SPECIALTY SHOWS, SWEEPSTAKES OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS

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1 PREMIUM LIST SPECIALTY SHOWS, SWEEPSTAKES OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS SATURDAY-SUNDAY MAY 20-21, 2017 BASSET HOUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. REGIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 AKC National Owner-Handled Series All 3 Days AKC National Owner-Handled Series FEATHERLY REGIONAL PARK/CANYON RV Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA The theme for our Specialty Weekend is a Beach Partya Come dressed in your tropical prints, mumus, straw hats, shells and flip flops for these shows! Special notice to judges and exhibitors Basset Hounds must be judged on a ramp through all levels of conformation competition. Entries Close 6:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017

2 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS Mail Entries with Fees to CAROLYN SISSON, Show Secretary 6325 Lake Aral, San Diego, CA Entries Close at Show Secretary Office 6:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017, after which time no entries may be accepted, cancelled, changed, substituted, corrected, completed, or signed and no entry fees refunded. Telephoned or FAX entries are not accepted, except through the services listed below. All changes or cancellations must be made in writing and received prior to closing, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6, of the American Kennel Club Dog Show Rules. Telephone changes or cancellations are NOT acceptable. For Telephone/FAX entries or to charge VISA/MasterCard, please contact: Best in Show Entries/Show Connections (800) ; Entries On Time (800) ; MB-F (800) ; K-9 Entry Service (800) All entry forms must be signed, and photocopies must include the back with the agreement, otherwise the entry cannot be accepted and will be returned. This Club and/or its Show Secretary assume no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry form by the owner or the owner s agent, for entering the same dog twice, or for entering a dog in a class in which it is ineligible to complete. ENTRY FEES MUST BE IN UNITED STATES FUNDS. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Club and/or its Show Secretary will add a $10.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks for the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis for future events of the Club. The returned check MUST BE MADE GOOD by cash or money order BEFORE the dog(s) will be allowed in the ring. Effective for all events held after January 1, 2008, the AKC will collect a $3.00 Event Service Fee for the first entry of a dog and a $3.00 service fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single entry classes, in all AKC licensed and member club events. (There is no recording fee or event service fee for sweepstakes, futurities, brace/team, multi-dog classes, or special attractions.) The current $.50 recording fee will continue to be collected. (Chapter 11, Section 2, Rules Applying to Dog Shows, published by the American Kennel Club.) Dogs which according to their owners records have completed the 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 the transfer is made by the Show Secretary at least onehalf hour prior to the start of any regular conformation judging at the show. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 11, Section 6.) 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. ENTRY FEES (each day) (The following includes the $3.00 event service fees and the $.50 or $3.00 recording fees, where applicable.) First entry in Conformation or Obedience(Rally is a Separate Event)...$30.00 (except Puppy, Bred-by-Exhibitor, Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Classes) 6-9 mos., 9-12 mos., and Bred-by-Exhibitor classes...$26.00 Stud Dog and Brood Bitch Classes...$18.00 Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes (Veterans need not be entered in another Class) (Saturday & Sunday only).. $18.00 Each additional class in Conformation or Obedience (incl. Stud Dog and Brood Bitch)...$18.00 Junior Showmanship (Saturday only)... $10.00 Parade of Title Holders (Saturday only)...$18.00 Brace Class (as a unit) as an additional class... $18.00 Brace Class (if not entered in another class)... each dog $30.00 First entry in Rally...$30.00 Each additional class in Rally... $18.00 AKC NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES ALL THREE DAYS All dogs that are owner-handled and are not solely owned or exhibited by professional handlers* meet the requirements for this competition. Exhibitors must declare their dog is Owner-Handled eligible at the time of entry using the check box on the entry form. Eligible dogs will be identified by an asterisk in the steward s book & the catalog. Dogs must be handled throughout the breed level competition for the regular show by an eligible owner*. Professional handlers, household National Owner-Handled Series members and assistants to current professional handlers may not exhibit the dog in any breed competition during the entire show. Owner-Handled Best of Breed will be selected from the dogs that are competing in the Best of Breed competition including Winners Dog, Winners Bitch and winners of the non-regular classes. *Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or represented themselves as handling dogs for pay or received payment for handling a dog within the last five years. 2 Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club/Basset Hound Club of America, Inc. AKC

3 EVENTS # , # , # , # AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERN THESE SHOWS FORTY-SECOND & FORTY-THIRD SPECIALTY SHOWS & SWEEPSTAKES TWENTY-THIRD & TWENTY-FOURTH OBEDIENCE TRIALS, FIFTH & SIXTH RALLY TRIALS GREATER SAN DIEGO BASSET HOUND CLUB (A.K.C. Licensed) Unbenched SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 20-21, 2017 FEATHERLY REGIONAL PARK Santa Ana Canyon Road Anaheim, California THESE SHOWS WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS Show Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Consult Judging Program for time of judging. American Kennel Club Certification Permission has been granted by The American Kennel Club for holding of these events under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. JAMES P. CROWLEY, Secretary OFFICERS President... Terri Asher Vice-President... Janet Hicks Treasurer... Bill Nolan Recording Secretary...Linda Pardee Corresponding Secretary... Marianne Lovejoy Doheny Park Road #122, Capistrano, CA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marty Hicks Christine Machleit Jo NewMyer Jackie Nolan Linda Ott John Schwartz SHOW COMMITTEES Show Chairman... Bill Nolan PO Box 399, Fallbrook, CA (714) Show Co-Chairman...John Schwartz 4575 Mt. La Platta Pl, San Diego, CA (619) and All Officers and Directors of the Club Prizes... Terri Asher, Janet Hicks, Marianne Lovejoy Trophy Table... Desiree Pinkney Hospitality (lunch & dinner).terri Asher & Janet Hicks Ring setup coordinator... Jackie Nolan Hospitality (morning)... Mickey & Jim Cauley Grounds...John Schwartz Raffle... Tillie Beeler, Christine Machleit SHOW OFFICIALS Photographer...Bettina Bienefeld Following the specialty, photographs will be posted on her website bettinabienefeld.zenfolio.com Veterinarian on call/24 Hour Emergency Animal Hospital...Yorba Regional Animal Hospital 8290 E. Crystal Dr., Anaheim, CA 92807, Telephone: (714) SATURDAY JUDGES Dr. CAROLYN HENSLEY Conformation & Junior Showmanship 4037 Phelan Rd., Ste. A181, Phelan, CA Dr. PAMELA C.REGAN All Obedience & Rally Classes 504 Rindge Ln., Redondo Beach, CA Mrs. LUANNE DUUS Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes 800 North Mountain View Place, Fullerton, CA SUNDAY JUDGES Ms. SHEILA PASKE Conformation 1622 Cottonwood St., Woodland, CA Dr. PAMELA C.REGAN All Obedience & Rally Classes 504 Rindge Ln., Redondo Beach, CA Dr. CASSIDY JACKSON, DVM Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA SHOW SECRETARY CAROLYN SISSON 6325 Lake Aral, San Diego, CA (619) Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club 3

4 CLASSIFICATION (GSDBHC - Saturday & Sunday unless noted) REGULAR CLASSES Puppy Dogs, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Bitches, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Dogs, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Puppy Bitches, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Dogs, 12 mos. & under 18 mos. Bitches, 12 mos. & under 18 mos. Amateur Owner-Handled Dogs Amateur Owner-Handled Bitches Bred-by-Exhibitor Dogs Bred-by-Exhibitor Bitches American Bred Dogs Open Dogs American Bred Bitches Open Bitches NON-REGULAR CLASSES, INVOLVING SINGLE DOG ENTRIES AGE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR VETERANS DIFFER BETWEEN THE GSDBHC SPECIALTY SHOWS AND THE BHCA REGIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING. VETERAN DOG CLASS - For dogs six (6) years of age and older. VETERAN BITCH CLASS - For bitches six (6) years of age and older. Note: Neutered dogs and spayed bitches may be entered in Veteran Classes at independent specialty shows and by virtue of winning the class may compete for Best of Breed. FIELD TRIAL DOG CLASS FIELD TRIAL BITCH CLASS The Field Trial Dog and Bitch Classes are open to any Basset Hound which has placed in an AKC member or licensed Field Trial. Judging will be on conformation only and by virtue of winning the class may compete for Best of Breed. A photocopy of the ribbon earned must accompany the entry in the Field Trials classes. A neutered dog or a spayed bitch cannot be entered in the Field Trial classes. 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. Dogs which according to their owner's records have completed the requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed. The entry and showing of dogs whose championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 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 A.K.C." BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR (Saturday Only) RULES: The same rules that apply to eligibility to compete in the regular Bred-By-Exhibitor classes apply to eligibility to compete in Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Breed. During the course of regular breed judging, the assigned judge will select a Best Bred-By-Exhibitor from the class winners of the Bred-By-Exhibitor classes. This will be done after Best of Breed judging unless the Best Bred-By-Exhibitor award is automatic: Example: An entry from the Bred-By-Exhibitor classes is awarded Best of Winners or Best of Breed. Only the dog and bitch undefeated in it s Bred-By-Exhibitor class are eligible for Best Bred-By-Exhibitor Competition. If the first place winner is not present the second place winner may not compete. NON-REGULAR CLASSES, INVOLVING MULTIPLE DOG ENTRIES As the Judge s decision in the Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, and Brace Classes will be based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in any one or more of these classes will be eligible for Best of Breed or Best of Variety Competition by virtue of having won these classes. STUD DOG CLASS For Stud Dogs and a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 of their 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. Additionally, Get appearing with a Stud Dog must also be entered individually at this Specialty. Neutered dogs may be shown in this class. BROOD BITCH CLASS Same as Stud Dog Class, substitute Brood Bitches for Stud Dogs, Produce for Get and Spayed for Neutered. BRACE For two (2) dogs or bitches of the same recognized breed or variety that are similar in appearance, performing in unison, and presented by a maximum of two handlers. Both dogs competing in brace competition must have at least one common owner. Brace Fee is $18.00 for the Unit. If not entered in a Regular Class, fee is $30.00 per dog. JUDGES AWARD OF MERIT The Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club offers 1 Award of Merit for every 6 competing in the Best of Breed competition, to be presented in addition to but not including Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Select Dog and Select Bitch. There will be a special Rosette for each Award of Merit recipient. The judge may at his or her discretion award all or none of the rosettes. Receiving an Award of Merit is indeed a significant honor. PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS (Saturday only) For all dogs holding an AKC title in conformation, obedience, tracking or field trials. The fee is $ A large beautiful rosette with the dog s name in top-quality goldleaf on 16 streams will be presented. OBEDIENCE TRIALS CLASSIFICATION (GSDBHC - Saturday & Sunday Only) OBEDIENCE CLASSIFICATIONS OBEDIENCE REGULAR CLASSES RALLY REGULAR CLASSES Novice A Novice B Open A Open B Novice A Novice B Advanced A Advanced B OBEDIENCE OPTIONAL TITLING CLASSES Excellent A Excellent B Beginner Novice A Beginner Novice B Pre-Novice Graduate Novice Pre-Open Graduate Open 4 Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club

5 SWEEPSTAKES (GSDBHC - Saturday & Sunday Only) Saturday Judge: Mrs. Luanne Duus Sunday Judge: Dr. Cassidy Jackson, DVM The Sweepstakes is open to all Basset Hounds 6 months of age and under 18 months of age on the day of the show. All entries in the Sweepstakes MUST be entered in one of the Regular Classes at this show. Indicate Sweepstakes and age division on the regular entry form under Additional Class. Entry for Sweepstakes is $ No Champions may be shown in the Sweepstakes. Professional and/or Paid Handlers may only show dogs they own in Sweepstakes. CLASSIFICATION Puppy Dogs, 6 mos. and under 9 mos. Puppy Bitches, 6 mos. and under 9 mos. Puppy Dogs, 9 mos. and under 12 mos. Dogs, 12 mos. and under 18 mos. Puppy Bitches, 9 mos. and under 12 mos. Bitches, 12 mos. and under 18 mos. SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES Division of Stake: The Club will retain 30% of total Sweepstakes entry fees. The remainder of the stake for each class to be divided in the following manner: FIRST PLACE-40% SECOND PLACE-30% THIRD PLACE-20% FOURTH PLACE-10% For classes with fewer than four entries, prizes will be distributed proportionately. VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES (GSDBHC - Saturday & Sunday Only) Saturday Judge: Mrs. Luanne Duus Sunday Judge: Dr. Cassidy Jackson, DVM Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Basset Hounds 6 years of age and older on the day of the show. Veterans need not be entered in any other class. Indicate Veteran Sweepstakes and age division on the regular entry form under Additional Class. Entry for Veteran Sweepstakes is $ Professional and/or Paid Handlers may only show dogs they own in Veteran Sweepstakes. CLASSIFICATION Dogs, 6 years and under 9 years Bitches, 6 years and under 9 years Dogs, 9 years and under 11 years Dogs, 11 years and over Bitches, 9 years and under 11 years Bitches, 11 years and over VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES Division of Stake: The Club will retain 30% of total Veteran Sweepstakes entry fees. The remainder of the stake for each class to be divided in the following manner: FIRST PLACE-40% SECOND PLACE- 30% THIRD PLACE-20% FOURTH PLACE-10% For classes with fewer than four entries, prizes will be distributed proportionately. RIBBON AWARDS (each day unless otherwise noted) Regular Classes Non-Regular Classes FIRST PRIZE Blue Rosette FIRST PRIZE Rose Rosette SECOND PRIZE Red Ribbon SECOND PRIZE Brown Ribbon THIRD PRIZE Yellow Ribbon THIRD PRIZE Light Green Ribbon FOURTH PRIZE White Ribbon FOURTH PRIZE Gray Ribbon WINNERS Purple Rosette RESERVE WINNERS Purple and White Rosette BEST OF WINNERS Blue and White Rosette BEST OF BREED Purple and Gold Rosette BEST OF OPPOSITE TO BEST OF BREED Red and White Rosette SELECT DOG AND SELECT BITCH Light Blue and White Rosette BEST OF BREED, OWNER-HANDLED Maroon Rosette AWARD OF MERIT Blue and Gold Rosette RIBBON AWARDS (GSDBHC - Saturday & Sunday unless otherwise noted) HIGH SCORING BASSET HOUND IN REGULAR OBEDIENCE CLASSES Blue and Gold Rosette QUALIFYING SCORE IN OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSES Dark Green Ribbon BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPSTAKES Pink and Green Rosette BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPSTAKES Lavender Rosette BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Pink and Green Rosette BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN VETERANS SWEEPSTAKES Lavender Rosette BEST JUNIOR HANDLER (Saturday only) Rose and Green Rosette TITLE PARADE (Saturday only) Blue and Gold Rosette BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR (Saturday only) Purple and Teal Rosette BREEDER OF BEST OF BREED (Sunday only) Red and Gold Rosette Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club 5

6 TROPHIES & PRIZES Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club Saturday, May 20, 2017 The GSDBHC offers prizes by Lynda Corneille SWAK Winchester Basset Pottery and Beach themed items for the following: BOB Coffee Mug, Sugar Bowl & Creamer; BOW Basset Figurine ; BOS Basset Salt & Pepper Shakers Select Dog/Bitch Basset Tealight Holder; AOM Mini Beach Bag with Dog Treats Winners Dog/Bitch Basset Tealight Holder; NOHS Basset Votive Holder 1st Prize Mini Beach Bags; 2nd-4th Surfboard Keychain Stud Dog/Brood Bitch Basset Tealight Holder Brace Camo Dog Collar; Junior Showman Dog Related Item Obedience/Rally Highest Scoring Basset Hound in Trial Quilted Wall Hanging Obedience/Rally 1st-4th Embroidered Slobber Rags CHALLENGE TROPHIES ALL CHALLENGE TROPHIES A $ deposit per trophy is required of any winner wishing to take possession until the next Specialty, except for very special circumstances, to be determined by the Trophy Chairman and the Club s Board. Trophy must be returned to the Trophy Chairman in satisfactory condition prior to official start of the next Specialty Show. Any damage will be deducted from deposit and balance if any, returned to depositor. Engraving charges will be reimbursed upon presentation of bill to Club Treasurer. No trophies will be mailed. The following trophies are offered by various donors through the Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club for competition at it s Specialty Shows only. For permanent possession these trophies must be won three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog or bitch nor at consecutive shows. BEST OF BREED The Splash Challenge Trophy, in honor of GCHG Splash's The Professor R.O.M. and Ch. Me-Don's Ol' South's Top Priority R.O.M., a Waterford Vase on a Walnut Base, offered by Bill, Jo Ann, Jackie, & Will Nolan. BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED The Splash Challenge Trophy, in honor of Ch. Splash s Tsunami of Woodhaven Moosie, a Decorative Pewter Loving Cup on a Wooden Base, offered by Bill, Jo Ann, & Jacqueline Nolan. BEST OF WINNERS The Tailgate Challenge Trophy, in memory of Tailgate s Sounder, a Silver Plated Champagne Cooler on Walnut Base, offered by Gail Allen and Gill Tankard, retired and re-donated by Bill, Jo Ann, Jackie and Will Nolan in honor of Ch. Splash's Sunset and GCH Splash's Riverboat Gambler. WINNERS DOG Hand-blown Crystal Bowl on Walnut Base Challenge Trophy in memory of Ch. Hallmark Malcolm, originally offered by Bob and Elain Cortner, retired and re-donated by Bill, Jo Ann, Jackie, & Will in honor of Ch. Splash's Wild Thing R.O.M., Ch Splash's Rusty, & Splash's Riverboat Gambler. WINNERS BITCH The Castlehill's Challenge Trophy, an Aluminum Platter with Rabbit motif by Arthur Court, with Wooden Display Base, originally offered by Jim and Sharon Dok, retired and generously re-donated by Jo Ann, Bill, Jackie, & Will Nolan in honor of Ch. Splash's Sunset, Ch. Splash's La Jolla, & Ch. Splash's The Movie Star. SELECT DOG The U.K. Bassets Challenge Trophy, a Silver Plated Basset Hound mounted on a Mahogany Base, is presented by Sheila Adams, in memory of "Bomber" Ch. Windsock's Bomber Harris U.K. STUD DOG The Splash Challenge Trophy, in memory of Ch. Me-Don s Ol South s Top Priority R.O.M. Topper, offered by Jacqueline, Jo Ann & Bill Nolan & Shirley and Arthur Ponsart. BROOD BITCH The Splash Challenge Trophy, in memory of Ch. Woodhaven s Windy City R.O.M. Breezy, a Silver Bowl on a Wooden Base, offered by Bill, Jo Ann, & Jacqueline Nolan. BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES Ornate Silver Ice Bucket with handles on a Walnut Base originally offered in memory of Rick Reed, retired and re-donated by Bill, Jo Ann, Jackie & Will Nolan, in honor of Ch. Splash's My Girl, Ch. Splash's Peanut Butter Cup, & Ch. Splash's Showboat. HIGHEST SCORING BASSET HOUND IN TRIAL The Helix Challenge Trophy, a Basset on a Walnut Base retired by Marianne Lovejoy is re-donated in honor of Robin, Roxy and Kahuna and awarded to the Basset Hound with the Highest Qualifying Score from the Regular Classes. SMILE YOU MAY BE ON CAMERA All rights to LIVE STREAM, VIDEO TAPE, PHOTOGRAPH or otherwise exploit these events are vested in THE GREATER SAN DIEGO BASSET HOUND CLUB, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made by the Club. All persons and animals on the showgrounds at any time while these shows are in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant to the Club and its partners the right to photograph, televise, video tape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. 6 Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club

7 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Basset Hound Club of America, Inc. Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club Featherly Regional Park Santa Ana Canyon Road Anaheim, California EVENTS# EVENTS# or EVENTS# or Friday, May 19, 2017 Saturday, May 20, 2017 Sunday, May 21, 2017 CHECK WHICH DAY(S) ENTERING. IF ENTERING DIFFERENT CLASSES, USE A NEW ENTRY FORM Entry Fees (each day): (Entry Fees include a 50 AKC Recording Fee and a $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee.) First Entry in Conformation or Obedience (Rally is a Separate Event)... $30.00 Junior Showmanship (Saturday Only)... $10.00 (except BBE, Puppy, Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Classes) Parade of Title Holders (Saturday only) mos., 9-12 mos. and Bred-by-Exhibitor Classes Brace Class (as a unit) as an additional class Stud Dog & Brood Bitch Classes Brace Class (if not entered in another class) each dog Puppy & Veteran Sweeps (Veterans need not be entered in another Class) (Sat & Sun) First Entry in Rally Additional Classes in Rally Additional Classes in Conformation or Obedience (incl. Stud Dog, Brood Bitch)... Make all checks payable to: Mail entries with fees to: Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club (GSDBHC) Carolyn Sisson, Show Secretary 6325 Lake Aral, San Diego, CA Entries Close: 6 P.M., Wednesday May 3, 2017 I enclose $...for entry fees. IMPORTANT-READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE BEFORE FILLING OUT. Numbers in boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in the box. (PLEASE PRINT) BREED VARIETY 1 SEX BASSET HOUND Pre-Paid Catalog $7.00 each (include payment with entry fee.) DOG 2 3 CLASS SHOW DIVISION 3 CLASS Weight, color, etc. ADDITIONAL CLASSES OBEDIENCE CLASS (Jump Height) RALLY CLASS (Jump Height) JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NAME OF JR. HANDLER (Must also fill out back of entry form) JR. HANDLER NUMBER FULL (Include AKC titles only) NAME OF DOG AKC NO. PAL/ILP NO. FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY BREEDER Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH USA Other: Do not print the above in Catalog SIRE DAM 4 ACTUAL OWNER(S) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPCODE OWNER/HANDLED ELIGIBLE YES NO 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 TEL. ( )

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9 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Basset Hound Club of America, Inc. Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club Featherly Regional Park Santa Ana Canyon Road Anaheim, California EVENTS# EVENTS# or EVENTS# or Friday, May 19, 2017 Saturday, May 20, 2017 Sunday, May 21, 2017 CHECK WHICH DAY(S) ENTERING. IF ENTERING DIFFERENT CLASSES, USE A NEW ENTRY FORM Entry Fees (each day): (Entry Fees include a 50 AKC Recording Fee and a $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee.) First Entry in Conformation or Obedience (Rally is a Separate Event)... $30.00 Junior Showmanship (Saturday Only)... $10.00 (except BBE, Puppy, Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Classes) Parade of Title Holders (Saturday only) mos., 9-12 mos. and Bred-by-Exhibitor Classes Brace Class (as a unit) as an additional class Stud Dog & Brood Bitch Classes Brace Class (if not entered in another class) each dog Puppy & Veteran Sweeps (Veterans need not be entered in another Class) (Sat & Sun) First Entry in Rally Additional Classes in Rally Additional Classes in Conformation or Obedience (incl. Stud Dog, Brood Bitch)... Make all checks payable to: Mail entries with fees to: Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club (GSDBHC) Carolyn Sisson, Show Secretary 6325 Lake Aral, San Diego, CA Entries Close: 6 P.M., Wednesday May 3, 2017 I enclose $...for entry fees. IMPORTANT-READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE BEFORE FILLING OUT. Numbers in boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in the box. (PLEASE PRINT) BREED VARIETY 1 SEX BASSET HOUND Pre-Paid Catalog $7.00 each (include payment with entry fee.) DOG 2 3 CLASS SHOW DIVISION 3 CLASS Weight, color, etc. ADDITIONAL CLASSES OBEDIENCE CLASS (Jump Height) RALLY CLASS (Jump Height) JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NAME OF JR. HANDLER (Must also fill out back of entry form) JR. HANDLER NUMBER FULL (Include AKC titles only) NAME OF DOG AKC NO. PAL/ILP NO. FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY BREEDER Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH USA Other: Do not print the above in Catalog SIRE DAM 4 ACTUAL OWNER(S) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPCODE OWNER/HANDLED ELIGIBLE YES NO 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 TEL. ( )

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11 Novice Junior Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Place awards with competition present in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Novice Intermediate Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years old and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Place awards with competition present in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Novice Senior Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Place awards with competition present in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Open Junior Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Place awards with competition present in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Open Intermediate Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years old and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Place awards with competition present in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Open Senior Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Place awards with competition present in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Master Class: This class will be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have won the 10 first place wins in an Open class with competition to be eligible to enter the Limited C lass Competition. 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 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 complete for the following year. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Saturday Only Judge: Dr. Carolyn Hensley Each dog handled in a Junior Showmanship Class must be entered in one of the Breed or Obedience Classes at the show, or must be entered for Junior Showmanship only. However, a dog may be substituted. Such substitution must be accompanied by an official AKC entry form. All such substitution must be made one half-hour prior to the judging of any Junior Showmanship Classes at the show. Each dog must be owned or co-owned by the Junior Handler or by the Junior Handler's father, mother, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, grandfather or grandmother, including step and half relations or by a member of the Junior Handler's household. Every dog entered for Junior Showmanship must be eligible to compete in Dog Shows or in Obedience Trials. BITCHES IN SEASON ARE NOT ELI- GIBLE. A dog that has been excused or disqualified by a Breed Judge or by a Bench Show Committee may still be handled in Junior Showmanship if eligible to compete in Obedience Trials. A dog that has been rejected, dismissed, or excused by the Veterinarian for the protection of the other dogs at the show or for the protection of the dog excused may not be handled in Junior Showmanship. Junior Handlers who win a third Novice Class with competition present after the closing of entries for a show may transfer their entry from the Novice Class to the Open Class provided that this transfer is made by the Superintendent at least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of any regular conformation judging or one half-hour to the scheduled start of Junior Showmanship judging at the show, whichever is earlier. Winning of first place in an Open Class at this show may qualify or count toward qualification for entry in certain future limited Junior Showmanship Classes. For information on eligibility requirements for limited Junior Showmanship Classes which have been approved to date by AKC, go online at Junior Handler's must include their AKC Junior Handler identification number on the entry blank. You may obtain your number by calling the AKC (919) Notice: Be sure all information for Junior Showmanship Classes is entered on the front and back of the entry form. CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TESTING The Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club is offering Canine Good Citizenship Testing, Friday afternoon following the Basset Hound Club of America Regional Specialty show (approximately 3:30 PM), Fee: $10. Dogs must be 6 months of age or older and wear a well-fitting buckle or slip collar of leather, fabric or chain. All tests will be performed on lead, which must be leather or fabric. Please bring your dog s comb or brush. Qualifying dogs will receive a copy of the test form which can be sent to AKC, along with an $8 recording fee, to receive AKC s official CGC certificate suitable for framing. As an alternative, you may send the test form to the AKC, along with a $20 processing fee, to receive the CGC certificate and, then you may use the suffix CGC after the dog s name, and CGC will be added to the dog s title record. DOG SHOW TOUR To help our spectators understand the classes, ring procedure, championship points system and dog show etiquette, The Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club is offering tours of our show Saturday throughout the day. To participate, please register at the catalog table. NEW EXHIBITOR BRIEFING To help our new exhibitors feel more comfortable showing their own dogs, The Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club is offering a New Exhibitor Briefing Saturday morning. To be participate, please register at the catalog table one half-hour before judging begins. Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club 11

12 TROPHIES & PRIZES Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club Sunday, May 21, 2017 The GSDBHC offers the following prizes: BOB Quilted Dog Bed and Beach Towel; BOW Large Beach Towel BOS Brown Plush Crate Pad and Fish Beach Towel; Select Dog/Bitch Brown Plush Crate Pads AOM Ivory Crate Pads; Winners Dog Blue Plush Crate Pad; Winners Bitch Pink Plush Crate Pad Stud Dog/Brood Bitch Ivory Crate Pad; NOHS Large Beach Towel 1st Place Beach Themed Votive Holder; 2nd-4th Flip Flop Keychain Brace Camo Cell Phone Holder Obedience/Rally Highest Scoring Basset Hound in Trial Quilted Bag Obedience/Rally 1st-4th Embroidered Slobber Rags ON DISPLAY SUNDAY To honor the winners of: BREEDER OF BEST OF BREED Bill Duncan presents the "Marilyn Duncan Memorial Trophy", a bronze casting of a Basset Hound (number 94 in a limited edition of 100 castings) mounted on a walnut base with a brass plaque. Marilyn was involved in basset activities for many years as a club member and breed fancier. Please take time to view this trophy displayed on the trophy table. This trophy will always remain in the possession of the Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club. CHALLENGE TROPHIES ALL CHALLENGE TROPHIES A $ deposit per trophy is required of any winner wishing to take possession until the next Specialty, except for very special circumstances, to be determined by the Trophy Chairman and the Club s Board. Trophy must be returned to the Trophy Chairman in satisfactory condition prior to official start of the next Specialty Show. Any damage will be deducted from deposit and balance if any, returned to depositor. Engraving charges will be reimbursed upon presentation of bill to Club Treasurer. No trophies will be mailed. The following trophies are offered by various donors through the Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club for competition at it s Specialty Shows only. For permanent possession these trophies must be won three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog or bitch nor at consecutive shows. BEST OF BREED The Splash Challenge Trophy, in honor of GCHG Splash s The Professor R.O.M., an Arthur Court Tray mounted on a Walnut Base, offered by Bill, Jo Ann, Jackie, & Will Nolan. BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED The Cup of Joy Challenge Trophy, in honor of Ch. Woebgon's Kickapoo Joy Juice, a Silver Plate Loving Cup on a Handcrafted Wood Base, offered by Don and Pam Bullock. BEST OF WINNERS The Desiree Acres Challenge Trophy, a Rosewood Plaque with a vintage gold-tone metal basset figure, offered by Ron and Mary Lukins of Desiree Acres Bassets WINNERS DOG The Wild West Challenge Trophy, a Silver Cup on Wood Base in honor of Ch. Wild West I m Your Huckleberry, offered by Denise and John Schwartz. WINNERS BITCH The Beachside Challenge Trophy, a Sandicast Basset Statue on a Custom Wood Base, offered by Cathy & Nathan Wheeler. STUD DOG The Rebelglen Challenge Trophy, in memory of Ch. Rebelglen s Beamer, R.O.M., a Basset Figurine on a Custom Wood Base, offered by John & Jo NewMyer. BROOD BITCH The Maka Koa Challenge Trophy, in honor of GCH Symphony and Splash s Triple Lindy "Dee Dee," features a Basset profile laser-etched in a crystal sculpture atop a Brazilian Cherry Wood base, offered by Mary, Marty and Janet Hicks. BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES The Beachside Challenge Trophy, a Basset Hound Puppy Figurine in honor of Ch. Splash s Beachside s Big Kahuna offered by Marianne Lovejoy and Cathy Wheeler. HIGHEST SCORING BASSET HOUND IN TRIAL The Beachside Challenge Trophy, in honor of Ch. Splash s Beachside s Girl in the Curl, CD, RA, NAP, NJP, a Basset Hound figurine on a wood base, offered by Marianne Lovejoy and Cathy Wheeler. CATALOG PRE-ORDERS To better help us produce enough catalogs for everyone wanting one, we are offering the opportunity to preorder your catalog at a discount. Cost of pre-ordered catalogs is $7. Only a limited number will be available for purchase at the show at a cost of $10. CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX ON ENTRY FORM AND PAY WITH ENTRIES. Pre-ordered catalogs may be picked-up one hour before judging starts. **FREE CATALOG WITH PURCHASE OF FULL-PAGE COLOR CATALOG AD** 12 Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club

13 EVENT # AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERN THESE SHOWS REGIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW BASSET HOUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (A.K.C. Licensed) Unbenched FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 FEATHERLY REGIONAL PARK Santa Ana Canyon Road Anaheim, California THIS SHOW WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS Show Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Consult Judging Program for time of judging. American Kennel Club Certification Permission has been granted by The American Kennel Club for holding of these events under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. JAMES P. CROWLEY, Secretary OFFICERS President...Bobbi Brandt First Vice-President... Robert E. (Gene) McDonald Second Vice-President...Brian Pechtold Treasurer... Brian Visokay Recording Secretary... Carol Makowski Corresponding Secretary...Anne Testoni DIRECTORS Ken Engle Randy Frederiksen Dee Hagy Marianne Lovejoy Susan Smyth AKC Delegate...Sanda Launey SHOW COMMITTEES Show Chairman... Bill Nolan PO Box 399, Fallbrook, CA (714) Show Co-Chairman...John Schwartz 4575 Mt. La Platta Pl, San Diego, CA (619) and All Officers and Directors of the Club Prizes... Terri Asher, Janet Hicks, Marianne Lovejoy Ring setup coordinator... Jackie Nolan Grounds... John Schwartz SHOW OFFICIALS Photographer...Bettina Bienefeld Photographs will be posted on her website BettinaBienefeld.com Veterinarian on call/24 Hour Emergency Animal Hospital...Yorba Regional Animal Hospital 8290 E. Crystal Dr., Anaheim, CA 92807, Telephone: (714) SHOW SECRETARY CAROLYN SISSON 6325 Lake Aral, San Diego, CA Phone/Fax (to fax, call first) JUDGE Ms. Sylvie McGee Conformation 7023 Woodard Bay Rd. NE, Olympia, WA A SCENTING WE WILL GO... FUN HUNT SCENTING GAME FRIDAY MAY 19, 2017, 1/2 hour after conformation BRING YOUR PUPPIES, YOUR ADULT DOGS, YOUR VETERANS TOO JOIN IN TO SEE SCENT HOUNDS IN ACTION $3.00 PARTICIPATION DONATION PER DOG PARTICIPATION GIFTS FOR BEST IN HUNT AND 1st 4th RUNNERS UP Basset Hound Club of America, Inc. 13

14 CLASSIFICATION (BHCA REGIONAL - Friday Only) REGULAR CLASSES Puppy Dogs, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Bitches, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Dogs, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Puppy Bitches, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Dogs, 12 mos. & under 18 mos. Bitches, 12 mos. & under 18 mos. Amateur Owner-Handled Dogs Amateur Owner-Handled Bitches Bred-by-Exhibitor Dogs Bred-by-Exhibitor Bitches American Bred Dogs Open Dogs American Bred Bitches Open Bitches NON-REGULAR CLASSES, INVOLVING SINGLE DOG ENTRIES AGE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR VETERANS DIFFER BETWEEN THE GSDBHC SPECIALTY SHOWS AND THE BHCA REGIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING. VETERAN DOG CLASS - For dogs seven (7) years of age and older. VETERAN BITCH CLASS - For bitches seven (7) years of age and older. Note: Neutered dogs and spayed bitches may be entered in Veteran Classes at independent specialty shows and by virtue of winning the class may compete for Best of Breed. FIELD TRIAL DOG CLASS FIELD TRIAL BITCH CLASS The Field Trial Dog and Bitch Classes are open to any Basset Hound which has placed in an AKC member or licensed Field Trial. Judging will be on conformation only and by virtue of winning the class may compete for Best of Breed. A photocopy of the ribbon earned must accompany the entry in the Field Trials classes. A neutered dog or a spayed bitch cannot be entered in the Field Trial classes. 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. Dogs which according to their owner's records have completed the requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed. The entry and showing of dogs whose championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 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 A.K.C." NON-REGULAR CLASSES, INVOLVING MULTIPLE DOG ENTRIES As the Judge s decision in the Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, and Brace Classes will be based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in any one or more of these classes will be eligible for Best of Breed or Best of Variety Competition by virtue of having won these classes. STUD DOG CLASS For Stud Dogs and a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 of their 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. Additionally, Get appearing with a Stud Dog must also be entered individually at this Specialty. Neutered dogs may be shown in this class. BROOD BITCH CLASS Same as Stud Dog Class, substitute Brood Bitches for Stud Dogs, Produce for Get and Spayed for Neutered. BRACE For two (2) dogs or bitches of the same recognized breed or variety that are similar in appearance, performing in unison, and presented by a maximum of two handlers. Both dogs competing in brace competition must have at least one common owner. Brace Fee is $18.00 for the Unit. If not entered in a Regular Class, fee is $30.00 per dog. JUDGES AWARD OF MERIT At a Basset Hound Club of America Regional Specialty Show, the judge may bestow, at his or her discretion, up to five (5) Awards of Merit to exhibits other than the Basset awarded Best of Breed. This includes Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex and Select Dog/Bitch. The number of Awards of Merit is based upon the number of Basset Hounds competing in the Best of Breed competition. One Award of Merit may be given if there are five (5) to fourteen (14) Basset Hounds competing for Best of Breed, and one additional Award of Merit may be given for each additional ten (10) Basset Hounds competing in the Best of Breed competition up to the maximum of five (5) Awards of Merit. Trophies and Prizes - BHCA REGIONAL (Friday) The GSDBHC offers the following prizes: BOB Double Bowl Decorative Raised Dog Bowl BOW Single Bowl Decorative Raised Dog Bowl BOS Single Raised Dog Bowl and Dog Treats Select Dog/Bitch Single Raised Dog Bowl AOM Single Dog Bowl and Dog Treats Winners Dog & Bitch Engraved Glass Treat Jar Brace PHAT Dog Food Storage Bag 1st place Basset Key Ring; 2nd-4th dog treats SPECIAL NOTE: AGE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR VETERANS DIFFER BETWEEN THE GREATER SAN DIEGO BASSET HOUND CLUB SPECIALTY SHOWS AND THE BASSET HOUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. REGIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW. PLEASE READ CLASSIFICATIONS FOR EACH CLUB S SPECIALTY CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING. 14 Basset Hound Club of America, Inc.

15 CATALOG ADVERTISING (Color Ads are available on a Limited, First-Come-First-Served Basis) FULL PAGE COLOR (Receive one free catalog with purchase of full-page color ad)...$30.00 FULL PAGE BLACK AND WHITE...$20.00 HALF PAGE BLACK AND WHITE... $15.00 Prices above are for DIGITALLY SUBMITTED PRINT READY ADS (in PDF, JPG or TIFF formats). AD SIZES: FULL PAGE x 7.75, HALF PAGE x DIGITAL ADS TO BE SUBMITTED BY to John Schwartz jschwart@san.rr.com ADS REQUIRING PHOTO SCANNING, LAYOUT OR ADDITIONAL SERVICES will be estimated separately, based on your individual needs. Not sure what this all means... call John (858) Please submit payment for advertising along with entries, payable to GSDBHC to: Carolyn Sisson, Show Secretary 6325 Lake Aral, San Diego, CA ADVERTISING DEADLINE MAY 3, 2017 TROPHY FUND DONATIONS Donations to the trophy fund are always needed. It s through the generosity of our members and friends, that allow us to have an outstanding Trophy Table. All Donors will be acknowledged in the show catalog. If you wish to make a donation for our Specialty Shows, please send your contribution to Janet Hicks, Valley View Ave, Whittier, CA Make checks payable to The Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club. Thank you for your support! PARKING and OVERNIGHT PARKING Featherly Regional Park/Canyon RV Park charges a day-use parking fee of $5 per vehicle. For information and reservations for overnight parking, contact Canyon RV Park at Canyon RV asks of those staying in the park to be considerate of other park guests and residents. Those with unruly/unattended dogs may be asked to leave the campground area. RAFFLES THIS YEAR S RAFFLES ARE: TABLE of PRIZES SILENT AUCTION *If you would like to contribute to our raffle table, please contact our Raffle Chairpersons: Tillie Beeler & Christine Machleit Beemacbassets@aol.com *Both doggy and non-doggy items are appreciated. a LUNCH a We re offering pre-paid lunches both Saturday and Sunday from Lascari's Italian The cost for lunch is $10.50 per person per day. Saturday Choice of sandwich: Turkey & Provolone, Ham & Swiss or Roast Beef & Cheddar Comes with: Pasta Salad, Fresh Fruit, Cookie, Chips and a Drink Sunday Choice of pasta: Fettuccine Alfredo or Spaghetti & Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread and a Drink ALSO... JOIN US FOR AN INFORMAL RECEPTION AND DINNER SATURDAY NITE ON THE SHOW GROUNDS The cost for dinner is $15.00 per person. Blakes BBQ Choice of Sliced Beef Brisket, Pulled BBQ Chicken or Pulled Pork Sides include BBQ Beans, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Potatoes Au Gratin, Mac n Cheese and Cole Slaw, Includes a Drink. If you have any questions contact Janet Hicks at (562) , janethicks55@yahoo.com or contact Terri at (805) , bassethound@sbcglobal.net Lunches & Dinners must be pre-ordered by May 12, Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club/Basset Hound Club of America, Inc. 15

16 Carolyn Sisson, Show Secretary 6325 Lake Aral San Diego, CA Premium List BHCA - May 19, 2017 Regional Specialty Show GSDBHC - May 20-21, 2017 Specialty Shows, Sweepstakes, Obedience & Rally Trials Entries Close Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 6:00 p.m. First Class Mail