Premium List. English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association, Inc. (Member of the American Kennel Club)

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1 Premium List Entries close at 12:00 noon, Central Time, on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Foy Trent Dog Shows in Sturgeon, MO, after which time, entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted except as provided in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. (Member of the American Kennel Club) Na onal Specialty Show Event # Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes Event # Obedience Trials Event # , Rally Trials Event # (AM), (PM) Show Hours Each Day: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm Central Time AKC National Owner Handled Series Pee Wee Class Special Attraction Wednesday Saturday, September 5 8, 2018 Purina Farms Purina Event Center 300 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD INDOORS Unbenched These events are limited to English Springer Spaniels only. ALL CLASSES WILL BE JUDGED ON A RAMP. Points for Reserve WILL NOT be Awarded at this National Specialty

2 Tentative Schedule of Events Friday/Saturday/Sunday, August 31 Sept 2, 2018 All Breed Agility at Dog Sports at Kim s Monday, September 3, 2018 ESSFTA English Springer Spaniel Only Agility at Purina Grooming Area available for move in a er 1 PM RV move in available a er 9 AM Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Agility All Breed Agility at Purina Farms Obedience Ring Rental Star ng About Noon Puppy/ Veterans Sweepstakes Spectacular Judges Educa on Seminar Wednesday, September 5, 2018 ESSFTA Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes Obedience Trial Rally Ring Rental Available A er Obedience Top Twenty Thursday, September 6, 2018 ESSFTA Dog Classes Rally Trial AM ESSFTA Na onal Specialty Rally Trial PM Team Obedience Obedience Ring Rental Available A er Rally PARTS Compe on Parent Club Mee ng Dock Diving Friday, September 7, 2018 Scent Work Trial ESSFTA Bitch Classes ESSFTA Na onal Specialty Obedience Trial Breeders Showcase Juniors Showmanship Workshop & PeeWee Special A rac on Saturday, September 8, 2018 Rescue Parade Rescue Silent Auc on ESSFTA Junior Showmanship/Best of Breed/Stud Dog/Brood Bitch/Brace ESSFTA Awards Banquet Sunday/Monday, September 9/10, 2018 Hunt Test July 15 July 20 July 30 August 8 August 15 August 22 September 6 Specialty Deadlines Breeders Showcase Catalog Informa on due Preordering of merchandise Last Day to Sponsor a Phoenix Award Catalog Adver sing Entries for: Agility, Conforma on, Obedience, Rally, and Scent Work Trial, Top 20 Dinner Reserva ons, Puppy/Veteran Sweepstakes Spectacular, Trophy Dona ons, Rescue Parade Reserva ons for Awards Dinner, Welcome Bag Reserva on, CGC/CGCA and Trick Dog Tes ng, RV reserva ons for Purina, Grooming Space reserva ons, Vendor Booth reserva ons, Pre Order Catalogs, Last Day to purchase online Impact Crate Raffle Tickets ( ckets will be available at the show) Dock Diving 2

3 When a dog is entered in more than one class under any event number, the highest priced class is considered the first entry. Please put Breed and Name of Show on Check or Money Order. MAIL ENTRIES WITH FEES MADE OUT TO: Foy Trent Dog Shows, PO Box C, Sturgeon, MO Entries are also accepted online at And by fax at Entry Fees Each Conformation and Obedience Entry Fee includes $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee & $.50 AKC Recording Fee (First Entry Only). A $3.50 AKC Recording Fee will be required for the first entry in Rally and $3.00 for each additional entry in Rally. First Entry of a Dog (Conformation) Unless Otherwise Specified... $35.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog Unless Otherwise Specified... $25.00 Puppy Classes as a First Entry or as an Additional Entry... $20.00 Sweepstakes Classes (Puppy & Veteran)... $25.00 Non-Regular Classes as a First Entry... $30.00 Non-Regular Classes as an Additional Entry... $15.00 Brace as a First Entry Per Unit... $30.00 Brace as an Additional Entry Per Unit... $15.00 Junior Showmanship Only... $20.00 Junior Showmanship as an Additional Entry... $10.00 First Entry of a Dog (*Obedience Each Trial) Unless Otherwise Specified... $35.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog Unless Otherwise Specified... $25.00 Obedience Brace as a First Entry (Per Unit)... $30.00 Obedience Brace as an Additional Entry (Per Unit)... $15.00 Obedience Team as a First Entry (Per Unit) Thursday... $40.00 Obedience Team as an Additional Entry (Per Unit) Thursday... $20.00 First Entry of a Dog (*Rally Each Trial)... $35.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog... $25.00 Pee Wee Class Special Attraction Friday, September 7, 2018 No Charge, but please be sure to send the Pee Wee (5 years and under 9 years) handler's name, age, class and the day that they will arrive (for planning purposes) to Laurin Howard at keswickelh@aol.com. Please note: The dog used for the Pee Wee Class must be an English Springer Spaniel 4 months of age or older; entry form and a release of liability must be filled out & signed at ringside. How To Use The Entry Blank Use one entry blank per dog only if informa on is exactly the SAME for each day. Carefully check the block (blocks) for each show in which you wish to enter your dog. You MUST use a SEPARATE entry blank if you are entering your dog in a different class on different days. PARENT CLUB MEETING September 6, 2018 Thursday evening, September 6th, we will be having a Parent Club Mee ng in the Founder s Room. This event is open to all. Please join us. Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8,

4 2018 Officers of the Mark Haglin President Peggy Presnall.... Show Vice President Steve Beyer Field Vice President Kathy Nestor Treasurer Danelle Oliver. Membership Secretary Barbara Grana r.... Secretary 364 Old Wilmington, Coatesville, PA Delegate to the American Kennel Club Sue Burgess Board of Governors Bob Beauchamp Lori DiLorenzo Cathy Iversen Terri Hallman Sue Ellen Healy Carol Jansen Erin Kerfoot Brenda Mills Don Mock Kathy Patregnani Mike Pollack Peter Renwick Amy Rogers Bev Sigl Felten Elaine Vanderslice Sue Burgess Mark Haglin Steve Beyer Peggy Presnall Barbara Grana r Kathy Nestor Sue Ellen Healy..... Na onal Specialty Chairperson 64 Cary Avenue, Milton, MA springers64@gmail.com Peggy Presnall.. Assistant Na onal Specialty Chairperson Jon Pidde.. Obedience & Rally Na onal Specialty Chairman Jean Hilbig Na onal Specialty Treasurer Kathy Patregnani... Agility Chair Jean Hilbig.. Scent Work Trial Chairperson Tim Pullian. Hunt Test Chairperson And Officers Of The Club Awards Banquet Blood Draw Breeders Showcase CGC/CGCA Test Catalog Ads Grooming Hotel Liaison Judges Educa on Juniors Workshop Local Coordinator Merchandise Puppy/Veteran Spectacular Raffles Rescue Party Rescue Parade RV Reserva ons Silent Auc on Social Events Top Twenty Trophies/Rose es Vendors Website Liaison Event Committee Committees Sue Ellen Healy Nancy Johnson Bonnie Massie Laurin Howard Ginger Huxley April Leone Mary Osbun Tony Vasquez Sue Ellen Healy Laurin Howard Laurin Howard Jo Ann Hankemeyer Jean Hilbig Laurie Green Jean Hilbig Vicki Phillips Sue Schroer Lori DiLorenzo Jean Hilbig Liz Pike April Leone Peggy Presnall Lori DiLorenzo Jean Hilbig Springers64@gmail.com wedgwoodnj@aol.com Bonita.massie@gmail.com keswickelh@aol.com vhhicloud@me.com aprilleo@springershowcase.com maryosbuness@gmail.com vasdon1@verizon.net Springers64@gmail.com keswickelh@aol.com keswickelh@aol.com essinju@sbcglobal.net Hilbigjrg@aol.com esspringers@gmail.com Hilbigjrg@aol.com springerlane@gmail.com sueschroer@mail.com lori@sunflectess.com Hilbigjrg@aol.com Liz.Westring@genmills.com aprilleo@springershowcase.com peggy@epick9.com lori@sunflectess.com Hilbigjrg@aol.com 4

5 Judges Mr. Douglas A Johnson (17190) S Smith Road, Bloomington, IL All Regular & Non Regular Conforma on Classes & Junior Showmanship Bonnie Wa s Larry Ave, Baldwin Park, CA Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes Mrs. Sharon D Hodgens Wood (6938) Bradley Dr, Hudson, WI Wed Obedience: NA, NB, GN, OA, OB, PO; Thu PM Rally; Thu Obedience: Team 1; Fri Obedience: BNA, BNB, PN, GO, UA, UB, PU, VER, VET, Brace Mr. Richard P. Wood (5118) Bradley Dr, Hudson, WI Wed Obedience: BNA, BNB, PN, GO, UA, UB, PU, VER, VET, Brace; Thu AM Rally; Thu Obedience: Team 2; Fri Obedience: NA, NB, GN, OA, OB, PO (*) Denotes Provisional/Permit Status Videographer Show Dog Video Pros 40 Junc on Road, South Berwick, ME (888) website: Official Show Photographer Don Meyer 3628 Dunn Spring Road, Labadie, MO billmeyerphoto@gmail.com No individual spectator, exhibitor, owner, breeder, or handler will be permi ed to record video of large segments of this show (e.g. en re classes) or film from a tripod or monopod mounted camera. The Video Company s pulates that individuals may record video of their own dog(s) using iphones, ipads, or other handheld devices only. No por on of any video recordings may be posted on any social network. Veterinarian On Call St. Louis Animal Emergency Clinic 9937 Big Bend Road, St. Louis, MO Direc ons to the Animal Emergency Clinic: Take Hwy I 44 East to Big Bend Rd. Turn right on Big Bend. The Emergency Clinic is on the le hand side. They are open 24 hours a day. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians' recommenda on to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccina ons. Direc ons to the Specialty Event The Purina Event Center is located in Gray Summit, Missouri. Gray Summit is on Hwy 44 approximately 35 miles southwest of downtown St. Louis and the Lambert St. Louis Interna onal Airport. Direc ons: From East/South: Take I 44 to Gray Summit exit 253 (Hwy 100 East). Turn north (east) on Hwy 100. A er approximately ½ mile, turn le on Hwy MM. There is a small Purina Farms sign on the le hand side of the road. Entrance to Purina Farms is approximately 1 mile on the le. From West: Take I 70 to Hwy 47, exit 193. Take Hwy 47 south to Hwy 100. Con nue on 100 to I 44 East. Take I 44 East one exit, then exit at Gray Summit. Follow direc ons as above. Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8,

6 September 5 8, 2018 English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Associa on Best of Breed Purina Pro Plan Best In Show Grooming Bag offered by Purina Best of Opposite Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag offered by Purina Select Dog & Select Bitch Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina Winners Dog & Winners Bitch Purina Pro Plan Grooming Caddy offered by Purina Conforma on class winners Purina Pro Plan Black Thermal Sack offered by Purina Best Jr. Handler Purina Pro Plan Grooming Apron offered by Purina Best Veteran in Sweepstakes (Wednesday) Purina Pro Plan Trunk Organizer offered by Purina Best Puppy in Sweepstakes (Wednesday) Purina Pro Plan Trunk Organizer offered by Purina High Scoring Dog (Agility) (Monday) Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag offered by Purina High Scoring Preferred Dog (Agility) (Monday) Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag offered by Purina Agility Class Winners (1 st place) (Monday) Purina Pro Plan Slip Lead offered by Purina High Combined Triple Qualifying Dog in Rally (Thursday PM) Purina Pro Plan Duffle Bag offered by Purina High Combined Scoring Dog in Rally Adv B & Exc (Thursday PM) Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag offered by Purina Rally Obedience Class Winners (Thursday PM) Purina Pro Plan Black Thermal Sack offered by Purina High Scoring Dog in Regular Classes Obedience (Friday) Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag offered by Purina High Combined Scoring Dog in Open B & U lity Obedience (Friday) Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag offered by Purina Obedience Class Winners (Friday) Purina Pro Plan Small Thermal Sack offered by Purina Scent Work High in Trial (Friday) Purina Pro Plan Duffle Bag offered by Purina Scent Work Qualifiers (Friday) Purina Pro Plan Six Pack Cooler offered by Purina Hunt Test Qualifiers (Sunday & Monday) Purina Pro Plan Six Pack Cooler offered by Purina WD and WDX New Titles (Sunday & Monday) Purina Pro Plan Barrel Bag offered by Purina All Prizes, if not awarded in the ring, must be picked up during the event at the Purina Booth. Presenta on of the winning ribbon is required. Purina reserves the right to make prize subs tu ons of equal or greater value in the event a specific listed prize is not available. Welcome Bags will be available for National Specialty attendees. If you would like to have a Welcome Bag held for you, please reserve one on the order form. The bags can be picked up at the Purina booth. 6

7 Rosette Prizes Regular Classes (Breed/Obedience/Rally) First Prize Second Prize Third Prize Fourth Prize Winners Reserve Winners Best of Winners Best of Breed Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Select Dog/Bitch Award of Merit Best Puppy Best Bred By Exhibitor Best Veteran Blue Red Yellow White Purple Purple & White Blue & White Purple & Gold Red & White Light Blue & White Dark Green Dark Green Dark Green Dark Green First Prize Second Prize Third Prize Fourth Prize Best Junior Handler Best in Sweepstakes BOS To Best in Sweeps Best Owner Handled Non Regular Classes Classifications The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches Puppy, 6 months & under 9 months Puppy, 9 months & under 12 months 12 months & under 15 months 15 months & under 18 months Novice Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Obed. Classes High Combined Scoring Dog In Open B & U lity Qualifying Score Ob/Rally High Combined in Adv B & Ex B High Comb Triple Qualifying Score in Adv. B, Exc. B, & Master High Scoring Jr Handled In Rally & Obed. Obedience/Rally Amateur Owner Handler Bred by Exhibitor American Bred Open WINNERS Rose Brown Light Green Gray Rose & Green Pink & Green Lavender Maroon Blue & Gold Blue & Green Dark Green Blue & Green Blue & Red Peacock & Cream Best of Breed Compe on Non-Regular Classes Involving Single Dog Entries The following non regular classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches Entries in the Veteran classes may be spayed or neutered Winners of the following classes are eligible to compete in Best of Breed Compe on provided they have not been defeated in any other class. Veteran 7 9 yrs 7 years and under 9 years on the day of the show Veteran 9 11 yrs 9 years and under 11 years on the day of the show Veteran yrs 11 years and under 13 years on the day of the show Veteran 13+ yrs 13 years and older on the day of the show Field Trial Classes Class For Dogs and Class For Bitches that are Field Trial Puppy Stake or Run in Amateur or Open Field Trial All Age Stake. Judging will be on conforma on only. Shoo ng Classes Class for dogs and class for bitches who have earned the Parent Club Working Dog Cer ficate or the Working Dog Excellent or achieved a Qualifying Score at an AKC Licensed Spaniel Hun ng Test. Judging will be on conforma on only. Non-Regular Classes Involving Multiple Dog Entries STUD DOG CLASS For Stud Dogs and two of their Get. It is not necessary that the Get be under the same ownership as that of the Stud Dog. The Stud Dog may be entered in one of the Regular Classes or, if a Champion of Record, in Best of Breed compe on, but must be entered in the Stud Dog class. The Get MUST be entered in one of the Regular Classes or, if a Champion of Record, in Best of Breed compe on. The Stud Dog shall be considered one entry and requires one entry fee this being the regular fee or the addi onal class fee, if the Stud Dog is entered in another class. The Stud Dog must be shown in the ring with the Get. The class will be judged based on the merits of the Get. While the merits of the Stud Dog are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Stud Dog must be examined to determine if it has a condi on that would require its disqualifica on or excusal under the dog show rules, AKC policy, or the standard of the breed. Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8,

8 Brood Bitch Class same as for Stud Dog except subs tute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get. *Chapter 11, Sec on 8 of the "Rules Applying to Dog Shows" provides that a neutered male may be entered as a Stud Dog in the Stud Dog Class and a spayed Bitch may be entered as a Brood Bitch in the Brood Bitch Class. Brace Class Two English Springer Spaniels and must have at least one common owner and presented by a maximum of two handlers. Entry fee is $30.00 for the Brace as a UNIT. $15.00 per Unit as an addi onal class. The dogs comprising a Brace MUST be named at me of entry. If a dog which is to be part of a Brace is not entered in another class, it must be entered for "Brace Class Only". In making entries for "Brace Class Only", full par culars must be given for each dog on individual regular entry forms. An entry form for a dog entered in another class and entered as a part of a Brace MUST be marked accordingly in the space provided for Addi onal Classes, "Brace Class". If more than one Brace is entered by the same owner, the dogs comprising EACH Brace must be so designated, "Brace No. 1", "Brace No. 2", etc. As the judge's decision in the Mul ple Dog Entry classes will be based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in the class will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won either of these classes. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION Novice Junior 9 & under 12 yrs Novice Intermediate 12 & under 15 yrs Novice Senior 15 & under 18 yrs Open Junior 9 & under 12 yrs Open Intermediate 12 & under 15 yrs Open Senior 15 & under 18 yrs Master Novice Class shall be 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. Junior Handlers who win a third Novice Class with competition, if a win in Novice leads to a Best Junior with competition present it will count as one win towards moving to Open, after the closing of entries for a show are required to transfer their entry from the Novice Class to the Open Class by notifying the Superintendent or Show Secretary at least one half hour prior to the scheduled start of Junior Showmanship judging at the show. Open Class shall be 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 won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, 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. Master Class for boys & girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have won 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 must change their entry the day of the show if entries have already closed. Once the eligibility time frame for that year has passed all participants return to the Open Class to complete for the following year. 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 (919) BE SURE ALL INFORMATION for Junior Showmanship Classes is entered on front and back of entry form. Junior Showmanship Prizes Best Junior Handler: Rose e, $ Gi Card & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the Parent Club Emblem. Wynmoor Springers will offer a so cooler with assorted gi s for the handler and dog for the best junior. First in Each Class: Rose e & Medallion. Second through Fourth in Each Class: Rose e For information regarding requirements, rules, & eligibility for the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Please See 8

9 The following prizes are offered by the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Sweepstakes (entry fee is $25.00) Sweepstakes is open to all English Springer Spaniels at least six (6) months of age and under 18 months of age on the day of the show. Dogs shown in Sweepstakes must be entered in a Regular Class. Entries shall be made at the same me, on the same entry form as for Regular Classes. Indicate your "Sweepstakes" Class and age division in the space for "Addi onal Classes". Sweepstakes Classifica ons The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches: Puppy, 6 Mo & Under 9 Mo Puppy, 9 Mo & Under 12 Mo Junior, 12 Mo & Under 15 Mo Junior, 15 Mo & Under 20 Mo Prize Money 35% of total entry fees will be retained by the club for expenses. The remaining 65% will be divided as follows: Best in Sweepstakes % of Total Remaining Fees Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes. 10% of Total Remaining Fees Breeder of Best in Sweepstakes.... 2% of Total Remaining Fees Breeder of Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes... 2% of Total Remaining Fees First in Each Class % Second in Each Class.. 20% Third in Each Class... 15% Fourth in Each Class... 10% Sweepstakes Prizes Best in Sweepstakes: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. First through Fourth in Each Sweepstakes Class: Rose e. Veteran Sweepstakes (entry fee is $25.00) Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all English Springer Spaniels at least seven (7) years of age & over on the day of the show. Spayed or neutered dogs are eligible. Dogs shown in Veteran Sweepstakes need not be entered in the regular Specialty classes. Entries shall be made at the same me on the same entry form as for "Regular Classes". Indicate "Veteran Sweepstakes", sta ng age division in the space for "Addi onal Classes". Veteran Sweepstakes Classifica ons The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches: Veteran 7 Years & Under 9 Years Veteran 9 Years & Under 11 Years Veteran 11 Years & Under 13 Years Veteran 13 Years & Over Prize Money 35% of total entry fees will be retained by the club for expenses. The remaining 65% will be divided as follows: Best in Veteran Sweepstakes.. 60% of 50% Remaining Fees Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes.. 40% of 50% Remaining Fees First in Each Class.. 50% of Remaining Fees in that Class Veteran Sweepstakes Prizes Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. First through Fourth in Each Veteran Sweepstakes Class: Rose e. Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8,

10 Wednesday, September 5 Saturday, September 8, 2018 CH Telltale Salute Memorial Challenge Trophy The CH Telltale Salute Memorial Challenge Trophy is offered by Delores Streng, Celie Florence and Beth Fink. Salute (RB) was the Best of Breed winner at the 2005 Na onal Specialty. The trophy, a large pewter Revere bowl with serving tray and ladle, is to be awarded to the owner(s) of the English Springer Spaniel chosen Best of Breed at the ESSFTA Na onal Specialty. For permanent possession the trophy must be won three (3) mes by the same owner(s), not necessarily with the same dog. The trophy will remain in the Associa on s possession un l re red. (Note: No keepsake trophy is provided for this award.) KayNDee Challenge Hunter Trophy KayNDee Springers/Deborah Kirk offers a Challenge Trophy for the Winner of Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed or Winners Dog/Bitch at the Na onal Specialty with an AKC Field or Hun ng tle. (Annually, only the highest level winner may be recognized.) The trophy is a Tony Acevedo bronze illustra ng Connor in the field tled Aspire.. This trophy is to encourage keeping the natural hun ng ability in our breeding programs. The statue will remain in the permanent possession of the ESSFTA un l won outright by any owner winning this award four mes. A commemora ve plaque will be given to the current winner. Salilyn Challenge Trophy Offered by Mrs. F. H. (Julia) Gasow, the Salilyn Challenge Trophy is a beaded silver plate wine cooler mounted on a walnut base. This trophy is to be awarded to the breeder of the English Springer Spaniel chosen Best Of Breed at the ESSFTA Na onal Bench Specialty. For permanent possession, the trophy must be won five mes by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog. The trophy will remain in the Associa on s permanent possession un l re red. A large green rose e will be offered as a remembrance of the award. Kellie Fitzgerald has con nued to offer the Salilyn Rose e each year. Telltale Veteran Challenge Trophy Celie Florence and Delores Streng offer the Telltale Veteran Challenge Trophy, a pewter coffee service on a twelve inch gallery tray. This trophy is to be award to the owner(s) of the English Springer Spaniel chosen Best of Breed from the Veteran Class at the ESSSFTA Na onal Bench Specialty. For permanent possession, the trophy must be won five mes by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog. The trophy will remain in the Associa on s permanent possession un l re red. A six inch pewter plate will be offered as a remembrance of the award. Dr Milton E Pricke Ch Chinoe s Adamant James Memorial Trophy Offered by Karen Pricket Miller, the 1970 Best of Breed trophy (a pewter bowl) won by CH Chinoe s Adamant James mounted on a black walnut base, to be awarded to the English Springer Spaniel that defeats the most English Springer Spaniels in the course of one year s compe on. Permanent possession will be with the ESSFTA. Wynmoor Juniors Challenge Trophy The Kerfoot family, Erin, Billie and Charlie offer the Wynmoor Juniors Challenge Trophy, a 10 inch pewter bowl. In addi on, the ESSFTA offers a walnut plaque engraved with the names of past winners. These trophies are awarded to the Junior Handler who has earned the most Juniors Points showing an English Springer Spaniel during the course of one year s compe on. For permanent possession, the trophies must be won three mes by the same individual. These trophies will remain in the Associa on s permanent possession un l re red. An embroidered towel and personalized gi card will be given as a remembrance of the award. Breed Prizes Best of Breed: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. Best of Winners: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. Winners Dog & Bitch: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. Reserve Winners Dog & Bitch: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. 10

11 Grand Champion Select Dog & Bitch: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. Best Owner Handled: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. Best Puppy: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. Best Bred by Exhibitor: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. Best Veteran: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem. First in Each Class: Rose e & Medallion. Second through Fourth in Each Class: Rose e Awards of Merit: The judge may, at his discre on, recall into the ring up to 10% (based on the number of entries in the Best of Breed Class) of dogs/bitches. These Awards are reserved for those quality animals the judge feels are worth final considera on for Best of Breed. Winners of Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Select Dog, Select Bitch, Best of Winners, Winners Dog, and Winners Bitch are not eligible for the Award of Merit. A Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the ESSFTA Emblem will be given to each Award of Merit recipient. Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Thursday, September 6, 2018 (Team Class Only) & Friday, September 7, 2018 Obedience Trials Include Jump Height on entry form with class. Classes requiring jumps will be judged in Ascending height order. Entries without Jump Height will be judged at the end of the class. Transfers will be allowed per AKC regula ons. "Dog" means either sex Qualifying Score Required for All Prizes in Regular & Op onal Titling Classes Bitches in Season Refund of entry fees for bitches entered in Obedience that come in season a er closing date of this trial may be obtained provided that a veterinarian cer ficate and a request in wri ng is received by the show superintendent 30 minutes prior to the start of regular judging. A Dark Green Qualifying Score Rose e will be given to each dog a aining a qualifying score. Classes for Each Trial Regular Classes Novice A Novice B Open A Open B U lity A U lity B Preferred Titling Classes Preferred Novice Preferred Open Preferred U lity Op onal Titling Classes Beginner Novice A Beginner Novice B Graduate Novice Graduate Open Versa lity Non Regular Classes Veterans Class Brace Class Non Regular Class Team Class (Scheduled for Thursday only) Wednesday Prizes First through Fourth in Each Class: Rose e Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the Parent Club Emblem. Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & U lity Combined: Rose e and Pewter Trophy Embellished with the Parent Club Emblem. Thursday & Friday Prizes First in Each Class: Rose e, Medallion, & Leash. Second through fourth: Rose e & Leash. Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the Parent Club Emblem. Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & U lity Combined: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the Parent Club Emblem. Highest Scoring Junior Handled Springer: Rose e & Pewter Trophy with the Parent Club Emblem Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8,

12 CHALLENGE TROPHIES (Friday Only) Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes. BOOZER MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY Naia and Larry Libeu offer the Boozer Memorial Challenge Trophy, a silver champagne bucket on a walnut base. This trophy will be awarded to the English Springer Spaniel that wins High in Trial at the ESSFTA Na onal Bench Specialty and Obedience Trial. For permanent possession, the trophy must be won three mes by the same handler, not necessarily with the same dog. In 1999 the trophy was re donated by Alvin and Audrey Eng when their dogs Ardee's Field of Dreams CD won the Na onal in 1995 and OTCH Gold Mountain's Moonligh ng UDX won the Na onal in 1998 and This trophy was again re donated by Jon and Sandy Pidde a er their dog OTCH MACH Benson McGee UDX9 OGM VER SH RE MX MXJ WDX won the na onal in 2009, 2011 and A walnut plaque will be given to commemorate each win. The trophy will remain in the Associa on's permanent possession un l re red. Highest Combined Score in Open B & U lity Classes. POLESITTER HIGH COMBINED OPEN & UTILITY CHALLENGE TROPHY. Mike Bockhorn & Kim Berkley offer the Polesi er High Combined Open & U lity Challenge Trophy, a teardrop shape acrylic mounted on a black piano finish base. This trophy will be awarded to the English Springer Spaniel that wins High Combined Open/U lity at the ESSFTA Na onal Bench Specialty and Obedience Trial. For permanent possession, the trophy must be won three mes by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog. The trophy will remain in the Associa on's permanent possession un l re red. A replica of the challenge trophy will be give to commemorate the win. Thursday, September 6, 2018 AM & PM Rally Trials Rally Ring Size: 40 x50 Include Jump Height on entry form for Advanced, Excellent, and Master Classes Advanced, Excellent, and Master Classes will be judged in Ascending height order. Entries without Jump Height will be judged at the end of the class. Transfers will be allowed per AKC regula ons Qualifying Score Required for All Prizes Dog" means either sex Bitches in Season Refund of entry fees for bitches entered in Obedience that come in season a er closing date of this trial may be obtained provided that a veterinarian cer ficate and a request in wri ng is received by the show superintendent 30 minutes prior to the start of regular judging. A Dark Green Qualifying Score Rose e will be given to each dog a aining a qualifying score. Classes for Each Trial Regular Classes Novice A Novice B Intermediate Advanced A Advanced B Excellent A Excellent B Master AM Prizes First through Fourth in Each Rally Class: Rose e Highest Scoring Dog in Advanced B & Excellent B Combined: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the Parent Club Emblem. High Combined Triple Qualifying Score in Advanced B, Excellent B, and Master: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the Parent Club Emblem. PM Prizes First in Each Rally Class: First in Each Class: Rose e, Medallion, & Leash. Second through Fourth: Rose e & Leash Highest Scoring Dog in Advanced B & Excellent B Combined: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the Parent Club Emblem. High Combined Triple Qualifying Score in Advanced B, Excellent B, and Master: Rose e & Pewter Trophy Embellished with the Parent Club Emblem. Highest Scoring Junior Handled Springer: Rose e & Pewter Trophy with Parent Club Emblem. 12

13 Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8, 2018 HOST HOTEL HOLIDAY INN AT SIX FLAGS 4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO (800) (636) $129 / night, king ; $ / night, family suite Pets Accepted ($35 fee, one me fee); Dog bathing facili es on site Indoor pool, fun dome, restaurants Ten miles east of Purina Farms Other Area Motels That May Accept Pets American Inn Washington America's Best Inn Eureka Super 8 Eureka Jellystone Park Campground KOA Campground Eureka Budget Lodging St. Clair Homewood Suites Chesterfield Pear Tree Inn Fenton Drury Inn Fenton Drury Inn & Suites Valley Park Drury Inn Maryland Heights Wildwood Inn Wildwood RV Rentals Byerly RV, 295 E. 5th St., Eureka, MO M.B. Thomas RV Sales, Inc., 275 Lemay Ferry Road, St Louis, MO or mbthomasrvsales.com Campgrounds St Louis West/Rt US Hwy 66, Pacific, MO (636) Pin Oak Creek Campground 1302 Highway AT, Villa Ridge, MO (636) Stanton/Meramec KOA 1302 Highway AT, Villa Ridge, MO (573) Church of Jesus Christ of La er Day Saints 1260 Reiker Ford Rd, Saint Clair, MO (636) Bass River Resort 204 Bu s Rd, Steelville, MO (636) Attention Exhibitors The Grooming Area will be available for exhibitor move in at 3 PM on Monday, September 3, The Great Hall will be also be available for Vendor set up star ng at 3 PM on Monday. Dogs and equipment must be removed from the grooming area by ***6 pm*** on Saturday, September 8, Due to an cipated higher outdoor temperatures, ESSFTA will provide overnight security beginning September 3 at 10 pm through 6 a.m. September 8, The Club reserves the right to subs tute an unavailable prize with one of equal or greater value. All trophies must be claimed the day of the show none will be mailed. All checks issued as prizes are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Lost, stolen and/or misplaced checks will not be replaced. Checks are valid for 90 days. The Superintendent is not able to cash checks. THIS CLUB DOES NOT AGREE TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS AS SET FORTH ON THE OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORM FOR THESE EVENTS. The show giving club, the show superintendent, their agents, employees, etc. assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers or to any of their dogs or property and further assume no responsibility for injury to children. Please make yourself familiar with the Purina Event Center Rules which can be found online at the following: purina/purina farms/visit/purina event center Scroll down for detailed list of various informational items. 13

14 SPECIAL NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS No banners or posters other than those in vendor spaces or those suppor ng the AKC, Purina, or the ESSFTA will be allowed at the show site (including the Holiday Inn at Six Flags grounds) All Owners and Handlers are responsible for cleaning their grooming areas. The Show Event Commi ee shall take appropriate ac ons against anyone who disregards published club regula ons. This may include holding a bench hearing in connec on with the same. Everyone is reminded that they are to be respec ully of the show grounds in cleaning up a er their dog. Purina has "Poop" sta ons throughout the event areas for your convenience. Food and beverages need to be purchased through the on site food service and catering company. No outside food or beverages may be brought into the Purina Event Center. No electric appliances, i.e. refrigerators, coffee makers, coolers, etc., are allowed in the show building. No such appliances are to be plugged in to any outlets in the show building. Purina will report any viola ons to the AKC or the appropriate sanc oning en ty of the event, i.e. the ESSFTA Na onal Bench Show Commi ee. Purina and the Show Commi ee will ask those who bring such items into the show building to remove said items immediately. If said items are not removed or said exhibitor refuses to do so, said exhibitor will asked to leave the show grounds and will not be allowed to return. Purina Farms staff reserves the right to refuse entry to any party/person or animal and retains the right to remove any person or persons and/or any animal from the premises to ensure the safety and enjoyment of any and all guests, including the dogs. The use of alcoholic beverages during the running of any AKC licensed event is not condoned by ESS FTA and is strictly prohibited. GROOMING Cra ng and Grooming space for Conforma on is available in Gateway Hall Cra ng for Agility, Obedience and Rally will be in designated areas adjacent to the respec ve rings in the Great Hall. No grooming is allowed in the Great Hall. NO grooming or bathing will be allowed in the host hotel rooms No spli ers or power strips are allowed in the grooming area due to Fire Safety concerns. Free Grooming/cra ng space, without an electrical outlet, is available in Gateway Hall, but s ll requires a reserva on Please assess grooming tables to make sure they won t damage facility floors. Rubber caps for the tables are available if tables appear like they will damage the flooring. All crates in the Great Hall, near the agility and obedience rings, must be on a solid type of ma ng GROOMING RESERVATION FORM Deadline is August 15, 2018 Name: Phone: E Mail: Expected Arrival Date & Time: # of Crates: # of Grooming Tables: # of Plugs Needed ($45/each plug): Name of Individuals Sharing Space: Please reserve space near, if possible: Mail Form with Payment to Jean Hilbig, Na onal Treasurer W 76th Ave, Arvada, Co

15 NATIONAL DETAILS For details of all Na onal Events, online registra on forms and PayPal op ons, visit ana onal.com For Informa on and Premium Lists for the Agility Trials, Scent Work Trial or Hunt Test, visit ess ana onal.com or contact the following Event secretaries: Agility: Michael Teh, Homestead Ct., S Co age Grove, MN Scent Work or Hunt Test: Cathy Pullian c/o Columbia Canine Sports Center Drive SE Columbia, MO pullianc@missouri.edu Hunt Test Entries will be handled by Hunt Secretary (h ps:// com/) ESSFTA FOUNDATION BLOOD DRAW The ESSFTA Founda on is offering a DNA Blood draw for the ESSFTA DNA Bank at the University of Missouri. Please bring your dog s pedigree, $10 and the DNA Bank form with you to the Na onal Specialty, and sign up at Show Central when you arrive. You can find the form on the ESSFTA website a.org or the direct link is: h p:// on.org/the dna bank/forms For more informa on: Nancy Johnson wedgwoodnj@aol.com or Bonnie Massie bonita.massie@gmail.com Informa on on the mes and loca on of the DNA draw will be available at the Na onal. TOP TWENTY EVENT The Seventh Top Twenty will be held on Wednesday evening, September 5th. It will begin at 7:00 PM in the Founders Room at the Purina Event Center with dinner, followed by recogni on of the Top Twenty Performance Dogs and then a Top Twenty Breed Compe on. The theme for this year is A Night With the Stars: Red, White and Blue. The event is co sponsored by the Springer Showcase and Lights, Camera, Canine. If you have not previously viewed the wonderful Springer Showcase magazine, you can access it at If you are not familiar with Joan Beck's work, check out her amazing photos at lights camera canine.smugmug.com. Tickets for this event will be $40 per person. A reserved table of 8 will be $440. Please make your reserva ons on the enclosed order form or on the Na onals Website at h p:// ana onal.com/. The deadline for dinner reserva ons is August 15, Dogs eligible to enter will be contacted separately with entry informa on. The Deadline for entering the Top 20 is August 3, For further informa on, contact April Leone at or aprilleo@springershowcase.com. Parts Compe on Thursday, September 6, 2018 Presented by the ESSFTA Judges Educa on Commi ee Show Dogs, Performance Dogs, All Dogs Welcome!!! We are delighted to be offering the return of this popular event. This Free Event will be held in the Events Center Main Show ring following judging on Thursday, September 6, EVERY springer is encouraged to a end showdogs, performance dogs, pet dogs! We will offer 10 elements of the springer spaniel and each will be judged by members of the Judges Educa on Commi ee. This year we want YOU to be part of the judging by evalua ng your own dog s virtues!! Each dog will only be allowed to compete on three tables. You must find your dog s three best virtues and enter him/her in those three compe ons. In order to balance the event, we will only allow 10 dogs on each table, so we suggest that you actually choose up to five virtues in case you aren t able to compete in all of your first three choices. Pre registra on is not required. Sign up will occur the day of the event. Read your standards and start evalua ng!!! Everyone has a chance at a big rose e from the na onal! For more informa on, contact Laurin Howard at keswickelh@aol.com. Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8,

16 Breeders Showcase Friday, September 7, 2018 ATTENTION SPRINGER BREEDERS!!! We have changed the deadline for the BREEDERS SHOWCASE to July 15. PLEASE par cipate in this it is absolutely the BEST ADVERTISING you can buy!! And, it's fun and extremely educa onal for everyone! The English Springer Spaniel Founda on s mission includes breed specific educa on. We are proud to sponsor the 2018 Breeders Showcase. Once again, we will gather during the Na onal Specialty at Purina Farms to see and learn about some wonderful English Springers. Join us for this opportunity to speak to the breeders and owners and go over stud dogs, brood bitches, and young hopefuls all in one place! Please bring your present and future breeding stock, current show dogs, your pedigrees and clearances, your curiosity and ques ons, and your willingness to share! Addi onal informa on on this event to follow! This will take place on Friday, September 7, one hour a er judging. Each entrant in the Showcase will receive one of the highly sought a er catalogs, with color photographs, pedigrees and informa on on every dog, as well as a beau ful embroidered towel for each dog entered. To cover those costs, the first dog entered by a breeder will be $35 and each addi onal dog will be $15. Informa on on Breeders Showcase Catalog pre order for spectatorpar cipants or people who cannot a end will be announced at a later date. More informa on and an online method to buy catalogs or pay an entry fee will be available on the Founda on Website later. h p://englishspringerfounda on.org/ Check back o en for addi onal posted informa on. For inclusion in the showcase, please contact Laurin Howard, Event Coordinator, no later than July 15, 2018, using the following contact form. Laurin will send you forms asking for the informa on for the Breeder Showcase catalog. Forms for the Breeder Showcase catalog MUST BE SUBMITTED back to Laurin by August 1, Junior Handlers ESSFTA takes great pride in all of our conforma on and performance junior handlers! This year we are planning a very special event to showcase our juniors. At 6:45pm on Friday, September 7, 2018, we will be hos ng the first ESSFTA Junior Handler Showcase. The ESSFTA Founda on will support this event with hors d ouvres. This will be a formal event juniors are encouraged to wear their finest, but any a re is acceptable! PeeWee Class Special A rac on (children 5 years and under 9 years) A non compe ve ring experience for our future juniors. Big ribbon for each par cipant! Ring presenta on of each Junior (including a short bio for each) Presenta on of a Special Gi for EVERY child par cipa ng in performance, Junior Showmanship, or Peewees at this na onal (donated by Jean Hilbig) Award Presenta on of the 2018 Top Junior in each Performance Event Presenta on of the 2017 ESSFTA Top Junior Handler Award This event celebrates ALL junior handlers! Junior handlers (in any venue) that aged out a er the 2017 Na onal are invited and encouraged to par cipate in the Ring Presenta on. Please support this event in every way possible! Dona ons can be sent through the website (h ps:// ess ana onal.com/ dona ons/general dona ons/). Be sure to check the box for Junior Events! Please enter if you are a junior handler or peewee!! Please, everyone, come support our juniors at this special event! We MUST know how many will par cipate! This includes aged out juniors who will par cipate in the Ring Presenta on. Be sure to send the junior handler's name, age, and class to Laurin Howard at keswickelh@aol.com. Let us know about juniors coming either thru the online form at h p:// ana onal.com/ or by ing Laurin. AWARDS BANQUET Reserva on Deadline August 22, 2018 Please join us for our ESSFTA AWARDS BANQUET on Saturday evening, September 8, 2018, at 6:30 pm for cocktails and 7 pm for dinner at the host Hotel, Holiday Inn. Our ceremony will provide a celebra on of our award winning dogs and their owners. Tickets will cost $40. Dinner will be the BBQ Smoke Pit. Please make reserva ons on the Specialty Order Form insert or on the Na onals Website at h p:// ana onal.com/ 16

17 Rescue Silent Auc on The Rescue Silent Auc on is always a hit at the Na onal. This year, the Silent Auc on will take place on Saturday in the Main Event Hall, during the "Hall of Fame" Breakfast and the breed judging. There will be a live auc on during the judging break for the Rescue Parade. If you want to donate items to the Silent Auc on, contact one of the following Rescue Representa ves: Mid Atlan c ESS Rescue: Debbie Lipcsey at president@maessr.org English Springer Rescue America (ESRA): Beth Maryan at beth.maryan@gmail.com New England ESS Rescue: Cassie Sammons at c.sammons@comcast.net Phoenix Awards SHOW ME ESS Versa lity Award PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED A medal will be awarded to any dog that Qualifies or earns a placement ribbon in 3 or more different venues during Na onal Week. Venues included are Conforma on, (Regular, nonregular, Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship), Agility (Springer day only), Obedience (Either trial, ), Rally (either trial), Scent Work, Dock Diving, and Hunt test. There is no cost, but Preregistra on is required. Registra on must be submi ed by August 15. Register online at h ps:// ess ana onal.com/informa on/fun contests/ or Ginger Huxley at vhhicloud@icloud.com with your name, dogs name and venues you plan to enter. SHOW ME ESS Versa lity PRE REGISTRATION FORM Dogs Registered Name Call Name Owner Venues Entered: Conforma on Obedience Rally Agility Springer Only Scent Work Dock Diving Hunt Test Mail form to: Jean Hilbig, w 76th Ave, Arvada, Co Grooming Area Decora on Contest Sponsor Laurin Howard and the Juniors. The theme is "Ain't Life Fine". The Contest will be judged by the Juniors. Prize Fabric box full of grooming items; logo embroidered towels and grooming apron. The me for the judging will be announced at the Na onal. Walk, run; Huff, puff; Slip, trip; Had enough?; Lookin Rough!; LABOR INTENSIVE RUN!!! Sponsor: Kathy Patregnani. Judged by Kathy and the Agility Judge Bunny Slippers & Fuzzy Robes: Best Dressed in Pajama Party! Sponsored by Demery Paladichuk & Kim Bullard Anyone compe ng in the sweepstakes extravaganza, or who is a ending ringside and is dressed for the occasion is eligible. Prize: A basket full of pajama party themed items such as slumber party snacks (including a li le something for a nightcap), fun socks, themed toys for your pups, and more! Performance Juniors Armband drawing: Sponsor Sue Ellen and John Healy Junior Handler Armband Drawing: Sponsor Sue Ellen and John Healy Non Qualifying Dog in Obedience with the highest healing score at the Na onal Obedience Trial: Sponsor Jean Hilbig Run off may be required. Prize Backpack with embroidered Jumping Springer full of goodies. Love Those Old Farts: Oldest Dog or Bitch in Veterans Obedience Class: Sponsor Alex Whitman Must be present to win but need not a ain any minimum score. Prize A Back on Track Crate Pad How many Tennis Balls in the Toybox?: Sponsor Anonymous. Guess how many tennis balls are in the Toybox and win a bag full of goodies (and tennis balls). Eight of the losing ckets will be drawn to win an embroidered tote bag full of tennis balls. Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8,

18 CGC/CGCA and TRICK DOG TESTING Pre-registra on Deadline: August 22, 2018 The AKC's Canine Good Ci zen Program recognizes dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Ci zen Test (CGC) and the Advanced Canine Good Ci zen (CGCA) tests will be offered. At the CGC test, you'll be asked to sign the Responsible Dog Owner's Pledge and then be tested on 10 elements. At the end of the test, the evaluator will provide you with the paperwork to send to AKC to request the CGC/CGCA cer ficate. Details of the exercises and the pledge can be found at h p:// for the CGC and h p:// mvw.akc.org/dog owners/training/akc community canine/test items/ for the CGCA. There is no age limit for entry. The dog should be on a flat, buckle or choke/chain collar with a leash that has a clasp (no pinch, prong, electric, head halter, harnesses, slip leads), and the owner should provide a grooming tool (comb or brush) for one of the exercises. Springers with a CGC who would like to try for the next level, Canine Good Ci zen Advance (CGCA), may do so but entries will be limited to 10 dogs so registra on is required. The AKC has introduced a set of "Trick Dog" tles; at the Na onal we will test for the Novice and Intermediate levels. If your dog has passed the CGC they need only perform 5 tricks (2 mes, with or without food reward) to earn the tle. A Novice tle can be earned without the CGC by performing 10 tricks. The Intermediate tle requires 10 addi onal tricks in the absence of food rewards. Details of the program are found at h p:// dog/about trickdog/ The cost of these tests will be $10 per dog with pre registra on and $15 per dog for registra on at the show. Pre Enter using the Entry form provided or enter online on the Na onals Website at h p:// ana onal.com/. For more informa on, contact Virginia Huxley at vhhicloud@me.com CGC/CGCA/Trick Dog PRE REGISTRATION FORM Dog s Registered Name Call Name Date of Birth Sex AKC or ILP # Owner CGC CGCA TRICK DOG Mail Form with payment to: Jean Hilbig, Na onal Treasurer W 76th Ave, Arvada, CO JUDGE EDUCATION SEMINAR Judge Educa on seminar and ringside mentoring is intended for individuals currently judging or applying to judge. However, ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED to a end the seminar. The seminar will be held at 4 PM on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Purina Events Center. Ring side mentoring for judge applicants will be held during judging from Wednesday thru Saturday. For more informa on, contact Laurin Howard at keswickelh@aol.com 18

19 PUPPY/VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES SPECTACULAR Deadline for Entry August 15, 2018 Come join us again for our 2nd Annual Puppy/Veteran Sweepstakes Spectacular. This year we are having a PAJAMA PARTY so be crea ve and come dressed to doze!!!! Puppies: This event is open to all puppies who have won a BISS, BOSS, RESERVE BISS or BOSS or FUTURITY BISS or BOSS from June 1, 2017 to July 31, Class/ages at the me of entry deadline of August 15, 2018 are: Junior Puppy 6 12 months and Senior Puppy 12 months and over. Classes will be divided by sex. Puppy Judging and scoring: There will be three judges using a score sheet with points ranging from 1 10 points. Each class will have placements from 1st 4th with 1st place having the highest point score. Winners of each class will compete for Best Sweepstakes Puppy in Spectacular. Veterans: This event is open to any Veteran who has won a BVISS, BVOSS, RESERVE BVISS OR BVOSS at any me in their show career. Deadline will be August 15, Classes will be divided by sex and if entry is large, by age 7 10 and 10 and over. Veteran Judging and Scoring: Judging and scoring will be done the same as in Puppy Sweepstakes classes using the same judges and same score sheets. Placements will be awarded for 1st 4th in each class. Winners of each class will compete for Best Sweepstakes Veteran in Spectacular. Pre registra on is required. Entry fee for each entry is $25. Entry deadline is AUGUST 15, Online entry is available on the Na onal Website h p:// ana onal.com/ or with the forms at the back of this Brochure. Ques ons, contact Laurie Green esspringers@gmail.com. PUPPY/VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES SPECTACULAR ENTRY FORM Registered Name Date of Birth Sex Sire Dam Breeder Owner Qualifying Win Award Won Date Puppy/Veteran Class Entered determined by the age on August 15, 2018 Junior 6 12 months Senior over 12 months Veteran Age Dog Bitch Age Dog Bitch Age Dog Bitch Entry Fee $25.00 Entry Deadline August 15, 2018 Enter online at h p:// ana onal.com/ or by using this form Don t forget to submit your entry fee with this entry form. Mail Form with Payment to: Jean Hilbig, Na onal Treasurer W 76th Ave, Arvada, CO Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8,

20 CATALOG ADVERTISING DEADLINE: August 8, 2018 The ESSFTA Na onal Specialty Catalog has in the past offered a wonderful pictorial. Don t miss the opportunity to include your dog(s) in this year s Catalog. This year your catalog ads will be in COLOR. Rates Owner/Breeder Commercial Full Page (4 ½ x 7 ½ ) $70.00 $ Half Page (4 ½ x 3 ¾ ) $40.00 $75.00 Two Page Spread (2 Photos) $ All rates include one photo. Addi onal photos are $ Ad submission requirements are: 1. Please indicate size of ad (full page = 4.5 x7.5 ; half page = 4.5 x3.5 ). 2. Ad space must be checked for correct size. 3. Copy is to be printed legibly and must fit within the requested space. 4. Instruc ons are to be wri en on outside of ad space. 5. Original photographs must accompany the ad. Hal ones can no longer be used and scanned art does not reproduce well. Be sure to put name, address, and phone number on the back of any photos. 6. Camera ready ads must be of proper propor on and size. 7. State whether the ad is camera ready or to be used as a guide. Camera ready art is scanned in. Most mes it cannot be changed in any way with the excep on of adding a photo. If you have a spelling error, the ad will appear with the error. 8. A camera ready ad should preferably be printed with a laser printer. Inkjet printers may or may not qualify. If done with an inkjet printer, the ad must be printed on inkjet paper. 9. You may also submit your ad on a disk. For more informa on on compa ble file formats, contact April Leone at aprilleo@springershowcase.com 10. If you want par cular ads grouped together or par cular pages facing each other, please provide wri en specifics when you submit your ads. The best op on is to submit all ad materials together in the same envelope that are to be grouped together in the catalog. We will do our best to follow your instruc ons. However, we cannot promise that the printer will comply. 11. For general ESSFTA ad ques ons, please contact the Catalog Ad Chairperson, April Leone. Send all catalog adver sements to April Leone at aprilleo@springershowcase.com or by hard copy to PO Box 2558, Fallbook, CA no later than August 8, 2018 NO EXCEPTIONS Payment can be made online on the Na onal Website at h p:// ana onal.com/ or by checks made payable to ESSFTA and sent to Jean Hilbig, W 76th Ave, Arvada, CO Prepaid Catalogs Please note on the enclosed form that for $20.00 you can order a prepaid catalog. Catalogs at the Na onal will be sold for $25.00 each. Marked or Mailed catalogs will be available for $30. Marked or Mailed Catalogs must be ordered by August 22, Catalogs can be picked up at the catalog table on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, one half hour before judging begins. 20 Rescue Parade Photo and Write up Deadline August 15, 2018 The Rescue Parade is a highlight of the Na onal Specialty. The Rescue Parade will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in the conforma on ring. Entries will be limited to 20 dogs & bitches that have been place through a rescue organiza on. To sign up, please complete the Rescue Parade Registra on Form below and mail to: Sue Schroer 6030 Thornlake Drive, Flowery Branch, GA or online on the Na onals Website at h p:// ana onal.com/. You can also sign up or get more informa on, by contac ng the Rescue Parade Chair, Sue Schroer sueschroer@gmail.com. Thank you for your support! SEE ENTRY FORM ON NEXT PAGE

21 RESCUE PARADE REGISTRATION FORM Owner s Name Phone Number City/State Dog s Name Dog s Age Adop on date Rescue Organiza on Foster home (if known) Family Name (how you would like it to appear in the program) A ach Brief write up of your dog s story Please note that we may edit the story to fit space and format VENDOR RESERVATION FORM Name Address Phone TYPE OF PRODUCT YOU SELL: 10 X 10 Booth $ x 20 Booth $ Arrival Date Departure Date Wednesday Saturday $100 for 10 x 10 space or $ for 10 x 20 space All vendors are asked to donate an item of $75.00 retail value for our raffle/auc on Payment submi ed $ Please note: No dog food or li er products may be sold or distributed other than Purina. Mail Form with Payment to: Jean Hilbig, Na onal Treasurer W 76th Ave, Arvada, CO Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8,

22 RV RESERVATIONS Reserva on Deadline is August 22, 2018 Cost = $45 per night for Event Center RV Parking; $30 per night for Overflow RV Parking 74 FULL HOOKUP spaces available with water, electricity (30 & 50 amp), and sewer Showers are available 24/7. It is recommended that you bring extra lengths of water and sewer hose, as many of the spaces have unusually long distances to the u lity posts. OVERFLOW PARKING NEW THIS YEAR: In the past, the spaces in the RV Overflow parking area near the Outdoor Main Show Field have been free. Purina is now charging for these spaces and responsibility to assign these spots and collect fees is given to the Club. 33 RV parking spots electrical only (30 & 50 amp) hookups Cost is $30 per night. Anybody parked in these spaces must reserve their spot thru the club and display a parking placard. Compliance will be enforced by Purina Security. ARRIVAL: RVs may arrive a er 7 AM on Monday, September 3 and must check out by 9 AM Sunday, September 9, If you are a ending the All Breed Show on Labor Day weekend, prior arrangements must be made thru the RV Coordinator, Lori DeLorenzo at lori@sunflectsess.com NAME(s): ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE (Cell # is preferred) Alternate # **REQUEST HANDICAPPED RV PARKING SPACE Arrival (or delivery) date: Check out date: TOTAL # NIGHTS RV LIC. # STATE: RV LENGTH: NUMBER OF DOGS TOWING A CAR: YES NO TOW VEHICLE LIC. # (if applicable) STATE: WHICH RV LOT: MAIN EVENT CENTER OVERFLOW RV PARKING I WANT TO BE PARKED NEXT TO: I AM RENTING A TRAILER FROM Delivery Date Will you be ren ng space over the Labor Day weekend from St Louis Breeders Associa on? You may need extra lengths of water hose, sewer hose & power cords for some spots. By SUBMITTING THIS RESERVATION you agree to the camping rules and regula ons AS OUTLINED ON THE Purina event center website. h ps:// purina/purina farms/visit/purina event center Scroll down for detailed list of various informa onal items. The ESSFTA and Purina Farms are not responsible or liable for any security issues or the s from RV s during this event. Be sure to always secure your unit when you leave it. 22

23 GENERAL ORDER FORM ITEM QUANTITY and ITEM COST TOTAL Welcome Bags Reserve bags for the following people: Free Juniors Par cipa on: Please list any Child under 18 par cipa ng in any Na onal Event so we can have a Juniors Gi for them: Free # Individual Ticket $40 each # Reserved Table for 8 $440 for the Table # Individual Seat at a reserved Table $55 $ Names of People you are buying Tickets for: ESSFTA Top Twenty If you have been invited to sit at a reserved table, please tell us who your Hostess is: Puppy/ Veteran Sweepstakes Spectacular $25 per entry Submit Entry Form $ Awards Banquet # ckets at $ 40/person: $ Show Catalog Sales # Prepaid at $20 each # Marked and/or mailed at $30 each Mail to: $ IMPACT CRATE Raffle Tickets Trophy Dona on # Single Ticket at $10 each # 3 pack Tickets at $25 for a 3 pack three $ General Trophy/Ribbon Fund dona on $ Sponsor a specific Award check website to see what award is available and fill in amount associated with the award. Award Sponsored: Cita on to be included in the Catalog: $ $ Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8,

24 GENERAL ORDER FORM (pg 2) ITEM QUANTITY and ITEM COST TOTAL Welcome Bags amount donated: $ Daily Socials amount donated: General Dona on Puppy/Vet Sweeps amount donated: Juniors amount donated: General amount donated: R/V Reserva ons Grooming Area Show Catalog Adver sing Submit Reserva on Form # nights at $45 per night Main Lot # nights at $30 per night Overflow Lot Submit Reserva on Form # outlets at $45 each # Full page at $70 ($100 commercial) # Half Page at $40 ($75 commercial) # 2 page spread at $120 Submit Ad to April Leone $ $ $ CGC/CGCA/Tricks Test Pre registra on Vendor Booth Final Totals Submit Pre Registra on Form $10 per entry 10 x 10 at $ x 20 at $150 Submit Reserva on Form $ $ $ Mail checks payable to ESSFTA and mail to Jean Hilbig at W. 76 th Avenue, Arvada, CO Name: Address: Phone: E Mail: 24

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26 Notice to Exhibitors Telephone Entries and Unsigned Entries Cannot Be Accepted. Entries Not On Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Mail All Entries With Fees to Foy Trent Dog Shows, PO Box C, Sturgeon, MO Entries received without fees will not be accepted. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as practicable after closing via mail or . Should acknowledgement not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time. Please notify our office. Special Delivery & Overnight Delivery Mailing Address: Foy Trent Dog Shows LLC 116 N Ogden St, Sturgeon, MO Online Entries accepted online at for entries made with MasterCard/Visa. A $3.00 charge will be added to each entry. Fax Machine entries for this show will be accepted up to closing time (central time zone). Both sides of entry form must be submitted. For MasterCard/Visa card holders ONLY. A $4.00 charge will be added to each entry. Be sure to include the cardholders name, address, card number, expiration date & signature. If the credit card charge is denied for any reason, an additional service charge will be added. Fax number: (888) 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 Chapter 11, Section 4). CANADIAN EXHIBITORS MUST SUBMIT ENTRIES WITH CHECKS DRAWN ON U.S. ACCOUNTS OR WITH INTER NATIONAL MONEY ORDERS IN U.S. FUNDS. A Recording Fee of 50 cents for each dog and an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.00 will be required for each recordable single entry class at any Licensed or Member Club Show or Obedience Trial. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 11, Section 2). A $3.50 AKC Recording Fee will be required for the first entry in Rally and $3.00 for each additional entry in Rally. (American Kennel Club Rally Regulation, Chapter 1, Section 5). A $2.00 Event Service Fee will be required for each entry in 4 6 Month Beginner Puppy. These Fees are paid to the American Kennel Club. RETURNED CHECKS / INVALID CREDIT CARDS do not constitute a valid entry. The Superintendent will add a collection fee of $25 to the amount of each returned check and credit card. Subsequent returned checks and credit card from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a cash only basis. Entry Fee will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or judge, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee. No entry fees will be refunded if the Show cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, extreme and or dangerous weather conditions, an Act of God, public emergency, act of public enemy, strikes or any other cause beyond the control of the Club or the Superintendent. No Refund for Duplicate Entries. Every effort to find all duplicate entries will be made; however, if entry has been processed, no refund will be made. Refunds made for cancellation of entries before the closing date will be subject to a $3.00 administrative/ processing fee per entry. No Entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Changes, additions or corrections to entry forms must be received in writing prior to close of entries. Those received by telephone are not acceptable. To find out about any AKC event cancellations, call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline 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 the Superintendent 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 the class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. The show giving club, the Superintendent, their agents, employees, etc., assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children. 26

27 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM National Specialty, Sweepstakes, Obedience Trials, Rally Trials [ ] Conforma on & Sweepstakes Wednesday Saturday, September 5 8, /31 [ ] Obedience Wednesday, Sept 5 & Thursday, Sept 6 (Team Only) [ ] Obedience Friday, September 7, [ ] Rally Thursday ~ AM, September 6, [ ] Rally Thursday ~ PM, September 6, Purina Farms Purina Event Center 300 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO Entries close at 12 Noon, Central Time, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Foy Trent Dog Shows LLC Mail Entries With Fees Made payable to: Foy Trent Dog Shows, PO Box C, Sturgeon, MO I ENCLOSE $... for entry fees (See page 3 for entry fees) IMPORTANT-Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT) DOG 2 3 SHOW CLASS English Springer Spaniel BREED VARIETY 1 SEX CLASS 3 DIVISION Weight, color, etc. ADDITIONAL CLASSES OBEDIENCE CLASS (Jump Height) RALLY CLASS (Jump Height) JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NAME OF (see Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) FULL NAME OF DOG AKC* NO. ILP/PAL NO. FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH JR. HANDLER NUMBER (list country) BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER(S) 4 (Please Print) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP NAME OF OWNER S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW Owner Handled eligible? Yes No I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE# Check this box if you would like to receive confirmation & judging program by postal mail instead of . Address (An acknowledgment or receipt of entry will be sent to this address, postal mail by request): Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8,