French Bull Dog Club of America

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1 Entries Close at the Superintendent s Office, at 12:00 Noon (PDT), Wednesday, September 28, 2016, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules or Ch. 1, Sec. 16 of the Obedience Regulations. REVISED PREMIUM LIST, INCORPORATING ADDITIONAL OBEDIENCE CLASSES & ADDITIONAL TROPHIES French Bull Dog Club of America Independent Specialty Show National Specialty Show Obedience & Rally Trial Monday Friday, October 17 21, 2016 Las Vegas, NV BaRay Event Services, Inc. A.K.C. ANNUALLY LICENSED SUPERINTENDENTS MEMBER: DOG SHOW SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION SHEILA RAYMOND BECKY SUMNER JANE ANDERSON JESSICA BAKER ROBERTA MARTIN CHUCK ST. JOHN SHARON SAMSON P.O. BOX 508, BURLINGTON, WA PHONE: FAX: HAND-DELIVERED, EXPRESS or PRIORITY, FEDEX or UPS: 113 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON, WA (do NOT require signature) dogshows@barayevents.com WEB SITE: BaRayEvents.com OFFICE HOURS 10AM-5PM MON.-FRI. Like us on FACEBOOK French Bulldog National Specialty

2 Member of the American Kennel Club National Specialty Obedience Trial & Rally Trial OPEN TO FRENCH BULLDOGS ONLY Obedience - # Rally - # MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, Month Beginner Puppy Competition # MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 Independent Specialty Show # TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18-19, 2016 National Specialty Show Specialty & Jr. Showmanship # Sweepstakes # (Thursday) THURSDAY & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20-21, 2016 NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES (NOHS) AT BOTH SPECIALTIES ALEXIS PARK ALL SUITE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER 375 E. Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas NV Reservations: SHOW HOURS 7:00 am to 7:00 pm THESE SHOWS WILL BE HELD INDOORS - UNBENCHED Dogs owned or co-owned by the Show Chairman or Committee Members who contact the judge(s) in an official capacity will not be exhibited in these FBDCA shows French Bulldog National Specialty 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

3 OFFICERS President...Virginia Rowland Vice President...Robin Stansell Treasurer... Vickie Haggas Secretary...Susan Simon S. 36th St., Vicksburg Ml DELEGATE TO THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHOW COMMITTEE Ann Hubbard Alvin Samala Jeff Hanneson Kathy Carlson Robert Smith Show Chairperson Alvin Samala 2157 Stanbridge Ave., Long Beach CA Assistant Show Chairperson... Darryl Bedoy Obedience & Rally Chairperson...Carol Keller Show Treasurer...Susan Neidlinger NSOC Oversight... Virginia Rowland, Robin Stansell COMMITTEES Catalog Ads... Jackie Monell Chief Ring Steward...Carlo Guthrie Grounds... Naniece Bucci Health Genetics... Calvin Dykes Honors...Allen Weinberg Judges Education...Virginia Rowland Breeders Education...Donna Stoffer Vendors... Randy Johnson RV Parking... Dean & Mike Doty Daily Raffle & Auction... Carole & Bob Salisbury Divisional Bags... Diana Bates Top Twenty...Sande Abernathy Trophies...Sandy Fox, Jill Neidig Welcome Party... Linda Maugeri Costume Contest...Jennifer Stampfl Welcome Bags... Linda Maugeri Titleholders/Veterans/Rescue Parades... Kirsten Webster Souvenir/Merchandise...Susan Cunningham, Laura Holthaus Hospitality... Darryl Bedoy, Michelle Jones, Jana Gibbs, Kristen Webster INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY JUDGE Regular & Non-Regular Classes Jon Cole [0379]...PO Box , Nashville, TN NATIONAL SPECIALTY JUDGES Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes Dr. Lori Hunt, DVM Porter Road, North Olmstead, OH Dog Classes, lntersex, Best Owner-Handled & Junior Showmanship Competition Ann D. Hearn [4314] Woodward Ct., Buford GA Bitch Classes Robin Stansell [5580] Government Rd., Clayton NC Mos. Beginner Puppy Competition Linda Moore [53713] S. Joplin Ave., Tulsa OK Obedience & Rally Classes Susie Osburn [18649] Pepe Cir, Las Vegas, NV Breeders Class Donna Stoffer Metcalf Rd, Louisburg, KS SHOW VETERINARIANS ON CALL & 24 HOUR ANIMAL EMERGENCY Tropicana Animal Hospital 2385 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas NV DIRECTIONS TO 24-HOUR ANIMAL EMERGENCY CLINIC (2.4 miles; 6-8 minutes): From Hotel, head east on E. Harmon Avenue. Turn right onto Paradise Road. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto E. Tropicana Avenue. Destination will be on the right. French Bulldog National Specialty

4 OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Keith Highley, KH Photography (891) , 1636 West South, Riverton, UT keithhighley.com OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHER Irvin B. Krukenkamp MD ShowDogVideo Pros 40 Junction Rd., South Berwick ME Check this web site for information on live video streaming of the Show closer to show dates. IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO BOTH PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY This show will be professionally photographed and professionally video recorded. Other com mercial photography or video recording or photography or video recording from a tripod-mounted camera, or any photographing or video recording of entire classes of dogs will NOT be permitted. Submission of an entry form and/or physical presence on the show grounds shall constitute both implied and real consent for both the handler and their dog to be photographed and/or video recorded. All rights to televise, videotape, advertise, photograph, promote and otherwise exploit these events are vested in the FBDCA 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 these events are in progress, do by attending these events or participating therein, grant the club the right to photograph, televise, video tape, audio tape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. Commercial photography and video recording, photography and video recording from a tripod mounted camera, or any photographing or video recording of entire classes of dogs shall require permission in advance, and in writing from the club. Photographs and/or video recordings taken for any reason other than personal use are strictly prohibited. ENTRY FEES (INCLUDING ALL AKC FEES) Separate fee for each dog, each event. When a dog is entered in more than one class, the highest priced class is considered the first entry. CONFORMATION (EACH EVENT) First entry of each dog, except as noted below...$35.00 Additional entry of same dog in same event, unless otherwise specified...$30.00 First Entry in Puppy, Bred-By-Exhibitor & Non-Regular Classes...$20.00 Conformation Brace as a Unit...$25.00 Junior Showmanship Competition Only or as an Additional Class... FREE Sweepstakes (dogs must be entered in another class at same event)...$25.00 Veteran Sweepstakes (dogs need not be entered in another class)...$ Mos. Beginner Puppy Competition...$25.00 Breeders Class...$25.00 Parade of Titleholders/Veterans...$25.00 Parade of Rescue... FREE OBEDIENCE First Obedience entry of each dog, except as noted below...$30.00 Additional entry of same dog in same event...$25.00 Veterans Obedience Class (dogs need not be entered in another class)...$20.00 RALLY First Rally entry of each dog...$30.00 Additional entry of same dog in same event...$25.00 Rally Pairs per unit...$20.00 Rally Team per unit...$20.00 MAIL ENTRIES WITH FEES to BaRay Event Services, PO Box 508, Burlington, WA See Entry Submission Guidelines, Page French Bulldog National Specialty

5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Subject to change depending on entry) Monday, October 17, :00 am Obedience Trial & Rally Trial 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Health Clinic (Echocardiograms) (may extend into Tuesday) 1:00 pm AKC Sanctioned 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Welcome Party Costume Contest / Parades of Veterans & Titleholders Tuesday, October 18, :00 am to 12:00 pm Health Clinic (Echocardiograms) (tentative) 8:00 am FBDCA Independent Specialty Dog/Bitch Classes FBDCA Independent Specialty Non-Regular Classes (Veteran Dog, Veteran Bitch, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch) Evening Cocktail Party Rescue Parade Wednesday, October 19, :00 am FBDCA Independent Specialty Best of Breed 2:00 to 5:00 pm Judge s Education and Workshop 2:00 to 4:00 pm Health Education Seminar 4:00 to 6:00 pm Breeder s Education Seminar (tentative) 7:00 pm Top Twenty Showcase Thursday, October 20, :00 am FBDCA National Sweepstakes/Veteran Sweepstakes FBDCA National Specialty Dog/Bitch Classes 5:00 pm FBDCA Annual Meeting Friday, October 21, :00 am FBDCA National Specialty Jr. Showmanship, Veteran Dog/Bitch FBDCA National Specialty Best of Breed FBDCA National Specialty Stud Dog, Brood Bitch & Brace Special Attraction Breeders Class 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Awards Banquet & Charitable Auction French Bulldog National Specialty

6 ACCOMMODATIONS ALEXIS PARK ALL SUITE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER 375 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas NV or Reservations GROUP RATE is available by stating you are with the French Bull Dog Club of America, or by providing group code FBDCA16 Check-in time: 4:00 pm A non-refundable $75.00 pet fee applies per suite reserved for all attendees traveling with dogs. All dogs MUST be crated when occupant is not in suite. All dogs MUST be on leash on the hotel grounds. No dogs in the restaurants or eating areas. Walk dogs in the designated areas only. CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS, PLEASE. LOCATION: Alexis Park All Suite Resort is located one mile east of the Strip and two blocks west of Paradise Road on Harmon Avenue. Directions from McCarran International Airport: Head North on Swenson Street. Turn left onto East Harmon Avenue. Resort will be on the left. Directions from the Strip: Resort is located one mile east of the Strip on Harmon Avenue. Harmon Avenue is located just south of Planet Hollywood. Take Harmon Avenue east and Resort will be on the right. ALEXIS RESORT/HOTEL SHUTTLE: Complimentary airport/hotel shuttle ( ). Please call the hotel AFTER landing for pick-up. The Hotel Shuttle will ONLY pick-up from Terminal #1. Tell Operator that you are requesting pick up at Terminal #1. Based upon availability, the shuttle will be provided 7 days a week from 7AM-10:30PM. For Terminal #1 (Southwest, Spirit, Delta, Allegiant, American Airlines), the shuttle will pick-up and drop-off at the zero level of baggage claim. Terminal #3 (All international carriers, plus Alaska, United, Jet Blue, Hawaiian, Frontier, Virgin America, Sun Country): The Hotel Shuttle cannot pick-up from Terminal #3. If you arrive at Terminal #3, a Courtesy Inter-Terminal Shuttle service is available to transport you between Terminal #1 and Terminal #3. The Inter-Terminal shuttle bus stop is located on Level Zero in the center of the curb. Just look for the McCarran logo and soon you ll be on your way. Service is provided approximately every minutes. Once you are at the Terminal #1 Shuttle location, call (702) for the Hotel Shuttle. PLEASE NOTE: The Resort does NOT take advance pick-up appointments due to all the delays and issues at the airport no consistent times. Departures from the hotel is on the hour every hour (13 seats only). Guest sign up for departure time 24 hours before leaving the hotel. RV DRY CAMPING AT ALEXIS PARK RESORT RV parking is adjacent to the Alexis Park Resort. Daily Parking (Stay) Rate of $100.00/night (if reserved by September 28, 2016; $120/night if unreserved), including power. RV guests are required to check in at front desk immediately after parking their RV. Guests will sign a parking instruction sheet, liability waiver and be given a special parking pass/flyer along with limited type of hotel guest room key which will provide access to the Hotel s facilities. This key will grant you access to all resort facilities including the Resort Fitness Center which has full service locker rooms available for showering and restroom use. RV will be parked on dirt. Bring ground cover. Water and dump facilities are not available on the site; please plan accordingly. Arrangements will be made for a provider to dump black/gray water and provide fresh water fill, provided there is enough interest. There will be a cost for this separate from the parking fee. Include a self-addressed envelope with your parking reservation form (located on website) to receive your confirmation and directions to the RV parking area. We ask that an Emergency Contact Number be posted on your dashboard in case of an emergency. Any generators used to power the RV s would be required to be turned off nightly by 11:00 PM and turned back on after 7:00 AM each day of stay due to noise in compliance with Las Vegas noise ordinance French Bulldog National Specialty

7 OTHER TRANSPORTATION TAXI and UBER & LYFT: Taxi fare is approximately $15-$18 from airport to Resort. UBER and LYFT rides are approximately $12-$15 with tip. UBER and LYFT drivers are accessible on the pick-up lanes on Level 3 of airport Terminal #1 and in the parking garage in Terminal #3. FLYING: McCarran International Airport ( ) Airport Shuttle 24-hour service. OVERFLOW HOTELS Rumor Las Vegas (next door to Alexis Park Resort) $ 455 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas NV rumorvegas.com or Red Roof Inn Las Vegas (0.3 miles from Alexis Park Resort) $ 4350 Paradise Road, Las Vegas NV redroof.com Two (2) dog limit per room; no pet fee Hyatt Place (0.3 miles from Alexis Park Resort) $$$ Two (2) dog limit per room; $75 pet fee 4520 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas NV lasvegas.place.hyatt.com NATIONAL SPECIALTY LOGO WEAR STORE Limited quantities and sizes of official Logo wear for the 2016 FBDCA National Specialty will be available at the show. You may order logo wear and non-wearable items/souvenirs NOW at: logosoftwear.com/ CATALOG PRE-ORDER Pre-order your 2016 FBDCA National Specialty Catalog to receive the discounted price of $25. Visiting the Show Catalog page at the FBDCA National Specialty Store. *Pre-ordered catalogs will be reserved and available for pick-up at the national specialty welcome booth. Catalogs (not pre-ordered) will be available for purchase at the show for $30, and while supplies last. GROOMING SPACE Grooming Space will be available at the show and will be located in a room adjacent to the main ballroom. The grooming spaces will be approximately 5 x 5 and will be available for $20 for the week. There is limited space. So reserve at the at the FBDCA National Specialty Store. JUDGES EDUCATION AND WORKSHOP Judges Education Seminar and Workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, from 2pm to 5pm. The cost for the event is $ You may make reservations at the FBDCA National Specialty Store or you can mail checks made out to FBDCA Show Fund to Virginia Rowland, PO Box 300, Templeton, MA HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINAR There will be a Health Education Discussion Panel - Dr. Greg Lawson, DVM, PhD, CACLAM, Director of the Office for Laboratory Animal Care, UC Berkeley, FBDCA Member Veterinarian (TBD), and Calvin Dykes (Health and Genetics Chairperson) will serve as the moderator. The panel will address questions on specific health tests, why health test, OFA, Immunology, minimal vaccination protocols, allergy issues, and health related diet questions. Please plan to attend on Wednesday, October 19th sometime after FBDCA Independent Specialty Best of Breed competition. The seminar/discussion panel will have a duration of approximately 2 hours. TROPHY SPONSORSHIP Trophy Sponsorship opportunities are now available through the 2016 FBDCA Store for Trophy Sponsorships. French Bulldog National Specialty

8 ROUTES TO THE SHOW From Arizona: Take I-10 W. Take US-60 W, US-93, I-40 W and US-93 N to 215 W. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 61 for I-215 W. Take exit 10 (NV-171) toward Sunset Rd/McCarran Airport. Continue on NV-171. Use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right to stay on NV-171. Left onto E Harmon Ave. Alexis Park will be on the Left. From California: Take I-15 N. Take exit 33 for NV-160/Blue Diamond Rd toward Interstate 215 E/County Rd 215, Clark County 215 W. Keep left, follow signs for I-215 E/McCarran Airport/Henderson and merge onto I-215 E. Take exit 10 (NV-171) from I-215 E. Continue on NV-171. Use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right to stay on NV-171. Left onto E Harmon Ave. Alexis Park will be on the Left. From North of Las Vegas: Take I-15 S. Take exit 38B toward Flamingo Rd E. Continue on W Flamingo Rd. Drive to E Harmon Ave. Turn right onto Koval Ln. Turn left onto E Harmon Ave. Alexis Park will be on the Right. From McCarran International Airport: Head North on Swenson Street. Turn Left on East Harmon Avenue. Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on the Left From the Strip: Alexis Park All Suite Resort is located 1 mile east of the Strip on Harmon Avenue. Harmon Avenue is located just south of Planet Hollywood. Take Harmon Avenue east and Alexis Park Resort will be on the Right. CATALOG ADVERTISING: 2016 NATIONAL ALL ads must be print-ready when submitted. Deadline is September 14, NO EXCEPTIONS. Specifications: 300 dpi resolution, JPG or PDF file format Full Page: 4-1/2 inches x 7-1/2 inches Half Page (B/W only): 4-1/2 in. x 3-5/8 in. Full page color...$ Full page b/w...$75.00 Half page b/w...$50.00 Business card (2 in. x 3-1/2 in.) B/W only...$ page Spread color...$ page Spread b/w...$ Outside Back Cover...$ Inside Front Cover...$ Inside Back Cover...$ Payment Options Send checks to: Jackie Monell, Coastline Dr., Malibu CA Or pay online through PayPal: (FBDCA Show Fund account) Submit your ads by September 14, 2016 to: Jackie Monell, jackie@malibupetcare.com Again, your ad needs to be print ready. If you are creating your ad in Word, use the Legal template rather than Letter. Include an address or phone number in case we need to clarify anything. Photos must be screened at 300 dpi minimum. Any further questions, please contact Jackie Monell, jackie@malibupetcare.com The French Bull Dog Club of America reserves the right to decline or alter any ad found to be objectionable or not in good taste. Pre-order your 2016 Catalog for $25.00 online. At the show, the price will be $30.00 while they last French Bulldog National Specialty

9 CLASSIFICATION Regular Classes PUPPY DOGS (6 mos. & under 9 mos.) PUPPY BITCHES (6 mos. & under 9 mos.) PUPPY DOGS (9 mos. & under 12 mos.) PUPPY BITCHES (9 mos. & under 12 mos.) DOGS (12 mos. & under 18 mos.) BITCHES (12 mos. & under 18 mos.) AMATEUR-OWNER-HANDLER DOGS AMATEUR-OWNER-HANDLER BITCHES BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR DOGS BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR BITCHES AMERICAN-BRED DOGS AMERICAN-BRED BITCHES OPEN DOGS OPEN BITCHES Open Classes divided, both sexes: Brindle Cream & Fawn Pied & White Division MUST be indicated on entry form, or entry may be rejected WINNERS DOG WINNERS BITCH BEST OF BREED COMPETITION INDEPENDENT & NATIONAL NON-REGULAR (ADDITIONAL) CLASSES Involving Single Dog Entries VETERAN DOGS, 7 Yrs. & under 9 Yrs. VETERAN BITCHES, 7 Yrs. & under 9 Yrs. VETERAN DOGS, 9 Yrs. & under 11 Yrs. VETERAN BITCHES, 9 Yrs. & under 11 Yrs. VETERAN DOGS, 11 Yrs. & Older VETERAN BITCHES, 11 Yrs. & Older NON-REGULAR (ADDITIONAL) CLASSES Involving Multiple Dog Entries As the judge s decision in the Non-Regular Classes involving Multiple Dog Entries is based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in these classes will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won these classes. Stud Dog Class: For Stud Dogs and two of their Get. Stud Dog must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and must be shown in the ring with their Get. The owner of the Stud Dog need not necessarily be owner of the Get. While the merits of the Stud Dog are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Stud Dog must be examined to determine if it has a condition that would require its disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC policy, or the standard of the breed. Get must be entered in a regular class, Best of Breed Competition, or some other Non-Regular class. Brood Bitch Class: For Brood Bitches and two of their Produce. Brood Bitch must be entered in the Brood Bitch Class and must be shown in the ring with their Produce. Owner of the Brood Bitch need not necessarily be owner of Produce. While the merits of the Brood Bitch are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Brood Bitch must be examined to determine if it has a condition that would require its disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC policy, or the standard of the breed. Produce must be entered in a regular class, Best of Breed Competition, or some other Non-Regular class. NATIONAL ONLY Brace Class: Two Dogs, performing in unison, and presented by a maximum of two handlers. Both dogs competing in the brace class must have at least one common owner. Dogs do not need to be entered in any other class. Dogs comprising a Brace Class must be named at the time of entry, and full particulars must be given for each dog on individual entry forms. If a dog which is to be part of a Brace is not entered in another class, it must be entered for Brace Class only. An entry form for a dog entered in another class and entered as part of a Brace must be marked accordingly in the space provided for additional classes as Brace Class. INDEPENDENT & NATIONAL THERE WILL BE COMPETITION FOR BEST OWNER-HANDLED, BEST PUPPY IN PUPPY CLASSES, BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR & BEST VETERAN PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED ON ALL PARADES. ENTRIES CLOSE AT 12:00 NOON (PDT), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016, PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS Open to any French Bulldog that has achieved a championship or other AKC Title. Each Parade entrant will receive a Rosette imprinted with its name and a plush toy. Please bring Bio with you to be read at the show. PARADE OF VETERANS A Non-competitive class for French Bulldog dogs & bitches that are 7 years of age or over. Each Parade entrant will receive a Rosette imprinted with its name and a plush toy. Please bring Bio with you to be read at the show. PARADE OF RESCUE A Non-competitive event for any French Bulldog adopted through any rescue organization, Humane Society or shelter. Each Parade entrant will receive a Rosette imprinted with its name and a plush toy. Please bring Bio with you to be read at the show. French Bulldog National Specialty

10 RIBBON/ROSETTE PRIZES ALL EVENTS Rosettes and Trophies for all events are offered by the 2016 FBDCA General Trophy Fund Donors and Individual Sponsors. These are All Rosette events. The Rosette Prizes in all Regular Classes will be as follows: First Prize... Blue Second Prize... Red Third Prize... Yellow Fourth Prize...White Winners... Purple Reserve Winners...Purple & White Best of Winners...Blue & White Best of Breed... Purple & Gold Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed... Red & White Selects... Light Blue & White Awards of Merit... Emerald Green Best NOHS in Breed... Maroon Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Obedience Classes...Blue & Gold Highest Combined Score in Open B & Utility...Blue & Green Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B Rally...Blue & Green The Rosette Prizes in all Non-Regular Classes will be as follows: First Prize... Rose Second Prize... Brown Third Prize...Light Green Fourth Prize... Gray Best Puppy...Rainbow Best Bred by Exhibitor...Sand & Ginger Best Veteran... Navy & Hunter Green Qualifying Score in Obedience and/or Rally... Dark Green Best Junior Handler...Rose & Green Best in Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes...Pink & Green Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes... Lavender INDEPENDENT BREED PRIZES Best of Breed Best of Winners Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Select Dog/Select Bitch Best Owner-Handled Winners Dog/Winners Bitch Reserve Winners Dog/Reserve Winners Bitch Best Puppy in Puppy Classes Best Bred-By-Exhibitor Best Veteran First, Second, Third & Fourth in Each Regular and Veterans Class Prizes are custom-designed ceramics by Fe Fi Faux Paw Productions Debby Carman, Laguna Beach, CA BEST OF BREED: 16 Ceramic Pasta Bowl, Rosette BEST OF WINNERS: 14 Ceramic Pasta Bowl, Rosette BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED: 16 Ceramic Pasta Bowl, Rosette SELECT DOG: Ceramic Treat Jar, Rosette SELECT BITCH: Ceramic Treat Jar, Rosette BEST OWNER-HANDLED: Ceramic Platter, Rosette WINNERS DOG: Ceramic Treat Jar, Rosette RESERVE WINNERS DOG: Ceramic Treat Jar, Rosette WINNERS BITCH: Ceramic Treat Jar, Rosette RESERVE WINNERS BITCH: Ceramic Treat Jar, Rosette BEST PUPPY IN PUPPY CLASSES: Ceramic Treat Jar, Rosette BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR: Ceramic Treat Jar, Rosette BEST VETERAN: Ceramic Treat Jar, Rosette FIRST THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH REGULAR CLASS: 10 Ceramic Water Bowl, Rosette FIRST PRIZE, STUD DOG & BROOD BITCH: Ceramic Treat Jar, Rosette SECOND THROUGH FOURTH PRIZE, STUD DOG & BROOD BITCH: 10 Ceramic Water Bowl, Rosette EACH ENTRANT THAT DOES NOT PLACE in the Regular Classes or Stud Dog and Brood Bitch will receive custom French Bulldog Playing Cards. FIRST THROUGH FOURTH PRIZE, EACH VETERANS CLASS: 10 Ceramic Water Bowl, Rosette EACH ENTRANT THAT DOES NOT PLACE in Veterans will receive a 10 Ceramic Water Bowl. AWARDS OF MERIT Awards of Merit will be made available for the recognition of dogs and/or bitches competing in Best of Breed Competition that are not awarded Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Select Dog or Select Bitch. Awards are not to exceed 5% of the total entries in the regular breed classes and may be award ed only at the judge s discretion. The number of awards available will be limited to a maximum of five (5). Club policy is that there will be one Award of Merit available for entries of 20-39; two awards for 40-59; three awards for 60-79; four awards for 80-99; and five for entries of 100 or more. Each recipient will receive a Ceramic Treat Jar and Rosette French Bulldog National Specialty

11 NATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES REQUIREMENTS & CLASSIFICATION Sweepstakes is open to all French Bulldogs that are at least 6 months of age and under 18 months of age on the day of the show that are NOT Champions of Record prior to the closing of entries for the Sweepstakes. Dogs shown in Sweepstakes must also be entered in one of the regular classes at the regular entry fee and on the regular entry form.indicate your Sweepstakes Class with the age division in the space provid ed for Additional Class. Dogs that are bred and owned by a professional handler may compete in the FBDCA Sweepstakes. Dogs not bred and owned by a professional handler may not be exhibited by a professional handler at FBDCA Sweepstakes. Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise represented themselves as handling dogs for pay in the 18 months preceding the show. The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches: Puppy, 6 Mos. & Under 9 Mos. Puppy, 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos. Junior, 12 Mos. & Under 15 Mos. Junior, 15 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. DIVISION OF ENTRY MONEY AS PRIZES The French Bull Dog Club of America will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. The remain ing 65% will be divided in each class as follows: First - 35% Second - 15% Third - 10% Fourth - 5% SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES Rosettes and Trophies for all events are offered by the 2016 FBDCA General Trophy Fund Donors and Individual Sponsors. Prizes are custom-designed by Imagine Kennels Carol & Randy Johnson Best in Sweepstakes: Custom Dog Bed, Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes: Custom Dog Bed, Rosette First, Second, Third & Fourth in Each Class: Custom Crate Blanket, Rosette All Sweepstakes Entrants who do not place will receive a Custom French Bulldog Cup Towel NATIONAL VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES REQUIREMENTS & CLASSIFICATION Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all French Bulldogs that are seven years of age or older on the day of the show. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches are eligible to compete. Dogs shown in Veteran Sweepstakes need not be entered in one of the regular classes or at the regular entry fee. Indicate your Veteran Sweepstakes Class with the age division in the space provided. Dogs that are bred and owned by a professional handler may compete in the FBDCA Sweepstakes. Dogs not bred and owned by a professional handler may not be exhibited by a professional handler at FBDCA Veteran Sweepstakes. Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers orgnaization, distributed rate cards,or otherwise represent ed themselves as handling dogs for pay in the 18 months preceding the show. The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches: Veteran, 7 Yrs. & Under 9 Yrs. Veteran, 9 Yrs. & Under 11 Yrs. Veteran, 11 Yrs. & Older DIVISION OF ENTRY MONEY AS PRIZES The French Bull Dog Club of America will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. The remain ing 65% will be divided in each class as follows: First - 35% Second - 15% Third - 10% Fourth - 5% VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES Rosettes and Trophies for all events are offered by the 2016 FBDCA General Trophy Fund Donors and Individual Sponsors. Prizes are custom-designed by Imagine Kennels Carol & Randy Johnson Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: Custom Dog Bed, Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: Custom Dog Bed, Rosette First, Second, Third & Fourth in Each Class: Custom French Bulldog Pillow, Rosette All Veteran Sweepstakes Entrants who do not place will receive a Custom French Bulldog Pillow French Bulldog National Specialty

12 NATIONAL BREED PRIZES Rosettes and Trophies for all events are offered by the 2016 FBDCA General Trophy Fund Donors and Individual Sponsors. Rosettes for All National Events (including Sweepstakes, Obedience, and Rally) will have a three-dimensional bronze French Bulldog head. Bronze Trophies are custom-designed by Bully Creations Angela Brown BEST OF BREED: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette BEST OF WINNERS: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette SELECT DOG: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette SELECT BITCH: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette WINNERS DOG: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette RESERVE WINNERS DOG: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette WINNERS BITCH: FBDCA Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette RESERVE WINNERS BITCH: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette BEST OWNER-HANDLED: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette BEST PUPPY IN PUPPY CLASSES: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette BEST VETERAN: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette FIRST PRIZE, EACH REGULAR CLASS: Silver French Bulldog Lapel Pin, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette FIRST, SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH IN EACH CLASS: Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette EACH ENTRANT THAT DOES NOT PLACE in the Regular Classes will receive a Bronze French Bulldog Keychain. FIRST PRIZE, EACH VETERANS CLASS: Custom Photo Ornament, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Silver French Bulldog Lapel Pin, Rosette SECOND THROUGH FOURTH PRIZE EACH VETERANS CLASS: Custom Photo Ornament, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette FIRST PRIZE, STUD DOG, BROOD BITCH, BRACE & BREEDERS CLASS: Bronze Trophy, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette SECOND THROUGH FOURTH PRIZE, STUD DOG, BROOD BITCH, BRACE & BREEDERS CLASS: Custom Photo Ornament, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, Rosette NON-PLACING VETERAN, STUD DOG, BROOD BITCH, BREEDERS CLASS ENTRANTS: Custom Photo Ornament, Bronze French Bulldog Keychain. AWARDS OF MERIT Awards of Merit will be made available for the recognition of dogs and/or bitches competing in Best of Breed Competition that are not awarded Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Select Dog or Select Bitch. Awards are not to exceed 5% of the total entries in the regular breed classes and may be award ed only at the judge s discretion. The number of awards available will be limited to a maximum of five (5). Club policy is that there will be one Award of Merit available for entries of 20-39; two awards for 40-59; three awards for 60-79; four awards for 80-99; and five for entries of 100 or more. Each recipient will receive a Bronze Trophy and Rosette. NATIONAL 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY COMPETITION PRIZES Rosettes and Trophies for all events are offered by the 2016 FBDCA General Trophy Fund Donors and Individual Sponsors. Rosettes for All National Events (including Sweepstakes, Obedience, and Rally) will have a three-dimensional bronze French Bulldog head. Prints are from original painting by artist Ginny Wall BEST 4-6 MO. BEGINNER PUPPY: Framed Print, Gift Bag, Rosette BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST 4-6 MO. BEGINNER PUPPY: Framed Print, Gift Bag, Rosette ALL NON-PLACING ENTRANTS will receive an Unframed Print, Gift Bag and Rosette French Bulldog National Specialty

13 NATIONAL JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION NOVICE CLASS: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class. A first place in Novice without competition leading to a Best Junior award with competition would count as one win towards moving to Open at a licensed or member show. OPEN CLASS: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show, and who have won three first place awards in a Novice Class or if a win in Novice leads to a Best Junior with competition present it will count as one win towards moving to Open in a licensed or member show. Juniors which according to their records have completed the requirements to compete in the Open class but whose status is unconfirmed by the American Kennel Club are limited to competing in the Open Class for a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the Junior completed the requirements according to their records. MASTER CLASS: This class will be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have 10 Best Junior wins with competition. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC National Championship. All Juniors meeting the criteria for this class are required to enter the Master Class and may change their entry the day of the show if entries have already closed. Once the eligibility time frame for that year has passed all participants return to the Open Class to compete for the following year. NOVICE AND OPEN CLASS DIVIDED: Junior-9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show; Intermediate-12 years old and under 15 years old on the day of the show; Senior-15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show. NOTICE: Junior Handlers must include their AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER on each entry. You may obtain your junior identification number by calling the AKC, Judges Education Department, (919) BE SURE ALL INFORMATION for Junior Showmanship Classes is entered on front and back of entry form. NOTE: SUBSTITUTION OF DOG IN JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP AT THE SHOW(S): There will be an Administration Fee of $5.00 charged for any substitution of dog in Junior Showmanship at each show. In addition, if the dog originally entered in Jr. Showmanship was an additional entry, and the dog being substituted is not otherwise entered in the show, the Junior Showmanship Only fee applies. PRIZES BEST JUNIOR HANDLER: Bronze Trophy, Rosette FIRST IN EACH CLASS: Rosette NATIONAL OBEDIENCE TRIAL Qualifying score required for all prizes. A Dark Green Qualifying Rosette will be given to each dog attaining a Qualifying Score. Rosettes and Trophies for all events are offered by the 2016 FBDCA General Trophy Fund Donors and Individual Sponsors. Rosettes for All National Events (including Sweepstakes, Obedience, and Rally) will have a three-dimensional bronze French Bulldog head. PLEASE NOTE: Refund of entry fees (less $5.00 processing fee) for bitches entered in Obedience that come in season after closing date of this show may be obtained provided that a veterinari an s certificate and a request in writing is received by the Show Superintendent no later than 30 minutes prior to the show. Transfers will be allowed at this trial per AKC Regulations. CLASSIFICATION Regular Classes: Novice A, Novice B, Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B. Optional Titling Classes: Beginner Novice A & B, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility. Preferred Classes: Preferred Novice, Preferred Open, Preferred Utility. Non-Regular Class: Veteran PRIZES HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN THE REGULAR CLASSES: Embroidered French Bulldog Blanket, Rosette HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE IN OPEN B & UTILITY: French Bulldog Wooden Head, Rosette FIRST, SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH IN EACH CLASS: Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, French Bulldog Playing Cards, Rosette ALL NON-PLACING CLASS ENTRIES will receive a Bronze French Bulldog Keychain, French Bulldog Playing Cards French Bulldog National Specialty

14 NATIONAL RALLY TRIAL RALLY ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE DOG S JUMP HEIGHT ON APPLICABLE CLASSES Qualifying score required for all prizes in Regular Classes. A Dark Green Qualifying Rosette will be given to each dog attaining a Qualifying Score. PLEASE NOTE: Refund of entry fees (less $5.00 processing fee) for bitches entered in Rally that come in season after closing date of this show may be obtained provided that a veterinarian s certificate and a request in writing is received by the Show Superintendent no later than 30 min utes prior to the show. Transfers will be allowed at this trial per AKC Regulations. Ring Size: 40 ft. X 50 ft. CLASSIFICATION Novice A Class Novice B Class Advanced A Class Advanced B Class Excellent A Class Excellent B Class Rally Pairs Novice Class Rally Pairs Advanced Class Rally Pairs Excellent Class Rally Team Novice Class Rally Team Advanced Class Rally Team Excellent Class PRIZES HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE IN ADVANCED B & EXCELLENT B CLASSES: French Bulldog Wooden Head, Rosette FIRST, SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH IN EACH CLASS: Custom French Bulldog Cup Towel & French Bulldog Playing Cards, Rosette ALL NON-PLACING CLASS ENTRIES will receive a Custom French Bulldog Cup Towel & French Bulldog Playing Cards AKC NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES The AKC National Owner-Handled Series is a non-titling competition for dogs that are exhibited by their owners that are not professional handlers. All dogs that are owner-handled and are not owned or exhibited by professional handlers* meet the requirements for this competition. Exhibitors must declare their dog is Owner-Handled eligible at the time of entry using the check box on the entry form. Eligible dogs will be identified by an asterisk in the judge s books, steward s book & the catalog. Dogs must be handled by an owner/handler eligible for the AKC National Owner-Handled Series throughout the breed level competition for the point show. This includes the class competition and subsequent competition in the breed ring. Additionally, dogs must be handled by an eligible owner/handler for all AKC National Owner-Handled Series competition. If the replacement handler is an eligible owner/handler for that dog a change can occur. Owner-Handled Best of Breed will be selected from the dogs that are eligible to compete in the Best of Breed competition including Winners Dog, Winners Bitch and winners of the non-regular classes. *Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or represented themselves as handling dogs for pay within the last five years **A current assistant is defined as anyone employed by a professional handler on a full-time basis, or assisting a professional handler at the show or any show during the cluster/weekend. If ELIGIBLE dog wins award indicated by t/ at the top it eliminates those marked with an X French Bulldog National Specialty 0 fa >A 0, 11; fa' 11; v 0 >fa v 11;, q, < v q,o <O oo, q,o <i, <Ji <:;> tf» <Ji<i, <o <:;> tf» <o <i, Dog wins eliminates X t/ t/ t/ t/ t/ t/ t/ s ecial g ogs x x x Special Bitches x x x Winners Dog x x x Winners Bitch x x x Non-Reg Dogs x x x Non-Reg Bitches x x x

15 2016 TOP TWENTY SHOWCASE Wednesday, October 19, :00 pm You re invited to our 13th Anniversary showcasing the top ranked French Bulldogs in America of 2015 and The Top 20 Committee will honor these top Frenchies and showcase the commitment of their breeders, owners, and handlers. This event is an opportunity to view the current reigning champions, a chance to visit with friends, and an opportunity to study the breed. This 2016 Showcase will be non-competitive. A new and improved Top Twenty will again offer competition in Thank You for Your Support. For more information about the Top Twenty Showcase, contact SANDE ABERNATHY at jpaplay@comcast.net French Bulldog National Specialty

16 French Bull Dog Club of America Special Attraction: BREEDERS CLASS Judge: Donna Stoffer Friday, October 21, 2016 Following Judging of the National Specialty Classes The Breeders Class is an AKC Special Attraction established to showcase successful breeders, and is offered only at independent specialty shows. This event is unique in that the entry must be made by the Breeder or Co -Breeder. The basis for the judging in this class is the consistency and supe rior quality of the breeder s entry, a group of from 3 to 5 dogs per unit. It will be judged as the very last event of the National Specialty, following non-regular classes. Entry Fee: $25.00 per unit. Mail payment for this with the Breeders Class Entry Form. Eligibility & Instructions 1. AII dogs MUST be entered in another regular or non-regular class in the 2016 National Specialty. This will be verified. Entries for other Regular & Non-Regular classes at the Specialty should be made on Official AKC Entry form. Dogs who are entered in the unit but who are NOT entered in another regular or non-regular class at this show will prevent the entire UNIT from being shown. 2. Neutered and Spayed French Bulldogs ARE eligible to be entered in this unit, but must then be entered in the Specialty in the only other classes that permit this (Veteran, Stud Dog & Brood Bitch). 3. All dogs presented will be judged by the AKC Breed Standard for French Bulldogs. 4. Each dog entered in the unit must have its own handler, who may, but need not, be the owner of the dog. 5. Dogs may be entered in ONE unit only. 6. The Breeder must be present to accept an award but is not required to handle any entrant. 7. The 3-5 French Bulldogs comprising each entry must have ONE breed er or co-breeder in common for each dog entered in the unit. 8. Unit entries must be made on the Breeders Class Entry Form. 9. The unit must represent dogs produced by at least two different combinations of parents, and no more than two dogs from a given combina tion of parents shall have identical parentage; i.e., no three dogs shall be full siblings. 10. The Breeder may, but need not be, the current owner of any of the dogs. 11. The entry must be made by the Breeder who is competing who must also complete the accompanying Agreement on page 18. ENTRY DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 AT 12:00 NOON Complete the Breeders Class entry form and Agreement and submit to: BaRay Event Services, Inc P.O. Box 508, BURLINGTON, WA HAND-DELIVERED, EXPRESS or PRIORITY, FEDEX or UPS: 113 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON, WA (do NOT require signature) (entry must be mailed. No online available for entry in Breeders Class) French Bulldog National Specialty

17 BREEDERS CLASS ENTRY FORM NAME OF BREEDER OR CO-BREEDER PHONE DOGS COMPRISING THE BREEDERS UNIT DOG #1: AKC REG. NAME AKC REG. NO. D.O.B. SIRE DAM OWNER(S) BREEDER(S) DOG #2: AKC REG. NAME AKC REG. NO. D.O.B. SIRE DAM OWNER(S) BREEDER(S) DOG #3: AKC REG. NAME AKC REG. NO. D.O.B. SIRE DAM OWNER(S) BREEDER(S) DOG #4: AKC REG. NAME AKC REG. NO. D.O.B. SIRE DAM OWNER(S) BREEDER(S) DOG #5: AKC REG. NAME AKC REG. NO. D.O.B. SIRE DAM OWNER(S) BREEDER(S) French Bulldog National Specialty

18 BREEDERS CLASS AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, direc tors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim;and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION,CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT- GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREE MENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. I CERTIFY that I am the actual breeder or co-breeder of the dogs and that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner(s) whose names I have entered on the reverse. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed above. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. Person authorized to make this entry. NAME (PRINT) SIGNATURE PHONE ADDRESS French Bulldog National Specialty

19 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS ALL EVENTS FAX ENTRIES Fax entries will be accepted up to closing time. Fee is $4.00 per dog per show. If the credit card charge is denied for any reason, an additional service charge of $20.00 will be added. FAX NUMBER: (360) This is for Fax Machine ONLY. Incomplete or illegible Fax entries are not acceptable as a valid entry in a show. Proof of transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax-Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at Entries will be acknowledged after entries close with entry acknowledgment and judging program to address on entry. Should Exhibitor NOT receive an acknowledgment within a reasonable time, PLEASE notify BaRay Events at (360) or dogshows@barayevents.com. Entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by the Judge or Veterinarian, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee, or because it has been entered incorrectly. There is no refund for DUPLICATE ENTRIES or OVERPAYMENTS. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open, or to complete the Show NO REFUND will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline Please note: Any hotel or motel listed in the premium list is subject to Event Committee Rules. We expect our exhibitors to be responsible guests. A report that an exhibitor at this show has abused hotel or motel property during this weekend may result in disciplinary action. Clubs reserve the right to decline future entries from the offending party in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Dogs need be present only for scheduled judging and will be released if not needed for further judging. Dogs must be ready for judging. Neither the Clubs nor its Superintendent/Show Secretary will be responsible or obligated to furnish any service for notifying exhibitors or their agents of Breed or Class Judging. Judges need not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings. Only dogs eligible for these shows will be admitted into the show area. There is no provision for unentered dogs. LOSS OR DAMAGE The Show Committee will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, or assume any liability in the event of any accident or misfortune, to either dogs or exhibitors participating in these Shows. The welfare of an Exhibitor s child is assumed to be the responsibility of the Exhibitor. It is distinctly understood that Exhibitors will exercise control and restraint over their children. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. ALL RIGHTS TO TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Clubs, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Clubs. 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 Clubs the right to photograph, televise, videotape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. The Clubs are not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show. French Bulldog National Specialty