PREMIUM LIST VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB)

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1 PREMIUM LIST VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB) FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL SPECIALTY SHOW THIRTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL OBEDIENCE TRIAL JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES TWELFTH ANNUAL VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES EIGHTH ANNUAL RALLY TRIAL HOSTED BY MEMBERS OF THE VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA, INC OBEDIENCE AND RALLY TRIALS APRIL 30, 2012 SWEEPSTAKES, JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP, BREED CLASSES, PARADES OF TITLEHOLDERS, RESCUE DOGS SERVICE & THERAPY DOGS AND JUNIOR HANDLERS MAY 2 THRU MAY 4, 2012 THE 2012 VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA S SPECIALTY SHOW IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF HILDA R. BOGGS. SAWMILL CREEK RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER 400 SAWMILL CREEK DR, HURON, OHIO SAWMILL 1

2 OFFICERS OF THE VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. President ~ Linda Kelly Vice President ~ Randy Boggs Recording Secretary ~ Dorothea Romano Corresponding Secretary ~ Mary Durham 412 Good Hope Church Rd., Aroda, VA Treasurer ~ Gail Fleming AKC Delegate ~ Lynn Worth Smith BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trish Burdin ~ Edwin Foster ~ Melissa Green Stella Lang ~ Mel Reveles ~ Michelle Rochester Valerie Sails ~ Mark Smith ~ Jamie Walton VCA STANDING EVENTS CHAIRPERSONS National Events ~ Rita Mather Show ~ Ed Foster Obedience ~ Ginger Sammonds 2012 EVENTS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Events Chairperson: Edwin Foster elginvizslas@gmail.com (614) Home ~ (352) Cell Advertising ~ Michelle Rochester Announcer ~ Mike Taylor Catalog, Publicity, Premiums ~ Vicki May Finance ~ Theresa Prikazsky Merchandise ~ Melissa Thomas Reservations ~ Rhoda Ezell Trophy Selection ~ Linda Kelly, Beth Kirven, Karen Iacobellis, Trophy Solicitation ~ Cathy Gallagher Vendors ~ Diane Shearer 2012 SHOW, OBEDIENCE AND RALLY TRIAL COMMITTEES Show Chair: Karen Iacobellis, 10 Gwinnup Road, Blairstown, NJ myreddogsrule@yahoo.com (908) Edwin Foster, E. David Harr, Karen Iacobellis, Rita Mather Obedience/Rally Chair: E. David Harr dharresq@aol.com (724) E. David Harr, Edwin Foster, Bill Allen, JoAnn T. Harr, Ginger Sammonds CHIEF RING STEWARD Marilyn E. Currey EMERGENCY COORDINATOR Edwin Foster ~ (352) Cell 2

3 ENTRIES CLOSE AT NOON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012 OR FOR RALLY WHEN THE LIMIT HAS BEEN REACHED AT JACK ONOFRIO DOG SHOWS, LLC (SEE ADDRESS ON ENTRY FORM) 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. VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB) SPECIALTY SHOW ~ SWEEPSTAKES ~ OBEDIENCE TRIAL ~ RALLY TRIAL ~ (THESE EVENTS WILL BE HELD INDOORS) (UNBENCHED) OBEDIENCE TRIAL ~ RALLY TRIAL (RALLY IS LIMITED TO 100 ENTRIES) SWEEPSTAKES ~ PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS/RESCUE DOGS JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP ~ JUNIORS PARADE ~ BREED CLASSES APRIL 30 - MAY 4, 2012 SAWMILL CREEK RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER 400 SAWMILL CREEK DRIVE HURON/SANDUSKY, OHIO SHOW HOURS 6:00 AM TO 6:00 PM CONSULT JUDGING PROGRAM FOR SPECIFIC JUDGING TIMES. THE SHOW CHAIRPERSON WILL NOT ENTER OR EXHIBIT AT THIS SHOW. EVENT SECRETARY KAREN BURGESS C/O ONOFRIO DOG SHOWS POST OFFICE BOX OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (405) ~ MAILROOM@ONOFRIO.COM 3

4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Vizsla Club of America, Inc., through the generosity of its members and friends, offers prizes in regular and non-regular classes in breed, obedience, rally, and junior showmanship competition. Contributors to the General Fund and specific trophy sponsors will be listed in the National Events Catalog and in the Vizsla News. The VCA reserves the right to substitute an alternate trophy of equal or greater value if necessary. Unless otherwise noted, all trophies are Polished Pewter pieces from the collection of Holland Boone. BREED PRIZES Best of Breed ~ Beaded Edge Bowl on Pedestal with Beaded Edge Serving Tray Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed ~ Three Tiered Beaded Edge Serving Dish Best of Winners ~ Cut Edge Wine Bottle Holder on Beaded Edge Charger Winners Dog and Winners Bitch ~ Beaded Edge Oval Beverage Bucket Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve Winners Bitch ~ 14 Beaded Edge Serving Tray Award of Merit ~ Black and Gold Rosette First place in all classes ~ 9 Beaded Edge Oval Tray OBEDIENCE PRIZES High in Trial ~ Beaded Edge Bowl on Pedestal with Beaded Edge Serving Tray High Combined Score in Open B and Utility ~ Three Tiered Beaded Edge Serving Dish First place in all classes ~ 9 Beaded Edge Oval Tray RALLY PRIZES First place in all classes ~ 9 Beaded Edge Oval Tray JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PRIZES Best Junior Handler Kindle Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display A complimentary 8X10 photo offered by David Sombach Photography First place in all classes ~ 9 Beaded Edge Oval Tray ROSETTE PRIZES Regular Classes First prize... Blue rosette Second prize... Red rosette Third prize... Yellow rosette Fourth prize... White rosette Winners Dog & Bitch... Purple rosette Reserve Winners Dog & Bitch... Purple & white rosette Best of Winners... Blue & white rosette Best of Breed... Purple & gold rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed... Red & white rosette Select Dog & Bitch.. Light blue & white rosette Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes... Blue & gold rosette Highest Combined Score in Open B/Utility Classes... Blue & green rosette Qualifying Obedience/Rally scores... Dark green rosette Non-Regular Classes First prize... Rose rosette Second prize... Brown rosette Third prize... Light green rosette Fourth prize... Gray rosette Best Junior Handler... Rose & green rosette Best in Sweepstakes... Pink & green rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes... Lavender rosette Best Veteran Sweepstakes Dog......Pink & green rosette Best Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch....Pink & green rosette Best Vizsla Puppy Competition ~ For Puppy Dogs and Bitches and 9-12 months This event allows the 4 Puppy class winners to be judged immediately following Best of Breed to determine Best Vizsla Puppy. An entry in the Puppy Class that is awarded Best of Breed or Best of Winners would automatically be Best Vizsla Puppy. BEST PUPPY WILL RECEIVE AN EMERALD GREEN ROSETTE 4

5 JUDGES Mrs. Jean Fournier P. O. Box 369, Calhoun, Georgia Regular Breed Classes and Junior Showmanship Ms. Carole Lee Richards 558 Grant Avenue, Collingswood, New Jersey Non-Regular Classes Mr. Jack L. Gohde 32 Mount Rushmore Dr., Toms River, New Jersey Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes Mr. Stephen A.D. Picciuolo 4502 Ortega Farms Circle, Jacksonville, Florida Obedience ~ Beginner Novice A & B, Novice B, Open A & B, Utility A, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility, Veterans, Brace Mrs. Catherine M. Thompson 1579 Rock Bridge Road SE, Washington Court House, Ohio Obedience ~ Novice A, Utility B; Rally ~ All Classes NOTE: If the entry warrants, some classes may be judged simultaneously. ENTRY FEES (Classes other than Rally) (First entry of each dog includes.50 AKC recording fee) (Each entry of a dog includes a $3.00 event service fee, except as noted * ) Conformation & Obedience Classes (except as indicated below). $38.00 Puppy $28.00 Bred by Exhibitor.. $28.00 Each additional Conformation & Obedience class of the same dog $28.00 Non-regular classes... $28.00 Non-regular obedience classes*.....$25.00 Brace class only (per dog) * $25.00 Brace class as an additional entry*.... No charge Sweepstakes* $30.00 Veteran Sweepstakes*... $30.00 Junior Showmanship only* $25.00 Junior Showmanship as an additional class*..... No charge Parade of Titleholders* $28.00 Rescue Parade* Service / Therapy Dog Parade*... No Charge Junior Parade..No Charge RALLY CLASSES (including AKC recording fee of $3.50 1st entry and $3.00 additional entry of same dog) Regular Classes (except as indicated below)... $38.00 Each additional class of the same dog $28.00 ** RALLY ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE DOG S JUMP HEIGHT** VETERINARIAN PHOTOGRAPHER VIDEOGRAPHER Crittercroft Pet Clinic David Sombach Photography ShowDog VideoPros 2405 E. Perkins Ave Sandusky, OH david@davidsombach.com showdogvideopros@gmail.com CLASSIFICATION FOR THE VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA SPECIALTY SHOW Regular Classes Puppy Dogs Puppy Bitches 6 to 9 months 6 to 9 months 9 to 12 months 9 to 12 months 12 to under 15 months, Dogs 12 to under 15 months, Bitches 15 to under 18 months, Dogs 15 to under 18 months, 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 5

6 CLASSIFICATION FOR THE VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA SPECIALTY SHOW Best of Breed Competition The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs that according to their owners records have completed the requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed. Entering and showing dogs whose championships are unconfirmed is limited to 90 days from the date of the show where a dog completed the requirements for a championship according to the owner s records. If at the end of the 90-day period the championship of a dog has not been confirmed by the American Kennel Club, no further entries of the dog for Best of Breed competition are to be made until its championship has been confirmed by the AKC. Awards of Merit The specialty judge may at his/her discretion award Judge s Awards of Merit to a maximum of 10% of the Best of Breed entry, plus Winners Dog and Winners Bitch, along with the Winners of the Veteran, Field Trial, and Hunting Classes. The Award of Merit winners will be selected after the Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Select Dog, Select Bitch and Best of Winners awards are made. All dogs remaining in competition, including Winners Dog and Winners Bitch, are eligible for an Award of Merit. NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING SINGLE DOG ENTRIES Veteran Dog and Veteran Bitch Open to dogs and bitches 8 years old and over. Classes are divided by age: 8 years and under 10 years, 10 years and under 12 years, 12 years and older. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches are allowed to compete in Veteran Classes at independent specialty shows. Only winners of these classes are eligible to compete in Best of Breed competition. Field Trial Dog and Field Trial Bitch Only open to dogs and bitches having placed in Gun Dog Stakes or won a Derby Stake in an AKC licensed or member field trial. Only winners of these classes are eligible to compete in Best of Breed competition. Hunting Dog and Hunting Bitch Open to show champions who have obtained the advanced AKC hunting title of SH or MH. Only winners of these classes are eligible to compete in Best of Breed. NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING MULTIPLE DOG ENTRIES Stud Dog and Brood Bitch Stud Dog Class ~ For dogs and two of their get entered in this show. The awards will be based on the merits of the get. The owner of the stud dog need not be the owner of the get. The stud dog must appear in the ring with his get and be entered in the Stud Dog Class. Brood Bitch Class ~ For bitches and two of their produce entered in this show. The awards will be based on the merits of the produce. The owner of the brood bitch need not be the owner of the produce. The brood bitch must appear in the ring with her produce and be entered in the Brood Bitch Class. Since the judge s decision in these classes will be based on the merit of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in the class will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won this class. While the merits of the stud dog or brood bitch are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the stud dog or brood bitch must be examined to determine if it has a condition that would require disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC policy or the standard for the breed. Brace Class For two dogs or bitches with one or more common owner. No fee is required as a unit. The dogs comprising the brace must be named at the time of the entry. If a dog that is to be part of a brace is not entered in another class, it must be entered for Brace Class only and will require a $25.00 fee. In making entries for Brace Class only, full particulars must be given for each dog on individual entry forms. The entry form of a dog entered in another class and entered as part of a brace must be marked accordingly in the space provided for Additional Classes Brace Class. If more than one brace is entered by the same owner it must be so designated Brace #1, Brace #2, etc. 6

7 CLASSIFICATION FOR THE VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA SPECIALTY SHOW SWEEPSTAKES Sweepstakes is open to all Vizsla dogs and bitches 6 months of age and under 18 months of age on the day of the show. There is a $30.00 entry fee per dog. The Sweepstakes Class must be specified in the Additional Class space on the entry form. Thirty percent of the entry fee is retained by The Vizsla Club of America, Inc. to defray expenses. Seventy percent is allocated toward cash prizes. Each dog or bitch must be entered in one of the regular classes at this show. PROFESSIONAL HANDLERS MAY ONLY HANDLE DOGS THEY OWN. A professional handler (as defined for Sweepstakes entry in AKC s Match Regulations, Chapter 2, Section 11) is any person who distributes rate cards or otherwise advertises himself/herself as handling dogs in the show ring for pay. CLASS DIVISION FOR SWEEPSTAKES Dogs Bitches 6 months to under 9 months 6 months to under 9 months 9 months to under 12 months 9 months to under 12 months 12 months to under 15 months 12 months to under 15 months 15 months to under 18 months 15 months to under 18 months VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Vizsla dogs and bitches 8 years old or over on the day of the show. There is a $30.00 entry fee per dog. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches are allowed to compete in Veteran Sweepstakes Classes. The Veteran Sweepstakes Class must be specified in the Additional Class space on the entry form. Thirty percent of the entry fee is retained by The Vizsla Club of America, Inc. to defray expenses. Seventy percent is allocated toward cash prizes. PROFESSIONAL HANDLERS MAY ONLY HANDLE DOGS THEY OWN. A professional handler (as defined for Sweepstakes entry in AKC s Match Regulations, Chapter 2, Section 11) is any person who distributes rate cards or otherwise advertises himself/herself as handling dogs in the show ring for pay. CLASS DIVISION FOR VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Veteran Dogs Veteran Bitches 8 years to under 10 years 8 years to under 10 years 10 years to under 12 years 10 years to under 12 years 12 years and older 12 years and older DNA NUMBER IS REQUIRED TO ENTER SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES SWEEPSTAKES/VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES Best in Sweepstakes, Best Veteran Sweepstakes Dog and Best Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch will receive a Beaded Casserole Dish on Serving Tray with the win. Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes will receive a Square Cake Plate on a Pedestal. The Vizsla Club of America, Inc. offers rosettes for first through fourth place in each class, and for Best in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes, Best Veteran Sweepstakes Dog and Best Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch. PRIZE MONEY 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 4 or more entries 25% 20% 15% 10% of entry fees for that class 3 entries 30% 23% 17% ~ of entry fees for that class 2 entries 40% 30% ~ ~ of entry fees for that class 1 entry 70% ~ ~ ~ of entry fee for that class 7

8 CLASSIFICATION FOR THE VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION Novice. This shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Open. This class shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show, and who have won three first place awards in a Novice Class in a licensed or member show, with competition present. 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 or Show Secretary at least one-half hour prior to the scheduled start of Junior Showmanship judging at the show. Bitches in season are not eligible to compete. No entry may be changed or cancelled unless notice of the change or cancellation is received in writing by the Superintendent or Show Secretary named in the premium list to receive entries, prior to the closing date and hour for entries, except that a correction may be made from one age division to another provided this transfer is made by the Superintendent or Show Secretary at least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of any Junior Showmanship class at the show. A dog may be substituted for another provided the Superintendent or Show Secretary is notified in writing at least one half-hour prior to judging of any junior showmanship classes at the show. Junior, Intermediate and Senior Classes. Each of the regular classes are divided by age into Junior, Intermediate and Senior Classes. A Junior Class shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show. The Intermediate class shall be for boys and girls who are at least 12 years old and under 15 years old on the day of the show. The Senior Class shall be for the boys and girls who are at least 15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show. Master Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won ten First Places, with competition present, in a Open Class at a licensed or member show. The calendar for this class will be November 1 - October 31 of the following year. All Juniors meeting the criteria for this class are required to enter the Master Class and may change their entry without charge, the day of the show if entries have already closed. Once the eligibility time frame for that year has passed all participants return to the Open Class to compete for the following year. Best Junior Handler. The Vizsla Club of America, Inc. offers a prize for Best Junior Handler. The Junior Handler placed first in each of the regular Junior Showmanship Classes shall automatically be eligible to compete for this prize. Winning first place in an Open Junior Showmanship Class at this show may qualify or count toward qualification for entry in certain future limited Junior Showmanship Classes which have been approved to date by AKC. Write to the American Kennel Club, 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC Note: Junior handlers must put their AKC junior handler number on the entry blank. To get a junior handler number, call the American Kennel Club (919) Be sure that all information for Junior Showmanship Classes is entered on front and back of entry form. NOTICE TO ALL EXHIBITORS Rules Applying to Dog Shows Effective January 1, CHAPTER 11, SECTION 1. No dog shall be exhibited in a licensed or member dog show, except for dogs entered in the Miscellaneous Class unless it is either individually registered in the AKC Stud Book, or individually registered with a foreign registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration. See for complete detail of the rule change. DNA NUMBER REQUIRED ON ENTRY FORM 8

9 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM BOTH SIDES OF ENTRY FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED 2012 VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. NATIONAL EVENTS 2012 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW & SWEEPSTAKES~ & NATIONAL OBEDIENCE TRIAL~ ~ RALLY TRIAL MONDAY, APRIL 30 THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012 SEE PAGE 1 FOR EVENT DATES AND LOCATIONS AND PAGE 5 FOR ENTRY FEES. ENTRIES CLOSE AT NOON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012, OR FOR RALLY WHEN THE LIMIT OF 100 HAS BEEN REACHED AT THE SUPERIN- TENDENT S OFFICE. MAIL ENTRIES TO SHOW SECRETARY, KAREN BURGESS, C/O JACK ONOFRIO DOG SHOWS, PO BOX 25764, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK FEES ARE PAYABLE TO JACK ONOFRIO DOG SHOWS DNA NUMBER REQUIRED I ENCLOSE $ for entry fees (payable in US funds) 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 VIZSLA DNA # SEX DOG (2 3) CLASS 3 SHOW DIVISION CLASS Weight, color, etc. ADDITIONAL OBEDIENCE CLASS RALLY CLASS JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASS CLASSES (Jump Height) (Jump Height) NAME OF (See Back) JR. HANDLER JUNIOR HANDLER AKC # FULL NAME OF DOG Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH: AKC REG. # PAL # PLACE OF BIRTH (list country) FOREIGN REG # & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNERS (PLEASE PRINT) (4) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP +4 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# ADDRESS 9

10 AKC Rules, Regulations 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 therefrom, 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 have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or 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 PREMI- UM 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, 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 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.) 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 entrants. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP. If this entry is for Jr 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 Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? 10

11 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM BOTH SIDES OF ENTRY FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED 2012 VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. NATIONAL EVENTS 2012 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW & SWEEPSTAKES~ & NATIONAL OBEDIENCE TRIAL~ ~ RALLY TRIAL MONDAY, APRIL 30 THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012 SEE PAGE 1 FOR EVENT DATES AND LOCATIONS AND PAGE 5 FOR ENTRY FEES. ENTRIES CLOSE AT NOON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012, OR FOR RALLY WHEN THE LIMIT OF 100 HAS BEEN REACHED AT THE SUPERIN- TENDENT S OFFICE. MAIL ENTRIES TO SHOW SECRETARY, KAREN BURGESS, C/O JACK ONOFRIO DOG SHOWS, PO BOX 25764, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK FEES ARE PAYABLE TO JACK ONOFRIO DOG SHOWS DNA NUMBER REQUIRED I ENCLOSE $ for entry fees (payable in US funds) 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 VIZSLA DNA # SEX DOG (2 3) CLASS 3 SHOW DIVISION CLASS Weight, color, etc. ADDITIONAL OBEDIENCE CLASS RALLY CLASS JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASS CLASSES (Jump Height) (Jump Height) NAME OF (See Back) JR. HANDLER JUNIOR HANDLER AKC # FULL NAME OF DOG Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH: AKC REG. # PAL # PLACE OF BIRTH (list country) FOREIGN REG # & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNERS (PLEASE PRINT) (4) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP +4 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# ADDRESS 11

12 AKC Rules, Regulations 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 therefrom, 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 have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or 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 PREMI- UM 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, 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 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.) 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 entrants. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP. If this entry is for Jr 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 Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? 12

13 CLASSIFICATION FOR THE VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES QUALIFYING SCORE REQUIRED FOR PRIZES IN ALL REGULAR AND TITLING OBEDIENCE CLASSES NOVICE A ~ NOVICE B ~ OPEN A ~ OPEN B ~ UTILITY A ~ UTILITY B BEGINNER NOVICE A & B ~ GRADUATE NOVICE ~ GRADUATE OPEN CLASS VERSATILITY CLASS A dark green qualifying rosette will be awarded to each dog receiving a qualifying score in the regular obedience classes. MOVE-UPS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THIS TRIAL PER AKC REGULATIONS. ARMBANDS FOR THIS TRIAL WILL BE ARRANGED IN DESCENDING JUMP HEIGHT ORDER, STARTING WITH THE HIGHEST JUMP HEIGHT NON-REGULAR OBEDIENCE CLASSES QUALIFYING SCORES NOT REQUIRED FOR PRIZES IN NON-REGULAR OBEDIENCE CLASSES VETERAN ~ BRACE VETERAN CLASS. The Veteran class will be for Vizslas that have an AKC obedience title and are at least seven years old on the date of the trial. The exercises shall be performed and judged as in the Novice Class. Vizslas may be entered in another class or classes for which they are eligible. BRACE CLASS. The Brace Class will be two Vizslas that are eligible under these Regulations and capable of performing the Novice exercises. The dogs need not be owned by the same person but will be handled by one handler. Dogs may be shown unattached or coupled, the coupling device to be not less than six inches in overall length, and whichever method is used will be continued throughout all the exercises. A separate official entry form will be completed in full for each Vizsla entered. Exercises, performances and judging shall be as in the Novice Class. The brace should work in unison at all times. Either one or both dogs may be entered in another class or classes. RALLY TRIAL CLASSES (THIS TRIAL IS LIMITED TO 100 ENTRIES) * RALLY ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE DOG S JUMP HEIGHT* QUALIFYING SCORE REQUIRED FOR ALL PRIZES A Dark Green Qualifying Rosette will be awarded to each dog receiving a qualifying score. MOVE-UPS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THIS TRIAL PER AKC REGULATIONS. NOVICE A ~ NOVICE B ~ ADVANCED A ~ ADVANCED B EXCELLENT A ~ EXCELLENT B NOTE: If you have ever put an AKC Obedience or Rally title on any dog, you MAY NOT enter the Rally Novice A class you MUST enter Rally Novice B. You may enter Advanced and Excellent A classes if your dog does not have a CD title prior to the close of entries. Any dog with an Obedience title MUST be entered in the Rally B classes, no matter who put the title on the dog. ARMBANDS FOR THIS TRIAL WILL BE ARRANGED IN DESCENDING JUMP HEIGHT ORDER, STARTING WITH THE HIGHEST JUMP HEIGHT Refunds for Bitches in Season entered in Rally and Obedience. Please see Page

14 SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS The Parade of Titleholders is open to any Vizsla holding any AKC or VCA title. (The dog does not have to be entered in the regular classes to be in the Parade of Titleholders.) The entry blank must have Parade on it and include the $28.00 parade entry fee. Each dog s name and owner will be announced as it is presented. A separate Parade Section will be published in the show catalog, providing a permanent record of these dogs and their accomplishments. Therefore, all entrants are invited to submit a resume for their dogs along with their entries. See parade form within this publication for further details. THE RESUME MUST NOT EXCEED 50 WORDS. Those exceeding that length will be edited. The Parade Section will reference the armband number as listed in the regular portion of the catalog. The breeder s name, owner, sire and dam will be included in addition to the resume. There is no additional charge for this listing. Each entrant will receive a rosette with the entrant s name imprinted on it. RESCUE PARADE This special parade is intended to acknowledge these wonderful Vizslas that found their way through various means into a new and loving family. Often not much is known about the dog s background, but nonetheless we wish to honor them. Tell us about their journey to your home. The Rescue Parade is open to any Vizsla rescued into a new and loving home. The dog s name will be announced as it is presented. There is no charge for participating in the Rescue Parade. DESCRIBE YOUR DOG S rescue situation and tell us about their new surroundings and home in 100 WORDS OR LESS. As much information that can be used will be included in the Parade Section of the show catalog. There is no additional charge for this listing. Each entrant will receive a rosette with the dog s call name imprinted on it. SERVICE DOG/THERAPY DOG PARADE This special parade is intended to acknowledge these wonderful Vizslas that give service and therapy to the injured, lost and needy. Please acknowledge their sacrifices to humankind. This Parade is open to any Vizsla recognized as a Service/Therapy Dog. The dog s name will be announced as it is presented. There is no charge for participating in the Rescue Parade. DESCRIBE YOUR DOG S accomplishments in 100 WORDS OR LESS. As much information that can be used will be included in the Parade Section of the show catalog. There is no additional charge for this listing. Each entrant will receive a rosette with the dog s call name imprinted on it. JUNIORS PARADE This special parade will honor the Junior handlers in our breed that participate in any AKC venue. Each junior who enters will receive a personalized rosette, and have their name and city/state of residence read aloud to spectators while parading around the ring with their dog. A separate Junior Parade catalog will be distributed at the event There is no charge for participating in the Juniors Parade. GRANDSIRE/GRANDDAM EXHIBITION Each exhibit will be presented in Parade format. A Grandsire/Granddam and one of his/her get/produce and one get/produce from his/her get/produce will be shown together in parade around the ring. EACH unit will be paraded individually. At least one of the two succeeding generations must be entered in the show. There is no entry fee for this exhibition although the Grandsire/Granddam MUST BE REGISTERED with the show chairman, Karen Iacobellis. Please or forward to Karen at myreddogsrule@yahoo.com, the following information about the entrant: name including all AKC & VCA titles earned, date of birth, AKC Registration number. Deadline for acceptance is April 11, A Certificate of Participation will be given to each Grandsire/Granddam exhibited at the 2012 Nationals. A DNA number is required to enter all competitive events. This requirement does not apply to dogs only entered in the Parades. 14

15 PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS PARADE FORM ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED MUST BE TYPED OR BLOCK PRINTED OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Dog s Name Registration Number Call Name Breeder Date of Birth Owner(s) Sire Dam List dog s accomplishments Entry fee is $28.00 ~ MAIL THIS FORM TO SHOW SECRETARY, KAREN BURGESS, C/O JACK ONOFRIO DOG SHOWS, PO BOX 25764, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK FEES ARE PAYABLE TO JACK ONOFRIO DOG SHOWS ENTRIES CLOSE NOON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11,

16 JUNIOR HANDLER, RESCUE DOG, SERVICE DOG/THERAPY DOG PARADE FORM JUNIOR HANDLER PLEASE SUBMIT A PHOTO OF YOURSELF VIA IF YOU WOULD LIKE IT INCLUDED IN THE JUNIOR PARADE CATALOG. Name Jr Handler # RESCUE DOG SERVICE DOG/THERAPY DOG Dog s Call Name Registration # Breeder Date of Birth Owner(s) Sire Dam Provide as Appropriate ~ Junior Handler Bio or Rescue Dog Situation or Service/Therapy Dog s Accomplishments ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED MUST BE TYPED OR BLOCK PRINTED OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please send form by Noon, Wednesday, April 11, 2012 to: Rachel Romano Kelly, 271 Southdale Court, Dunkirk, MD Or to RachelGeordie@yahoo.com 16

17 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS A recording fee of 50 for each dog and an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.00 will be required for each recordable single entry class at any Livensed or Member Club Show or Obedience Trial. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 11, Section 2). An AKC recording fee of $3.50 1st entry and $3.00 additional entry of same dog will be required for each entry in Rally. (American Kennel Club Rally Regulation, Chapter 1, Section 3). These Fees are paid to the American Kennel Club. The Vizsla Club of America, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the owner or owner s agent entering a dog in a class in which it is not eligible to compete, or for entering the same dog twice. The club and its members assume no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or the owner s agent. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. The returned items must be made good by cash or money order before the dog will be allowed in the ring. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies a condition as to its acceptance. 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. INCLUDE ONLY AKC/VCA TITLES ON ENTRY. Exhibitors identification tickets and judging programs will be mailed to the address given on the entry blank. If not received within the time prior to the show, notify Jack Onofrio, PO Box 25764, Oklahoma City, OK Tickets returned by the post office marked undeliverable will be held at the Show Secretary s desk. Please bring your identification tickets to the show. Owners are to have their dogs ready to go into the ring promptly, so judging will not be delayed. Dogs only need to be present for their own judging. Dogs not needed for further judging are excused. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to have his/her dog ready at ringside when the steward calls the class. Owners and/or their handlers are responsible for making sure their dog is present in the ring. This means it is not the responsibility of the ring steward, nor any agent, nor the show-giving club to locate any dog, its owner or handler. There is no American Kennel Club or club rule requiring a judge to wait for an owner or handler to enter the ring. Owners must familiarize themselves with the agreement of the American Kennel Club referred to on the reverse side of the entry blanks that accompany this premium list. Rule books are available at the show or individual copies may be obtained free from the AKC, 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC The club and its officers or members will not be responsible for the loss of or damage to any dog exhibited, whether the result of accident or other causes. It is distinctly understood that every dog at this show is in the care, custody and control of its owner or handler during the entire time of the national events. The club, its officers or members will not assume any responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by an exhibitor or agent. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by veterinarian or judge, barred from competition by action of the show committee, or because the dog is ineligible to compete due to being entered incorrectly. There is no entry fee refund for duplicate entry or for bitches in season (except for those entered in Obedience and Rally). Any exhibitor with a bitch entered in Obedience or Rally, which is in season on the trial date, will be refunded one-half of the obedience or rally entry fee paid. Written notification must be in the hands of the Show Secretary no later than one hour before the start of the trial. The Vizsla Club of America, Inc. may decline any entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness or other causes, and no one shall have any claim or recourse against the club or any official thereof. Entry fees will not be refunded if it is impossible to open or complete the show because of riots, civil disturbances, fires, extreme and or dangerous weather conditions, an act of God, public emergency, acts of a public enemy, or other acts or cause beyond the control of the club or the Show Secretary. Foreign exhibitors must submit entries with checks drawn on U.S. accounts or with international money orders in U.S. funds. 17

18 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS Cont. EXHIBITORS NOTE: Please notify Onofrio Dog Shows of any change of address. Mail All Entries with fees to address on Official AKC Entry Form. All checks issued as prizes are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Lost, stolen, and/or misplaced checks will not be replaced. Checks are valid for 90 days. The Superintendent or Show Secretary is not able to cash checks. Returned checks/invalid credit/debit cards do not constitute a valid entry fee. Fees must be paid in guaranteed funds. Personal checks will not be accepted as replacements for dishonored checks or invalid credit/ debit card payments. The Superintendent will add a collection fee to the amount of each returned check & credit/debit card for completing the transaction and/or reprocessing the entries. Subsequent returned checks & credit cards from the same exhibitor may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. Returned Item Fees: Anyone who submits any payment to the VCA, whether credit card or check, that is later returned by the bank or charged back to the VCA by the superintendent for any reason will be assessed a $30.00 returned item fee by the VCA. Changes, additions or corrections to entry forms must be received in writing prior to close of entries. Those received by telephone are not acceptable. Refunds of $3.00 and less will not be issued, due to the costs of processing. An administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations or changes made prior to close of entries. Facsimile Machine entries for this show will be accepted up to closing time. Both sides of entry form must be submitted. For Mastercard/Discover/Visa/American Express cardholders ONLY, a $5.50 charge will be added to each entry for use of this service. Be sure to include cardholder s name, address, card number, expiration date and signature. Phone number: (405) Facsimile Machine ONLY. Incomplete or illegible FAX entries are not acceptable as a valid entry in a show. Proof of transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Chapter 11, Section 4). Onofrio Dog Shows Telephone Entry Service phone number (405) or toll free (888) : This is for Telephone Entry Service ONLY. For Mastercard/Visa/Discover/American Express cardholders ONLY a $4.75 charge will be added to each entry for use of this service. Office hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Wed 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Online Entry at for entries made with Mastercard/Discover/Visa/American Express. A $2.75 charge will be added to each entry for use of this service. Special delivery & overnight delivery mail address is: 3401 NE 23rd St, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma FOR SPECIAL & OVERNIGHT DELIVERY MAIL ONLY! Exhibitors are governed by all rules or regulations of the American Kennel Club, civil authorities and/or building or location restrictions. Dogs that according to their owners records have completed requirements for a championship after the closing of entries for the show, but whose championships are unconfirmed, may be transferred from one of the regular classes to the Best of Breed competition, provided this transfer is made to the Show Secretary or Superintendent one-half hour prior to the start of regular conformation judging. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Owners are strongly advised to have all vaccinations current on their dogs. Many states require a proof of rabies certificate. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. 18