Purina Farms 200 Checkerboard Drive Gray Summit, MO

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1 PREMIUM LIST AMERICAN ROTTWEILER CLUB Monday, May 14, 2018 through Saturday, May 19, 2018 Purina Farms 200 Checkerboard Drive Gray Summit, MO 2018 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 1

2 This is a Condensed Premium List as authorized by the American Kennel Club, Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows, Ch. 6, Sec. 2A. A complete list of trophies offered can be obtained by contacting Trophy Chairman, Tim Peterson, wynstonekennels@gmail.com ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

3 NOTE ENTRY CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, PM PDT After which entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules, or Chapter 1, Section 16 of Obedience Regulations. Premium List American Rottweiler Club (Member of the American Kennel Club) Purina Farms u 200 Checkerboard Drive u Gray Summit, MO 38th Annual National Specialty Show, with NOHS # th Annual Sweepstakes # th Annual Veteran Sweepstakes # th, 68th & 69th Obedience Trials # , # , # th, 37th & 38th Rally Trials # , # , # Month Beginner Puppy Competition # (ALL EVENTS UNBENCHED, OUTDOORS SHOW HOURS 7:00AM - 8:00PM EACH DAY) Monday, May 14, 2018 through Saturday, May 19, 2018 FOR A SCHEDULE OF ALL EVENTS, SEE PAGES 6 & 7 CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. GINA M. DINARDO, Executive Secretary BaRay Event Services, Inc. A.K.C. ANNUALLY LICENSED SUPERINTENDENTS MEMBER: DOG SHOW SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION SHEILA RAYMOND BECKY SUMNER JERRY SUMNER CHUCK ST. JOHN KELLY BLOOMFIELD ROBERTA MARTIN MERILYNN HURD SHARON SAMSON PO BOX 508, BURLINGTON, WA PHONE: FAX: OFFICE HOURS 10AM-5PM MON.-FRI. Like us on FACEBOOK HAND-DELIVERED, EXPRESS or PRIORITY, FEDEX or UPS: 113 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON, WA (do NOT require signature) dogshows@barayevents.com WEB SITE: BaRayEvents.com 2018 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 3

4 ATTENTION EXHIBITORS Welcome to the 2018 ARC National Specialty. The show site will be available to Exhibitors at 7:00 am Monday thru Saturday. No dogs are allowed overnight and must be removed no later 7:00 pm each night. All dogs/crates must be removed from the Event Center by 5:00 pm Saturday May 19, There will be plenty of space for spectators and holding area for dogs waiting to go into the ring. No unentered dogs are allowed in the Exhibitor Center. Conformation Crating: There will be no ringside crating outside the Conformation Ring. Day crating will be available in the Grooming Room on a first-come/first served basis. Exhibitors please note: The American Rottweiler Club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the official AKC entry form for this event. SHOW VETERINARIAN ON CALL Pacific Animal Hospital 450 West Flier Dr., Pacific, MO Directions from the Show Grounds (approx. 5 miles). Leaving Purina turn right onto Hwy. 100 W. Turn left onto W. Osage St. Turn right onto Cedar Dr. Take first right onto Flier Drive.. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Turley Photography PO Box 7, Chesterland, OH No one will be allowed to shoot over the photographer s shoulder when official award pictures are being taken. OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHER Dog Show Video Pros.com showdogvideopros@gmail.com Exclusive Video Policy & Release: The professional video services and live streaming at this show are governed by an exclusive video contract with the Club. No other commercial video recording, video recording from a tripod, monopod, or other supported camera/device, or any video recording or streaming of large parts or whole classes shall be permitted. The contract terms permit individuals to record small bits of video of their own dogs only, and using handheld devices only (e.g. phone, tablet, or small camcorder). Online streaming of show video to Facebook, Facebook Live, YouTube, U-Stream, Live Stream, or any other comparable online or social media outlet is strictly forbidden! Submission of an entry form and/or physical presence on the show grounds shall constitute both implied and real consent for both the handler and the dog to be professionally video recorded and streamed live only by the professional video services as contracted by the Club for this show. All rights to video record and live stream or otherwise exploit this event and/or the persons or animals participating in it, including the names, likenesses, and biographical matter of dogs, owners, handlers, breeders and kennels participating in the event shall belong solely to the show giving Club and/or the American Kennel Club, Inc. No spectator, participant, owner, handler, breeder, or kennel shall make commercial use of any video recordings of any person or animal participating in this event without prior written approval from the Club. This event may not be broadcast to social media (e.g. Facebook Live, etc.) without prior written approval from the Club. Violation of these show video policies may result in an Event or Bench Committee hearing and appropriate disciplinary action ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

5 OFFICERS OF THE CLUB President... Nancy Griego Treasurer... Nancy Stafford BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vice-President... Roberta Kelley-Martin Secretary... Ann Glynn 411 Walnut St #10986, Green Cove, FL Teresa Bradley Randi Garske Jill Kessler-Miller Katie Maess Jeff Shaver NATIONAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEE AKC Delegate Peter G. Piusz Jim Runck Show Chair th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN (612) Tim Peterson, Assistant Show Chair rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN (612) SHOW BENCH COMMITTEE Tim Peterson, Jim Runck and any available ARC Board Members COMMITTEES, CHAIRS & EVENT SECRETARIES Agility Chair: Debbie Agility Trial Secretary: Ellen Annual Meeting/Awards Banquet/Welcome Night: Tim Peterson... ARC Sieger Show: Jill Carting Chair/Secretary: Dr Tommy Catalog Ads: Wendy Amos... CGC Test: Laura Chief Ring Steward: Bernie Health Clinics: Linda Spengler... Herding Trial Chair: Tracy Parciak... Herding Secretary: Dr Mary Belle Judges Study Group: Steve Wolfson... National Treasurer: Wendy Amos... Rainbow Bridge: Bernie Obedience & Rally Chair: Ronnie Parade of Titleholders: Debbie McIntyre... Rescue Parade: Debbie McIntyre... RV Reservations: Tim Peterson RV On-site Contact: Jay Ernst... /(314) Top Dog Evening: Bernie Top Twenty: Katie Maess... Tracking Chair: Bernie Tracking Secretary: Ellen Trophies: Tim Peterson... Vendors: Tim Peterson... Website: Wendy Amos ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 5

6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday May 12 Sunday May 13 Monday May 14 Tuesday May 15 Wednesday May 16 Thursday May 17 Friday May 18 Saturday May 19 Sunday May 20 Barn Hunt Dock Diving Herding All Breed Barn Hunt Dock Diving Herding All Breed Tracking Herding All Breed & Rottweiler Only Armetale Carting Test #1 AM Start Time Obedience & Rally Trial #1 - PM Start Time Carting Test #2 Armetale Day AM Start Time Obedience & Rally Trial #2 - PM Start Time DNA Collection Welcome Night Obedience & Rally Trial #3 Armetale AM Start Time Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes CGC & Trick Dog Testing DNA Collection Annual Meeting Conformation Dog Classes Agility All Breed DNA Collection Awards Banquet 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition Junior Showmanship & Conformation Bitches Stud Dog/Brood Bitch Agility All-Breed with separate Rottweiler Armetale Trial Parade of Title Holders & Rescue Parade Top Dog & Top 20 Gala Evening Best of Breed Competition Agility All-Breed Health Testing Sieger Show with Puppy Classes to follow Breed Sieger Show PREMIUM LISTS FOR ALL VENUES ARE AVAILABLE AT OR BY CONTACTING EVENT SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARIES. BOX TRUCK/VAN RESERVED SPOTS A limited number of Box truck/van reserved spots are available in the Purina RV parking area for the week of the show. You will have electric and water hookup with each spot and you can set up your EZ ups and ex pens and leave them setup for the time of the show. No overnight parking allowed in these spots. Power included in this price of $ Sign up on com under RV Camping ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

7 ATTENTION EXHIBITORS PREMIUM LISTS FOR ALL VENUES ARE AVAILABLE AT OR BY CONTACTING EVENT SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARIES. AGILITY TRIALS Secretary Ellen Calnan / Red Tile Services... redtileservices@gmail.com / (406) Chair Debbie Haynes... habfan2@maplemor.net / (720) All-Breed & Separate Rottweiler Only Armetale Trial:... Friday - May 18, 2018 All-Breed Trials:... Thursday - May 17, 2018 & Saturday - May 19, 2018 Location:...Purina Events Center Entries Open: February 26,2018 Entries Close: April 18, 2018 For More Information:... BARN HUNT. All-Breed Saturday, May 12 & Sunday. May 13, 2018 Location:...Purina Farms Entries Close:... April 27, 2018 Secretary Emily Wright...OzarkMischiefBarnHunt@gmanil.com Offered by Ozark Mischief Barn Hunt CARTING Rottweiler Only Monday, May 14, 2018 & Tuesday, May 15, 2018 (Armetale Tuesday) Location:...Purina Farms Entries Close:... April 18, 2018 Secretary & Chair Dr. Tommy Caisango... DrTom13@aol.com For More Information:... HERDING All Breed Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13, 2018 All Breed Herding Trial & Rottweiler Only Trial May 14, 2018 Secretary Dr. Mary Belle Adelmann... gsdcwkytrials@gmail.com/(270) Chairman Tracy Parciak... parciak@centurytel.net/(314) For More Information:... Location:... RottiEwe Farm, Wright City, MO Entries Close:... April 18, 2018 Duck & Sheep Only TRACKING TD & TDX All Breed with Rottweilers given preference Sunday, May 13, 2018 Secretary Ellen Calnan... redtileservices@gmail.com/(406) Chair Bernie McDowell... mttop1@outlook.com For More Information:... Location:...Purina Farms Entries Close:... April 18, 2018 NATIONAL SIEGER SHOW Saturday afternoon May 19, 2018: Puppy Classes & Check-in for Sunday Classes Sunday May 20, 2018: Youth, Adult & Junior Showmanship Classes Show Chair & Secretary Jill Kessler-Miller... jillymillygsrc@gmail.com Online Entry:... For More Information:... Location:...Purina Farms Entries Close:... April 30, 2018 Visit for updates, specialty clothing items, etc ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 7

8 JUDGES Broster, Kim R [101965] SHOEMAKER RD., HAZEL, KY /14 Herding, All HT & PT Brown, David Loring [34816] LOVE DR., O FALLON, MO /18 Junior Showmanship Caisango, Dr. Tommy RUSTIC WAY, MELBOURNE, FL /14 Carting Test #1 Callahan, Ann...PO BOX 2425, TIJERAS, NM /16 Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, Best in Puppy Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs Comunale, James*[27181] JARES CT., BALLWIN, MO /14 Rally, All Classes 5/14 Obedience Novice A, Novice B, Preferred Novice, Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Veterans 5/15 Obedience Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B, Preferred Open, Preferred Utility, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility 5/16 Rally, All Classes 5/16 Obedience Novice A, Novice B, Preferred Novice, Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Veterans, Brace, Team 1 DiCicco, Mr. Anthony [17490] OCEANVIEW RD, LYNBROOK, NY /18 Regular Bitch Classes, Non-Regular Bitch Classes, 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition, Stud Dog & Brood Bitch Classes Dyar, Mrs. Jane SW 17th ST., FT LAUDERDALE, FL /15 Carting Test #2 English, Laura A [26736] COLD WATER DR., EVANSVILLE, IN /17 Agility, All Classes 5/18 Agility, All Classes 5/19 Agility, All Classes Hinz, Ms. Connie J [97845] TH ST, RIVERSIDE, IA Regular Dog Classes, Non-Regular Dog Classes, Intersex Kinion, Virginia (Ginger) [5693] STONEWALL STA, SAINT CHARLES, MO /14 Obedience Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B, Preferred Open, Preferred Utility, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility 5/15 Rally, All Classes 5/15 Obedience Novice A, Novice B, Preferred Novice, Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Veterans 5/16 Obedience Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B, Preferred Open, Preferred Utility, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility, Team 2 Lucken, Scott [36151] PAXTON AVE., LANSING. IL /14 Herding, All A Course Sheep, B Course Ducks and A Course Ducks Saavedra, Debra BOORTZ LN. RAMONA, CA /16 Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, Veteran Sweepatkes Bitches, Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Sappenfield II, Mr Jack E [6902] OLIVE BRANCH RD, DURHAM, NC /13 TD, TDX Shaver, Mr Jeffery J [57514] PINE CREEK WAY, STAGECOACH, TX /13 TD, TDX Shaw, Mark [BHAJ-043A]...ALLEN, TX 5/13 Barn Hunt, All Classes 5/14 Barn Hunt, All Classes Thompson, Catherine M [5087] ROCKBRIDGE RD, WASHINGTON CT HS, OH /19 Sieger Show (concludes on 5/20) *One or more assignments approved as provisional/permit by AKC JUDGES BREED STUDY The American Rottweiler Club will present their annual Judge s Education program at the 2018 ARC National Specialty. It will be conducted by Nancy Griego at Purina Farms Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, MO on Thursday morning, May 17, 2018 at 8:00 AM. The cost, (which includes the classroom presentation, ringside mentoring, hands-on workshop, catalog and lunch,) is $35. Please contact Steve Wolfson snwolfson@optonline.net regarding your interest in attending. Space is limited. Reserve early. Checks are made payable to American Rottweiler Club (ARC) and mailed to Steve Wolfson, 1673 Charles St., North Merrick, NY ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

9 WELCOME MEET & GREET - TUESDAY, MAY 15, :30PM Welcome Night is compliments of the Northstar Rottweiler Club To be held in the RV Overnight Parking area Please RSVP on the Nationals Website Reservation deadline is May 1, 2018 ANNUAL MEETING - WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 To be held in the Conference Room (upstairs) at the Purina Event Center. Time TBD CANINE GOOD CITIZENS TEST - WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, $15.00 Contact: Laura Wright-Smith, PO Box 935, New Castle, CO brooklyns12@hotmail.com TRICK DOG TESTING - WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, $15.00 Contact: Katie Maess, 8872 Snider Rd., Mason, OH ktm@embarqmail.com ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET - THURSDAY, MAY 17, $35.00 Parmesan Chicken Breast and Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Apple Harvest Salad, Forest Mushroom Brandy Cream Sauce, Herb Roasted Baby Red Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli Spears and Dill Baby Carrots, Assorted Dinner Rolls and Whipped Butter, Turtle Cheesecake. Special dietary requests will be available if notified in advance of deadline. Sign up on the National Online Web Store or send to: Tim Peterson, rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN Reservation deadline is May 1, 2018 COMPLIMENTARY DNA COLLECTION - TUESDAY TO THURSDAY - MAY 15, 16 & 17, 2018 The Rottweiler Health Foundation is offering a complimentary DNA Repository Collection. The DNA Repository is co-sponsored by AKC/CHF & OFA. us if you re planning to attend. We want to have adequate supplies for all interested in participating. Please contact Michelle Amtower for more information and/or a flyer to be ed to you tursadt@charter.net PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS - FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 Rosette with name: $ Include the highest title earned in each venue when submitting dog s name, as this is all that will be printed on the Rosette; e.g. if a dog has a UD, it will list UD, not CD, CDX, UD. Make sure submittals are printed and legible. submission preferred if paying online. ARC will not be responsible for misprints of information submitted if it s unable to be read. Send Names & Resumes (100-word maximum) to: Debbie McIntyre, 141 Rutherford Lane, Oroville, CA rotimom@digitalpath.net Make checks payable to 2018 ARC. The registration fee can be paid online at Submission Deadline: April 11, 2018 No rosettes will be mailed. RESCUE PARADE - FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 Doggie Motif Memento: No Charge. Please make sure name, titles & resume are printed and legible. Send Names & Resumes (100-word maximum) to: Debbie McIntyre - rotimom@digitalpath.net Submission Deadline: April 11, 2018 No mementos will be mailed HEALTH CLINICS (HEART & EYES) - SATRUDAY, MAY 19, 2018 Start time - 9:00 AM Eyes $35, Dr. Ben Johnson u Heart- Echo $200 / Auscultation $75, Dr. Cecilia Marshall Cancellations will be possible ONLY IF the minimum required appointments are filled. Any refunds will be issued after the national. For more information, please contact Linda Spengler - lindaspang@msn. com. The registration/appointment fee can be paid online at RAINBOW BRIDGE - REMEMBRANCE Send your remembrance name(s) and what you d like it to say to the address listed below. If you want to send a photo, Bernie will try to include if there is room. You may also submit your remembrance at the show and Bernie will do her best to display. Send Remembrance(s) & Photo(s) to: Bernie McDowell, 470 Woodland Lane, Golden, CO mttop1@outlook.com Submission Deadline if mailed: April 18, ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 9

10 HOTELS Wildwood Hotel Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO Holiday Inn at Six Flags Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO Budget Lodging South Outer Road, St Clair, MO Mention the American Rottweiler Club when making reservations. All blocks will be released 30 days prior to show. No cones/ taping/etc. is allowed in the Exhibition Hall as well as in any parking area at Purina and ALL Hotels. Violators may be subject to an Event Committee Hearing. RV CAMPING Sign up on the National Online Web Store or send to: Tim Peterson, rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN On-site contact: Jay Ernst $40.00 PER NIGHT (mailed) (online) Deadline: April 18, 2018 DIRECTIONS TO SHOW SITE From Lambert St. Louis International Airport: Go West on Departing Flights toward Natural Bridge Rd. Turn left onto Natural Bridge Rd. Merge onto I-70 West. Merge onto I-270 South via Exit 232 toward Memphis. Merge onto I-44 West/US 50 via Exit 5B toward Tulsa. Go approximately 23 miles. Take the MO-100 Exit toward Gray Summit. Turn right onto MO-100. Go approximately 0.4 miles to MO-MM. Turn left. Go 1.1 miles to Purina Farms (on left). Estimated travel time from airport is 47 minutes. AKC SANCTIONED 4-6 MONTHS PUPPY COMPETITION JUDGE: ANTHONY DICICCO Entries Close at the Superintendent s office on Wednesday, April 18, PM PDT One combined class will be offered for Rottweilers that are (4) four months & under (6) six months old on Friday, May 18, An AKC registration number or AKC litter number will be required for all entries. 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 in order to avoid inadvertent transmission of illness by/to puppies not yet fully immunized. 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 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 within the last five years. Dogs may not be exhibited by current assistants or household members of a professional handler. A current assistant is defined as anyone employed by a professional handler on a full-time basis, or, assisting a professional handler at the show or any show during a cluster/weekend. AKC Rules in Dealing with Misconduct will be applicable to any person and dog entered at this competition. All applicable rules found in Rules Applying to Dog Shows will govern the conduct of this competition unless these regulations state otherwise. Exhibitors should plan on opening the mouth of their puppy for the judges. Breed standard disqualifications such as color, height, weight or dentition shall not be a point of consideration in the judging process for this competition. Entry Fee: $35.00 (including AKC recording fee of $2.00 for each dog. These fees are paid to the American Kennel Club.) CLASSIFICATION CLASSES COMBINED: Puppy, 4 & Under 6 months RIBBON PRIZES Best of Breed... Orange Rosette Best of Opposite Sex... Lavender Rosette NO PUPPIES UNDER THE AGE OF SIX (6) MONTHS, EXCEPT THOSE PARTICIPATING IN THE 4-6 MONTH PUPPY COMPETITION, MAY BE ON THE GROUNDS ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

11 ARC NATIONAL SPECIALTY DONATIONS Please help support YOUR 2018 National Specialty by donating to the National Specialty Fund Platinum: $ Embroidered Director Chairs with National Logo and Kennel Name Reserved Ringside Seating Reserved Car Parking Space Catalog 2 Full Page Color Ads 2 Awards Banquet Tickets 1 Forever Faithful DVD Movie compliments of Angie Ritz 2018 ARC Memento Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook, and Website Gold: $ Embroidered Director Chairs with National Logo and Kennel Name Reserved Car Parking Space Catalog 2 Full Page Color Ads 2 Awards Banquet Tickets 2018 ARC Memento Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook, and Website Silver: $ Embroidered Director Chair with National Logo and Kennel Name Catalog 1 Full Page Color Ad 1 Banquet Ticket 2018 ARC Memento Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook, and Website Bronze: $ Catalog 1 Full Page Black and White Ad 2018 ARC Memento Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook, and Website Thank You Donation: $ Catalog 2018 ARC Memento Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook, and Website Consider donating in HONOR OF or IN MEMORY OF that special Rottweiler or Person. You may donate online using PayPal at website or mail donations to: Tim Peterson rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN Please make donations payable to 2018 ARC National Specialty in U.S. funds ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 11

12 2018 ARMETALE TROPHIES CONFORMATION Best of Breed: Large ARC Armetale Plate Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed: Large ARC Armetale Plate Best of Winners: Large ARC Armetale Plate Winners Dog & Winners Bitch: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Reserve Winners Dog: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Reserve Winners Bitch: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Best Puppy from the Regular Classes: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Best from the Bred by Exhibitor Classes: Medium ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Regular and Non-Regular Conformation Class (NOT including Sweepstakes and 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy): Small ARC Armetale Plate JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Best Junior Handler: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Reserve Junior Handler: Medium ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Junior Showmanship Class: Small ARC Armetale Plate SWEEPSTAKES & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Best in Sweepstakes: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Best Junior in Veteran Sweepstakes: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Best Senior in Veteran Sweepstakes: Medium ARC Armetale OBEDIENCE Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes: Large ARC Armetale Reserve Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Highest Combined Score in Open B & Utility: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Highest Scoring Dog in the Preferred Classes: Large ARC Armetale Highest Combined Score in Preferred Open & Preferred Utility: Medium ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Class: Small ARC Armetale Plate (Team receives four) RALLY Highest Combined Triple Score: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B: Medium ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Class: Small ARC Armetale Plate AGILITY High in Trial: Large ARC Armetale Plate Reserve High in Trial: Medium ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Class: Small ARC Armetale Plate CARTING High in Trial: Large ARC Armetale Plate Reserve High in Trial: Medium ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Class: Small ARC Armetale Plate HERDING High in Trial: Large ARC Armetale Plate Reserve High in Trial: Medium ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Class: Small ARC Armetale Plate TRACKING Small Armetale Plate for each passing TD, TDX, VST ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

13 ARC-SPONSORED PRIZES All prize pottery pieces are the extraordinary work of artist, Laura Wright-Smith, Spirit Mountain Pottery. Northstar Rottweiler Club would like to thank Laura for helping make the ARC 2018 National Specialty that much more special. CONFORMATION Best of Breed: Pottery Piece Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed: Pottery Piece Best of Winners: Pottery Piece Winners Dog & Winners Bitch: Pottery Piece Reserve Winners Dog & Winners Bitch: Pottery Piece Best Puppy from the Regular Classes: Pottery Piece Best from the Bred by Exhibitor Classes: Pottery Piece First Place in Each Regular and Non-Regular Conformation Class (NOT including Sweepstakes and 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy): Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Best Junior Handler: Grooming Apron and $25 Gift Card Reserve Junior Handler: $25 Gift Card First Place in Each Junior Showmanship Class: $15 Gift Card SWEEPSTAKES & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Best in Sweepstakes: Pottery Piece Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes: Pottery Piece Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: Pottery Piece Best Senior in Veteran Sweepstakes: Pottery Piece Best Junior in Veteran Sweepstakes: Pottery Piece All Placements: Two Mugs with Nationals Logo OBEDIENCE Armetale Day Wednesday, May 16 Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes: Pottery Piece Reserve Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes: Pottery Piece Highest Combined Score in Open B & Utility: Pottery Piece All Placements 1st-4th Each Class: Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo RALLY Armetale Day Wednesday, May 16 Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B: Pottery Piece Highest Combined Triple Score: Pottery Piece All Placements 1st-4th Each Class: Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo AGILITY Armetale Day Friday, May 18 High in Trial: Pottery Piece Reserve High in Trial: Pottery Piece First Place in Each Class: Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo CARTING Armetale Day Tuesday, May 15 High in Trial: Pottery Piece Reserve High in Trial: Pottery Piece First Place in Each Class: Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo HERDING Armetale Day Monday, May 14 High in Trial Overall: Pottery Piece High in Trial Sheep: Pottery Piece Reserve High in Trial Sheep: Pottery Piece High in Trial Ducks: Pottery Piece Reserve High in Trial Ducks: Pottery Piece First Place in Each Class: Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo HT/PT Qualifiers: Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo 2018 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 13

14 Monday, May 14 - Carting Test Highest in Test & Reserve High in Test: Gift Bag/Basket All 1st Placements will receive: Large Dog Toy 2nd-4th Placements will receive: Flashlight with Logo All Qualifiers will receive: Dog Toy/Chew Monday, May 14 - Obedience Trial Highest Scoring dog in the Regular Classes: Gift Bag/Basket Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Utility: Gift Bag/Basket All 1st Placements will receive: Large Dog Toy 2nd-4th Placements will receive: Flashlight with Nationals Logo All Qualifiers will receive: Dog Toy/Chew Monday, May 14 - Rally Trial Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B: Gift Bag/Basket Highest Combined Triple Score: Gift Bag/Basket All 1st Placements will receive: Large Dog Toy 2nd-4th Placements will receive: Flashlight with Nationals Logo All Qualifiers will receive: Dog Toy/Chew Tuesday, May 15 - Obedience Trial Highest Scoring dog in the Regular Classes: Gift Bag/Basket Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Utility: Gift Bag/Basket All 1st Placements will receive: Travel Mug 2nd-4th Placements will receive: LED Collar Light All Qualifiers will receive: Dog Toy Tuesday, May 15 - Rally Trial Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B: Gift Bag Highest Combined Triple Score: Gift Bag/Basket All 1st Placements will receive: Travel Mug 2nd-4th Placements will receive: LED Collar Light All Qualifiers will receive: Dog Toy We will be offering New Title Rosettes for Conformation and ALL Performance Events, Carting, and Highest Scoring Junior in Herding AKC NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES The purpose of the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) is to recognize and showcase the quality dogs being exhibited by owner/handlers and to provide a venue for the owner/handlers to compete against their peers. The determination of the awards in the AKC National Owner-Handled Series is based solely on the quality of the entry. The owner/handler s handling ability is not of consideration. Dog must be marked as eligible to compete in the AKC NOHS prior to the closing of entries. There is no additional fee to enter this competition. Exhibitors must declare their dog AKC National Owner-Handled Series eligible at the time of entry using the check box on the entry form. Dogs must be handled by an eligible owner/handler for the AKC NOHS throughout the breed level (all classes, Winners, and Best of Breed) competition. The handler must be an owner of record according to the AKC s records as of the date of the show. Dogs declared eligible will be identified by an asterisk or other representative mark in the judge s book, steward s book, and the show catalog. The Owner-Handled Best of Breed will be selected from the eligible dogs that competed in the Best of Breed/Variety competition for the regular show. This includes Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, and the undefeated winners of the non-regular classes. This excludes all dogs defeated during class and winners competition for the regular show. *Professional handlers, household members and current assistants to professional handlers may not exhibit. *Professional handler is 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 within the last five years. Eligibility restrictions apply to all members of the same household. Household members and current assistants to professional handlers in conformation are not eligible to exhibit in this competition. A current assistant is defined as anyone employed by a professional handler on a full-time basis, or assisting a professional handler at the show or any show during the cluster/weekend. Eligibility restrictions apply to all members of the same household ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

15 SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BELOW WINNERS The Adventures of Hottie the Rottie - Barking Up the Wrong Tree is donated by SuperDog Productions Worldwide, author Toni Delmar and Emmy-nominated Illustrator, Patrick Barrett. It is the third book in the series which was introduced at ARC 2014 with A Kiss for Christmas. This edition is numbered and signed and has been created uniquely for the American Rottweiler Club National Specialty. For more information, please visit find them on Facebook (HottietheRottie) or follow on Instagram (hottierottie). This Limited Special Edition Art Book will be offered for the following: Best in Specialty, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best Junior Handler, Reserve Junior Handler, Best in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite to Best in Sweepstakes, Best Veteran in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex to Best Veteran Dog in Sweepstakes, High in Trial Obedience, High Combined Obedience, High Combined Rally, High in Trial Agility, High in Trial Carting, High in Trial Herding Sheep, High in Trial Herding Ducks, and the Jennifer Lind Kelley Memorial Triathlon Winner. Gift Bags will be given for the following: All Class Placements in Sweepstakes, All Class Placements in Veteran Sweepstakes, All Junior Showmanship entrants, All 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition entrants, Highest Scoring Junior Handler Obedience, Highest Scoring Junior Handler Rally, Highest Scoring Junior Handler Agility, Highest Scoring Junior Handler Herding, Highest Scoring Junior Handler Carting, All Herding Qualifying Test Runs, and All Parade of Rescued Rottweilers. SPECIAL OBEDIENCE PRIZES & SPECIAL RALLY PRIZES (ARMETALE DAY ONLY) Handlers must pre-register at the trophy table 1/2 hour prior to the start of all obedience classes to be eligible. A prize will be given to qualifying dogs in regular classes only in the following categories: OBEDIENCE Highest Scoring Junior in Obedience: Gift Bag OBEDIENCE - Highest Scoring Veteran sponsored by Phyllis Clark, Big Sky Rottweilers: Franklin Mint Collector Plates RALLY Highest Scoring Junior in Rally: Gift Bag CATALOG ADVERTISING Catalog advertising is open to ARC members and non-members. However, all advertising must conform to the ARC Mandatory Practices (see This only applies to advertisements for Stud Dogs, Brood Bitches or Litters. Kennels and individual dogs/ bitches may still be advertised as Home of, Presenting, Congratulation on latest title, etc. as long as there is no specific mention of breeding (puppies, stud/semen available, etc.) unless conforming to the Mandatory Practices. Full page color w. 1 photo (4.5 X 7.5 )...$100 Full page B/W w. 1 photo (4.5 X 7.5 )...$ 70 Full page B/W w. no photo (4.5 X 7.5 )...$ 50 ½ page B/W w. no photo (4.5 X 3.5 )...$ 30 ¼ page B/W w. no photo (4.5 X 1.75 )...$ 25 **Inside Back Cover (Color X 7.5 )...$750 **Back Cover (Color X 7.5 )... SOLD **Inside Back Cover & Back Cover are available to ARC members only, on a first-come basis and must comply with ARK Advertising Policy. Ads MUST be submitted Camera Ready, via if possible: Correct Size, Flattened, High Resolution PDF. Any Camera-Ready ad that needs fixing will be assessed an additional charge of $10. If you do not have a Camera-Ready ad please contact Wendy Amos regarding an additional fee and requirements for having her set up your ad. Send ads & payment to: Wendy Amos th NW, Elk River, MN 55330, platinumdesigns11@gmail.com Ad & Payment Deadline: April 1, 2018 Payment for camera-ready ads may also be made online at ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 15

16 PRIZES OFFERED BY PURINA Best of Breed: Best-In-Show Grooming Bag & Shammy Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed: Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag & Shammy Winners Dog: Pro Plan Tote Bag Winners Bitch: Pro Plan Tote Bag Best Puppy: Pro Plan Tote Bag Best Bred-by-Exhibitor: Pro Plan Tote Bag First Place Best Veteran Dog 7 to under 10 years: Pro Plan Afghan First Place Best Veteran Bitch 7 to under 10 years: Pro Plan Afghan First Place Best Veteran Dog 10 years and older: Pro Plan Afghan First Place Best Veteran Bitch 10 years and older: Pro Plan Afghan Best Stud Dog: Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Best Brood Bitch: Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Best Jr. Handler: Pro Plan Garment Bag Reserve Best Jr. Handler: Pro Plan Tote Bag Best in Sweepstakes: Pro Plan Garment Bag Best of Opposite Sex to Best In Sweepstakes: Pro Plan Garment Bag Sweepstakes 1st Place In Each Class: Product and/or gift valued over $5.00 Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: Pro Plan Afghan Best 4-6 Beginner Puppy: Pro Plan Garment Bag Best 4-6 Beginner Puppy Best of Opposite Sex: Pro Plan Garment Bag Dock Diving Longest Dive, Highest Dive: Pro Plan Afghan Sunday, May 13 Dock Diving Qualifiers: Pro Plan Slobber Towel Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes: Pro Plan Garment Bag Highest Combined Score in Open B & Utility Classes: Pro Plan Garment Bag Obedience 1st Place In Each Class: Product and/or gift valued over $5.00 Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B - Rally: Product and/or gift valued over $5.00 Highest Combined Triple Score Rally: Product and/or gift valued at more than $5.00 Rally First Place in each Class: Product and/or gift valued over $5.00 High In Trial Agility: Pro Plan Garment Bag Highest Scoring Dog in Test Carting: Pro Plan Afghan High In Trial Herding, Duck & Sheep: Pro Plan Tote Bag All Qualifiers Tracking Test: Product and/or gift valued over $5.00 PRIZES OFFERED BY PURINA ALL 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. PRO PLAN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE PRIZE SUBSTITUTIONS OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE IN THE EVENT A SPECIFIC LISTED PRIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

17 ROSETTE PRIZES Rosettes will be offered for all Regular and Non-Regular Classes Regular Classes Breed, Obedience & Rally First Prize...Blue Second Prize... Red Third Prize... Yellow Fourth Prize... White Winners... Purple Reserve Winners...Purple & White Best of Winners...Blue & White Best of Breed... Purple & Gold Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed...Red & White AKC Select Dog and Select Bitch...Light Blue & White ARC Judge s Selects... Black & Teal Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Obedience Classes...Blue & Gold Reserve Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Obedience Classes...Red & Blue Highest Combined Score in Open B & Utility...Blue & Green Highest Scoring Dog in the Preferred Obedience Classes...Blue & Gold Highest Combined Score in Preferred Open & Preferred Utility...Blue & Green Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B Rally...Blue & Green Highest Combined Triple Score Rally...Blue & Red Qualifying Score in the Regular Obedience & Rally Classes (Wed. only)...dark Green (Qualifying Scores on Tues. & Wed. will be ribbons) Non-Regular Classes Breed and Obedience First Prize...Rose Second Prize... Brown Third Prize... Light Green Fourth Prize... Gray Owner-Handled Best of Breed... Maroon Best Puppy from the Regular Puppy Classes & Best Bred by Exhibitor...Dark Green Best in Sweepstakes...Pink & Green Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes....Lavender Best Veteran in Sweepstakes...Pink & Green Best Junior in Veteran Sweepstakes...Pink & Green Best Senior in Veteran Sweepstakes...Pink & Green Best Junior Handler...Rose & Green Reserve Best Junior Handler...Rose & Gray Best 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy... Orange Best Opposite Sex 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy... Lavender PRIZES: Trophies, Ribbons, Certificates, or other prizes will be awarded in the ring to the person exhibiting the dog, who shall be considered the owner or agent. Please advise the Superintendent of any discrepancy at once. The Club reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. No prizes will be mailed. We will be offering New Title Rosettes for Conformation and ALL Performance Events 2018 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 17

18 CONFORMATION CLASSES CLASSIFICATION Location: Purina Events Center Judge: Ms. Connie J Hinz All Regular Dog Classes, Veteran & Working Dog Classes, Best of Breed (intersex), NOHS Competition Best Puppy In Regular Classes, Best Bred By Exhibitor Judge: Mr. Anthony DiCicco 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition, All Regular Bitch Classes, Veteran & Working Bitch Classes, Stud Dog & Brood Bitch Judge: Mr. David Loring Brown Junior Showmanship Regular Classes Puppy Dogs, (6 mo. & under 9 mo.) Puppy Bitches (6 mos. & under 9 mo.) Puppy Dogs (9 mo. & under 12 mo.) Puppy Bitches (9 mo. & under 12 mo.) Dogs (12 mo. & under 15 mo.) Bitches (12 mo. & under 15 mo.) Dogs (15 mo. & under 18 mo.) Bitches (15 mo. & under 18 mo.) Novice Dogs Novice Bitches Amateur-Owner-Handler Dogs Amateur-Owner-Handler Bitches Bred by Exhibitor Dogs Bred by Exhibitor Bitches American Bred Dogs American Bred Bitches Open Dogs Open Bitches Winners Dog Winners Bitch Non-Regular Classes Involving Single Dog Entries Veteran Dogs I (7 yrs. & under 10 yrs.) Veteran Bitches I (7 yrs. & under 10 yrs.) Veteran Dogs II (10 yrs. & older) Veteran Bitches II (10 yrs. & older) Entrants in the Veteran Classes need not be intact. Spayed and neutered animal are eligible. Working Dogs Working Bitches A class for Dogs and a class for Bitches with working/performance titles. The Dog/Bitch must have earned one or more of the following AKC titles: CD; RN; TD; HS; NA; NAJ; NAP; NJP; NF; NFP; or an American Rottweiler Club CS. A Dog/Bitch is also eligible if it has earned one of the following titles: SchH A; SchH I; IPO I; VPG I; FH; BH; AD. Copy of title and/or Scorebook must be included with entry. Spayed and Neutered animals are ineligible to be entered in this class. Champions of Record are eligible to enter. Winners of the above Non-Regular Single Dog classes, if otherwise undefeated, are eligible to compete for Best of Breed. BEST OF BREED COMPETITION: The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed Competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record, and dogs that according to their owner s records have completed the requirements for a Championship but whose Championships are unconfirmed. The 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. AKC Select Dog and Bitch and ARC Selects will be awarded following Best of Breed. ARC SELECT AWARDS: All dogs eligible for the Best of Breed Competition shall be considered for these awards. At the discretion of the intersex judge, the maximum number of Select Awards that may be given shall be 10% of the Best of Breed entry, including Veterans, Winners and Working Dog/Bitch. That 10%, with no consideration to sex, is in addition to the ones automatically given Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed winners and the AKC Grand Championship Select Dog and Bitch (if awarded). The Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed shall be known as ARC Select 1; the Select Dog and Bitch shall be known as ARC Select 2; all others chosen shall be known simply as Select. Owner-Handled Best of Breed, Best Puppy from the Regular Puppy Classes and Best from the Bred by Exhibitor Classes will be judged following Best of Breed ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

19 Non-Regular Classes Involving Multiple Dog Entries Note: Non-regular classes involving multiple entries may be judged before or after Best of Breed. As the judge s decision in these classes will be based on the merits of more than one dog, no one of the dogs making up the entry judged first in the class will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed by virtue of having won the class. Stud Dog Class and Brood Bitch Class: Each entry is allowed two get. The merits of the Stud Dog or Brood Bitch are not considered in the placement of the entry. It is the quality of the get that forms the basis for the judge s decision. All get must be examined and gaited. The Stud Dog or Brood Bitch must also be examined to determine if there is a condition that would require disqualification or excusal under the Rules, AKC policy or the breed standard. All get must be entered in a regular class in order to be eligible to compete in the Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Class. Handlers of the Stud Dog or Brood Bitch, and all get being exhibited, must wear armbands. Ch. 11, Sec. 8 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows provides that a castrated male may be entered as a Stud Dog in the Stud Dog Class and a spayed bitch may be entered as a Brood Bitch in the Brood Bitch Class. REGULAR SWEEPSTAKES WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 Location: Purina Events Center Judges: Ms. Ann Callahan: Bitches & Best In Sweepstakes Mrs. Debra Saavedra: Dogs The Puppy Sweepstakes is open to all Rottweilers who are six months of age or older on May 16. The dates of the ARC National Specialty fluctuate from year to year. Puppies are eligible to compete in the first ARC Puppy Sweepstakes held on or after the date they reach six months of age, and only in this Sweepstakes. However, there will be times when puppies 18 months and older will be entered because they were NOT 6 months old when the prior year s Puppy Sweepstakes was held. The 2018 Puppy Sweepstakes was held on May 17, so dogs born between 11/16/16 and 11/15/17 are eligible. All dogs MUST be entered in a Regular Class. Sweepstakes entry MUST BE INDICATED AS AN ADDITIONAL CLASS on the entry form (entry fee is $25.00). Additional class entry must include age division (e.g., Sweeps 6-9 months). SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES Puppy Dogs, 6 months & under 9 months... (08/17/17 11/16/17) Puppy Dogs, 9 months & under 12 months... (05/17/17 08/16/17) Dogs, 12 months & under 15 months... (02/17/17-05/16/17) Dogs, 15 months & under 18 months... (11/17/16 02/16/17) Dogs, 18 months +...Not applicable this year Same Classes for Bitches...*See note above. BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES SWEEPSTAKES CASH PRIZES 35% of Total Entry Fee will be retained by the Club for expenses. 10% of the remainder will be divided equally between Best In Sweepstakes & Best of Opposite Sex to Best In Sweepstakes. The remainder will be divided in each Class as follows: First Place 40%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%, Fourth Place 10%. For any class of less than four, money will be divided proportionately as above.. VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 Location: Purina Events Center Judges: Ms. Ann Callahan: Dogs - Mrs. Debra Saavedra: Bitches & Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Open to all Rottweilers that are 7 years of age or older on Wednesday, May 16, Dogs entered in veteran sweepstakes need not be entered in a regular class. Entry must be made on official AKC entry form. Indicate Veteran Sweepstakes and age division. Entry fee is $ VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES Veteran Dogs 7 years & under 9 years... (5/17/09 05/16/11) Veteran Dogs, 9 years & under 11 years... (05/17/07 05/16/09) Veteran Dogs, 11 years & under 12 years... (05/17/06 05/16/07) Veteran Dogs, 12 years & older... (Any dog born on or before 5/16/06) Same Classes for Bitches BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES BEST SENIOR IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES BEST JUNIOR IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES 2018 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 19

20 VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CASH PRIZES 35% of Total Entry Fee will be retained by the Club for expenses. 10% of the remainder will be divided as follows: 4% for Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, and 3% each for Best Junior Veteran and Best Senior Veteran. The remainder will be divided in each Class as follows: First Place 40%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%, Fourth Place 10%. For any class of less than four, money will be divided proportionately as above. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 Location: Purina Events Center Judge: Mr. David Loring Brown NOVICE CLASS: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class. A first place in Novice without competition leading to a Best Junior award with competition would count as one win towards moving to Open at a licensed or member show. OPEN CLASS: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show, and who have won three first place awards in a Novice Class or if a win in Novice leads to a Best Junior with competition present it will count as one win towards moving to Open in a licensed or member show. Juniors which according to their records have completed the requirements to compete in the Open class but whose status is unconfirmed by the American Kennel Club are limited to competing in the Open Class for a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the Junior completed the requirements according to their records. 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 10 Best Junior wins with competition. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC 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. After the judge has awarded the Best Junior Handler, the second place winner from the class that the Junior was awarded Best Junior Handler is to return to the ring to compete for Reserve Best Junior Handler. NOTICE: Junior Handlers must include their AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER on each entry. You may obtain your junior identification number by calling the AKC, Judges Education Department, BE SURE ALL INFORMATION for Junior Showmanship Classes is entered on front and back of entry form. NOTE: SUBSTITUTION OF DOG IN JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP AT THE SHOW(S): There will be an Administration Fee of $5.00 charged for any substitution of dog in Junior Showmanship at each show. In addition, if the dog originally entered in Jr. Showmanship was an additional entry, and the dog being substituted is not otherwise entered in the show, the Junior Showmanship Only fee applies. OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIAL CLASSIFICATION EACH DAY OBEDIENCE CLASSES Location: Purina Events Center Qualifying Score required for placement in Regular and Optional Titling Classes. Regular Classes: Novice A, Novice B, Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B Preferred Classes: Preferred Novice, Preferred Open, Preferred Utility Optional Titling Classes: Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility Obedience Non-Regular: Veterans, Brace (Wed. only), Team (Wed. only) Refer to the AKC Obedience Regulations for a complete definition of each obedience class. Non-Regular Class scores are not eligible for Special Obedience Trial Awards, nor will qualifying scores be awarded AKC legs or points toward Obedience Trial Championships. Qualifying score is not required for placement in non-regular classes. RALLY CLASSES Novice A, Novice B, Intermediate, Advanced A, Advanced B, Excellent A, Excellent B, Master ARMETALE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 FOR BOTH OBEDIENCE AND RALLY We will be offering New Title Rosettes for Conformation and ALL Performance Events ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

21 CLASS MONDAY, MAY 14 u TUESDAY, MAY 15 u u WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 u u u Novice Class A Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Novice Class B Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Open Class A Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Open Class B Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Utility Class A Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Utility Class B Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Preferred Novice Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Preferred Open Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Preferred Utility Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Beginner Novice A Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Beginner Novice B Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Graduate Novice Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Graduate Open Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Versatility Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Veterans Class Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Brace Class NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED Mr. James Comunale Team Class NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Rally Novice A Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale* Rally Novice B Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale* Rally Intermediate Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale* Rally Advanced A Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale* Rally Advanced B Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale* Rally Excellent A Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale* Rally Excellent B Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale* Rally Master Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale* TRANSFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN BOTH OBEDIENCE AND RALLY written transfer application must be submitted to the on-site Show Secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the trial, not 30 minutes prior to the start of the class. Transfers will be allowed, provided the class is available and the judge does not exceed limits. RALLY RING IS 50 X 60 *One or more assignments approved as provisional/permit by AKC u MONDAY OBEDIENCE TRIAL ( ) MONDAY RALLY TRIAL ( ) u u TUESDAY OBEDIENCE TRIAL ( ) TUESDAY RALLY TRIAL ( ) u u u WEDNESDAY OBEDIENCE TRIAL ( ) AND WEDNESDAY RALLY TRIAL ( ) ALL OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS ARE ROTTWEILER ONLY 2018 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 21

22 THE JENNIFER LIND KELLEY MEMORIAL TRIATHLON AWARD The American Rottweiler Club understands that the events held in conjunction with our National Specialty are more than just conformation in an effort to promote the entire Rottweiler and showcase the versatility of our breed. ARC is awarding Triathlon awards to the Rottweilers which distinguish themselves in performance and/or companion events at our National Specialty. Any Rottweiler qualifying in three or more different performance and/or companion Armetale event categories will be recognized by ARC with a Certificate of Achievement. The highest combined scoring dog will receive the title ARC Triathlon Dog of the Year - this is a remarkable achievement! Full details can be found on the ARC National Website The Jenifer Lind Kelley Memorial Triathlon Entry 2018 Rottweiler National Armetale Performance Events Owner: AKC: Number: Registered Name: Call Name: Obedience - May 16, 2018 Carting- May 15, 2018 Utility A or B Excellent S or T Open A or B Intermediate S or T Novice A or B Started S or T Veteran Preferred Utility Herding - May 14, 2018 Preferred Open Excellent S D C Preferred Novice Intermediate S D C Started S D C Rally - May 16, 2018 Tested PT HT Masters Excellent A or B Agility - May 18, 2018 Intermediate Excellent Advanced A or B Masters Novice A or B Open Novice Tracking - May 13, 2018 Excellent Preferred VST Masters Preferred TDX Open Preferred TD Novice Preferred CGC/TT - May 16, 2018 CGC / TT ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

23 Our appreciation and gratitude to Angie Ruiz for, once again, creating an amazing film about our wonderful breed, the Rottweiler, There will be a complimentary showing of FOREVER FAITHFUL during the national. Please stay tuned for the date & time ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 23

24 ENTRY FEES Highest Priced class is considered First Entry All conformation, sweepstakes, obedience and rally should be mailed to: BaRay Event Services, P.O. Box 508, 113 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington, WA 98233, Make all checks and money orders payable in U.S. Funds to: BaRay Event Services. CONFORMATION First Entry of Each Dog, Each Event...$35 Puppy Classes & Veterans Classes, First Entry...$25 Each Additional Entry of Same Dog, Same Event...$25 Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Only...$35 Stud Dog or Brood Bitch as Additional Entry (must be entered in regular class)...$20 Junior Showmanship...No Fee Sweepstakes (dog must be entered in a regular class)...$25 Veteran Sweepstakes (dog need not be entered in a regular class)...$25 Beginner 4-6 month puppy competition...$35 OBEDIENCE EACH EVENT Regular or Preferred Obedience Classes First Entry of Each Dog, Each Event... $35 Regular or Preferred Obedience Classes as an Additional Entry Same Dog, Same Event...$25 Non-Regular Obedience Veterans, as a First or Additional Entry...$25 Obed. Brace Unit - First Entry (Wed. only)...per Dog $17.50 Obed. Brace Unit - Additonal Entry (Wed. only)...per Dog $12.50 Obed. Team Unit (Wed. only)...per Dog $10 Team entries must be submitted either all in the same envelope, or each with a list of their team members, including names of dogs and registration numbers. Those submitted without a team list may be rejected. There is no fee for one Alternate on each team. Alternate must be indicated on entry. RALLY EACH EVENT Rally Classes First Entry of Each Dog, Each Event...$35 Rally Classes as an Additional Entry of Same Dog, Same Event...$25 OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS ARE OPEN TO ROTTWEILERS ONLY Entry Fees for Conformation and Obedience include 50 cents AKC Recording Fee and $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee. Entry Fees for Rally include $3.50 AKC Recording Fee for the first entry and $3.00 additional entry of the same dog. Note: Rally Trials are separate events from Obedience Trials. DO NOT consider Rally as an additional class with an entry in conformation or obedience. ENTRY SUBMISSIONS, CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES, TRANSFERS MAIL ENTRIES WITH FEES to PO Box 508, Burlington, WA CANADIANS make all entry fees payable in U.S. funds. FAX ENTRIES: Fax number: $4.00 per dog per show added for FAX-Credit Card entries. Both sides of entry form must be transmitted. Entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the number of pages, what shows and how many dogs per show. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted for Fax entries. Credit card information (Credit Card number, expiration date, and cardholder name) must be on cover sheet. Note: Visa and MasterCard users You must include the 3-digit security code that appears above your signature on the back of the card. Proof of fax transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax-Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at ONLINE ENTRIES: Web site is BaRayEvents.com Follow instructions on Web site. $3.00 charge per dog per show. FEDEX, UPS, AIRBORNE or HAND-DELIVERED: Do NOT require signature. 113 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington, WA PHONE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES AND TRANSFERS will be accepted according to AKC Rules. Any refunds will be made within three weeks after the show. An administration fee may apply. (01/2016) ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

25 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS ALL EVENTS The American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations will govern this Show and Exhibitors must make themselves familiar with the agreement of the American Kennel Club, referred to on the reverse side of the entry blanks that accompany this Show Premium List. The American Kennel Club will collect: a $3.00 Event Service Fee and $.50 Recording Fee where applicable for the first entry of a dog, plus 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. At every licensed or member club rally trial, a recording fee of $3.50 is required for the first entry of each dog and a recording fee of $3.00 is required for each additional entry of the same dog. The event-giving club shall assume the responsibility of collecting all Event Service Fees for The American Kennel Club. These event service and recording fees shall be forwarded to The American Kennel Club along with all other required event results within seven (7) days of the close of the event. No Entry will be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance. Telegraph, and unsigned entries cannot be accepted and will be returned. Entries not on Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on reverse side are NOT ACCEPTABLE. The Club and/or Baray Events assumes no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or the owner s agent. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETENESS OF ENTRY RESTS SOLELY WITH ENTRANT. RETURNED CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY FEE. BaRay Events will add a $30.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. We will not re-process checks. The exhibitor will be contacted & required to send a money order for the original amount PLUS the $30.00 NSF fee. Subsequent returned checks from same person may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY BASIS. REFUNDS for cancellations due to judge change or cancellations made prior to entries closing will be mailed by the Club to said Exhibitor or Agent AFTER THE SHOW. An administrative fee of $5.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries. Females in season are not permitted to compete in Obedience or Rally Trials. If a female is withdrawn from competition because it came into season and the Superintendent is notified no later than one half hour prior to the start of the first class in the trial, the club is required to refund the entry fee. The club may retain a processing fee and must publish this information in the premium. Clubs may determine the documentation, if any that is required to confirm the female is in season. This shall be stated in the premium. Note: No fee is paid to the AKC for females in season who are withdrawn. FAX ENTRIES Fax entries will be accepted up to closing time. Fee is $4.00 per dog per show. If the credit card charge is denied for any reason, an additional service charge of $20.00 will be added. FAX NUMBER: (360) This is for Fax Machine ONLY. Incomplete or illegible Fax entries are not acceptable as a valid entry in a show. Proof of transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax- Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at Entries will be acknowledged after entries close with entry acknowledgment and judging program to address on entry. Should Exhibitor NOT receive an acknowledgment within a reasonable time, PLEASE notify BaRay Events at (360) or dogshows@barayevents.com. Entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by the Judge or Veterinarian, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee, or because it has been entered incorrectly. There is no refund for DUPLICATE ENTRIES or OVERPAYMENTS. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open, or to complete the Show NO REFUND will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline Please note: Any hotel or motel listed in the premium list is subject to Event Committee Rules. We expect our exhibitors to be responsible guests. A report that an exhibitor at this show has abused hotel or motel property during this weekend may result in disciplinary action. Clubs reserve the right to decline future entries from the offending party in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. 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 Superintendent/Show Secretary will be 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. Only dogs eligible for these shows will be admitted into the show area. There is no provision for unentered dogs. LOSS OR DAMAGE The Show Committee will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, or assume any liability in the event of any accident or misfortune, to either dogs or exhibitors participating in these Shows. The welfare of an Exhibitor s child is assumed to be the responsibility of the Exhibitor. It is distinctly understood that Exhibitors will exercise control and restraint over their children. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. ALL RIGHTS TO TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, 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, videotape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. The Club is not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show. ENTER ONLINE: ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 27