Great Dane Club of America, Inc. National Specialty th Anniversary Top Twenty Invitational. Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Huron, OH ~ 1 ~

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1 Great Dane Club of America, Inc. National Specialty th Anniversary Top Twenty Invitational Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Huron, OH ~ 1 ~

2 Great Dane Club of America, Inc Officers Dianne Powers Jamie M. Harshfield William (Bill) Stebbins Nancy Ridgway Denise Matulich Kathy Munyan Lucinda Harwin Dale Suzanne Tarbox President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary Treasurer Affiliate Club Representative AKC Delegate Dr. Neil O Sullivan Susan Yotive Board of Directors Jean Highlands Lynda Moriarty Sue Davis Shaw Linda Cain Jason Hoke Teresa LaBrie Honorary Members of the Board Leo Allen Donald Booxbaum Nancy-Carroll Draper Jane Chopson Robert J. Edison Lynn Frischkorn Donald Gauthier Sandy Lady Bette Lasky Robert Matchett Fred M. Meyer, Jr. David R. Miller Michael Muller Linda Ridder Linda Tonnancour ~ 2 ~

3 A Very Special THANK YOU To All of Our Corporate Sponsors: Warren & Norvel Benoit Lourdes Carvajal & Janet Quick Doris Crow Nathan & Jacqueline Finkel Amber Finkel John & Jessie Gerszewski Renee Greenberg Polly Hix Jeff & Patrice Lawrence Diamond Sponsors GDCA Charitable Trust Nestle Purina Pet Care Platinum Sponsors Ana Goulet-Virginia Gardiner Studio, Inc. - Virginia Perry Gardiner Collection Arnie Enterprise Cedar Creek Pet Deer Valley Danes LLC Great Dane Review Gold Sponsors Bil-Jac Dog Food Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors ~ 3 ~ Jerry Lobato Mountain Valley Country Oma s Pride Raw Freeze Dried Dog Food Originals By Omar John Lilliston & Paula Sweet Glenn & Lorraine Matherly Sandra Mauck Troy & Kim McClure Andy & Lynda Moriarty Dianne Powers Dr. Rock Vali Robert & Linda Tonnancour Joe & Tootie Longo

4 2014 Top Twenty Invitational * Welcome * Ladies & Gentlemen, On behalf of the Great Dane Club of America and the Central Division, it is our absolute pleasure to welcome you to tonight s most prestigious event THE TOP 20 INVITA- TIONAL! It goes without saying that the dogs we will watch compete tonight are the best Great Danes this country has to offer. The breeders, owners, and co-owners of these dogs have devoted their time, effort, and finances to guide them to their full potential, culminating in a slot on the Top 20 roster and the opportunity to bring home the coveted Top 20 Trophy. We wish each and every one of you GOOD LUCK! A heartfelt thank you goes out to our judges, stewards and all the members who worked tirelessly to make tonight s event the best it could be. Please enjoy this special night as we present to you The Best of the Best of our breed. Regards, Michele Manier Barb Renkosiewicz Top 20 Co-Chairs Central Division ~ 4 ~

5 2014 Top Twenty Invitational Show Committee Division Chairman ~ Lynda Moriarty Show Chair ~ Lynda Moriarty Top 20 Co-Chairs ~ Barbara Renkosiewicz & Michelle Manier Top Twenty Statistician ~ Rita K. Suddarth Barnes Wendling, CPA LLC Alma R. Hakes, Principal ~ 5 ~

6 Breeder Judge Dale Suzanne Tarbox I have been dedicated to this great breed since 1968, when my mother put my very first Dane in my arms and said, He s yours! I have been participating in the National Specialty at some level since 1970, for the most part with Danes I have bred. With a limited breeding program and the help of friends who have the same vision of a Dane and the same ideals as I do, I have managed to have bred over 75 champions, 7 of which are Top Producers. I have been fortunate to have had 5 Danes that I bred participate in this wonderful Top Twenty event and look forward to judging it tonight. ~ 6 ~

7 Handler Judge Jessie Gerszewski I started in Great Danes about 1973 when Debbie Deniston asked me to go to a dog show with her. My first reaction, I wouldn t be caught dead at a dog show. Yet 40 years later, here I am! John and I met in 1980 where we both worked for the same company. We married in 1982 and began breeding Great Danes and handling professionally. We ve bred 40 champions, 3 of note have been very popular stud dogs, Redford, Nash & Gable. We ve participated 20 times in the Top 20 event and have won it 3 times. We both have been honored with the privilege of judging the Futurity. How do you summarize so many fulfilling years in this wonderful breed? How do you highlight your accomplishments without bragging? We would like to congratulate the owners, handlers and breeders of this year s Top 20 contestants. John and I understand from all three perspectives, what you each went through to be here and wish you all good luck and good fortune this evening. Thank you for the privilege of judging your beautiful dogs. ~ 7 ~

8 Multi-Breed Judge Eric Ringle In 1970, I brought home a puppy from Mrs. Rose Robert s Dinro Dane Kennels. An AKC Apprentice Handler s license to Dinro soon followed and upon graduation from college, I embarked upon a professional handling career. First based in New York, then California, I had the pleasure of showing some wonderful Danes, about 100 or so to their championships. Ch. Reann s No Jacket Required and Ch. Tilpadane Barnaby Neustadt both attained #1 breed status in the rankings. Ch. Bodane Tourister was the #1 dog and Ch. Stockdale s Savannah was the #1 bitch in the nation their respective years. Other Danes that I showed into the Top 20 include Amazing Grace, Abel and Top Gun. In the early 1990 s, I worked on the executive staff at the AKC in the Judges Education department, producing many of the breed standard videos. Working with top breeders and experienced judges on this project provided invaluable experience. I started judging in 1995 and am currently approved for the Sporting, Working and Herding groups. A member of the GDCA for many years, I have in the past served on the board and on several committees including chair of the Breed Standard Committee. I am honored to be invited to judge this event once again. All involved with the Top Twenty event: breeders, owners and handlers should be very proud of their dog s achievements over the course of the previous year and excited to participate in this showcase. ~ 8 ~

9 Top 20 Steward John Gerszewski Jessie and I met in 1980 where we both worked for the same company. We married in 1982 and began breeding Great Danes and handling professionally. We ve bred 40 champions, 3 of note have been very popular stud dogs, Redford, Nash & Gable. We ve participated 20 times in the Top 20 event and have won it 3 times. We both have been honored with the privilege of judging the Futurity. How do you summarize so many fulfilling years in this wonderful breed? How do you highlight your accomplishments without bragging? We would like to congratulate the owners, handlers and breeders of this year s Top 20 contestants. Jessie and I understand from all three perspectives, what you each went through to be here and wish you all good luck and good fortune this evening. Thank you for the privilege of judging your beautiful dogs. ~ 9 ~

10 Top 20 Steward Carolyn McNamara I bought my first Dane in 1978 as a companion, then purchased my first show Dane in I am the mother of 4 wonderful children Rachel 19, Kaitlin 18, Nicholas 17 and Nathan 15, and wife for 31yrs to an extremely patient, generous and loving man, Dennis. I started owner handling in We are working with our 5th generation of Champion, CHIC Danes, with the majority of them earning their awards owner handled. We have produced BISS, ROM, Therapy and Obedience titled Danes. We are a Breeder of Merit with the AKC and the 2013 GDCA Breeder of the Year. Danes have been my passion for as long as I can remember! ~ 10 ~

11 Top 20 Steward Tom Proios I ve been involved with Danes since 1976 when I was asked to house sit a Dane for a dear friend (who eventually became my wife) while she went on vacation. While I had met the Dane previously on several occasions, it took 20 minutes for her to allow me into her home. After that, we became best buddies, and I was hooked on the breed. We started breeding Danes in the late 90 s - Blacks and Blues - and adopted the name Mavro Danes for our Kennel. We started showing our dogs in conformation in 2000 with our first champion in 2003, Ch Witamy-Mavro s Hocus Pocus, a fawn bitch. She produced four Champions from a litter of 6 with the fifth pointed. Since then we have finished three dogs, BISS, CH Mavro s Hollywood Nights, AOM, CH Davisdane- TwinOaks Twist N Time is Here v Mavro (our first Harlequin) and RBIS, BISS, GCH, CH Mavro-TwinOaks Hollywood Tough, AOM. It s hard to believe that Danes have been a part of my life for nearly 40 years now and it s also true, you can t only have one to share your life. They are truly gentle giants and wonderful companions. I m a member of Illini Great Dane Club, serving as Treasurer for a number of years now and am proud to be associated with the club and the GDCA. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of the Top 20 Competition. ~ 11 ~

12 Top 20 Announcer Andy Moriarty It is an honor to be your announcer for the 2014 Top Twenty Invitational. My involvement with Great Danes began 20 years ago when I began dating Lynda. We became engaged at the 1995 National Specialty in San Diego and married that next spring. Having attended each of the last 20 National Specialties has given me the opportunity to observe the high level of dedication to the breed by the members as well as participate in a wonderful education and social environment. I have been a member of the Illini GDC for the past 18 years and a member of the GDCA for the past 14 years. I have been fortunate to co-own 10 champion Great Danes. My weekend career includes being the dog van driver and kennel help. Lynda and I share our house with 2 Great Danes (although this figure can fluctuate greatly) in La Crosse, Wisconsin. I offer my sincere congratulations to the participants, owners, breeders, trainers, exercisers, nutritional consultants, dog van drivers, kennel help, and handlers involved in tonight s Top 20 event. The dedication and energy required to attain this level of recognition within our breed is enormous and you are all winners! ~ 12 ~

13 Presenting the 2014 Top 20 Contenders Final Standings ~ 2013 Show Year For Events Processed from 1 January 2013 thru 31 December GCH CH Longo Miller N Lore s Diamond Lil GCH CH Raintree Erinwood Dixie For Heaven s Sake GCH CH MJM s Hi-Air All Eyes On Me GCH CH GHDD Seamus Lord Of The Dance GCH CH Hauerdane s Don t Bury The Treasure v Caps GCH CH Shalako It s All About Me V Regent GCH CH Alpine s Ice Warrior V Hawthorne GCH CH Alpine s Bohemian Rhapsody GCH CH Sunstrike Spellbinder At Karmel CGC GCH CH Diola s Saks And The City V Hi-Class GCH CH Naples Tlbrk Dana Sanroque Cause And Effect GCH CH Sisco s Ladies Love Country Boys At Syvile GCH CH Rosendane s So This Is Spot-On GCH CH Lobato s Caught Red Handed GCH CH Journey s Piper Cub V Hi-Air GCH CH Anjadane s Regene V. Malvern GCH CH D.S.S. Kings Ransom JP McLaren GCH CH B And K Sean s Grand Slam V. Paradise GCH CH Southern Star Gen Stonewall Jackson GCH CH Challenger s Samurai V Lamar ~ 13 ~

14 2013 Ranking #1 Scout BISS Ch. Servadeielecta Kahnsonofthor Ch. Zarlin s Soldier Boy Ch. Zarlin s Fancy Footwork BISS Ch. Hauerdane s Pump-N-Iron Fantasia Fawn Corleone Hauer-Deja s Maryl-N-Monroe Hauer-Deja s Over The Rainbow BIS, BISS Ch. Sasdania s Frozen Asset, AOM, HOF Ch. Halemoss Rojon Dounreay A/C Ch. Sasdania s Laissez-Faire Sasdania s Olivia Of Skydane Sasdania s Caribbean Queen Sasdania s Omen Ch. Sasdania s Cover Girl Karla Sas Von Kenzbock GCh. Longo Miller N Lore s Diamond Lil Armband Number #128 Ch. Sugarland Noble Tradition BIS, BISS Ch. Tallbrook Town Crier, AOM, HOF Von Graff s I Love Lucy Of TLC BISS Ch. Longo s Chandler Brown BIS, BISS Ch. Longo s Primo D Aquino, AOM, HOF BISS Ch. MJB s Black With Sugar Ch. JC Antigua s Sweet Revenge BIS, BISS Ch. Longo s Starry Studded V Miller, AOM, HOF BIS, BISS Ch. Longo s Chief Joseph, HOF BIS, BISS Ch. Longo s Primo D Aquino, AOM, HOF Ch. Aquino s Oso Perla Negro BIS, BISS Ch. Longo s Alana Fontana, AOM, HOF Ch. Avanti s Royhl Rogue Ch. Elan s Royhl Enchantment Ch. Krisda s Bastet, ROM ~ 14 ~ Certified Pedigree

15 Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show * Platinum GCh. Longo Miller N Lore s Diamond Lil Scout is the Top All Breed Winning Great Dane in the history of the breed with a record 38 AKC Best in Show wins. She is a 5th generation AKC Best in Show winner as well as a 5th generation GDCA Hall of Fame inductee. She finished her Championship at 10 months, her Grand Championship at 1 year, was Select Bitch at the GDCA National at 16 months of age. She is the one and only Great Dane to date to obtain her Platinum GCH status. Scout was the #1 Great Dane in both 2012 and She won the GDCA Top Twenty Event (2013) following in the paw prints of her Top Twenty winning: Mother, Father, Grandmother, Great and Great-Great Grandfathers. Scout s huge accomplishment in 2014 was her effort to carry on this legacy by producing three beautiful puppies. Take yet another bow Scout...you deserve it!!! Scout s career stats are as follows: *38 AKC All Breed Best in Show wins *22 BISS *93 Group 1 wins *178 Group Placements *#3 Working Dog 2013 *#9 Dog in the Country amongst all breeds 2013 * Winner 2013 Top Twenty Event *#1 Great Dane 2012 and 2013 all systems *55380 Dogs Defeated* Breeder/Owner Tootie Longo Breeders/Co-Owners Dave & Jay Miller Breeder/Co-Owner Lorraine Matherly Co-Owner Col Chuck Crawford Always Handled By Laura Lynn Coomes ~ 15 ~

16 2013 Ranking #2 Jordan BISS Ch. Elan s Nash Bridges Royhl Ch. Elan Krisda s Dixie Magic Of Raintree Ch. Krisda Dugan s Final Fantasy BISS Ch. Raintree Erinwood Dixie s Magic Dragon Ch. Erinwood Raintree s Good Lord Willin Ch. Raintree Erinwood s Past Perfect Ch. Dixie s Georgia Peach BISS Ch. Raintree Erinwood Dixie Rgg s Luciano Sandale s Had To Be You A/C Ch. Sandale Wyne Talk The Talk, A/C ROM, HOF Ch. Wyne AQ Chaney Your One T Talk Ch. K-D Dane s Southern Accent V Dixie Ch. Sandale s Type Cast Int l Ch. K-D Dane s French Vanilla Am/Int l Ch. K-D Dane s French Kiss GCh. Raintree Erinwood Dixie For Heaven s Sake Armband Number #195 Ch. Avanti s Royhl Rogue, ROM BISS Ch. Elan s Nash Bridges Royhl Ch. Krisda s Bastet, ROM Ch. Elan Krisda s Dixie Magic Of Raintree BISS Ch. Sarmac s I ve Arrived Ch. Krisda Dugan s Final Fantasy Ch. Krisda s More Moon Madness Ch. Raintree Erinwood Dixie The Last Word Ch. Sarjack s Ain t Whistlin Dixie Ch. Erinwood Raintree s Good Lord Willin Erinwoods Foxfire V Raintree, ROM Ch. Raintree Erinwood s Past Perfect Ch. Sarjack s Ain t Whistlin Dixie Ch. Dixie s Georgia Peach Ch. Sarjack Dixie s Bless Your Heart Certified Pedigree ~ 16 ~

17 Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show GCh. Raintree Erinwood Dixie For Heaven s Sake Jordan 2013 GDCA National Specialty Best of Breed Winner All of our accomplishments are a group effort. Working together is always more rewarding. A special thank you to our wonderful friend and handler, B. J. Barnhart, for making last year a once in a lifetime experience. Owner Renee Greenberg Gumbs Breeders/Co-Owners Pam Deloria & Lori Cornelius Breeders/Co-Owners Cathy DeMott & Linda Landrum Handler BJ Barnhart ~ 17 ~

18 2013 Ranking #3 Sophia Armband Number #178 Ch. Hauerdane s Plain James V Rika Ch. Brislyn Plain Havoc V Varick Ch. Varick s Maddie Hayes Ch. Helisain Monsieur Helisain Vagabond Ch. Helisain Matahari Helisain Montana Ch. Avanti s All For One Elan Ch. Gypsy Lane s Davey Crockett Ch. Don-Lu s Preferred Risk Ch. Don-Lu s Just In Time Ch. Avanti s Taylor Dane Ch. Glorilane Against All Odds Ch. Challanger s Allegra V Avanti Ch. Avanti s Athena V Caprata RDR GCh. MJM s Hi-Air All Eyes On Me Ch. Chaney Brier Maserati Mistrl Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief Ch. Dustiny Good N Plenty Etal Ch. Windy Hill s Kodak Moment Ch. Fantasia s Lethal Weapon Ch. Windy Hill s Astra V Jerdan Jerdans Blonds Have More Fun Ch. Maitau s Eye Candy V MJM Ch. Maitau s Top Billing Ch. Maitau s Top Secret V Wiltor Ch. Reann s Whistlin Dixie V WLTR Ch. Maitau s For Your Eyes Only Ch. Terregan s Magic Show Ch. Maitau s Animated Feature Ch. Maitau s Talk Show ~ 18 ~ Certified Pedigree

19 Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show GCh. MJM s Hi-Air All Eyes On Me We are very proud of the winning record that Joel and Sophia achieved during 2012 and She finished from the puppy class, and followed in her mother s footsteps by becoming a Specialty and Best In Show Winner. Breeders/Owners Laurie & Michael Maulucci Co-Owners Arthur & Leslie Solnick Breeder Polly H. Hix Handler Joel Rosenblatt ~ 19 ~

20 2013 Ranking #4 Seamus Ch. Harley D. Hardt s Xmas Cruz Cullinane s Rufus The Red Cullinane s Wild Irish Rose Ch. Sunrise s Who z Your Daddy Ch. Sunrise s Rock The House Sunrise s Matilda The Hun Shady Lane s Star-A-Trax-Shun GCh. GHDD Seamus Lord Of The Dance Cedarglade s Nickar Ch. Larchwood-Cedarglades Kailar Larchwood s Honey Brown Lager Lagarada s GHDD Candy Lady s Patty Ch. Elan s Nash Bridges Royhl Ch. Lagararada s Purple Passion Armband Number #163 Ch. Lagarada s Gold N Cinders ~ 20 ~ Certified Pedigree

21 Multiple Best In Show * Multiple Best In Specialty Show GCh. GHDD Seamus Lord Of The Dance, AOM Seamus was born on October 24, He entered the show ring at 6 months old and was awarded his Championship Title in February 2012, finishing with 17 points and three Major awards, all owner handled by Kristin Kish. Going back into the ring, Seamus attained his Grand Championship Title in June 2012, with limited showing, all owner handled. When he began his professional career in January 2013, he was an instant success. He attained the coveted Best In Show Title his second week showing and has never looked back!! In 2013, Seamus racked up a total of 60 BOB/BISS and numerous Group placements under esteemed judges from around the world. In 2014, Seamus once again was awarded a Best In Show in February, and as of the date of this writing, has accumulated 50 BOB/BISS and numerous Group placements. We are all very proud of Seamus and every award he has attained. He has become an Ambassador for the Breed while doing his meet and greets at shows and events. Good luck to all in the Top 20 Competition. Breeders/Owners Doug & Kristin Kish Co-Owners Dorothy Davis, Phyllis Harris, Jeffrey D. Ball Handler Barbara Waldkirch ~ 21 ~

22 2013 Ranking #5 Jewel GCh. Hauerdane s Don t Bury The Treasure v Caps Armband Number #134 Ch. Zarlin s Soldier Boy Ch. Hauerdane s Pump-N-Iron Hauer-Deja s Maryl-N -Monroe Ch. Sasdania-Vitag s Frozen Asset Ch. Sasdania s Laissez-Faire Ch. Sasdania s Caribbean Queen Sasdania s Cover Girl GCh Dbl D-Fireheart What s N Your Wallet V Hauer Ch. Maitau s Never Better Ch. Dynknbrcrlo Mr Wndrfl Dbl D Ch. Dynkn DNLD New Years Noisemaker Ch. Double D Daynakin Gold Digger Ch. Windy Hill s Kodak Moment Ch. BRF s You ve Got Mail Reanns Fossy Ch. Longo s Chief Joseph BIS, BISS Ch. Longo s Primo D Aquino Ch. Aquino s Oso Perla Negra Ch. M.J.B. Hauerdane s Mr. Coffee Fantasia s Fawn Corleone Ch. JC Antigua s Sweet Revenge San Roques Antigua V Cylon Ch. Hauerdane s Another Cup Of Joe Rojon s Foremost Deogie Ch. Camelot s Nicholas V Rojon Ch. Camelot Ladyhawke Of Cheyene Camelot s La La La-Lola Ch. Caprata s Tristen V Camelot Camelot s Mist s Of Avalon Ch. Camelot Lady Rayna V CHLNGR ~ 22 ~ Certified Pedigree

23 Best In Specialty Show * Gold GCh. Hauerdane s Don t Bury The Treasure v Caps Jewel was the #5 Great Dane in the Nation last year, a Multiple Best In Specialty Show Winner, and top Great Dane on the West Coast. She was Best of Opposite Sex at Westminster Kennel Club in New York. I could not be more proud of Jewel and Betty Jo Constantinidis, my handler, who made a lifetime dream come true. That is what dreams are made of... Betty Jo & Jewel! Owner Annette Brill Breeders ~ Bev Hauer, Treasure Wylie Catherine Harlow, Jeannette Copeland Handler Betty Jo Constantinidis ~ 23 ~

24 2013 Ranking #6 Diva GCh. Shalako It s All About Me v Regent Armband Number #172 BISS Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief Ch. Windy Hill s Kodak Moment Ch. Windy Hill s Astra V Jerdan Ch. Maitau s Never Better, ROM, HOF Ch. Maitau s Top Secret V Wiltor Ch. Maitau s Never Say Never Ch. Maitau s Animated Feature, ROM Ch. Surfside Lera Wave Ryder BIS, BISS Ch. Hauerdane s Pump-N-Iron BISS Ch. Lagarada s Aspen Gold, ROM, HOF BISS Ch. Rocwind Lagarada XXIV Karat Gold, ROM, HOF Ch. Surfside Good As Gold Ch. Meadowood s Milton V Svevo Ch. Surfside Winstar Heaven Lee Ch. Dixieland Rapid Rhythm CGC Ch. Von Raseac s Squire Of Rosha Ch. Dreamaker s Lone Ranger Ch. Lagarada s Golden Dreamaker Ch. Lamar s Sun Of Dreamaker Ch. Country Walk s End It With A-Z Ch. Dreamaker s KT s Name That Tune Ch. Dreamaker s Kattie By Caprata Ch. Dar-Lins Shalako Star Ch. Owlwatch Heir Ways Creksides Come Fly With Me Ch. Crekside-Bay Popsicle Toes Ch. Dar-Lins Creekside By Chance Ch. Crekside-Bay Set In Stone Crekside Dar-Lyns Itsybitsey Crkside s Still Of The Night ~ 24 ~ Certified Pedigree

25 Best In Specialty Show * Gold GCh. Shalako It s All About Me v Regent, AOM Diva It s an honor to present GCh Shalako It s All About Me v Regent, Diva, to the Top 20 Invitational this year. Diva hit the 2013 Top 20 Rankings at #13, expertly handled by Mari Lynn Davisson, spending the rest of the year well into the Top 10 and never looked back. Diva s accomplishments include Select Bitch at the 2013 GDCA National Specialty under Linda Tonnancour, Multiple BISS Winner, Multiple Group Winner, Multiple AOM, Top 10 ranking in All Breed Systems, as well as reaching GCH Gold Status in 8 months. Diva is known for her extraordinary size, feminine breed type, front assembly and most of all, her majestic presence in the ring. We have had a full year of laughs, making friends and bringing eight gorgeous puppies into the world, who will be presented at the 2014 GDCA National Futurity. Diva s presence continues to send chills through our spine, along with many others... especially if you are a squirrel! Owner Stephanie Taylor Co-Breeders Deric Davisson & Shayne Anderson Breeder/Co-Owner/Handler Mari Lynn Davisson ~ 25 ~

26 2013 Ranking #7 Hawk Ch. Rojon s Dream Boy Ch. Reimroc Solidly Rojon Ch. Rojon s Mystify Me Ch. Von Riesenhof Here I Am Von Riesenhof Belmont Adonis Von Riesenhof Belladonna Von Riesenhof of Belmont Ms Sara Ch. Rojon s Let s Play Two Ch. Avanti s Royhl Rogue Ch. Elan s Nash Bridges Royhl Ch. Krisda s Bastet Rojon s Turn Back Time Ch. Striders KC Khan V Drogheda Ch. Rojon s Never Say Never Ch. Rojon s Mystify Me GCh. Alpine s Ice Warrior V Hawthorne Ch. Zarlin s Soldier Boy Ch. Hauerdane s Pump-N-Iron Hauer-Deja s Maryl-N-Monroe Ch. Sasdania-Vitag s Frozen Asset Ch. Sasdania s Laissez-Faire Ch. Sasdania s Caribbean Queen Sasdania s Cover Girl Ch. Alpine s Teutonic Bombshell Ch. Avanti s Royhl Rogue Ch. Elan s Nash Bridges Royhl Ch. Krisda s Bastet Ch. Alpine s California Dreamin Armband Number Ch. Helisain Monsieur Ch. VKM s Cache At Alpine #107 Ch. Tatum s The Sorceress ~ 26 ~ Certified Pedigree

27 Multiple Best In Specialty Show * Gold GCh. Alpine s Ice Warrior V Hawthorne, AOM Hawk We are so proud and excited to have Hawk competing in his second Top 20! We are thrilled to have Ms. Ann Heavey, as co-owner on Hawk, beginning in We want to express our appreciation to Sue Larkin for her beautiful presentation of Hawk. She is one top notch handler! We hope that Hawk will continue to represent our beloved Great Dane Breed favorably in the future. Congratulations to all of the 2014 Top 20 Contenders! Owners Phil & Linda Clesi Co-Owner Ann E. Heavey Breeders Mike Arnold & Margie Arnold Handler Sue Larkin ~ 27 ~

28 2013 Ranking #8 Freddie Ch. Reimroc Solidly Rojon Ch. Elan s Command Decision Reimroc Ch. Elan s New Year Resolution Ch. Gracyn s Lost Creek Listen To The Whisper Ch. Our Danes Fury Ch. Gracyn s Esther V Lost Creek Ch. Lost Creek s Joseph s Grace GCh. Alpine s Bohemian Rhapsody Ch. Hauerdane s Pump-N-Iron Ch. Sasdania-Vitag s Frozen Asset Ch. Sasdania s Caribbean Queen Ch. Alpine s Teutonic Bombshell Ch. Elan s Nash Bridges Royhl Ch. Alpine s California Dreamin Armband Number #147 Ch. VKM s Cache At Alpine ~ 28 ~ Certified Pedigree

29 Multiple Best In Specialty Show * Gold GCh. Alpines s Bohemian Rhapsody, AOM Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Freddie Mercury Living with Freddie... the answer to this is difficult to gauge. We felt from the beginning that our Freddie was destined to be a star. He stepped into the ring at 8 months old and strutted out as WD with a Major. The next month he took his first BOB. At 21 months, he started his specials career for 2014 and in 9 short months, finished as #8 with an AOM at the GDCA National Specialty. We are extremely grateful to Doug Toomey for his expert handling as well as his love and support outside the ring. And to Kathy Toomey for the management of all the details... and especially letting him sleep on her bed. We also express our gratitude to Mike Arnold, his breeder, who entrusted us with this sweet, intensely loyal, Fantasy we call Freddie. Owners Norm & Tricia Smallwood Breeders Mike Arnold & Margie Arnold Handler Doug Toomey ~ 29 ~

30 2013 Ranking #9 Huey Ch. Hauerdane s Pump-N-Iron Lagarada s Gold Krugerrand Ch. Rocwind Lagarada XXIV Karat Gold Diplomatic s Val Kilmer Diplomatic s Your Majesty Diplomatic s Jane Stuart Meadowood Sueann Diplomatic Ch. SunStrike Valentino V Wntrcrk RN Can Ch. Strider s Kokomo Khan Ch. Strider s KC Khan V Drogheda Ch. Lamb s Creek Drogheda Sasy Sonya Ch. Goldstrike s Lady In Red CD Ch. Bridane Randy Dandy Von Raseac Ch. Sunnyside Ginger Gold Ch. Sunnyside Skylark V Raseac GCh. SunStrike Spellbinder At Karmel Sandale s Had To Be You Ch. Sandale Wyne Talk The Talk Ch. Wyne AQ Chaney You re One T Talk Ch. Whisper Hill s Tuff E Nuff Ch. Bonneville Spring Tsunami Whisper Hill s Goodbye My Fancy Brydane s Breez At Whisperhill SunStrike s Cherry Cola Ch. Helisain Monsieur Ch. Avanti s All For One Elan Ch. Avanti s Taylor Dane Ch. SunStrike Cherries Jubilee CD, RN Armband Number Ch. Strider s KC Khan V Drogheda Ch. Goldstrike s Lady In Red CD #177 Ch. Sunnyside Ginger Gold ~ 30 ~ Certified Pedigree

31 Multiple Best In Specialty Show GCh. SunStrike Spellbinder at Karmel, CGC Group Winner * Multiple Group Placements and AOMs Huey has more than exceeded my expectations, ranking #9 Breed and #13 All Breed. He has been awarded multiple Best In Specialty wins and has received multiple Group Placements, including a Group Win, all owner handled. Huey was also the recipient of The Great Dane Club of California s 2013 Top Great Dane Award, which is based on dogs defeated in California. When not in the show ring, Huey loves socializing with people of all ages and having play dates with his four legged friends of various breeds. Huey is truly a joy, a great companion and he keeps me continually entertained with his antics. I am very proud of my beautiful boy and thankful to his breeders for entrusting him to me. Owner Melanie Yellish Breeders ~ Pat & Joe McGoldrick Julie Rock & Jill Swedlow Handler Melanie Yellish ~ 31 ~

32 2013 Ranking #10 Preston Ch. Gameplan s You Can Call Me Ray Ch. Rojon s Resolute Ch. Rojon s Playing For Keeps Ch. Winhurst s Saks On Fifth Ch. Rojon s Lost Creek Revelation Winhurst s In Vogue Rumors Best Kept Secret GCh. Diola s Saks And The City V Hi-Class Ch. My-Jon s License To Thrill Ch. My-Jon s Valentino V Riverlor Ch. Akorns Spirit My-Jon Lst Crk Ch. Rojon s This Time For Keeps Ch. Sarmac s I ve Arrived Ch. Rojon s Keepsake Armband Number #148 Ch. Rojon s Romantique ~ 32 ~ Certified Pedigree

33 Best In Specialty Show * Gold GCh. Diola s Saks And The City V Hi-Class Preston is everything he is supposed to be. He proved this by being a multiple BISS and Group Winner, as well as acquiring several group placements and capturing many BOB s. Finishing in the 2013 Top 20 has been a great honor for us. Preston has also achieved his Gold Grand Championship. So many individuals helped us along the way. Julie Diola for breeding this fine dog, Rick Zahorchak for his skillful presentation and Team Z (Jay Zahorchak, Beth Wise and Peg Clark) for their support, and my husband, Rob Bealko, without whose help none of this could have been accomplished. There were many judges who also found our boy in the breed and we thank you all for choosing him. Preston has also received his CHIC number and is available to approved bitches. Thank you all from Hi-Class Danes. Owner Sharon R. Bealko Breeder Julie Diola ~ 33 ~ Handler Rick Zahorchak

34 2013 Ranking #11 Cole BISS Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief Ch. Windy Hill s Kodak Moment Ch. Windy Hill s Astra V Jerdan Ch. Maitau s Never Better ROM HOF Ch. Maitau s Top Secret V Wiltor Ch. Maitau s Never Say Never Ch. Maitau s Animated Feature, ROM Ch. Surfsdelera Pointbreak Frsde Tlbrk BIS, BISS Ch. Hauerdane s Pump-N-Iron BISS Ch. Lagarada s Aspen Gold ROM HOF Ch. Rocwind Lagarada XXIV Karat Gold, ROM, HOF Ch. Surfside Good As Gold Ch. Meadowood s Milton V Svevo Ch. Surfside Winstar Heaven Lee Ch. Dixieland Rapid Rhythm CGC GCh. Naples Tlbrk Dana SanRoque Cause And Effect BIS, BISS Ch. Longo s Primo D Aquino AOM, HOF Ch. M.J.B. Hauerdanes Mr. Coffee ROM BISS Ch. JC s Antigua s Sweet Revenge Ch. Etal WillHeOrWontHe San Roquend CGC BISS Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief Ch. Brier Chaney Will Work For Food Ch. Chaney Brier Twodaloo ROM Ch. Dana Tallbrook Emerald Ch. Sugarland Noble Tradition BIS, BISS Ch. Dana s Tallbrook Town (Crier) TLC Von Graff s I Love Lucy of TLC Ch. Dana s TLBRK Longo s Ruby B. Brown Armband Number BIS, BISS Ch. Longo s Primo D Aquino AOM, HOF Ch. MJB s Black With Sugar AOM #127 BISS Ch. JC s Antigua s Sweet Revenge Certified Pedigree ~ 34 ~

35 Multiple Best In Specialty Show GCh. Naples Tlbrk Dana SanRoque Cause And Effect, AOM Cole here, what a year! I have had such a wonderful time this year. My Mom and I have become official travelers. We have traveled to many wonderful places with great people. I have made so many friends along the way, two of my favorite being the girls that taught me the way to show off for Mom. I tried, Mom, it was a blast and I hope I did you proud! Good luck to everyone! See you under the shiny spotlight! Owner Mindy Donovan-Tandy Breeders Maren Cornish, Jackie White-Vorst Dawn Dana & Jeannette Copeland ~ 35 ~ Handler Brianne Rock

36 2013 Ranking #12 Trace BIS, BISS Ch. Longo s Primo D Aquino AOM, HOF Ch. M.J.B. Hauerdanes Mr. Coffee ROM BISS Ch. JC s Antigua s Sweet Revenge Ch. Etal WillHeOrWontHe San Roquend CGC BISS Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief Ch. Brier Chaney Will Work For Food Ch. Chaney Brier Twodaloo ROM Ch. Dana Tallbrook Darkside of Fireside Ch. Sugarland Noble Tradition BIS, BISS Ch. Dana s Tallbrook Town (Crier) TLC Von Graff s I Love Lucy of TLC Ch. Dana s TLBRK Longo s Ruby B. Brown BIS, BISS Ch. Longo s Primo D Aquino AOM HOF Ch. MJB s Black With Sugar AOM BISS Ch. JC s Antigua s Sweet Revenge GCh. Sisco s Ladies Love Country Boys At Syvile Hotpoint s I m Odin Riesenhof Ch. Anaya s Rico Suave Dagmar s Sonhi Daze Ch. Sisco s A Vision In Motion Ch. Rojon s Royal Of Stone Valley McEmn s Sisco Serenade Ch. McEmn s Proud Mary Ch. Sisco s Catepillar Girl Ch. Avanti s Royhl Rogue Ch. Elan s Nash Bridges Royhl Ch. Krisda s Bastet Rojon s Never Been Kissed Ch. Striders KC Khan V Drogheda Armband Number Ch. Rojon s Never Say Never #124 BIS, BISS Ch. Rojon s Mystify Me ~ 36 ~ Certified Pedigree

37 Best In Specialty Show GCh. Sisco s Ladies Love Country Boys At Syvile Trace is a dog that combines conformation with a great temperament. His soft eyes are truly the window to his soul. His campaign in 2013 introduced us to many new places and led to long lasting friendships for which I am truly grateful. Trace is truly a dog of a lifetime and I look forward to seeing the contributions he makes to this breed through his offspring. I want to thank his handler, Beth Whitcher, for making this an exciting and fun ride. There is no one else I would have rather done all this with. We did it sista!! Owner Lisa Marie Hernandez Breeders Dr. Nigel DaSilva & Zee Strate ~ 37 ~ Handler Beth Whitcher

38 2013 Ranking #13 Sofie Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief Ch. Windy Hill s Kodak Moment Ch. Windy Hill s Astra V Jerdan Ch. Maitau s Here s Lookin At U Kid Ch. Maitau s Top Secret V Wiltor Ch. Maitau s For Your Eyes Only Ch. Maitau s Animated Feature ROM GCh. Gemstone s Promise Kept Ch. Meadowood s Milton V Svevo Ch. Gameplan s You Can Call Me Ray Faith s Lulu May Ch. Tally Ho Gemstone Bewitched Ch. Maitau s Top Billing CGC, ROM, HOF Ch. Wil-Tor s Matinee Idol Ch. Reanns Whistlin Dixie V WLTR GCh. Rosendanes s So This Is Spot-On Armband Number #132 Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief Ch. Windy Hill s Kodak Moment Ch. Windy Hill s Astra V Jerdan Ch. Maitau s Never Better Ch. Maitau s Top Secret V Wiltor Ch. Maitau s Never Say Never Ch. Maitau s Animated Feature ROM Ch. Rosendane s Just Like Heaven Ch. Erinwood Raintree s Good Lord Willin Ch. Raintree-Erinwoods Dixie Legend CD Ch. Sarjack-Dixie Bless Your Heart Ch. Rosendane s Legally Blonde Ch. Primrose Chase The Clouds Rosendane s Spice Up Your Life Ch. Rosendane s Foolish Pleasure ~ 38 ~ Certified Pedigree

39 Multiple Best In Specialty Show GCh. Rosendane s So This Is Spot-On, AOM With Sofie it was love at first sight, but I never imagined the depth to which that love would grow, or the wild ride we would share. From Best Junior Bitch 2012 GDCA National Futurity, to Select Bitch 2012 GDCA National Specialty, to AOM 2013 GDCA National Specialty, to 8 BISS Wins, multiple group placements, and finishing in the 2013 Top 20 All Systems, she has repeatedly taken my breath away! The consummate Show Girl, Sofie s beauty, elegance, outstanding breed type and passion for the ring are surpassed only by her exceptional temperament. Many thanks to Angela Kusmiesz for the pleasure of sharing my life with this special girl, to each of the judges who have recognized her, to all the wonderful people who have offered their friendship and support along our journey, and most especially to Patrice Lawrence for lighting her fire. I am overwhelmed and so very grateful to you all!!! Owner Suzanne E. Widner/Spot-On Breeder Angela G. Kusmiesz/Rosendane ~ 39 ~ Handler Patrice Lawrence

40 2013 Ranking #14 Fergie Ch. Dundane Whistles At Sharcon Ch. Terregan s Magic Show Ch. Terregan s Juss One Gal Rockingdane s In From The Cold Alano s Prom Knight Rockingdanes Gone W The Wind Reanns Fleur D Esprit GCh. Lobato s Code Red Ch. Sunnyside Lagarada Timber Ch. Lagarada s Timberline Gold Ch. Lagarada s Megan Ch. Lobato s Anything Goes Ch. Terregan s Magic Show Ch. Rockingdanes In Cahoots Rockingdanes Gone W The Wind GCh. Lobato s Caught Red Handed Armband Number #188 Ch. Zarlin s Soldier Boy Ch. Hauerdane s Pump-N-Iron Hauer Deja s Maryl-N -Monroe Ch. Lagarada s Aspen Gold Ch. Lagarada s Timberline Gold Ch. Rocwind Lagarada XXIV Karat Gold Ch. Rocwinds I m A Keeper Too CD Ch. Lobato s I Picked A Lily Ch. Sunnyside Lagarada Timber Ch. Lagarada s Timberline Gold Ch. Lagarada s Megan Ch. Lobato s She s The One V Dreammaker Ch. Sundance Stetson Rocwind s Sundance Wild Angel Ch. Rocwinds I m A Keeper Too CD Certified Pedigree ~ 40 ~

41 Best In Show * Reserve Best In Show Best In Specialty Show * Gold GCh. Lobato s Caught Red Handed AOM From the moment Fergie was whelped, it was clear she was going to be special. She finished her Championship from the puppy classes in 12 shows with 4 majors. At only 11 months old, she was entered in the 2011 National Specialty where she made every cut in the Breed and narrowly missed out on an Award of Merit. After waiting for her father to retire, she began her Specials career in 2013 and what a year it was. She amassed nearly 50 Breed wins, multiple group wins, and a coveted Best In Show. She is always expertly handled by Earl Shore. This is her first Top 20 appearance, following in the footsteps of her father, MBIS, MRBIS, MBISS Gold GCh Lobato s Code Red, AOM and grandmother, MBIS, MBISS Ch. Lobato s Anything Goes, HOF, ROM, AOM, CGC, TDI. We present... Fergie! Owner Leslie Hotchkiss Breeders Joy Lobato & Angela Stillwell ~ 41 ~ Handler Earl Shore

42 2013 Ranking #15 Piper GCh. Journey s Piper Cub V Hi-Air Armband Number #168 Ch. Rojon s Dream Boy Ch. Reimroc Solidly Rojon BIS, BISS Ch. Rojon s Mystify Me BIS, BISS Ch. Elan s Command Decision Reimroc Ch. Avanti s All For One Elan Ch. Elan s New Year Resolution Ch. Elan s Royhl Enchantment Ch. Gracyn s Lost Creek Listen To The Whisper Ch. Jubellies General Patton Ch. Our Danes Fury Ch. Our Danes Gone With The Wind Ch. Gracyn s Esther V Lost Creek Ch. Lost Creek s Joseph Dane Lane Ch. Lost Creek s Joseph s Grace Kochak US Seal Ch. Avanti s Royhl Rogue Ch. Elan Nash Bridges Royhl Ch. Krisda s Bastet BIS, BISS Ch. Alpine s Summit At Rochford Ch. Helisain Monsieur Ch. VKM s Cache At Alpine Ch. Tatums The Sorceress Ch. Art Of Falling For Ember V Journey Ch. Windy Hill s Kodak Moment Ch. Maitau s Never Better Ch. Maitau s Never Say Never Ch. Wil-Tor s Tahyna Ch. Wiltors Reflexion In The Dark Ch. Wil-Tor s Xmas Joy Ch. Wil-Tor s Matinee Idol ~ 42 ~ Certified Pedigree

43 Best In Specialty Show * Silver GCh. Journey s Piper Cub V Hi-Air Piper was destined to be a show dog. He became a champion when he was only 8 months old. From then on, it was multiple Best of Breed wins and Group placements. He is a Best In Specialty Show winner and has achieved the level of Silver Medallion. He loves to play and has a great temperament. At the end of the day, his favorite spot is on the couch. All of Piper s CERF testing, including his DNA, are good or normal. His CHIC Number is Owner Tony J. Fair Breeders Troy & Kim McClure ~ 43 ~

44 2013 Ranking #16 Regis Ch. Brier Rika Good Grief Ch. Windy Hill s Kodak Moment Ch. Windy Hill s Astra V Jerdan Ch. Maitau s Never Better Ch. Maitau s Top Secret V Wiltor Ch. Maitau s Never Say Never Ch. Maitau s Animated Feature Ch. Lobato s Highly Classified Ch. Sunnyside Lagarada Timber Ch. Lagarada s Timberline Gold Ch. Lagarada s Megan Ch. Lobato s Anything Goes Ch. Terregan s Magic Show Ch. Rockingdane s In Cahoots Rockingdanes Gone W The Wind GCh. AnjaDane s Regene v. Malvern, AOM Armband Number #166 Ch. Dundane Whistles At Sharcon Ch. Primrose Chase The Clouds Ch. Maitau s Material Girl Ch. Lobato s Heads Up Ch. Lagarada s Timberline Gold Ch. Lobato s She s The One V Dreammaker Rocwind s Sundance Wild Angel Ch. Anjadane s Ananda V Malvern Ch. Owlwatch Aztec Sun Ch. Dane Lane s Celebration Ch. J Gar s April Rose Ch. Anjadane s Brady Ann Rose Ch. Von Shrado s New Sensation Aldydane s Anja My Sweet Aldydane s Independence Certified Pedigree ~ 44 ~

45 Gold Grand Champion AnjaDane s Regene v. Malvern, AOM With limited showing, Regis has earned a coveted spot in the Top 20 for the second year in a row. A Gold Grand Championship and multiple Group Winner, he continues to impress with his elegant beauty and flawless movement. Regis is a Top 20 Contender again in Special thanks to handler Krista J. Nuovo for a beautiful job. Owner Cathy Mundt Handler Krista J. Nuovo Breeder Carla Tolomeo ~ 45 ~

46 2013 Ranking #17 McLaren BIS, BISS Ch. Ashbun Acres Avant-Garde ROM HOF BIS, BISS Ch. Mountdania s Ashley ROM HOF Mountdania s Katie O Kauffman Ch. Gyspy Lane s Davey Crockett Sylvia s Bon Chancy Gypsy Lane s Amber Sylvia Sylvia s Kimbauh Athena Ch. Don-Lu s Preferred Risk BIS, BISS Ch. Ashbun Acres Avant-Garde ROM HOF BISS A/C Ch. Reann s French Aristocrat ROM HOF Ch. Reann s Barefoot Contessa Ch. Don-Lu s Just In Time BIS, BISS Ch. Mountdania s Ashley ROM HOF Mountdania s Dana Castile s Calliope v MtDania Ch. D.S.S. King s Ransom JP McLaren Armband Number #153 Hauer-Eja Born In The USA JKC Ch. D.S.S. King s Ransom JP Lil Xtra Beauty Honey of Aurora Venus JP FCI JKC Ch. D.S.S. King s Ransom JP Dunhill BIS, BISS Ch. Owlwatch Aztec Sun JKC Ch. Don-Lu s Certificate of Deposit Don-Lu s Unexpected Pleasure Ch. D.S.S. King s Ransom JP Kimbary C Mon Double Del Lago FCI JKC Fin S. Ch C Mon Hot Choice Fin MVA C Mon Be A Joy JKC Ch. D.S.S. King s Ransom JP Shimatoree JKC Ch. D.S.S. King s Ransom JP Lil Extra D.S.S. King s Ransom JP Testarossa D.S.S. King s Ransom JP Nadia Certified Pedigree ~ 46 ~

47 Best In Specialty Show Ch. D.S.S. King s Ransom JP McLaren McLaren is the result of 30 years of breeding by King s Ransom Great Danes of Japan. In our beginning, we were heavily influenced by the lines produced by Mountdania and Don-Lu. McLaren was conceived in the US and born in Japan. At 4 months of age, we sent him to Jeff and Patrice to raise and train. McLaren finished his AKC championship in style by going WD at the GDCA Host Club Specialty prior to the 2009 GDCA National. He was shown very sparingly at the important shows to achieve a ranking in the Top 20 for Thank you to Anna Mary, the Carmody s, Mrs. Motomura and the Lawrence s for your years of commitment to the breed we love. Owners Tetsuji Mita & Hitoshi Sayama Breeder Hitoshi Sayama ~ 47 ~ Handler Jeff Lawrence

48 2013 Ranking #18 Patrick Ch. Hauerdane s Pump-N-Iron Ch. Sasdania-Vitag s Frozen Asset Ch. Sasdania s Caribbean Queen GCh Bayside Just Another Day In Paradise Ch. Owlwatch Heir Ways Ch. Creekside-Bayside Just Tina Ch. Creekside-Bayside Rosetta Stone GCh. B And K Sean s Grand Slam V. Paradise Ch. Daneaura s Lone Star Ch. Barnette Winstar Lone Ranger Barnette s Jackie B And K I m Here For The Party Ch. Avanti s All For One Elan Armband Number #126 Ch. B And K Vassar DynakinDanlind Freya B And K ~ 48 ~ Certified Pedigree

49 MBIS International Ch.& American GCh. B And K Sean s Grand Slam V. Paradise Patrick excels in breed type and follows in his father Sean s footsteps who was in the Top 20 for three years. Patrick finds himself in the Top 20 after his first year of campaigning. Patrick is always owner handled and loved by his owners, Vince & Joan Mulligan. Owners Joan & Vincent Mulligan Breeders ~ Barbara Kreszyn, Michele Andretta & Laura Craig Handler Vincent Mulligan ~ 49 ~

50 2013 Ranking #19 Jack Ch. Von Raseac s Squire Of Rosha Ch. Dreamaker s Lone Ranger Ch. Lagarada s Golden Dreamaker Ch. Lamar s Sun Of Dreamaker Ch. Country Walk s End It With A-Z Ch. Dreamaker KT s Name That Tune Ch. Dreamaker s Kattie By Caprata Ch. Von Raseac s Marc Anthony BIS, BISS Ch. Lagarada s Reach For The Starz Ch. Shill Rest s Blazing Hot Ch. Shill Rest Larchwood Xena Ch. Dreamakers Hot Toddy Ch. Hauerdane s Pump-N-Iron Ch. Lagarada s Gold N Splendor Ch. Rocwind Lagarada XXIV Karat Gold GCh Southern Star Gen Stonewall Jackson Ch. Von Raseac s Squire Of Rosha Ch. Dreamaker s Lone Ranger Ch. Lagarada s Golden Dreamaker Ch. Lamar s Sun Of Dreamaker Ch. Country Walk s End It With A-Z Ch. Dreamaker KT s Name That Tune Ch. Dreamaker s Kattie By Caprata GCh. Dar-Lins Tip Of The Shadow Ch. Owlwatch Heir Ways Creksides Come Fly With Me Ch. Crekside-Bay Popsicle Toes Ch. Dar-Lins Creekside By Chance Ch. Crekside-Bay Set In Stone Crekside Dar-Lyns ItsyBitsey Armband Number Crkside s Still Of The Night #101 ~ 50 ~ Certified Pedigree

51 GCh. Southern Star Gen Stonewall Jackson, AOM My name is Jackson, but my best friends call me Jack. Last year I traveled around a lot to dog shows with my Mama Sonya and Daddy Dave, and my brother-from-another-mother Staffie, Fast Eddie, meeting many nice people. No matter where we went, I could always count on my other Mama, Teri Galle, to be there with my special treats. She talks sweet and gives me lots of kisses, so I gladly run around in circles or up and down with her. It makes her very happy when they hand her prizes, but I just like the treats. We did meet many nice people along the road to this competition who contributed greatly to our Jack s success, starting with Darryl and Linda Davis, the breeders of his dam, and Linda Welsh, breeder of his sire. We all met due to the efforts of Margo Gaither who helped us navigate the complicated journey that is the Dane show world. Margo also introduced us to Steve Hill, master of puppy training, who proved to Jack that walking on a leash led to marvelous treats and showed him to his championship. Jack s adventure was made possible also by the encouragement of marvelous friends we made along the way who pulled us through the doldrums and cheered when he won. Last, we must thank the judges who found him in the line. Breeders/Owners J. David & Sonya L. Moore Co-Breeder Darryl Davis Handler Teri Galle ~ 51 ~

52 2013 Ranking #20 Sammy Ch. Bridane Randy Dandy Von Raseac Ch. Von Raseac s Squire Of Rosha Rosha-Rika Dancing N TH Rain Ch. Dreamaker s Lone Ranger BISS Ch. VZTop Ragtime Boy V Flmg Oak Ch. Lagarada s Golden Dreamaker Ch. Lagarada s Megan BISS Ch. Lamar s Sun of Dreamaker, AOM ROM BISS Ch. VZTop Ragtime Boy V Flmg Oak BISS Ch. Country Walk s End It With A-Z Ch. Country Walk Twenty Four K BISS Ch. Dreamaker KT s Name That Tune Ch. Caprata s High Light of Dagon BISS Ch. Dreamaker s Kattie By Caprata Ch. Caprata s Starlight Starbright GCh. Challenger s Samurai V LaMar, AOM Armband Number #165 Ch. Von Riesenhof Maxwell Von Riesenhof Belmont Adonis Von Riesenhof Meccadane Jessi Ch. Von Riesenhof The Boomerang Von Riesenhof Valantino Von Riesenhof Belmont Ms Sara Mecca Dane Mona Von Riesenhof Challanger s China Moon Ch. Caprata s High Light Of Dagon Von Riesenhof Independence Von Riesenhof Belmont Ms Sara Caprata s First Lady Ch. Don-Lu s Preferred Risk Ch. Avanti s Angel s Dane Mon-Ami Ch. Challanger s Allegra V Avanti ~ 52 ~ Certified Pedigree

53 Best In Specialty Show GCh. Challenger s Samurai V LaMar, AOM We feel blessed and honored once again this year for Sammy s accomplishments, only showing half the year and he made it. Thank you to all the wonderful judges, friends, exhibitors and handlers. Two great years, special thanks and love to Rick, my partner, and Margo for all they do. Couldn t have done it without them. Again, thanks... Steve. Breeders/Owners Steaphen Hill & Richard McGaugh Co-Owner Margo Gaither ~ 53 ~ Handler Steaphen Hill

54 Previous Top 20 Winners 1987 ~ Ch. Dagon s Truly Fair 1988 ~ Ch. Ba-Ke-Vo s INDEpendent Lady 1989 ~ Ch. Sheenwater Gamble On Me 1990 ~ Ch. Rojon s Rumor Has It 1991 ~ Ch. Longo s Primo D Aquino 1992 ~ Ch. Krisha Pardane s Holy Mackrel 1993 ~ Ch. Thunder Hill Cory Shalako 1994 ~ Ch. Lyn-Bar s Sundae Rrryon 1995 ~ Ch. Longo s Sweetalk V Michaeldane 1996 ~ Ch. J-Gar s April Rose 1997 ~ Ch. Giant Step s Front Page News 1998 ~ Ch. Wyntrebrook s Sun Dancer 1999 ~ Ch. Tinker s Tulip Time V Brislyn 2000 ~ Ch. Penadane Daynakin Solitary Man 2001 ~ Ch. MJB s Black With Sugar 2002 ~ Ch. Lagarada Reach For The Starz 2003 ~ Ch. D.S.S. Kings Ransom JP Berlinetta 2004 ~ Ch. Longo s Alana Fontana 2005 ~ Ch. Warwick s Truley Scrumptious 2006 ~ Ch. Sasdania-Vitag s Frozen Asset 2007 ~ Ch. Shill Rest Sure-Fire One N Only 2008 ~ Ch. Longo s Starry Studded V Miller 2009 ~ Ch. Maitau's Eye Candy V MJM 2010 ~ Ch. Elan s Command Decision Reimroc 2011 ~ GCh. Lobato s Jitterbug Man 2012 ~ GCh. DRD s The Revelation 2013 ~ GCh. Longo-Miller-Lore s Diamond Lil ~ 54 ~

55 1987 Top Twenty Ch. Dagon s Truly Fair Owners: Michael & Trudy Muller 10/84 ~ 5/93 Multiple Group & Specialty Winner Winner of the First Top 20 ~ The fairest of them all ~ ~ 55 ~

56 1988 Top Twenty Ch. Ba-Ke-Vo s INDEpendent Lady Owners: Barbara, Dee & Ken Vos Inde is gone, but not forgotten. Her grace and presence will always be remembered. She will be missed. ~ 56 ~

57 1989 Top Twenty Ch. Sheenwater Gamble On Me Owners: Sally Chandler & Chris O Connell 15 All-Breed BIS 30 Specialty BIS Top 20 Winner National Specialty Winner Sire of Over 30 Champions Owned, Bred and Deeply Missed by Sally Chandler & Chris O Connell In his nearly 11 years of life, Gamble did it all! We still miss him very much! ~ 57 ~

58 1990 Top Twenty Ch. Rojon s Rumor Has It Owners: Blair & Judy Bath / Catherine Most 1985~1995 #1 Great Dane in 1989 (All Systems) 4 Best in Shows (All-Breed) 22 Best in Shows (Specialty) 100th Anniversary National Specialty Winner Veteran Winner National Specialty 1993 Rumor was the first dog to attain the honor of being #1 and the Winner of the Top 20 for the same year. Proud dam of 8 champions. ~ 58 ~

59 1991 Top Twenty BIS, BISS Ch. Longo s Primo D Aquino Owners: Joe & Tootie Longo BIS BISS 3 time Award of Merit * 11 Best in Show (Specialty) 1 All-Breed Best In Show 1 National Specialty Best of Breed (SE Region) * 1 National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex Only 3 time Award of Merit Winner Winner of Top Sire of Two #1 Great Danes Sire of 2 Best in Show Winners * Sire of 4 Award of Merit Winners TOP BLACK Champion Producing Sire! And his temperament far surpassed his ring accomplishments HE DID IT ALL ~ 59 ~

60 1992 Top Twenty BIS, BISS American/Canadian Ch. Krisha Pardane s Holy Mackrel, CGC Bred & Owned by: Judith A. Parr & Christine Sczwciuk * Handled by: Judi We love our pets because they are somehow like ourselves, only with more innocence and trust. Thanks for the memories... ~ 60 ~

61 1993 Top Twenty BISS Ch. Thunder Hill Cory Shalako Owners: Roger & Christine Pratt and Mary Ellen Thomas Breeders: Robin & Robert Dickie ~ Shalako June 1991-December Times Top 20 Finisher (Breed & Group) Multiple Best in Specialty Show Wins Multiple Group Placements Award of Merit Winner Always so very special, so very loved, so sorely missed ~ 61 ~

62 1994 Top Twenty BISS Ch. Lyn-Bar s Sundae Rrryon Breeders/Owners: Lynda Moriarty, Barbara Renkosiewicz & Jody Grivetti In the 11-1/2 years that Rrryon was with us, she brought us nothing but joy! Ranking in the Top 20 two consecutive years, winning numerous bests of breed and groups, an Award of Merit, and the Veteran Bitch Class at Nationals at the age of 9-1/2 were only a part of her significance. Her temperament was exemplary earning her a CGC. Rrryon was truly a kind dog, and she will always be missed and remembered with love and respect. Congratulations and good luck to this year s competitors. ~ 62 ~

63 1995 Top Twenty BIS, BISS Ch. Longo s Sweetalk V Michaeldane Owners: Joe & Tootie Longo Lou-Lou #1 Great Dane All Systems (1993) The 1st BLACK bitch to ever win an ALL BREED BEST IN SHOW 7 Specialty Best In Shows 2 BOS Great Dane Club of America 2 time Award of Merit Winner ~ 63 ~

64 1996 Top Twenty BIS, BISS Ch. J-Gar s April Rose Owners: Gary & Jason Richards and Sue Mahany 1996 National Specialty Top Twenty Winner Rosie Conditioned and Presented by Jeff & Patrice Lawrence ~ 64 ~

65 1997 Top Twenty BIS BISS Ch. Giant Step s Front Page News Owners: Norvel & Warren Benoit * Breeder/Co-Owner: Mary Anne Zanetos A PAGE IN HISTORY! Seven All-Breed Best in Shows 1996 GDCA National Specialty Best of Breed 1995 and 1996 No. 1 Great Dane Two Consecutive Years~All Group Systems Top Winning Harlequin in the History of the Breed Handled by: Jeffrey Lynn Brucker ~ 65 ~

66 1998 Top Twenty BIS, BISS American/Canadian Ch. Wyntrebrook s Sun Dancer Owned & Loved by: Marnie Johnson DANNY Top 20 Winner 1998 and BOB winner Westminster 1999 Thank you to all who have supported DANNY through his show career. DANNY was bought as a companion for Wayne in 1994, DANNY has brought more Joy and Love than can ever be imagined. From Pet to Cream of the Crop in 4 1/2 years Ad in loving memory of Wayne ~ 66 ~

67 1999 Top Twenty BISS Ch. Tinkers Tulip Time V Brislyn Owners: Jean & Jim Highlands * Breeders: Jean & Jim Highlands and Carolyn Richards 1999 GDCA BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX 1998 #2 GREAT DANE 1998 GDCA AWARD OF MERIT WINNER 1997 TOP TWENTY CONTENDER 1997 GDCA BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX 1996 GDCA AWARD OF MERIT WINNER MULTIPLE GROUP WINNER 13 SPECIALTY BEST IN SHOWS ~ 67 ~

68 2000 Top Twenty BIS/BISS/Am/Can/Int l Ch. Penadane Daynakin Solitary Man Troy was a multiple Specialty Winner in the United States and Canada and was an All-Breed Best In Show winner in the United States. He sired over 18 American Champions, 10 Canadian Champions, 1 Japanese Champion and 1 Agility-Titled Dog. Several of his offspring have been in the Top Twenty. He was a truly exceptional Great Dane and is very much missed. Breeders Dr. Jose and Sharon Penalva Owners ~ Georgia Hymmen Jack Henderson & Jane Chopson ~ 68 ~ Presented by Jane Chopson

69 2001 Top Twenty BISS Ch. MJB s Black With Sugar 2001 Top Twenty Winner Sugar ~ As Sweet As Her Name Implies She exemplifies Breed type. Her exquisite headpiece, style, and showmanship made her the only first year special in the Top 5, and the only bitch in the Top 10. A multi group winner and a winner of 10 Best In Specialty shows in one year. Owners Lorraine Brown & Tootie Longo Breeder MJB Handler Jessie Gerszewski ~ 69 ~

70 2002 Top Twenty American & Canadian Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show Ch. Lagarada Reach For The Starz ROM CGC Rocket Ranked in Top 20 ~ 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 & most of 2002 Award of Merit ~ Westminster ~ 2002 Top 20 Winner ~ 2002 Sire of 33 Champions (18 American, 8 Canadian, 6 UKC & 1 International) Breeder Francette Lass Owners Carole & Catherine Brakhage Handler Cindy Kelly ~ 70 ~

71 2003 Top Twenty Best In Specialty Show Ch. D.S.S. Kings Ransom JP Berlinetta Berry 2001 ~ GDCA National Specialty Best of Breed 2002 ~ GDCA National Specialty Award of Merit 2003 ~ GDCA National Specialty Best of Breed 2003 ~ GDCA Top 20 Winner Breeder/Owner Hitoshi Sayama Handler Jeff & Patrice Lawrence ~ 71 ~ Owner Helen Goldberg

72 2004 Top Twenty Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show Ch. Longo s Alana Fontana Alana Fontana was shown as a Special for 14 months in 2003 and early The sum of her journey follows: * Breed System - Dane World Magazine *2003 Number 1 Great Dane 2004 Top Twenty Invitational Winner 5 AKC All Breed Best In Shows 10 Best In Specialty Shows Breeders ~ Tootie Longo Kathy Fontana & Susan Yotive 104 Breed Wins Over 60 Group Placements Award of Merit Winner ~ 2003 GDCA National Specialty Owners ~ Tootie Longo & David & Jay Miller ~ 72 ~

73 2005 Top Twenty Best In Specialty Show Ch. Warwick s Truley Scrumptious 96 Bests of Breed 14 Best in Specialty Show Top 20 Winner National Specialty Award of Merit ~ 2004 & 2005 #4 Great Dane in 2004 #4 Great Dane in 2005 Career 22 Months Breeders Douglas M. & Anne S. Toomey Owners ~ Robert & Linda Tonnancour, Kathy Varian & Anne Toomey ~ 73 ~

74 2006 Top Twenty Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show A/C Ch. Sasdania-Vitag s Frozen Asset, HOF Owners Lorraine Matherly, Jane Chopson David A. Vitagliano & Steven A. Stevens Oscar Multiple All Breed Best In Show Winner Working Group Show Best In Show Winner Multiple Specialty Winner Currently the Sire of 51 AKC Champions Top 20 Ranked 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Great Dane Club of America Top 20 Winner 2006 Number One Great Dane GDCA Breed System 2006 Number One Great Dane GDCA Group System 2006 Number One GDCA Stud Dog 2008 and 2009 Always Number One in Our Hearts Handler Jane Chopson ~ 74 ~ Breeders Steven A. Stevens & David A. Vitagliano

75 2007 Top Twenty Multiple Best In Specialty Show Ch. Shill Rest Sure-Fire One N Only AOM Owners Brian J. Witmier & Rita K. Suddarth Rowdy 2007 GDCA Top 20 Winner 2007 Eukanuba Invitational Best of Breed Winner 2008 GDCA National Specialty Award of Merit Multiple Best In Specialty Show Winner #9 Great Dane ; #18 Great Dane Sire of Multiple Champions Just a very SPECIAL Dog!!! Handler Brian J. Witmier Breeder Kathleen Kurtz ~ 75 ~

76 2008 Top Twenty Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show Ch. Longo s Starry Studded V Miller AOM, HOF Starry is a fourth generation All Breed Best In Show Winning Black Great Dane! She joins both her grandfathers, her grandmother and her mother BIS BISS CH. Longo s Alana Fontana, AOM 2X HOF as past Top 20 Winners. Only campaigned for 11 months during 2007, Starry won a Best in Show, 9 Best In Specialty Shows and completed the year as the #2 Great Dane All Systems. She is a National Specialty AOM Winner and followed her mother into the GDCA Hall of Fame. Starry is a show girl. Team Starry wishes great success and fabulous memories for all who participate in this event! Owners Tootie Longo, Dave & Jay Miller & Lorraine Matherly Handler Laura Lynn Coomes ~ 76 ~ Breeders Tootie Longo & Dave & Jay Miller

77 2009 Top Twenty Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show Ch. Maitau's Eye Candy V MJM, HOF Number One Great Dane for 2007 & 2008 ~ All Systems Top Specialty Winning Dane of All Time (40 BISS Wins) Multiple Best In Show Winner (6 BIS Wins) 2007 & 2008 GDCA National Specialty Winner 2008 Westminster BOB and Group III 2009 GDCA Top Twenty Winner and GDCA National Specialty Best Of Opposite Winner Youngest in the history of the breed to be ranked Number One Youngest Dane ever inducted into the GDCA Hall of Fame Owners Polly Hix & Laurie & Michael Maulucci Handler Joel Rosenblatt Breeders Maitau - Pat Ciampa Helen Cross & Tiffany Cross ~ 77 ~

78 2010 Top Twenty Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show Ch. Elan s Command Decision Reimroc AOM Best In Show GDCA National Specialty ~ 2009 & 2012 #1 Great Dane All Systems ~ BISS Wins / 2 BIS Wins Top 20 Winner ~ 2010 Winner of 2 GDCA National Specialty Awards of Merit #1 Stud Dog All Breeds ~ 2010 Sire of BIS GDCA National Specialty Winner ~ 2010 Sire of GDCA National Specialty Winners Dog ~ 2009 & 2010 Sire of GDCA Futurity Winner ~ 2009 & 2010 Sire of Multiple GDCA National Specialty AOM Winners Sire of a BIS Winner, Multiple BISS Winners & Multiple Grand Champions Gable Gable is the first Great Dane Breeder, Owner, Handled to win Best In Specialty Show at the GDCA National Specialty while ranked #1 in both Breed and Group Systems. Gable is the first Great Dane to be #1 Stud Dog All Breeds. We are extremely proud! Breeders/Owners/Handlers John & Jessie Gerszewski Owner Naomi Yokota Breeders/Owners Romie & Sheila Cormier ~ 78 ~

79 2011 Top Twenty Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show Ch. Lobato s Jitterbug Man, HOF, AOM Breeder/Owner Mary Ellen Thomas 10 All Breed Bests In Show 38 Bests In Specialty Show 2011 GDCA Best of Breed Winner 2011 GDCA Top Twenty Invitational Winner 2010 Number One Great Dane - Breed and Group Systems 2011 Number One Great Dane - Breed and Group Systems Our appreciation to Marie Somershoe for her exceptional guidance, patience and for never changing James incredible spirit! Co-Owner Glenda Cole ~ 79 ~ Breeder/Co-Owner Joy Lobato Handler Marie Somershoe

80 2012 Top Twenty Best In Specialty Show Ch. DRD s The Revelation, HOF, AOM 2012 Top Twenty Invitational Winner GDCA Hall of Fame GDCA National Specialty Award of Merit #4 Great Dane #8 Great Dane GDCA First Select Dog Recipient GDCA Best Junior Breeder/Owner Cari D. Jensen ~ DRD Co-Owners Barbara Hainline & Sallie Cummings ~ 80 ~ Handler Doug Toomey

81 2013 Top Twenty Best In Show * Best In Specialty Show * Platinum GCh. Longo-Miller-Lore s Diamond Lil Scout is the Top All Breed Winning Great Dane in the history of the breed with a record 38 AKC Best in Show wins. She is a 5th generation AKC Best in Show winner as well as a 5th generation GDCA Hall of Fame inductee. She finished her Championship at 10 months, her Grand Championship at 1 year, was Select Bitch at the GDCA National at 16 months of age. She is the one and only Great Dane to date to obtain her Platinum GCH status. Scout was the #1 Great Dane in both 2012 and She won the GDCA Top Twenty Event (2013) following in the paw prints of her Top Twenty winning: Mother, Father, Grandmother, Great and Great-Great Grandfathers. Scout s huge accomplishment in 2014 was her effort to carry on this legacy by producing three beautiful puppies. Take yet another bow Scout...you deserve it!!! Scout s career stats are as follows: Breeder/Owner Tootie Longo Breeders/Co-Owners Dave & Jay Miller Breeder/Co-Owner Lorraine Matherly *38 AKC All Breed Best in Show Wins *22 BISS *93 Group 1 wins *178 Group Placements *#3 Working Dog 2013 *#9 Dog in the Country amongst all breeds 2013 * Winner 2013 Top Twenty Event *#1 Great Dane 2012 and 2013 all systems *55380 Dogs Defeated* Co-Owner Col Chuck Crawford Always Handled By Laura Lynn Coomes ~ 81 ~

82 GREAT DANE CLUB OF AMERICA, INC Top Twenty Invitational Central Division Rules, Information & Guidelines I. General A. The Top 20 Committee shall be made up of the Top 20 Chairperson and accountant chosen by the Division. B. The Top 20 Invitational Chairperson will be a member of the Hosting Division and shall be appointed by the Hosting Division with the approval of the GDCA Board of Directors. The GDCA Board of Directors shall appoint a Top 20 Statistician. C. The Top 20 Chairperson shall make certain that the format used for Top 20 Invitational to date is followed, so that each annual event is the same in each division. II. Information and Guidelines A. Purpose: To encourage the showing of Great Danes in conformation classes, and to provide an educational experience for judges, exhibitors, breeders, and fanciers. This event will provide a special recognition to those Great Danes with the most outstanding records, as well as their breeders, handlers, and owners. It will also provide incentive to strive for Great Danes excelling in structure, intelligence, type, and soundness. B. Statistics and eligibility: There are no eligibility requirements other than being named among the final Top 20 Great Danes for conformation. 1. The Top 20 standings are based on show results as published in issues of the AKC Gazette. The tabulations are collected for shows beginning with the first show in January and ending with the last show in December in each year. An official Top 20 Statistician compiles monthly tabulations. The score is kept based on Breed Points only. Standings are recorded on information from the AKC Awards Magazine and Notification from the AKC of an error. ~ 82 ~

83 2. All dogs, including any and all ties through the 20 th position will be invited. Death of a Top 20 candidate will not change the standings. Previous Top 20 Winners are eligible to compete. In the instance that two Danes are tied for one Top 20 position both will receive the ranking even if the total count goes to 21 or higher. C. The uniqueness of the event: The event offers all who attend a chance to view The Cream of the Crop. Using the scale of points, each dog is evaluated according to how closely it conforms to the Breed Standard. This procedure is not available at any point show, and allows the spectator the opportunity to evaluate the dogs, scoring them at the same time they are being judged. The dogs are observed from a positive approach; they are not fault judged. The event is educational, promoting discussion of the Standard, and encouraging the exchange of ideas. D. The judges: Selection of judges will be made by a vote of the owners of the Top 20 Danes, which will choose from each of the following categories. A CPA will count top 20 judges ballots. Ties for Top 20 judges will be resolved by instructing the CPA to draw between the tied names. 1. Handler. A Professional Handler, past or present, having at least ten years experience. 2. Breeder. An established Great Dane Breeder or an established Great Dane Breeder that is also an AKC-Approved Judge of Great Danes, who has been breeding for at least ten years. 3. Multi-Breed AKC-Approved Judge. An AKC-Licensed Judge approved to Judge Great Danes and at least ten other breeds in any group. E. The names of those selected to judge will come from the owners of the dogs eligible for competition. Each owner will be asked to submit one name in each of the three categories. The owners & co-owners are those of record as of December 31 st in the year the dog qualified. Judge selections will not be announced until the very evening of the Top 20 Invitational Competition. F. Judges may include anyone in the Hosting Division eligible to judge. A member of a judge s household may not show in the Top 20. G. The accountant will forward the name of the person with the highest number of votes (in each category) to the Top 20 Chairman so they can determine eligibility of that person. If the person with the highest number of votes is ineligible or unavailable, the accountant will forward the name of the person with the second highest number of votes. This will continue until one judge is secured in each category. ~ 83 ~

84 H. Scoring and evaluation: Each participating Great Dane is individually evaluated by each judge, using the scale of points outlined on the attached score sheet. Half points may be given at the Judges discretion. Score sheets will be tabulated by a C.P.A. The C.P.A. is to be selected by the Top 20 Chairperson. The C.P.A. will not have any affiliation with the G.D.C.A. or any Affiliate Club. The C.P.A. tabulates and totals each dog s score in the following manner: III. Procedures 1. The scores for each dog from each of the three judges are tabulated, added together, then divided by three, to determine the Total Average Final Score. 2. In the event of a tie, the CPA determines the winner by consulting the Average Placement Score given by the Judges. The Average Placement Score is the Judge s first impression of a dog prior to examination, and is based on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the highest score. This score is ONLY USED TO BREAK A TIE, and is tabulated by adding the three Average Placement Scores together, and dividing by three, to determine the Total Average Placement Score. 3. The Great Dane with the highest Total Average Final Score, or in the event of a tie, the highest Total Average Placement Score, is the winner. If two dogs have the same Total Average Final Score AND the same Total Average Placement Score, there will be two Top 20 Winners. The winner of this event will not be announced until the evening of the Awards Dinner. The winner will be announced by the Top 20 Chairman. 4. The CPA upon compilation of the ballots and with the winner of the event announced will destroy the ballots. 5. The CPA will attend the Awards Dinner. The CPA will hand carry and present the envelopes outlined in Section III C to the Top 20 Chairman. A. A. Notification - Six months prior to the event, the Top 20 Chairperson will send a letter to the owners of a Top 20 Conformation Finalist, advising them of their qualification for this event. There is an Entry Fee of $ that must be returned within thirty (30) days of notification, with the Entry Profile Sheet and Judge Nomination Form that accompany each letter. The entry fee entitles each participant to four (4) reserved ringside seats, 1 Top 20 rosette and 1 Top 20 pin, and a two-page catalog spread and one Top 20 Catalog. Letters will be sent to both owners and co-owners. Only the Owners letter shall include a ballot. Owners and co-owners shall decide together which judges to nominate. ~ 84 ~

85 All original entry documents will be destroyed 60 days after the Event. Top 20 entry form will be placed on the GDCA website in case the physical packet is lost in the mail. The packets will no longer be sent certified. After packets are mailed, a follow up will be sent to the owners to ensure the packet is received. All Top 20 photos submitted will be returned to the Owner within 60 days of the Event. B. Catalog - A catalog, prepared exclusively for the Top 20 Event, will be available for purchase just prior to the scheduled starting time of the event. Contents of the catalog include a two-page spread highlighting each dog in the Top 20, score sheets and judging material, a profile on each judge, and a gallery of previous Top 20 winners. Catalogs will sell for $ C. Three digit armband numbers will be generated by a random number generator and will be published in the Top 20 catalog. Top 20 Statistician will place each dog s name on the back of the armband before it is sent to the Top 20 Division Chair so it is ready for the night of the competition. At the conclusion of the competition, the stewards will collect the armbands to give to the accountant to prepare the composite score, put it in sealed envelopes and have ready for the individual owners at the awards banquet. The accountant will put each dog s name on the outside of its envelope. The Top 20 Winner s envelope will be placed in a blank envelope. Envelopes for all other participants will be placed in one large manila envelope. The blank envelope, containing the winner s name will be affixed to the outside of the manila envelope. After the winner of the Top 20 is announced, an aggregate score of all 3 judges will be given to the owner of a Top 20 contender upon their request. The score will be written on the back of the dog s armband. The accountant will give them out to the owners. Those not picked up would go back with the accountant to be destroyed along with the score sheets. D. Prizes - The winner of the Top 20 Invitational will receive a Special Recognition Award. In addition the first owner of record of the Top 20 Winner receives a Gold Top 20 Pin. Each entered dog will receive a Silver/Pewter Top 20 pin and rosette. The rosette will be inscribed with the dog s name, the date and place of the event, and the names of the owners and breeders. The Top 20 participants and winner will be allowed to order additional rosettes, sterling silver pins, gold pins (Top 20 Winner only), and trophies up to the number of actual owners of record at the time of the event. Requests for additional or replacement pins, trophies or rosettes must be made to the GDCA Board in writing. ~ 85 ~

86 IV. General A. Every attempt should be made to have the event in a different location than the regular show. B. There will be a charge of $10 for those spectators not attending the Top Twenty Dinner. C. All Top Twenties should be Semi-Formal; Men in business suit or Tuxedo and women appropriately attired in Cocktail/Evening clothes. D. Conversation should be kept at a normal level. No flash photography is permitted until after judging is completed. Music may be played. E. No photographs shall be taken of the entrants with the Judges until after the Official Photographer has taken his/hers. F. A sample form of invitation letter, entry profile sheet, judge nomination form, judges score sheet, spectators score sheet, and judging procedure, are attached to these Rules and Regulations. G. The judges should sit at their station so the table is on their right. This is to make it easier for the judge to approach the dog from the front. H. In order to educate public about Top 20, the description of its procedure will be published in the Top 20 catalog Top Twenty Invitational ~ 86 ~

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