Greater Pittsburgh Labrador Retriever Club

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1 AKC Events : # and PREMIUM LIST AKC Licensed Greater Pittsburgh Labrador Retriever Club 21st & 22nd Annual BACK-TO-BACK Specialty Shows & Sweepstakes All Events for Labrador Retrievers Only Thursday, June 1, 2017 & Friday, June 2, 2017 All Events Unbenched & Outdoors SHOW HOURS: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. NO CLASSES OFFERED FOR JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COOPER S LAKE CAMPGROUND 205 Currie Road Slippery Rock, PA GREATER PITTSBURGH LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB Entries for both shows close at the Show Secretary s office at 12:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2017 after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC Dog Show Rules.

2 SHOW SITE COOPER S LAKE CAMPGROUND 205 Currie Road., Slippery Rock, PA From Pennsylvania I-79 take exit 99. Turn left onto US Route 422 W, go.3 mi. Turn right onto Currie Rd., go one mile. Turn right into campground. ACCOMMODATIONS CAMPING is at the show site: Cooper s Lake Campground Camping & Day Electric Reservation Form is located on page 11 of this premium list: HOTELS Please inquire about dogs in rooms. Some hotel policies are subject to change. The hotels listed are about 25 minutes away from the show site but most are close to restaurants and shopping. Comfort Inn New Castle (724) New Butler Rd., New Castle, PA Motel 6 (724) *** Perry Highway, Mars, PA Closer to the show site but not restaurants etc. Super 8 Motel (724) New Butler Rd, New Castle, PA Monroe Heights Hotel (724) Leesburg-Grove City Rd., Grove City, PA Pets allowed. Mention GPLRC for fee waived. Motel 6 (814) *** 1010 Dholu Rd., Harrisville, PA (Pets allowed for free) Best Western Grove City Inn (724) Leesburg-Grove City Road, Grove City, PA (no pets) *** MOTEL 6 OFFERS A 10% NATIONWIDE DISCOUNT TO AKC REGISTRANTS. To receive the discount guests must reference the AKC account number CP % of Motel 6 locations are Pet Friendly - and, Motel 6 Does NOT Charge a Pet Fee, does NOT have weight limits on Pets, and has lifted the 1 per room restriction. RESERVATIONS can be made at MOTEL6 ( ), or with any Motel 6 property directly. PRIZES & AWARDS NOTICE: This Premium List is a condensed form of premium list. A list of trophies and awards for all shows can be obtained by writing to the Show Secretary. All Trophies and Prizes are offered by the Greater Pittsburgh Labrador Retriever Club, through the generosity of its members unless otherwise noted. The GPLRC reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value should an award be unavailable. All prizes must be claimed the day of the show; none will be mailed. VETERINARIAN On Call SLIPPERY ROCK VETERINARY HOSPITAL 131 Branchton Rd., Slippery Rock, PA (724) Head east on Currie Rd 197 ft. Turn left to stay on Currie Rd. 0.7 mi (1 min ). Turn right at Zion Church Rd 0.9 mi (2 mins ). Turn left at W. Park Rd. 1.2 mi (3 mins ). Turn left to stay on W. Park Rd. 2.6 mi. (6 mins ). Turn right at PA mi (7 mins ). Slight right at Branchton Rd 0.2 mi. ENTRY FEES First Entry of Each Dog, Each Day... $28.00 Additional Entry of the Same Dog... $25.00 Puppies under 12 mos... $23.00 Veteran Classes... $15.00 Sweepstakes Entry... $23.00 (Sweeps entries must also be entered in a regular class) HOSPITAL JAMISON HOSPITAL (724) Wilmington Ave., New Castle PA Head west on Currie Rd toward Fisher Rd. 1.0 mi (2 mins). Right at Benjamin Franklin Hwy/US mi (11 mins ). Continue on US-422-BR 2.3 mi. Right at E. Washington St.,0.8 mi. Rght at N Jefferson St. (PA-18/US-422-BR). Follow PA-18 to hospital. PHOTOGRAPHER KURTIS PHOTOGRAPHY P. O. Box 1056, Niagra Falls, NY AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary 2 GREATER PITTSBURGH LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB

3 2017 officers & directors President... Joe Vasalani Vice-President... Kevin Buckley Treasurer... GREATER PITTSBURGH Deb Banach LABRADOR RETRIEVER Secretary... CLUB Liz Field 144 Chris Dr., Irwin, PA (724) Board of Directors Ron Frey Cheri Herschell Debbie Vasalani SHOW COMMITTEE: Show Chair: Debbie Vasalani 11 Summit Dr., McKees Rocks, PA (412) Liz Field Cheri Herschell Joe Vasalani and all officers of the club 2017 specialty judges JUDGES - THURSDAY, JUNE 1 Regular Classes, Veterans, Intersex Joan Saldana (Zinfndel Labradors) County Road 33, Bluffton, OH Puppy Sweepstakes Dennis Stotts (Shannon Valley Labradors) Shannon Valley Road, Frazeysburg, OH JUDGES - FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Regular Classes, Veterans, Intersex Gerardo Saldana (Zinfndel Labradors) County Road 33, Bluffton, OH Puppy Sweepstakes Jennifer Stotts (Shannon Valley Labradors) Shannon Valley Road, Frazeysburg, OH The GPLRC, the Show Superintendent, the property owners, employees and any agent and/or members associated with the show will not assume responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained to exhibitors, handlers and their family, guests or to any dogs or property. Parents are responsible for the control and safety of their children. All persons attending these shows hereby waive any claim for damages against the above in the event a motor vehicle has to be entered to rescue a dog(s) from overheating, improperly vented conditions, or any situation deemed to be an emergency by any of the Event Committee. GPLRC RAFFLE Contact to donate cash or items: Cheri Herschell (724) cherschell21@aol.com SHOW SECRETARY: Arden Shaw Specialty Dog Shows 4891 Ballantrae, Bloomfield Hills, MI Phone: (248) Fax: (248) arden@specialtydogshows.com Website & Online Entry: GREATER PITTSBURGH LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB 3

4 RIBBON & ROSETTE AWARDS FOR BOTH SHOWS Regular Classes: First Prize... Blue Rosette Second Prize Red Ribbon Third Prize... Yellow Ribbon Fourth Prize.. White Ribbon Winners... Purple Rosette Reserve Winners. Purple & White Rosette Best of Winners... Blue & White Rosette Best of Breed... Purple & Gold Rosette Best of Opposite Sex Best of Breed... Red & White Rosette Awards of Merit... Black & Gold Rosette Grand Champion Select... Lt. Blue & White Rosette Non-Regular Classes: First Prize.... Rose Rosette Second Prize Brown Ribbon Third Prize... Light Green Ribbon Fourth Prize.. Gray Ribbon Best Puppy, Bred by Exhibitor, Veteran... Dark Green Rosette Best in Sweepstakes... Pink & Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes..... Lavender Rosette Grand Championship points will be awarded at the judge s discretion to Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, providing they are AKC Champions of Record. The judge may also award Grand Championship points to a Select Dog and a Select Bitch who are Champions of Record. The latter may also be given Judge s Awards of Merit. All dogs, either sex, may be considered for Awards of Merit, and may be awarded in total up to 10% of the total Best of Breed entry with a maximum of 3. BOB, BOS, and BOW are excluded from the selections by virtue of their higher placement GPLRC CLASSES OFFERED JUDGES: THURSDAY - Dennis Stotts FRIDAY - Jennifer Stotts The Sweepstakes is open to all purebred Labrador Retrievers who are six (6) months and under 18 months of age on the day of the show. All dogs entered in Sweepstakes must also be entered in a Regular Class at the regular entry fee. Indicate Sweepstakes as an additional class with the age division in the space provided for Additional Classes. Sweepstakes will be judged prior to Regular Classes. AKC Champions of Record are not eligible. (Entry fee $23.) CLASSIFICATION (Classes for Dogs and Bitches) Puppy, 6 months and under 9 months Puppy, 9 months and under 12 months 12 months and under 15 months 15 months and under 18 months PRIZE MONEY Monetary prizes will be paid to the person handling the dog in the ring. Monies not awarded will be retained by the club. 35% of all entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses; the remaining 65% will be divided as follows: Best in Sweepstakes... 20% Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes... 10% The remaining 35% will be divided as follows: 1st Place in Each Class... 15% of the entry fees in that class 2nd Place in Each Class... 10% of the entry fees in that class SWEEPSTAKES JUDGING 3rd Place in Each Class... 7% of the entry fees in that class 4th Place in Each Class... 3% of the entry fees in that class BREED JUDGING THURSDAY - Joan Saldana FRIDAY - Gerardo Saldana REGULAR CLASSES (Classes for Dogs and Bitches) (Entry Fee $28) Puppy, 6 months and under 9 months Puppy, 9 months and under 12 months 12 months and under 15 months 15 months and under 18 months Novice Bred By Exhibitor American Bred Open Black Open Yellow Open Chocolate BEST OF BREED NOTE: Bred By Exhibitor (BBE) Class Eligibility (AKC revision 9-02) 1. Dogs entered in Bred by Exhibitor Class must be individually registered with AKC, as of the closing date for the show. 2. The person handling the dog must be both a breeder of record and an owner of record of the dog 3. To exhibit in this class, family members must be a breeder and owner of record. continued... 4 GREATER PITTSBURGH LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB

5 NON-REGULAR CLASSES - SINGLE DOG ENTRIES VETERAN CLASS - For Dogs and Bitches (Entry Fee $15) 7-9 years and 9 years and older on the day of the show. NOTE: AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Chapter 11. Section 8. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches are allowed to compete in Veterans Classes only at independent specialties and/or those all-breed shows which do not offer any competitive classes beyond Best of Breed. This is an independent specialty. DON T MISS OUR AKC SANCTIONED PUPPY MATCH!! 30 minutes following BOB at the specialty on Thursday, June 1st Judge: Kyle Hartman (Brookeridge Labradors) Questions? Contact Match Secretary: Liz Field (724) byclabs@hotmail.com Classes Offered for both Dogs & Bitches: 4-6 mos. old 6-9 mos. old 9-12 mos mos. Entry Fee: $10 - Entries taken the day of the Match only. This is an AKC Sanctioned Match. All AKC rules apply. AKC Champions are not eligible to compete in the Match. Professional handlers may show only dogs they own or coown. Wins at sanctioned matches carry no championship points CATALOG ADVERTISING Here s a great chance to brag about your latest leg, recent title, a big win or your homebodies being themselves at home, in a breed publication that will be kept on hand for years. The cost is only $40 per page or - get 2 facing pages for $75. Other sizes: $25 for a half page, $15 quarter page. Deadline for receipt of catalog ads is Saturday, April 15th. This price includes one photo scan & re-sizing, ad setup, the opportunity to proof your ad before it is printed. You may also send your desired text by and then forward your scanned photo electronically. Make sure it is 300 dpi or better. If you want to send a page print-ready, please send it as a high resolution PDF (preferred), or JPEG or Photoshop file. Send your photo and text to: GPLRC Catalog Ads c/o Arden Shaw 4891 Ballantrae Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI Please include your check (in US funds) payable to GPLRC. Be sure to include your phone & in case there is a question about your ad. Questions? Contact Arden at (248) , or arden@specialtydogshows.com GREATER PITTSBURGH LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB 5

6 NOTICES FOR EXHIBITORS All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEO TAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the show grounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant to the Club the right to photograph, televise, video tape, audio tape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. The Club and its officials are not responsible for the actions or products of commercial vendors at this show. This Club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the official AKC entry form for this event. Telegraph, Telephone and Unsigned Entries and entries without fees cannot Be Accepted. Entries Not On Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on the reverse side are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Mail all entries & fees to: Specialty Dog Shows/Arden Shaw, Show Secretary, 4891 Ballantrae, Bloomfield Hills, MI PLEASE CHECK THE NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED ON EXPRESS MAIL DELIVERIES. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as practical with identification cards. Should acknowledgement not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please notify the Show Secretary. Enter On Line at: specialtydogshows.com, go to the top of the Upcoming Events page. Fax Entries: BOTH sides of the entry form must be transmitted. A faxable complete entry form is downloadable from Entries may be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the number of pages, which show(s) and how many dogs per show. Entries received online or by fax MUST have entry fees paid simultaneously and prior to the closing date and time, by credit or debit card, or Pay Pal, or entries will not be accepted. Make All Checks and Money Orders payable to Specialty Dog Shows in U.S. funds and on U. S. Banks only. Please send only checks or money orders; the Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. A $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee and a $.50 Recording Fee will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member club show. These are included in the Entry Fees. Event Service and Recording fees are to be collected by the Show-giving club and paid to the American Kennel Club. If a dog is entered in more than one class in the show. Fees are to be collected on each entry, except sweepstakes, junior showmanship and multiple dog non-regular classes (American Kennel Club rule, Chapter 11, Section 2.) No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Entry Fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of the event s Show Committee. If because of riots, wars, strikes, civil disturbances, national emergencies, health emergencies, and the dictates of law enforcement or of the owner(s) of the grounds and/or facilities or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, heavy rains, or other circumstances including but not limited to, the condition of the facilities or grounds and/or the ingress and egress from the grounds, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators. The well-being of dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance and, in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the show before completion, no refund of entry will be made. Post-dated Checks and Returned Checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Show Secretary will add a collection fee to the amount of each returned check. No refund for duplicate entries. Every effort will be made to find duplicate entries, however, if an entry has been processed, no refund will be made. An Administrative Fee of $4.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to closing. Due to the cost of processing, no refunds under $5.00 will be made. Errors on Entry Blanks. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such errors; no entry fee will be refunded in the event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date. Dogs may arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. Judges will not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called to be judged. All dogs present must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the exercising pen. Class Monetary Prizes will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must be made in the ring before the judging of that breed is over, and the Show Secretary s office advised at once. The Show Secretary and show-giving club disclaim any liability for such prizes after the judging of the breed is over. No generators are permitted inside any building or within 100 feet of any tent in which this dog show is conducted. THIS CLUB DOES NOT AGREE TO ARBITRATION AS STATED ON THE BACK OF THE AKC ENTRY FORM. 6 GREATER PITTSBURGH LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB

7 AKC Events : # and OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM GREATER PITTSBURGH LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 1, 2017 Specialty Show & Sweepstakes Friday, June 2, 2017 Specialty Show & Sweepstakes Specialty Show - Specialty Show - PREPAID 2-DAY CATALOG Thurs., June 1, 2017 Fri., June 2, 2017 $8.00 (Day of show $10) ENTRY FEES: For CONFORMATION $28 for the first entry of a dog each day. Second entry same dog $25, Puppy (up to 12 mos.) and Sweepstakes $23; Veteran Classes $15. [Entry fees include $3 AKC event service fee and $.50 recording fee. ] ENTRIES CLOSE at Show Secretary s Office at 12:00 p.m., WED., May 17, 2017, after which entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC Dog Show Rules. ~ READ ENTRY & PAYMENT METHODS BELOW CAREFULLY ~ I am enclosing: $ total entry fees (US Mail). Make checks payable to Specialty Dog Shows. MAIL entries with fees to: Specialty Dog Shows, 4891 Ballantrae Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI For ONLINE or FAXED ENTRIES: Enter ONLINE: * - Events Enter by FAX: * (248) I am sending: $ via PAY PAL *[PLUS $4.00 per dog convenience fee] (arden@specialtydogshows.com) I am paying: $ via VISA, DISCOVER or MASTERCARD *[PLUS $4.00 per dog convenience fee] You may also supply your credit or debit card; follow instructions on entry form or call (248) I authorize entry and transactions fees in the amounts above to be applied to the following credit card: VISA or MASTERCARD (circle one) : No. Expirat. Date: NAME ON CARD (PRINT) SIGNATURE OF CARDHOLDER Note: If the billing address of the cardholder is not identical to that of the OWNER(S) printed below, please provide the billing address here: OPEN ONLY BOTH sides of the entry form must be sent. PLEASE PRINT AND USE BLACK OR BLUE INK ONLY. Class Division: BLACK LABRADOR CHOCOLATE BREED RETRIEVER SEX : CLASS: YELLOW ADDITIONAL CLASSES DOG S REG. NAME. AKC REG. NO. ILP NO. FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH USA Canada Foreign BREEDER (S) PUPPY Sweepstakes Class (check): 6-9 month 9-12 month mos mos. SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER(S) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP AKC Reg. OWNER S AGENT AT SHOW (if appl.) Handler? Y N I certify that I am the actual owner of this 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 show or obedience trial and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this show or obedience trial or both, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side (or opposite) this entry form. I (we) certify 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. SIGNATURE of owner ofhis agent duly authorized to make this entry Telephone address

8 AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULA- TIONS 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 a 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, particolor). 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 & Ruby, Blenheim & 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 owner s records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3. (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 AKC (For complete rule refer to Chapter 11, Section 3). JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP IS NOT OFFERED AT THESE SHOWS. 8 GREATER PITTSBURGH LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB

9 AKC Events : # and OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM GREATER PITTSBURGH LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 1, 2017 Specialty Show & Sweepstakes Friday, June 2, 2017 Specialty Show & Sweepstakes Specialty Show - Specialty Show - PREPAID 2-DAY CATALOG Thurs., June 1, 2017 Fri., June 2, 2017 $8.00 (Day of show $10) ENTRY FEES: For CONFORMATION $28 for the first entry of a dog each day. Second entry same dog $25, Puppy (up to 12 mos.), and Sweepstakes $23; Veteran Classes $15. [Entry fees include $3 AKC event service fee and $.50 recording fee. ] ENTRIES CLOSE at Show Secretary s Office at 12:00 p.m., WED., May 17, 2017, after which entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC Dog Show Rules. ~ READ ENTRY & PAYMENT METHODS BELOW CAREFULLY ~ I am enclosing: $ total entry fees (US Mail). Make checks payable to Specialty Dog Shows. MAIL entries with fees to: Specialty Dog Shows, 4891 Ballantrae Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI For ONLINE or FAXED ENTRIES: Enter ONLINE: * - Events Enter by FAX: * (248) I am sending: $ via PAY PAL *[PLUS $4.00 per dog convenience fee] (arden@specialtydogshows.com) I am paying: $ via VISA, DISCOVER or MASTERCARD *[PLUS $4.00 per dog convenience fee] You may also supply your credit or debit card; follow instructions on entry form or call (248) I authorize entry and transactions fees in the amounts above to be applied to the following credit card: VISA or MASTERCARD (circle one) : No. Expirat. Date: NAME ON CARD (PRINT) SIGNATURE OF CARDHOLDER Note: If the billing address of the cardholder is not identical to that of the OWNER(S) printed below, please provide the billing address here: OPEN ONLY BOTH sides of the entry form must be sent. PLEASE PRINT AND USE BLACK OR BLUE INK ONLY. Class Division: BLACK LABRADOR CHOCOLATE BREED RETRIEVER SEX : CLASS: YELLOW ADDITIONAL CLASSES DOG S REG. NAME. AKC REG. NO. ILP NO. FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH USA Canada Foreign BREEDER (S) PUPPY Sweepstakes Class (check): 6-9 month 9-12 month mos mos. SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER(S) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP AKC Reg. OWNER S AGENT AT SHOW (if appl.) Handler? Y N I certify that I am the actual owner of this 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 show or obedience trial and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this show or obedience trial or both, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side (or opposite) this entry form. I (we) certify 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. SIGNATURE of owner ofhis agent duly authorized to make this entry Telephone address

10 AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULA- TIONS 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 a 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, particolor). 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 & Ruby, Blenheim & 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 owner s records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3. (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 AKC (For complete rule refer to Chapter 11, Section 3). JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP IS NOT OFFERED AT THESE SHOWS. 10 GREATER PITTSBURGH LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB

11 RV/CAMPING RESERVATION FORM RV CAMPING The GPLRC requests that camping reservations be made in advance this year. There will be a flat fee of $30/night which includes electric/water/sewage (on most spots). You will be assigned a spot. Please make out checks to GPLRC ( in US funds) and send WITH THIS FORM to: Joe Vasalani,11 Summit Dr., Mc Kees Rocks, PA Please indicate the nights you will be staying and include return address for your confirmation: Wednesday, 5/31/17 Thursday, 6/1/17 Friday, 6/2/17 Name: Cell: Street: City: State Zip DAY ELECTRIC There will be a $5/day charge for using campsite electricity in the parking areas. (RV/camping excluded). Tags will be issued and must be placed on extension cords to indicate who has paid for the electricity. Please make out checks to GPLRC ( in US funds) for the total ($5/day) and send WITH THIS FORM to: Joe Vasalani, 11 Summit Dr., Mc Kees Rocks, PA Please indicate the day you require electricity and include return address for your confirmation: Wednesday, 5/31/17 Thursday, 6/1/17 Friday, 6/2/17 Name: Cell: Street: City: State Zip Day electricity can also be paid for on the day of the event by going to the GPLRC Hospitality Tent to get your cord tag. Trophy Donations Donations will be accepted with sincere appreciation and names of donors listed in our catalog if the funds are received by the show closing date (May 17). The donation must entirely cover the cost of the trophy. Please include a note with your payment indicating the exact wording you would like to appear in our catalog. Please make all checks payable to GPLRC and send your donation to: Cheri Herschell, Trophy Chair, 176 Lend Street, Fombell, PA cherschell21@aol.com (724) or (412) GREATER PITTSBURGH LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB 11

12 SPECIALTY DOG SHOWS 4891 Ballantrae Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI Greater Pittsburgh Labrador Retriever Club 2017