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#2019276401 ENTRIES CLOSE: 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 AT SHOW SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - TOTAL ENTRY LIMIT 100 After Which Time Entries Cannot Be Accepted or Substituted EXCEPT as Provided

1 # ENTRIES CLOSE: 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 AT SHOW SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE - TOTAL ENTRY LIMIT 100 After Which Time Entries Cannot Be Accepted or Substituted EXCEPT as Provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. PREMIUM LIST CONCURRENT INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY SHOW (Unbenched - Indoors) BICHON FRISE CLUB OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY 27th Annual Specialty Show (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center at Raritan Center 97 Sunfield Avenue Edison, New Jersey SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 Show Hours - 8:00 AM-6:00 PM 1

2 OFFICERS OF THE BICHON FRISE CLUB OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY President Karen Graeber Vice President Rita Couture Treasurer Andrea Helmsetter Secretary Danelle Garino BOARD OF DIRECTORS Diane Nimbley Leslie Pininich Delegate to the Bichon Frise Club of America Jewel Elias SHOW CHAIRMAN Danelle Garino and Officers & Directors of the Club COMMITTEES Breed Rescue Melanie Pellegrino Official Photographers Mr. Rob Gerity JC Photography P. O. Box 2395 P. O. Box 7309 Branchville, NJ N Arlington, NJ (973) (201) jcdogphoto@comcast.net Only the official photographer may take win pictures Raritan Animal Hospital 1850 Lincoln Highway (Rt 27) Edison, NJ (732) Directions to Raritan Animal Hospital: (732) Daytime till 8:00 PM - Rte 287S to Garden State Pkwy N Edison/Metuchen. Follow Rt 27 carefully for 5-6 miles, hospital is on the left before Plainfield Ave. VETERINARIANS (ON CALL) 24 Hour Emergency Clinic Central Jersey Veterinary 643 Lincoln Highway (Rt 27) Iselin, NJ (732) Emergency Clinic - Central Jersey Veterinary 8 PM to 8AM & Saturday from 1 PM till 8 AM Monday morning. Call first (732) Rt 287 S to GSP North to exit 131 (Rte 27) toward Rahway/Iselin. Proceed approximately miles and hospital is on the left in a strip mall. Entry Fees - (includes $.50 AKC recording fee & $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee) First Entry of Each Dog $34.00 Each additional entry of the same dog $24.00 Puppy (6-9 and 9-12 mos) Classes $24.00 Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes $20.00 American Kennel Club Certification Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary JUDGES Cynthia L. Pagurski W 080 Armitage Avenue, Lombard, IL ALL CONFORMATION CLASSES Loretta Dolan Conover Lane, Manalapan, NJ ALL SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES 2

3 CLASSIFICATION Regular Classes Puppy Dogs, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Bitches, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Dogs, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Puppy Bitches, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Dogs, 12 mos. & under 18 mos. Bitches, 12 mos. & under 18 mos. Novice Dogs Novice Bitches Amateur Owner Handler Dogs Amateur Owner Handler Bitches Bred-by-Exhibitor Dogs Bred-by-Exhibitor Bitches American-bred Dogs American-bred Bitches Open Dogs Open Bitches Winners Dog Winners Bitch BEST OF BREED COMPETITION RIBBON PRIZES Regular Classes First Prize Blue Ribbon Select Light Blue & White Ribbon Second Prize Red Ribbon Best of Winners Blue & White Rosette Third Prize Yellow Ribbon Best of Variety Purple & Gold Rosette Fourth Prize White Ribbon Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Winners Purple Ribbon Breed Red & White Rosette Reserve Winners Purple & White Ribbon Best of Breed Purple & Gold Rosette Breed Prizes Best of Breed, Rosette, Embroidered Chair. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, THE CH. PETIT FOUR SPARKLE PLENTY CHALLENGE TROPHY. Bichon Pillow, Bichon Rosette. Best of Winners, Bichon Rosette, Gift Card. Winners Dog, Bichon Rosette. Bichon Pillow. Winners Bitch, Bichon Rosette. Bichon Pillow. Reserve Winners Dog, Dog Treats. Bichon Rosette. Reserve Winners Bitch, Dog Treats. Bichon Rosette. Select Dog, Grooming Supplies. Select Bitch, Grooming Supplies. Best Puppy in Regular Classes, Bichon Pillow. Bichon Rosette. First in Each Regular Class, Dog Item. Awards of Merit, Rosette. Parade of Champions and Titleholders, Three Streamer Rosette with dog's name imprinted on it. The March Madness Cluster is offering ROSETTES for any dog that completes their title during the cluster as well as any of the group clubs and independent and concurrent specialty shows. Sweepstakes Judge: Loretta Dolan The Sweepstakes is open to all Bichon Frises who are 6 months and under 12 months of age on the day of the show. All dogs entered in Sweepstakes must also be entered in Regular Classes. Sweepstakes will be judged prior to Regular Classes. Indicate "Sweepstakes" and age division on the regular entry form under Additional Classes. Entry Fee is $ Classification Puppy Dogs, 6 months & under 9 months Puppy Dogs, 9 months & under 12 months (Same Classes for Bitches) Best Puppy in Sweepstakes Prize Money 35% of the entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses. First % Second % Third % Fourth % 3

4 The Bichon Frise Club of Northern New Jersey wishes to thank its members and friends for the very generous support of this Specialty Show. SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES Best Puppy in Sweepstakes (6-9 & 9-12 mos), Rosette & Suncatcher. Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes, Rosette & Coaster. VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Loretta Dolan For Bichon Frises 7 years and older. Dogs need not have any titles. Entries in Veteran Sweepstakes need not be entered in Regular Classes. "Veteran Sweepstakes" must be indicated on the entry form in the space for Additional Classes. Dogs may be spayed or neutered but must be otherwise sound. Fee, $ First Place in each Class will compete for Best in Veteran Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes. CLASSIFICATION Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 7 years & under 11 years Veteran Sweepstakes, Dogs 11 years & over (Same Classes for Bitches) Prize Money 35% of the entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses. First % Second % Third % Fourth % VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, Rosette, Dog Item. Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, Rosette, Dog Item. PARADE OF CHAMPIONS & TITLEHOLDERS There will be a non-competitive Parade of Champions & Titleholders at this show. An entry fee of $20.00 will be charged for the parade. The entry blank must have Parade of Champions & Obedience Titleholders written on it. Each entrant will receive a Rosette with dog's name imprinted on it. PUBLICATION RIGHTS - By entering this show, all owners, handlers, breeders and kennels agree that all rights to televise, videotape, photograph, advertise, promote and publicize or otherwise exploit this show, or the persons or animals participating in it or the results of the competitiion before, during or after the event, shall belong solely to The American Kennel Club and their respective assigns, including the use of the names, likenesses or biographical matter of all dogs, owners, handlers, breeders and kennels participating in the show and no such owner, handler, breeder or kennel shall allow any other party to make commercial use of any videotape or photograph of any person or animal participating in this competition. 4

5 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM # BICHON FRISE CLUB OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center at Raritan Center 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, New Jersey SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 ENTRY FEE: $34.00 for the first entry of each dog (including $.50 AKC recording fee & $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee) and $24.00 for each additional entry of the same dog, except Puppy (6-9 and 9-12 mos) Classes which are $ See Page 2 for additional prices. Total Entry Limit CLOSING DATE for entries 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 (at Superintendent's Office) After Which Time Entries Cannot Be Accepted, Cancelled or Substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. MAIL ALL ENTRIES with fees to: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., P. O. Box 6898, Reading, PA MAKE ALL CHECKS and MONEY ORDERS payable to J.R.D.S., LTD. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS must make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS. I Enclose $ for entry fees. IMPORTANT Read Carefully instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box. (PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY). 5

6 AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Website, AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, 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 this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I( (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend 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 for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence or my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AN/OR THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniels (Black, ASCOB, Parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in.; over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (Longhaired, Smooth, Wirehaired), Bull Terriers (Colored, White), Manchester Terriers (Standard, Toy), Chihuahuas (Smooth Coat, Long Coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (Toy, Miniature, Standard), Collies (Rough, Smooth). 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed Competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which, according to their owner's records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is Limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3. (Dog Show Class) Consult the classification in this premium list, if the dog show class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e., age division, color division, weight division. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a show closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any show for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his name. State on the entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to A.K.C. (For complete rule refer to Chapter 14, Section 3.). 5. Mixed Breed dogs entering classes for Agility, Obedience and Rally trials should mark Breed as AKC Canine Partners Listed Dog "All-American Dog/Mixed Breed." Variety, Breeder, Sire, Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed etrants. FAX NUMBER (610) $4.00 per Dog per Show charged on ALL credit card entries regardless of method submitted. Visa/Mastercard #: Expiration Date: Cardholders Name: Cardholders Signature: A $10.00 Service Charge will be applied to any invalid/declined credit card. If this entry is for Jr. Showmanship please give the following information: Jr. Handler ID # JR'S. DATE OF BIRTH ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Jr. Handler to the owner? "By signing the entry form, we certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent / handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship." Front and Back of Form Must Be Included 6

7 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS ENTRY FEE: $34.00 for the first entry of each dog (including $.50 A.K.C. recording fee & $3.00 A.K. C. Event Service Fee), and $24.00 for each additional entry of the same dog except Puppy (6-9 and 9-12 mos) Classes which are $ See Page 2 for additional prices. CLOSING DATE for entries 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 (at Superintendent's Office) after which entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Show Hours - 8:00 AM-6:00 PM An AKC RECORDING FEE of $.50 and an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.00 will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial or Tracking Test. If a dog is entered in more than one class in one of these events, the AKC Recording Fee and Service Fee is to be collected on the first entry only. (AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 2). All Recording Fees are paid to the American Kennel Club. RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Superintendent will add a collection fee of $20.00 to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE and UNSIGNED ENTRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. ENTRIES NOT ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS AND PHOTOCOPIES OF ENTRY FORMS without the Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. MAIL ALL ENTRIES WITH FEES TO Jim Rau Dogs Shows, LTD., P. O. Box 6898, Reading, PA ALL CREDIT CARD ENTRIES, REGARDLESS OF METHOD SUBMITTED, will be processed through the Fax Program and will be charged a $4.00 per dog per show convenience fee. ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES will not be accepted. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES will be made as soon as practicable with tickets and/or identification cards. The person accompanying a dog must show tickets of admission and identification before the dog will be received. SHOULD SUCH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOT BE RECEIVED BY THE EXHIBITOR within a reasonable time, please notify Jim Rau Dogs Shows, LTD., (610) MAKE ALL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO Jim Rau Dogs Shows, LTD.. Please mail checks or money orders with entries. Superintendent assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS MUST USE INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION NUMBERS - LITTER NUMBERS NOT ACCEPTED. NO ENTRY SHALL BE MADE AND NO ENTRY SHALL BE ACCEPTED WHICH SPECIFIES ANY CONDITIONS AS TO ITS ACCEPTANCE. ENTRY FEES shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian 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 fee will be made. ERRORS ON ENTRY BLANKS. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such errors, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date. NO REFUND FOR DUPLICATE ENTRIES. We will make every effort to find all duplicate entries, but if a dog has been processed, no refund will be made. 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 WILL NOT 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 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. ALL DOGS PRESENT must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the exercising ring. CLASS CASH PRIZES will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must be made in the ring before the judging of that breed is over, and the Superintendent to be advised at once. The Superintendent and Show-giving Club may disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging of the breed is over. No gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside any building or within 100 feet of any tent on this show site. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED. An administrative fee of $2.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline

8 DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW SITE From Route 1 Southbound - Take Route 1 Exit. Exit onto Main Street and go 1/4 mile to the traffic light onto Route 514 East (Woodbridge Avenue). Turn right at the Sheraton Hotel into Raritan Center. Follow the signs to the Expo Center. From Route 1 Northbound - After crossing the Raritan River Bridge, get into the right lane. After passing "Open Round Honda" take the third right hand exit onto Route 514 East (Woodbridge Avenue). Follow Woodbridge Avenue for 3 to 4 miles. Make a right at the Sheraton Hotel into Raritan Center. Follow the signs to the Expo Center. From Route I-287 South - Follow Route I-287 South to the Bonhamtown ONLY, Route 514 West Exit. (This exit is just after the NJ Turnpike Exit). Follow Route 514 West to the first exit ramp marked Raritan Center. Follow the signs to the Expo Center. From the NJ Turnpike - Follow the NJ Turnpike to Exit 10. Pay the toll, to the right, follow Route 514 West to Raritan Center. Take the first exit marked Raritan Center and follow the signs to the Expo Center. From the Garden State Parkway Southbound - Follow the Parkway to Exit 129. Take Route I-287 North to Route 514 West to the first exit marked Raritan Center and follow the signs to the Expo Center. From the Garden State Parkway Northbound - Follow the Parkway to Exit 127. Take Route I-287 North/440 West to Route 514 West to the first exit marked Raritan Center and follow the signs to the Expo Center. From Route 35 and Route 9 North - Follow Routes 35 and 9 over the Edison Bridge. Bear right at the end of the bridge. Take the second exit labeled Industrial Avenue. Get into the far right land and take the Industrial Avenue Exit. Follow Industrial Avenue all the way down to Raritan Center Parkway. Make a left onto Raritan Center Parkway and follow the signs to the Expo Center. From Route I-287 Westbound - Take the Goethans Bridge onto the New Jersey Turnpike South. Follow the turnpike to Exit 10. Pay the toll, to the right, follow Route 514 West to Raritan Center. Take the first exit marked Raritan Center and follow the signs to the Expo Center. From Staten Island - Take the Outerbridge Crossing (Route 440) to Route I-287 North. Follow Route I-287 North to Route 514 West. Follow 514 West to the first exit marked Raritan Center and follow the signs to the Expo Center. Where to Stay - (Motels that accept dogs) Sheraton, 125 Raritan Center Pky, Edison, NJ (732) Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ PET FEE $ (732) Raritan/Red Roof Inn, 860 New Durham Road, Edison, NJ (732) Sheraton, 515 Rt 15, Iselin, NJ UNDER 35 LBS (732) Motel 6 East Brunswick, 8.2 miles from showsite (732) Recently renovated; Clean Comfortable Rooms Motels that DO NOT Accept Dogs Lexington Inn, 21 Cortland Street, Edison, NJ (732) The Clarion Hotel, 2055 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ (732) Edison Hotel, 350 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ (732) Woodbridge Hilton, 120 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ (732) Brunswick Hilton, East Brunswick, NJ (732) Palace Hotel Center, 1050 King Georges Post Road, Fords, NJ (732) NOTE: Exhibitors MUST respect the property of the above accommodations. Any damage to a Hotel/Motel may result in an Event Committee Hearing. 8

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Name: Dog & Class Entered: Dog & Class Entered: Dog & Class Entered: Zip Code: CC Type: CC Number: For those of you who want to enter by e-mail. Please fill out the attached entry form(s), save them to your computer, then e-mail them to me at Pfyre@PfyreWhpts.com No entry is complete without payment,