PREMIUM LIST AMERICAN ROTTWEILER CLUB. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 through Saturday, May 20, Carson City, Nevada 2017 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 1

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1 PREMIUM LIST AMERICAN ROTTWEILER CLUB Tuesday, May 16, 2017 through Saturday, May 20, 2017 Carson City, Nevada 2017 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 1

2 The love shows. Because of the strong trong connection you have with your dogs, you y consistently look for ways to provide them with long healthy lives.you can help support breed-specific health studies, educational outreach and rescue efforts. Make a difference for your breed by joining Purina Pro Club and participating in the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program. Join today. Call , 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Mon.-Fri. Or, visit purinaproclub.com Trademarks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerlandd 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, Diane Ciminero, dcimi92142@aol.com ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

3 NOTE ENTRY CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 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) Fuji Park 601 Old Clear Creek Road, Carson City, NV 37th Annual National Specialty Show, with NOHS # th Annual Sweepstakes # th Annual Veteran Sweepstakes # th, 65th & 66th Obedience Trials # , # , # rd, 34th & 35th Rally Trials # , # , # Month Beginner Puppy Competition # (ALL EVENTS UNBENCHED, OUTDOORS SHOW HOURS 7:00AM - 8:00PM EACH DAY) Tuesday, May 16, 2017 through Saturday, May 20, 2017 FOR A SCHEDULE OF ALL EVENTS, SEE PAGES 6 & 7 THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary BaRay Event Services, Inc. A.K.C. ANNUALLY LICENSED SUPERINTENDENTS MEMBER: DOG SHOW SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION SHEILA RAYMOND BECKY SUMNER JANE ANDERSON ROBERTA MARTIN CHUCK ST. JOHN SHARON SAMSON PO BOX 508, BURLINGTON, WA PHONE: FAX: 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 OFFICE HOURS 10AM-5PM MON.-FRI. Like us on FACEBOOK 2017 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 3

4 ATTENTION EXHIBITORS Welcome to the 2017 ARC National Specialty. The show site will be available to Exhibitors starting at 3:00PM on Friday, May 12 until 10:00AM on Monday, May 22. No dogs are to be left on the grounds in an individual s set-up overnight. No unentered dogs are allowed at ringside. This is an outdoor event. There will be plenty of space on grounds for individuals to have their own canopy set-ups. All set-ups MUST be kept to the clearly marked off areas for set-ups. No set-ups, crates, exercise pens will be placed within 15 of any rings. We ask that you leave walkways between set-ups for everyone s ease to and from the rings. If this is not maintained, you will be asked to fix the problem or move. No cones/ taping/etc. is allowed in ALL Hotels. There are no ex pens allowed in the Fuji Park Parking Lot; nor is there any overnight parking. Violators may be subject to an Event Committee Hearing. Exhibitors are responsible for keeping their dogs under control at all times & MUST clean up after their dogs in any area of Fuji Park. Remember that dogs need to be on leash at all times. There will be a designated area for bathing of dogs posted. Please remember that any complaints may result in an Event Committee Hearing. All first-place and major award winners are REQUIRED to have a photograph taken by the official show photographers. Any first-place and major award winner who does not wish to receive a personal copy of his/her photo is required to tell the photographer at the time the photo is taken. Requesting a photo be taken constitutes a contract between the owner and/or exhibitor and the photographer. Show photographer: Ken O Brien Photography. Fuji Park, Carson City Parks & Recreation, the American Rottweiler Club, the Superintendent/ Secretary, their Agents, Employees, etc. assume no responsibility for any Loss, Damage, or Injury sustained by Exhibitors, Spectators, Handlers, or to any of their Dogs or Property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. Parents/Guardians are responsible for all actions of children. 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. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Ken O Brien Photography PO Box 1175, Folsom, CA obrienphotography@att.net No one will be allowed to shoot over the Photographer s shoulder when official Award Pictures are being taken. SHOW VETERINARIAN ON CALL Carson Tahoe Veterinary Hospital 3389 S Carson Street, Carson City, NV 8:00AM-11:00PM Monday-Saturday. Sunday ER Only 24 hours / 7days a week Directions from the Show Site to Carson Tahoe Veterinary Hospital: Turn right out of Fuji Park onto Old Clear Creek Road. Travel straight to Hwy. 395 (S. Carson Street) and turn left. Travel approximately 1.1 miles on Hwy. 395 towards the city center. Carson Veterinary Hospital is on the right-hand side of the road. All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEO TAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in THE CLUB, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the Showgrounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant to the Club the right to photograph, televise, video tape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. The American Rottweiler Club and its officials are not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

5 OFFICERS OF THE CLUB President... Nancy Greigo Vice-President... Roberta Kelley-Martin Treasurer... Nancy Stafford Secretary... Ann Glynn 411 Walnut St #10986, Green Cove Springs, FL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Tommy Caisango Teresa Bradley Randi Garske Katie Maess Jeff Shaver NATIONAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEE AKC Delegate Peter G. Piusz Roberta Kelley-Martin Event Chair Robbers Ravine Rd, Colfax, CA Diane Ciminero Event Assistant Chair Cobblestone Ct, Reno, NV Joe Chinnici Obedience & Rally COMMITTEES SHOW BENCH COMMITTEE Roberta Kelley-Martin, Diane Ciminero, Ann Glynn and any available ARC Members Auction/Raffle Coordinator: Deborah Lumbert... Canine Good Citizen Tester: Carrie Dempsey... Catalog Ads: Wendy Chief Ring Stewards: Tim Peterson (conformation)... Connie Hinz... Chief Ring Steward: Joe Chinnici Corporate Sponsorship: Diane Decorations: Danielle Lois Montgomery... Fundraising: Roberta Kelley-Martin... Tim Peterson... Grounds Committee: Bruce Lumbert... Health/Education: Ann Hospitality (exhibitors): Danielle Hospitality (judges): Donna Rice... Meals: Roberta Kelley-Martin (Awards Banquet-Welcome)... Parades-Titleholders & Rescue: Deborah L. McIntyre... Rainbow Bridge: Bernie McDowell... RV Reservations: Thom Woodward... Roberta Kelley-Martin... Rosettes & Ribbons: Deborah L. McIntyre... Top 20 & Top Dog Evening: Katie Maess... Tracking Workshop: Lois Montgomery... Trophies: Diane Vendors: Deborah Lumbert... Ways & Means: Thora Thibaut & Becky Johnson... Websites: Wendy Welcome Get Together: Lois Montgomery ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 5

6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday May 13 Sunday May 14 Monday May 15 Tuesday May 16 Wednesday May 17 Thursday May 18 Friday May 19 Saturday May 20 Sunday May 21 Herding Test & Trial #1 AM - Armetale - Rottweiler ONLY Herding Test & Trial #2 PM - All-Breed Agility Trial #1 All-Breed Rottweilers Given Preference Herding Test & Trial #1 AM -hosted by NCHGA All-Breed Herding Test & Trial #2 PM -hosted by NCHGA All-Breed Agility Trial #2 All-Breed Rottweilers Given Preference Armetale Agility Trial #3 All-Breed Rottweilers Given Preference Carting Test #1 Armetale Obedience & Rally Trials #1 AM All-Breed, including All-American Dogs Obedience & Rally Trials #2 PM Rottweilers ONLY Armetale (Nat l events) Carting Test #2 Obedience & Rally Trials (All-Breed, including All-American Dogs) Puppy Sweepstakes Veteran Sweepstakes Tracking Workshop Welcome Party Barbecue & Annual Meeting 4 6 Month Puppy Competition Conformation Dogs Barn Hunt Fun Runs CGC Testing Canine/Feline CPR Certification Class Annual Awards Banquet with Guest Speaker Danika Bannasch BS DVM PhD Conformation Bitches Parade of Titleholders/Rescue Stud Dog/Brood Bitch Judge s Breed Study Barn Hunt Trials # 1 & # 2 Nose Work Demonstration Top Dog Night/Top 20 Junior Showmanship Best of Breed Barn Hunt Trials #3 & #4 Sieger Show puppies approx. 30 minutes after the conclusion of AKC judging Sieger Show Judges Dinner Sieger Show Barn Hunt Trials #5 & #6 PREMIUM LISTS FOR ALL VENUES ARE AVAILABLE AT OR BY CONTACTING EVENT SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARIES 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 / Chair Debbie Haynes... habfan2@maplemor.net / Saturday, Sunday & Monday, May 13, 14 & 15 3 All-Breeds Trials with Rottweilers given preference Armetale Trial is Sunday, May 14 Judge: Mrs. Lisa M. Selthofer (17173) BARN HUNT Secretary Laurie Cowhig / Redwood Ratters... redwoodratters@comcast.net Thursday, May 18 Fun Runs starting at Noon until 3 or 4 PM no pre-registration Walk-Ups Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May Six (6) trials in all two trials per day Judge: Laurtis (Dix) Dixon (BHAJ - 051A) CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Chief Tester & Contact - Carrie Dempsey... qacarrie@charter.net / Thursday, May 18 CARTING Secretary Georgie Ulberg... rgulberg@comcast.net / Chair Paula Cingota... paula.cingota@gmail.com / Monday & Tuesday, May 15 & 16 Armetale Trial is Monday, May 15 Judges: Ms. Sandy Bello & Ms. Sheila Avram-Hanna HERDING Secretary Carrie Dempsey... qacarrie@charter.net / Co-Chairs Ann Glynn... blackthorna@netscape.net / Priscilla Phillips...silyrotts1@sbcglobal.net / Saturday (AM & PM) May 13 - Rottweiler Only AM & All-Breed PM Armetale Trial is AM Trial #1 Judges: Mr. George Rusty Jeffers (45351) Ms. Lisa Edwards (67356) Sheep, Ducks & Cattle/Course A Trials & Goats/Tests Sunday, May 14 (AM & PM) Contact Sandy Bohr... hitopbc@yahoo.com Two All-Breed Trials/Tests hosted by Northern California Herding Group Association TRACKING WORKSHOP Contact Lois Montgomery...HighHills7@gmail.com / Wednesday, May 17 SIEGER NATIONAL SPECIALTY Secretary Jill Kessler Miller... jillymillygsrc@gmail.com / / preferred Chair Leslie Fried... braesidek9@comcast.net / Saturday (PM) & Sunday (All Day), May 20 & 21 Judges: Mr. Gerhard O Shea (FCI Sweden) Bitches Mr. Mick Svaljek (FCI Australia) Dogs Access for online entries, regulations & rules Visit for updates, specialty clothing items, etc ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 7

8 JUDGES Avram-Hanna, Sheila W Happy Valley Rd, Glendale, AZ /16 Carting Test #2 Bello, Sandy N Agave St, Casa Grande, AZ /15 Carting Test #1 Boles-Schroeder, Pamela Collingwood Pl, Vancouver, BC V6N 1V2 Canada 5/17 Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches & Best in Veteran Sweeps Dog & Bitch Dixon, Laurtis (Dix) [BHAJ - 051A]...Vancouver, WA 5/18 Barn Hunt Fun Runs 5/19 Barn Hunt 2 Trials 5/20 Barn Hunt 2 Trials 5/21 Barn Hunt 2 Trials Dutra, Cathy (6847) Darvon Ct, Newark, CA /16 Obedience AM Novice A, Preferred Novice, Open B, Open A, Preferred Open 5/16 Obedience PM Utility A & B, Preferred Utility, Veterans, Team 5/17 Obedience - Novice B 5/17 Rally Novice A & B, Advanced A & B, Excellent A & B Edwards, Lisa [67356]... PO Box 451, Gardnerville, NV /13 Herding AM All Trial Classes All Levels 5/13 Herding PM All Tests (HT & PT) Eng, Alvin W. [19013] Charter Rd, Rocklin, CA /16 Obedience AM Utility A & B, Preferred Utility, Veterans 5/16 Obedience PM Novice B 5/16 - Rally PM Novice A & B, Advanced A & B, Excellent A & B 5/17 Obedience Novice A, Preferred Novice, Open A & B, Preferred Open Felske-Jackman, Ann [95757] Little Britain Rd, Little Britain, ON K0M 2C0 Canada 5/19 Regular Bitch Classes, Veteran & Working Bitch Classes 5/19 Stud Dog & Brood Bitch Classes Jeffers, George Rusty [45351]... PO Box 1049, Meadow Vista, CA /13 Herding AM All Tests (HT & PT) 5/13 Herding PM All Trial Classes All Levels Grant, Pamela J Bello Vista Dr, Sherman, TX /17 Sweepstakes Puppy Bitches, Best in Sweepstakes & Veteran Dogs Just, Mary Lou [5770] Pondorex Rd, Auburn, CA /16 Obedience AM Obedience Novice B 5/16 Rally AM - Novice A & B, Advanced A & B, Excellent A & B 5/16 Obedience PM - Novice A, Preferred Novice, Open A & B, Preferred Open, Team 5/17 Obedience Utility A & B, Preferred Utility, Veterans Olson, Lew* [24173] Pine Creek Wy, Magnolia, TX / Month Beginner Puppy Class 5/18 Regular Dog Classes, Veteran & Working Dog Classes 5/20 Junior Showmanship, Intersex O Shea, Gerhard [FCI]... Sweden 5/20 Puppy Bitch Classes 5/21 Adult Bitch Classes Svaljek, Mick [FCI]...Australia 5/20 Puppy Dog Classes 5/21 Adult Dog Classes Selthofer, Lisa M. [17173] rd Rd. N, Loxahatchee, FL /13 Agility STD, JWW, FAST, Premier STD 5/14 Agility STD, JWW T2B, Premier JWW 5/15 Agility STD, JWW, T2B *One or more breeds assigned approved as provisional/permit by AKC JUDGES BREED STUDY The American Rottweiler Club will present at the 2017 ARC National Specialty, their annual Judge s Education presentation conducted by Mr. Jeff Shaver. It will be conducted at Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Rd, Carson City, NV on Friday morning, May 19, The cost of the presentation, which includes classroom presentation, ringside mentoring, hands-on, catalog & lunch is $35. Please contact Jeff Shaver at jshaver522@yahoo.com, regarding your interest in attending. Checks are made payable to ARC and mailed to Jeff Shaver at Pine Creek Way, Magnolia, TX ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

9 WELCOME MEET & GREET WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 Cash Bar 6:00 PM - Buffet served 6:30 PM - Cost: $16 Barbecued Sliced Beef Brisket & Chicken Breast, Barbecued Beans, Coleslaw & Green Beans with Bacon, Relish Tray, Rolls & Extra Barbecue Sauce Cookies, Lemonade, Iced Tea & Bottled Water Reservation Deadline May 1, 2017 reserve at using PayPal Or send check made payable to ARC 2017 to Roberta Kelley-Martin, 1321 Robbers Ravine Rd, Colfax, CA AWARDS BANQUET THURSDAY, MAY 18 Pinon-Sage Room, Gold Dust West Hotel Casino East William Street, Carson City Cash Bar 6:30 PM - Buffet starts 7:00 PM Cost $35 Tossed Green Salad, Three Hand-Crafted Salads, Roasted Red Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Baked Salmon with Dill Hollandaise, Chicken Cordon Bleu with Tarragon Supreme Sauce Herb Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Cider & Brandy Glaze Three Specialty Desserts with Fresh Brewed Iced Tea Reservation Deadline May 1, 2017 reserve at using PayPal Or send check made payable to ARC 2017 to Roberta Kelley Martin, 1321 Robbers Ravine Rd, Colfax, CA RV CAMPING $30.00 PER NIGHT To request a reservation form contact Roberta Kelley-Martin at roberta2017arc@gmail.com Parking is limited to 40 $30/night. Overnight parking will be available from Friday, May 3 PM through Monday, May 10 AM. Reservation Deadline May 1, 2017 CANINE GOOD CITIZENS TEST THURSDAY, MAY 18 Carrie Dempsey Tester qacarrie@charter.net Pre-registration $10.00 Day of Test, space permitting $15.00 Checks made payable to ARC 2017 National. Send to Carrie Dempsey, 4935 August Dr, Carson City, NV Reservation Deadline May 1, 2017 PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 Rosette with name: $25.00 Please only 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. Please make sure name, titles & resume are printed and legible. ARC will not be responsible for misprints if information submitted is unable to be read. Send Names & Resumes (100 word maximum) to: Debbie McIntyre, 141 Rutherford Lane, Oroville, CA Make checks payable to 2017 ARC. Submission Deadline: April 17, 2017 The registration fee can be paid online at No Rosettes will be mailed. RESCUE PARADE FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 Rescue Medallion: No Charge. Please make sure name, titles & resume are printed and legible. Send Names & Resumes (100 word maximum) to: Debbie McIntyre, 141 Rutherford Lane, Oroville, CA Submission Deadline: April 17, 2017 No Medallions will be mailed. RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE Please submit your dog/dog s call name(s)s to be remembered in our Rainbow Bridge Memorial. There will be a keepsake given for each dog. For a donation of $5.00 you can submit online com using PayPal. Deadline May 1, ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 9

10 HOTELS Best Western, Carson Station 900 S. Carson Street or Carson City Plaza Hotel, 801 S. Carson Street Motel 6, 2749 S. Carson Street Days Inn, 3103 N. Carson Street Super 8 Motel, 2829 S. Carson Street Desert Inn Motel, 1010 S. Carson Street Holiday Inn Express, 4055 N. Carson Street Best Western Trail Side Inn, 1300 N. Carson Street Motel 6, US Route 50 at Hwy 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA (28 miles from show site) Zephyr Cove RV Park & Cabins, US Route 50, Zephyr Cove, NV (18 miles from show site) Gold Dust West Casino & Hotel (Host Hotel) is FULL There are still RV spaces available in their Good Sam RV Park. Call toll free at or No cones/taping/etc. is allowed in Fuji Park and ALL hotels. Violators may be subject to an Event Committee Hearing. DIRECTIONS TO SHOW SITE Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Road, Carson City, NV Traveling North or South via US 395 / I Exit west (just south of the intersection of US Hwy 50) onto Old Clear Creek Road. Traveling West or East via US Hwy 50 at intersection of US Hwy 395 / I-850 turn left/south onto US Hwy 395. First left onto Old Clear Creek Road. Reno-Tahoe Int l. Airport (RNO) is 34.5 miles (36 minutes) via Interstate 580/ US395 (same road). Sacramento Int l. Airport (SMF) is 148 miles (2 hours, 36 minutes) via Interstate 80 Eastbound, then US 395/Interstate 580 Southbound Oakland Int l. Airport (OAK) is 216 miles (3 hours, 30 minutes) via Interstate 880 Northbound, Interstate 80 Eastbound, US 50 Eastbound, then US 395 Southbound San Francisco Int l Airport (SFO) 224 miles (4 hours, 30 minutes) via US 101 Northbound, Interstate 80 Eastbound, US 50 Eastbound, then US 395 Southbound. AKC SANCTIONED 4-6 MONTHS PUPPY THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017 Entries Close at the Superintendent s office on Wednesday, April 19, PM PDT One combined class will be offered for Rottweilers that are (4) four months & under (6) six months old on the day of the event. 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. 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 2017 National Specialty by donating to the 2017 National Specialty Fund RHODIUM $1500 Rottweiler Custom One-of-a-Kind Artist Piece by Deborah Lumbert Two complimentary tickets to the Awards Banquet Two complimentary tickets to the Welcome Night Barbecue Preferred Parking at Show Site first two donors suitable for a regular vehicle Preferred Ringside Seating first two donors party of 4 total One-page color advertisement with photo in the National Specialty catalog* Complimentary National Specialty Catalog 2017 National Specialty Collectors Pin Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook and Website DIAMOND $1000 Two complimentary tickets to the Awards Banquet Preferred Parking at Show Site first two donors - suitable for a regular vehicle Preferred Ringside Seating first two donors (up to 4 seats each) One-page color advertisement with one photo in the National Specialty catalog* Complimentary National Specialty Catalog 2017 National Specialty Collectors Pin Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook and Website PLATINUM $500 Two complimentary tickets to the Awards Banquet Preferred Parking at Show Site first two donors - suitable for a regular vehicle One-page color advertisement with one photo in the National Specialty catalog* Complimentary National Specialty Catalog 2017 National Specialty Collectors Pin Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook and Website GOLD $250 One-page B/W advertisement, one photo, in the National Specialty catalog* Complimentary National Specialty Catalog 2017 National Specialty Collectors Pin Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook and Website SILVER $100 One half page B/W ad, no photo, in the National Specialty catalog* 2017 National Specialty Collectors Pin Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook and Website BRONZE $ National Specialty Collectors Pin Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook and Website GEM $49 & UNDER 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 on-line using PayPal at website or mail donations to: Roberta Kelley-Martin, 1321 Robbers Ravine Rd., Colfax, CA Please make donations payable to 2017 ARC National Specialty in U.S. funds. *All advertising must meet ARC guidelines, be CAMERA READY, and adhere to the advertised deadline NO EXCEPTIONS 2017 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 11

12 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 2017 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 of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes: Medium ARC Armetale Plate OBEDIENCE High In Trial in the Regular Classes: Large ARC Armetale Reserve High in Trial in the Regular Classes: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Highest Combined Score in Open B & Utility: Medium ARC Armetale Plate High In Trial in Preferred Classes: Large ARC Armetale Highest Combined Score in Preferred Open & Preferred Utility: Medium ARC Armetale Plate RALLY Highest Combined Score from Advance B and 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 ARC-SPONSORED PRIZES CAMP CHAIR is offered for BISS, BOSS, High In Trial Herding, Reserve High In Trial Herding BLANKET is offered for Reserve High In Trial Obedience, High In Trial Preferred Obedience, High Combined Rally, Reserve High in Trial Agility CUTTING BOARD is offered for High Combined Score in Open B & Utilitiy, and High Combined Score in Preferred Open & Preferred Utility COLLAPSIBLE SOFT SIDED CRATE is offered for Best in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes, High in Trial Obedience, High in Trial Agility ROTTWEILER MOTIF CHALKBOARD is offered for Grand Champion AKC Selects, ARC Selects, BOW, WD/WB, Reserve WD/Reserve WB, Best Puppy from Regular Classes, Best Bred By Exhibitor

13 COLLAPSIBLE BASKET WITH GOODIES offered for Best Junior, High in Trial Carting 6 SLIP LEADS offered for First through Fourth Prize, All Conformation Regular & Non-Regular Classes, Junior Showmanship, Obedience Regular & Non-Regular Classes, Rally, Agility, Carting 6 SLIP LEADS offered for Herding (First through Fifth Prize) and 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Best and Best of Opposite Sex to Best. ASSORTED TOYS offered for First through Fourth Prize Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes ASSORTED TOYS offered for First Place Team Obedience, 4-6 Month Best Puppy, 4-6 Month Best of Opposite Sex to Best Puppy, Each Junior Showmanship, Highest Scoring Junior in Obedience, Highest Scoring Junior in Rally, Highest Scoring Junior in Agility, Highest Scoring Junior in Carting, Highest Scoring Junior in Herding 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 )...$1,000 **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 Ave. N., Plymouth, MN platinumdesigns11@gmail.com Ad & Payment Deadline: April 3, 2017 Payment for camera-ready ads may also be made online at Nose Work! The perfect sport for our Rottweilers. It engages the brain, the olfactory system, the hunting drive, the working drive and the we re doing something together! bond. What is it? How does it work? Come to a quick demonstration and find out! Friday, May 19 after the completion of judging. Approximate time 2:30 Contact Jill Kessler Miller to reserve your spot jillymillygsrc@gmail.com Complimentary Demonstration Topics covered will be: What is Nose Work? What odors are being used? Who can do this sport? Why would I do this sport? And lastly, a demonstration of how it looks when it s all put together, starring the infamous Nemo ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 13

14 PRIZES OFFERED BY PURINA Best of Breed: Purina Pro Plan Best In Show Grooming Bag Best of Opposite Sex: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Winners Dog: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Winners Bitch: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Best Veteran Dog 7 to under 9 years: Purina Pro Plan Blanket Best Veteran Dog 9 years and older: Purina Pro Plan Blanket Best Veteran Bitch 7 to under 9 years: Purina Pro Plan Blanket Best Veteran Bitch 9 years and older: Purina Pro Plan Blanket Best Puppy In Regular Classes: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Best from the Bred by Exhibitor Classes: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag First Prize, Stud Dog: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag First Prize, Brood Bitch: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Best Jr. Handler: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Reserve Jr. Handler: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best in Sweepstakes: Pro Plan Garment Bag Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes: Pro Plan Garment Bag Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Dog: Pro Plan Garment Bag 4-6 Month Best of Beginner Puppy Class: Pro Plan Garment Bag 4-6 Month Best of Opposite Six to Beginner Puppy Class: Pro Plan Garment Bag Obedience Highest Scoring Dog from the Regular Classes: Pro Plan Garment Bag Agility High In Trial: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Carting Highest Scoring Dog: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Herding High In Trial: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag PRIZES OFFERED BY PURINA ALL PRIZES, IF NOT AWARDED IN THE RING, MUST BE PICKED UP DURING THE EVENT AT THE PURINA 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 SPECIFIC LISTED PRIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE 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, High in Trial Herding Cattle, 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 (TUESDAY PM 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 RALLY Highest Scoring Junior in Rally ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

15 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, Cream & Irish Gold 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 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 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 of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes...Pink & Green Best Junior Handler...Rose & Green Reserve Best Junior Handler...Rose & Gray Best 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy... Orange Rosette Best Opposite Sex 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy... Lavender Rosette 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 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 15

16 CONFORMATION CLASSES CLASSIFICATION Location: Fuji Park Judge: Lew Olsen 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition All Regular Dog Classes, Veteran & Working Dog Classes, Junior Showmanship, Best of Breed (intersex), NOHS Competition Best Puppy In Regular Classes, Best Bred By Exhibitor Judge: Ann Felske-Jackman All Regular Bitch Classes, Veteran & Working Bitch Classes, Stud Dog & Brood Bitch 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 PUPPY FROM THE REGULAR PUPPY CLASSES AND BEST FROM THE BRED BY EXHIBITOR CLASSES: Winners of Best Puppy or Best Bred by Exhibitor are not, by right of winning this award, 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 owners 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 AKC Grand Championship Select Dog and Bitch shall be known as ARC Select 2; all others chosen shall be known simply as Select ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

17 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 17 Judges: Pamela J Grant: Bitches & Best In Sweepstakes Pamela Boles-Schroeder: Dogs The Puppy Sweepstakes is open to all Rottweilers who are six month 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 2016 Puppy Sweepstakes was held on May 11, so dogs born between 11/12/15 and 11/16/15 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... (11/16/16 08/17/16) Puppy Dogs, 9 months & under 12 months... (08/16/16 05/17/16) Dogs, 12 months & under 15 months... (05/16/16 02/17/16) Dogs, 15 months & under 18 months... (02/16/16 11/17/15) Dogs, 18 months +... (11/12/15 11/16/15) Same Classes for Bitches... *See note atove. 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 17 Judge: Pamela J Grant: Dogs Pamela Boles-Schroeder: Bitches & Best In Veteran Sweepstakes Dog & Bitch 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... (5/15/08 5/16/10) Veteran Dogs, 9 years & under 11 years... (5/15/06 5/16/08) Veteran Dogs, 11 years & under 12 years... (5/15/07 5/16/06) Veteran Dogs, 12 years & older... (Any dog born on or before 5/16/05) Same Classes for Bitches BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES 2017 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 17

18 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 SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017 Judge: Lew Olson 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 Qualifying Score required for placement in Regular and Preferred Classes. Regular Classes: Novice A, Novice B, Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B Preferred Classes: Preferred Novice, Preferred Open, Preferred Utility Non-Regular: Veterans, Team (Tuesday PM 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, Advanced A, Advanced B, Excellent A, Excellent B ARMETALE DAY IS TUESDAY, MAY 16, PM TRIAL FOR BOTH OBEDIENCE AND RALLY ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

19 CLASS *TUESDAY, MAY 16-AM **TUESDAY, MAY 16-PM *WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 Novice Class A Mrs. Cathy Dutra Mrs. Mary Lou Just Mr. Alvin W Eng Novice Class B Mrs. Mary Lou Just Mr. Alvin W Eng Mrs. Cathy Dutra Open Class A Mrs. Cathy Dutra Mrs. Mary Lou Just Mr. Alvin W Eng Open Class B Mrs. Cathy Dutra Mrs. Mary Lou Just Mr. Alvin W Eng Utility Class A Mr. Alvin W Eng Mrs. Cathy Dutra Mrs. Mary Lou Just Utility Class B Mr. Alvin W Eng Mrs. Cathy Dutra Mrs. Mary Lou Just Preferred Novice Mrs. Cathy Dutra Mrs. Mary Lou Just Mr. Alvin W Eng Preferred Open Mrs. Cathy Dutra Mrs. Mary Lou Just Mr. Alvin W Eng Preferred Utility Mr. Alvin W Eng Mrs. Cathy Dutra Mrs. Mary Lou Just Veterans Class Mr. Alvin W Eng Mrs. Cathy Dutra Mrs. Mary Lou Just Team Class Not Offered Mrs. Cathy Dutra Mrs. Mary Lou Just Not Offered Rally Novice A Mrs. Mary Lou Just Mr. Alvin W Eng Mrs. Cathy Dutra Rally Novice B Mrs. Mary Lou Just Mr. Alvin W Eng Mrs. Cathy Dutra Rally Advanced A Mrs. Mary Lou Just Mr. Alvin W Eng Mrs. Cathy Dutra Rally Advanced B Mrs. Mary Lou Just Mr. Alvin W Eng Mrs. Cathy Dutra Rally Excellent A Mrs. Mary Lou Just Mr. Alvin W Eng Mrs. Cathy Dutra Rally Excellent B Mrs. Mary Lou Just Mr. Alvin W Eng Mrs. Cathy Dutra 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 *TUESDAY AM: OBEDIENCE TRIAL ( ) AND RALLY TRIAL ( ) *WEDNESDAY: OBEDIENCE TRIAL ( ) AND RALLY TRIAL ( ) OPEN TO ALL BREEDS INCLUDING ALL-AMERICAN DOGS LISTED IN THE AKC CANINE PARTNERS PROGRAM **TUESDAY PM: OBEDIENCE TRIAL ( ) & RALLY TRIAL ( ) OPEN TO ROTTWEILERS ONLY 2017 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST 19

20 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 Rottweiler s which distinguish themselves in performance and/or companion events at the National Specialty. Any Rottweiler qualifying in three or more different performance and/or companion event categories will be recognized by the 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 ARC NATIONAL PREMIUM LIST

21 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. 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. Exhibitors must declare their dog AKC National Owner-Handled Series eligible at the time of entry using the check box on the entry form. 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. *Professional handlers, household members and current assistants to professional handlers may not exhibit. 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 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 21