Competition Best Bred-By-Exhibitor and Best Puppy Building closes at 6:00 pm or 30 minutes after completion of judging and pictures Photographer takes final pictures In amongst these we ll have shopping, watching Salukis, and a wonderful time with our friends The Checkerboard Cafe is open daily at 7:00 am for breakfast and lunch. Saluki Club of America 2015 National Specialty 3

4 QUICK INFO FOR ACTIVITIES AGILITY TRIAL Held indoors in the Great Hall, Purina Events Center on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015.Scores may be used as a Triathlon component. Trial Secretary is Christine Allen (Cell) AKC and ASFA LURE TRIALS CONTACT Tom Cigolle for information. Tom Cigolle 1835 Tope Road, New Cumberland, WV 26047, Ph X-260 (Work) or tcigolle@aol.com WELCOME SOCIAL to be held on Tuesday evening at the Dog Museum with main meal provided by the SCOA. We encourage participants to bring something of their own to share Stephanie Gamble will be coordinating. SCOA/STOLA RAFFLE Tickets may be purchased any time between Wednesday June 3 at 9:00 am and 1:30 pm on Friday afternoon. The cutoff time will be strictly enforced to allow time to determine winners. Friday, June 5th, winners will be able to retrieve their prizes. Donations will be accepted by Jennifer Fox. LIVE AUCTION A limited number of select artistic items will be offered for auction on Friday evening during the complimentary Wine and Cheese party. The items will be advertised in advance on the website. Frances Zeller will be auctioneer. Contact Monica Stoner for additional information tsent@ix.netcom.com CAMPING RESERVATIONS Contact Dennis Schmidt for additional information and to make camping reservations. Tent camping is NOT allowed by Purina Farms. CAMPGROUND Additional area campgrounds listing is available on the Purina Farms website CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Limited opportunities during the week SALUKIS ONLY see Jeanette Ringer at the show. HEALTH CLINIC Please contact MaryDee Sist for information concerning the Saluki Health Clinic. Also, Reproductive Specialist Dr Kathy Rasmussen from the Kansas City Area will set up her clinic. DESERT BRED EXHIBITION Please contact Susan Schroeder at ashshira@siriusenterprises.com, P O Box 40, Carbondale, KS HOSPITALITY To volunteer to help or to receive additional information please contact Stephanie Gamble, yamadan8@embarqmail.com SEMINAR Please contact Mary Dee Sist for additional information on the Seminar. On Thursday evening Dr Sanders will discuss his Saluki Heart Study Research. On Friday he will conduct heart tests NATIVE COSTUME CLASS Judge Frances Zeller. Coordinators: Jamey Witmer Lambert and Sara Long. PIN CONTEST The deadline is 5 pm June 3, Entries to: Maureen Dupree Jones 1459 Little Calvey Creek Rd, Robertsville MO For information Maureen at runningdog9999@hotmail.com You can mail your entry or hand it to Maureen TROPHY DONATIONS AND HUMANE PURSE For more information or to donate contact Russell McFadden rlmcfadden@valornetcom. Donations can also be made on line at Any amount will be greatly appreciated. VENDORS COMMERCIAL BOOTH SPACE For reservations and more information please contact - Patsy Hoy BazaarHounds@verizon.net or , P.O. Box 269, Creamery, PA VETERINARIAN (DAY) Dr. William Jones (7:00 am 6:00 pm), 450 Flier Dr., Pacific, MO (636) Call if needed and they will give directions. COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE Once again SCOA is pleased to be able to offer an evening of camaraderie and fellowship after judging on Friday, June 6th. During the evening you can collect the items you won on the STOLA/SCOA Raffle, bid on a few very special items at the live auction, stroll the vendor area and visit with friends. Wine, food and soft drinks will be provided by the Club. VETERINARIAN (EMERGENCY) Animal Emergency Clinic (after 6:00 pm), 9937 Big Bend Road, St. Louis, MO (314) Call for driving directions 4 Saluki Club of America 2015 National Specialty

5 ROUTES TO SHOW I-44 FROM EAST OR WEST take Gray Summit exit #253 (Hwy 100 E.). Turn north on Hwy 100 E. Go approximately ½ mile to MM & turn left. There are small Purina signs on the corner. MM is a very winding road. Large vehicles use care. Entrance to the Farm is about 1 mile on the left. There are large security gates. ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE NOTE - The American Kennel Club and the Saluki Club of America are serious about the need to preserve pet friendly hotels and areas for the future. People who abuse their pet privileges at these hotels are subject to discipline by SCOA and AKC. If you are reported by a hotel for abusing your pet privileges there will be a bench hearing and resultant discipline if the hearing results in a determination that you acted in a manner not in the best interests of Sport. The Host Hotel has a specified exercise area and SCOA provides bags for disposal of pet waste. Host Hotel: The Wildwood Hotel 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO (636) $99 a night SCOA group rate Mention Saluki Club of America for group rate. There is a nonrefundable $40 pet fee, no more than four dogs per room, guests will be required to sign Pet Expectations letter at check-in. Please make reservations early! OTHER HOTELS The following motels have agreed to accept guests with well-mannered pets. Many require a pet deposit or extra non-refundable pet charge. Contact each motel directly for specific terms and conditions. Check the website at for hotel prices and information updates. Dogs may not be left in rooms unattended Make reservations early as this is a tourist area Holiday Inn (800) or (636) I-44 & Allenton Rd, Eureka MO $35 onetime pet fee Travel Diamond Inn (636) Hwy 100 E & Gray Summit Exit, Villa Ridge MO $25 one time pet fee charge Super 8 (636) Beilser Rd, Washington MO $10 per day / per dog nonrefundable pet fee charge 2 dogs per room Super 8 (636) th St, Eureka MO $10.00 per day pet charge mention dog show Budget Lodging (636) S I-44 Outer Rd, St Clair MO $5.00 per pet per day charge 3 dogs per room max Drury Inn & Suites Southwest (800) Drury Inn or (636) I-44 & Hwy Lambert Drury Place, St Louis MO Hampton Inn (636) Lambert Drury Place, St Louis-Peerless Park, MO Comfort Inn (636) Thornton St, I-44 Exit 257, Pacific MO In addition to Purina Farms RV parking, area campgrounds that will accept pets (dogs) are listed separately on the website. Make reservations for Purina Farms RV areas through Dennis Schmidt. Fourth Annual Top 20 Competition! Please join us to celebrate the top 20 dogs in our breed, based on number of Salukis defeated in Theme: Woofstock (1960s) When: Friday evening, June 5th Location: Main Show Ring To donate to the Top Twenty, or for more information, please contact us: Danielle Rubin 66 Bryant Street, Cumberland, RI skyesaluki@gmail.com Saluki Club of America 2015 National Specialty 5

6 THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 237 DOGS FOR 350 ENTRIES TUESDAY JUNE 2 RING 2 OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIAL (17) JUDGE: MS. DIANE PROPST 1:00PM RALLY TRIAL (10) Rally Excellent Walkthrough 1 Rally Excellent B... No. [2402] 1 Rally Excellent A... No Rally Advanced B...No Rally Novice B...Nos :00PM OBEDIENCE TRIAL (7) 1 Open Class B... No Novice Class B...Nos Novice A Walkthrough 1 Novice Class A... Nos Beginner Novice B...Nos. [1202], 1651 Versatility Competition will be held after the completion of the Rally and Obedience Trials RING 1 1:00PM FUTURITY COMPETITION JUDGE: SUZANNE MORRISON FORSYTH JUDGING OF THE 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY COMPETITION WILL BE HELD DURING FUTURITY LUNCH BREAK FOUR-TO-SIX MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY COMPETITION Judge: Mr. RoDennis Schmidt (7333) 2640 Serene Lane, Las Vegas, NV The Four-to-Six Month Puppy competition shall be for Salukis that are four months of age and over but under six months on the day of the event. AKC registration number or an AKC litter number will be required for entries of an AKC recognized breed as listed in Chapter 3, Section 1 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. A foreign born dog may enter this class if they are registered in the country of origin. All entrants are to be vaccinated (including rabies) in accordance with their veterinarian s protocol. Entries are to be made on an official AKC Entry Blank. Contact person: CynDee Hahn 2227 Encino Dr, Florissant, MO saluki90@charter.net. Cost is $10 per puppy. Judging will be held in main show ring on Wednesday, June 3rd, during Lunch Break for Sweepstakes. ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE MORNING OF THE EVENT DO NOT SEND ENTRIES TO THE SUPERINTENDENT 6 Saluki Club of America 2015 National Specialty WEDNESDAY JUNE 3 RING 1 SWEEPSTAKES (105) JUDGE: MRS. CATHERINE COMROE One Hour Lunch Break at Judge s discretion 10:00AM 32 VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES 14 Veteran Sweepstakes Dog 7-10 Yrs. 2 Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs Yrs. 1 Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs 12 Yrs. & Older 9 Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches 7-10 Yrs. 3 Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches Yrs. 3 Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches 12 Yrs. & Older Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex

7 WEDNESDAY JUNE 3 (CONTINUED) TO FOLLOW 17 DUAL TITLE SWEEPSTAKES 3 Young Adult Bitches 1-3 Yrs. 2 Mature Adult Dogs 3-7 Yrs. 5 Mature Adult Bitches 3-7 Yrs. 2 Veteran Adult Dogs 7-10 Yrs. 2 VetVenerable Adult Dogs 10+ Yrs. 1 Venerable Adult Bitches 10+ Yrs. Best in Dual Title Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex TO FOLLOW 56 SWEEPSTAKES 6 Sweepstakes Dogs 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos. 7 Sweepstakes Dogs 12 Mos. & Under 15 Mos. 5 Sweepstakes Dogs 15 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. 7 Sweepstakes Dogs 18 Mos. & Under 24 Mos. 11 Sweepstakes Bitches 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos. 4 Sweepstakes Bitches 12 Mos. & Under 15 Mos. 2 Sweepstakes Bitches 15 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. 14 Sweepstakes Bitches 18 Mos. & Under 24 Mos. Best in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex Immediately Following All Sweepstakes TRIATHLON COMPETITION THURSDAY JUNE 4 RING 1 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGE: MRS. L. SUE ROONEY-FLYNN 10:45AM 1 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1 Novice Junior Class Best Junior Handler RING 1 CONFORMATION DOG CLASSES (68) JUDGE: MRS. L. SUE ROONEY-FLYNN Lunch Break at the Discretion of the Judge 11:00AM 17 NON-REGULAR SINGLE DOG CLASSES 10 Veteran Dogs 7-10 Yrs. 2 Veteran Dogs Yrs. 2 Veteran Dogs 12 Yrs. & Older 3 Coursing Dogs TO FOLLOW 51 REGULAR DOG CLASSES 6 Puppy Dogs 9-12 Mos. 5 Dogs Mos. 4 Dogs Mos. 1 Novice Dogs 1 Amateur-Owner-Handler Dogs 17 Bred by Exhibitor Dogs 8 American Bred Dogs 9 Open Dogs Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Dog Saluki Club of America 2015 National Specialty 7

8 FRIDAY JUNE 5 RING 1 CONFORMATION BITCH CLASSES (90) JUDGE: MRS. L. SUE ROONEY-FLYNN Lunch Break at the Discretion of the Judge 11:00AM NON-REGULAR SINGLE BITCH CLASSES (17) 9 Veteran Bitches 7-10 Yrs. 3 Veteran Bitches Yrs. 2 Veteran Bitches 12 Yrs. & Older 3 Coursing Bitches TO FOLLOW REGULAR BITCH CLASSES (73) 10 Puppy Bitches 9-12 Mos. 2 Bitches Mos. 2 Bitches Mos. 1 Novice Bitches 5 Amateur-Owner-Handler Bitches 21 Bred by Exhibitor Bitches 11 American Bred Bitches 21 Open Bitches Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Bitch SATURDAY JUNE 6 RING 1 CONFORMATION CONCLUDES (69) JUDGE: MRS. L. SUE ROONEY-FLYNN One-Hour Lunch Break at the Discretion of the Judge 8:00AM 9 NON-REGULAR MULTIPLE ENTRY CLASSES 4 Stud Dogs 2 Brood Bitches 3 Brace Units TO FOLLOW 60 BEST OF BREED COMPETITION (33-27) Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex Select Dog, Select Bitch, Awards of Merit Best Puppy from the Regular Puppy Classes Best from the Bred by Exhibitor Classes SCOA THANKS PURINA FOR THEIR SUPPORT 8 Saluki Club of America 2015 National Specialty

9 ATTENTION EXHIBITORS ~ GENERAL RULES SHOW LOCATION IS AVAILABLE TO EXHIBITORS AFTER 12:00 P.M., TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND All crates and x-pens must be kept in the Grooming/Set-Up area on the plastic floor covering. Exceptions are for the Vendor Area and for designated day-crating area but all enclosures must have protection for the floor. We ask that all exhibitors strive to keep their dogs as quiet as possible. Thank you. Parking is allowed on blacktop surfaces only. NO PARKING ON THE GRASS AREAS. Vending is not allowed outside of the vending area, in vehicles, personal tents or setups. Anyone vending will be required to pay the official vending fee. As a General Rule, Purina does not allow vending of any product that competes with Purina products. Please turn off cell phones and/or pagers before entering rings. Show Chairperson, Obedience & Rally Chairperson and Assistant Show Chairpersons have the right to limit cell phone usage within 20 feet of the rings. Show Site is Handicapped Accessible and there is parking in the front of the building. ALL EXHIBITORS ARE WELCOME TO PHOTOGRAPH THE NATIONAL. HOWEVER IF YOU PLAN TO SELL THE PHOTOGRAPHS, PLEASE SEE PATSY HOY OR MONICA STONER TO PAY A VENDOR FEE Exhibitors should follow their Veterinarians recommendation to ensure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, free of any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. At the discretion of the judge or show committee in the case of inclement and/or dangerous weather conditions, judging may be moved into other suitable cover for the safety of the dogs, exhibitors and other participants. This also applies to dangerous night-time weather when occupants of RV may be asked to move indoors for their own safety. 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 DO NOT HAVE TO 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, Show Secretary 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. THE SHOW COMMITTEE/SECRETARY 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 as well as family, guests, and visitors in attendance. CANINE COURTESY All dogs shall be kept under control at all times. You are responsible for picking up after the animals in your care. You may want to consider crate or X-Pen covers for the comfort of your dog. The building can be quite noisy. PLEASE EXERCISE DOGS IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY There will be exercise areas and containers placed around the grounds. PLEASE USE THEM. All regulations will be enforced by the Grounds Committee. NO GASOLINE OR DIESEL GENERATORS are permitted within 50 feet of any building in which this dog show is being conducted unless put there for the sole purpose of club use. The club reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. Show Ring and/or Obedience/Rally Ring cannot be used for practice. Agility ring is off-limits to anyone not participating in a scheduled Agility activity. Disruptive or unruly behavior by individuals or dogs on the show site will not be tolerated at any time. The AKC policies regarding dog aggression will be enforced. Only the Official Show photographer is authorized to photograph win photos. PLEASE!! PLEASE!! HELP US KEEP THE MOTELS AND SHOW GROUNDS CLEAN. Saluki Club of America 2015 National Specialty 9

10 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS ALL EVENTS Entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by the Judge or Veterinarian, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee, or because it has been entered incorrectly. There is no refund for DUPLICATE ENTRIES or OVERPAYMENTS. 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 will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline Please note: Any hotel or motel listed in the premium list is subject to Event Committee Rules. We expect our exhibitors to be responsible guests. A report that an exhibitor at this show has abused hotel or motel property during this weekend may result in disciplinary action. Clubs reserve the right to decline future entries from the offending party in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. 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, videotape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. The Club is not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show. GROOMING / SET UP RESERVATIONS ARE CLOSED Grooming or set-up spaces allowed in designated areas only due to the special flooring in the Hall. Regular building hours are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 30 min. after completion of judging unless otherwise advised by the Show Committee. After hours use of the grooming area (overnight) will require advance arrangements and security at Exhibitors expense (Contact the Show Chair at your earliest convenience for approval and details). Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Failure to keep a rented grooming space neat and in order could result in forfeiture of the rented space without refund. The Show Committee will monitor grooming space order and cleanliness. A dog washing area is provided in the facility amps of electrical service will be available to each grooming space. Equipment must not be capable of damaging the flooring material in the Great Hall. Thick plastic will be in place in the set-up/grooming area. The club/show committee reserves the right to limit and/or rearrange set-ups if crowded conditions become a problem. The Show Committee reserves the right to remove equipment or crates left in undesignated areas. Your reserved grooming space will be determined by the Show Committee. The space will be clearly marked with your name and the space location will be posted at the entrance to the Event Center. Free spaces will be available after 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 3rd. Only one (1) space per exhibitor you may NOT save a free space for anyone else. Once a space has been assigned, you may keep it until the end of the show or until you no longer need the space. You can leave your crates, chairs or other belongings in the area until the show is complete. This is for the Grooming/Set-Up area only all items at ringside or in the designated day crating area must be removed as soon as you re finished showing for the day. For additional information/questions call Ray George at (405) , Cell (405) or CynDee Hahn at (314) PARKING & CAMPING GUIDELINES RESERVATIONS ARE CLOSED SCOA has 65 RV parking spaces located behind the Purina Event Center with 50 amp hookups, water and sewer. Additional parking spaces are available in the overflow RV lot located on the gravel lots above the outdoor show site. Fee for the overflow lot is $10.00 per night. All RVs will be required to show a permit to park issued by the SCOA for the above dates. Anyone not displaying a required permit will be removed from the show site. THERE WILL BE NO RV PARKING ON ANY BLACKTOP PARKING LOTS. The Mississippi Valley/Rhineland KC Parking Committee will be in charge of all parking for the 4 all breed shows Thursday, May 28th, 2015 thru Monday, June 1st, 2015 at 6:00 PM. RV parking space reservations will be on a first come, first served basis. 10 Saluki Club of America 2015 National Specialty

11 P SHOW SITE LAYOUT N M Parking/ Vendor Area T Exhibitor Parking Main Show T T Field C D F G Parking Checkerboard Drive Agility Q Field Guardhouse Entrance B E Overflow RV Parking A County Road MM R Working Dog and Flying Disc Field H K Main RV Parking With Full Hookups Purina Event Center J N L I Parking Parking O Lighted A Course Round Pen Sheep Barn Parking Entrance Legend A. Visitor s Center 1. Information Desk 2. Offices 3. Exhibits 4. Conference Room 5. Food Service 6. Gift Shop B. Indoor Theater C. Animal Barn D. Outdoor Amphitheater E. Patio/Food Court F. Pet Center G. Incredible Dog Arena H. The Great Hall I. Gateway Hall J. Feed & Storage Bldg. K. Maintenance & Storage Bldg. L. Service Center M. Go To Ground Dens N. Off-Leash Exercise Area O. Herding & Trial Field P. Outdoor Public X-pens Q. Agility Field R. Working Dog & Flying Disc Field Restroom Dog Relief Area Water Electric T Show Tent TRANSFER OF ENTRIES NOTE: BECAUSE OF TRAVEL TIME TO THE SHOW SITE, TRANSFER OF ENTRIES AND REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS FOR PUBLISHED JUDGE CHANGES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE OFFICE AFTER 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 27. AFTER THIS TIME, YOU MUST CONTACT THE SUPERINTENDENT ON SITE. CONFORMATION: Dogs may be transferred from one of the regular classes to the Best of Breed or Variety competition, provided this transfer is presented to the Superintendent at least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of any regular conformation judging at the show. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP: Junior Handlers who win a third Novice Class with competition present 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 Superintendent at least one-half hour prior to the scheduled start of Junior Showmanship judging at the show. Correction may be made from one age division to another. provided this transfer must be made to the Superintendent at least one half-hour prior to the judging of any Junior Showmanship class at the show. OBEDIENCE OR RALLY: A dog who has earned a title after entries have closed may be moved to another class in a future trial, provided the transfer request is presented to the Superintendent in writing at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. Move-ups may be approved provided the class and judge are available and the class has not reached its limit. Saluki Club of America 2015 National Specialty 11

12 The love shows. Because of the strong connection you have with your dogs, you consistently look for ways to provide them with long healthy lives.you can help support breed-specific health studies, educational outreach and rescue efforts. Make a difference for your breed by joining Purina Pro Club and participating in the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program. Join today. Call , 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Mon.-Fri. Or, visit purinaproclub.com Trademarks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland 12 Saluki Club of America 2015 National Specialty