Premium List. The German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. (Member of the American Kennel Club)

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1 Premium List. (Member of the American Kennel Club) The One Hundred Second Na onal Specialty Show Saturday, October 10 Saturday, October 17, 2015 Event # The Sixty Eighth Obedience Trial Event # , Thu 10/ , Fri 10/16 The Eleventh Rally Trial Event # , Thu 10/ , Fri 10/16 German Shepherd Dog Club of St. Louis Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Obedience Trial Event # Rally Trial Event # Purina Events Center 300 Checkerboard Loop Gray Summit, Missouri INDOORS/OUTDOORS Unbenched **Best of Breed Judging May be Moved Outside** Show Hours 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Central Time Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under the American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

2 Entries close at 6:00pm, Central Time, on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Foy Trent Dog Shows in Sturgeon, MO after which time, entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted except as provided in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. When a dog is entered in more than one class under any event number, the highest priced class is considered the first entry. Please put Breed and Name of Show on Check or Money Order. MAIL ENTRIES WITH FEES MADE OUT TO: Foy Trent Dog Shows, PO Box C, Sturgeon, MO Entries are also accepted online at And by fax at Entry Fees AKC fees can be found on page 30 Best of Breed... $50.00 Each Entry of a Dog (Conformation other than Best of Breed)... $35.00 Junior Showmanship... Free First Entry of a Dog *Obedience... $35.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog *Obedience... $15.00 Obedience Brace (as a unit)... $35.00 Obedience Team (as a unit)... $40.00 First Entry of a Dog *Rally... $35.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog *Rally... $15.00 *Include jump height on entry form for Obedience & Rally classes requiring jumps These Events are for German Shepherd Dogs Only MOVE UP/TRANSFER POLICY FOR THE SPECIALTY AND TRIALS: The Club will permit a move up/ transfer to the next level class in accordance with AKC regula ons. The request for a Move Up/Transfer must be made in wri ng and presented to the Superintendent at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the specified event, show or trial. Move Up/Transfer forms will be available at the Superintendent s Table. ** Please note** Agility and Tuesday Specialty show are being handled by other Event Secretaries** Separate Premium List Will Be Available at: 2

3 Tentative Schedule of Events Specific Times to be Listed in Judging Program con ngent upon entries **Conforma on Judging Regular Dog Classes May or May Not Begin on Wednesday, October 14 **Conforma on Judging Regular Bitch Classes May or May Not Begin on Thursday, October 15 Saturday, Oct. 10 **Herding Test/Trial (C Course)... Purina Farms Herding Test/Trial (A/B Course)... Ro Ewe Track Plo ng... Purina Farms All Breed Agility Trial... Great Hall Sunday, Oct. 11 All Breed Tracking Test... Purina Farms Herding Test/Trial (C Course)... Purina Farms Herding Test/Trial (A/B Course)... Ro Ewe All Breed Agility Trial... Great Hall Monday, Oct. 12 Herding Ins nct Test... Ro Ewe Herding Tending Ins nct Test... Purina Farms Agility Trial (GSDs only)... Great Hall Sanc oned B All Breed Agility Match (30 min. a er Trial)... Great Hall Agility Top 20 Fourth Annual Invita onal... Great Hall Tuesday, Oct. 13 Agility Trial GSDs only... Great Hall GSDCA Temperament Test... Purina Farms GSDCA Specialty Show Before the Na onal... Purina Farms (Outdoors, regardless of weather) Rent A Ring (A ernoon & Evening)... Gateway Hall Wednesday, Oct. 14 Opening Ceremonies & Regional Club Parade... Great Hall GSDC of St. Louis Obedience & Rally Trial... Gateway Hall C.A.T. (A.M. & P.M. Trials)... Purina Herding Field Judge s Educa on Seminar 9:00AM... Great Hall Futurity & Amateur Futurity Finals... Great Hall Purina Presenta on: Best In Futurity Breeder... Great Hall Presenta ons (During Lunch Break): Herding Victor or Victrix, Tracking Qualifiers, Agility Victor or Victrix, Agility Top 20 Winner... Great Hall Rescue Dog Presenta on... Great Hall Maturity & Amateur Maturity Finals... Great Hall Conforma on Judging, Na onal Specialty: **Dog Classes... Great Hall Dock Diving (Demo, Instructors to Par cipate)... Dock Diving Arena Rent A Ring (Evening)... Gateway Hall Barn Hunt Clinic/Match (Time TBA)... Grooming Tent on Lower Lot Thursday, Oct. 15 Conforma on Judging, Na onal Specialty: **Dog Classes, Winners Dog, All Veteran Dog Classes, **Bitch Classes... Great Hall Rally Obedience, GSDs only... Gateway Hall Obedience, GSDs only... Gateway Hall C.A.T. (A.M. Trials)... Purina Herding Field Presenta ons: Stud Dog/Brood Bitch Presenta on Class... Great Hall Educa onal Programs (Time TBA)... Founders Room GSDCA Annual Membership Hospitality, 5:30 pm... Great Hall GSDCA Annual Mee ng & Club Awards, 8:00 pm... Founder s Room Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

4 Friday, Oct. 16 Conforma on Judging, Na onal Specialty: **Bitch Classes, Winners Bitch, All Veteran Bitch Classes... Great Hall Obedience, GSDs Only... Gateway Hall Rally Obedience, GSDs only... Gateway Hall Juniors Workshop (Juniors Prac ce Hands On) (Time TBA)... Great Hall Party and Dance, 5:30pm... Great Hall Parade of Greats Presenta on, 5:30pm... Great Hall Saturday, Oct. 17 Departed Members Remembrance... Great Hall Obedience & Rally Presenta ons... Great Hall Best of Breed (Select Bitches)... Great Hall Gold Page Luncheon... Founders Room Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar... Founders Room/Great Hall Junior Showmanship Judging... Great Hall Award of Excellence Presenta on... Great Hall Best of Breed (Select Dogs)... Great Hall Best of Breed/Best Opposite/Best of Winners... Great Hall Conforma on Judging: Best Puppy; Best Bred By, Joan Ford Memorial Trophy Presenta on... Great Hall Na onal/sieger Show Banquet Dinner... Purina Events Center Sunday, Oct. 18 GSDCA Board Mee ng... Holiday Inn Routes to the Show Purina Farms is located just 10 minutes west of Six Flags outside of St Louis on I 44. Take the Gray Summit Exit & go North two blocks on Highway 100. turn le on County Rd MM & proceed one mile to Purina Farms (entrance is on the le.) Show Photographer Valerie Harrington Videographer DVDS Show Veterinarian (On Call) John Stoltz DVM Washington Veterinary Clinic (24 hr emergency care) 5585 Hwy 100, Washington, MO Direc ons to Vet on Call from show site: At main gate, turn right onto Hwy MM. Take I 44 west to Exit #251 Hwy 100. Con nue on Hwy miles to Brookview Dr. Turn right onto Brookview, then right into the clinic. Emergency Veterinarian Big Bend Emergency Clinic 9937 Big Bend Blvd, St Louis, MO Direc ons to Emergency Vet from show site: At main gate, turn right onto Hwy MM. Take I 44 east to Exit #278. Turn right on Big Bend. Clinic is.025 miles on le. 4

5 Officers of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. Frank Fasano President Lanalee Jorgensen Law. Vice President Larry Rock.... Treasurer Dania Karloff Recording Secretary Joy Schultz. Corresponding Secretary 1350 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV Delegate to the American Kennel Club Dr. Carmen Ba aglia Board of Directors Class of 2015 Lewis P. Bunch Helen Gleason Dorothy Linn Dean Wylie Board of Directors Class of 2016 Dr. Zoe Backman Jim Moses Pam O Dell Morton Goldfarb Show Committee Gail S efferman Show Chairperson 9500 Rainbow Acres, Di mer,mo Phone: forstknoll@aol.com Dean Wylie.. Assistant Show Chair 237 Has ngs Ct., Doylestown, PA Phone: dwylie237@verizon.net Building & Grounds Glen Murphy Event Committee Chairperson Lana Jorgensen Law 1730 Thall Dr., Hamilton, OH & Carmen Ba aglia, Mike Cressman, Frank Fasano, Julie Degen, Dania Karloff, Gail S efferman Performance Chairs Robert Jeffers Agility Chairperson Tracy Parciak & Julie Degen.... Herding Co Chairs Julia Priest.... Obedience Co Chair Phone: ; E mail: k9julie@earthlink.net Regina Steiner. Obedience Co Chair Phone: ; E mail: mobilegrmr@gmail.com Stefanie Kitcher Rally Chairperson Phone: ; E mail: stef@poochysmooches.com Lew Bunch.. Tracking Chairperson Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

6 Special Assignment Chairs Herman Butch S efferman. Chief Ring Steward Yong Mi Neal..... Ready Ring John Ayo e.. Adver sing/catalog Bob Drescher. Announcer Dania Karloff, Laura Gilbert.... Annual Mee ng Registra on Sheryl Brocke, Olivia Calabrese.... Decora ons Dr. Morton Goldfarb.. Educa onal Liaison Erin Nellis.... Gold Page Luncheon Butch S efferman.... GSDCA Logo Store GSDC of St Louis, Inc. Judges Transporta on GSDC of St Louis, Inc.. Judges Hospitality Sheree Moses, Morton Goldfarb... Judges Seminar Glenn Murphy... Liaisons/Hotels Lori Nickeson.. Performance Award of Merit Kris Fasano... Opening Ceremonies/Presenta ons Susan Casey..... Raffle Kim McNamara.. Red Book Kris Fasano.... Regional Club Parade Elaine Peters.... Advance Sales Reserva ons Olivia Sam Colvin.. Special A rac on Parade of Greats Ellie Carson..... Special A rac on Stud Dog/Brood Bitch Lew Bunch... Sponsorships Laura Gilbert.... Temperament Karen Schmaltz.. Vendors John Ayo e, Pamela Stoesser... Website German Shepherd Dog Club of St. Louis, Inc 2015 GSDCSTL Officers Larry Duerbeck... President Herman (Butch) S efferman... Vice President Karen Schmaltz... Treasurer Gail Ru er... Secretary Gail S efferman... Corresponding Secretary 9500 Rainbow Acres, Di mer, Missouri Board of Directors Elaine Bisbing, Marcia Hadley, Greg Harrison, Glenn Murphy, Kelly Murphy, Terry Rock, Marilee Wilkinson Trial Commi ee Gail S efferman, Trial Chairman 9500 Rainbow Acres, Di mer, MO Phone: forstknoll@aol.com And All Officers and Members of the Board of Directors Trial Secretary: Karen Schmaltz C/O Foy Trent Dog Shows LLC 6

7 Judges Na onal Conforma on/na onal & Regional Obedience & Rally Mrs. Vicki Migliore Roye rd Ave, Moscow, TN Regular & Non Regular Class Bitches, Futurity & Maturity Dogs Dr. Robert S Kish Upper Ridge Rd, Pennsburg, PA Regular & Non Regular Class Dogs, Futurity & Maturity Bitches, Best in Futurity & Best in Maturity Ms. Rita G Sandell Gulf Shore Blvd N 408 S, Naples, FL Intersex, Best Puppy, Best Bred By Exhibitor Dr. Carmen L Ba aglia Wexford Gln, Roswell, GA Junior Showmanship Joseph Caputa Holiday Ln, Hainesville, IL Thursday: Novice A, Novice B, Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Pre Novice Friday: U lity A, U lity B, Graduate Open, Pre U lity, Versa lity Mrs. Diane J Propst Wilson Bend Rd, Gravois Mills, MO Thursday: Open A, Open B, Pre Open Friday: Novice A, Novice B, Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Pre Novice All Rally Classes Each Trial Ms. Karen J Anderson County Road 5 NE, North Branch, MN Thursday: U lity A, U lity B, Graduate Open, Pre U lity, Versa lity Friday: Open A, Open B, Graduate Novice, Pre Open German Shepherd Dog Club of St. Louis, Inc., Obedience and Rally Trials with the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. Na onal Specialty James Comunale Jares Ct, Ballwin, MO Open A (*), Open B (*), Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B Mrs. Diane J Propst Wilson Bend Rd, Gravois Mills, MO Novice A, Novice B, U lity A, U lity B Mrs. Charlo e A. Mielziner Gutermuth Rd, Saint Charles, MO Rally Please Note: (*) appearing a er a judge s name/assignment denotes provisional status for that assignment at the me of judge panel processing. PARKING PASSES Due to the expected increase in the number of exhibitors and dogs at this year s GSDCA Na onal and Sieger Show. A Parking Pass will be required for each vehicle. Passes may be purchased in advanced (see form a ached in this Premium) or will be available for purchase at the front gate entrance to Purina Farms. Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

8 JUDGES EDUCATION SEMINAR Purina Events Center Founders Room, Gray Summit, Missouri Wednesday, October 14, :00 a.m. 12:00 Noon (includes lunch & sea ng) Ringside mentoring will be available Wednesday a er lunch. (Limited sea ng will be available on a first come first serve basis for the balance of the Na onal for Judges Educa onal Seminar a endees.) $50.00 Presenter Sheree Moses This seminar is for anyone considering judging the German Shepherd Dog and is limited to 40 par cipants. Includes a thorough discussion of the GSD Standard and "How to Conduct a Temperament Evalua on of the GSD" by Laura Gilbert, Chair of the Temperament Commi ee. Make check payable to GSDCA Na onal & send to: Sheree Moses, PO Box 448, Wardensville, WV **This seminar is limited to 40 par cipants. There will be open sea ng for an addi onal 10 GSDCA members who do not want cer ficates but would like to learn more about the German Shepherd Dog. Contact Sheree Moses about this: Phone shereemosesgsd@hotmail.com STREAMING VIDEO Both LIVE (in real me) and RECORDED streaming video will be available for this show. To access the streaming video you must first REGISTER at the ShowDogVideoPros website, and then second PURCHASE streaming video access. Here is the link to get started: h ps:// The day by day LIVE and Recorded GSDCA 2015 streaming video can be accessed at this page: h p://showdogvideopros.com/germanshepherd/ The video company has setup completely customizable streaming video access, depending on the number of days you wish to watch, the number of devices you wish to use, and the number of users (up to six) sharing one account. The pricing varies from $14.95 for a single day to an average of ~$50.00 for the whole show for one user on one device. Customers are encouraged to take advantage of the volume discounts built into the pricing by ordering addi onal access at the me of your original purchase. The ShowDogVideoPros website offers a real me pricing calculator for customers to try out various streaming video combina ons to meet their needs. VIDEO POLICY This show will be professionally video recorded. No other commercial video recording, video recording from a tripod or monopod mounted camera, or any video recording of large segments of the show will be permi ed. Individuals may video record their own dogs using handheld devices only (ipad, iphone, or a small video camera). Individuals are NOT allowed to record en re classes or other large segments of the show. Submission of an entry form and/or physical presence on the show grounds shall cons tute both implied and real consent for both the handler and their dog to be video recorded. Viola ons or infrac ons of the Video Policy will be handled according to standards set by the AKC on Dealing with Misconduct at AKC events. 8

9 Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

10 RV Reservations TERRY ROCK, RV Chairperson 733 Carman Oaks Ct., Ballwin, Missouri Ph: E mail: TROCKNROLL@AOL.COM Make Checks Payable to: GSDCA Send Payment to RV Chairperson Pre Payment is Required Deadline: SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 Informa on Needed: Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Cell: E Mail: Rental: Length Of Unit: Amp: Date In: Date Out: Upper Lot is Available: Saturday, October 10, 2015 $35 Per Night, Per Space (30 50 Amp service, Water, Sewer) Lower Lot Available: Friday, October 9, 2015 $20 Per Night, Per Space (Electric, NO SEWER, Water Available) ******************************************************************************* FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN STAYING ON THE SHOW GROUNDS AND DO NOT OWN AN RV Consider ren ng a Motor Home from: Byerly Recrea onal Vehicles They will bring the RV to the Purina Grounds and set it up for you as well as come back and pick it up! Contact Byerly RV or rentals@byerlyrv.com Or call (636) or RV DEAL OR M.B. Thomas RV St. Louis, Missouri Call (800) They will also bring the RV to the Purina Grounds and set it up for you as well as come back and pick it up! Weekend Delivery and pick up. 10

11 Hotels Host Hotel Holiday Inn Six Flags 4901 Six Flags Rd., Eureka, MO Phone Fax $99.00 per night (single/double), plus tax, non refundable pet fee Travelodge 581 Hwy 100 E (same exit as Purina Farms) Villa Ridge, MO Phone or $79.00 per night (single/double) plus one me nonrefundable $15.00 pet fee Alternate Hotels Budget Lodging A Touch of Class for Less 866 S. Outer Road, St. Clair, MO Located off Interstate 44 at Exit 240 Breakfast & WiFi included; 2+ acre lawn; Fenced off leash area All rooms accessible without stairs GSDCA Rate: $74.44 per night, plus tax No pet fee with mul ple night stay Comfort Inn 1320 Thornton St., Pacific, MO GSDCA Rate: $94 $99 per night, plus tax The GSDCA has nego ated reduced rates for our exhibitors/members at the above hotels. Book your reserva on directly with the hotel. Be sure to state that you are with the GSDCA Na onal Show when making reserva ons. Pet policy varies by hotel, exhibitors should verify pet policy with area hotels when making reserva ons. REMINDER It is important that we all do our best to maintain cleanliness with our dogs both at hotels and the show site. There are ALWAYS designated areas for exercising your dogs. Please help us be able to get hotels in the future. THERE WILL BE AN EVENT COMMITTEE MEETING AND HEARING CON CERNING ANYONE WHO ABUSES ONE OF THE HOTELS. PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE HOTELS AND YOUR CLUB. Purina Farms Ex-Pen Placement Areas Appropriate Relief Areas Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

12 Best of Breed Purina Pro Plan Chair offered by Purina One (1) large bag of any Purina Dog Food offered by Purina Grand Victor/Grand Victrix Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle offered by Purina One (1) large bag of any Purina Dog Food offered by Purina All Selects Purina Pro Plan Grooming Towel offered by Purina Winners Dog/Winners Bitch Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina Breeder of Best in Futurity Winner One (1) Large Bag Of any Purina Dog Food offered by Purina Pro Plan Futurity Alliance Trophy (Original Dannyquest Bronze statue, consis ng of dog, bitch and three puppies) Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Futurity One (1) large Bag Of any Purina Dog Food offered by Purina Purina Pro Plan Grooming Towel and Barrel Bag offered by Purina Best Amateur Handled in Futurity & Maturity Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle offered by Purina Best of Opposite Sex to Best Amateur Handled in Futurity & Maturity Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina First in all Veteran Classes Purina Pro Plan Grooming Towel offered by Purina Best Puppy Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina First in All Conforma on Class Winner Product and/or gi valued at more than $5.00 from Pro Plan First in All Futurity Class Winner Product and/or gi valued at more than $5.00 from Pro Plan High in Trial (2) Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina Obedience Class Winners Purina Pro Plan Slip Lead offered by Purina All Rally Class Winners Purina Pro Plan Slip Lead offered by Purina All Agility Class Winners Purina Pro Plan Slip Lead offered by Purina Best Jr. Handler Purina Pro Plan Grooming Towel and Apron offered by Purina **ALL PRIZES, IF NOT AWARDED IN THE RING, MUST BE PICKED UP DURING THE EVENT AT THE PRO PLAN BOOTH. PRESENTATION OF THE WINNING RIBBON IS REQUIRED. PRO PLAN RE SERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE PRIZE SUBSTITUTIONS OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE IN THE EVENT A SPECIFIC LISTED PRIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE. ** 12

13 First Prize Second Prize Third Prize Fourth Prize Winners Reserve Winners Best of Winners Best of Breed Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Select Dog/Bitch Best Puppy BOS Puppy Best Bred By Exhibitor Ribbon Prizes Conformation, Obedience, Rally Regular Classes Blue Ribbon/Rose e Red Ribbon/Rose e Yellow Ribbon/Rose e White Ribbon/Rose e Purple Rose e Purple & White Rose e Blue & White Rose e Purple & Gold Rose e Red & White Rose e Light Blue & White Rose e Dark Green Rose e Dark Green Rose e Dark Green Rose e First Prize Second Prize Third Prize Fourth Prize Best Junior Handler Reserve BJH Non Regular Classes Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Obed. Classes High Combined Scoring Dog In Open B & U lity Qual Obed Score Qual Rally Score Rose Ribbon/Rose e Brown Ribbon/Rose e Light Green Ribbon/Rose e Obedience & Rally Gray Ribbon/Rose e Rose & Green Rose e Rose & Gray Rose e Blue & Gold Rose e Blue & Green Rose e Dk Green Ribbon/Rose e Dk Green Ribbon/Rose e Conforma on Veteran Par cipa on GSDCA Select Best in Futurity/Best in Maturity Best in Futurity Amateur/Best in Maturity Amateur Futurity Victor/Futurity Victrix; Maturity Victor/Maturity Victrix Futurity Amateur Victor/Futurity Amateur Victrix Maturity Amateur Victor/Maturity Amateur Victrix Black & Red Rose e Black & Red Rose e Black & Red Rose e Black & Red Rose e Black & Red Rose e Black & Red Rose e Black & Red Rose e Classifications The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches Puppy, 6 months & under 9 months Puppy, 9 months & under 12 months Puppy (Long Coat), 6 months & under 12 months 12 to 15 months 15 to 18 months Novice Best of Breed Compe on Amateur Owner Handler Bred by Exhibitor American Bred Open Open (Long Coat) WINNERS Non-Regular Classes Involving Single Dog Entries The following non regular classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches Entries in the following classes may be spayed or neutered Winners of the following classes are eligible to compete in Best of Breed Compe on provided they have not been defeated in another class. Veteran 7 years and under 9 years Veteran 9 years and older BEST OF BREED JUDGING GSDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW Mrs. Rita Sandell will judge Bitches to their en rety (Dogs do not need to come in to the ring to be checked in at this point). There will be a luncheon break, then Dogs will be judged to their en rety. A er this, the best Dog and best Bitch will compete for Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex. Best of Winners will then be judged. If a puppy dog/bitch is awarded Winners or Reserve Winners the other class winner of the same sex will automa cally be ineligible for Best Puppy compe on. *****NOTE***** Photographs of Select Bitches will be taken immediately following the judging of the Bitches The Select Dogs will be taken a er judging of Best of Breed. Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

14 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Novice Junior Class shall be 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 me entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with compe on present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Novice Intermediate Class shall be 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 me entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with compe on present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Novice Senior Class shall be 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 me entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with compe on present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Open Junior Class shall be 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 me entries close have won three (3) first place awards, with compe on present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Open Intermediate Class shall be 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 me entries close have won three (3) first place awards, with compe on present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Open Senior Class shall be 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 me entries close have won three (3) first place awards, with compe on present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Master Class for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have won the 10 first place wins in an Open class with competition to be eligible to enter the Limited Class Competition. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC Eukanuba National Championship. All Juniors meeting the criteria for this class are required to enter the Master Class and may change their entry the day of the show if entries have already closed. Once the eligibility time frame for that year has passed all participants return to the Open Class to complete for the following year. NOTICE: Junior Handlers must include their AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER on each entry. You may obtain your junior iden fica on number by calling the AKC, Judges Educa on Department (919) THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE FOR JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR! GSDCA Specialty Show Before the Na onal Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Purina Farms Outdoors Regardless of Weather Judge: Dr. Carmen L Ba aglia Separate Premium List Will Be Available at: Month Class & Month Class Amateur Owner Handler Class 4 6 Month Beginner Puppy ***Points for Reserve*** will award at its National Specialty a three point major to Reserve Winners Dog if the Regular Class Dog entry is twice the required number for a five point major in the division where the National Specialty is held. will award at its National Specialty a three point major to Reserve Winners Bitch if the Regular Class Bitch entry is twice the required number for a five point major in the division where the National Specialty is held. 14

15 All Trophies will be offered by., through the generosity of members and friends. A complete list of donors will appear in the catalog. *Grand Victor/Grand Victrix (Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed) The Von Stephanitz Prize for Dogs, Sterling Silver Perpetual Challenge Trophy competed for annually only at., Na onal Specialty. Trophy to be engraved and retained by The GSDCA, Inc. *Grand Victor/Victrix (Best of Breed) Miniature replica of Von Stephanitz Trophy *Grand Victor/Victrix (Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed) Miniature Replica of Von Stephanitz Trophy *The tle of Grand Victor and Grand Victrix and the award of the Von Stephanitz Prize for Dogs (and miniature replicas) will only be awarded to those dogs whose owner (or owners) are current members in good standing of The German Shepherd Dog Club of America Best of Breed Silver Medal offered by The GSDCA, Inc. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Silver Medal offered by The GSDCA, Inc. Winners Dog/Winners Bitch 15 Loving Cup on Cherry Base Reserve Winners Dog /Reserve Winners Bitch 12 3/4 Loving Cup on Cherry Base American Bred Dog Class First Place Bronze Medal offered by The GSDCA, Inc. American Bred Bitch Class First Place Bronze Medal offered by The GSDCA, Inc. Best Puppy 12 3/4 Loving Cup on Cherry Base Best Opposite Sex Puppy 10 3/4 Loving Cup on Cherry Base Best Bred By Exhibitor THE JOAN FORD MEMORIAL TROPHY A BRONZE CASTING will be awarded to the winner designated as Best Bred By Exhibitor as judged by the intersex judge immediately following the judging of Best Puppy. In the event that one of the Bred By Exhibitor class winners is awarded Winners, then the Best Bred By Exhibitor will be judged a er Best of Breed. The winner of the JOAN FORD MEMORIAL TROPHY will have their dog s name engraved on the trophy, but the trophy is to remain in possession of the GSDCA to be awarded at each GSDCA Na onal Specialty. The Best Bred By winner will receive a picture of the awarding of the trophy and a rose e proclaiming Best Bred By Exhibitor. The Following will be offered in Each Regular, Op onal Titling, & Non Regular Class in Conforma on, Junior Showmanship, Obedience (Friday), Rally (Friday) First Place Second Place Third Place Fourth Place Veterans Classes, All Par cipants GSDCA National Specialty Trophies 8 Silver Plated Revere Bowl 6 Silver Plated Revere Bowl 4 Silver Plated Revere Bowl 4 Silver Plated Revere Bowl Rose e Best in Futurity/Maturity (Victor/Victrix)& Best in Am. Futurity/Maturity(Victor/Victrix) Silver Plated Square Tray Best Opp Sex Futurity/Maturity(Victor/Victrix) & Best Opp Sex Am. Fut. & Mat(Victor/Victrix) Silver Plated Square Tray JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PRIZES Best Junior Handler Grooming Box, Frame, & 11x14 Win Photo Reserve Best Junior Handler Grooming Bag First thru Fourth Place in Each Junior Showmanship Class Pin Brush The Joan Ford Memorial Trophy The Joan Ford Memorial Trophy is awarded at the US Na onal Specialty for the Best Bred By as judged by the Intersex Judge. It is our hope the winner of this Trophy will con nue to breed wisely and with the same dedica on, love, and devo on to the German Shepherd Dog which was con nually demonstrated and prac ced by Joan Ford. Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

16 16 Obedience Trials & Rally Trials Wednesday (GSDCStL) Thursday & Friday (GSDCA) Entries in Obedience & Rally Classes Requiring Jumps Must Include Dogs' Jump Height Jump Height Order Small to Tall for Each Trial Rally Ring Size: 50 x60 Qualifying Score required for all prizes in Regular and Op onal Titling Obedience Classes and Regular Rally Classes. All trophies must be picked up at the show. All Trophies, unless otherwise noted, will be offered by The German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. A complete list of donors will be listed in the catalog. A Dark Green Qualifying Ribbon/Rosette will be given to each dog attaining a Qualifying Score. Dog means either sex. TRANSFER POLICY FOR THE TRIALS: The Club will permit a transfer to the next level class in accordance with AKC regula ons. The request for a Transfer must be made in wri ng and presented to the Superintendent at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the specified event, show or trial. Transfer forms will be available at the Superintendent s Table. Refunds will be given for Bitches who come into season after the close of entries (less $10 administrative fee) provided a veterinarian certificate and written request is presented to the Superintendent 30 minutes prior to the beginning of judging. Obedience Classifica ons (Thursday & Friday) Regular Classes Novice A, Novice B, Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B Optional Titling Classes (Wednesday, October 14, 2015) Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B Optional Titling Classes (Thursday & Friday, October 15 & 16, 2015 Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Pre Novice, Graduate Novice, Pre Open, Graduate Open, Pre Utility, Versatility Non Regular Classes (Friday, October 16, 2015 ONLY) Veteran, Brace, Team Judges for Brace, Veterans, and Team to be assigned after entries close The entry form for each dog that is entered in the TEAM COMPETITION must be accompanied by a list of the dogs names that are members of the team. Rally Classifica ons (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) Regular Classes Novice A, Novice B, Advanced A, Advanced B, Excellent A, Excellent B GSDCStL Obedience Trial Wednesday October 14, 2015 Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes... Rose e Highest Combined Score in Open B & U lity Classes... Rose e First Through Fourth Place in Each Regular & Op onal Titling Class... Ribbon Each Dog Receiving a Qualifying Score in Regular & Op onal Titling Classes... Ribbon GSDCStL Rally Trial Wednesday October 14, 2015 Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B Classes... Rose e First Through Fourth Place in Each Class... Ribbon Each Dog Receiving a Qualifying Score in Regular Classes... Ribbon

17 GSDCA Obedience Trial Thursday, October 15, 2015 Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes... Rose e Highest Combined Score in Open B & U lity Classes... Rose e First Through Fourth Place in Each Regular & Op onal Titling Class... Rose e Each Dog Receiving a Qualifying Score in Regular & Op onal Titling Classes... Rose e High Scoring Dog Bred by Exhibitor... Carved GSD head wooden plaque offered by von Sotausen German Shepherd Dogs, in memory of Metzundyali s Sonja SchH1 Bh CD GSDCA Rally Trial Thursday, October 15, 2015 Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B... Rose e First Through Fourth Place in Each Regular Class... Rose e Each Dog Receiving a Qualifying Score in Regular Classes... Rose e OBEDIENCE PRIZES (Offered on Friday, October 16, 2015 Only) All trophies will be offered by the GSDC of America, Inc., through the generosity of members and friends. Qualifying Scores are required for all Prizes in the Regular Classes. Each dog receiving a Qualifying Score will be presented a Dark Green Rose e. Rose es must be picked up at the show, none will be mailed. Obedience Victor/Victrix: Miniature replica of Von Stephanitz Trophy, donated by Lori Nickeson In Memory of PAM OV.CH. OTCH DeBrut's Moonshadow UDX4, AX, AXJ, RAE, HT, and a special Black & Red Rose e offered by the GSDCA. This will be awarded to the dog with the Highest Combined Score in the Open B and U lity classes. The requirements are: 1. A combined score of not less than 380 points 2. A score of not less than 190 in each class 3. Dog or bitch must be AKC registered (no ILP or PAL) and free of disqualifying faults as described in the AKC Standard for the German Shepherd Dog as verified at the me the award is given, by an AKC licensed judge approved to judge German shepherd Dogs. 4. Spayed or neutered dogs, which otherwise meet the Breed Standard, are acceptable. High Scoring Dog in Regular Classes: 15 Loving Cup on Cherry Base offered by Jean Rodoski In Memory of OTCH J Mar's Hot Stuff UDX5 NA NAJ High Combined Open B & U lity B: 15 Loving Cup on Cherry Base offered by Helen Gleason/ Nocturne Acres Kennels, In Memory of PAM V Nurmi v d Maibuchen SchH 3, IPO3,UDT,TC, AX, AXJ, HXas ofa KKL1 life, dna a & PAM V Funny v AltenbergerL & SchH3,IPO3,TC, PT,UD,AXP,AXJP,KKL1life ofa a CGC, dna. High Scoring Champion of Record: 8 ½ Silver Plated Scallop Tray offered by Zoe L. Rockenstein, Riverrock GS LLC High Scoring Rescue: 8 ½ Silver Plated Scallop Tray offered by Dr. & Mrs. Ian D. Jones In Loving Memory of Kris n's Princess Sadie UD, RAE, VER, NAP, NJP High Scoring Dog with AKC Tracking Title: 8 ½ Silver Plated Scallop Tray offered by Patricia Riley, In Memory of CT RIKI SAR W High Scoring Dog with AKC Herding Title: 8 ½ Silver Plated Scallop Tray offered by GSDC of Chicago High Scoring Dog with an Agility Title: 8 ½ Silver Plated Scallop Tray Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

18 GSDCA Elite AWARDS: Novice Obedience Elite Award An Obedience Medallion presented to each dog scoring 195 or higher in Novice A or B Awarded in Memory of Mr. Alan Sandell Open Obedience Elite Award An Obedience Medallion presented to each dog scoring 195 or higher in Open A or B Awarded in Memory of Mr. Alan Sandell U lity Obedience Elite Award An Obedience Medallion presented to each dog scoring 195 or higher in U lity A or B Awarded in Memory of Mr. Alan Sandell * All dogs earning any Obedience Elite Award must have no disqualifying faults as described by the AKC Standard for the German Shepherd Dog as verified at the me the award is given by an AKC Judge approved to judge German Shepherd Dogs. Spayed/ Neutered dogs who otherwise meet the standard are acceptable. STRICKLAND CHALLENGE AWARD: A Special Rose e offered by the Obedience Commi ee for the Highest total cumula ve score from Open B and U lity B over the Thursday and Friday trials with the following condi ons: 1. The dog must be entered and show in Open B and U lity B both days. 2. At least one Open score and one U lity score must be 190 or higher, not necessarily on the same day. 3. Dog must qualify in at least 3 of the 4 classes. 4. At least one owner must be a GSDCA member in good standing. Novice A: 1 st 4 th Place, Silver Plated Bowls in Graduated Size offered by Dr. & Mrs. Ian D. Jones In Loving Memory of Kris n's Princess Sadie UD RAE VER NAP NJP Novice B: 1 st Place, Silver Plated Bowls in Graduated Size offered by Stephanie Pietrzak, In Memory of Leland V. Kiltz of Woodstock,Il. 2 nd 4 th Place, Silver Plated Bowls in Graduated Size offered by Dr.& Mrs. Ian D. Jones In Loving Memory of Kris n's Princess Sadie, UD, RAE, VER, NAP, NJP. Open A: 1 st 4 th Place Silver Plated Bowls in Graduated Size offered by Beth Goodbody, In Memory of Trip, Vagabond of Turkey hill CDX TD NA Open B: 1 st 2 nd Place Silver Plated Bowls in Graduated Size offered by GSDC of Greater Shreveport. 3 rd Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by Helen Gleason, Nocturne Acres Kennels and PAM V DAE GCh.Nocturne's Navigator SchH3, AD, UD, NAJ, NA, CGC, KKL1 life, ofa h&e,""a""cgc,dna". 4 th Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by Helen Gleason/Nocturne Acres Kennels and PAM V Nocturne's Irish Lace SchH2, IPO2, AX, AXP, AXJ, AXJP, CDX, KKl1, DM clear,""a""normal, h&e, ofa h&e,""a""cgc,dna". U lity A: 1 st 4 th Place Silver Plated Bowls in Graduated Size offered by Julia Priest, In Memory of Betsie von der Yohaus SchH3 FH UD. U lity B: 1 st 4 th Place Silver Plated Bowls in Graduated Size offered by Mary E. Severson, In Memory of PAM Lark von Sontausen SchH3 FH2, UD, TX, PT, ATAA #1 Cumula ve Dam. Beginner Novice A: 1 st 4 th Place Silver Plated Bowls in Graduated Size, offered by Debra Hnath, In Memory of Sage Brush V11 CDX, RN. Beginner Novice B: 1 st 4 th Place Silver Plated Bowls in Graduated Size offered by GSDC of St. Louis. 18

19 Graduate Novice: 1 st Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by Edith Braginton, In Memory Of U CDX Schulmeister's Becca CDX, OA, AXJ. 2 nd 3 rd Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by GSDC of Northern Indiana. 4 th Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by Carla Freestep, In Memory of Luka Von Sontausen CD. Graduate Open: 1 st Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by Debra Baber. 2 nd Place Silver Bowl offered by Sandy Dinehart, In Memory of VonDinehart's Midnight Harley. 3 rd 4 th Place Silver Bowls offered by Connie Cabanela and BISS AM CH Jericho's Bravo of Windspirit CD, RE, NA, NAJ, TC, CGC, CHIC. Pre Novice: 1 st Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by Shirley Briggs O' Brien. 2 nd Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by Pamela Odell, In Memory of Willow. 3 rd 4 th Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by GSDC of Sacramento Valley Pre Open: 1 st Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by Appleridge German Shepherds, In Memory of Helen Miller Fisher. 2 nd Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by John L. Conely Sr and Diane L. Conely. 3 rd Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by James and Coleen Brown. 4 th Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by Linda McDonald. Pre U lity: 1 st Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size, offered by Appleridge German Shepherds, In Memory of Helen Miller Fisher. 2 nd Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by John L. Conely Sr and Diane L. Conely. 3 rd 4 th Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by Jill Lukasik in Memory of Sel Ch Kaleef's Gracie V Kenlyn OFA ROM. Veterans Class: All par cipants will receive a rose e offered through the generosity of the members of The Southern New Jersey GSDC. Versa lity: 1 st 4 th Place Silver Plated Bowls in Graduated Sizes offered by Luannn Vuckson, In Loving Memory Of U CDX Ilsa Vom Kaiserhaus UDX VER RAE2 NAJ OJP It BH TC CGC Brace: 1 st Place Silver Plated Bowl in Graduated Size offered by Cynthia Buckman, In Memory of Ruger Jabari of Wales CGC CD CDX, 2000 to nd Place Silver Bowl offered by Catherine A. McDonald, In memory of ClaytonWoods Mein Laran ne OAP NJP. 3 rd 4 th Place Silver Bowls offered by GSDC of Eastern Virginia. Team: 1 st Place, the four team members will each receive a Silver Plated Tray offered by Ca She GSD, Channing Sheets. GSDCA Rally Trial Friday, October 16, 2015 Highest Combined Score in Advanced B and Excellent B... Rose e First through Fourth in Each Class... Rose es Each Dog Receiving a Qualifying Score in Regular Classes... Rose e Highest Scoring Champion of Record... Rose e & Silver Plated Scallop Tray Highest Scoring Dog with Herding Title... Rose e & Silver Plated Scallop Tray Highest Scoring Dog with Agility Title... Rose e & Silver Plated Scallop Tray Highest Scoring Dog with Tracking Title... Rose e & Silver Plated Scallop Tray Highest Scoring Rescue... Rose e & 15 Square Silver Tray Highest Combined Score in Advanced B and Excellent B Loving Cup with Cherry Base... offered by the GSDC of San Gabriel Valley Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

20 ATTENTION EXHIBITORS SHOW SITE Any NUMBER BIBS not returned to the Ready Ring Steward a er the comple on of judging of each breed class on that day, the GSDCA shall presume they are being kept by or for the owners of dog assigned as a memento and OWNER of said dog will be charged a $29.50 replacement fee. It is the responsibility of the OWNER to make sure these Bibs are returned. Please note: Reserved Grooming Spaces in the Great Hall will be available star ng on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. Dogs may be le crated overnight in the building in the reserved grooming spaces, but is not recommended to leave dogs una ended. Exhibitors leave their dogs and all personal property overnight at their own risk. There will be security provided in the building overnight from 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. RV parking in the upper lot of the Events Center will be available 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 10. All RV and Day parking vehicles must vacate the RV Parking area by 10:00 AM on Sunday, October 18, Lower RV lot is available Saturday, October 10, All exhibitors MUST abide by the 15 minute unloading/loading parking me limit designated around the Event Center. NO day parking on Level A, B, C or D RV parking lot. NO SMOKING IN ANY OF PURINA FARMS BUILDINGS. NO EX PENS allowed on the grass around the Events Center or in the Event Center. This includes the Gateway Hall. No Ringside cra ng in the Great Hall With the excep on of the Agility, Obedience and Rally Trials. All food and beverages must be purchased through the on site food concession. Purina prohibits exhibitors bringing their own food or beverages into the Event Center. The Checkerboard Café is located close to both the Great Hall and Gateway Hall and offers a wide selec on of food including daily specials and comfortable sea ng for 60 people. ACCESS A Security Guard will be present at the gate to allow access to the facility from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. From 8 p.m. to midnight, gates are closed, but access to and from the facility is s ll possible. The exit gate automa cally opens to allow guests to leave. A security Guard will be at the gate each hour, on the hour, during this me to allow overnight guests back onto the premises. Between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m., the gates are closed. The exit gate will automa cally open to allow visitors to leave in case of emergency. Anyone who wants to be in touch with security can call and they will help them open the gate or assist with anything they need. Overnight RV parking is by reserva on only. Violators will be asked to move or be towed at owner s expense. Refer to informa on in the RV Parking Reserva on Form. Day Parking in the RV parking area is prohibited. Violators will be asked to move or be towed at owner s expense. Day Only Parking is limited to the designated hard surface parking lots. Handicapped parking is available in areas marked. All dogs must be on leash at Purina Farms at all mes (except when crated or as required to be judged). Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommenda on to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccina ons. Rabies Vaccina on Cer ficate Missouri requires you to have proof of current rabies vaccina on with you. Tags are not accepted. GSDCA, Purina, the Superintendent, the Trial Secretaries and their agents, employees, etc., assume no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by exhibitors or spectators, their family, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children. 20

21 TROPHY DONATIONS A BIG Thank You to those who have already donated to our Na onal trophy fund. Conforma on, Obedience, Tracking and Rally are completely sold out. You are all awesome. The Sieger Show, Herding, Agility and the General Fund s ll need dona ons. The General Fund helps to pay for all the gorgeous rose es that are given over the course of the week. All donor names will be listed either in the Na onal catalog or the individual catalogs, as long as your dona on reaches us by September 13, We are s ll able to place a memorial along with the donor's name should you choose. Every trophy will have a card that congratulates the winner from the donor with his or her name and address. I cannot thank you enough for making this na onal so special! Deborah Stern Prado de la Mariposa, Calabasas, CA sterndeborah@msn.com Make checks payable to GSDCA or Donate on the GSDCA website by going to h p://store.gsdca.org/. Click on the Na onal Trophy Dona ons link on the far le side. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE If you think your dog is eligible to receive the AOE designa on and award given by the GSDCA, contact the AOE Chairs, Helen Franklin, at , helenfranklin520@aol.com, or 3353 Racine St., Apt. 307; Bellingham WA OR Laura Gilbert at LauraEG@aol.com, A list of requirements and details will be provided. AOE eligibility year runs from January 1, 2015, through August 15, Awards and recogni on will be made at the Na onal during the Parade of Greats. CLOSING DATE IS August 15, 2015 SELECT EXCELLENT AWARD This award, an enhanced a achment to the Select Award, recognizes the superior mature dog ELIGIBILITY: Champions with cer fied hips/elbows, OFA, OVC or SV a Stamp Normal cer fied a er the age of 24 mo. who are in compe on for and receive the Select ra ng at the GSDCA Na onal. Dogs/bitches entered in non regular classes (Veterans) that move up to BOB compe on and Winners Dog/Bitch with cer fied hips/elbows and receive a Select ra ng are eligible. , fax or mail the cer fica ons to the Chair, Pa y Szymczak 1527 Mohawk Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60193, phone , pagairs@aol.com, or fax Must include cer ficates of hips/elbows, current owners name, address, phone and address. Complete documenta on must be received by Friday, September 25, Winners at the na onal must give the proper cer fica on to the Chairman by 5:00 p.m. the night BEFORE judging of Best Of Breed on Saturday. A er the closing date, dogs s ll awai ng cer fica on from that period un l the Na onal: Required informa on must be given to Chair Pa y Szymczak no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before Best Of Breed judging. Be prepared with needed informa on as without proper ID, there can be no excep ons. All dogs/bitches with a Sel. Excellent ra ng from a past na onal MUST no fy the Chairman that their dog is entered again. Ques ons? Call Pa y Szymczak at or PAGAIRS@aol.com Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

22 Celebrating The GSDCA National Specialty Show & GSDCA Sieger Show At Purina Farms On Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. The Welcome Celebra on will be held at the Purina Events Center In the Great Hall and will include the following: A taste of St. Louis including St. Louis style pizza a dis nct style of pizza popular in St. Louis and surrounding areas. The defini ve characteris cs of St. Louis style pizza are a very thin crust made without yeast, the common use of Provel processed cheese, and pizzas cut into squares or rectangles instead of wedges. The St. Louis style pizza will be accompanied by a St. Louis hill style Caesar Salad. There will be a Cash Bar for you to enjoy. To finish off the evening Don t forget to grab a Ted Drewes Frozen Custard A true St, Louis Tradi on since 1929 Do Not Miss this Celebra on!!! While you enjoy the Taste of St. Louis you should plan to visit the Vendors Booths for that special gi to take home to remember the 2015 GSDCA Na onal Specialty Show & 2015 GSDCA Sieger Show... GOLD PAGE LUNCHEON Saturday, October 17, :30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Founder s Room Purina Event Center Support your Na onal by a ending the Gold Page Luncheon on Saturday. Tickets must be preordered see order page in this brochure. With your dona on, you receive a lis ng on The Gold Page in the catalog. Tickets must be ordered by SEPTEMBER 1, 2015, to insure lis ng on The Gold Page. For more informa on contact: Erin Nellis E mail: e_nellis@yahoo.com 22

23 Where: Be Sure to Attend the 2015 National/Sieger Show Banquet Dinner Purina Farms Event Center Gateway Hall 200 Checkerboard Loop Gray Summit, Missouri Tickets: $35 per person Dinner Includes (Buffet Style) Hand Carved Top Round Served with Au Jus of Horseradish Cream Chicken Spedini Marinated Chicken Breast, Rolled in Italian Bread Crumbs, Car Seared, Topped with Provel Cheese & Served with a Classic Lemon Garlic Bu er Sauce, Accented with Fresh Parsley. Cape Cod Salad A Mix of Crisp Red Leaf and Romaine Le uce, Served with Dried Cranberries, Spiced Walnuts, Red Onions, Sliced Granny Smith Apples & Crumbled Feta Cheese. Served with Maple Sage Vinaigre e Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes Wedge Cut Red Skin Potatoes, Tossed with Fresh Rosemary of Seasoning. Haricot Verts Sauteed Baby Green Beans with slivered Garlic and Sea Salt. Desserts Hank s Cheesecakes 4 Types CASH BAR To order by mail: See Advance Order Form (included) For credit card orders (MC or VISA ONLY) Online at: click on GSDCA Online Store then 2015 Na onal Items NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE OF DEPARTED GSDCA MEMBERS On Saturday, a special tribute and remembrance will be made in honor of our departed GSDCA Members. The year runs from August 29, 2015, to August 28, Please take a moment to inform us of any GSDCA Member we have lost during the last Na onal year. Send all informa on to Pa y Szymczak, 1527 Mohawk Dr., Schaumburg, IL Phone: Fax: DEADLINE FOR INFORMATION AUGUST 29, 2015 Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

24 GSDCA Temperament Test Tuesday, October 13, :00 a.m. 2:00p.m. Entry fee: $35.00 per dog. Closing Date to Pre register is October 3, 2015 Dog need not be entered in a regular class / Entries will also be taken at ringside. Please print neatly or type Make temperament test check payable to: GSDCA Na onal Mail entries to: Laura Gilbert, 2448 Johnstown Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23322, ph: Breed GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG Sex: MALE FEMALE Full Name of Dog Date of Birth Registra on Number Sire Dam Name of Owner Address City/State/Zip Phone E mail Entry will be acknowledged, me allowing. Addi onal entries may be taken the day of the test, prior to the start of the test. Refunds will not be made for dogs not present the day of the test. GSDCA is not responsible for any injuries or damage suffered by persons or animals par cipa ng in the Temperament Test during, before, or a er the actual test. By ac ng as spectator and/or par cipa ng in any capacity, I waive any right or ac on against the GSDCA and will hold the GSDCA harmless if any ac on, or lack of ac on by my dog(s) or by me results in any ac on against the sponsoring Club(s). SIGNATURE of owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry Owner s Name (PRINT) 24

25 It s Fun Time Dock Diving Where: The Dock Diving Pool (next to the Visitor s Center) Enjoy hors d oeuvres and a cash bar while the dogs Enjoy some well deserved fun me. When: Wednesday, October 14 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Immediately following the Dock Diving Demo, for those of you who want to try Dock Diving with your own dog, c mon down! There will be instructors to assist you. Your dog will love it! VENDORS Contact Vendor Chair Karen Schmaltz or kischmaltz@msn.com for a contract and addi onal informa on 50/50 RAFFLE You may pre purchase ckets for the 50/50 Raffle from Susan Casey, Raffle Chair. Tickets will also be sold at the Na onal. You do not have to be present to win. For addi onal informa on or to pre purchase ckets Contact Susan at or gsdreview@aol.com Member Notices CALLING ALL REGIONAL CLUBS Dust off those club banners and join us for the Regional Club Parade at the Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday, October 14, For addi onal informa on contact: Kris Fasano E mail: fasano@gmail.com MEMBERS HOSPITALITY Thursday, October 15, :30 p.m. Purina Events Center Great Hall GSDCA Members please come, visit with old friends and make new ones! ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, October 15, :00 p.m. Purina Events Center Founder s Room 300 Checkerboard Loop Gray Summit, MO All GSDCA members are encouraged to a end the Annual Mee ng. GSDCA BOARD MEETING Sunday, October 18, :00 a.m. Purina Events Center Founder s Room 300 Checkerboard Loop Gray Summit, MO Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

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27 2015 NATIONAL CATALOG ADVERTISING AD DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 (NO EXCEPTIONS NO FAXES) NEW THIS YEAR: For every FULL PAGE AD placed in the Na onal Show Catalog, your ad will also be placed on the GSDCA website running from September 5, 2015 thru November 5, MEMBERS ADVERTISING Outside Back Cover $ Inside Front page $ Inside Back Cover $ Single Page $60.00 Half Page $30.00 Double Page $ Quarter Page $15.00 Catalog Adver sing Available To Commercial Adver sers for rates and informa on contact Adver sing Chair: John Ayo e, (614) Ad size: Full Pg 4½ x 7 ½; Half Pg 4 ½ x 3 ¾ ; Quarter Pg 4 ½ x 1 7 / 8. Send copy and layout with instruc ons and payment to the Adver sing Chair. 8 x 10 glossy photos preferred. Copy MUST be clear. NO FAXES. Photos will be returned if accompanied by postage and return envelope. Ads submi ed on CD (300dpi at specified size,.jpg or. ff) must include hardcopy. One photo per page. Special ad placements limited to full page ONLY and are on a first come basis. NO placements will be reserved without receipt of full payment. Free cut on full page only. Any reduc on or enlargement of logos or artwork will be charged. All ad payments due with ad copy. ALL ADS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT OR PAYMENT PROCESSED THRU GSDCA STORE PAGE (h p://store.gsdca.org). We hereby authorize the inser on of our ad in the Official Na onal Catalog of the 102 ND Annual Na onal Specialty Show and Obedience Trial to be held October 14 17, It is further agreed that this order contains all the terms of the contract and is not subject to cancella on. NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP SIGNATURE PHONE HANDLER S DIRECTORY $25.00 Send Business Card if Available BREEDER S DIRECTORY $10.00 NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP PHONE E MAIL Make all checks payable to: The German Shepherd Dog Club Na onal Specialty Credit card payment accepted thru the GSDCA Store website. U.S. FUNDS ONLY (No Foreign Funds) Mail all Breeder s Directory, Handler s Directory, Ad Copy and Photos to: John Ayo e 8191 Morse Rd, New Albany, OH Home Telephone: (614) Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

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29 ORDER FORM DINNER TICKETS, CATALOGS, AND RESERVED SEATING 2015 Na onal Specialty Show Purina Events Center Gray Summit, Missouri NAME (Print Clearly) ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP TELEPHONE/E MAIL QTY Reserved Seats (individual seats elevated at $50 each $ Saturday Na onal/sieger Show Banquet Dinner $35 each; table of $280 $ Purina Event Center, Gray Summit, MO Pre ordered Catalog For En re $25 each $ (limited availability at $30 each) Parking Pass (Required) $10.00 per Vehicle (1x Charge) $ $28 each ($33 at show) $ Redbook $38 each ($48 interna onal delivery) $ Grooming Space (10 x10 ) $75.00 $ Gold Page $35 per $35 = $ (Order by 9/1/15 to insure inclusion on Gold Page) PLEASE INDICATE ABOVE HOW YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR NAME TO APPEAR ON THE GOLD PAGE 2016 Rescue $15 each $ (American German Shepherd Rescue Associa on) 2016 Rescue Calendar $18 each $ TOTAL $ CUT OFF DATE FOR ALL ORDERS IS SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Ticket contents per your order will be available at the show site through 11:00 a.m. Friday. Orders not claimed by that me will be forfeited with no refund. No refunds or adjustments to orders will be made a er September 10, Unclaimed catalogs, calendars, and Redbooks WILL NOT be mailed. SIGNED To order by mail Make check payable to GSDCA Na onal Specialty (U.S. funds only) Elaine Peters 4605 Mount Carmel Rd. Heath Springs, SC For credit card orders (MC or VISA ONLY) To Order Online Go to click on GSDCA Online Store then 2015 Na onal Items NO ORDERS WILL BE PROCESSED WITHOUT SIGNED ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,

30 No ce to Exhibitors Telephone Entries and Unsigned Entries Cannot Be Accepted. Entries Not On Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Mail All Entries With Fees to Foy Trent Dog Shows, PO Box C, Sturgeon, MO Entries received without fees will not be accepted. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as prac cable a er closing via mail or . Should acknowledgement not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable me, please no fy our office. Special Delivery & Overnight Delivery Mailing Address: Foy Trent Dog Shows LLC 116 N Ogden St, Sturgeon, MO Online Entries accepted online at for entries made with Master Card/Visa. A $3.00 charge will be added to each entry. Fax Machine entries for this show will be accepted up to closing me (central me zone). Both sides of entry form must be submi ed. For MasterCard/Visa card holders ONLY. A $4.00 charge will be added to each entry. Be sure to include the cardholders name, address, card number, expira on date & signature. If the credit card charge is denied for any reason, an addi onal service charge will be added. Fax number: (888) This is for Fax Machine ONLY. 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, Sec on 4). CANADIAN EXHIBITORS MUST SUBMIT ENTRIES WITH CHECKS DRAWN ON U.S. ACCOUNTS OR WITH INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDERS IN U.S. FUNDS. A Recording Fee of 50 cents for each dog and an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.00 will be required for each recordable single entry class at any Licensed or Member Club Show or Obedience Trial. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 11, Section 2). A $3.50 AKC Recording Fee will be required for the first entry in Rally and $3.00 for each additional entry in Rally. (American Kennel Club Rally Regulation, Chapter 1, Section 5) These Fees are paid to the American Kennel Club. RETURNED CHECKS / INVALID CREDIT CARDS do not cons tute a valid entry. The Superintendent will add a collec on fee of $25 to the amount of each returned check and credit card. Subsequent returned checks and credit card from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a cashonly basis. Entry Fee will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or judge, or barred from compe on by ac on of the Show Commi ee. No entry fees will be refunded if the Show cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, extreme and or dangerous weather condi ons, an Act of God, public emergency, act of public enemy, strikes or any other cause beyond the control of the Club or the Show Superintendent. No Refund for Duplicate Entries. Every effort to find all duplicate entries will be made; however, if entry has been processed, no refund will be made. No Entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any condi ons as to its acceptance. Dogs need be present only for scheduled judging and will be released if not needed for further judging. Dogs must be ready for judging. Neither the club nor the Superintendent will be responsible or obligated to furnish any service for no fying exhibitors or their agents of Breed or Class judging. Judges need not wait for any dog holding up the class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings. The show giving club, the Superintendent, their agents, employees, etc., assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children. 30

31 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM & The German Shepherd Dog Club of St Louis GSDCA [ ] National Specialty Conformation 10/14/15 10/17/ GSDCSTL [ ] Obedience 10/14/ [ ] Rally 10/14/ GSDCA [ ] Obedience 10/15/ [ ] Rally 10/15/ GSDCA [ ] Obedience 10/16/ [ ] Rally 10/16/ Entries close at 6 pm, Central Time, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Foy Trent Dog Shows LLC Mail Entries With Fees Made payable to: Foy Trent Dog Shows, PO Box C, Sturgeon, MO I ENCLOSE $... for entry fees (See page 2 for entry fees) IMPORTANT-Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT) DOG 2 3 SHOW CLASS Purina Farms Purina Event Center, 300 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO German Shepherd Dog BREED CALL NAME SEX CLASS 3 DIVISION Weight, color, etc. ADDITIONAL CLASSES OBEDIENCE CLASS (Jump Height) RALLY CLASS (Jump Height) JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NAME OF (see Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) FULL NAME OF DOG AKC* NO. ILP/PAL NO. FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH JR. HANDLER NUMBER (list country) BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER(S) 4 (Please Print) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP NAME OF OWNER S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW Owner/Handler eligible? Yes No I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE# Check this box if you would like to receive confirma on & judging program by instead of postal mail. Address (An acknowledgment or receipt of entry may be sent to this address): Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17,