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1 # Parent Specialty # , Futurity # Veteran Sweepstakes # Junior Showmanship # Obedience # Rally Indoors Unbenched American Kennel Club Member Show Hours: 7AM-7PM each day. JUDGING PROGRM American Whippet Club 25th National Specialty with Futurity, Veteran Sweepstakes Obedience, Rally and Agility Trials web site: April 2 April 9, 2011 Marriott Griffin Gate Resort 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY / 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 CONFORMATION, OBEDIENCE, RALLY, FUTURITY OFFICE EVENT SECRETARY RITA STOVALL HOURS SERVICES PROVIDED BY 9AM-5PM MON.-FRI. BaRay Event Services, Inc. P.O. Box 4090, Sequim, WA Hand-Delivered, Express or Priority, FedEx, UPS or Airborne: 203 S. 4th Ave., Sequim, WA FAX dogshows@barayevents.com Web site: BaRayEvents.com American Whippet Club 2011 National Specialty 1

2 Show Committee National Show Chair...Cindy Scott 3655 Cragwood Dr., Colorado Springs, CO Show Chair...Jan Swayze Curry 205 Elbert Frankum Rd., Columbia KY Show Co-Chair...Rhonda Gifford Show Secretary On Site Only... Rita Stovall PO Box 433, Bonifay, FL National Obedience Chair...Irene Mullauer 4291 W. Beyer Rd., Duluth, MN Performance Director...Lisa Costello Newark Rd., Newark, IL Futurity Chair...Kathy Slater 241 Prairietown Rd., Dorsey, IL And All Officers and Directors of the Club Chief Ring Steward Pat Dresser Committee Chairpersons Trophies...Jan Swayze Curry/Kathy Rasmussen Awards Party & Special Events...Kathy Rasmussen Logo Items... Denise Tatro Grounds...Crystal McNulty AWC Raffle...Mary Alderman Top Twenty... Linda Waggoner Art Show...Grahm Swayze-Fudge Catalog Advertising... Chris Watkins Catalog Pre Order... Denise Tatro RV Parking...Gail Boyd Parade of Honors...Alice Vandenbussche Triathlon...Sami Hirko Agility...Sharron Lane Obedience...Sami Hirko Lure Coursing...Steve Curry Vendors...Yvonne Sovereign Versatility...John Heffernan Photographer Photos by Susan and Lennah, Lennah Snell (show photos) PO Box 397, Haslett, MI / Lennah@phodog.biz / PHOTOGRAPHER LURE COURSING, OBEDIENCE, RALLY & RINGSIDE CANDIDS Videographer Steve Surfman 417 Melbourne Blvd., Elkton, MD Steve@surfman.com / National Show Dog Video Professionals 40 Junction Road, South Berwick, ME American Whippet Club 2011 National Specialty

3 JUDGES VETERINARIAN All Specialty Classes Mrs. Harriett Nash Lee 354 Key West Dr.,Charlottesville, VA Junior Showmanship Mr. David Samuelson 9468 Tyne Lane, Inver Grove Hts. MN Futurity Mr.Calvin Perry 253 Wyatt Hollow Rd., Bristol, TN Obedience Mr. David Haddock 1410 Chickering Rd Nashville, TN Rally Ms. Marina Caro 1505 Seminole Circle, Gallatin, TN Agility Mr. Gerald Marotta 113 Steele Drive Madison, AL Veteran Sweepstakes, Brood Bitch, Stud Dog, Brace and Team Mr. Stanley D. Petter Jr. PO Box 11220, Lexington, KY Altered Classes Mr. Scot Northern 165 Heritage Dr., North Liberty, IA Triathlon Conformation Dr. Todd Miller 325 North Fletcher Dr., Danville, IL Caring Heart Vet Clinic Dr Amy Wade 1109 Commercial Dr., Lexington KY Available also for minor emergencies DIRECTIONS: From Marriott Griffin Gate Turn right from hotel entrance to I-75 South to exit #110, Winchester Rd. Turn right. Go 1½ miles. Turn right on to IC Drive. 24 Hour Clinic AA Small Animal Emergency Services 150 Denis Drive Lexington KY USE OF RAMPS At the sole discretion of the judge, Whippets may be examined on the ground, on a table or on a ramp AWC INSUFFICIENT FUNDS POLICY Any checks to the AWC and/or Show Superintendent returned for Insufficient Funds, must be paid by Money Order for the NSF amount plus bank fees. If the debt is not paid in full within 60 days of bank processing, the check writer will be unable to enter any AWC events until the debt is cleared. American Whippet Club 2011 National Specialty 3

4 Tentative Schedule of Events FRIDAY, APRIL 1 saturday, april 2 SUNDAY, APRIL 3 MONDAY, APRIL 4 TUESDAY, APRIL 5 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 THURSDAY, APRIL 7 FRIDAY, April 8 SATURDAY, APRIL 9 SUNDAY, APRIL 10 EVENING: Welcome Workers Madison County Fairgrounds pot luck at pavilion AKC stakes split National Specialty Agility Trial Sharonville, OH AKC Lure Coursing Trial roll call 6:30 am, Madison County Fairgrounds Steve Curry Field Trial Chair for both trials 205 Elbert Frankum Rd. Columbia, KY National Specialty ASFA Lure Coursing Trial roll call 6 :30 am Madison County Fairgrounds Agility trial competition Sharonville, OH After 3:00PM Vendor move in & CGC testing 6:00PM Main Ballroom Early bag pickup Whippet Health Foundation AWC Cardiac clinics Monday thru Friday in rooms adjacent to ballroom Rally Trial, followed by Obedience Trial Triathlon & Versatility conformation judging Remainder of Obedience Triathlon and Versatility competition Top 10 Presentation prior to Futurity. BAER testing Futurity CGC testing EVENING: Blue Grass Pavilion Welcome party Whippet Idol strikes again!! Conformation Dog judging begins CERF testing 9:00-5:00 AFTERNOON: stud dog, brood bitch, brace and team classes Veterans Sweepstakes wine and cheese AWC Annual Meeting 7:30-9:30AM 10:00AM Conformation Bitch judging begins EVENING: Top Twenty Conformation Bitch judging continues Veterans dogs/bitches Lure Coursing dogs/bitches Race dogs/bitches Parade of Rescues Parade of Honors Altered classes Bo Bengtson book signing during Parades Jr. Showmanship competition Best of Breed Best Puppy Best Bred-By Exhibitor Best Veteran Best Performance (Wistwind Memorial) Vendors need to break down before 5:00PM 6:30PM cocktails and 7:30PM Annual Awards Banquet Silent auction tables for all regions Carol Curry education scholarship silent auction AWC silent auction. WRA racing Madison County Fairgrounds 4 American Whippet Club 2011 National Specialty

5 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS ALL EVENTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETENESS OF ENTRY RESTS SOLELY WITH ENTRANT. RETURNED CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY FEE. BaRay Events will add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor or agent may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY BASIS. REFUNDS for cancellations due to judge change or cancellations made prior to entries closing will be mailed to said Exhibitor or Agent AFTER THE SHOW. An administrative fee of $5.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries. There is no refund for bitches in season in Obedience. Entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by the Judge or Veterinarian, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee, or because it has been entered incorrectly. There is no refund for DUPLICATE ENTRIES or OVERPAYMENTS. BaRay Events will make every effort to find all duplicate entries, but if entry has been processed, no refund will be made. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open, or to complete the Show NO REFUND will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline Dogs need be present only for scheduled judging and will be released if not needed for further judging. Dogs must be ready for judging. Neither the club nor its Superintendent/Show Secretary will be responsible or obligated to furnish any service for notifying exhibitors or their agents of Breed or Class Judging. Judges need not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings. Only dogs eligible for these shows will be admitted into the show area. There is no provision for unentered dogs. LOSS OR DAMAGE The Show Committee will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, or assume any liability in the event of any accident or misfortune, to either dogs or exhibitors participating in these Shows. The welfare of an Exhibitor s child is assumed to be the responsibility of the Exhibitor. It is distinctly understood that Exhibitors will exercise control and restraint over their children. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. TROPHIES & PRIZES will be awarded in the ring to person exhibiting the dog. No awards will be mailed. ALL RIGHTS TO TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the Show Grounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant to the Club the right to photograph, televise, videotape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. The Club is not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show. TRANSFER OF ENTRIES NOTE: BECAUSE OF TRAVEL TIME TO THE SHOW SITE, TRANSFER OF ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE BARAY EVENTS OFFICE AFTER 12:00 NOON ON MONDAY, MARCH 28. AFTER THIS TIME, YOU MUST CONTACT THE SHOW SECRETARY ON SITE. CONFORMATION: Dogs may be transferred from one of the regular classes to the Best of Breed or Variety competition, provided this transfer is presented to the Superintendent at least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of any regular conformation judging at the show. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP: Junior Handlers who win a third Novice Class with competition present after the closing of entries for a show may transfer their entry from the Novice Class to the Open Class provided that this transfer is made by the Superintendent at least one-half hour prior to the scheduled start of Junior Showmanship judging at the show. Correction may be made from one age division to another. provided this transfer must be made to the Superintendent at least one half-hour prior to the judging of any Junior Showmanship class at the show. OBEDIENCE OR RALLY: A dog who has earned a title after entries have closed may be moved up to the next class, provided the transfer request is presented to the Superintendent at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the trial. Move-ups may be approved provided the next level class and judge are available and the class has not reached its limit. American Whippet Club 2011 National Specialty 5

6 PROGRAM OF JUDGING THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 931 ENTRIES IN THE FOLLOWING EVENTS Conformation & Jr SHOWMANSHIP: 612 Dogs, 670 entries VetERAN SweepStakes: 50 entries FUTURITY: 107 entries OBEDIENCE: 50 DOGS, 59 ENTRIES RALLY: 39 DOGS, 44 ENTRIES MONDAY APRIL 4 8:00AM Rally Trial (44) Judge: Ms. Marina Caro Excellent Walkthrough 8 Rally Excellent B... Nos. [ , ], Rally Excellent A... Nos Advanced Walkthrough 8 Rally Advanced B... Nos Rally Advanced A... Nos Novice Walkthrough 15 Rally Novice B... Nos Rally Novice A... Nos :30AM Obedience Trial (42) Judge: Mr. David Haddock Lunch Break at the judge s discretion 13 Beginner Novice B...Nos. [1206, 1218], TO FOLLOW 24 Novice Class B... Nos Novice A Walkthrough 5 Novice Class A... Nos :30PM Triathlon (35) & Versatility (12) Conformation Judging Judge: Dr. Todd Miller TUESDAY APRIL 5 8:00AM Obedience Trial (17) Judge: Mr. David Haddock 3 Graduate Novice... Nos. [1204, 1205, 1301] 3 Open Class A... Nos Open Class B...Nos Graduate Open... Nos. [1401] 8 Veterans...Nos. [1209, 1303], Brace Unit... Nos. [1214] & :00PM Futurity (107) JUDGE: MR. CALVIN PERRY Futurity Dogs 12 Dogs 6-8 Mos. 8 Dogs 8-10 Mos. 9 Dogs Mos. 5 Dogs Mos. 12 Dogs Mos. Followed by CGC Testing Followed by Futurity Bitches 19 Bitches 6-8 Mos. 11 Bitches 8-10 Mos. 9 Bitches Mos. 7 Bitches Mos. 15 Bitches Mos. Best in Futurity 6 American Whippet Club 2011 National Specialty

7 WEDNESDAY APRIL 6 8:00AM Conformation Dog Judging (151) JUDGE: MRS. HARRIETT NASH LEE 31 Puppy Dogs 6 Mos. & Under 9 Mos. 21 Puppy Dogs 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos. 25 Dogs 12 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. 2 Novice Dogs 7 Amateur-Owner-Handler Dogs Lunch Break 27 Bred by Exhibitor Dogs 11 American Bred Dogs 27 Open Dogs Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Dog 3:30PM NON-REGULAR MULTIPLE ENTRY CLASSES & Veteran sweepstakes JUDGE: MR. STANLEY D. PETTER, JR. (109) 7:30-9:30AM ANNUAL MEETING Break at the judge s discretion 17 Stud Dog Class 22 Brood Bitch Class 4 Extended Generation Stud Dog 4 Extended Generation Brood Bitch 9 Brace Units 3 Team Units Followed by 50 Veteran Sweepstakes 19 Veteran Sweepstakes Dog 7-10 Yrs. 4 Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs Yrs. 3 Veteran Sweepstakes Dog 12 Yrs. & Older 13 Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches 7-10 Yrs. 5 Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches Yrs. 6 Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches 12 Yrs. & Older Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex THURSDAY APRIL 7 10:00AM BITCH JUDGING BEGINS (120) JUDGE: MRS. HARRIETT NASH LEE Lunch Break at the judge s discretion 41 Puppy Bitches 6 Mos. & Under 9 Mos. 26 Puppy Bitches 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos. 26 Bitches 12 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. 6 Novice Bitches 4 Amateur-Owner-Handler Bitches 17 American Bred Bitches 7:30PM Top twenty judging American Whippet Club 2011 National Specialty 7

8 FRIDAY APRIL 8 8:00AM conformation Judging CONTINUES (180) JUDGE: HARRIETT NASH LEE 46 Bred by Exhibitor Bitches 45 Open Bitches Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Bitch Lunch Break 10 Lure Coursing Dogs, 16 Lure Coursing Bitches 8 Racing Class Dogs, 2 Racing Class Bitches 23 Veteran Dogs 7 Yrs. & Under 10 Yrs. 5 Veteran Dogs 10 Yrs. & Under 12 Yrs. 2 Veteran Dogs 12 Yrs. & Older 12 Veteran Bitches 7 Yrs. & Under 10 Yrs. 6 Veteran Bitches 10 Yrs. & Under 12 Yrs. 5 Veteran Bitches 12 Yrs. & Older 7:00PM altered classes (25) JUDGE: mr. scot northern 14 Altered Class Bitches Open 11 Altered Class Dogs Open Best Altered, Best of Opposite Sex followed by parade of rescues & parade of honors Bo Bengtson book signing during Parades SATURDAY APRIL 9 8:00AM junior showmanship (9) judge: mr. david samuelson 1 Novice Junior Class 1 Novice Intermediate Class 2 Open Junior Class 4 Open Intermediate Class 1 Open Senior Class Best Junior Handler 8:30AM BEST OF BREED COMPETITION (126) JUDGE: MRS. HARRIETT NASH LEE 126 Best of Breed Competition Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex Select Dog, Select Bitch Awards of Merit (10) Best Puppy from the Regular Puppy Classes Best from the Veterans Classes Best Performance Dog 6:30PM cocktails 7:30PM annual awards banquet 8 American Whippet Club 2011 National Specialty

9 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW HOTEL RULES The following rules have been established for the good of all exhibitors concerned. 1. Plastic sheeting to be placed under every crate in your hotel rooms. This will keep carpets clean and dry. Plastic sheeting for each crate will be made available upon check in. 2. DOGS MUST BE CRATED WHEN THE OWNER/HANDLER IS OUT OF THE ROOM!! NO EXCEPTIONS. 3. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times while in the hotel or on the hotel grounds. Rooms must be kept clean of dog debris. NO DOGS ALLOWED IN LOBBY AREA. 4. Dogs should be exercised in designated areas on the hotel premises. EVERY DOG OWNER is expected to pick up after his/her own dog(s) and dispose of the waste in nearby trashcans. 5. NO DOG MAY BE BATHED IN THE HOTEL. 6. Rooms will be inspected daily by members of the hotel staff and observed violations or damages will be reported to the hotel management and/or the Investigating Committee. Do not Disturb signs will not be honored for the entire day by the hotel staff. 7. The Investigating Committee, working with a fair and equitable system, is in charge of investigating complaints. 8. Each dog owner/registrant is expected to cooperate with the Investigating Committee, hopefully settling damage claims on the spot, or must be willing to furnish information such as insurance policy numbers and other pertinent information required. 9. Should the hotel, for cause, deem it necessary to cancel room privileges, the registrant agrees to forego legal action against the AWC and it s committees, the host club, and or the hotel. This is a condition of entry to the National Specialty. 10. As an exhibitor, be aware that violations may also be referred to the Bench Show Committee if written charges are preferred. If the Bench Show Committee upholds such charges, it may lead to suspension from future show privileges. Charges may also be filed with the AWC, which may lead to expulsion from the Club unless fair and equitable claims are satisfied. 11. Exercise pens will be allowed only in designated areas. 12. If you are leaving the hotel property and are leaving dogs crated in your room, please arrange with another exhibitor who is remaining at the show site to be responsible for your dogs during your absence in case of a problem or emergency. When leaving, provide the front desk with the name and room number (or which RV) where the person who is responsible for your dogs during your absence can be contacted. (Leaving your cell phone number is advisable) When moving into your hotel room, check it carefully. If you find that there are problems or damage from a prior guest, call the front desk. This could save you any problems should this damage have gone undetected before you check in. Important Reminders: It is very important that we all do our best to maintain cleanliness with our dogs at our hotel. There will be designated areas for exercising your dog(s). Don t wait too long to get them out. Go to the shortest route; take baggies with you in case of an accident. Do not walk away from your dog s mess. Demand others to clean up after their dogs. Please report someone who is not observing the rules. You may help us in the future to get another hotel! Bench Show Committee Meeting and Hearing will be called on anyone who abuses our hotel. The AKC will back us if we have a problem. Inform any of the following people: Cindy Scott, Jan Swayze-Curry or Rhonda Gifford if you notice a problem. Please remember to use the plastic sheeting under your crates. Bedspreads will be removed from rooms where dogs are to be kept. Please leave all other pets at home as they will not be allowed on hotel property yes that includes being kept in your vehicle. NO other breeds allowed in the ballroom during judging. American Whippet Club 2011 National Specialty 9

10 Directions to the Hotel South off I-75/64. Follow Newtown Pike/SR 922 approximately.4 mile to second light and turn left onto Griffin Gate Drive. Once on Griffin Gate Drive, you are on the resort property. Main entrance for resort is to the left of Griffin Gate Drive. Shuttle Service GROOMING AREA This hotel does not provide shuttle service You can try Airport Express (859) ) Super Shuttle VAN (4826) United Transportation (859) ) There will be a grooming area for crating and grooming dogs that are being exhibited on the day. No exercise pens. All dogs must be removed from the crating area immediately after the conclusion of judging each day. SEMEN COLLECTION Kansas City K-9 Reproduction Services, Inc SEMEN COLLECTION AND FREEZING These services will be offered during the week. Reservations need to be made for this service by contacting Kathy Rasmussen KCK9Reproduction@aol.com AWC NATIONAL SPECIALTY AGILITY TRIAL SATURDAY, April 2, 2011 Queen City Dog Training Club Tramway Drive, Sharonville, OH FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT TRIAL SECRETARY Erica Behnke 6832 Hamilton Rd., Middletown, OH (513) ejbehnke@gmail.com 10 American Whippet Club 2011 National Specialty

11 SPECIAL DINNERS AND WRAP-IT-UP PARTY Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Welcome party in the Blue Grass Pavilion Cash Bar Thursday, April 7, 2011 Top Twenty Friday, April 8, 2011 Hors d oeuvres Saturday, April 9, 2011 Banquet Please Note: There are no refunds or cancellations after March 15, If you find that you cannot attend after this deadline, please find someone to take your spot. No reservations without payment in full. SATURDAY NIGHT AWARDS BANQUET BUFFET $45 per person Cash Bar MENU mixed garden salad chef selections specialty salads assorted toppings & choice of dressings Sliced fruit display Roast Prime Rib of Beef with au jus horse radish cream sauce Herb Grilled breast of chicken Blended wild rice red bliss potatoes selection of fresh seasonal vegetables bakery fresh rolls and assorted breads chefs selection of deserts coffee decaf and regular iced tea vegetarian meals selection available on request Total Banquet $45.00 each $ Total NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP PHONE DEADLINE FOR DINNERS IS MARCH 15, 2011 Make Checks Payable to AWC 2011 and Mail to: Kathy Rasmussen Harmony Lane Olathe, KS American Whippet Club 2011 National Specialty 11

12 2011 NATIONAL SPECIALTY CATALOG PRE-ORDER The 25th National Specialty catalogs will be shrink wrapped and put inside a three ring binder. Catalogs will be available one-half hour before Obedience judging on Monday April 4, Pre- Order catalogs will be $ Shipping will be an additional $7.50. At the show, catalogs will be $25.00 and quantity will be limited. Pre-Orders must be received by March 17, 2011 for more information, contact: Denise Tatro Brangus Dr., Crowley, TX WRAP Activities at the 2011 AWC National Specialty The Parade of Rescues will be held on Friday evening at 7:00 PM All rescue Whippets, regardless of where they were rescued from, are invited to participate. For more information, contact Ruth Beall rhbeall@hotmail.com no later than March 15, 2011 This year, WRAP will be joining AWC and the Whippet Health Foundation with a joint fund-raising table, and the proceeds will be split three ways. Mary Alderman, malderman@ jaamawhippets.com, is accepting items for the joint activity. The WRAP Annual meeting will be held at noon on Friday, April 8, You need not be a member of WRAP to attend. Raffle winners will be announced during the meeting. Raffle tickets will be available at the National. You need not be a member of WRAP to attend. Raffle tickets will be available at the National and the winners will be announced during the meeting. Please check the WRAP website, for more information on WRAP activities at the National and Whippet Whiners Club t-shirt sales AWC National Art Show Marriott Griffin Gate Resort April 4 9, 2011 AWC Top Twenty Event You are invited to celebrate the 21st year of the Top Twenty Event held Thursday evening, April 7th, 2011 at the National in Lexington. To reserve your catalog, please send $6.00 to: Linda Waggoner, Morrison Road, Bandon, Oregon ShowDogVideoPros will provide complete video coverage of the spectacular 2011 Whippet National, including Lure Coursing (1-day), Obedience (1-ring), Rally (1-ring), Triathlon/Versatility Conformation Judging, Futurity, Veteran Sweeps, Dogs, Bitches, Best of Breed, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Extended Generations Judging, Non-Regular Classes (Veterans, Racing and Coursing), Junior Showmanship and the fabulous Top Twenty! NEW FOR 2011 LIVE STREAMING VIDEO ON-DEMAND STREAMING VIDEO VIDEO ON DVD Website links for more info: Main Website: LIVE VIDEO site: ON DEMAND VIDEO site: 12 American Whippet Club 2011 National Specialty