ARC Board of Directors. ARC Sieger Show Committee. ENTER ONLINE AT:

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1 1 ARC Board of Directors President Vice President Treasurer Nancy Griego Roberta Kelley-Martin Lin Beenen Director Director Director Ann Callahan Beth Fitzgerald Sharon Marples Director Director AKC Delegate Joseph Bastyr Bill Ward Peter Piusz Secretary: Karen Riddle 156 Lovelace Dr Fall Branch TN ARC Sieger Show Committee Leslie Fried Jill Kessler- Miller Ann Callahan Lin Beenen Ellen Calnan ENTER ONLINE AT: The American Rottweiler Club 6 th Annual National Sieger Show April 25-26, 2015 Presented in Conjunction with the 2015 ARC National Specialty Hosted by the American Rottweiler Club Purina Events Field Purina Farms Gray Summit, MO Judge: Alfredo Estrada, FCI Mexico This is a Two Day Event ENTRY LIMIT: 25 Dogs - Saturday Afternoon 60 Dogs - All Day Sunday This show is held under the auspices of the American Rottweiler Club and uses the AKC Standard for the Rottweiler Docked and Undocked Dogs Welcomed The Tail on Undocked Dogs will be Judged Using the FCI Standard There are no AKC points nor recognized AKC titles awarded at this show

2 You do not have to be a Member of ARC to Enter Closing Date is April 3, 2015 Entry Fees (USD) Includes on-line Service Fee Puppies (under 12 months) $45.00 Youth (12 24 months) $50.00 Adult Classes (24 months and up)* $55.00 Junior Handling No Charge Stud Dog /Brood Bitch/Kennel Group $50.00 Veterans $50.00 For all classes the age of a dog shall be calculated based on the birth date and the day of the class. For example, a dog born on January 1st is eligible to compete in 4 to under 9 Months class on May 1 st, etc. 2 *Copies of support documents for all titles MUST be sent with your entry for the Champion, Working, Gebrauchshunde and North American Independent Sieger Class supporting documents to Jill at 2015ARCSiegerShow@gmail.com Enter Online at Please try to use the on-line entry service; however, you can mail in your entry with a check made payable to 2015 ARC National to: Jill Kessler Miller 341 N Grenola St. Pacific Palisades CA Entries MUST be received by midnight April 3, 2015 Absolutely no entries will be accepted after the closing date. No entry fees will be refunded. confirmation of entries will be sent. Schedule of Events One Ring One Judge - Two Days The club reserves the right to adjust the judging assignments and times or provide alternate judges to accommodate all entries Saturday Afternoon April 25, 2015 Puppies up through 12 months; Check-in for Sunday Check-in Starts at 2:00pm ~ Judging Begins Promptly at 3:00pm Sunday April 26, 2015 Youth, Junior Handlers and Adult Check-in Starts at 8 am ~ Judging Begins Promptly at 9 am Lunch on Sunday at judge s discretion Classes are in the Following Order Males followed by Females Grouped by Puppies/Youth/Adult Saturday Afternoon April 25, 2015 Puppy 4 to under 6 months Puppy 6 to under 9 months Puppy 9 to under 12 months Selection of Best Puppy Sunday April 26, 2015 Youth 12 to under 18 months Youth 18 to under 24 months Selection of Youth Sieger/Siegerin Young Junior Handler: 10 to under 14 years Youth Junior Handler: 14 to under 17 years Veteran Junior (7 to under 9 Years) Veteran Senior (9 Years and Older) Open Champion Working

3 3 Gebrauchshunde North American Independent Sieger Class Stud Dog/Brood Bitch/Kennel Class Selection of National Sieger/Siegerin Selection of Most Beautiful Male/Female Classes Defined Regular Puppy Classes Youth Classes 4 to under 6 months 12 to under 18 Months 6 to under 9 Months 18 to under 24 Months 9 to under 12 Months Adult Classes 24 Months and Older Regardless of titles, if dog is not yet 24 months old, he must enter the age appropriate Puppy or Youth Class Open~Rottweilers that have not yet earned a Championship or Gebrauchshunde title. A dog eligible to enter the Working Class and/or the North American Independent Sieger Class may choose to enter the Open Class; however, a dog with a Championship or Gebrauchshunde title may not. Champion~Rottweilers who have earned a Championship title. This includes American Kennel Club, Canadian Kennel Club, and FCI International Champions of record, as well as any champion of record from a country whose Championship was awarded by an FCI recognized kennel club. Select or Sieger awards are not titles. Once a dog has a Championship title, he may not enter the Open Class. However, he may choose to enter any other class that his age, titles and eligibility allows. Working~Rottweilers who have earned a minimum of one of the following American Kennel Club or Canadian Kennel Club titles: Companion Dog (CD); Herding Started (HS); Novice Agility (NA); Rally Novice (RN); Tracking Dog (TD). An ARC Carting Started Title (CS) would also meet eligibility requirement. A dog is also eligible if he has earned a Traffic Sure Companion Dog (BH) from DVG, WDA, SV, USA, USRC, other recognized Schutzhund organization. CGC, TT (ATTS), TDI type certifications are not eligible for entry. Dogs who are eligible for this class may choose to enter another class that his age, titles and eligibility allows instead. Gebrauchshunde~Rottweilers who have earned a minimum of a SchH I, IPO I, VPG I, or foreign country equivalent. Dogs that are eligible for this class may not enter the Working class, but may choose to enter any other class that his age, titles and eligibility allows instead. North American Independent Sieger~Rottweilers with a National or Regional Sieger title from an ARC, USRC, ARV, AIRK, NIRK, Canadian Independent or another Independent Rottweiler Club show in North America. Dogs who are eligible for the Championship class or have a Youth Sieger Title are not eligible for this class. Dogs with a Sieger title may choose to enter any other class that his age, titles and eligibility allows instead. Veteran (Junior)~Rottweilers between the ages of 7 to under 9 years. A dog is eligible to enter this class based on age regardless of what titles he has earned or what other classes he may be eligible. Veteran (Senior)~Rottweilers 9 years and older. A dog is eligible to enter this class based on age regardless of what titles he has earned or what other classes he may be eligible. Classes Defined Non Regular Kennel Group~An entry of at least three (3) with the same kennel name. Only placements 1-4 will be awarded. A critique is issued for the kennel group for consistency of breed type, temperament, structure and gait. All entries must be entered in the regular show. Each entry must be entered on a separate entry form. Brood Bitch~The class consists of the brood bitch and at least two (up to five) of her progeny. The brood bitch is examined for disqualifying faults and her progeny are examined for breed type, temperament, structure, and gait. The brood bitch is judged on her ability to produce consistency of breed type, temperament, structure and gait in her progeny. Only placements 1-4 are awarded. A critique is issued for the

4 brood bitch on the consistency of breed type, structure, temperament and gait of her get. All offspring must be entered in the regular show. The brood bitch, along with each of her progeny must be entered on a separate entry form. Stud Dog~The class consists of the stud dog and at least two (up to five) of his get. The stud dog is examined for disqualifying faults and his get are examined for breed type, temperament, structure, and gait. The stud dog is judged on his ability to produce consistency of breed type, temperament, structure and gait in his get. Only placements 1-4 are awarded. A critique is issued for the stud dog on the consistency of breed type, temperament, structure, and gait of his get. All offspring must be entered in the regular show. The stud dog, along with each of his get must be entered on a separate entry form. Junior Handlers (JH) The purpose of these classes are to educate and give the young people of our sport a chance to learn more about their dogs and to practice and see their handling skills in a new and exciting venue and from another point of view. Judging is on the presentation and basic age appropriate knowledge of the breed, the quality of the dog is not decisive. 1. JH will compete in two age categories and must compete in the class category based on the junior s age on the day of the show. a. Young Junior Handler Class: 10 to under 14 years b. Youth Junior Handler Class: 14 to under 17 years 2. The dog of the JH need not be entered to exhibit in the show however it be must registered by the AKC or FCI recognized country kennel club and not younger than 12 months old. 3. There will be one first place winner awarded in each age division. The two winners will not compete against each other. 4. Everyone in the class will receive a critique and award of participation. 5. Points the JH Judge will consider: a. Good contact and relationship with the dog b. Attention to Judge s directions c. Showing the dog s teeth d. Use of ring and good tempo and control when moving dog e. Offering a comprehensive view of the dog to the Judge (don t stand between dog and Judge) 4 f. Ability to handle possible problems with the dog in a show ring environment g. Sportsmanship toward the other exhibitors and spectators Conformation Show Information 1. With the exception of the Kennel, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, or Junior Handler classes, no dog may be entered in more that one class. 2. If a dog is eligible for more than one class, the owner may determine which class the dog may be entered. 3. Once a dog is eligible for the Champion or Gebrauchshunde class, the dog may not enter any other class except those stated in #1 above and Veterans, age permitting. 4. Copies of documentation for the Champion, Working, Gebrauchshunde and NA Independent Sieger/Siegerin classes must accompany the entry form. 5. Entries which do not have the required documentation at check-in will be moved to the open class and may receive a critique but will not be eligible for class placement. No Refunds. 6. If a dog achieves a title after the close of entries that makes him/her eligible for a class other than the one that they were originally entered, proof must be presented to the show secretary at least ½ hour prior to the start of that day s judging. 7. If a dog is being entered in more than one class, a separate entry form must be completed for each class. 8. In case of an error in regards to age on the entry form, those in the puppy classes or youth classes will be moved to the appropriate age class; however, the show secretary must be notified at least ½ hour prior to the start of that day s judging. 9. Any individual who is currently suspended from participating in AKC or FCI events will not be eligible to enter or show any dogs including those owned or co-owned by that individual in an ARC Sieger Show. 10. The use of bite sleeves and/or agitation for protection training is forbidden on hotel and show grounds unless it is specific to an activity that is hosted by ARC. ENTER ONLINE AT:

5 Awards & Eligibility 1 st to 4 th place will be awarded in each class. Best Puppy Youth Sieger/Siegerin Adult Sieger/Siegerin Most Beautiful Male/Female 5 First place entries from each of the Puppy Classes First place entries in the Youth Classes First place winners in all Adult Classes including Veterans Classes Selected from the Best Puppy, Youth Sieger/Siegerin and Adult Sieger/Siegerin Ratings and Placements The Rating is how the dog compares to the breed standard. The Placement is how the dog compares to the others in the class. Puppy Classes ~ 4to under 12 Months VP Very Promising P Promising S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory Youth Classes ~ 12 to under 24 Months V Excellent (Possible at Judge s Discretion) SG Very good G Good S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory All Adult Classes ~ 24 Months and Older V Excellent SG Very good G Good S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory Ring Procedure & Guidelines 1. The ring steward will call all entries to the class. Two ring stewards are recommended. Absentees are marked in the catalog. The ring stewards and show secretary will keep a marked catalog or Judges Check In Sheet. 2. All exhibits are presented in a natural stance; no hand stacking is permissible in any class. 3. Free stacking may be used to present the dog using a small toy or ball. 4. Food may not be used for baiting the dog and is not allowed either inside or outside the ring. 5. After the initial examination for dentition and disqualifying faults, a verbal critique is conducted on each class entry and recorded verbatim on the critique form. Positive aspects as well as any faults or deviations from the standard are noted on the critique, such as, missing tooth, pink gums, light eyes, etc. 6. For Rottweilers born in countries where docking is forbidden by law or where a breeder has chosen not to dock, the tail may be left in its natural condition. 7. The tail on natural-tailed dogs will be critiqued using the FCI Standard for the Rottweiler. 8. There will be no judging preference between docked and natural tailed dogs. 9. Once all exhibits are critiqued, the judge will gait each class for ratings and placements. 10. Dogs will be run long enough to allow the judge to completely evaluate gait, conditioning, and structure. 11. Changing runners and double handling from outside of the ring is encouraged. 12. During the gaiting process, the judge at his/her discretion may rate an exhibit and declare, No further judging is required. 13. All remaining exhibits in each class are evaluated for final rating and placement. Placements are 1-4 with corresponding rating. 14. The ring steward will mark all placements and ratings in the show catalog or Judges Check-In Sheet before dismissing the class. The judge, when time permits, will sign the critiques after the ratings and placements. The club will retain a copy of all critiques. 15. Judge s decision on the critique and placement is final. 16. Sport casual attire and comfortable running shoes are recommended.

6 Our Judge Alfredo Estrada (FCI Mexico) Rottweiler breeder since 1990 Breeder of 29 Mexican Champions. Breeder of 10 Great Mexican Champions. Breeder of 5 Latin American Champions. Breeder of 5 International Champions. Breeder of 8 Specialty Show winners with judges from Europe, USA and Mexico. Breeder of 1 AKC Championship (2007). Mr. Estrada was awarded Best Rottweiler Breeder in Mexico for the years 2000 and Participated in the founding of the Working and Conformation Rottweiler Club in Mexico City. Mr. Estrada was the President for the first four years. Breeder of Best Mexican Bred in Mexico in Breeder of All Breeds Puppy Third Place fin the 2007 Ranking. Mr. Estrada has a National License to judge the Working, Shepherd and Terriers Groups. Mr. Estrada has judged specialty shows in: Mexico (2), Argentina, Brazil (5), Italy, Canada (2), Peru, USA for the USRC (5), USA for the ARC (1), Colombia, Ecuador (2) and Australia (2). In July 2006 judged some classes for the IFR World Championship in México. Made one of his Apprentices was a Rottweiler Judge in the 2003 IFR Rottweiler World Shows in Portugal. This was with judges Carla Lenzi, Josef Hedl, Fernando Lucas Martin and Antony Spindler. Mr. Estrada and his wife launched the first Specialized Rottweiler Magazine in México in Belonged to the IFR Council from 2006 to Hotel - Airport - Travel ***Host Hotel*** Holiday Inn - Six Flags Block is under American Rottweiler Club One Time Pet Fee of $35 $ plus tax for a normal room Some family rooms available Travel Lodge - Gray Summit $79.00 Plus tax plus a One Time Pet Fee $15 RV Hook-ups Rent Motor Homes: Phone number: rentals@byerlyrv.com Travel Arrangements Specializing in Travel Service for Your Pet and You Dana Huckestein dhuckestein@lewistravel.com Or go to her website at Show site is about one hour from the St. Lewis Airport 6

7 Show Site Information Show will be held outdoors ~ rain or shine Plenty of free parking and some shade available No dogs allowed ringside or within 50 feet of the show ring except those that are being entered in a class that is being judged Dogs must be on a lead AT ALL TIMES on the show grounds No dogs will be tied out anywhere at any time on the show grounds Proof of current rabies vaccination must be furnished upon request Please supply crates for each dog Ex-pens must not be left unattended Please do not bring sick dogs to the show grounds. Any dog found to be ill will immediately be asked to leave the show grounds Please use designated exercise areas for your dog and please clean up after your dog Anyone found not cleaning up after your dog will be fined $10.00 by the Sieger Show Committee and the money sent to the ARC Disaster Fund Please pick up after your dogs Thank you for your kind adherence to these policies Note: There will be NO Judges Dinner Location and Directions Purina Farms 200 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO We have a Beautiful Location this year at the Famous Purina Farms Situated between two tented pavilions, enjoy our large, flat gated ring, complete with bleachers, concessions and lots of room for chairs Friendly Reminders As we are all painfully aware, the number of hotels that are willing to accommodate dog show events is limited. In order to refrain hotel privileges for future shows, we ask that you refrain from bathing your dogs in hotel rooms or using the hotel towels on your dogs. Please be courteous to other guests who are staying in the hotel and park vehicles holding dogs and/or trailers towards the rear of the hotel parking lots. Please crate any dogs staying in your hotel room. Complaints by hotel/motel management or by Park personnel may result in a Show/Event Committee Hearing with any available ARC Board Member ENTER ONLINE AT: or Send paper entry & fees to: Jill Kessler Miller 341 N Grenola St. Pacific Palisades CA

8 Trophy Donations All trophy donations will be greatly appreciated. All trophy donors will be recognized in the Show Catalog and on the Sieger Show website. Please check the website for an updated list of those trophies available for sponsorship Go to our website and make your trophy donation using Pay Pal or make your check out to ARC Nationals 2015 ARC Sieger Show Trophy Donation Categories 1st thru 4th Place or Award Amount 4-6 Puppy Dog or Bitch $ Puppy Dog or Bitch $ Puppy Dog or Bitch $45.00 Best Puppy Dog or Bitch $ Youth Dog or Bitch $ Youth Dog or Bitch $55.00 Youth Sieger (Dog) or Siegerin (Bitch) $75.00 Open Dog or Bitch $65.00 Champion Dog or Bitch $65.00 Working Dog or Bitch $65.00 Gebrauchshunde Dog or Bitch $65.00 NA Independent Sieger Dog or Bitch $65.00 Veteran Junior (7-9 yrs) Dog or Bitch $65.00 Veteran Senior (9 yrs+) Dog or Bitch $ ARC Sieger (Dog) or Siegerin (Bitch) $ If received in time, general trophy donations will be listed in the catalog Send trophy donations to: Lin Beenen 975 Cumberland Ave SE Lowell MI Junior Handler age $65.00 Junior Handler age $65.00 Kennel Group $65.00 Stud Dog $65.00 Brood Bitch $ ARC Most Beautiful Dog $ ARC Most Beautiful Bitch $ All trophy donation payments must be received no later than April 3, 2015 to be listed in the show catalog. 8

9 Advertising Deadline for Advertising is April 3, 2015 All advertising must conform to the ARC Mandatory Practices. This applies to advertisements for Stud Dogs, Brood Bitches or Litters. Kennels may be advertised, however any dog advertised for breeding or for sale must confirm to ARC Mandatory Practices. For more information on COE: All ads must be Print Ready or we Can design it for you at no charge All ads must be camera ready (266 DPI or higher) and in PDF format. Contact Wendy if you have any questions. Back Cover Color includes 2 Photos $ Inside Front/Back Cover - Color includes 2 Photos $ Full Page (8.5 x 11.0 ) B/W includes 1 photo $85.00 Half Page (4.25 x 5.5 ) B/W includes 1 Photo $50.00 Quarter Page or Business Card $30.00 Additional B/W Photographs $20.00 We Design Your Ad No Additional Charge Correcting your Submitted Ad Additional $15.00 Send ads and refer questions regarding ads to: Wendy Amos, Managing Editor platinumrotts@gmail.com Entries are submitted online at Please send paper entries & fees to : Jill Kessler Miller 341 N Grenola St. Pacific Palisades CA arcsieger@gmail.com Yes, you can Pre-Order your Catalog On-line For $15.00 and Pick Up at the Show Site Food Concessions for purchase will be available on site Show Photography Turley Photography Veterinarian Pacific Animal Hospital West Flier Drive Pacific, MO Show Contact ARC Sieger Show Chairman Jill Kessler Miller 2015ARCSiegerShow@gmail.com (310) Calif. time 9