Premium List Revised 7/9/15 - Obedience judges assignment; Bred-By Sweeps description 2015 BCSA National Specialty

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1 Entries Open: Wednesday, June 1, 2015 at 8:00 am CDT Entries Close: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 6:00 pm CDT Premium List Revised 7/9/15 - Obedience judges assignment; Bred-By Sweeps description 2015 BCSA National Specialty Border Collie Society of America Member of the American Kennel Club 18th Annual National Specialty Show, Junior Showmanship, Sweepstakes, 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy, Obedience Trial, and Rally Trial Friday-Saturday, September 4-5, 2015 Specialty and Junior Showmanship # Sweepstakes # Month Beginner Puppy # Obedience Trial # Rally Trial # Parent Specialty Show, Junior Showmanship, and Obedience Trial Sunday, September 6, 2015 Specialty and Junior Showmanship # Obedience Trial # Obedience and Rally open to Border Collies only Obedience and Rally entries limited to 7 hours of judging per trial Purina Event Center 300 Checkerboard Loop Gray Summit, MO Show Hours: 8 am to 30 minutes after the completion of judging Indoors Unbenched Certification Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for holding this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary Border Collie Society of America Officers and Directors President...Ronni DeLay Vice-President...Frances Hannan Treasurer...Ann Shaw Recording Secretary... Kelly Whiteman Corresponding Secretary... Linda Ramas 5685 Tipple Rd, Rockford, IL Board Member at Large...Wade Campbell Board Member at Large... Lisa Pruka Board Member at Large... Pat Charlton AKC Delegate... Carol Clark Event Committee National Specialty Chair... Carol Clark W Commercial St, Waverly, MO 64096, ctotis@embarqmail.com Conformation Chairs... Sally Burgess Jacob Ln, Wentzville, MO 63385, sesb1311@netzero.com Obedience/Rally Chairs...Liz Hunter S Edward Ct, Eureka, MO 63025, scraper258@att.net... Nancy Ripperger Tulane St. Ashland, MO 65010, nancyripp@gmail.com Conformation Committee...Sally Burgess, Carol Clark, Ronni DeLay,... Cindy Eaton-Eklund, Deanna Pruitt Obedience/Rally Committee...Sally Burgess, Carol Clark, Ronni DeLay, Liz Hunter,...Barb Petty, Nancy Ripperger Carolyn Johnson Lab Tested Secretary Services Show Secretary 632 N Forest Ave (Tel) Webster Groves, MO (FAX) carolyn.johnson@labtestedsecretary.com Photography / Videographer Phyllis Ensley Photography Show Dog Video Pros info@phyllisensleyphotography.com/ 40 Junction Rd, S Berwick, ME Veterinarian On Call John Stoltz DVM, Washington Veterinary Clinic 5585 Highway 100, Washington, MO Directions from trial site: At main gate, turn right onto Hwy MM. Turn right onto Hwy 100. Take I-44 west to Exit #251 Hwy 100. Continue on Hwy mi to Brookview Dr. Turn right onto Brookview, then right into clinic. Animal Emergency Clinic 9937 Big Bend Blvd, Kirkwood, MO Directions from trial site: Turn right on MM. Turn right on Hwy 100. Take I-44 east toward St Louis. Take Exit #278 and turn right on Big Bend. Clinic is on left past stoplight, 0.25 miles.

2 Judges & Assignments Mr Larry Adams # Lyndover Pl, St Louis, MO Mrs Sheryl L Bradbury # th Ave, Plattsmouth, NE Ms Emily K Fish # NE 242nd Ave, Camas, WA Ms Virginia (Ginger) Kinion # Stonewall Sta, St Charles, MO Mr John Ritchie # Morris St, Hamilton, South Lanarks UK Ms Jamie Jackson-Swanson Laurel Bay Loop, Round Rock, TX Ms Nancy Watson # Ranch Place Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL National Specialty Parent Club Specialty Conformation Ritchie (F/Sa) Fish (Su) Junior Showmanship Bradbury (F) Fish (Su) Sweepstakes Jackson-Swanson (F) Not offered 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Adams (F) Not offered Obedience Novice A/B Watson (Sa) Watson (Su) Open A/B Watson (Sa) Watson (Su) Utility A/B Kinion (Sa) Watson (Su) Beginner Novice A/B Kinion (Sa) Watson (Su) Pre-Novice Watson (Sa) Not offered Graduate Novice Kinion (Sa) Not offered Versatility Kinion (Sa) Watson (Su) Rally (all classes) Kinion (F) Not offered Entry Fees First Regular/Optional Titling Class Entry (per dog per show)... $30.00 Second Entry (per dog per show)... $21.00 Non-regular Entry - Herding, Veteran, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace (as unit), Generations (as unit)... $21.00 Sweepstakes... $ Month Beginner Puppy... $15.00 Junior Showmanship... $15.00 NOTE: Conformation, Obedience and Rally are separate events. An entry in each is a first entry in each. Includes $0.50 AKC Recording Fee and $3.00 AKC Service Fee for Regular Conformation and Obedience classes. Includes $3.50 AKC Recording Fee for fi rst Rally entry and $3.00 AKC Recording Fee for second Rally entry. Make checks payable to BCSA. Check should be for C/O/R entry fees only. Mail entries and fees in US funds to: Lab Tested Secretary Services 632 N Forest Ave Webster Groves, MO FAX entries will be accepted with payment by credit card (MC/Visa/Discover). FAX your entries to You must include the cardholder s name, billing address, credit card number, expiration date, and 3 digit security code. FAX entries will be charged a 5% service fee for processing. FAX forms are available at You must waive the signature requirement for delivery services, if applicable. Confi rmation of entry will be sent via if an address is included on the entry form. General Specialty entry fee policies can be found in the General Information Brochure. Points for Reserve The Border Collie Society of America will award at its National Specialty a three point major to Reserve Winners Dog if the Regular Class Dog entry is twice the required number for a fi ve point major in the division where the National Specialty is held. The Border Collie Society of America will award at its National Specialty a three point major to Reserve Winners Bitch if the Regular Class Bitch entry is twice the required number for a five point major in the division where the National Specialty is held. Classification - Conformation The following classes will be offered for both dogs and bitches. Regular Classes (Friday/Saturday) Puppy 6 months & Under 9 months Puppy 9 months & Under 12 months Twelve to Eighteen months Amateur-Owner-Handler Bred-By-Exhibitor American-bred Open Black & White w/ or w/o Tan Markings Open, AOAC WINNERS Non-Regular Classes - single dog entries (eligible for Best of Breed) Herding Titled Class (Saturday) - For Dogs or Bitches that have earned an AKC herding title of Started or above on any course or livestock. The following titles do not apply: Instinct Test certifi cate, Herding Test title, Pre-Trial Test title or any other non-akc title. Herding Titled Champion Class (Saturday) - For Dogs or Bitches that have earned an AKC Championship (conformation) and AKC herding title of Started or above on any course or livestock. The following titles do not apply: Instinct Test certifi cate, Herding Test title, Pre- Trial Test title or any other non-akc title. Veteran Class (Saturday/Sunday) - For Dogs or Bitches, 7 years of age or older on the day of the show. Champions may compete, if they are within the age limits. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches are eligible for entry in Veteran Classes at Independent Specialty Shows. Veteran, 7 years and Under 10 years Veteran, 10 years and Over Any undefeated dogs that have competed at the show only in additional non-regular classes may compete for Best of Breed. AKC champions of record may be entered in these classes. Entry Fees & Policies Best of Breed Competition (Saturday/Sunday) For 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 dogs whose championships are unconfi rmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of show where a dog completed the requirements for a championship according to the owners records. Award of Merit (Saturday - 8; Sunday - 6) The judge may, at his or her discretion, recall into the ring those dogs and/or bitches from the total Best of Breed competition that the judge believes are worthy of fi nal consideration for Best of Breed and present Awards of Merit to recognize the qualities of those animals. Best Bred-By-Exhibitor Competition (Saturday) For winners of the Bred-By-Exhibitor Dog and Bitch classes. Best Veteran Competition (Saturday/Sunday) For winners of the Veteran Dog and Bitch classes. Non-Regular Classes - multiple dog entries (Saturday) Stud Dog Class* - For Stud Dogs and at least two but no more than four of their Get. Stu Dogs must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and must be shown in the ring with their Get. The

3 Stud Dog cannot be shown as the Get of another Stud Dog. Owner of the Stud Dog need not necessarily be owner of Get. Get only to be judged based on merits of the Get. Each dog making up the Get must be individually entered in one of the Regular classes, Best of Breed Competition or a Non-Regular class (other than Stud Dog) at this show. Brood Bitch Class* - Same as Stud Dog except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get. * Chapter 11, Section 8 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows provides that a neutered male may be entered as a Stud Dog in the Stud Dog Class and a spayed female may be entered as a Brood Bitch in the Brood Bitch Class. Brace Class - For two dogs that are similar in appearance, performing in unison and presented by a maximum of two handlers. Dogs competing in brace competitions must have at least one common owner. Handler does not need to be owner of record. Dogs need not be entered in another class. Brace Class must be indicated on the entry form. If more than one brace is entered by common owners, the dogs comprising each Brace Unit must be designated Brace #1, Brace #2, etc. Indicate on each entry form the AKC number/registered name of the other member of the brace. Generations Class - Three generation families with one exhibit from each Generation of Pedigree regardless of sex oldest to youngest. All spayed or neutered are eligible. Owner does not need to be identical. Dog #1 mother or father dog; #2 son or daughter dog; #3 grandson or granddaughter. There is only one entry fee for each Generations Family. Dogs need not be entered in another class. Generations Class must be indicated on the entry form. Indicate on each entry form the AKC number/registered name of the other members of the Generations class entry. Classification - Junior Showmanship Novice Junior - For boys and girls at least 9 and under 12 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have not won three (3) fi rst place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Novice Intermediate - For boys and girls at least 12 and under 15 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have not won three (3) fi rst place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Novice Senior - For boys and girls at least 15 and under 18 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have not won three (3) fi rst place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Open Junior - For boys and girls at least 9 and under 12 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have won three (3) fi rst place awards in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show, with competition present in the Novice Class. Open Intermediate - For boys and girls at least 12 and under 15 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have won three (3) fi rst place awards in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show, with competition present in the Novice Class. Open Senior - For boys and girls at least 15 and under 18 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have won three (3) fi rst place awards in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show, with competition present in the Novice Class. Master - For boys and girls at least 9 and under 18 years of age on the day of the show and who have won ten (10) fi rst place wins in an Open Class, with competition to be eligible to enter the Limited Class Competition. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC Eukanuba National Championship. 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 compete for the following year. NOTE: Handlers must include their AKC Junior Handler Number on each entry. You may obtain your junior identifi cation number by visiting the AKC online at or calling the AKC, Classification - Sweepstakes Puppy Sweepstakes Requirements for Puppy Sweepstakes Any purebred Border Collie at least six (6) months of age and under eighteen (18) months of age on the day of the show is eligible for the Sweepstakes classes. Dogs entered in any Sweepstakes class must also be entered in a Regular conformation class. AKC Champions of Record may be entered in these classes. At the completion of the individual class judging, each of the class winners shall be brought back to the ring for awarding of Best in Sweepstakes and Runner-Up to Best in Sweepstakes. Classification for Puppy Sweepstakes Puppy Dog, 6 months & Under 9 months Puppy Bitch, 6 months & Under 9 months Puppy Dog, 9 months & Under 12 months Puppy Bitch, 9 months & Under 12 months Junior Dog, 12 months & Under 15 months Junior Bitch, 12 months & Under 15 months Junior Dog, 15 months & Under 18 months Junior Bitch, 15 months & Under 18 months Bred-By Sweepstakes Requirements for Bred-By Sweepstakes Any purebred Border Collie at least six (6) months of age on the day of the show, owned and shown by its breeder, is eligible for the Sweepstakes classes. Dogs entered in any Sweepstakes class must also be entered in a Regular conformation class. AKC Champions of Record may be entered in these classes. At the completion of the individual class judging, each of the class winners shall be brought back to the ring for awarding of Best in Sweepstakes and Runner-Up to Best in Sweepstakes. Classification for Bred-By Sweepstakes Bred-By Dog, 6 months & Under 12 months Bred-By Bitch, 6 months & Under 12 months Bred-By Dog, 12 months & Older Bred-By Bitch, 12 months & Older Working Dog Sweepstakes Requirements for Working Dog Sweepstakes Any purebred Border Collie at least six (6) months of age on the day of the show and meeting the performance requirements is eligible for the Working Dog Sweepstakes classes. Dogs entered in these classes may be neutered/spayed. Dogs entered in any Working Dog Sweepstakes class need not be entered in any other class. AKC Champions of Record may be entered in these classes. At the completion of the individual class judging, each of the class winners shall be brought back to the ring for awarding of Best in Working Dog Sweepstakes and Runner-Up to Best in Sweepstakes. Performance requirements: A minimum of 2 AKC performance titles in at least 2 different venues (Obedience, Rally, Tracking, Herding, Agility). You must bring copies of the AKC performance title certifi cates to the show to verify eligibility for this competition. These must be AKC titles; herding instinct certifi cates, CGC and performance titles from other registries do not qualify. Classification for Working Dog Sweepstakes Working Dog, 6 months & Under 18 months Working Bitch, 6 months & Under 18 month- Working Dog, 18 months & Older Working Bitch, 18 months & Older

4 Dual Champion Sweepstakes Requirements for Dual Champion Sweepstakes Any purebred Border Collie with a minimum of an AKC Conformation Championship and AKC Herding Championship is eligible for the Sweepstakes classes. At the completion of the individual class judging, each of the class winners shall be brought back to the ring for awarding of Best in Sweepstakes and Runner-Up to Best in Sweepstakes. Classification for Dual Champion Sweepstakes Dual Champion Dog Dual Champion Bitch Veteran Sweepstakes Requirements for Veteran Sweepstakes Any purebred Border Collie at least seven (7) years of age on the day of the show is eligible for the Sweepstakes classes. Dogs entered in these classes may be neutered/spayed. Dogs entered in any Sweepstakes class need not be entered in a Regular conformation class. AKC Champions of Record may be entered in these classes. At the completion of the individual class judging, each of the class winners shall be brought back to the ring for awarding of Best in Sweepstakes and Runner-Up to Best in Sweepstakes. Classification for Veteran Sweepstakes Veteran Dog, 7 years & Under 10 years Veteran Bitch, 7 years & Under 10 years Veteran Dog, 10 years & Over Veteran Bitch, 10 years & Over 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition One combined class, not divided by sex, will be offered for Border Collies that are at least four months old and under six months old on the day of competition. An AKC Registration Number or AKC Litter Number is required for entry. A foreign born dog may enter this class if they are registered in the country of origin. Dogs are required to be vaccinated (including rabies) in accordance with their veterinarian s protocol. All of the puppies are exhibited in the same class and the only placements are Best of Breed (BOB) and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed (BOS). Dogs that are owned or co-owned by a professional handler may compete in this class, but must be handled by a non-professional handler. Professional handlers are not permitted to exhibit in this class. 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. Dogs may not be exhibited by current assistants and household members of a professional handler. Exhibitors should plan on opening the mouth of their puppy for the judges. Breed standard disqualifi cations such as color, height, weight or dentition shall not be a point of consideration in the judging process for this Best 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy in Show Competition. Classification - Obedience Regular/Optional Titling Classes Novice A Novice B Open A Open B Utility A Utility B Beginner Novice A Beginner Novice B Pre-Novice Graduate Novice Versatility You must include your jump height on the entry form. There will be a waiting list for obedience in case the limits are reached before closing. Classification - Rally Regular Classes Rally Novice A Rally Novice B Rally Advanced A Rally Advanced B Rally Excellent A Rally Excellent B You must include your jump height on the entry form. Rally ring size: 40 x 50. There will be a waiting list for rally in case the limits are reached before closing. Dogs Eligible to Enter These events are open to Border Collies which have been registered with the American Kennel Club and are six (6) months of age or older or have an acceptable foreign registration number (subject to restrictions in Chapter 11, Section 1 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows). Obedience and Rally classes are also open to Border Collies which have been granted a PAL/ILP number and are six (6) months of age or older. Bitches in season may not compete in Obedience or Rally classes. 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy is open to Border Collies which have been registered with the American Kennel Club and are four (4) to six (6) months of age. Transfer Information Transfers will be allowed according to the AKC Regulations, provided that the written request is received at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the show. notice is acceptable. Jump Height Order Obedience classes will be run short to tall on Saturday and tall to short on Sunday. Rally classes will be run short to tall. Notice to Exhibitors The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this event, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualifi ed, excused, or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee. The Border Collie Society of America may cancel this event in extreme weather conditions. Entry fees will not be refunded if the event cannot be opened or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbance, fi re, an act of God, public emergency, an act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Since bitches in season are not allowed to compete in AKC Obedience or Rally Trials, the club will refund all but $5.00 of the entry fee per day for bitches unable to compete for that reason. The Event Secretary must receive written notification by letter hand-delivered, ed, or postmarked at least 30 minutes before the trial commences. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. There is a $20 returned check fee. No refunds will be issued for overpayment of less than $10. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Event Committee, be asked to leave the event site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. All dogs must be on leash or crated at all times except when in the ring. Dogs need be present only for scheduled judging and will be released if not needed for further judging. Dogs must be ready for judging. Neither the club nor its Event Secretary will be

5 responsible or obligated to furnish any service for notifying exhibitors or their agents of Breed or Class judging. Judges need not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings. Entries must be made on Offi cial AKC entry forms or copies and must include the signed Agreement and Rules. Junior Handlers must enter their JH# and complete back of form. Include only AKC titles on entries. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may have made such errors. No entry will be refunded in the event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date. Errors in entries made by the exhibitor cannot be corrected after the closing date. No refunds for duplicate entries. No dogs wrongly entered in a class may be transferred to another class except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows: a correction may be made in the sex of a dog, or a dog may be transferred from one division of the Puppy Class to another or between the Puppy and Twelve to Eighteen Month Class at a show prior to judging, and except that dogs which according to their owners s records have completed the requirements for a championship after the closing of entries for a show but whose championships are unconfi rmed, may be transferred from one of the regular classes to the Best of Breed competition, provided this transfer is made by the Event Secretary at least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of any regular conformation judging at the show. All trophies must be claimed on the day of the show. No trophies will be mailed. Remaining trophies become the property of the Club and the Club reserves the RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE trophies for one of equal or greater value. Dogs under 4 months of age are not permitted on the show grounds of AKC Licensed Events. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites and any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. The Border Collie Society of America does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Offi cial AKC entry form for this event. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). Dogs may not be left in the Event Center overnight. Crates may be left. Dogs may not be left in closed vehicles without proper ventilation. If dogs are found in distress, BCSA will take appropriate action. Handbills, circulars or any other printed material may not be sold or distributed at these shows except for BCSA printed materials. No Flexi-leads will be allowed in the building or ring area. No strollers or playpens will be allowed in the building. No smoking allowed inside the Event Center. No one is permitted anywhere that is marked Employees Only and/or No Admittance. No outside food is permitted at the Event Center. No gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside any building or within 100 feet of any tent in which this dog show is conducted. The Event Committee reserves the right to remove any roped-off areas and allocate crate and grooming space, if necessary. Vendors Vendor fee is $25/day or $100/week for a 10 x10 space. Contact Sharon Eklund for additional information at gchbcs@aol.com. Prizes - Conformation Regular classes 1st Prize...Blue Rosette 2nd Prize... Red Rosette 3rd Prize...Yellow Rosette 4th Prize...White Rosette Non-Regular classes 1st Prize...Rose Rosette 2nd Prize...Brown Rosette 3rd Prize... Light Green Rosette 4th Prize... Gray Rosette Winners...Purple Rosette Reserve Winners...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 Award of Merit...Gold & Green Rosette Select... Light Blue & White Rosette Best Bred-By-Exhibitor... Dark Green Rosette Best Veteran... Dark Green Rosette National Specialty Best of Breed... Embroidered Chair Best of Opposite Sex... Embroidered Chair Best of Winners...Grooming Tote Winners... Vellus Medium Pin Brush Reserve Winners...Stainless Steel Bucket Award of Merit... Chris Christensen Spray Bottle Select... Leather Scissors Case Best Bred-By... Stainless Steel Puppy Feeder Bowl Best Veteran... Crate Pad Stud Dog/Brood Bitch... Stainless Steel Dog Bowl 1st Class Placement...Slip Lead with Logo Videotaping All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Border Collie Society of America (BCSA) or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the BCSA. All persons and animals on the Showgrounds and anytime while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant the BCSA the right to photograph, televise, videotape, or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. Parent Specialty Best of Breed... Embroidered Chair Best of Opposite Sex... Embroidered Chair Best of Winners...Grooming Tote Winners... Vellus Medium Pin Brush Reserve Winners...Stainless Steel Bucket Award of Merit... Chris Christensen Spray Bottle Select... Leather Scissors Case Best Veteran... Crate Pad 1st Class Placement...Slip Lead with Logo

6 Prizes - Sweepstakes Best in Sweepstakes...Pink & Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes...Lavender Rosette Puppy Best In Sweepstakes...Toy Runner-up to Best in Sweepstakes...Toy Veteran / Bred-by / Working Dog / Dual Champion Best In Sweepstakes... Embroidered Apron Runner-up to Best in Sweepstakes... Embroidered Apron Division of Entry Money as Prizes Puppy Sweepstakes The club will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. Distribution of the remainder depends upon the number of entries in each class and will be allocated by the following schedule of the percent of the remainder for each class: Placement 1 entry 2 entries 3 entries 4+ entries 1st place 100% 60% 50% 40% 2nd place 40% 30% 30% 3rd place 20% 20% 4th place 10% Bred-By Sweepstakes The club will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. Class winners will win 50% and the remaining placements will evenly split 15% of their respective class entry fees. Working Dog Sweepstakes The club will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. Class winners will win 50% and the remaining placements will evenly split 15% of their respective class entry fees. Dual Champion Sweepstakes The club will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. Class winners will win 50% and the remaining placements will evenly split 15% of their respective class entry fees. Veteran Sweepstakes The club will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. Class winners will win 50% and the remaining placements will evenly split 15% of their respective class entry fees. Prizes - Junior Showmanship Best Junior... Rose & Green Rosette Prizes Month Beginner Puppy Best of Breed...Orange Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed...Lavender Rosette Best of Breed...Toy Best of Opposite to Best of Breed...Toy Prizes - Obedience Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes...Blue & Gold Rosette High Combined Score in Open B and Utility... Blue & Greed Rosette Qualifying Score in Regular classes... Dark Green Rosette National Specialty Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes...8 x 10 Engraved Frame High Combined Score in Open B & Utility...8 x 10 Engraved Frame 1st Class Placements... 5 x 7 Frame Parent Specialty Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes...8 x 10 Engraved Frame High Combined Score in Open B & Utility...8 x 10 Engraved Frame 1st Class Placements... 5 x 7 Frame A qualifying score is required for all awards. Prizes - Rally Qualifying Score in Regular classes... Dark Green Rosette National Specialty High Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B...8 x 10 Engraved Frame 1st Class Placements... 5 x 7 Frame A qualifying score is required for all awards. National Specialty Best Junior... Embroidered Apron 1st Class Placement...Slip Lead with Logo Parent Specialty Best Junior... Embroidered Apron 1st Class Placement...Slip Lead with Logo

7 Purina is pleased to be the official sponsor. Purina. Chosen by Champions. Border Collie Society of America National Specialty Conformation Best of Breed...Purina Pro Plan Best in Show Grooming Bag Best of Opposite...Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Winners...Purina Pro Plan Grooming Caddy Select... Purina Pro Plan Blanket Class Winners...Purina Pro Plan Thermal Sack Puppy / Veteran / Working Dog / Bred-By / Dual Champion Sweepstakes Best in Sweepstakes... Purina Pro Plan Trunk Organizer Junior Showmanship Best Junior...Purina Pro Plan Grooming Apron Obedience High Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes... Purina Pro Plan Blanket Highest Combined Score from Open B and Utility... Purina Pro Plan Blanket Rally Class Winners... Purina Pro Plan Slip Lead All Purina prizes, if not awarded in the ring, must be picked up during the event at the Pro Plan booth. Presentation of the winning ribbon is required. Purina reserves the right to make prize substitutions of equal or greater value in the event a specifi c listed prize is not available. Accommodations 1. HOST HOTEL Budget Lodging, 866 S Outer Road, St Clair, MO (I-44, Exit 240) $10/night pet fee waived if you stay more than 2 nights 2. Travelodge Six Flags, 2875 Highway 100, Villa Ridge, MO (I-44, Exit 253) Holiday Inn at Six Flags, I-44 at Allenton, Eureka, MO (I-44, Exit 261) , Wildwood Town Center Hotel, 2801 Fountain Pl, Wildwood, MO $25/day per dog 5. Eureka Super 8, 1744 West Fifth St, Eureka, MO (I-44, Exit 261) $10/day per dog 6. Quality Inn, 1400 West Osage St, Pacifi c, MO (I-44, Exit 257) Comfort Inn, 1320 Thornton St, Pacific, MO (I-44, Exit 257) Drury Inn, I-44 and Hwy 141, Valley Park, MO (I-44, Exit 272) , $10 cleaning fee; $10/day per dog, limit 2 dogs 9. Super 8 St Clair, 1010 S Outer Road St, St Clair, MO (I-44, Exit 240) , NOTE: Some motels may charge a pet fee or have limits on size. Please check the BCSA website for Host Hotel Policies. RVs Purina s spacious camping area south of the Event Center accommodates all size RV s and has electrical and water hook-ups. Pre-registration is required and camping will be $35/night. Please contact Sharon Eklund for additional information at gchbcs@aol.com. Directions From North/East/South: Take I-44 to Gray Summit/Hwy 100 Exit 253. Turn east on Hwy 100. After approximately ½ mile, turn left on MM at gas station. Entrance to Purina Farms is approximately 1 mile on left. Follow the signs to the Event Center (at top of hill). From West: Take I-70 to Hwy 47, Exit 193. Take Hwy 47 south to Hwy 100. Continue on 100 to I-44 east. Take I-44 east one exit to Gray Summit. Follow directions above. Special Events Herding Challenge Tuesday, Sep 1 Health Seminar Wednesday, Sep 2 Agility Challenge Wednesday, Sep 2 Judges Education with Herding Demo Thursday, Sep 3 Obedience Challenge Friday, Sep 4 Annual Meeting Friday, Sep 4 Conformation Top 20 Friday, Sep 4 BCSA Banquet with Parade of Champions Saturday, Sep 5 See the General Information Booklet on the BCSA website for more details. Participant Emergency Preparedness When traveling with your dog (s), it is important to have a plan in place should an emergency or disaster requiring evacuation occur. The following are some suggested components of your plan: 1. Have a recent photo and description of your dog prepared ahead of time. 2. Bring a copy of each dog s medical information, to include immunizations, special health / medication needs, microchip or tattoo information and your veterinarian s phone number. 3. Have names, phone numbers and directions to area motels that allow pets. 4. Have a carrier and leash for each dog. 5. Carry bottled water in your vehicle in case of power failure or concerns regarding contaminated water.

8 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM I enclose $ for entry fees for this dog. IMPORTANT: Read Instructions on reverse side carefully before fi lling out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT). Next, be sure to read the Agreement and sign on the reverse. No form will be processed without your signature! Dog Show Class 2,3 - Division 3 List class name and check shows entered Breed 5 Name of (See Back) Junior Handler (if any) Full Name of Dog Breeder Sire Dam Border Collie Society of America National Specialty Friday, Sep 4 - Saturday, Sep 5 # , , , , Border Collie Society of America Parent Club Specialty Sunday, Sep 6 # , AKC No. Enter number here Actual Owner(s) 4 (Please Print) Owner s Address PAL/ILP No. Purina Event Center, Gray Summit, MO Entries close 6:00 pm CDT, Wednesday, July 29, Mail entries with fees payable to BCSA to Lab Tested Secretary Services, 632 N Forest Ave, Webster Groves, MO Variety 1 Border Collie Foreign Reg No. Jump Place of Birth (Enter country below) Do not print the country in catalog Nat l Spec Sex Junior Handler Number Date of Birth Parent Spec AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, AGREEMENT 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 any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. 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 person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). 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 THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. Signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry: Telephone 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 your are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color); Beagles (not exceeding 13 inches, 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 unconfi rmed. The showing of unconfi rmed 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 classifi cation in this premium list. If the dog show 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 certifi cate indicating that the dog is recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been made to 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 All-American Dog/Mixed Breed. Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information. AKC Junior Handler Number Junior s Date of Birth City State/Prov Zip/Postal Code The Junior Handler number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club, phone (919) Junior Handler s Address Telephone # Address (An acknowledgment or receipt of entry may be sent to this address) Are you a new exhibitor? Yes No Owner/Handler Eligible? Yes No City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country (if not USA) 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 show in Junior Showmanship. Name of Agent at the Show (if any) *** Be sure to read the Agreement and sign on the reverse. No form will be processed without your signature! *** If the 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? AEN999 (09/13)

9 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM I enclose $ for entry fees for this dog. IMPORTANT: Read Instructions on reverse side carefully before fi lling out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT). Next, be sure to read the Agreement and sign on the reverse. No form will be processed without your signature! Dog Show Class 2,3 - Division 3 List class name and check shows entered Breed 5 Name of (See Back) Junior Handler (if any) Full Name of Dog Breeder Sire Dam Border Collie Society of America National Specialty Friday, Sep 4 - Saturday, Sep 5 # , , , , Border Collie Society of America Parent Club Specialty Sunday, Sep 6 # , AKC No. Enter number here Actual Owner(s) 4 (Please Print) Owner s Address PAL/ILP No. Purina Event Center, Gray Summit, MO Entries close 6:00 pm CDT, Wednesday, July 29, Mail entries with fees payable to BCSA to Lab Tested Secretary Services, 632 N Forest Ave, Webster Groves, MO Variety 1 Border Collie Foreign Reg No. Jump Place of Birth (Enter country below) Do not print the country in catalog Nat l Spec Sex Junior Handler Number Date of Birth Parent Spec AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, AGREEMENT 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 any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. 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 person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). 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 THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. Signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry: Telephone 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 your are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color); Beagles (not exceeding 13 inches, 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 unconfi rmed. The showing of unconfi rmed 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 classifi cation in this premium list. If the dog show 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 certifi cate indicating that the dog is recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been made to 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 All-American Dog/Mixed Breed. Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information. AKC Junior Handler Number Junior s Date of Birth City State/Prov Zip/Postal Code The Junior Handler number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club, phone (919) Junior Handler s Address Telephone # Address (An acknowledgment or receipt of entry may be sent to this address) Are you a new exhibitor? Yes No Owner/Handler Eligible? Yes No City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country (if not USA) 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 show in Junior Showmanship. Name of Agent at the Show (if any) *** Be sure to read the Agreement and sign on the reverse. No form will be processed without your signature! *** If the 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? AEN999 (09/13)

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