Stars: Past, Present, Future Planning Guide Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. Dedicated to the memory of Huck Bothner Huckleberry

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1 2014 Planning Guide Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc National and Independent Specialty Shows Conformation, Sweeps, Futurity, Top Twenty, Obedience, Rally, Draft Trials Pack Hikes, AKC Herding Trial & Test, Weight Pulls Dedicated to the memory of Huck Bothner Huckleberry Sunday, September 14th to Friday, September 19th Lehigh Best Western Hotel and Conference Center 300 Gateway Dr., Bethlehem, PA Stars: Past, Present, Future Join us at the Best Western Plus Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center in Bethlehem, PA! Welcome to the 19th Annual National Specialty Show of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America! We look forward to what promises to be an exciting week. In addition to the National and Independent Conformation shows, Sweepstakes and Futurity, we also offer several days of Working Events including: two concurrent Draft Trials, two Weight Pulls, AKC Herding, three Pack Hikes, Obedience and Rally Trials. And, of course, the always popular Puppy Match! The Saturday and Sunday preceding our National and Independent Specialties, two kennel clubs will host All Breed conformation shows in Macungie, PA (about 20 minutes from the host hotel!) and Swissy entries will be Supported. You won t want to miss out on two seminars top-notch handler, Scott Somer, will talk about how to present a Swissy in conformation. The other is a round-table breeder s discussion moderated by very experienced repro vet Dr. Joellen Gregory. She has worked with numerous Swissies. Fun National Specialty merchandise is available on the website or onsite at the Specialty! The Planning Guide includes: Schedule of events and activities with details about each Lodging Information and options Registration information for all events The Show Secretary for the NS Conformation, Obedience and Rally, Independent Specialty and Supported Entry in Macungie is Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. Premiums for these events will be mailed mid-summer by Jim Rau--entries can be made through Show closing date August 27,

2 GENERAL INFORMATION Volunteering If you would like to help out in any capacity for the Specialty, please Mary Jo Rasmussen Areas we need help with: Welcome Party handing out nametags and welcome bags Herding helpers Draft Test stewards Merchandise sale table Raffle set up, ticket seller, etc. Auction set up Raffle/Silent Auction Donations are needed for the NS Raffle, the Rescue Auction and the Health Auction. It is never too late to donate. For information about the Raffle contact Carol Gehret or Janie Hecker for the Health Auction, please contact Holly Webb, and for the Rescue Auction, please contact Pat Saxon Raffle and auction items can be sent ahead of time to Carol Gehret, 203 Stone Ave., Alburtis, PA (Clearly mark each item for which event); or they can be brought to the show site. Thank you for your generosity! Master Registration In this booklet you will find a Master Registration Form. You will be able to register for non-akc events being held during the National and Independent Specialties. Fees for these events can be paid for by check made payable to 2014 NS GSMDCA or via the PayPal link on the website Registration for AKC events: conformation, sweepstakes, obedience, and rally should be made through the Show Secretary, Rau Dog Shows either by mail or at AKC Herding registration is made through the Premium List found at Herding-Premium-List.pdf For more information, please contact the trial secretary BD White at delayherding@gmail.com Please submit Catalog Ads with check payable to 2014 NS by July 18, 2014 to GSMDCA c/o Mary Jo Rasmussen, 3152 Holmes Run Rd, Falls Church, VA or to address mjrasmus@gmail.com. The Ad should be camera-ready in black and white. Sorry, no color ads. Full Page (4.5 x7.5) black & white $45 Half Page (4.5 x 3.75) black & white $25 Rates include up to two photos. Additional photos $ Human Hospital: Lehigh Valley Hospital--Muhlenberg Route 22 and Schoenersville Road Bethlehem, PA (get directions) or For emergency assistance (ambulance, fire department, sheriff) dial 911. VETERINARIAN ON CALL Lehigh Animal Hospital 7122 Bath Pike, Bath, PA CATALOG ADVERTISING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN Valley Central Emergency Vet Hospital 210 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall, PA

3 DEADLINES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS July 18: August 22: August 27: Walk-Ins welcome: Weight Pulls Pack Hike Puppy Match Seminars All Catalog Ads Host Hotel group rate expires Master Registration form Awards Banquet dinner payment Draft Trial entries All AKC Event entries: Conformation, Sweeps, Obedience, Rally, Herding Past Stars--In Memoriam Power Point Reserved crating under the big top Always welcome: Raffle & Silent Auction donations Financial donations Host Hotel Field Parking Lot Lehigh Room Board Room Ballroom Conformation, Draft Trials, OB, Rally, Puppy Match, Independent Specialty Weight Pulls and Clinic Seminars Judges Education, Board Meeting Welcome Party, Top Twenty, Awards Banquet Scarletts Mill Farm AKC Herding (see Premium List for more info) Delaware & Lehigh Trails/ Trexler Land Preserve EVENT LOCATION Pack Hikes (see flyer in this packet for more info) Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9/12 8:30 9/13 8:00 TBD 9/14 7AM 8:30 TBD 9/15 8AM 5PM 9/16 8:30 10AM 1:00 4:00 5:30 6:30 9/17 8AM 9AM 10AM 1:00 To follow 7:30 9/18 9AM 11AM 1:00 6:00 9/19 9AM 2:30 Pack Hike Delaware & Lehigh Trails Pack Hike--Trexler Land Preserve Supported Entry--Macungie, PA AKC Herding Birdsboro, PA NS Pack Hike--Delaware & Lehigh Trails Supported Entry--Macungie, PA Draft Trials Weight Pull Clinic NS Weight Pull Seminar: Presenting Your Swissy NS Sweepstakes Seminar: Breeding & Whelping Welcome Party Membership Meeting Puppy Match Obedience & Rally Judges Education Regular Classes Non-regular Classes, Veterans Top Twenty (entered dogs 7:00 line up) Futurity Junior Showmanship Best of Breed Judging Annual Awards Banquet IS Sweepstakes IS Regular Classes, Veterans, Juniors Best of Breed Judging IS Weight Pull

4 DISTINGUISHED PANEL OF JUDGES National Specialty Show Conformation: Junior Showmanship: Sweepstakes: Futurity: Obedience: Rally: Draft Trials: Weight Pull: Herding Tests: Puppy Match: Terry DePietro Terry DePietro Laurie Maulucci Julianne Wilson Nancy Withers Sara Steele Cilla Phillips & Megan Westenmeyer Karen Pyle & Sara Steele Linda Kaminski & Jenna Starr Cynthia Knowlton & Katherine Spence Independent Specialty Show Conformation: Ronald Horn Junior Showmanship: Ronald Horn Sweepstakes: Harry (Butch) Schulman Weight Pull: Linda Kaminski & Jenna Starr LODGING Host Hotel & Show Site Best Western Plus Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, PA (at routes 22 and 512) Phone: (610) Room Block name: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America Room Rates: $95/night includes full hot breakfast buffet Deadline: August 22, 2014 for group rate. Important Details Check-in time is 3:00p.m. Checkout time is noon. Guest Expectations Each guestroom will be expected to sign a waiver for any damage to the room and will be inspected prior to departure by a Hotel representative. The each attendee/hotel guest will bring plastic sheets for use underneath pet crates to protect carpeting. Pets must be crated at all times when left unattended in guestrooms. Pets may NOT be bathed or groomed in guestrooms. A flat cleaning fee of $50.00 per guestroom will be charged to any room requiring excessive cleaning due to hotel guest(s) not cleaning up after their pet. All guestrooms with two double beds will have 5 bath towels, 2 hand towels, and 4 wash cloths provided by the hotel daily. If towels are missing or excessively soiled, a $25.00 towel replacement fee per set per day will be charged. Grooming Station A designated area for dog washing on the exterior of the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel with hot and cold water along with electrical outlets will be arranged by the hotel. This area will most likely be in the vicinity of the loading docks. If the hotel has scrap towels available, they will provide them. Housekeeping We implore your cooperation in leaving all hotel rooms/establishments clean, neat and tidy. Always be gracious to hotel staff and management. The event committee will be in daily contact with the housekeeping staff to monitor situations that require intervention. We expect our exhibitors to be responsible guests. Participants who do not comply with hotel rules will be required to vacate the premises immediately. A report that an exhibitor at these events has abused ANY hotel or off-site property during the week may result in disciplinary action from both the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America Inc. and the AKC. This includes cleaning up after your dog. RV Parking RV spaces are available for $25 per night without utility hookups in the hotel parking lot. Contact Host Hotel for RV form. Camping Camping is available just 15 minutes from the host hotel at Lehigh Valley Campground at Evergreen Lake in Bath, PA. Address is 2375 Benders Drive, Bath, PA Call Joe at

5 Top Twenty What is the Top Twenty Competition? The Top Twenty Competition is meant to be a showcase of the top dogs from the previous year. It offers the dogs a chance to enter the ring on equal footing, to be judged on their conformity to the breed standard, not just by one outstanding virtue, and not by their popularity. Entry is by invitation only, and is sent to the Top 20 Swissies in breed points, as determined by American Kennel Club statistics from January 1st through December 31st of the previous year. The Top 20 event offers all who attend a chance to view the cream of the crop in competitive standings from the previous year. This format of judging allows all eligible dogs to be equal when they step in the ring. By using three judges you will get a more concise and detailed opinion for each dog. This discourages fault judging and puts more emphasis on individual qualities and how closely each dog conforms to the breed standard. The dogs are judged by the sum of all parts, not just by one outstanding virtue. The method of scoring used limits over-faulting or over-emphasizing of specific virtues. How is the Top Twenty competition judged? The three-judge panel will simultaneously judge each entrant using a predetermined system of points enumerating criteria of our breed standard. The dog receiving the highest number of points will be the panel s winner of the Top Twenty Competition. Points will not be seen or tabulated until the day the winner is announced. An impartial panel will be selected to tabulate scores, and the resulting winner will be announced at the Annual Awards Banquet. Exclusive Top Twenty Catalog There will be an exclusive full-color catalog for the Top Twenty Competition. Each dog entered will have a two page spread in the catalog including a pedigree, a picture, owner comments about the dog and title/health information as supplied by the owner/agent of the dog. Each entrant will receive a catalog the night of the event. Stars from the Past! The 2014 National Specialty will feature a slideshow of Stars from the Past ~ Those wonderful Swissies who have left us but still shine brightly in our hearts. Please send photos of your special Stars so they can shine over Bethlehem at the 2014 National Specialty! Be sure to include the following information: Registered Name Call Name Titles Owners Name(s) Year of Birth & Year of Death Submit your photos to Katie Markley at ktmarkley@comcast.net

6 GSMDCA 2014 National Specialty Master Registration Form Due (received by) August 27, 2014 Mail form and payment to: Mary Jo Rasmussen 3152 Holmes Run Rd Falls Church, VA Items that must be received by August 27th: This Master Registration Form (even if all you want is a welcome bag) Draft Trial entry form and payment Herding entry form and payment Mailed to HERDING SECRETARY Entry to AKC Events Mailed to Show Secretary Rau Dog Shows Awards Banquet payment Reserved crating space and payment Items we would appreciate pre-entry for: Puppy Match Triathlete Challenge Health Seminar Pack Hike Weight Pull(s) Top Twenty and Show Catalog pre-order If staying at the host hotel, I understand I need to bring plastic sheeting for use underneath dog crates. I understand I need to pick up dog poop. I have sent a photo of my past Star(s) for the In Memoriam slide show (see flyer preceding page). I ll remember to bring something for the raffle and/or silent auction (pretty please! :) Survey to help us with planning Yes No Do you plan to attend the Welcome Party? How many? Do you plan to attend the Top 20 Event on Wednesday evening? How Many? Food Awards Banquet per person: # people: Please choose protein for plated dinner: Chicken Steak Veggie Pasta Draft Trial box lunch per person: # people: Please choose protein for sandwich: Turkey Ham Veggie Attendee Identification Name(s) (for nametag): Address: Phone : Call name(s) of dogs entered: (for receipt): For Emergency Use Only Where are you staying: Cell Phone: $40 $10 Total Events (non-akc) Price Total NS Weight Pull, per dog (enclose entry form) $20 IS Weight Pull, per dog (enclose entry form) $20 NS Puppy Match, per dog (enclose entry form) $5 Draft Trial, per team (enclose entry form) $35 NS Pack Hike, per dog (enclose entry form) $10 IS Pack Hikes, per dog, per hike (enclose entry form) $10 Misc Under the big tent crating space Monday - Friday (5x10) Presenting Your Swissy Seminar $10 Breeding & Whelping Seminar/Discussion $10 Pre-ordered Top 20 Catalog ($20 on site) $15 Pre-ordered Show Catalog ($10 on-site) $7 Welcome Bag $20 each No cost Total TOTAL Payable to 2014 NS GSMDCA $

7 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test Purpose The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America (GSMDCA) Draft Tests are a series of standardized exercises through which Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are judged at GSMDCA-sponsored draft tests in order to obtain GSMDCA drafting titles. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog historically has functioned as a draft dog in various capacities. Accordingly, test exercises have been designed to reflect realistic work situations. Officers of GSMDCA President Mary Jo Rasmussen 1 st Vice President Alison Burns 2 nd Vice President Janelle Kaiser Treasurer Holly Webb Secretary Anna Wallace AKC Delegate Mary Jo Rasmussen Board of Directors Cheryl Gerzabek Bonnie Huett Amy Pisarik Elizabeth Schuh Kelly Nevin Teri Stanger Draft Test Committee Draft Test Chair: Draft Test Secretary: Test Committee Member Judges Kelly Nevin Jim Rasmussen Mary Jo Rasmussen Cilla Phillips Megan Westenmeyer 451 Persimmon Fork Rd 756 New Hope Rd Blyethwood, SC Ring 1 Cross Junction, VA bermudahighgsmd@aol.com mfletchrides@hotmail.com Karen Pyle Sara Steele 4774 Hall Center Road 101 Naughright Rd Walworth, NY Ring 2 Long Valley, NJ kpyle@rochester.rr.com steeless@earthlink.net Spectators Welcome Un-entered dogs may be present but must be leashed or crated and under control at all times National Specialty Premium List Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America Two Concurrent Draft Tests Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Only Monday, September 15, 2014 Entry Information The tests will be held under the recently revised GSMDCA Draft Test Rules and regulations, posted on the GSMDCA website. Two concurrent draft tests o o Two rings Two freight hauls Ring assignments will be by random draw Schedule 8:00 a.m. Equipment check 8:30 a.m. Course walk-through To follow First dog on line Lunch at judge s discretion. Bitches in season will be allowed to participate after all males dogs have completed the entire test Entries limited to fifteen teams in each ring If entry limits are reached, please see page 21 of the Draft Rules for creation of alternate lists. Close of Entries Entries close on Wednesday, August 27 at 5:00 PM (EST), include with the Master Registration Form, at the Show Chair s snail mail or address, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or altered, except as specifically allowed in the GSMDCA Draft Test regulations. Box Lunches Box lunches are available for pre-order choice of ham, turkey or veggie sandwich, chips, apple, drink and cookie. Cost is $10. Please indicate your preference on the Master Registration form included in this Guide.

8 2014 National Specialty Draft Test September 15, 2014 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America Best Western Plus Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem PA Random Draw: Teams will be randomly assigned to Ring One or Ring Two Bitches in Season: Are allowed after all males have completed the test Test Limit: Fifteen teams per ring Entry Fee: $35.00 for each entry Entries Close: Wednesday, August 27 th after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current GSMDCA Draft Test Regulations. Triathlete Challenge leg Yes Please print clearly. BREED: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog No GENDER: CLASS: Novice Open Brace Novice Brace Open Triathlete Challenge--check box if using draft leg as participation Check box if dog has earned AKC Companion Dog (CD) title enclose certificate CALL NAME: REGISTERED NAME: AKC REG NUMBER: Or OTHER REGISTRY AND NUMBER: DATE OF BIRTH: BREEDER: SIRE: DAM: ACTUAL OWNER(S): OWNER S ADDRESS: PLACE OF USA CANADA FOREIGN BIRTH: CITY: STATE: ZIP: TELEPHONE: AGREEMENT AGREEMENT I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I agree that I am solely responsible for the actions of myself and the dog ( the dog ) that accompanies me in relationship to this entry. In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the opportunity to participate in this event, I agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by my actions or by the actions of the dog in relationship to this event: the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America (GSMDCA) and the event-giving club or group of individuals, their members, officers, and agents; the owner and/or lessor of the premises; any provider of services at this event; any employees or volunteers of the parties listed here, and any Draft Judge (or other judge) judging at this event. I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim. I agree to be responsible for any loss and expense (including legal fees) incurred by any of the listed parties based on claims related in any way to my participation or the actions of the dog in relationship to this event, whether the claims are made by third parties or by myself. Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) to myself or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties listed above for any such loss, damage or injury to myself or the dog, regardless of the cause, and whether or not the loss, damage or injury may have been caused by the negligence of the listed parties. I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE GSMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE GSMDCA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and regulations of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America (GSMDCA) in effect at the time of these GSMDCA Draft Tests and other events and by any additional rules appearing in the premium list for these events. I 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 agree to conduct myself in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accordance with them. NAME OF PARTICIPANT: SIGNATURE: DATE: Signing your name and submitting this form constitutes your agreement to the terms above. Volunteer Opportunities! I could do any of the following when I m not on course: Load steward Unload steward Set narrows Bring cart in ring Distraction steward Scribe Freight haul walker Lunch set up Lunch clean-up Site clean-up at conclusion of trial No Entry accepted without a signed Agreement

9 GSMDCA 2014 National Specialty--Bethlehem, PA Lehigh Best Western Plus and Conference Center WEIGHT PULL LEG/ACE POINTS CONFIRMATION LETTER Full Registered Name of GSMD (include ALL titles earned to date): Call Name: Owner(s) Name: Dog s DOB: Owner Address: Handler: City: State: Phone: Owner Zip Code: Name of Event: National/independent Weight Pulls Date of Pull: *9/16 9/19 * Triathlete Challenge leg (9/16 only) Yes No Location City/State: Bethlehem, PA Organization Hosting/Rules Used: GSMDCA This portion is to be completed by Weight Pull Judge: Linda Kaminski, Judge Jenna Starr 4311 Ivanhoe Ave, Lisle, IL S Mtn Rd, Knoxville, MD momofswiss@yahoo.com dahlgrenswissys@hotmail.com Signature: Signature: Type of Pull (Wheels, Snow, Rails): Conditions of Surface (carpet, dirt, uphill, etc.): Wheels Asphalt parking lot Weight of Dog: Class Entered: Top Weight Pulled: Placement (including MWP/MWPP): Time: Multiple of Body Weight: Complete This Portion When Redeeming Title(s): WP Title Leg Earned (circle one): WWD WWDX WWDS WP Title Leg Redeemed (circle one): WWD WWDX WWDS Number of ACE Points Earned: Please save completed confirmation letters until you have enough to redeem them for the title(s) that you wish to use them for: 4 x WWD (10x on wheels, 5x on snow, 14x on rails), 4 x WWDX (15x on wheels, 10x on snow, 21x on rails), and/or 3 x WWDS (20x on wheels, 15x on snow, 28x on rails). When you want to redeem the legs/points that your dog has earned, please send COPIES of your confirmation letters to: Kelly Nevin Working Titles Chair knevin@microbio.umass.edu

10 2014 National Specialty Pack Hike Flyer Back-to-Back-to-Back!! PACK HIKES September 12 th 14 th 2014 LENGTH: All hikes will be 8 miles with a 10 mile option COST: $10 each day CONTACT: Contact userboo9845@aol.com or September 12 th & 14 th - start time 8:30 Delaware & Lehigh Trails Laurys Station RT 145 and Cove Road Laurys Station PA September 13 th - start time 8:00 Trexler Land Preserve 5150 Game Preserve Road Schnecksville PA 18078, follow signs for the Central Range. Covered Bridge on Game Preserve Road is closed. Please follow directions below. From Route 309 to Main Entrance Gate: Take Route 309 North until you enter Schnecksville. You will pass Lehigh Carbon Community College and come to a light at Sand Spring Road. After the light, continue past Game Preserve Road on Route 309 North (can t turn here because of the covered bridge). When you come to a Y in the road, stay to the left on Rt After approximately 1.75 miles, turn left onto Mill Creek Road. Follow this road until you come to a T at the intersection of Mill Creek Road and Game Preserve Road. Turn left onto Game Preserve Road. Go approximately ¼ mile and turn right into the Main Entrance Gate. Once through the main gate continue to Trexler Land Preserve. From Route 100 to Main Entrance Gate: Take Route 100 North from Fogelsville for about five miles. Turn right onto Kistler Road. (You should see a Lehigh Valley Zoo sign before Kistler Road.) After approximately 2 miles, make a right onto Game Preserve Road. (You should see a Trexler-Lehigh County Game Preserve sign and a Zoo sign.) Go 2 1/4 miles and make a right into the Main Entrance Gate. Once through the gate continue to the Trexler Land Preserve Please arrive 30 minutes before start time so we have time to weigh the packs, also bring completed registration form along with proof of dog s weight (must be within 7 days of hike and on letterhead and signed by veterinarian). Please let me know if you are interested in these hikes by August 27th, this allows me to send information about the hikes directly to you; it also helps with the preparation for the event.

11 2014 NS Working Pack Hikes Handler Entry Form Hike date 9/12 9/13 9/14 Triathlete Challenge leg Yes No Registered Name AKC Registration # DOB: Call Name: Sire s Registered Name Dam s Registered Name Names of Owners Address of Owner Name of Handler (if different from owner) Location of Pack Event Entry Fee: $10 Description of Hike Weight of Dog: Weight Carried: Percent Carried: Title: Pack Dog Events are a strenuous physical activity. The owner and handler of registered dog accepts full responsibility for the conditioning and condition of both dog and human participant. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America will not be held liable for any injuries occurred to either dog or humans. I certify that I have completed the required prerequisite 6 mile training hike with full pack weight as specified in the GSMDCA Pack Hike Regulations. Signature of Owner/ Handler: For Pack Event Coordinator only Name: Signature: First and foremost hikes are to be conducted with the safely and well-being of the GSMDs and handlers in mind. The Hike Coordinator is authorized to make any necessary decision, including disqualification, to protect the safety and well-being of the GSMDs and handlers. Handlers Please keep this form until you have the required number of legs for a title. This form is proof that you successfully completed a leg. When you have completed the required number of legs for a title, please submit them to the Working Titles Chair: Kelly Nevin, 9 Round Hills Rd, Amherst, MA or kelly@prismgsmd.com

12 The Triathlete Challenge New 2014 National Specialty Performance Award!! Earn 3 legs you & your dog are Triathletes! Is your Swissy made of Bethlehem Steel? The Specialty Triathlete trophy is awarded (at Awards Banquet) to each Swissy/handler team that earns a qualifying leg or passing score in 3 or more venues. *Eligible events are: Obedience Rally Draft Weight Pull Pack Hike Herding Award offered by Chesapeake & Potomac GSMDC Download, complete and the Triathlete Challenge Form to Megan Westenmeyer or include with your 2014 NS Master Registration packet. Handler s Name: Dog s Name: Which events are you entering? Address: Contact Information City: State: Zip Code: Draft Obedience Rally Herding Weight Pull Pack Hike class entered: class entered: class entered: class entered: class entered: class entered: Phone: What is the best way to contact you during the Specialty? Will you be staying at the host hotel? Yes No Send completed Triathlete Challenge Form to: Megan Westenmeyer, mfletchrides@hotmail.com, 756 New Hope Rd, Cross Junction, VA or include with the 2014 NS Master Registration. Questions? Contact Megan at: Pre-entry is appreciated, but not required *Only one score or performance in each venue will count towards the award. The performance must be at the titling class level or higher (e.g., PT or higher for herding). Non-GSMDCA members may participate but will not receive a trophy.

13 2014 GSMDCA National Specialty Puppy Match Date of Match: Time: Location: Entry Fee: Judge: Wednesday, September 17th 8:00 AM Host Hotel Field $5.00 per dog pre-entry by August 27th, $7.00 day of match Deanna Never Entry Information: Please make checks payable to 2014 NS. You may pay for the Puppy Match with the Master Registration Form. You may also bring the fee and complete the entry form at the Match. Event Prerequisites: Dogs/bitches must be at least 3 months old and no older than 1 year on day of Match. No dogs/bitches with major points are eligible to enter. Full Registered Name of Dog: Date of Birth: Call Name: Name of Owner: Address of Owner: 3-6 mos dog 3-6 mos bitch 6-9 mos dog 6-9 mos bitch 9-12 mos dog 9-12 mos bitch If you are entering multiple dogs, please fill out one entry form for each dog. Signature of owner: Release: By signing this form you are taking full responsibility for your dog(s). You are also releasing the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc (GSMDCA), the representatives of the GSMDCA and all of its members of all liabilities regarding any possible injuries/illness to your dog(s) or yourself.

14 2014 National and Independent Specialty Show Stars: Past, Present, Future Reserved Crating Form Monday, September 15 th - Friday, September 19th Under the Big Top on the Host Hotel Field There are Reserved Grooming spaces available for a fee of $20 per space for Monday Friday. They are located under the big tent and are a 5ft by 10ft space. Limited electrical hooks up are available. Spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Name: Address: City / State / Zip Telephone (home & cell) Space requirement: # of Spaces: Electrical: Yes No I, the undersigned, understand this reservation is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Grooming space is assigned according to the date on the reservation envelope and mailed payment is received. Payment can be included in the master registration. Signature: Amount Enclosed ($20/space) $ Make checks payable to 2014 NS and mail to:( or include with Master Registration) Mary Jo Rasmussen 3152 Holmes Run Rd Falls Church, VA 22042