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1 AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERN THESE EVENTS. # Obedience # Rally # Parent Specialty, Junior Showmanship # Sweepstakes # Mo. Puppy Judging Program Saluki Club of America Member of the American Kennel Club, Unbenched, Indoors National Specialty, Veteran Sweepstakes, Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, Obedience & Rally Trial, 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy June 3 7, 2014 Lure Coursing: Coursing Field, Purina Farms Show and all other activities: Purina Farms Event Center 300 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, Missouri Show Hours each day: 7AM to half hour after completion of judging Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Futurity, Obedience, Rally, Versatility Conformation Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Agility, Veteran Sweepstakes, 4-6 month Beg. Puppy, Sweepstakes Thursday, June 5, 2014 Regular & Non-Regular Single Dog Classes, Junior Showmanship, Triathlon Friday, June 6, 2014 Regular & Non-Regular Single Bitch Classes Saturday, June 7, 2014 Intersex Competition THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary NEW BARAY OFFICES CHANGE YOUR CONTACT INFO EVENT SECRETARY JUDY LOWTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY BaRay Event Services, Inc. A.K.C. ANNUALLY LICENSED SUPERINTENDENTS Member: Dog Show Superintendents Association P.O. Box 508, BURLINGTON, WA PHONE: FAX: Hand-Delivered, Express or Priority, FedEx or UPS: 113 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON, WA dogshows@barayevents.com Web site: BaRayEvents.com OFFICE HOURS 10AM-5PM MON.-FRI. Like us on FACEBOOK Saluki Club of America 2014 National Specialty 1

2 SHOW COMMITTEE Donna Kappmeier, Show Chair 232 Larimore Valley Dr., Wildwood. MO Jay Kappmeier Assistant Show Chair Celeste Johnson Agility, Obedience & Rally Trials All SCOA officers and members of the board of directors Announcer...Michael Bell Camping...Dennis Schmidt Catalog Ads...Amy Charles Catalog Sales...Carol Fisher Central Reservations...Susan Schroeder Costume Contest...Karen Magee Desert Bred Exhibition...Susan Schroeder Top Kevin & Dawn Carlson Futurity...Sharon Walls Grounds...Gary Roush Hospitality Events...Stephanie Gamble Judges Education... Diane Divin/Linda Scanlon Judge Hospitality... Jay Kappmeier Junior Activities...Bob & Karen Frost Live Auction...Frances Zeller Lurecourse Master... Tom Cigolle Seminar...Monica Stoner Publicity... Nancy Leising Trophy Selection... Donna Kappmeier Triathlon... Anna Meszaros Trophy Donations...Wendy Duggan Vendor Booths...Patsy Hoy Website...SCOA Webmasters SCOA/STOLA Raffle... Fiona Bennett Versatility Conformation...MaryAnn Lillemo Health Clinic...Caroline Coile 4-6 Month Puppy... MaryAnn Lillemo Electronics... Don Magee Decorations... Jennifer Fox Set-Up Reservations... Ray George Canine Good Citizen... Jeanette Ringer, Katie Souder The Saluki Club of America retains all rights to photograph or videotape by any means, and televise or reproduce these events in any way, now and in the future. The Show Chairperson and Members of their households may not enter, show or handle at an SCOA event they are chairing. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Warren & Vicky Cook P.O. Box 215, Eagle Point, OR OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHER Purebred Studios Pebble Beach, California...PurebredStudios.com VETERINARIAN (ON CALL) or (after hours emergency) Dr. William Jones (7:00 am - 6:00 pm) Animal Emergency Clinic (after 6:00 pm) 450 Flier Dr., Pacific, MO Big Bend Rd., St. Louis, MO JUDGES Mrs. Starr White (92320) Melville St., Elora, ON N0B 1S0 Canada All Specialty Classes Mrs. Linda Scanlon (2793)...PO Box 4559, Eagle, CO Junior Showmanship Competition, Obedience & Rally Mrs. Kathy Morton Stow Road, Ashville, NY Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes The building opens to exhibitors at 6:00 am and closes at 6:00 pm each day. The building is locked at 10:00 pm so please remember to remove your dogs and essential belongings before the building is locked. If you wish to leave your dogs overnight, there is a separate charge for security. Arrangements must be made in advance and the exhibitor is responsible for the additional cost! Contact the Show Chair at djkappmeier@earthlink.net before the show closing date of May 14, 2014 for help in making arrangements. 2 Saluki Club of America 2014 National Specialty

3 SCHEDULE TUES. June 3 WED. June 4 THURS. June 5 FRI. June 6 SAT. June 7 The Checkerboard Café is open every day at 7:00 am for breakfast and lunch. ASFA Lure Coursing at Purina Coursing Field. See judging program for actual times. Vendors may begin setting up at 12:00 noon. Exhibitor Set-up begins at 12:00. Reserved spaces will have names on them, other set up space is available for the duration of the show on a first come, first served basis. Please see set-up and ringside rules. NO X-Pens will be allowed except in the set-up area and all crates must be either in the set up area or the designated day crating area and must have a towel or mat under each crate. Dogs may be at ringside on leash with appropriate size mat or bed. Futurity will begin at 1:00 pm in its designated ring, while Obedience and Rally will be held in a separate, adjacent ring. Versatility Conformation Competition will commence after the conclusion of the Obedience and Rally Trial. Ground floor ring area closes at 6:00 pm or at completion of judging so Purina can reconfigure rings. Seminar is scheduled for 7:00 pm in the Founders Room (upstairs). Reserved RV Parking continues until complete see Dennis Schmidt (contact info, Page 11). AKC Lure Coursing Trial at the Purina Coursing Field. Announcements are made before classes begin each day. Agility will begin in the Great Hall. Agility equipment will remain and that ring will be offlimits for everyone after the Agility trial is complete. Veterans Sweepstakes will be judged in the Main Ring with Puppy Sweeps to follow. Beginner Puppy (4 to 6 months) will be judged in the same ring during lunch break.. Junior Handlers will have a short hands-on clinic followed by a Pizza Party. Time to be announced. Saluki Health Clinic will be held in the Gateway Hall on Wednesday, Thursday and until noon on Friday. Welcome to Missouri Event begins after judging on the Plaza behind the Visitors Center. Desert Bred Exhibition and Costume contest during event. Dog Classes will be judged in the main ring. Lunch at judge s discretion. AKC JC/QC Test A and Test B will be held at the Coursing Field. See Tom Cigolle for further information (contact info, Page 4). Junior Showmanship, Dog Classes and Triathlon Conformation Competition will be held on Thursday. Lunch at Judges discretion. SCOA Annual Meeting in the Founders Room (second floor) one hour after judging. SCOA Board of Directors meeting in Founders Room after Annual Membership Meeting. Bitch Classes will be judged in the main ring. Lunch at judge s discretion. Award Announcements after Bitch Classes. Puppy/Fun runs on Maintenance Hill (outside main bldg.) during Lunch. See Tom Cigolle for further details (contact info, Page 4). Top 20 Exhibit after completion of Judging. Wine and Cheese Social begins after Top 20 Live auction and SCOA/STOLA Raffle. Time depending on number of entries. Building is closed to public after judging and to party-goers after 9:30 pm. Judges Education during judging. Stud Dog, Brood Bitch and Brace Classes. Best of Breed Competition. Best Bred-By-Exhibitor and Best Puppy. Building closes at 6:00 pm or 30 minutes after completion of judging and pictures. Photographer takes final pictures. Saluki Club of America 2014 National Specialty 3

4 QUICK INFO FOR ACTIVITIES AGILITY TRIAL Scores may be used as a Triathlon component. Trial Secretary is Carolyn M. Johnson, Lab Tested Secretary Services, 632 N. Forest Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119, Carolyn. johnson@labtestedsecretary.com AKC and ASFA LURE TRIALS CONTACT Tom Cigolle for information Tope Road, New Cumberland, WV 26047, Ph.: X-260 (Work) or tcigolle@aol.com welcome social to be held on Wednesday evening, June 4, 2014, with food provided by the Purina Farms Catering Service. The Desert Bred Exhibition and Costume contest will be held during the social. SCOA/STOLA RAFFLE Friday, June 6, 2014, during the Wine and Cheese the winners will be able to retrieve their prizes. Tickets may be purchased any time between Wednesday June 4 at 9:00 am and 1:30 pm on Friday afternoon. The cutoff time will be strictly enforced to allow time to determine winners. For more information or to volunteer to work on the raffle, contact Fiona Bennett at 3522B Lombardi Drive, Mokelumne Hill, CA alsayad@caltel.com LIVE AUCTION A limited number of select artistic items will be offered for auction on Friday evening during the complementary Wine and Cheese party. Contact Frances Zeller for additional information -- franceszeller@comcast.net CAMPING RESERVATIONS Contact Dennis Schmidt for additional information. Tent camping is NOT allowed by Purina Farms. CAMPGROUND Additional area campgrounds listing is available on the Purina Farms website CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Limited opportunities during the week - SALUKIS ONLY - Jeanette Ringer, seawindsalukis@cfl.rr.com HEALTH CLINIC Please contact Caroline Coile (CCoile@windstream.net) for information concerning the Saluki Health Clinic. Tentative arrangements have been made for Reproductive Specialist Kathy Rasmussen from the Kansas City Area to set up her clinic at the Specialty. DESERT BRED EXHIBITION Please contact Susan Schroeder at ashshira@siriusenterprises.com P.O. Box 40, Carbondale, KS, HOSPITALITY To volunteer or for more information please contact Stephanie Gamble, yamadan8@embarqmail.com SEMINAR Please contact Monica Stoner (tsent@ix.netcom.com) for additional information on the Seminar. On Tuesday evening, June 3, 2014 at 7:00 pm, Dr. James Cook will be giving a presentation on Injuries in Performance Dogs in the Founders Room. No reservations are required. NATIVE COSTUME CLASS Bedouin Style prizes offered by Frances Zeller. For more information please contact Karen Magee , salukilover@sbcglobal.net PIN CONTEST The deadline for the 2015 Pin Contest is 5:00 pm, June 4, Entries to: Carola Butler, 703 Sylvan Drive, Marietta, GA 30066, For information contact Carola at butler@ phy-astr.gsu.edu. You can mail your entry or hand it to Carola before the deadline. TROPHY DONATIONS AND HUMANE PURSE For more information or to donate contact Wendy Duggan at or kyzylkum@jps.net. Donations can also be made on line at org/specialty/. Any amount will be gratefully accepted. VETERINARIAN (DAY) Dr. William Jones (7:00 am 6:00 pm), 450 Flier Dr., Pacific, MO (636) Call if needed and they will give directions. COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE Once again SCOA is pleased to be able to offer an evening of camaraderie and fellowship after judging on Friday, June 6, During the evening you can collect the items you won on the STOLA/SCOA Raffle, bid on a few very special items at the live auction, stroll the vendor area and visit with friends. Wine, food and soft drinks will be provided by the SCOA and a no-host bar will be available for those who prefer other refreshments. VETERINARIAN (EMERGENCY) Animal Emergency Clinic (after 6:00 pm), 9937 Big Bend Road, St. Louis, MO (314) Call for driving directions 4 Saluki Club of America 2014 National Specialty

5 ROUTES TO SHOW I-44 FROM EAST OR WEST take Gray Summit exit (Hwy 100 E.) Turn north on Hwy 100 E. Go approximately ½ mile to MM & turn left. There are small Purina signs on the corner. MM is a very winding road. Large vehicles use care. Entrance to the Farm is about 1 mile on the left. There are large security gates. ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE NOTE - The American Kennel Club and the Saluki Club of America are serious about the need to preserve pet friendly hotels and areas for the future. People who abuse their pet privileges at these hotels are subject to discipline by SCOA and AKC. If you are reported by a hotel for abusing your pet privileges there will be a bench hearing and resultant discipline if the hearing results in a determination that you acted in a manner not in the best interests of Sport. The Host Hotel has a specified exercise area and SCOA provides bags for disposal of pet waste. Host Hotel: The Wildwood Hotel 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO (636) $89 a night SCOA group rate ask for the Saluki Group to be charged the group rate. There is a nonrefundable $30 pet fee, no more than four dogs per room, guests will be required to sign Pet Expectations letter at check-in. Please make reservations early! Other Hotels The following motels have agreed to accept guests with well-mannered pets. Many require a pet deposit or extra non-refundable pet charge. Contact each motel directly for specific terms and conditions. Check the website at for hotel prices and information updates. Dogs may not be left in rooms unattended Make reservations early as this is a tourist area Holiday Inn (800) or (636) I-44 & Allenton Rd, Eureka MO $35 one-time pet fee Travel Diamond Inn (636) Hwy 100 E & Gray Summit Exit, Villa Ridge MO $25 one time pet fee charge Super 8 (636) Beilser Rd, Washington MO $10 per day / per dog nonrefundable pet fee charge 2 dogs per room Super 8 (636) th St, Eureka MO $10.00 per day pet charge mention dog show Budget Lodging (636) S I-44 Outer Rd, St Clair MO $5.00 per pet per day charge 3 dogs per room max Drury Inn & Suites Southwest (800) Drury Inn or (636) I-44 & Hwy Lambert Drury Place, St Louis MO Hampton Inn (636) Lambert Drury Place, St Louis-Peerless Park, MO Comfort Inn (636) Thornton St, I-44 Exit 257, Pacific MO In addition to Purina Farms RV parking, area campgrounds that will accept pets (dogs) are listed separately on the website. Make reservations for Purina Farms RV areas through Dennis Schmidt. Juniors Handling Clinic Bob Frost will present a short hands-on handling clinic on Wednesday, June 4th. Meet outside the main ring. Time will be announced after the 4 6 mo puppy judging at lunch time. Pizza and soft drinks will be offered after the clinic.. Third Annual Top 20 Competition! Please join us to celebrate the top 20 dogs in our breed, based on number of Salukis defeated in Theme: 1950 s Sock Hop When: Friday evening, June 7th Location: Main Show Ring To donate to the Top Twenty, or for more information, please contact us: Kevin & Dawn Carlson P.O. Box 44421, Racine, WI / aeolus@wi.rr.com Saluki Club of America 2014 National Specialty 5

6 PROGRAM OF JUDGING THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 306 DOGS FOR 435 ENTRIES IN THE FOLLOWING EVENTS Conformation; 293 ENTRIES Jr SHOWMANSHIP: 1 entry SWEEPSTAKES: 70 ENTRIES VetERAN SweepStakes: 38 entries OBEDIENCE : 15 ENTRIES RALLY: 18 ENTRIES 1:00PM TUESDAY JUNE 3 RING 1 RALLY Trial (18) Judge: MRS. LINDA SCANLON Rally Excellent Walkthrough 2 Rally Excellent B...No. [2401], Rally Advanced B...No. [2206], Rally Advanced A...No. [2203] 13 Rally Novice B... Nos RING 2 Obedience Trial (15) Judge: MRS. LINDA SCANLON 3:00PM 1 Open Class B...No Graduate Novice Class...No Novice Class B... Nos Novice A Walkthrough 2 Novice Class A... Nos Beginner Novice B...Nos. [1201, 1203], Beginner Novice A...No Veterans Class...No Versatility Competition will be held after the completion of the Rally and Obedience Trials RING 3 futurity COMPETITION WILL BE HELD AT 1:00 WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 RING 1 SWEEPSTAKES (108) Judge: mrs. kathy morton 10:00AM 38 VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES 15 Veteran Sweepstakes Dog 7-10 Yrs. 2 Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs Yrs. 3 Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs 12 Yrs. & Older 11 Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches 7-10 Yrs. 4 Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches Yrs. 3 Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches 12 Yrs. & Older Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex One Hour Lunch Break 4-6 Month Puppy Competition will be held during lunch break Followed By 70 SWEEPSTAKES 5 Sweepstakes Dogs 6 Mos. & Under 9 Mos. 11 Sweepstakes Dogs 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos. 4 Sweepstakes Dogs 12 Mos. & Under 15 Mos. 6 Sweepstakes Dogs 15 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. 4 Sweepstakes Dogs 18 Mos. & Under 24 Mos. 10 Sweepstakes Bitches 6 Mos. & Under 9 Mos. 13 Sweepstakes Bitches 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos. 5 Sweepstakes Bitches 12 Mos. & Under 15 Mos. 8 Sweepstakes Bitches 15 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. 4 Sweepstakes Bitches 18 Mos. & Under 24 Mos. Best in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex 6 Saluki Club of America 2014 National Specialty

7 WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 (CONTINUED) JUDGING OF THE 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY COMPETITION WILL BE HELD DURING SWEEPSTAKES LUNCH BREAK FOUR-TO-SIX MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY COMPETITION Judge: Mr. Robert Frost (5376) 1826 W 400 N., Greenfield, IN The Four-to-Six Month Puppy competition shall be for Salukis that are four months of age and over but under six months on the day of the event. AKC registration number or an AKC litter number will be required for entries of an AKC recognized breed as listed in Chapter 3, Section 1 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. A foreign born dog may enter this class if they are registered in the country of origin. All entrants are to be vaccinated (including rabies) in accordance with their veterinarian s protocol. Entries are to be made on an official AKC Entry Blank. Contact person: MaryAnn Lillemo, 2753 Holly Hills Lane, Cameron Park, CA or malillemo@att.net. Cost is $10 per puppy ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE MORNING OF THE EVENT DO NOT SEND ENTRIES TO THE SUPERINTENDENT THURSDAY JUNE 5 RING 1 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP (1) Judge: MRS. LINDA SCANLON 9:45AM 1 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1 Novice Class Best Junior Handler RING 1 CONFORMATION DOG CLASSES (82) Judge: MRS. STARR WHITE Lunch Break at the Discretion of the Judge 10:00AM 21 NON-REGULAR SINGLE DOG CLASSES 12 Veteran Dogs 7 Yrs. & Under 10 Yrs. 1 Veteran Dogs 10 Yrs. & Under 12 Yrs. 3 Veteran Dogs 12 Yrs. & Older 5 Coursing Dogs 11:00AM 61 REGULAR DOG CLASSES 6 Puppy Dogs 6 Mos. & Under 9 Mos. 9 Puppy Dogs 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos. 3 Dogs 12 Mos. & Under 15 Mos. 4 Dogs 15 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. 2 Novice Dogs 20 Bred by Exhibitor Dogs 5 American Bred Dogs 12 Open Dogs Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Dog Immediately Following Winners Dog TRIATHLON COMPETITION JUDGE: LEA ANNE BROSEUS Saluki Club of America 2014 National Specialty 7

8 FRIDAY JUNE 6 RING 1 CONFORMATION BITCH CLASSES (111) Judge: MRS. STARR WHITE Lunch Break at the Discretion of the Judge 10:00AM 20 NON-REGULAR SINGLE BITCH CLASSES 9 Veteran Bitches 7 Yrs. & Under 10 Yrs. 2 Veteran Bitches 10 Yrs. & Under 12 Yrs. 4 Veteran Bitches 12 Yrs. & Older 4 Coursing Bitches 11:15AM REGULAR BITCH CLASSES 11 Puppy Bitches 6 Mos. & Under 9 Mos. 12 Puppy Bitches 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos. 4 Bitches 12 Mos. & Under 15 Mos. 4 Bitches 15 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. 4 Novice Bitches 4 Amateur-Owner-Handler Bitches 28 Bred by Exhibitor Bitches 10 American Bred Bitches 14 Open Bitches Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Bitch SATURDAY JUNE 7 RING 1 CONFORMATION CONCLUDES (100) Judge: MRS. STARR WHITE One-Hour Lunch Break at the Discretion of the Judge 8:00AM 19 NON-REGULAR MULTIPLE ENTRY CLASSES 8 Stud Dogs 7 Brood Bitches 4 Brace Units 81 BEST OF BREED COMPETITION (41-40) Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex Select Dog, Select Bitch, Awards of Merit Best Puppy from the Regular Puppy Classes Best from the Bred by Exhibitor Classes TRANSFER OF ENTRIES NOTE: BECAUSE OF TRAVEL TIME TO THE SHOW SITE, TRANSFER OF ENTRIES AND REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS FOR PUBLISHED JUDGE CHANGES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE OFFICE AFTER 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28. AFTER THIS TIME, YOU MUST CONTACT THE SUPERINTENDENT ON SITE. CONFORMATION: Dogs may be transferred from one of the regular classes to the Best of Breed or Variety competition, provided this transfer is presented to the Superintendent at least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of any regular conformation judging at the show. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP: Junior Handlers who win a third Novice Class with competition present after the closing of entries for a show may transfer their entry from the Novice Class to the Open Class provided that this transfer is made by the Superintendent at least one-half hour prior to the scheduled start of Junior Showmanship judging at the show. Correction may be made from one age division to another. provided this transfer must be made to the Superintendent at least one half-hour prior to the judging of any Junior Showmanship class at the show. OBEDIENCE OR RALLY: A dog who has earned a title after entries have closed may be moved to another class in a future trial, provided the transfer request is presented to the Superintendent in writing at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. Move-ups may be approved provided the class and judge are available and the class has not reached its limit. 8 Saluki Club of America 2014 National Specialty

9 ATTENTION EXHIBITORS ~ GENERAL RULES SHOW LOCATION IS AVAILABLE TO EXHIBITORS AFTER 12:00 P.M., TUESDAY, JUNE 3RD All crates and x-pens must be kept in the Grooming/Set-Up area on the plastic floor covering. Exceptions are for the Vendor Area and for designated day-crating area but all enclosures must have protection for the floor. Parking is allowed on blacktop surfaces only. NO PARKING ON THE GRASS AREAS. Vending is not allowed outside of the vending area, in vehicles, personal tents or setups. Anyone vending will be required to pay the official vending fee. As a General Rule, Purina does not allow vending of any product that competes with Purina products. Please turn off cell phones and/or pagers before entering rings. Show Chairperson, Obedience & Rally Chairperson and Assistant Show Chairpersons have the right to limit cell phone usage within 20 feet of the rings. Show Site is Handicapped Accessible and there is parking in the front of the building. DOGS LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS OF AGE ARE NOT ALLOWED ON DESIGNATED SHOW GROUNDS for health reasons and all dogs not eligible to be entered in the show should not be on the show grounds Exhibitors should follow their Veterinarians recommendation to ensure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, free of any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. At the discretion of the judge or show committee in the case of inclement and/or dangerous weather conditions, judging may be moved into other suitable cover for the safety of the dogs, exhibitors and other participants. This also applies to dangerous night-time weather when occupants of RV may be asked to move indoors for their own safety. CONSULT JUDGING PROGRAM FOR TIME OF JUDGING. DOGS MAY ARRIVE any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. DOGS NOT REQUIRED for further judging will be excused. JUDGES DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT FOR ANY DOG HOLDING UP A CLASS. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called to be judged. The show-giving club, Show Secretary and the Superintendent have no obligation or responsibility for providing service through a public address system or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required. THE SHOW COMMITTEE/SECRETARY will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, nor assume any liability in the event of an accident or misfortune to either dogs or exhibitors participating in this show as well as family, guests, and visitors in attendance. CANINE COURTESY All dogs shall be kept under control at all times. You are responsible for picking up after the animals in your care. You may want to consider crate or X-Pen covers for the comfort of your dog. The building can be quite noisy. PLEASE EXERCISE DOGS IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY There will be exercise areas and containers placed around the grounds. PLEASE USE THEM. All regulations will be enforced by the Grounds Committee. NO GASOLINE OR DIESEL GENERATORS are permitted within 50 feet of any building in which this dogshow is being conducted unless put there for the sole purpose of club use. The club reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. Show Ring and/or Obedience/Rally Ring cannot be used for practice. Agility ring is off-limits to anyone not participating in a scheduled Agility activity. Disruptive or unruly behavior by individuals or dogs on the show site will not be tolerated at any time. The AKC policies regarding dog aggression will be enforced. Only the Official Show photographer is authorized to photograph win photos. PLEASE!! PLEASE!! HELP US KEEP THE MOTELS AND SHOW GROUNDS CLEAN. Saluki Club of America 2014 National Specialty 9

10 reserved grooming rules reservations are closed Grooming or set-up spaces will be allowed in designated areas only due to the special flooring in the Hall. Reservations are for all days of the National and no partial reservations will be considered. Grooming space reservation fee is $20.00 per 5 X 10 space. No refund requests will be considered. Regular building hours are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 30 min. after completion of judging unless otherwise advised by the Show Committee. After hours use of the grooming area (overnight) will require advance arrangements and security at Exhibitors expense (Contact the Show Chair at your earliest convenience for approval and details). Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Failure to keep a rented grooming space neat and in order could result in forfeiture of the rented space without refund. The Show Committee will monitor grooming space order and cleanliness. A dog washing area is provided in the facility amps of electrical service will be available to each grooming space. Equipment must not be capable of damaging the flooring material in the Great Hall. Thick plastic will be in place in the set-up/grooming area. The club/show committee reserves the right to limit and/or rearrange set-ups if crowded conditions become a problem. The Show Committee reserves the right to remove equipment or crates left in undesignated areas. Your reserved grooming space will be determined by the Show Committee. The space will be clearly marked with your name and the space location will be posted at the entrance to the Event Center. Free spaces will be available after 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 3rd. Only one (1) space per exhibitor you may NOT save a free space for anyone else. Once a space has been assigned, you may keep it until the end of the show or until you no longer need the space. You can leave your crates, chairs or other belongings in the area until the show is complete. This is for the Grooming/Set-Up area only all items at ringside or in the designated day crating area must be removed as soon as you re finished showing for the day. For additional information/questions call Ray George at (405) , Cell (405) or CynDee Hahn at (314) NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS ALL EVENTS Effective for all events held on and after Jan. 1, 2008, The American Kennel Club will collect a $3.00 Event Service Fee for the first entry of a dog and a $3.00 service fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single entry classes, in all AKC licensed and member club events. The current 50 cent recording fee will continue to be collected where applicable. The event-giving club shall assume the responsibility of collecting all Event Service Fees for The AKC. These event service and recording fees shall be forwarded to The AKC along with all other required event results within seven (7) days of the close of the event. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETENESS OF ENTRY RESTS SOLELY WITH ENTRANT. RETURNED CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY FEE. BaRay Events will add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. We will not re-process checks. The exhibitor will be contacted & required to send a money order for the original amount PLUS the $25.00 NSF fee. Subsequent returned checks from same person may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY BASIS. REFUNDS for cancellations due to judge change or cancellations made prior to entries closing will be mailed by the Club to said Exhibitor or Agent AFTER THE SHOW. An administrative fee of $5.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries. There is no refund for DUPLICATE ENTRIES or OVERPAYMENTS. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open, or to complete the Show NO REFUND will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline Please note: Any hotel or motel listed in the premium list is subject to Event Committee Rules. We expect our exhibitors to be responsible guests. A report that an exhibitor at this show has abused hotel or motel property during this weekend may result in disciplinary action. Clubs reserve the right to decline future entries from the offending party in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. 10 Saluki Club of America 2014 National Specialty

11 SHOW SITE LAYOUT N M Parking/ Vendor Area T Exhibitor Parking Main Show T T Field C D F G Parking Checkerboard Drive Agility Q Field Guardhouse Entrance B E Overflow RV Parking A County Road MM K J R Working Dog and Flying Disc Field Main RV Parking With Full Hookups H Purina Event Center I P L N Parking Parking O Lighted A Course Round Pen Sheep Barn Parking Entrance Legend A. Visitor s Center 1. Information Desk 2. Offices 3. Exhibits 4. Conference Room 5. Food Service 6. Gift Shop B. Indoor Theater C. Animal Barn D. Outdoor Amphitheater E. Patio/Food Court F. Pet Center G. Incredible Dog Arena H. The Great Hall I. Gateway Hall J. Feed & Storage Bldg. K. Maintenance & Storage Bldg. L. Service Center M. Go To Ground Dens N. Off-Leash Exercise Area O. Herding & Trial Field P. Outdoor Public X-pens Q. Agility Field R. Working Dog & Flying Disc Field Restroom Dog Relief Area Water Electric T Show Tent parking & camping guidelines reservations are closed SCOA has 65 RV parking spaces located behind the Purina Event Center with 50 amp hookups, water and sewer. Additional parking spaces are available in the overflow RV lot located on the gravel lots above the outdoor show site. All RVs will be required to show a permit to park issued by the SCOA for the above dates. Anyone not displaying a required permit will be removed from the show site. THERE WILL BE NO RV PARKING ON ANY BLACKTOP PARKING LOTS. The Mississippi Valley/Rhineland KC Parking Committee will be in charge of all parking for the 4 all breed shows Thursday, May 29th, 2014 thru Monday, June 2nd, 2014 at 6:00 PM. For further information, conact Dennis Schmidt, 3240 Serene Dr., Las Vegas, NV (NO PLEASE) ALL RIGHTS TO TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the Show Grounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant to the Club the right to photograph, televise, videotape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. The Club is not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show. Saluki Club of America 2014 National Specialty 11

12 The love shows. Because of the strong connection you have with your dogs, you consistently look for ways to provide them with long healthy lives.you can help support breed-specific health studies, educational outreach and rescue efforts. Make a difference for your breed by joining Purina Pro Club and participating in the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program. Join today. Call , 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Mon.-Fri. Or, visit purinaproclub.com Trademarks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland 12 Saluki Club of America 2014 National Specialty