26th Annual UBSDA National Specialty

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1 26th Annual UBSDA National Specialty September 7 10, 2017 Dimondale, Michigan Information and Premium List Entries close August 18, 2017 Enclosed forms are all interactive, use of these would be appreciated for readability. Show Site Comfort Inn & Suites 9742 Woodlane Dr., Dimondale, MI 48821, 517/ All judging will be outdoors. Schedule of Events Thursday, September 7 Judging starting at 9 Am Sweepstakes Youth, Elder & Working Four Seasons BSDC Regional Specialty Day of show entries 10:30 11:30 Am; judging not before noon Barn Hunt Workshop Friday, September 8 Judging starting at 9 Am Junior Showmanship All regular male classes (G, L, M, T) Non-licensed classes: Veterans, Novice Puppy, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Lot d Elevage Annual meeting & Lunch noon approximately Tri County Canine Sports 2 Obedience Trials Day of show entries 8:45 9:30 Am; Judging trial 1 at 10:00 Am, followed by trial 2, not before 1 pm GetActiveK9 2 Barn Hunt Trials Instinct, Novice, Open Deadlines Aug. 18 Aug. 18 Aug. 29 Aug. 31 Conformation entries close, reception reservations, catalog advertisements, catalog orders, raffle donations, trophy donations, Winners Circle donations (to be listed in the catalog) Regional Specialty pre-entries close (day-of-show entries available) Barn Hunt pre-entries close (day-of-show entries if trials not filled) Rally, Obedience pre-entries close (day-of-show entries available) Specialty Committee Chair: Cindy Fellows, 586/ ; cmf4dogs@msn.com Committee Chairs: Biathlon/Triathlon & Total Dog Scorekeeper Colleen Cashman Catalog Colleen Cashman Chief Scribe Pennie Jackson Chief Ring Steward Karen Simchak Excellent Certificates Susan Geers-Meiners Exhibitor Bags Sheryl Retzlaff Show Secretary Colleen P. Cashman, 909 N. Ainger Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813; 517/ colleen.cashman@keystonemillbrook.com Emergency Veterinarian MSU Veterinary Clinic, 784 Wilson Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824; 517/ Saturday, September 9 Judging starting at 9 Am Regular female classes (G, L, M, T) Best Breeder-Handler All altered classes (males, females, BOW, Ch, Grch, BOB) Lunch at judge s discretion Tri County Canine Sports 2 Rally Trials Day of show entries 8:15 9:00 Am; Judging trial 1 at 9:30 Am, followed by trial 2, not before 1 pm GetActiveK9 2 Barn Hunt Trials Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Master, Crazy 8 Banquet 7:00 pm (location to be announced) Sunday, September 10 Judging starting at 9 Am Best of Winners, Champion, Grand Champion, Best of Breed GetActiveK9 2 Barn Hunt Trials Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Master, Crazy 8 Grounds Hospitality Host Hotel Liaison Judges Hospitality Premium Raffle Trophies & Ribbons United Belgian Shepherd Dog Association Officers President Lisa Kingsley Vice-President Sandy Shaw Treasurer Dan Pflaume Recording Secretary Cathi Blackburn Corresponding Secretary Cindy Fellows Directors Carol Corbin Ginnie Pflaume Michael Herrin Becky Burgess Jim Krapf Melissa Wade & Barb Arney Cindy Fellows Melanie Redford Colleen Cashman Melissa Wade & Barb Arney Nikki Swap & Mary Byrkit 2 26th AnnuAl ubsda national SpeciAlty

2 Special Note on UKC Registration All dogs entered in junior showmanship, conformation classes (except Elder Sweeps), and in performance (obedience, rally) must be UKC registered by the closing date of the show. Dogs who do not have primary registration may apply for a Temporary Listing Number (TL). Contact the UKC at: East Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI , 269/ Judges Conformation Sweepstakes Junior Showmanship Rui Alves Montero, Portugal Owen Deatrick & Debbie Wade Lisa Kingsley Entry Fees & Information PRE-ENTRY ONLY Conformation (Regular & Altered)... $25.00 Non-licensed (Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Veteran, Sweepstakes... $10.00 Novice Puppy)...$10.00 Lot d Elevage (each kennel entry)... $10.00 Junior Showmanship...$10.00 Entries close with the Show Secretary, Friday, August 18th after which entries will no longer be accepted. Make checks payable (in US funds) to UBSDA. Mail with entries to: Colleen P. Cashman, Show Sec re tary, 909 N. Ainger Rd., Charlotte, MI Entries may not be faxed or ed. Overnight/Express Mail entries must have the signature waived. Entries received without fees will not be accepted. acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as practicable after closing date if you include your address on the entry. Should such acknowledgement not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please notify the Show Secretary. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Vet eri narian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of Show committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the show, no refund of entry fees will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, tornadoes, lightning, extreme heat, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators. The well-being of dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance, and, in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the show before completion, no refund of entry fee will be made. No substitution of dogs. UKC or UBSDA is not responsible for loss, accidents, or theft. Move-up/Entry Correction Policy A correction to any entry, or in the event that a dog needs to be moved up to the Champion or Grand Champion class due to the completion of title requirements, must be made in writing to the Show Secretary one half hour prior to the scheduled start of any judging at the show. Owners/exhibitors are responsible for correcting any errors following these guidelines. Conformation Licensed Classes (regular & altered) Entries close Aug. 18th Friday Sunday, Sept. 8 10th ENTRY FEE $25.00 JuDGe: Rui Alves Monteiro Mont Alves, Portugal All regular & non-licensed classes UKC CHAMPIONSHIP/ALTERED CHAMPIONSHIP 100 points; Points won under at least three different judges; Three times awarded Best Male/Female under three differferent judges. Point Schedule: First in each class 5 points Best Male/Female 12 points Best Male/Female of Variety 8 points Best of Winners 10 points UKC GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP/ALTERED GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP Five Champion class wins (at least three entered in class) won at five different shows under three different judges. CLASSES & JUDGING The following classes are offered for each sex in each of the four varieties for intact dogs and altered dogs: Puppy 6 months to under 1 year of age Junior 1 year to under 2 years of age Intermediate 2 years to under 3 years of age Adult 3 years of age and over Breeder/Handler 6 months of age and over; dog is handled by a breeder of record at UKC or by a member of the immediate family (spouse, parent, step-parent, child, step-child, brother, sister) of the breeder of record. Champion class: This class is comprised of Belgian Shepherd Dogs that have earned the ukc Champion title. It includes both sexes and all four varieties. Grand Champion class: This class is comprised of Belgian Shepherd Dogs that have earned the ukc title of Grand Champion. It includes both sexes and all four varieties. Best of Breed Competition is comprised of the Best of Winners and the winners of the Champion and Grand Champion classes. ALTERED LICENSED CLASSES The purpose of these classes is to enable owners of spayed and neutered dogs to get an evaluation of their dog s conformation and to enable breeders to see a wider range of dogs resulting from the breeding programs. When a dog is altered after earning points/legs towards a ukc title of Champion or Grand Champion, the points/ legs earned are transferred from the regular title requirements to the altered title requirements. Altered classes (puppy, junior, intermediate [senior], adult, breeder/handler) are for dogs that have not attained a ukc title of Altered Champion, Altered Grand Champion, Champion (CH) or Grand Champion (GRCH) degree. Belgian Shepherd Dogs will be judged using assisted animation. The judge will write a critique of each dog presented and give each a rating (excellent, very good, acceptable or not rated). See the UBSDA website, for descriptions of assisted animation and ratings. For official rules and regulations and registration information contact the United Kennel Club, Inc., 100 East Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI ; 269/ ; Conformation Non-Licensed Classes Entries close August 18th Veteran Dog Classes Friday, September 8th entry Fee $10.00 JuDGe: Rui Alves Monteiro This class consists of Belgian Shepherd Dogs eight years of age or older and shall be divided by sex. The Judge shall give up to four placements, where possible, in this class. The Best Veteran Male shall compete with the Best Veteran Female for Best Veteran of Breed. Dogs must be permanently registered with the UKC or have a valid TL number by the closing date of the show in order to be eligible for this class. Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible for this class. Stud Dog & Brood Bitch Classes Friday, September 8th entry Fee $10.00 JuDGe: Rui Alves Monteiro Classes will be judged separately by sex. These classes shall be judged on the quality of the progeny and not the individual stud dogs and brood bitches. Stud dogs and brood bitches must be permanently registered with UKC by the closing date of the show to be eligible for this class. Progeny may compete if they are permanently registered with UKC, are out of ukc Registered litters, or have a valid TL number by the closing date. Spayed bitches and neutered dogs are eligible to compete in these classes but not as progeny. The Judge shall give up to four placements, where possible, in these classes. Only the exhibitors of the stud dogs and brood bitches are required to wear armbands in these classes. Stud Dog: Each entry in this class shall consist of a stud dog and at least two but not more than four dogs sired by that dog. The progeny must be at least three months of age and may include both sexes. At least two of the progeny must be entered in the licensed classes. Stud dogs entered in this class may not be counted as progeny for their sires in the same class. Entries shall be made in the name of the stud dog. Brood Bitch: Each entry in this class shall consist of a brood bitch and at least two but not more than four dogs produced by that bitch. The progeny must be at least three months of age and may include both sexes. At least two of the progeny must be entered in the licensed classes. Brood bitches entered in this class may not be counted as progeny for their dams in the same class. Entries shall be made in the name of the brood bitch. Novice Puppy Classes Friday, September 8th entry Fee $10.00 JuDGe: Rui Alves Monteiro The classes will be divided by sex. For intact dogs three months of age and under six months of age that are permanently registered with ukc, or that have a valid Temporary Listing (TL) number by the closing date of the show, or that are not yet permanently registered but that are from litters registered with ukc by the closing date of the show. The judge shall give up to four placements, where possible, in these classes. Best of Breed Novice Puppy class shall consist of the winners of the Novice Male class and Novice Female class. The judge shall select a single winner in this class. Best Breeder/Handler Dog Saturday, September 9th after Best Female NO entry Fee JuDGe: Rui Alves Monteiro This is an honorary class consisting of the winners of all the Breeder/Handler classes, all varieties, both sexes.. Lot d Elevage Entries close August 18th Friday, September 8th entry Fee $10.00 per kennel group JuDGe: Rui Alves Monteiro Lot d elevage is a breeder s group. The purpose of this class is to honor those kennels who are producing consistently high-quality Belgian Shepherds of uniform type. For full class description see entry form on page 15. All dogs must also be entered in a licensed conformation class. The following awards will be presented: Best Groenendael Kennel, Best Laekenois Kennel, Best Malinois Kennel, Best Tervueren Kennel and Best Kennel in Show. entry form is on page 15. SeptemBer 7 10, th AnnuAl ubsda national SpeciAlty

3 Sweepstakes Entries close August 18th Thursday, September 7th, 9 am entry Fee $10.00 There will be classes for Youth, elder and Working Dog Sweepstakes. Dogs will be judged using assisted animation and will receive a written critique from the judge. The varieties will be shown together in each class. Neutered dogs may compete in Elder and Working Sweepstakes only. JUDGING ASSIGNMENTS Debbie Wade Males Owen Deatrick Females Sweepstakes entry fees will be divided among the placing entries. After expenses are deducted club will retain 25% of the fees. The remaining fees will be awarded for each class as follows: 1st place, 40%; 2nd place, 30%; 3rd place, 20%; 4th place, 10%. Youth Sweepstakes All dogs entered in Youth Sweepstakes must also be entered in a regular class and must be UKC registered. Classes for males & females: 6 9 months, 9 12 months, months, months, Best & Best Opposite in Youth Sweepstakes. Elder Sweepstakes Dogs entered in Elder Sweepstakes do not need to be entered in a regular class and do not need to be UKC registered. Neutered males and spayed females may compete. Classes for males & females: 8 10 years, years, years, over 14 years, Best & Best Opposite in Elder Sweepstakes Working Dog Sweepstakes The purpose of the Working Dog Sweepstakes is to recognize and honor dogs that possess verified working abilities that most closely resemble the UKC standard for the Belgian Shepherd Dog. Best and Best Opposite in Working Sweeps will be chosen from the winners of the male and female classes. Classes are divided by working level and gender. Each dog, regardless of age or variety, is entered in the class appropriate for the level/titles earned. Disciplines include: agility, barn hunt, dock diving, flyball, herding, lure coursing, nosework, obedience, rally obedience, IPO, tracking, and weight pull. Titles earned in multiple venues for the same level count as one title (i.e., a ukc CDX and AKC CDX counts as one CDX title). The highest of progressive titles counts as one title (i.e., u-agi and U-AgII equals one U-AgII). Dogs entered in Working Dog Sweepstakes do not need to be entered in a regular class, but must be UKC registered. Neutered males and spayed females may compete. Classes for males and females : Level 1 is the introductory or novice skill level of any discipline. Dogs must have at least one of the titles listed below. Level 2 is the intermediate skill level of any discipline. Based on complexity, as determined by the UBSDA Board, it may be the final accomplishable level in some disciplines. Dogs must have at least one of the identified titles OR two level one titles in different disciplines. Level 3 is the advanced skill level of a discipline. Based on complexity, ad determined by the UBSDA Board, it may be the final accomplishable level in some disciplines. Dogs must have at least one of the identified titles OR two level two titles in different disciplines. Level 4 is the grand skill level of a discipline. Dogs must have at least one of the identified titles OR two level three titles in different disciplines. Description of Titles: The following chart identifies specific ukc titles or title categories included within a level. Examples of equivalent titles from other kennel clubs or working clubs are provided. These examples are not all inclusive. If a discipline or title is not listed that you feel makes a dog eligible for a certain level you may submit that title's documentation along with your reasoning and request the sweepstakes chair consider the entry eligibility. The sweepstakes chair will make the sole and final determination of eligibility. Discipline Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Novice Intermediate Advanced Grand Agility UKC AG1 AG2 UACH UACHX & UGRACH other NA, CL2, AD OA, AAD, CL3 AX, eac, mad, CL4 mx/mach Barn Hunt RATN RATO, RATS RATm RATCHX, RATCH Dock Jumping Novice, Junior, Initial Senior master, Champion Ultimate, Granch Ch. Flyball FD, FDX, Top Flight, FDCh, FDCh-S, FDCh-G, Fm, FmX, FmCh, Top ONYX, FGDCh, Top Flight executive Top Flight Premier, Top Flight World Class, Hobbes Award, Top Flight First Class Top Flight X-treme Flight Ultimate Herding HT PT, JHD HAS, HTAD HI, HX, HRD, RLF Lure Coursing Aptitude (CA) excellent (CAX) Supreme (CAS) Freestyle DD DDX DDm ChDD Nosework UKC Novice Advanced & Superior master & elite Champion & GrandCh other NW1 NW2 NW3 NW3 elite Obedience UKC UCD UCDX UUD UOCH, GOCH other CD CDX UD UDX, OTCH Rally Obedience UKC URO1 & URO2 URO3 & UROC URX, UROG other RN RA, Re RAe IPO BH IPO1 IPO2, FH1 IPO3, RH2 Tracking TD, TDU TDX VST CT Weight Pull UWP UWPCH UWPCHX UGWPCH & UeWPCH SeptemBer 7 10, Junior Showmanship Entries close August 18th Friday, September 8th, 9 Am entry Fee $10.00 JuDGe: Lisa Kingsley Pee-Wee For children two years & under four years of age, parents are allowed to accompany the child, class is not placed. Sub-Junior For children four years & under six years, parents are allowed to accompany the child, class is not placed. Pre-Junior For children six years & under eight years, class is placed. Junior Ages eight years & under thirteen years of age, class is placed. It is subdivided into Novice Junior, for any Junior who has never earned a Best Junior Handler Award with competition or who has not earned three first place wins from the Novice Junior class and Open Junior, for any Junior who has earned the Best Junior Handler award with competition from the Novice Junior class or three first place wins from the Novice Junior class. Senior Ages 13 & under 18 years of age, class is placed. It is subdivided into Novice Senior, for any Senior who has never earned a Best Junior Handler Award with competition or who has not earned three first place wins from the Novice Junior class and Open Senior, for any Senior who has earned a Best Junior Handler award with competition or who has earned three first place wins from the Novice class. For more detailed information see Official UKC Rules and Regulations. The age of the junior as of January 1st shall determine the division in which the junior competes for that entire year, with the exception of a Sub-Junior who turns 8 years old within the year. All dogs entered in Junior Showmanship must be UKC registered (permanently, limited privilege or temporary registered). Spayed/neutered dogs may be shown. Regional Specialty Pre-entries close August 18th Day of Show entries will be taken Regional specialty entry form on page 13 Hosted by Four Seasons Belgian Shepherd Dog Club Thursday, September 7th, following sweepstakes, no earlier than noon; day-of-show entries taken 10:30 11:30 Am JUDGE: Sharon Redmer EVENT CHAIR: Cindy Fellows, 586/ , cmf4dogs@msn.com EVENT SECRETARY: Colleen Cashman, 909 N. Ainger Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813, 517/ , colleen.cashman@keystonemillbrook.com PRe-eNTRY Fee $22.00 DAY-OF-SHOW entry Fee: $30.00 Jr. Show, Novice Puppy $10.00 DOS Entries accepted 10:30 11:30 Am Barn Hunt Pre-entries close August 29th Hosted by Get Active K9 Workshop Thursday, Sept. 7th with Chris Puls 6 Sanctioned Barn Hunt Trials 2 each day, Fri., Sat., Sun. Trials will be held under cover in a securely fenced area. Friday: Instinct, Novice, Open only Saturday/Sunday: Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Master, Crazy 8 Dogs must be registered at BarnHunt.com for their Barn Hunt number before entering trials. JUDGE: Chris Puls EVENT SECRETARY: Linda Lundstrom, 248/ , linda@zodiacranch.com FOR INFO, PREMIUMLIST, ONLINE ENTRY: Early Pre-Entries For Belgians: 6/21/2017. Regular entries open 7/9/2017. Pre-entries close 8/29/17 FEES: Instinct $12, Novice $16, Open $18, Senior $20, Master $22, Crazy 8 $20 Late entries and DOS entries taken if trial is not full. Barn hunt entries mail to GetActiveK9, not the UBSDA national secretary. Obedience & Rally Pre-entries close August 31st note different starting times each day Day of Show entries will be taken, TL numbers available Hosted by Tri County Canine Sports, Lansing, MI Friday Sept. 8th, 2 All-breed Obedience trials DOS entries 8:45 9:30, trial 1 at 10 Am; trial 2 no sooner than 1 pm Saturday, Sept. 9th, 2 All-breed Rally trials DOS entries 8:15 9:00, trial 1 at 9:30 Am; trial 2 no sooner than 1 pm JUDGE: Marilyn Tomaszewski EVENT CHAIR: Wynell Brush, EVENT SECRETARY: Colleen Cashman, 909 N. Ainger Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813, 517/ , colleen.cashman@keystonemillbrook.com FEES: PRe-eNTRY $20, 2nd entry same day/trial/dog $17; Junior $10; non-licensed classes $20. Pre-entry closes Aug. 31. PayPal until August 31 at DAY-OF-SHOW entries $25 Entry form at th AnnuAl ubsda national SpeciAlty

4 Total Dog Award To be eligible for this award a dog must compete in conformation with competition and win one of the following classes: Best Male/Female of Variety, Best Male/Female, Best of Winners, Champion, Grand Champion, Best of Breed, or an Award of Merit in the Champion or Grand Champion class AND must earn a qualifying score in an obedience or rally trial. Belgian Biathlon/Triathlon There is no charge for the Biathlon/Triathlon. Scorekeeper is Colleen Cashman. Prizes are donated by Colleen Cashman. Belgian Biathlon To compete the dog must be entered in a conformation class and one of the following: Obedience, Rally or Barn Hunt. eligible conformation classes are any class in which the individual dog gets a written critique. Conformation classes include Regular classes, Non-licensed Veterans class, and Sweepstakes (Puppy, Working or Elder). Belgian Triathlon To compete the dog must be entered in a conformation class plus two of the following: Obedience, Rally or Barn Hunt. eligible conformation classes are any class in which the individual dog gets a written critique. Conformation classes include Regular classes, Non-licensed Veterans class, and Sweepstakes (Puppy, Working or Elder). Score sheets will be available from the Biathlon/Triathlon scorekeeper. Owners/handlers will be responsible for turning in proof of rating, qualifying scores, etc. to the scorekeeper. Points will be awarded for conformation ratings and placements. In the performance events points will be awarded for qualifying scores, placement, HITs, etc. The highest point total will receive the Biathlon/Triathlon award. Accommodations HOST HOTEL Comfort Inn & Suites Dimondale-Lansing 9742 Woodlane Dr., Dimondale, MI 48821, 517/ $89.99/night+tax, no pet fee. Rooms blocked under United Belgian Shepherd Dog Association. Amenities: Complimentary hot breakfast, fitness center, indoor heated pool, whirlpool/hot tub, guest laundry facilities,. Limited RV parking no hook-up ADDITIONAL HOTEL Comfort Inn 525 N. Canal Rd., Lansing, MI, 517/ Annual Meeting Friday, September 8th approximately 12:00 noon. Lunch will be provided for the meeting. Banquet Saturday, September 9th 7 pm. Location: a local restaurant to be announced, we will be ordering from the menu. Catalog Advertising Deadline August 18th This is an official ubsda publication so ad guidelines must be followed. Ads that feature breeding or litter announcements, dogs for sale or dogs at stud must include hip clearances of pertinent dogs (GDC, OFA, PeNNhip or foreign registry only) and current eye clearances of pertinent dogs (GDC, CeRF, and foreign registry only, no more than two calendar years old). No such advertisements are accepted for dogs who are under two years of age. Fully designed electronic files are preferred. Acceptable files: high resolution pdf, high resolution jpg, Photoshop document, Illustrator ai or eps (fonts saved as outlines, InDesign (fonts saved as outlines), MS Word, or Publisher. Include links and photos in or on disc. Please send a laser print of the ad along with the payment. Scannable hard copy is acceptable; must be dark black print on white paper. Include original photo or digital photo (high resolution, 300 dpi). Send SASE for the return of photos. RATeS Full page (ad size 4 1 / 2 x 7 1 / 2 ) black & white $35 color $50 Half page (ad size 4 1 / 2 x 3 3 / 4 ) black & white $23 color $35 Two-page spread black & white $60 color $90 Commercial Rates: Full page b&w $75, color $90 Half page b&w $35, color $50 Send catalog advertisements with check (in US funds) payable to UBSDA to: Colleen P. Cashman, colleen.cashman@keystonemillbrook.com or mail to: 909 N. Ainger Rd., Charlotte, MI Catalog Sales Prepaid discount deadline August 18th Pre-paid catalogs will be available beginning Thursday, Sept. 7th. Marked catalogs will be mailed following the specialty. To order pre-paid or marked catalogs, complete the order form on page 10. Pre-paid, pick up at the show $8 Purchased at the show $10 Marked (including postage) $15 Grooming A tent will be available for grooming near the ring, no electricity. SeptemBer 7 10, Photography Show photography will be self-serve. A decorative backdrop will be provided. Directions From I-96: exit exit 98B to Lansing Rd. north (follow directions from *). From I-69: exit 70 ramp to Lansing Rd. north (follow directions from *) *Turn left onto Davis Hwy. In 0.2 miles turn left onto Woodlane Drive Trophy Donations Deadline to be listed in the catalog is August 18th Trophy donations are needed for specific awards and the general trophy fund. If your choice is taken, your donation will be applied to another award or the general fund. Area club sponsored trophy donations are welcome. The number in parentheses indicates the number of donations needed. Thank you for your support. ubsda reserves the right to substitute trophies. If the trophy(is) you have requested to sponsore are unavailable your donation will be used where needed. See form on page 9 Conformation Best of Breed $150 Grand Champion $75 Champion $75 Reserve $30 Best of Winners $75 Best Male & Best Female (2) $60 Reserve Male & Reserve Female (2) $20 Best Male and Best Female of Variety G-L-M-T (2 of each) $35 Reserve Male and Female of Variety G-L-M-T (2 of each) $10 1st in each class (30) $10 2nd 4th in each class (60) $5 Non-Licensed Conformation Stud Dog/Brood Bitch (2) $5 Best Veteran $5 Best Veteran Male/Female (2) $5 Best Novice Puppy $5 Best Lot d'elevage in Show $5 Altered Best of Breed $75 Grand Champion $20 Champion $20 Reserve $5 Best of Winners $10 Best Male & Best Female (2) $15 Reserve Male & Reserve Female (2) $5 Best Male and Best Female of Variety G-L-M-T (2 of each) $5 Reserve Male and Female of Variety G-L-M-T (2 of each) $5 Obedience, Rally High Scoring BSD in Trial (4) $15 Junior Showmanship Best Junior $25 1st-4th (Pre-Jr/Junior/Senior) $5 PeeWee/SubJunior $5 Sweepstakes Best in Youth Sweeps $45 Best Opposite in Youth Sweeps $10 Youth classes $5 (6-9, 9-12, 12-18, 18-24) Best in Elder Sweeps $45 Best Opposite in Elder Sweeps $10 Elder classes $5 (8-10, 10-12, 12-14, 14+) Best in Working Sweeps $45 Best Opposite in Working Sweeps $10 Working classes $5 (Level 1, 2, 3) Support the 2017 National Specialty Entry fees alone aren't enough to cover the expenses of a national. And it takes more people than just those on the committee to run it. We need you, also. How you can help Raffle See page 9 Donate a basket or item(s), purchase tickets. Not feeling creative but want to contribute? Make a monetary donation so items can be purchased for a basket. Order your raffle tickets on the order form on page 10. For more information contact Melissa Wade melsgeroomroom@gmail.com or Barb Arney barney1035@aol.com Trophy Donations See page 8 & 9 Sponsor a trophy or trophies. You will be acknowledged in the show catalog, your acknowledgement can be made as a dedication to a special dog or person. Winners Circle See page 9 Make a monetary donation. Each contributor to the Winners Circle will be recognized at the appropriate level in the Specialty Catalog. Levels are listed on page 9. You may make your Winners Circle donation as a dedication as well. Advertise in the show catalog See page 7 And Volunteer Sign up on page 9 Help with ring stewarding, scribing, hospitality. It doesn't take a big commitment of time, every little bit helps, and we'll work around your show classes. All help is appreciated! 8 26th AnnuAl ubsda national SpeciAlty

5 Trophy Donations Deadline to be listed in the catalog is August 18th Name Specific class listed below General Fund Support the 2017 National Specialty Specialty items Items are available online at Specific class/award Amount Specific class/award Amount Catalog acknowledgement should read: Make checks in US funds payable to UBSDA Mail to: Cindy Fellows, 1704 Milverton, Troy, MI Winners Circle Deadline to be listed in the catalog is August 18th Step into the Winner s Circle with a donation to the 2017 UBSDA National Specialty. Each contributor to the Winners Circle will be recognized at the appropriate level in the show catalog. thank you for your generosity and support! The levels of the Winners Circle are: Platinum $500 or more Gold $ Silver $50 $99 Bronze $1 $49 Summit Fleece Jacket $56 Summit Fleece Jacket $56 Sweater Fleece Jacket Womens $45 Sweater Fleece Jacket Mens $56 Name Catalog acknowledgement should read: Make checks in US funds payable to UBSDA Mail to: Cindy Fellows, 1704 Milverton, Troy, MI Raffle Donations I/we will donate a basket. Womens Racer Mesh Polo 3 colors available $32 Mens Racer Mesh Polo 3 colors available $32 Short Sleeve Tee 4 colors available $20 Long Sleeve Tee $26 It will be delivered to the national by Thursday, September 7th. I m sending it with who will deliver it/them to the national by Thursday, September 7th. I am enclosing $ to be used towards the raffle. Name Make checks in US funds payable to UBSDA Mail to: Cindy Fellows, 1704 Milverton, Troy, MI For info regarding the raffle contact Melissa Wade, melsgroomroom@gmail.com or Barb Arney, barney1035@aol.com Volunteer Sign Up Name Address Phone I'll be arriving I ll help with Scribing Stewarding Hospitality Anywhere Please schedule me around the following classes: Mail to: Cindy Fellows, 1704 Milverton, Troy, MI cmf4dogs@msn.com SeptemBer 7 10, Shopping Tote 4 colors available $21 Hat 3 colors available $30 Twill Shirt $45 Order Form Deadline for orders is August 18th ITeM QTY. PRICe TOTAL Pre-paid Catalog $ 8.00 Marked Catalog $15.00 GRAND TOTAL Make checks in US funds payable to UBSDA Mail to: Colleen P. Cashman, 909 N. Ainger Rd., Charlotte, MI th AnnuAl ubsda national SpeciAlty

6 United Kennel Club, Inc. Entry Form Please print or type all information. United Belgian Shepherd Dog Association National Specialty September 7 10, 2017 FOR CLUB USE ONLY Armband # Entry Fees: Entries close August 18, 2017 All licensed conformation classes $25.00 Pre-entry only Sweepstakes $10.00 Make checks payable to: UBSDA Non-licensed classes $10.00 Mail to: Colleen P. Cashman, 909 N. Ainger Rd., Charlotte, MI Breed of Dog Belgian Shepherd Variety Full Name of Dog (UKC titles only) Sex Dog must not be entered without a permanent UKC registration number, a UKC Temporary Listing number or a UKC Limited Privilege number. Check one of the three boxes below and enter your dog s number. If your dog s permanent registration is pending at UKC, and you do not have a valid TL number, your entry will be invalid. U.K.C. No. Permanent Reg. UKC LP UKC TL Date of Birth (Mo. Day Yr.) Sire Dam Breeder Owners name(s) Address City State Zip Code Telephone: Days ( ) Evenings ( ) CONFORMATION (See pages 3 4) Regular Class Altered Class Non-Licensed Class Puppy Puppy Veteran Junior Junior Stud Dog Intermediate Intermediate Brood Bitch Adult Adult Novice Puppy Breeder/Handler Breeder/Handler Champion Champion Grand Champion Grand Champion Junior Showmanship Pee-Wee Sub-Junior Pre-Junior Novice Junior Open Junior Novice Senior Open Senior Name of Junior Junior # SWEEPSTAKES (See page 5) Youth Elder Working* 6 9 months 8 10 years Level months years Level months years Level months Over 14 years Level 4 *Working Sweeps: *List name with all titles I have read and agree to the waiver on the back of this form. I swear that this dog is not being handled by a professional handler in Conformation. Signature of Owner/Handler Date Total entry fee $ SeptemBer 7 10, HOW TO USE THIS ENTRY FORM: 1. Licensed Conformation classes consist of: A. Regular Classes. Classes for intact dogs: Puppy (6 mos., under 1 yr.); Junior (1 yr., under 2 yrs.); Intermediate (Senior) (2 yrs., under 3 yrs.) Adult (3 yrs. and up); Breeder/ Handler (6 mos. and up, handled by breeder or member of breeder s family); Champion; and Grand Champion B. Altered Classes. Classes for altered dogs: Altered Puppy (6 mos., under 1 yr.); Altered Junior (1 yr., under 2 yrs.); Altered Intermediate (Senior) (2 yrs., under 3 yrs.) Altered Adult (3 yrs. and up); Altered Breeder/Handler (6 mos. and up, handled by breeder or member of breeder s family); Altered Champion; and Altered Grand Champion C. Junior Showmanship classes consist of: Pee Wee (over 2 yrs., under 4 yrs.); Sub- Junior (4 yrs., under 8 yrs.); Novice Junior, Open Junior (8 yrs., under 13 yrs.); Novice Senior, Open Senior (13 yrs; under 18 yrs.) 2. All entries must be submitted on the current Official UKC Entry Form. You may use one entry form to enter the same dog in more than one activity on the same weekend. 3. Use a separate entry form for each dog entered in a club s event. 4. Mail all complete entry forms to the Event Secretary listed under the event, unless otherwise specified. Make checks payable to host club. 5. Obedience Trials, Agility Trials, Rally Obedience Trials, and Weight Pull events are open to all UKC recognized breeds and mixed-breed dogs with a valid Limited Privilege number. The Coursing Aptitude Test is open to all UKC registered and Mixed-breed dogs with a valid Limited Privilege number. 6. We want you to keep the points earned at UKC Licensed events. Important things to remember. Dog not UKC registered? Apply for a Temporary Listing Number (TL) online at com or call the Dog Events Department at (269) (TL fees are non-refundable, nontransferable and do not apply to the cost of permanent registration.) All dogs entering UKC events must be permanently registered, have a valid Temporary Listing Number, or a Limited Privilege number. All entry forms must be completed and signed. Incorrect information submitted on the entry form may invalidate your wins. To be eligible to enter into the Breeder/Handler class, you must be one of the breeders of record, or a member of the immediate family of one of the breeders of record. Immediate family includes: spouse, parent, step-parent, child, step-child, brother or sister, so long as the handler is not a professional handler as defined by UKC Rules and Regulations. WAIVER All events are held under the Official Rules and Regulations of the United Kennel Club, Inc. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or firearms will be allowed on the grounds or in the buildings on the day of a UKC Licensed event. UKC, its agents and employees, and the host club assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by spectators or by exhibitors and handlers, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children not under the control of their parents or guardians. UKC and the host club are not responsible for loss, accidents or theft. By signing this form, I hereby agree to waive any claim, action, or lawsuit and further agree to indemnify and hold UKC, the host club and any approved UKC Judge harmless from any claims, actions or lawsuits resulting from my participation in this event, and any action, decision or judgment made by any UKC or host club representative or approved Judge under the Official UKC Rules and Regulations governing this event. I acknowledge that the current Official UKC Rules and Regulations (Agility, Conformation, Junior Showmanship, Lure Coursing, Obedience, Rally Obedience, Terrier Race, Weight Pull) have been made available to me, and that I am familiar with their contents. My signature indicates that I understand and agree to the above and to abide by all of the current Official UKC Rules and Regulations th AnnuAl ubsda national SpeciAlty

7 United Kennel Club, Inc. Entry Form Please print or type all information. Four Seasons Belgian Shepherd Dog Club Regional Specialty September 7, 2017 Dog must not be entered without a permanent UKC registration number or a UKC Temporary Listing number. Check one of the two boxes below and enter your dog s number. If your dog s permanent registration is pending at UKC, and you do not have a valid TL number, your entry will be invalid. Dog s UKC permanent reg. UKC TL UKC (PL/LP) # Breed of dog: Belgian Shepherd Dog Variety (if applicable): Sex: Dog s Name: Call Name: Date of Birth: Junior Name: Junior #: (if applicable) Dog owner s name(s): Address: City: State: ZIP Telephone (day): (eve): P l e a s e c h e c k t h e b o x f o r t h e a p p r o p r i a t e c l a s s. Conformation (Only Choose One) Puppy (6 months-under 1 year) Junior (1 year-under 2 years) Intermediate (2 years-under 3 years) Adult (3 years & over) Breeder & Handler (6 months & over shown by breeder) Champion (CH) Grand Champion (GRCH) Non-Licensed Class: Altered Conformation (Only Choose One) Puppy (6 months-under 1 year) Junior (1 year-under 2 years) Intermediate (2 years-under 3 years) Adult (3 years & over) Breeder & Handler (6 months & over shown by breeder) Champion (CH) Grand Champion (GRCH) Junior Showmanship Classes Pee Wee (2 years-4 years) Sub JR (4 years-6 years) Pre-Junior (6 years-8 years) Novice Junior (8 years-13 years) Open Junior (8 years-13 years) Novice Senior (13 years-18 years) Open Senior (13 years-18 years) Total Dog/Total Junior Total Dog Total Junior Participant FOR CLUB USE ONLY Armband # Entry Fees: Pre-entries close August 18, 2017 All licensed conformation classes $22.00 DOS entries 10:30 11:30 am Junior Showmanship $10.00 Make checks payable to: FSBSDC Novice Puppy $ 5.00 Mail to: Colleen P. Cashman, 909 N. Ainger Rd., Charlotte, MI DOS entries $30.00 HOW TO USE THIS ENTRY FORM: 1. Licensed Conformation classes consist of: A. Regular Classes. Classes for intact dogs: Puppy (6 mos., under 1 yr.); Junior (1 yr., under 2 yrs.); Intermediate (Senior) (2 yrs., under 3 yrs.) Adult (3 yrs. and up); Breeder/ Handler (6 mos. and up, handled by breeder or member of breeder s family); Champion; and Grand Champion B. Altered Classes. Classes for altered dogs: Altered Puppy (6 mos., under 1 yr.); Altered Junior (1 yr., under 2 yrs.); Altered Intermediate (Senior) (2 yrs., under 3 yrs.) Altered Adult (3 yrs. and up); Altered Breeder/Handler (6 mos. and up, handled by breeder or member of breeder s family); Altered Champion; and Altered Grand Champion C. Junior Showmanship classes consist of: Pee Wee (over 2 yrs., under 4 yrs.); Sub- Junior (4 yrs., under 8 yrs.); Novice Junior, Open Junior (8 yrs., under 13 yrs.); Novice Senior, Open Senior (13 yrs; under 18 yrs.) 2. All entries must be submitted on the current Official UKC Entry Form. You may use one entry form to enter the same dog in more than one activity on the same weekend. 3. Use a separate entry form for each dog entered in a club s event. 4. Mail all complete entry forms to the Event Secretary listed under the event, unless otherwise specified. Make checks payable to host club. 5. Obedience Trials, Agility Trials, Rally Obedience Trials, and Weight Pull events are open to all UKC recognized breeds and mixed-breed dogs with a valid Limited Privilege number. The Coursing Aptitude Test is open to all UKC registered and Mixed-breed dogs with a valid Limited Privilege number. 6. We want you to keep the points earned at UKC Licensed events. Important things to remember. Dog not UKC registered? Apply for a Temporary Listing Number (TL) online at com or call the Dog Events Department at (269) (TL fees are non-refundable, nontransferable and do not apply to the cost of permanent registration.) All dogs entering UKC events must be permanently registered, have a valid Temporary Listing Number, or a Limited Privilege number. All entry forms must be completed and signed. Incorrect information submitted on the entry form may invalidate your wins. To be eligible to enter into the Breeder/Handler class, you must be one of the breeders of record, or a member of the immediate family of one of the breeders of record. Immediate family includes: spouse, parent, step-parent, child, step-child, brother or sister, so long as the handler is not a professional handler as defined by UKC Rules and Regulations. WAIVER All events are held under the Official Rules and Regulations of the United Kennel Club, Inc. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or firearms will be allowed on the grounds or in the buildings on the day of a UKC Licensed event. UKC, its agents and employees, and the host club assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by spectators or by exhibitors and handlers, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children not under the control of their parents or guardians. UKC and the host club are not responsible for loss, accidents or theft. By signing this form, I hereby agree to waive any claim, action, or lawsuit and further agree to indemnify and hold UKC, the host club and any approved UKC Judge harmless from any claims, actions or lawsuits resulting from my participation in this event, and any action, decision or judgment made by any UKC or host club representative or approved Judge under the Official UKC Rules and Regulations governing this event. I acknowledge that the current Official UKC Rules and Regulations (Agility, Conformation, Junior Showmanship, Lure Coursing, Obedience, Rally Obedience, Terrier Race, Weight Pull) have been made available to me, and that I am familiar with their contents. My signature indicates that I understand and agree to the above and to abide by all of the current Official UKC Rules and Regulations. SeptemBer 7 10, th AnnuAl ubsda national SpeciAlty

8 Lot d Elevage/Kennel Group Entry Form Please print or type all information. Entries close August 18, 2017 Entry fee: $10.00 (each kennel group) Make checks payable to: UBSDA Mail to: UBSDA National Specialty Show Secretary Colleen P. Cashman 909 N. Ainger Rd. Charlotte, MI An entry will consist of a grouping of 3 5 dogs produced by the same breeder to be judged on quality and consistency of type. The dogs need not have the same owner, but must have the same breeder. The dogs to be presented may be determined the day of the show. All dogs must be UKC registered/listed and must also be exhibited in a licensed conformation class. If a kennel breeds more than one variety it may enter more than one group (e.g., a Groenendael group and a Tervueren group). A dog may only compete in one kennel grouping. The following awards will be presented: Best Groenendael Kennel, Best Laekenois Kennel, Best Malinois Kennel, Best Tervueren Kennel and Best Kennel in Show. Class: Groenendael Laekenois Malinois Tervueren Breeder(s) Kennel Name Address City State ZIP Telephone (Days): Signature Date Total entry fee $ SeptemBer 7 10,