THE GREAT DANE CLUB OF CANADA WESTERN DIVISION

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1 Official Premium List THE GREAT DANE CLUB OF CANADA WESTERN DIVISION Spruce Meadows Spruce Meadows Way SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2J 5G th NATIONAL SPECIALTY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW, SWEEPSTAKES, UNOFFICIAL CLASSES, SEXUALLY ALTERED CLASSES, OBEDIENCE, and RALLY OBEDIENCE Friday, August 3, 2018 Obedience Rally Obedience Saturday, August 4, 2018 Juvenile Sweepstakes Official and Unofficial Championship Classes 18 th ANNUAL WESTERN DIVISION REGIONAL SPECIALTY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Sunday, August 5, 2018 Official Championship Classes Conformation Judge Mimi Kim 542 Beech Avenue Boardman, Ohio U.S.A. Dr. Francisco Chapa Guajardo Monterrrey, Neuvo Leon, Mexico Obedience Judge Michel A. Calhoun 540 Montee Giroux Hemmingford, Quebec J0L 1H0 Sweepstakes Judge Janine Starink 92-66th Street Tsawwassen, British Columbia V4L 2E5 Permission has been granted by the Canadian Kennel Club for the holding of this event under CKC rules and regulations. Unexamined, Unbenched, Outdoors Rain or Shine. Show precincts shall be within 50 feet of the designated Specialty ring Closing Date July 9, 10:00 PM MDT

2 HOW TO ENTER THESE SHOWS AND TRIALS MAIL ENTRIES Show Secretary VGI Show Services Events 243 Mahogany Landing SE Calgary AB T3M 1X4 Phone: SECURE ONLINE ENTRIES Entries may be paid with Visa or MasterCard. Online entries can also be paid by Interac. If paying by credit card each entry form must include a VISA or MasterCard number, expiry date, printed name of card holder and authorized signature National Specialty Sponsored by Purina Pro Plan COURIER ENTRIES Must be addressed to & marked: VGI Show Services Events 243 Mahogany Landing SE Calgary AB T3M 1X4 Phone: entries@verwey.ca No signature required Dogshow.ca has gone mobile. Exhibitors can now enter online using their smart phone by simply browsing to DogShow.ca Service charges apply on all credit card and debit transactions

3 THE GREAT DANE CLUB OF CANADA - WESTERN DIVISION Club Officers National Executive Western Division Executive President Barbara Shirk Past President Alison Jones 1 st Vice President Glen Tait 2 nd Vice President Brenda Theaker Chairperson Peggy Mignon Vice Chairperson Mike Anderson Secretary Peggy Mignon Anita Anderson Treasurer John Kuntze Sharon King Eastern Directors Nadia Danielle Bifolchi Van Sant / Ginette / Kerry Bazinet Thorbourne Midwest Director Elaine Dixon Western Directors Anita K. Anderson / Jordan Illingworth Show Committee Show Chairperson Show Superintendent Chief Ring Steward Show Secretary Ring Steward Complaints Committee Advertising & Catalogue Auction Awards Co-ordinator Donations &Trophies Exhibitor Packages Prizes Ribbons Set-up and Take-down Specialty Dinner RV Parking Linda Kool Wendy Hamilton-Petkau Charlene Maines VGI Show Services Event Margie Miller AKC Show Complaints and Western Division Executive Sharon King Jan Edmunds Melissa Rodriguez National and / or Regional Olivia Hudson Anita Anderson and Erica Jessop Katie Chappelle National Specialty; Anita Anderson Regional Specialty Melissa Aloisio Coral and Steven Hyde assisted by Bobbi and Cody Kelly Jennine Miller Mike Anderson and Sharon King Show Secretary VGI Show Services Events 243 Mahogany Landing SE Calgary AB T3M 1X4 Phone: entries@verwey.ca Canadian Kennel Club, Executive Director Mr. Lance Novak, Executive Director Suite 400, 200 Ronson Drive Etobicoke, ON. M9W 5Z9 Telephone: (416) Canadian Kennel Club Dog Show Representative for Alberta Tina Gaudet gtgaudet@shaw.ca Official Photographer Cathy French Photography Phone: cfrench_photo@shaw.ca Show Superintendent Wendy Hamilton-Petkau Box 72042, D167, R.P.O.Glenmore Landing Calgary, AB T2V 5H9 Phone: (403) Canadian Kennel Club Director for Alberta: Sharon Derrick 60 Riverview Close SE Calgary, Alberta T2C 4C4 sderrick@shaw.ca Canadian Kennel Club Obedience & Rally Obedience Representative for Alberta Lionel Whittaker Lionel.Whittaker@gmail.com Official Veterinarian Fish Creek 24 Hour Pet Hospital Bannister Road S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2X 1Z This specialty show is being held in conjunction with the Alberta Kennel Club show and is subject to the rules and regulations of that show. Show precincts shall be within 50 feet of the designated Specialty ring.

4 JUDGING ASSIGNMENTS National Specialty Regional Specialty All Sweepstakes Conformation classes All Specialty, Non-Specialty and Sexually Altered Dog Conformation classes All Obedience and Rally Obedience Classes Janine Starink Mimi Kim Michel A. Calhoun Dr. Francisco Chapa Guajardo PRIZE LIST: The Great Dane Club of Canada is pleased to offer prizes and rosettes for the following BEST OF BREED BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX BEST PUPPY IN BREED BEST OF WINNERS BEST CANADIAN BRED WINNERS DOG WINNERS BITCH SELECT DOG SELECT BITCH OLDEST VETERAN (for the oldest veteran entered, and present, at the Specialty) BEST VETERAN Dog (winners of the official veterans class as well as any veteran from the specials class) BEST VETERAN Bitch (winners of the official veterans class as well as any veteran from the specials class) AWARD OF MERIT (1 Rosette for every 10 entries, in Best of Breed competition, will be awarded at the judge s discretion BEST ALTERED BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX ALTERED BEST BABY PUPPY IN BREED BEST BABY PUPPY MALE BEST BABY PUPPY FEMALE BEST STUD DOG AND GET BEST BROOD BITCH AND PROGENY BEST IN 3-GENERATIONS CLASS BEST BRACE HIGH IN TRIAL OBEDIENCE HIGHEST QUALIFYING SCORE IN EACH OFFICIAL RALLY OBEDIENCE CLASS Regional Specialty The Great Dane Club of Canada, Western Division is pleased to offer prizes and rosettes for the following BEST OF BREED BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX BEST PUPPY IN BREED BEST OF WINNERS WINNERS DOG WINNERS BITCH SELECT DOG SELECT BITCH OLDEST VETERAN (for the oldest veteran entered, and present, at the Specialty) AWARD OF MERIT (1 Rosette for every 10 entries, in Best of Breed competition, will be awarded at the judge s discretion BEST BABY PUPPY IN BREED BEST BABY PUPPY MALE BEST BABY PUPPY FEMALE Rosettes will be offered for the following RESERVE WINNERS DOG RESERVE WINNERS DOG RESERVE WINNERS BITCH RESERVE WINNERS BITCH PARADE OF TITLE HOLDERS BREEDER S RIBBON TO THE BEST OF BREED PARADE OF VETERANS BREEDER S RIBBON TO THE BEST PUPPY IN BREED BREEDER S RIBBON TO THE BEST OF BREED BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR IN BREED BREEDER S RIBBON TO THE BEST PUPPY IN BREED BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR IN BREED FIRST IN EACH CLASS QUALIFYING SCORE IN EACH OFFICIAL OBEDIENCE CLASS Flats will be offered for the following SECOND THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH CLASS (Conformation) SECOND THROUGH FORTH QUALIFYING SCORE IN EACH OFFICIAL OBEDIENCE CLASS SECOND THROUGH FORTH QUALIFYING SCORES IN EACH OFFICIAL RALLY OBEDIENCE CLASS ALL PRIZES ARE TO BE CLAIMED AT THE SHOW NO PRIZES WILL BE MAILED

5 MEMORIAL TROPHIES The trophies will be engraved and retained by the Club. National Specialty BEST OF BREED BEST CANADIAN BRED IN BREED BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX BEST PUPPY IN BREED BROOD BITCH STUD DOG OLDEST VETERAN The Patricia McKeown Memorial Trophy, by the German Shepherd Club of Ontario. Donated by Gitta Kleinert, Star Trek Kennels, in honour of OTCh Anka of Tweedsmuir UD Donated by Michael and Chris Depodesta, Paul Dufresne, Dr. and Mrs. John Mount, Marc & Shirley Mennel, and Joyce Watkinson in honour of Bird, Ch Daneacres Robin The Hood MISKRE Memorial Trophy donated by Bob & Carmen Miskiman, Miskre Reg., in memory of their foundation dam Mysty, Ch Afgarth s Miskre Mystical Donated by Elfie Iwan, Wartburg Kennels, in memory of Neeta, Ch Neeta Shanta of Wartburg Donated by Irene Kucera, Cilka Kennels, in honour of Erlich, BIS BISS Ch Cilka s Erlich Syn Otylky, for the oldest veteran entered, and present, at the Specialty Regional Specialty OLDEST VETERAN Donated by Wes and Evelyn Nahnybida in memory of Westsummit s Comanche Chieftain, for the oldest veteran entered, and present, at the Specialty. SWEEPSTAKES National Specialty The Great Dane Club of Canada, Western Division will retain 20% of each entry fee for expenses. The remaining 80% shall be awarded as follows: First in each class 25% of entry fee, trophy & ribbon Second in each class 20% of entry fee & ribbon Third in each class 15% of entry fee & ribbon Fourth in each class 10% of entry fee & ribbon Best in Sweepstakes 10% of entry fees, trophy & rosette Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes Trophy & rosette ALL PRIZES ARE TO BE CLAIMED AT THE SHOW NO PRIZES WILL BE MAILED ENTRY FEES National and Regional Specialties (Entry fees include CKC recording fees + 5% GST) National Regional Entry Fee per dog (Conformation, Obedience and Rally Obedience classes ) $30.00 $30.00 Baby Puppy Class $20.00 $20.00 Sexually Altered Class $30.00 $30.00 Exhibition Only and Exhibition Only (3-6 months) $10.00 $10.00 Listing Fee (required for any dog without an individual CKC registration number, Performance Event $ $ Number (PEN) or CKC Event Registration (ERN), except for dogs entered in Exhibition Only Prepaid Catalogue (combined) $10.00 Catalogue (combined) (purchased at show) $15.00 Sweepstakes (Must be entered in Specialty class or Specials Only. Entry from the Exhibition Only $12.00 class is not allowed, EXCEPT for puppies 3-6 months of age) dogshow.ca service fees -- 10% of total fees + GST ALL DOGS MUST BE ENTERED IN THE SPECIALTY CLASSES, VETERANS CLASS, SPECIALS ONLY OR FOR EXHIBITION ONLY TO COMPLETE IN THE FOLLOWING NON-SPECIALTY CLASSES Stud Dog and Get (Entry fee is for stud dog and all get) $15.00 Brood Bitch and Progeny (Entry fee is for brood bitch and all progeny) $ Generations Classes $15.00 Brace (two dogs, not necessarily owned by the same person) (Entry fee is for 2 dogs) $15.00 Parade of Title Holders / Parade of Veterans $12.00 Listing fees must be paid for dogs that do not have a CKC registration or ERN number or PEN number. Where a CKC Registration number for a listed dog is received after the closing date and prior to the date of the show, this number may be added to the entry and noted in the marked catalogue. Listing fees will not be refunded. This then allows a dog who completes the requirements for Championship status to be moved up to specials or a Novice Obedience or Rally dog to advance to the next class.

6 All entries are to be sent to: VGI Show Services Events 243 Mahogany Landing SE Calgary AB T3M 1X4 Phone: OUR SECURE ON LINE ENTRY SERVICE Enter on-line; receive confirmation of your entry immediately! CHEQUES SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO: Great Dane Club of Canada, Western Division (Cheques dated after the close of entries will not be accepted) For Exhibitors with VISA, MASTERCARD, INTERAC Toll Free Fax Entries: Secure On-Line Entries: To confirm specialty entries (fax, on-line, post or drop box) please contact Erin All credit card entries will be processed through VGI Show Services Events. A service charge of 10% of the total fees, plus GST, will be assessed to all entries using a credit card for payment. When mailing or faxing you must include credit card number, expiry date, and printed name of cardholder. We will accept faxed entries provided cardholders name, number & expiry date are entered on the appropriate line on the entry form and are legible. If faxing, please ensure your cover sheet indicates the number of entries being faxed as well as a contact number. Whether you enter by mail, fax, courier, hand-deliver, or on-line, it is important that you include an address you will receive instant acknowledgement of your entry once processed. Open an account at (it s free) and check your own entry for accuracy. CLOSING DATE: July 9, 2018 at 10:00 PM MDT Cheques dated after close of entries will not be accepted. Returned cheques & declined credit cards will be assessed a $35.00 service charge (Chapter 8.8, C.K.C. Dog Show Rules). ATTENTION FOREIGN EXHIBITORS: Please note that fees are due and payable in Canadian dollars. Due to consistently fluctuating currency rates, discounted cheques will not be accepted. Personal Cheques will be accepted, however, they are to be payable in Canadian funds. If you send a cheque in US funds, it must be made out for the full amount of the entry and no exchange will be refunded to the exhibitor. Please do not mark cheques Payable in Canadian Funds or At Par. They will not be cleared by the banks. To simplify the process, we urge that you purchase bank drafts or money orders payable in Canadian funds. Your understanding and cooperation is appreciated. Thank you. NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PAYMENT IN FULL. Tendering of an NSF cheque in payment of entry fees will be considered non-payment of entry fees and is an offence punishable by CKC disciplinary action and cancellation of awards. The owner of a dog entered in this show is entirely responsible for any error in the entering of his dog, regardless of how, or by whom the entry was made. Overpayments and duplicate entries will be considered a donation to our trophy fund. Thank you! WITHDRAWAL OF ENTRIES An exhibitor has the right to withdraw an entry up to the closing date and time as published in the premium list. This may be done by telephone, but a written or electronic notification must be received by the Show Secretary no later than the official closing date and time. If written notification is not received by that time, the dog will remain entered in the show.

7 CONFORMATION CLASSIFICATION National and Regional Specialties The following CKC classes (divided by sex) will be provided: Baby Puppy For dogs 3 months of age but under 6 months of age the day of the show Junior Puppy for dogs 6 months of age but under 9 months of age the day of the show Senior Puppy for dogs 9 months of age but under 12 months of age the day of the show Months For dogs 12 months of age and under 15 months of age on the day of the show Months for dogs 15 months of age and under 18 months of age the day of the show Bred By Exhibitor for dogs owned and handled in the ring by the breeder. The owner/breeder of the dog must handle the dog in this class but need not handle the dog for further awards Canadian Bred for dogs born in Canada; champions in any country are excluded Open for all dogs. To be divided by colour Fawn / Brindle / Blue / Black / Harlequin & Mantle Veterans 7 10 years for dogs, 7 years of age or older on the day of the show. These dogs do not compete for Winners, but the first place Male/Female of this class shall go on to compete for Best of Breed. DOGS COMPETING IN THIS CLASS MAY BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED Veterans 10+ years or dogs, 10+ years of age or older on the day of the show. These dogs do not compete for Winners, but the first place Male/Female of this class shall go on to compete for Best of Breed. DOGS COMPETING IN THIS CLASS MAY BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED Specials Only dogs which are registered individually, in the records of the Canadian Kennel Club or have a CKC ERN number and have attained the required points championship status. Entry of a dog in "Specials Only" is not prohibited on the grounds that the title of champion has not been confirmed by the CKC, but if it is found later that the dog had not attained championship status before the entry had been made, then all awards attained at the show will be cancelled. The entry of a 'listed' dog in Specials Only is not allowed. Dogs entered in this class shall compete for Best of Breed Exhibition Only dogs entered in this class may not compete in any Specialty Class but may enter and complete in Non-Specialty Classes or Parades if provided for in this premium list Exhibition Only puppies 3-6 months of age may be entered in Exhibition Only (3-6 Months) provided the owner(s) has entered a dog in a Specialty (3-6 months) Official Class. Puppies in this category may enter and compete in Sweepstakes classes if offered. These puppies may not participate in any other Specialty, non-specialty or unofficial classes or Parades OBEDIENCE CLASSIFICATION - National Specialty (Official classes) Pre-Novice Shall be for any dog of any recognized or listed breed, mixed breed or unrecognized breed which has not earned the title of P.C.D Novice A Shall be for any dog of any recognized or listed breed, mixed breed or unrecognized breed which has not earned the title of C.D. Novice B Shall be for any dog of any recognized or listed breed, mixed breed or unrecognized breed which has not earned the title of C.D. Novice C Shall be for any dog of any recognized or listed breed, mixed breed or unrecognized breed that has earned the title C.D. or a ny higher obedience titles. Novice Intermediate Shall be for any dog of any recognized or listed breed, mixed breed or unrecognized breed that has earned a C.D. or any higher obedience trial titles. Open A Shall be for any dog of any recognized or listed breed, mixed breed or unrecognized breed which has earned the title of C.D. but has not earned the title of C.D.X. (Divided into 18A and HA see CKC Rule book for more information) Open B Shall be for any dog of any recognized or listed breed, mixed breed or unrecognized breed which has earned the title of C.D. (Divided into 18B and HB see CKC Rule book for more information) Utility A Shall be for any dog of any recognized or listed breed, mixed breed or unrecognized breed which has earned the title of C.D.X. but has not earned the title of U.D. Utility B Shall be for any dog of any recognized or listed breed, mixed breed or unrecognized breed which has earned the title of C.D.X. or U.D. RALLY OBEDIENCE CLASSIFICATION National Specialty (Official classes) Dogs competing in this class may not have earned the RN title or any CKC obedience title other than PCD. No handler who has exhibited a dog through its CKC CDX title shall be eligible to enter this class. The handler of any dog in this class must be the owner, co-owner or a Novice A member of their immediate families. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. No dog may be entered in both Rally Novice A and Rally Novice B at any one trial. Any dog may compete in this class until a qualifying score in the Rally Advanced class is earned. The owner or any other person may Novice B handle dogs in this class. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. This class in an elective class and earning the title is not a requirement to enter Rally Advanced Classes. This class shall be for dogs that Intermediate have earned the R.N. title. A dog completing the R.I. or any other obedience or rally titles may continue to compete in this class indefinitely. The owner or any other person may handle dogs in this class. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. This class shall be for dogs that have earned the R. N. title but have not earned the R. A. title or any CKC Obedience title other than P.C.D.. No handler who has exhibited a dog through its CKC C.D.X. title shall be eligible to enter this class. The handler of any dog in this class must Advanced A be the owner, co-owner, or a member of their immediate families. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. No dog may be entered in both Rally Advanced A and Rally Advanced B at any one trial. This class will be for dogs that have earned the R.N. title. A dog completing the R.A. title may continue to compete in this class indefinitely. Advanced B The owner or any other person may handle dogs in this class. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. This class shall be for dogs that have earned the R. A. title, but have not earned the R. E. title or any CKC Obedience title other than P.C.D.. No handler who has exhibited a dog through its CKC C.D.X. title shall be eligible to enter this class. The handler of any dog in this class must Excellent A be the owner, co-owner, or a member of their immediate families. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. No dog may be entered in both Rally Excellent A and Rally Excellent B at any one trial. This class will be for dogs that have earned the R.A. title. A dog completing the R.E. title may continue to compete in this class indefinitely. Excellent B The owner or any other person may handle dogs in this class. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. This class will be for dogs that have earned the R.A. title. A dog completing the R.E. title may continue to compete in this class indefinitely. Rally Master The owner or any other person may handle dogs in this class. A person may enter more than one dog in this class.

8 SWEEPSTAKES (divided by sex) National Specialty 3 6 months 6-9 months 9-12 months months months To compete in the Juvenile Sweepstakes class, dogs must be entered in a Specialty Class or for Specials Only. Entry from the Exhibition Only class is not allowed. EXCEPTION: PUPPIES AGED 3-6 MONTHS MAY ENTER SWEEPSTAKES FROM THE EXHIBITION ONLY (3-6 MONTHS) CLASS. NON-SPECIALTY CONFORMATION CLASSES National Specialty All dogs must be entered in a Specialty class or for Exhibition Only to compete in the following non-specialty classes: Stud Dog & Get Stud dog and two or more of his get, not necessarily owned by the same owner Brood Bitch & Progeny Brood bitch and two or more of her progeny, not necessarily owned by the same owner Brace Two dogs of one breed (either sex or mixed) not necessarily of the same owner. Must be handled by one person on one lead and should be judged as an identical pair same colour, size, gait and stride. When viewed from the side they should appear as one dog and its shadow. Dogs entered who are spayed or neutered must be entered from Exhibition only or Alerted Dog Class 3-Generations Class This class is offered to all three generation, with a maximum of four generation, families with one exhibit from each generation of a three or more generation pedigree regardless of sex, exhibited from oldest to youngest. All neutered and spayed CKC or AKC registered Great Danes are eligible. Ownership does not need to be identical. Dog #1 = Father or Mother, Dog #2 = Son or Daughter, Dog #3 = Grandson or Granddaughter. There is one entry fee for each generations family. A separate entry form must be submitted for each dog entered. Dogs must be entered in one of the Specialty class or for Exhibition Only in order to participate in this class Parade of Veterans Dogs entered in the Parade must be 7 years of age or older. Parade of Title Holders For any dog that has successfully completed all requirements for a CKC Title in any CKC recognized event. BRED BY EXHIBITOR UNOFFICAL COMPETITION Exhibitor Eligibility 1. Exhibitors must declare their dog eligible for Bred By Exhibitor Competition at the time of entry using the check box on the entry form. 2. The handler must be a breeder of record listed in the catalogue. 3. Dogs must be handled by a listed breeder throughout the breed level competition for the Specialty show. This includes the class competition and subsequent competition in the breed ring. 4. The Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed will be selected from the eligible dogs that competed in the Best of Breed competition for the Specialty show. This includes Winners Dog and Winners Bitch. This excludes all dogs defeated during class and winners competition for the Specialty show. Determining Best Bred By Exhibitor in Breed The selection of the Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed is held immediately following Specialty judging of that breed in the same ring. The ring steward will excuse all exhibitors not eligible. The judge will then award Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed. Judging of the breed for the Specialty show may determine the dog that is awarded the Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed. Guidelines: If the Best of Breed winner of the Specialty show is eligible for Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed it will also be awarded Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed. If the Specialty show Best of Breed winner is not eligible for Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed and the Specialty show Best of Opposite Sex is eligible, the Specialty show Best of Opposite Sex to will compete against the eligible exhibits of the other sex to determine Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed. If neither the Best of Breed nor the Best of Opposite Sex from the Specialty show is eligible for the Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed and both the Select Dog and Select Bitch are eligible, the judge is to choose Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed from the Selects and any eligible Winners Dog or Winners Bitch. If one of the Selects from the Specialty show is eligible for Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed, excuse all eligible champions and then choose Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed from the remaining eligible dogs of the opposite sex including the eligible Winners. If the Specialty show Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Select Dog and Select Bitch are not eligible, the judge may choose any eligible dog remaining in the ring including Winners Dog or Winners Bitch as the Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed. If no dog remaining in the ring is eligible for the Best Bred by Exhibitor in Breed competition, no award will be made. SEXUALLY ALTERED DOG CLASSES National Specialty Eligibility for the Altered Dog Classes shall be limited to dogs over 6 months of age which have been sexually altered by veterinary procedure Points MAY NOT be carried from the Specialty competition judging to the Altered Dog Class judging. These classes will be judged immediately after Best of Breed of the Specialty classes. Two classes will be offered: Altered Male and Altered Female Classes will be placed first through fourth in both sexes, the first place winner from each class will be declared Winners and the second place winner will be declared Reserve Winners. The Altered Winners Male and the Altered Winners Female will then compete for Best of Breed Altered and Best of Opposite Sex Altered in breed. Withdrawal of Entries An exhibitor has the right to withdraw an entry at any time up to the closing date and time as published in the premium list. This may be done by telephone but written or electronic notification must be received by the Show Secretary no later than the official closing date and time as stated in the premium list. If written or electronic notification is not received, the dog will remain entered in the show. An error in the class, date of birth or sex may be amended on the entry form up to one hour before the start of the Specialty.

9 ATTENTION ALL CANADIAN EXHIBITORS CKC Non-Member Participation Fee ( Non-member participation fee) a) An annual non-member participation fee for awards and titles will be charged to a Canadian non-member of CKC. The fee is $62.40 (includes 5% GST). b) In order to protect the awards/titles earned, the non-member will have a choice either to become a CKC member or to pay the non-member participation fee. Failure to comply within 30 days of notification will cause all awards and titles to be cancelled. c) "these fees apply only to dogs wholly owned by Canadian resident non-ckc members and are not applicable to CKC members" *Please note that the CKC Membership Application and the Non-Member Participation Fee forms are available on the website, under CKC Services and then Forms On-line. If submitting a Membership Application, please ensure that you also complete the Non-Member Participation Fee form so that we are aware of the dogs involved. ATTENTION ALL FOREIGN EXHIBITORS Effective Jan/1992 all dogs that are foreign-born and foreign-owned and enter Canada for the sole purpose of entering CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) events will no longer require a CKC registration number but will require an ERN - Event Registration Number. This ERN does not register a dog with CKC for breeding purposes as defined in the Animal Pedigree Act but rather enables a foreign-owned dog to be awarded titles by the Canadian Kennel Club. Each dog must have its own number. To obtain an ERN, mail or fax a photocopy of the dog's registration certificate with certified cheque, money order, VISA or MasterCard number (expiry date, cardholder's name and signature). Provide your complete address for return of the ERN to you. Cost is $62.40 (includes 5% GST). ERN MUST BE APPLIED FOR WITHIN 30 DAYS OF FIRST DAY OF ENTERING A CKC EVENT. A CKC ERN registration form can be downloaded from the CKC website: Your request should be forwarded to: The Canadian Kennel Club 200 Ronson Drive, Suite #400 Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 5Z9 CKC FAX number: (416) Information for US Exhibitors on entering Canada To enter Canada from the States, US Citizens must show proof of identity. U.S. Citizens entering the United States by land or sea are required to present a valid WHTI-compliant document, which include; U.S. Passports, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Driver's License, Trusted Traveler Cards (Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI). A United States Citizen traveling back to the U.S. by land cannot be denied entry to the U.S. CBP will not refuse entry to a U.S. citizen; even one without a passport or other valid travel document. However, U.S. citizens without valid travel documents could be delayed at the Port of Entry until a CBP officer can determine their admissibility. At the very least, travelers are advised to bring their valid driver's license and birth certificate or Certificate of Naturalization (N-550) to assist in expediting reentry to the U.S. Please be aware that all dogs must have a valid rabies certificate to cross the border. A valid rabies vaccination that has been given at least 30 days prior to entry into Canada is required to bring a dog into this country. Government regulations require a rabies vaccination certificate be provided for each dog. NOTE: Dogs less than three months of age do not require rabies vaccination. GDCC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date: TBA, 2017 Time: TBA Location: TBA CATALOGUE / ADVERTISING There will be space in our show catalogue for your advertisement. Rates are: Regional National Full page (1 colour photo) $35.00 Full page (1 B&W photo) $25.00 ½ page (no photo) $15.00 $15.00 Business card $10.00 $10.00 Note: The Inside Back Cover is reserved for Sponsor Acknowledgement All ads must be camera ready (8 1/2" x 11"), submitted with payment to: Sharon King Box 455 Beiseker, Alberta T0M 0G0 greatdaneking@hotmail.com and received by the closing date of July 9, 2018 at 10:00 P.M. MDT. Make cheque payable to: Great Dane Club of Canada, Western Division.

10 TROPHY DONATIONS Donations to the trophy fund will be gratefully accepted and acknowledged in our catalogue. Cheques for trophy donations should be made payable to the Great Dane Club of Canada, Western Division and received by the closing date of July 12, 2017 at 10:00 P.M. MDT. Donations are to be mailed to: AUCTION Olivia Hudson Avenue Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 3G9 The Western Division will be holding an Auction on August 4, The Auction will be held at Dane Lane and will commence at approximately 8:00 PM. Jan Edmunds will be heading up the auction. As always we are taking donations for auction items. Any person(s) wishing to make a donation to the auction should contact Jan libertesse@mcsnet.ca All donations must be received by July 9, 2018 at 10:00 PM MDT. SPECIALTY DINNER Attendees are invited to partake of the Specialty Dinner that will be available for the enjoyment of all. This year s theme is a Fiesta Party. Date: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Time: 6:30 PM Location: GREAT DANE LANE ( trailer town north of the show rings) There will be an assortment of snacks, and finger foods. The main course will be a Taco Bar (Chicken, Beef and Vegetarian (Beans and Chickpea options); Fiesta Salad; Tortilla Soup and Dips with Salsas and desserts! Coffee, pop and water will be provided courtesy of the GDCC Western Division. Please note this event is a Bring Your Own Booze Cost:; Adults (18+): $20.00 Youths (10-17): $15.00 Children 9 and under: $10.00 Please contact Jennine Miller if you have any questions, or to inform her of any dietary requirements you may have, at jenninemandan@hotmail.com or Order ONLINE with your entries or please make cheques payable to: Great Dane Club of Canada, Western Division and include with your entries by closing July 9, 2018 at 10:00 P.M. MDT.

11 SPECIALTY DINNER RESERVATION FORM There will always be room available for those that have missed the closing date or have changed their mind about attending NAME(s): NUMBER OF PEOPLE ATTENDING Adults (18+): Youths 10-17: Children 9 & under AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ Phone Number:

12 Seminars Colour Seminar JP Yosha Date: Time: Location JP Yosha has kindly offered to come and present the seminar she will be giving at the 2018 Great Dane Club of America National Specialty. Following is information on JP Yousha and the seminar topic. BIO: JP Yousha has a Masters in Philosophy of Science with an emphasis in Immunology. She was the Chairman of the GDCA s Health and Research Committee for 20 years with an emphasis in all relevant aspects of coat color research. She has authored/co-authored articles on coat color genetics in several breeds and stays current on the subject. She breeds Harlequin, Mantle and Merle Great Danes under the kennel name, CHROMADANE. TOPIC: GREAT DANE COAT COLOR GENETICS CONTENT/FORMAT: This will be approximately two hours and will have two parts: FIRST PART: The first section is a summary of the current knowledge of how phenotype (what a dog looks like) and genotype (what genes a dog has) interact, as well as what commercial cost color testing is available and what research is currently underway. SECOND PART: The second part will be an interactive question and answer session with the audience. This program is intended for Dane Breeders and fanciers, so technical jargon and extraneous details will be kept to a minimum.

13 ENTRY AGREEMENT I (we) acknowledge that I (we), all exhibitors, handlers and patrons, know and abide by the CKC Dog Show Rules and that I am (we are) familiar with their content. I (we) agree that the Northern Alberta Canine Association has the right to refuse this entry for just cause, which the Club shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of entries made in these allbreed shows, obedience trials, agility trials or any of the associated Specialties, and of the holding of these shows and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the Northern Alberta Canine Association and associated Specialty Clubs, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents, or show secretaries, and the owner or less or of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of a dog while in or upon the show premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of a dog by disappearance, theft, death or otherwise, and from any claim for damage or injury to the dog, whether such loss, disappearance, theft, damage or injury be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the Club(s) or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, or any other cause or causes. I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in these shows and trials, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused and whether or not the same may have been caused and whether or not the same may have alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or any other person GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Dog Show Rule books and Obedience Trial regulations are available from the Canadian Kennel Club. Cost is $6.30 per copy plus 13% Ontario HST. 2. The Show Superintendent will be in full charge of the show which will be governed by CKC rules. All rules and regulations, as outlined in the Northern Alberta Canine Association premium list, will also apply to this specialty. 3. Entries will be acknowledged after entry closing, with receipt, judging schedule and exhibitor passes. If such acknowledgement is not received one week before the show date, please contact the Show Secretary. 4. It shall be the duty and obligation of the show-giving club to see that a judge, club official, volunteer or any participant at an event held under these rules is not subject to indignities CKC rule book, Section All dogs must be kept on leash while on the grounds. You are responsible for cleaning up when your dog relieves himself. PLEASE STOOP AND SCOOP AT ALL TIMES THANK YOU. Failure to do so may result in being expelled from the SHOW GROUNDS by the Superintendent 6. All dogs must be kept under control at all times. If not in competition the dog must wear a collar and be on leash a maximum of six (6) feet or appropriately confined in the benching area. CHAMPIONS AND CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS Chapter 20 Dog Show Rules: Champions and Championship Points Section 1. A dog awarded WINNERS at a championship show held under these dog show rules shall be credited with a number of championship points (ranging from 0-5) and the determination of the number of championship points to be credited to a dog awarded WINNERS shall be as provided hereunder: Section 2. The schedule to be employed in the determination of the number of points allocated to a dog awarded WINNERS shall be as follows: Dogs Competing* to 5 6 to 9 10 to12 13 or more Points Awarded *includes dog awarded WINNERS To determine the number of championship points by a dog awarded WINNERS, total of all the dogs in competition which the dog defeated, directly or indirectly, for the highest of the following official breed awards: Best of Winners, Best of Breed, or Best of Opposite Sex, and then consult the schedule set forth above. In counting the number of eligible dogs in competition, a dog that is disqualified, dismissed, excused or ordered from the ring by the judge shall NOT be included in the calculation for championship points. In order for a dog to be recognized as a Champion and its owner provided with a Championship Certificate the dog must have earned at least one 2 point win either at a breed or group level.

14 GRAND CHAMPION (GCh) POINTS The title of Grand Champion may only be earned after the completion of the CKC Conformation Championship. Points for this title are only accumulated after the completion of the Conformation Championship and do not include the points earned in attaining the Conformation Championship. All required points are to be earned at the breed level. To be awarded a Grand Champion title, a dog must attain a minimum of 20 points which must include one Best of Breed and a minimum of two wins of at least two points each. Grand Champion Point System Points towards the Grand Champion title are awarded to the Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Select Dog and Select Bitch. Points are calculated based on the number of animals competing at the breed level for the Best of Breed Winner and the number of similar sex dogs competing for the other three (Best of Opposite, Select Dog, Select Bitch). The following schedule shall be employed in the determination of points awarded as follows: DOGS COMPETING POINTS ALLOCATED to 5 6 to 9 10 to & More In counting the number of eligible dogs in competition, a dog that is disqualified, dismissed, excused or ordered from the ring by the judge shall not be included in the calculation for Grand Champion points. The title of Grand Champion shall not be awarded retroactively and all points towards this title must be achieved after the date of January 1, Points earned toward the Grand Champion title are to be recorded by the owner/handler on the form obtained from the Canadian Kennel Club. Once the owner/handler believes that their exhibit has attained the requirements for the Grand Champion title, the form may be submitted to the Canadian Kennel Club for verification and awarding of the title. Grand Champion Excellent (GChEx) The title of Grand Champion Excellent may only be earned after the completion of the CKC Grand Championship title. Points for this title may be accumulated at any time after the completion of the CKC Conformation Championship and do not include the points earned in attaining the Conformation Championship. A minimum of 100 points which must include one Best in Show or a Best of Breed at a Breed National Specialty (where a minimum of ten dogs have competed) or a Best in Multiple Breed Specialty with at least three breeds represented plus three group firsts or three Breed Specialty wins. a) Grand Champion Excellent point system 1st in Group or Best in Specialty Show5 Points 2nd in Group or Best of Opposite Single breed Specialty Show 3rd in Group 4th in Group (Note: no points are acquired if no other dog is present in the group) Best of Breed 1 Point (To earn the breed point, at least 5 dogs must be shown at breed level) Best in Show or Best in National Specialty Show or Best in Multi Breed Specialty Show 10 Points Only the highest points earned at a single show are carried forward. For example, a dog that wins First in Group and then wins Best in Show, earns 10 points, not 15. Additional Requirements The dog must have been awarded a Grand Champion title before being awarded a Grand Champion Excellent title. The title of Grand Champion Excellent shall not be awarded retroactively. However, dogs that have been awarded the Grand Champion title prior to January 1, 2013 will be awarded the Grand Champion Excellent Title on application to the CKC. Additional Requirements To attain a Grand Champion Excellent title a dog must have been awarded a CKC performance title from any CKC event. A CGN or Herding Tested Certificate are not considered performance titles for the awarding of this title.

15 National Specialty Entry Form OFFICIAL CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Great Dane Club of Canada National Specialty Conformation: Juvenile Sweepstakes: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Regular and Non-Regular: Saturday, August 4, 2018 ENCLOSED $ FOR ENTRY FEES $ Listing Fee $ cc Fee$ Breed GREAT DANE Variety Sex Enter in the following Conformation Classes: Baby Puppy Veteran Juvenile Sweepstakes Stud Dog & Get Junior Puppy Specials Only 3-6 Months Brood Bitch & Progeny Senior Puppy Exhibition Only 6 9 Months Brace Months Exhibition Only (3-6 mos) 9-12 Months Generations Months Sexually Altered Months Parade of Title Holders Bred By Exhibitor Prepaid Catalogue Months Parade of Veterans Canadian Bred Dinner Open - Colour Best Bred By Exhibitor in Breed (Unofficial) Seminar Coat Colour Reg d Name of Dog: (CKC - RECOGNIZED TITLES ONLY) CHECK ONE AND ENTER NUMBER HERE CKC Reg.No. CKC ERN No. CKC PEN No. Listed Breeder(s) Sire Dam Reg d Owner(s) Owners Address Best Veteran in Breed (Unofficial) Dog Bitch Date of Birth Month Day Year Place of Birth Canada Elsewhere Is This Dog A Puppy? Yes No City Prov/State Postal/Zip Code Name of Owner s Agent (if any) Agent s Address City Prov/State Postal/Zip Code IDs will not be mailed please supply address below for entry confirmation VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS NAME ON CARD CARD NUMBER / EXPIRY DATE I CERTIFY that I am the registered owner of the dog or that I am the authorized agent of the owner whose name I have entered above and accept full responsibility for all statements made in this entry. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the Canadian Kennel Club and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list. Signature of Owner or Agent Telephone Number

16 National Specialty Entry Form Obedience OFFICIAL CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Great Dane Club of Canada National Specialty Obedience: Friday, August 3, 2018 ENCLOSED $ FOR ENTRY FEES $ Listing Fee $ cc Fee$ Breed GREAT DANE Variety Sex Enter in the following Obedience Classes: Pre-Novice Open 18A Exhibition Only Novice A Open 18B Exhibition Only (3-6 months) Novice B Utility A Novice C Utility B Prepaid Catalogue Novice Intermediate Open HA Open HB Jump Height Dinner Reg d Name of Dog: (CKC - RECOGNIZED TITLES ONLY) CHECK ONE AND ENTER NUMBER HERE CKC Reg.No. CKC ERN No. CKC PEN No. Listed Breeder(s) Sire Dam Date of Birth Month Day Year Place of Birth Canada Elsewhere Is This Dog A Puppy? Yes No Reg d Owner(s) Owners Address City Prov/State Postal/Zip Code Name of Owner s Agent (if any) Agent s Address City Prov/State Postal/Zip Code IDs will not be mailed please supply address below for entry confirmation VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS NAME ON CARD CARD NUMBER / EXPIRY DATE I CERTIFY that I am the registered owner of the dog or that I am the authorized agent of the owner whose name I have entered above and accept full responsibility for all statements made in this entry. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the Canadian Kennel Club and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list. Signature of Owner or Agent Telephone Number

17 National Specialty Entry Form Rally Obedience OFFICIAL CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Great Dane Club of Canada National Specialty Rally Obedience: Friday, August 3, 2018 ENCLOSED $ FOR ENTRY FEES $ Listing Fee $ cc Fee$ Breed GREAT DANE Variety Sex Enter in the following Rally Obedience Classes: Novice A Excellent A Exhibition Only Novice B Excellent B Exhibition Only (3-6 months) Intermediate Advanced A Rally Master Advanced B Jump Height Dinner Reg d Name of Dog: (CKC - RECOGNIZED TITLES ONLY) CHECK ONE AND ENTER NUMBER HERE CKC Reg.No. CKC ERN No. CKC PEN No. Listed Breeder(s) Sire Dam Reg d Owner(s) Owners Address Prepaid Catalogue Date of Birth Month Day Year Place of Birth Canada Elsewhere Is This Dog A Puppy? Yes No City Prov/State Postal/Zip Code Name of Owner s Agent (if any) Agent s Address City Prov/State Postal/Zip Code IDs will not be mailed please supply address below for entry confirmation VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS NAME ON CARD CARD NUMBER / EXPIRY DATE I CERTIFY that I am the registered owner of the dog or that I am the authorized agent of the owner whose name I have entered above and accept full responsibility for all statements made in this entry. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the Canadian Kennel Club and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list. Signature of Owner or Agent Telephone Number

18 Regional Specialty Entry Form OFFICIAL CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Great Dane Club of Canada Regional Specialty Conformation: Regular and Non-Regular: Sunday, August 5, 2018 ENCLOSED $ FOR ENTRY FEES $ Listing Fee $ cc Fee$ Breed GREAT DANE Variety Sex Enter in the following Conformation Classes: Baby Puppy Veteran 7 10 years Prepaid Catalogue Junior Puppy Veteran 10+ years Senior Puppy Specials Only Dinner Months Exhibition Only Months Bred By Exhibitor Exhibition Only (3-6 mos) Canadian Bred Best Bred By Exhibitor in Breed (Unofficial) Open - Colour Best Veteran in Breed (Unofficial) Seminar Coat Colour Reg d Name of Dog: (CKC - RECOGNIZED TITLES ONLY) CHECK ONE AND ENTER NUMBER HERE CKC Reg.No. CKC ERN No. CKC PEN No. Listed Breeder(s) Sire Dam Reg d Owner(s) Owners Address Date of Birth Month Day Year Place of Birth Canada Elsewhere Is This Dog A Puppy? Yes No City Prov/State Postal/Zip Code Name of Owner s Agent (if any) Agent s Address City Prov/State Postal/Zip Code IDs will not be mailed please supply address below for entry confirmation VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS NAME ON CARD CARD NUMBER / EXPIRY DATE I CERTIFY that I am the registered owner of the dog or that I am the authorized agent of the owner whose name I have entered above and accept full responsibility for all statements made in this entry. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the Canadian Kennel Club and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list. Signature of Owner or Agent Telephone Number