MINUTEMAN BOSTON TERRIER CLUB BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF CONNECTICUT SPECIALTY WEEKEND

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1 MINUTEMAN BOSTON TERRIER CLUB BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF CONNECTICUT SPECIALTY WEEKEND TWO DAYS FOUR SHOWS 4-6 MONTH PUPPY COMPETITION & NATIONAL OWNER HANDLED SERIES At all four shows MARCH 16-17, 2019 STURBRIDGE HOST, STURBRIDGE, MA

2 CONCESSIONS/VENDORS Make Checks payable to BTCC, Inc. $25 per table if required. No charge for vendors bringing their own set-up; a monetary donation and/or goods for our raffles would be greatly appreciated. Mail reservations to: Bruce Hostetler, Vendor Chair, 755 Old Colchester Rd, Uncasville, CT bwhostetler@atlanticbb.net Deadline March 1, ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY There will be a zero tolerance Policy at the BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF CT & MINUTEMAN BOSTON TERRIER CLUB Specialty Shows for poor manners, verbal abuse, foul language or damages to property or the Host Hotel. Any mistreatment of the show grounds, show personnel, Club members or show volunteers will result in an Event Committee Hearing. Your anticipated cooperation is greatly appreciated. NO COMMERCIAL VIDEOTAPING ON SHOW GROUNDS EXCEPT BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT WITH THE SHOW CHAIR. ALL RIGHTS TO TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PROMOTE OR OTHERWISE EXPLOIT THESE SPECIALTY SHOWS ARE VESTED IN THE BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF CT AND MINUTEMAN BTC OR IN PERSONS TO WHOM ASSIGNMENTS OF SUCH RIGHTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN WRITING BY THE CLUB. ALL PERSONS AND ANIMALS ON THE GROUNDS AT ANYTIME WHILE THE SHOW IS IN PROGRESS, DO BY ATTENDING THIS SPECIALTY OR PARTICIPATING THEREIN, GRANT TO THE BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF CT AND THE MINUTEMAN BOSTON TERRIER CLUB THE RIGHT TO PHOTOGRAPH, TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, AUDIO TAPE OR OTHERWISE USE THEIR LIKENESS AND VOICE IN ANY MANNER WITHOUT FURTHR RELEASE OR CONSENT. THE CLUB IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS OR PRODUCTS OF ANY COMMERCIAL VENDORS AT THIS EVENT ONLY THE SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER IS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE WIN PHOTOGRAPHS AT THIS SHOW.

3 , , , ENTRIES CLOSE: 3:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, February 27, 2019 AT SHOW SECRETARY'S ADDRESS OR WHEN ENTRY LIMIT IS REACHED After which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6, of the Dog Show Rules PREMIUM LIST BACK-TO-BACK SPECIALTY SHOWS Annual Specialty & Sweepstakes BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF CONNECTICUT, INC. Unbenched - Indoors Established 1931 **ENTRY LIMIT FOR EACH SHOW IS 100** 4-6 Month Puppy Competition at each show Owner Handled Competition at each show Sturbridge Host Hotel 366 Main St, Sturbridge, MA Sunday, March 17, 2019 SHOW HOURS 7:00AM to 6:00 PM All Puppy and Open Classes Divided AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

4 OFFICERS OF THE BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF CONNECTICUT, Inc. President... Bruce Hostetler Vice President...Esther Tyler Treasurer... Ann Burke Secretary... Bonnie Applebee (55 Chestnut Hill Rd, E Hampton, CT Bonnie.applebee@gmail.com) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stacie Zibel Mary Carroll Marge Smith Ruth Masin Kathleen Skorka SHOW COMMITTEE Bruce Hostetler, Show Chair 755 Old Colchester Road, Uncasville CT Esther Tyler, Assistant Show Chairman Trophy Chairs... Esther Tyler, Assistant - Stacie Zibel Catalog Advertising... Nicole Pollack Silent Auction... Bonnie Applebee Grounds... John Applebee Ways & Means... Kathleen Skorka Concessions/Vendors... Bruce Hostetler 50/50 Raffle... Chris Krok Rescue... Mary Carroll Judges' Hospitality...Claudia and Brad Dickinson VETERINARIAN (on Call) Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital 6 Cedar St, Sturbridge, MA Boston Road Animal Hospital 1235 Boston Rd, Springfield, MA Hour Emergency # PHOTOGRAPHER Kurtis Photography P.O. Box 1056 Niagara Falls, NY (716) / MAIL ALL ENTRIES AND FEES TO Lori Carver, Show Secretary 91 Michael Sears Rd Belchertown, MA seabreez13@hotmail.com

5 TROPHIES All trophies must be picked up on the day of the show, except where otherwise stated. Owners and/or agents are responsible for picking up trophies. BTCC reserves the right to substitute trophies of equal or greater value for any trophy listed. The following prizes are offered by The Boston Terrier Club of Connecticut, through the generosity of its members and friends, unless otherwise noted. Sunday Morning Show BEST OF BREED Plaque with seal set in Nickel Silver offered by the BTCA BT Closeup Blanket, donated by Dr. Stacie Zibel in loving memory of MBISS GCHS Tara's Listen to Your Heart CGC TD ("Elsa") BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Dog Cot, donated by Dr. Stacie Zibel/Delmist Bostons BEST OF WINNERS Dog cot, donated by Dr. Stacie Zibel/Delmist Bostons WINNERS DOG/WINNERS BITCH - Blanket & Tote, donated by Dr. Stacie Zibel RESERVE WINNERS DOG/RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Dog related item, donated by Dr. Stacie Zibel/Delmist Bostons SELECT DOG/SELECT BITCH - Travel Dog Bed FIRST PLACE IN EACH REGULAR CLASS Fun dog item SECOND THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH REGULAR CLASS Fun dog item AWARDS OF MERIT Dog Art, donated by Dr. Stacie Zibel/Delmist Bostons BEST VETERAN DOG & BEST VETERAN BITCH Blanket, donated by Demist BTs BEST STUD DOG & BEST BROOD BITCH Dog throw BEST BRACE Umbrella BEST OWNER HANDLED - BT Throw Sunday Afternoon Show BEST OF BREED Plaque with seal set in Nickel Silver offered by the BTCA Boston Terrier Quilt, donated by Donna Nardi/Diamond Bostons BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Beaded dog lead BEST OF WINNERS Beaded dog lead WINNERS DOG/WINNERS BITCH - Beaded dog lead RESERVE WINNERS DOG/RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Blanket SELECT DOG & SELECT BITCH - Umbrella FIRST PLACE IN EACH REGULAR CLASS Grooming towel SECOND THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH REGULAR CLASS Dog Towel w/paws AWARDS OF MERIT Dog lead BEST VETERAN DOG & BEST VETERAN BITCH Dog Throw BEST STUD DOG & BEST BROOD BITCH BT Wall Art BEST BRACE BT Wall Art BEST OWNER HANDLED - Umbrella JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES Sunday Morning Show and Sunday Afternoon Show BEST JUNIOR HANDLER $10.00 gift card FIRST THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH CLASS Dog treats SWEEPSTAKES TROPHIES - Sunday Morning First through Fourth in each Sweepstakes Class: Mug Best In Sweepstakes: Dog Bed Best Puppy in Sweepstakes: Boston Terrier Blanket Best Junior in Sweepstakes: Boston Terrier Blanket Best Veteran in Sweepstakes: Boston Terrier Blanket

6 4 AND UNDER 6 MONTHS PUPPY TROPHIES Sunday Morning Show and Sunday Afternoon Show FIRST 4 6 MONTH PUPPY CLASS Dog Bed (a.m. show) Boston Terrier Tote (p.m. show) ********************************************************************************** COLLECTORS don t miss our silent auction and live auction Saturday night. Donations will be greatly appreciated and may be brought to the show. ****************************************************************************************************** TROPHY DONATIONS The Boston Terrier Club of Connecticut will be offering spectacular trophies again this year. A rosette will be awarded to the first place in each class, Winners, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex, Best of Breed, and Parade of Titleholders. A donation from you to help offset costs will be greatly appreciated. If your donation is received by February 26, 2019, we will acknowledge your generosity in our specialty catalog. IN ADDITION a donation of $50.00 entitles you to a free two day show catalog compliments of the Boston Terrier Club of CT and Minuteman Boston Terrier Club as our THANK YOU for your generosity. ***************************************************************************************************** Trophies All trophies must be picked up on the day of the show, except where otherwise stated. Owners and/or agents are responsible for picking up trophies. The Boston Terrier Club of Connecticut reserves the right to substitute trophies of equal or greater value for any trophy listed A portion of the proceeds from this show shall be donated to the CDF, Connecticut Dog Federation.

7 PARADE OF TITLE HOLDERS BIOGRAPHY (Please fill out and return with entry) Saturday MINUTEMAN BOSTON TERRIER CLUB & BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF CONNECTICUT Dog s Registered Name: Dog s Call Name: Age: Owners: Please return to show secretary with entry. Please note there will be one Parade of Title Holders for both clubs on Saturday afternoon after confirmation judging. On Saturday, March 16, 2019 we will be offering a rabies and micro-chip clinic after conformation judging. Minuteman member, Maryanne Mack, DVM has graciously offered to provide her services and Cailin Monahan will be donating microchips with all proceeds being donated to the host clubs. Rabies Clinic: Microchips: $20.00 per dog $25.00 per dog Please Dr. Mack at maryanne@sidestreetkennel.com to make your reservation. Advance notices are requested to assure there are ample supplies available at the show.

8 , , , ENTRIES CLOSE: 3:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, February 27, 2019 AT SHOW SECRETARY'S ADDRESS OR WHEN ENTRY LIMIT IS REACHED After which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6, of the Dog Show Rules PREMIUM LIST BACK-TO-BACK SPECIALTY SHOWS Annual Specialty & Sweepstakes MINUTEMAN BOSTON TERRIER CLUB Unbenched Indoors **ENTRY LIMIT FOR EACH SHOW IS 100** 4-6 Month Puppy Competition & Owner Handled Series at each Show Sturbridge Host Hotel 366 Main St, Sturbridge, MA Saturday, March 16, 2019 SHOW HOURS 7:00AM to 6:00 PM No cell phones in the ballroom during show hours please All Puppy and Open Classes Divided AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

9 OFFICERS OF THE MINUTEMAN BOSTON TERRIER CLUB President... Donna Diamond Nardi Vice President... Cyndi Bussey Treasurer... Christine Procaccini Historian... Angie McFarland Secretary... Renee Buzzell 90 Snow Road, West Brookfield, MA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jan Lannon Judy Piantedosi Nicole Pollack Sarah Fullen SHOW COMMITTEE Donna Diamond Nardi, Show Chair 42 Windham Dr, East Longmeadow, MA Bruce Hostetler, Assistant Show Chair And the following Minuteman Members Trophies... Cyndi Bussey Catalog Advertising... Nicole Pollack Catalog Sales.. Chris Krok & Carly Krok Auction Chair... Grace Quinlan Judges' Hospitality..Claudia & Brad Dickinson Grounds... John Applebee Concessions/Vendors... Bruce Hostetler 50/50 Raffle... Chris Krok First Aid...Maryanne Mack, DVM Rescue... Shelley Sears, Claudia Dickinson VETERINARIAN (on Call) Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital 6 Cedar St, Sturbridge, MA Boston Road Animal Hospital 1235 Boston Rd, Springfield, MA Hour Emergency # PHOTOGRAPHER Kurtis Photography P.O. Box 1056 Niagara Falls, NY (716) / MAIL ALL ENTRIES AND FEES TO Lori Carver, Show Secretary 91 Michael Sears Rd Belchertown, MA seabreez13@hotmail.com

10 TROPHIES All trophies must be picked up on the day of the show, except where otherwise stated. Owners and/or agents are responsible for picking up trophies. Minuteman Boston Terrier Club reserves the right to substitute trophies of equal or greater value for any trophy listed. The following prizes are offered by the Minuteman Boston Terrier Club and also through the generosity of its members and friends as noted. Saturday Morning Show BEST OF BREED Plaque with seal set in Nickel Silver offered by the BTCA Boston Terrier Closeup Blanket donated by Dr. Stacie Zibel in memory of MBISS GCHS Tara's Listen to Your Heart, CGC, TD. Minuteman BTC Challenge Trophy Plaque BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Berkshire BT blanket, donated by Donna Nardi in memory of CH Diamond's Mama Mia It's Sophia ("Sophie") BEST OF WINNERS Berkshire BT blanket, donated by Donna Nardi/Diamond Bostons WINNERS DOG/WINNERS BITCH Navy Blue Fleece, donated by Cyndi Bussey RESERVE WINNERS DOG Puppy Paw Blanket, donated by Donna Nardi RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Puppy Paw Blanket, donated by Donna Nardi SELECT DOG Boston Wall Art SELECT BITCH Boston Wall Art FIRST IN EACH CLASS - Boston Bag, donated by Cyndi Bussey SECOND THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH CLASS- Fun dog item AWARDS OF MERIT Bow Tie Wall Art BEST VETERAN DOG & BEST VETERAN BITCH Puppy Paw Blanket BEST STUD DOG & BEST BROOD BITCH Dog Bed BEST BRACE Dog Bed BEST OWNER HANDLED - Berkshire BT Blanket, donated by Donna Nardi Saturday Afternoon Show BEST OF BREED Plaque with seal set in Nickel Silver offered by the BTCA Boston Terrier Quilt donated by Donna Nardi in memory of CH Diamond's Mama Mia It's Sophia ("Sophie") Minuteman BTC Challenge Trophy Plaque BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Berkshire BT Blanket, donated by Donna Nardi BEST OF WINNERS Berkshire BT Blanket, donated by Donna Nardi WINNERS DOG/WINNERS BITCH Navy Blue Fleece, donated by Cyndi Bussey RESERVE WINNERS DOG Puppy Paw Blanket, donated by Donna Nardi RESERVE WINNERS BITCH - Puppy Paw Blanket, donated by Donna Nardi SELECT DOG & SELECT BITCH - Berkshire Blanket, donated by Cyndi Bussey FIRST IN EACH REGULAR CLASS Boston Bag, donated by Cyndi Bussey SECOND THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH CLASS - Fun Dog Item AWARDS OF MERIT Bow Tie Wall Art BEST VETERAN DOG & BEST VETERAN BITCH Dog Bed BEST STUD DOG & BEST BROOD BITCH Dog Bed BEST BRACE Dog Bed BEST OWNER HANDLED - Dog Bed JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES Saturday Morning Show and Saturday Afternoon Show BEST JUNIOR HANDLER $10.00 gift card FIRST THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH CLASS Minuteman mug

11 SWEEPSTAKES TROPHIES First through Fourth in each Sweepstakes Class: Drying Mitt Best In Sweepstakes: Large Boston Terrier Print Best Puppy in Sweepstakes: Blanket, donated by Donna Nardi Best Junior in Sweepstakes: Blanket, donated by Donna Nardi Best Veteran In Sweepstakes: Paw print hot/cold bottle, donated by Donna Nardi 4 AND UNDER 6 MONTHS PUPPY TROPHIES Saturday Morning Show and Saturday Afternoon Show FIRST 4 6 MONTH PUPPY CLASS Best Puppy - Pop-up Crate Best of Opp. - Ceramic Bowl Classes 1-4: Minuteman mug MINUTEMAN BTC - Doris Bizier Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Best of Breed Winner at each show provided that the person handling the dog is a breeder of record and an owner of record of the dog.

12 Judging Panel Saturday Morning Show Conformation, 4-6 Month Puppy & Junior Showmanship..Ms. Gay Kuehnel-Hisatake 80 Samsonville Road, Kerhonkson, NY Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes Mr. Vincent Schettino 88 Leyden Street, East Boston, MA Saturday Afternoon Show Conformation & 4-6 Month Puppy & Junior Showmanship..Mr. Thomas J. Davis 183 Salem Church Road, Midland, PA Sunday Morning Show Conformation, 4-6 Month Puppy & Junior Showmanship Ms. Catherine DiGiacomo 6820 Cherry Tree Court, New Market, MD Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes. Lorene Schettino, Esq. 88 Leyden Street, East Boston, MA Sunday Afternoon Show Conformation & 4-6 Month Puppy & Junior Showmanship.... Ms. Kathi Brown 296 Taylor Road, Stow, MA ENTRY FEES First entry of each dog (includes $.50 AKC recording & $3.00 Event Service Fee)... $33 Each additional class (for same dog) (includes $3.00 Event Service Fee)... $23 Bred-by-Exhibitor (includes $.50 AKC recording & $3.00 Event Service Fee)... $28 Sweepstakes Classes (must be entered in a regular class)... $ Month Puppy Competition..$20 Brace (unit) NO FEE as an Additional Entry... $20 Junior Showmanship (includes $.50 AKC recording & $3.00 Event Service Fee)... $18 Parade of Title Holders Only... $20 Parade of Title Holders as an Additional Class... NO FEE CATALOG ADVERTISING Announce your Wins, Best Wishes, Services, and Club Activities in the catalog. All ads must be received by February 25, RATES: FULL PAGE (5" X 8") $50 HALF PAGE (5" X 4") $30 BACK COVER $100 (check for availability) INSIDE BACK COVER $75 (check for availability) SEND COPY, PHOTOS, and PAYMENT TO: Nicole Pollack, Advertising Chairman I will bring all photos to the show, come and find me so I can return them to you! Nicole Pollack 117 Concord Way Portsmouth, NH Nicolek.pollack@gmail.com Make checks payable to: Minuteman BTC

13 RIBBON PRIZES Regular Classes First Prizes - Blue Rosette... Second Prizes - Red Ribbon Third Prizes - Yellow Ribbon... Fourth Prizes - White Ribbon Winners - Purple Rosette... Reserve Winners - Purple & White Rosette Best of Winners... Blue and White Rosette Select Dog & Select Bitch... Light Blue and White Rosette Best of Breed... Purple and Gold Rosette Best of Opposite to Best of Breed... Red and White Rosette Award of Merit Rosette Non-Regular Classes First Prize - Rose Rosette... Second Prize - Brown Ribbon Third Prize - Light Green Ribbon... Fourth Prize - Gray Ribbon Best Veteran Dog & Bitch... Rose Rosette Best Stud Dog in Classes... Rose Rosette Best Brood Bitch in Classes... Rose Rosette Best Brace... Rose Rosette Best Puppy in Sweepstakes... Orange Rosette Best Junior in Sweepstakes... Orange Rosette Best in Sweepstakes... Pink & Green Rosette Best in Veteran Sweepstakes... Pink & Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweeps... Lavender Rosette Best Junior Handler... Pink & Green Rosette REGULAR CLASSES (Divided by sex) Puppy 6-9 American Bred Puppy 9-12 Open, Under 15 lbs Juniors Open, Over 15 lbs & Under 20 lbs.bred By Exhibitor Winners Best of Breed Open, 20 lbs but not to exceed 25 lbs Award of Merit (The judge may select one Award of Merit Winner from the Best of Breed Class for each eight competing, not to exceed a total of six) Bred-by-Exhibitor (BBE) Class Eligibility All dogs entered in BBE class must be individually registered with the AKC The person handling the dog must be breeder of record of the dog and an owner of record of the dog. Non-Regular Single Entry Classes Veteran Dog & Bitch Classes: For dogs/bitches seven (7) years & older on the day of the show. (Winners in these classes are eligible for Best of Breed.) Multiple Dog Entries (Winners in these classes are not eligible for Best of Breed.) Stud Dog Class. Will be for Stud Dogs and two of their get. Stud Dogs must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and must be shown in the ring with their get. Owner of the Stud Dog need not necessarily be owner of get. While the merits of the Stud Dog are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Stud Dog must be examined in order to determine if it has a condition that would require its disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC policy, or the standard for its breed. Get must be entered in a regular class, Best of Breed competition, or some other non-regular class.

14 Brood Bitch Class. Same as above except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get. Brace Class. For two dogs with at least one owner in common, irrespective of sex. Dogs compromising a Brace must be named in Additional Entry portion of the entry form. If a dog that is to be part of a Brace is not entered in another class it must be entered for Brace Class Only. In making entries for Brace Class Only, full particulars must be given for each dog on individual regular entry forms. If more than one Brace is entered by the same owner, the dogs comprising EACH Brace must be so designated Brace No. 1, Brace No. 2, etc. Parade of Titleholders. For AKC registered dogs and bitches Titleholders of Record. Champions entered in the Best of Breed Competition will be automatically entered in the Parade of Titleholders, rosettes awarded at completion of participation in parade. Titleholders not entered in a Regular or Non-Regular Class may be entered for Exhibition Only in the Parade of Titleholders. The entry MUST have TITLE PARADE on it under additional classes. Participating entrants will receive a Rosette with their name imprinted on it. PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES Puppy 6-9 mo. Puppy 9-12 mo. Junior mo. All dogs entered in Sweepstakes must be entered in regular classes. NO CHAMPIONS. Entry for Sweepstakes should be placed in "Additional Entry" on entry blank. PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES MONEY PRIZES After 30% has been retained by the Club for expenses, the remainder divided as follows: First Place... 25% Second Place... 20% Third Place... 15% Fourth Place... 10% VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES Divided by sex. Veteran Dog & Bitch Classes: For dogs/bitches seven (7) years & older on the day of the show. All dogs entered in Veteran Sweepstakes must be entered in a regular or non-regular class. Entry for Sweepstakes should be placed in "Additional Entry" on entry blank. VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES MONEY PRIZES After 30% has been retained by the Club for expenses, the remainder will be divided as follows: First Place... 25% Second Place... 20% Third Place... 15% Fourth Place... 10%

15 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION NOTE: Effective January 1, 1989 (AKC) Junior Handler Numbers are now required for entry in Junior Showmanship. Numbers may be obtained from the American Kennel Club - PHONE (919) For additional information contact American Kennel Club, Junior Showmanship, 5580 Centerview Drive, Raleigh, NC Phone (919) or tbh@akc.org. Entry blank MUST be filled out with the necessary information; otherwise the entry in Junior Showmanship will not be accepted. Novice Junior Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show and who have not won three First Places in a Novice Class. Novice Intermediate Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years old and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who have not won three First Places in a Novice Class. Novice Senior Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show who have not won three First Places in a Novice Class with competition present. Open Junior Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show and have won three First Places in a Novice Class with competition present. Open Intermediate Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years old and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who have won three First Places in a Novice Class with competition present. Open Senior Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and have won three First Places in a Novice Class with competition present. Master Class: This class will be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have won 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 November 1 October 31 of the following year. Eligibility of Dog. Each dog entered in a regular Junior Showmanship Class must be of a breed eligible to compete in the conformation classes (including Miscellaneous Classes) at the event. Dogs may be PAL/ILP, Full-, or Limited-Registered to compete in Junior Showmanship Classes, additionally, spayed and neutered specimens are eligible for competition. Breeds excluded from competition at the event are not eligible. The dog must be entered in one of the classes associated with the event or must be entered for Junior Showmanship only. An eligible dog other than the one entered may be substituted. Such substitution must be accompanied by an official AKC entry form. The junior must have the AKC number of the substitute dog. All such substitutions must be made with the Superintendent or Show Secretary at least one half hour prior to the judging of any Junior Showmanship Classes at the show. Each dog must be owned or co-owned by the Junior Handler or by the Junior Handler s father, mother, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, grandfather, or grandmother, including the corresponding step and half relations, or by a permanent member of the Junior Handler s household as recorded with The American Kennel Club at the time entries close or an application for transfer of ownership must be sent to The American Kennel Club by the new owner within seven days after the last day of the show. BITCHES IN SEASON ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. At a Specialty Show, each dog must be of the breed for which the show is held. A Junior is limited to one substitution at a dog show. If one of the owners of the dog is a judge, the dog may be entered in Junior Showmanship Only to be exhibited by the Junior at an event where the judge is judging classes other than Junior Showmanship.

16 4 AND UNDER 6 MONTHS PUPPY COMPETITION One combined class will be offered for each variety of dogs that are (4) four months & under (6) six months. An AKC registration number or AKC litter registration number will be required for entry. A foreign born dog may enter this class if they are registered in the country of origin. Exhibitors should plan on opening the mouth of their puppy for the judge. Breed Standard disqualifications such as color, height, weight or dentition shall not be a point of consideration in the judging process for this 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy in Show Competition. You must Pre-Enter this competition using the enclosed entry blank and sending it along with the required fee to the Show Secretary. Dogs that are owned or co-owned by a professional handler may complete in this class, but must be handled by a non-professional handler. Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or represented themselves as handling dogs for pay. Dogs may not be exhibited by current assistants and household members of a professional handler. No puppies under the age of six (6) months, except those participating in the 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition, may be on the grounds. ******************************************************************************************************** Directions to the Sturbridge Host HOTEL RESERVATIONS Sturbridge Host Hotel... (508) Room Rate is $114 + tax. Book early and be sure to mention the Minuteman Boston terrier Club to receive the discounted rate. The management cannot guarantee room rate on reservations booked after February 23, One time, non-refundable pet fee of $35 (limit 4 dogs per room) Alternate Lodge / Pet Friendly: Motel 6, Sturbridge, MA (508) Days Inn, Sturbridge, MA (508) Directions: From North, East & West MA Turnpike (Interstate 90) to exit 9, Route 20 West From South Either Interstate 84 or Route 131 to Route 20 West Hotel is located on Route 20.

17 ENTRY FEES First entry of each dog (includes $.50 AKC recording & $3.00 Event Service Fee)... $33 Each additional class (for same dog) (includes $3.00 Event Service Fee)... $23 Bred-by-Exhibitor (includes $.50 AKC recording & $3.00 Event Service Fee)... $28 Sweepstakes Classes (must be entered in a regular class)... $ Month Puppy Competition..$20 Brace (unit) NO FEE as an Additional Entry... $20 Junior Showmanship (includes $.50 AKC recording & $3.00 Event Service Fee)... $18 Parade of Title Holders Only... $20 Parade of Title Holders as an Additional Class... NO FEE HOW TO USE THE ENTRY BLANK Use one entry blank per dog only if information is exactly the SAME for each day. Carefully check the block (blocks) for each show in which you wish to enter your dog. You MUST use a SEPARATE entry blank if you are entering your dog in a different class on different days (e.g. Open Class on Day 1 and American-bred Class on Day 2). YOU MUST MAKE A SEPARATE CHECK PAYABLE TO EACH CLUB THAT YOU ENTER. Mail all entries with fees to: Lori Carver 91 Michael Sears Rd Belchertown, MA (All overnight entries should be sent "No Signature Required") CREDIT CARD AND FAX ENTRIES: For credit card entries call Showtime Entry Service or you may fax entries entries with credit card information to ** Note that there will be a charge added to your credit card of $7.00 for each dog and each show entered*

18 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Minuteman Boston Terrier Club AM Show Saturday, March 16, 2019 Minuteman Boston Terrier Club PM Show Saturday March 16, 2019 Boston Terrier Club of Connecticut AM Show Sunday March 17, 2019 Boston Terrier Club of Connecticut PM Show Sunday March 17, 2019 Sturbridge Host Hotel, 366 Main St, Sturbridge, MA Entry fee: $33.00 for Regular Classes, see entry fee schedule for additional fees. Entries close at the Secretary's office at 3;00 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2019, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Mail Entries With Fees To: Lori Carver, Secretary, 91 Michael Sears Rd, Belchertown, MA I enclose $ for entry fees. Telephone Owner Handler Eligible Yes No

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20 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Minuteman Boston Terrier Club AM Show Saturday, March 16, 2019 Minuteman Boston Terrier Club PM Show Saturday March 16, 2019 Boston Terrier Club of Connecticut AM Show Sunday March 17, 2019 Boston Terrier Club of Connecticut PM Show Sunday March 17, 2019 Sturbridge Host Hotel, 366 Main St, Sturbridge, MA Entry fee: $33.00 for Regular Classes, see entry fee schedule for additional fees. Entries close at the Secretary's office at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2019, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Mail Entries With Fees To: Lori Carver, Secretary, 91 Michael Sears Rd, Belchertown, MA I enclose $ for entry fees. Telephone Owner Handler Eligible Yes No

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22 SHOW REGULATIONS Entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted, after the entries have closed, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Make all Checks and Money Orders payable to each club, Canadian exhibitors must make fees payable in U.S. Funds. Please mail checks or money orders with entries. Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. All entries are to be mailed with fees to Lori Carver, Secretary, 18 Plainfield Rd, Cummington, MA Entries will not be accepted without fees. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as practical. Should such acknowledgement not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please notify the Secretary. An Event Service Fee and a Recording fee will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial or Tracking Test. These fees are to be collected by the Showgiving Club and paid to the American Kennel Club. If a dog is entered in more than one class in the show, the Recording Fee is to be collected on the first entry only. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 11, Section 2). Post Dated Checks and Returned Checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Secretary will add a collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Fees must accompany entries. This club and/or Secretary assume no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or agent. This club and its Secretary assume no responsibility for the owner or the owner s agent entering a dog in a class in which it is not eligible to compete, or for entering the dog twice. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, lame, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or because it has been entered incorrectly, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee. There is no refund for duplicate entries. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. The Show-giving club is not responsible for the loss of, damage to, or death of any dog exhibited or for the possessions of any participant, whether the result of accident or any other cause. It is expressly understood that every dog at this show is in the care and custody and control of his owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the show premises. Do not leave dogs in closed vehicles. The welfare of any exhibitor s/spectator s child is the responsibility of the exhibitor/spectator. It is expressly understood that exhibitors/spectators will exercise control and restraint over their children on the site and surrounding areas. The Show-giving Club is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles or personal property. The Specialty Clubs may decline any entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness or other causes and no one shall have any claim or recourse against the Specialty Clubs or any official thereof. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The owner or handler of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside. The show-giving Club and the Secretary have no obligation or responsibility for providing service through a public address system or stewards for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required. Dogs may arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. All dogs present must be held on leash except when being judged. ********************************************************************************