Entries Open Wednesday, 12:00 pm, August 30, 2017 Entries received prior to the opening date will be returned.

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1 Obedience Event # s & Rally Event # s & Entries Open Wednesday, 12:00 pm, August 30, 2017 Entries received prior to the opening date will be returned. Entries Close Wednesday, 6:00 pm, September 27, 2017 after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. * PREMIUM LIST * Houston Obedience Training Dog Club, Inc. Licensed by the American Kennel Club 2400 Campbell Rd, Unit H, Houston, TX All classes will be held indoors, one air-conditioned ring, unbenched. Trial hours: 6:30 a.m. until 30 min. after judging ends. Saturday & Sunday October 14 & 15, AKC All-Breed & Mixed Breed Rally Trials 2 AKC All-Breed & Mixed Breed Obedience Trials This event is accepting entries for Mixed Breed Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program. Rally Classes Offered: Novice A & B, Advanced A & B, Excellent A & B Rally limited to 50 entries, each trial. Obedience Classes Offered: Beginner Novice A& B, Preferred Novice, Novice A & B, Graduate Novice Entries in all offered obedience classes are unlimited. CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under AKC Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

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3 HOUSTON OBEDIENCE DOG TRAINING CLUB, INC. ~ Non-profit organization for over 40 years ~ 2400 Campbell Rd., # H, Houston, TX HOT DOG CLUB OFFICERS President... Kathleen Milford Vice President... Myrna Rychlik Treasurer... Jennifer Sheridan Director... Nancy Ward Secretary... Sandy Walroth 220 Bammel Westfield Rd, Houston, TX OBEDIENCE TRIAL COMMITTEE Chair Sally Duncan King Circle Cypress TX bellesmom100@hotmail.com Secretary Kathleen Milford Hamlet Ridge Ln. Katy TX kmilford@flash.net and Cynthia Krohn, Nancy Ward and Edra Jones. COMMITTEES Catalog:... Jennifer Sheridan Chief Ring Steward:... Nancy Ward Ring Set-up/Course Builder:... Nancy Ward Equipment:... Edra Jones Grounds:... Edra Jones Hospitality:... Jennifer Sheridan & Kathy Schyma Judge s Hospitality:... Donna Fox Trophy Chair:... Myrna Rychlik & Nancy Ward Ring & Building Prep:... Lisa Cearfoss & Greg Hook SHOW VETERINARIAN (On Call) Animal Emergency Clinic, 8921 Katy Freeway, Directions from show site: Turn right (south) on Blalock Rd, go 2.2 miles, turn Left on I-10 (Katy Frwy.) Go.1 mile, take left ramp onto I-10 East. Go.2 miles. Take exit #760 onto I-10 toward Voss Rd/Bingle Rd. Go.5 miles. Vet on right.

4 JUDGES Robert E. Millar 502 Circle E Jupiter, FL Betsy Horn Humer PO Box 226 Pungoteague, VA JUDGING ASSIGNMENTS Rally Classes Saturday Sunday Novice A & B Advanced A & B Excellent A & B R Millar R Millar R Millar B H Humer B H Humer B H Humer Obedience Classes Saturday Sunday Beginning Novice A & B Preferred Novice Novice A & B Graduate Novice B H Humer B H Humer B H Humer B H Humer R Millar R Millar R Millar R Millar TRANSFERS Section 16a. Transfers (formerly Move-ups). After a dog earns a title, it may be transferred to another class in a future trial, even though the closing date for the trial has passed. A transfer (from an obedience class to an obedience class; or a rally class to a rally class) may be requested if, according to the owner s records the handler and dog are eligible and the dog has completed the requirements for the title after the closing date of the trial in which the advanced entry is to be made. The request for a transfer must be in writing and presented to the trial secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. Transfers may be approved provided the class and judge are available, and the class has not reached its limit. Movement between an A and B class at the same level is not considered a transfer. Refer to Entry of Ineligible Dog, Section 16b. ENTRY OF INELIGIBLE DOG Section 16b A dog which has been entered in an A class for which it is not eligible to be entered in due to class restrictions on the dog or handler, may be moved to the B class at the same level under the following condition: 1) The request for the move must be in writing and presented to the trial secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. 2) The request must state the reason and justification for the move from an A class to the B class within the level.

5 OBEDIENCE PRIZES (both days) Prizes donated by Members of HOT RIBBON PRIZES Highest Scoring Dog... Blue & Gold Rosette 1st - Blue Rosette, 2nd Red Ribbon, 3rd Yellow Ribbon, 4th White Ribbon A Dark Green Ribbon will be awarded for obtaining a Qualifying Score. A New Title Rosette will be awarded for all dogs completing a title at these trials. TROPHY PRIZES Saturday Highest Scoring Dog in Trial Camp Chair donated by members of the HOT Dog Club Sunday Highest Scoring Dog in Trial Camp Chair donated by members of the HOT Dog Club Placement Prizes 1st through 4th Place Prizes Dog Toys (value $2-$4) Special Prize The HOT Dog Club will offer a goody bag to each first time exhibitor. You must check the New Exhibitor box on your entry form. All Obedience or Rally Awards will be offered as specified in Chapter 1, Sections 21 & 22 of the Obedience Regulations. Dog refers to either sex. All class prizes will be awarded in the ring when judging of that class is over. Special prizes will be awarded at the end of regular classes. None will be mailed. Qualifying scores required for all prizes. Club reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal value. *** One Complimentary Catalog to each exhibitor ***

6 RALLY PRIZES (both days) Prizes donated by Members of HOT RIBBON PRIZES Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B. Blue & Green Rosette 1st - Blue Rosette, 2nd - Red Ribbon, 3rd Yellow Ribbon, 4th White Ribbon A Dark Green Ribbon will be awarded for obtaining a Qualifying Score. A New Title Rosette will be awarded to all dogs completing a title at these trials. A Memento Rally Cone will be awarded to all dogs completing an RAE title at these trials. (Register with Trial Secretary for this prize) TROPHY PRIZES Saturday Highest Combined Score Camp Chair in Excellent B & Advanced B donated by members of the HOT Dog Club Sunday Highest Combined Score Camp Chair in Excellent B & Advanced B donated by members of the HOT Dog Club Placement Prizes 1st 4th Prize - Dog Toy (value $2-$4) Special Prize The HOT Dog Club will offer a goody bag to each first time exhibitor. You must check the New Exhibitor box on your entry form. All Obedience or Rally Awards will be offered as specified in Chapter 1, Sections 21 & 22 of the Obedience Regulations. Dog refers to either sex. All class prizes will be awarded in the ring when judging of that class is over. Special prizes will be awarded at the end of regular classes. None will be mailed. Qualifying scores required for all prizes. Club reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal value. *** One Complimentary Catalog to each exhibitor ***

7 ENTRY INFORMATION Opening Date for entries is Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 12:00 pm CST. Entries received prior to the opening date will be returned. Closing Date for entries is Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 6:00 pm CST. Limits - Entries are limited to 50 Rally entries each trial; Entries in all obedience classes offered are unlimited. Entries will automatically close when limits have been reached, even if it occurs before the official closing date. A wait list will be kept for entries received after limits are reached. If a dog is entered in both Obedience and Rally, you must pay the fee for the first entry of the dog in EACH trial, as they are separate events. Dogs will be arranged in jump height order small to tall for Rally and Obedience, both days. Please include your jump heights on the entry form. ENTRY FEES Obedience Classes First class entry of each dog each day... $25.00 (Includes $3.50 AKC Recording and Service Fees) Each additional class entry same dog same day... $18.00 (Includes $3.00 AKC Service Fee) Rally Classes First Regular class entry of each dog each day... $25.00 (Includes $3.50 AKC Recording and Service Fees) Each additional Regular Class entry same dog same day... $18.00 (Includes $3.00 AKC Service Fee) Make all checks and money orders payable to: H.O.T. Dog Club Mail entries with fees to: Kathleen Milford, Trial Secretary Hamlet Ridge Ln. Katy TX Notice: on delivery instructions Do NOT put signature required PAYPAL is available for paying entry fees. Please include a $3.00 fee per dog. To submit your entries through PayPal: FAX your entry information to Trial Secretary at The fax must contain BOTH SIDES of the SIGNED entry form. Pay using PayPal. Be sure to include $3.00 additional fee. If you already have an account with PayPal: go to & sign in, choose Send Money, Recipient is paypal@hotdogclub.org.

8 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS *Rabies Alert* The State of Texas is under a state-wide rabies quarantine. Proof of current vaccination may be required. **There is limited crating space**. The Club realizes that large crates, 300 s, 400 s or larger are extremely heavy and difficult to transport. However, it is important that anyone who can bring a stackable crate do so. Please stack crates wherever possible. No X-pens or lounge chairs. Please keep walking aisles open.* Facility will be available to exhibitors for setting up crates on Friday evening from 6-7:30 pm. Bring your own small chairs. There is limited parking space. Exhibitors must pick up after their dogs anywhere on the show site which includes area outside the fence or by the ditches. A designated warm-up area (practice ring) shall be provided outdoors. The AKC has charged Trial giving clubs the responsibility to enforce the Rules and Regulations forbidding drilling and/or unacceptable training on the trial grounds. No spiked or other special training collars. Drilling, intensive, or abusive training will not be allowed. Entries not on official AKC entry form and/or entry forms without Agreement and Rules attached are not acceptable. Entries will not be accepted without signature, fees and back of entry form. Entries may be faxed and entries paid via PayPal. (see entry fees). Entries will not be accepted prior to the opening date/time. Entries received prior to the opening date will be returned. Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate, and legible information on their entry forms; illegible or incomplete entries will not be accepted. Returned checks and/or declined credit cards do not constitute a valid entry. A $25 service fee will be added for all returned checks or declined credit cards. All entries must be paid in full prior to showing. Bitches in season and sick dogs are NOT permitted on the show grounds. The HOT Dog Club will refund all but a $5 processing fee, per trial, for bitches that come into season after the closing date or dogs that are too ill to show after the closing date. The Trial Secretary must receive written certification from a veterinarian s office no later than 30 minutes before the start of the first class of the trial in order to receive a refund. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. Entry fees will not be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee The safety of the dogs and exhibitors is our primary concern. By entering this Trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that they and their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. All dogs present must be on leash or confined to crates when not being judged except when in the designated warm-up area. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Trial Committee, be asked to leave the site. In such case, no refund of any entry fees will be made. Members and Officers, including the Trial Secretary of the HOT Dog Club, may enter dogs at these trials. The HOT Dog Club assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. Exhibitors are responsible for being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run. The Judge need not wait for any dog holding up a class; nor will HOT Dog Club nor the Trial Secretary be obligated to furnish any service to notify exhibitors/agents of class judging. Dogs need to be at the Trial only at the scheduled time of judging in the class in which they are entered and may leave immediately thereafter unless needed for further judging. All dogs on the trial grounds must be at least six (6) months old on the day of the trial. Crating is limited. Crates may be left in the area designated for crating for the duration of the Trial, but exhibitors do so at their own risk. No unattended dogs will be allowed to remain overnight. Security will NOT be provided. HOT Dog Club assumes no responsibility for anything lost or stolen. Dogs and equipment must be removed immediately following competition and the awarding of prizes for the last class on Sunday afternoon. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Dogs need to be at the Trial only at the scheduled time of judging in the class in which they are entered and may leave immediately thereafter unless needed for further judging. All dogs on the trial grounds must be at least six (6) months old on the day of the trial. Crating is limited. Crates may be left in the area designated for crating for the duration of the Trial, but exhibitors do so at their own risk. No unattended dogs will be allowed to remain overnight. Security will NOT be provided. HOT Dog Club assumes no responsibility for anything lost or stolen. Dogs and equipment must be removed immediately following competition and the awarding of prizes for the last class on Sunday afternoon. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.

9 ROUTES TO THE SHOW SITE ** Please note ** Even though the facility has a Campbell Rd address, the building is closer to Blalock. Please follow directions below. From I-10, go North on Blalock, cross Westview, Long Point, Hammerly, & Emnora. Take first U-turn heading back toward Emnora; turn right into parking lot before Emnora light. First building on right. Distance is approximately 2 ½ miles from I-10. Facility is about 2 ½ miles east of W. Sam Houston Parkway N. From Hwy 290, go South on Fairbanks N. Houston. This street turns into Blalock after passing Hempstead Hwy. Cross Clay & Kempwood. Turn right into parking lot right before Emnora. First building on right. Distance is approximately 3+ miles from Hwy 290. Facility is about 2 ½ miles east of W. Sam Houston Parkway N.

10 TRAVEL & LODGING INFORMATION Motels near the site that will accept well behaved dogs! (Please confirm pet policy when making reservations. Pet policies are subject to change). PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS! Motels that accept dogs in Houston, TX Red Roof Inn NW Fwy (Hwy 290) Extended Stay 5454 Hwy La Quinta Inn/Park Katy Frwy RV Parking is NOT available at show site. RV Parking Near Houston Trader s Village 7979 N. Eldridge Rd, Houston, TX Houston Center KOA 1620 Peachleaf, Houston, TX No Food Vendor No food vendor on site. Fast food restaurants are in the immediate area. ** Complimentary coffee, ice tea, snacks & dog treats ** For more information about the HOT Dog Club s events and activities go to our website at or follow us on Facebook at

11 Obedience Event # s & Rally Event # s & Houston Obedience Training Dog Club, Inc. Obedience Trials HOT Training Facility, 2400 Campbell Rd. #H, Houston, TX Saturday, October 14, 2017: Obedience Rally Sunday, October 15, 2017: Obedience Rally Mail entries payable to HOT Dog Club to: Kathleen Milford Hamlet Ridge Ln., Katy, TX I ENCLOSE $... for entry fees. Paypal available. Entries Close Wed., Sept. 27, 2017 at 6:00 pm 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) BREED VARIETY [1] SEX DOG [2] [3] SHOW Class CLASS Division Weight color etc. ADDITIONAL CLASSES OBEDIENCE CLASS (Jump Height) RALLY CLASS (Jump Height) JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) JR. HANDLER NUMBER FULL Name OF DOG A.K.C. REG NO PAL/ILP NO FOREIGN REG NO & COUNTRY BREEDER: Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH USA Canada Foreign SIRE: DAM: ACTUAL OWNER(s) [4] (Please Print) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP NAME OF OWNER S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE # ARE YOU A FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR? Yes No Address (An acknowledgement or receipt of entry may be sent to this address please print, if I can t read it, I can t acknowledge it.)

12 AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, 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 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 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 AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) 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 FOLLOWED 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 breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), 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). 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 owners 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. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event 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, ie, 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 an event 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 event 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 entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP: If this entry is for Junior Showmanship please give the following information: AKC JR HANDLER # JR s DATE OF BIRTH The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) By signing the entry form I (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. ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of the form, what is the relationship of the Jr. Handler to the owner? Go to to fill in and print out an electronic version of this entry form.

13 Obedience Event # s & Rally Event # s & Houston Obedience Training Dog Club, Inc. Obedience Trials HOT Training Facility, 2400 Campbell Rd. #H, Houston, TX Saturday, October 14, 2017: Obedience Rally Sunday, October 15, 2017: Obedience Rally Mail entries payable to HOT Dog Club to: Kathleen Milford Hamlet Ridge Ln., Katy, TX I ENCLOSE $... for entry fees. Paypal available. Entries Close Wed., Sept. 27, 2017 at 6:00 pm 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) BREED VARIETY [1] SEX DOG [2] [3] SHOW Class CLASS Division Weight color etc. ADDITIONAL CLASSES OBEDIENCE CLASS (Jump Height) RALLY CLASS (Jump Height) JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) JR. HANDLER NUMBER FULL Name OF DOG A.K.C. REG NO PAL/ILP NO FOREIGN REG NO & COUNTRY BREEDER: Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH USA Canada Foreign SIRE: DAM: ACTUAL OWNER(s) [4] (Please Print) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP NAME OF OWNER S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE # ARE YOU A FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR? Yes No Address (An acknowledgement or receipt of entry may be sent to this address please print, if I can t read it, I can t acknowledge it.)

14 AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, 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 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 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 AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) 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 FOLLOWED 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 breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), 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). 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 owners 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. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event 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, ie, 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 an event 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 event 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 entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP: If this entry is for Junior Showmanship please give the following information: AKC JR HANDLER # JR s DATE OF BIRTH The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) By signing the entry form I (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. ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of the form, what is the relationship of the Jr. Handler to the owner? Go to to fill in and print out an electronic version of this entry form.

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16 Houston Obedience Training Dog Club, Inc. Kathleen Milford, Trial Secretary Hamlet Ridge Ln. Katy, TX FIRST CLASS MAIL DATED MATERIAL