Thursday, October 18, 2018

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1 Entries Close at Superintendent s Office at 12:00 NOON (PDT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Premium List National Specialty Show, Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes & Futurity (Unbenched) Staffordshire Terrier Club of America (Member of the American Kennel Club) This Specialty is Dedicated to the memory of Ann Del Rio. Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave. at Bernal Ave. Pleasanton, CA Thursday, October 18, 2018 AKC National Owner-Handled Series 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition Show Hours: 6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Judging Will be Held Indoors

2 Thursday October 18 Friday October 19 Saturday October 20 Sunday October 21 Tentative Schedule of Events National Specialty Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition Sweepstakes Futurity Breed Classes Non-Regular Classes Annual Meeting Regional Specialty & National Obedience & Rally Trials at Skyline Dog Fanciers of San Mateo County MB-F, Inc. Superintendent (336) World Challenge Regional Specialty at Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore MB-F, Inc. Superintendent (336) STCA Banquet & Awards Ceremony Supported Entry at Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore MB-F, Inc. Superintendent (336) Directions to the Event Site In the Pleasanton area, from Highway 680 north or southbound, take the Bernal Ave. exit. Make a right onto Bernal and then a left onto Valley Ave. Enter the Fairgrounds through Gate 12. Be sure to ask the parking attendant for the multi-day parking permit which discounts parking costs a little. CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary Equipment & Service Furnished By: "Please feel free to come by and take a tour of our Headquarters Office in NC any business day Mon. thru Fri., 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M." 620 Industrial Ave., Greensboro, NC P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC Edward Ave. P.O. Box 9999 Madison Hts., MI FAX Internet Address Address mbf@infodog.com Dial-N-Entry - (1-800) For Entries Only or (336) American Kennel Club Annually Licensed Superintendent Member of the Dog Show Superintendents Association dogshowsupers.org V i c k i e L. B ove e K a t h l e e n B ow s e r M i c h a e l B ow s e r B o b C h r i s t i a n s e n Kathleen Corbett Dorie Crowe Patricia DenBoer Edward Hadley Eleanor C. Hamlin Richard Hamlin Dennis Johnson Marti Johnson Debra Jolly Tonya Jordan M i c h e l l e K e i t h K e l l i e K. K i n g K a t h r y n K n e p l e y F r e d J. L y m a n Karen McBee Sharon McCrary Darlene Nichols Kevin Nieboer W. Henry Odum, III R o b e r t C. P e t e r s, J r. R a l p h P r i c e H e i d i S p a e t h K u n o W. S p i e s Rebecca Surratt Joseph R. Tomey Cathy Tomey One Or More Of The Above Superintendents Will Superintend This Show 2 - Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18, 2018

3 Officers of the Staffordshire Terrier Club of America MB-F Shows #1065 & #1772 President...Frances Conner Vice-President...Monique Bertrand Treasurer...John O'Hanlon Recording Secretary...Al Bincarousky Corresponding Secretary... Kim Rudzik 582 E. Mountain Rd., Westfield, MA Board of Directors Brenda Martz Brenda Tatro Ed Thomason BJ Whitlow Event Committee Frances Conner, Show Chairperson P.O. Box 6366, Marb, CA (951) Jeannette O'Hanlon, Performance Chairperson 304 Beaver Dam Rd., Selkirk, NY (518) Specialty Committees Futurity...Brenda Martz Tee Shirt Sales...Ivan & Gloria Otero Catalog Advertising...Genoa Brown & Dayna Pesenti Welcome Bags & Hospitality...Lisa Cornett World Challenge & Grounds... Ed Thomason & BJ Whitlow Chief Ring Steward...Frances Conner Trophies...Samantha Whitlow Banquet...Samantha Whitlow Official Photographers Callea Photos E. Tramac Pl., Shelton, WA (360) Ringside Candid Photography Diana Han... Nor Cal Bulldogger (Only the Official Photographers may take win pictures.) All rights to televise, videotape, advertise, photograph, promote or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the club. All persons and animals on the show grounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant to the club the right to photograph, televise, video tape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. Veterinarian On Call & 24 Hour Emergency Service SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Clinic 7121 Amador Plaza Rd., Dublin, CA (925) Emergency Medical Techinician Darren Bobrosky, EMT (360) Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian's recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18,

4 AKC Sanctioned 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition Entry Fee: $15.00 per puppy One combined class, not divided by sex, will be offered for puppies that are at least four (4) months of age but less than six (6) months of age on the date of the competition. A foreign born dog may enter this class if they are registered in the country of origin. Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed will be chosen. An AKC registration number or AKC litter number is required for entries. Dogs are required to be vaccinated (including rabies) in accordance with their veterinarian's protocol in order to avoid inadvertent transmission of illness by/to puppies not yet fully immunized. Dogs that are owned or co-owned by a professional handler may compete in this class, but must be handled by a non-professional handler. 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. Dogs may not be exhibited by current assistants or household members of a professional handler. 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. AKC Rules in Dealing with Misconduct will be applicable to any person and dog entered at this competition. All applicable rules found in Rules Applying to Dog Shows will govern the conduct of this competition unless these regulations state otherwise. Exhibitors should plan on opening the mouth of their puppy for the judges. Breed standard disqualifications such as color, height, weight or dentition shall not be a point of consideration in the judging process for this 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy in Show Competition. CLASSIFICATION - Classes Combined Puppy, 4 & Under 6 Months RIBBON PRIZES Best of Breed... Orange Ribbon Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed... Lavender Ribbon JUDGE ~ Mrs. Cindy Vogels PRIZES Best of Breed. Rosette, Camelia Rolea Pin & Chew Toy. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed. Rosette & Chew Toy. Entries will be taken through our Superintendent, M-BF, Inc. NO PUPPIES UNDER THE AGE OF SIX (6) MONTHS, EXCEPT THOSE PARTICIPATING IN THE 4-6 MONTH PUPPY COMPETITION, MAY BE ON THE GROUNDS. AKC National Owner-Handled Series (Remember to check the box near the bottom of the entry form) The AKC National Owner-Handled Series is a non-titling competition for dogs that are exhibited by their owners that are not professional handlers. Exhibitors must declare their dog is Owner-Handled eligible at the time of entry on the entry form. Dogs entered in the Amateur- Owner-Handler class will automatically be marked as eligible to compete in the NOHS. Eligible dogs will be identified by an asterisk in the judge's book, steward's book & the catalog. Dogs must be handled throughout the breed level competition for the regular show by an eligible owner. Professional handlers*, household members and current assistants** to professional handlers may not exhibit the dog in any NOHS competition during the entire show. 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. If the Best of Breed/Variety winner is Owner-Handled competition eligible, it will automatically be Owner-Handled Best of Breed/ Variety. If the Best of Breed/Variety winner is not eligible for Owner-Handled competition and the Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed/ Variety is eligible, the Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed/Variety will compete against the eligible exhibits of the other sex to determine Owner-Handled Best of Breed/Variety. If neither the Best of Breed nor the Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed/Variety are Owner-Handled competition eligible and Select Dog & Select Bitch are both eligible, the judge is to choose Best Owner-Handled exhibit from the Selects and eligible Winners Dog or Winners Bitch. If one of the Selects is eligible, excuse all Champions and non-regular class winners of the same sex and then choose Best Owner-Handled exhibit from the remaining dogs of the opposite sex including the eligible Winners. If Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Select Dog & Select Bitch are not eligible, the judge may choose any eligible dog remaining in the ring including Winners Dog or Winners Bitch as Owner-Handled Best of Breed/Variety. If the Best of Winners is eligible, the other Winner is ineligible since it was defeated. No class dogs other than the Winners Dog & Winners Bitch are eligible to return to the ring. *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 time during the cluster/weekend. Current assistants that are eligible to compete in Junior Showmanship (meet age & amateur status requirements) may participate in NOHS. RIBBON PRIZES Best of Breed...Maroon Ribbon Refer to PRIZES for other prizes that may be offered for the category above. Best OF BREED Owner-Handled JUDGE ~ Mrs. Cindy Vogels 4 - Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18, 2018

5 Judges Mrs. Cindy Vogels E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village, CO BREED CLASSES, JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION, BEST OWNER-HANDLED AND 4 & UNDER 6 MONTHS PUPPY COMPETITION Ms. Kimberly Washington Thurman Ave., Los Angeles, CA SWEEPSTAKES & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES Ms. Dayna S. Lemke...P.O. Box 358, Vista, CA FUTURITY CLASSES Breed Classes First Prize...Blue Ribbon Second Prize... Red Ribbon Third Prize...Yellow Ribbon Fourth Prize...White Ribbon Winners... Purple Ribbon Reserve Winners...Purple & White Ribbon Best of Winners... Blue & White Ribbon Best of Breed... Purple & Gold Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed...Red & White Ribbon Select... Light Blue & White Ribbon RIBBON PRIZES Non-Regular Classes First Prize... Rose Ribbon Second Prize...Brown Ribbon Third Prize... Light Green Ribbon Fourth Prize... Gray Ribbon Reserve Best Junior Handler... Rose & Gray Ribbon Best Junior Handler... Rose & Green Ribbon Refer to PRIZES for other prizes that may be offered for the categories above. The class numbers in italic type are for an exhibitor computer entry-inquiry system. These numbers SHOULD NOT be used on entry forms. CLASSIFICATION Regular Classes for American Staffordshire Terriers Puppy Dogs, & Under 9 Months Amateur-Owner-Handler Dogs Puppy Dogs, & Under 12 Months Bred by Exhibitor Dogs & Under 15 Months Dogs American-Bred Dogs & Under 18 Months Dogs Open Dogs Winners Dog (Same Classes for Bitches) NOTE: NOVICE CLASSES NOT OFFERED ***Points For Reserve*** At the National Specialty the dog designated Reserve Winners Dog and the bitch designated Reserve Winners Bitch will be awarded a three-point major, provided that the number of dogs competing in the regular classes of the Reserve Winner's sex totals at least twice the number required for a five point major, in the region in which the event is held. No major for Reserve Winners shall be given based upon an award of Best of Winners. In counting the number of eligible dogs in competition, a dog that is disqualified, or that is dismissed, excused or ordered from the ring by the judge, or from which all awards are withheld, shall not be included. Non-Regular Classes Involving Single Dog Entries NR Veteran Classes - Class for dogs and class for bitches 7 years & under 9 years. NR Veteran Classes - Class for dogs and class for bitches 9 years & under 10 years. NR Veteran Classes - Class for dogs and class for bitches 10 years & under 11 years. NR Veteran Classes - Class for dogs and class for bitches 11 years & over. Entrants in the Veteran Classes need NOT be intact. Spayed and neutered animals are eligible. Winners of the above Non-Regular Single Dog Classes if otherwise undefeated are eligible to compete for Best of Breed Best of Breed Competition Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18,

6 Non-Regular Classes Involving Multiple Dog Entries NR Stud Dog Class - For Stud dogs and at least 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 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 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. An entry fee of $35.00 will be charged for the Stud Dog if he is not entered in one of the Regular Classes, Non-Regular Classes or for Best of Breed Competition. Stud Dog as an additional class is $ NR Brood Bitch Class - Same as the Stud Dog, except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get. NR Brace Class - The Brace Class shall be for two dogs of at least one identical owner or co-owner regardless of sex. The two dogs comprising the Brace shall be considered a unit and they must be named at time of entry. If a dog, which is to be part of a brace is not entered in a Regular Class, or Best of Breed Competition, the dog must be entered for Brace Class Only. In making entries for Brace Class Only, full particulars must be given for each dog on individual regular entry forms. An entry form for a dog entered in another class and entered as a part of a Brace, MUST be marked accordingly in the space provided for Additional Classes - Brace Class. If more than one Brace is entered by the identical owner, the dogs comprising EACH Brace must be designated, Brace No. 1, Brace No. 2, etc. Please submit Brace entries together. An entry fee of $35.00 will be charged for the Brace as a UNIT if either dog is NOT entered in one of the Regular Classes, Non-Regular Classes or for Best of Breed Competition. Brace as an additional class is $15.00 as a Unit. *As the judge s decision in the Stud Dog, Brood Bitch & Brace Classes will be based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in the class will be eligible for Best of Breed or Variety by virtue of having won these classes. Stud Dogs & Brood Bitches may be neutered or spayed PRIZES: Trophies, Ribbons/Rosettes, or other prizes will be awarded in the ring to the person exhibiting the dog, who shall be considered the owner or agent. The Superintendent and the Club disclaims any liability for cash prizes after the judging of the breed is over. The Club reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. No prizes will be mailed. The following prizes are offered by the Staffordshire Terrier Club of America unless otherwise specified SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Ms. Kimberly Washington The Sweepstakes is open to all American Staffordshire Terriers who are 6 months & under 18 months of age on the day of the show. All dogs entered in Sweepstakes must also be entered in a Regular Class. Indicate Sweepstakes and age division on the regular entry form under Additional Classes. Entry fee is $ Classification Puppy Dogs, months & under 9 months Dogs,12 months & under 15 months Puppy Dogs, months & under 12 months Dogs,15 months & under 18 months (Same Classes for Bitches) Prize Money 20% of the total entry fees will be retained by the club for expenses. The remaining 80% will be divided as follows: Best in Sweepstakes...10% of Sweepstakes Entry Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes...10% of Sweepstakes Entry The remainder will be divided by class as follows: First - 40% Second - 30% Third - 20% Fourth - 10% SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES Best in Sweepstakes. Rosette, Camelia Rolea Medal, Chew Toy & Stars & Stripes Dinnerware offered by Michl R Kennel. Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes. Rosette & Camelia Rolea Medal VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Ms. Kimberly Washington The Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all American Staffordshire Terriers who are 7 years & over on the day of the show. Dogs entered in Veteran Sweepstakes do not have to be entered in a Regular Class. Indicate Veteran Sweepstakes and age division on the regular entry form under Additional Classes. Entry fee is $ Classification Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, years & under 9 years Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, years & under 10 years Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, years & under 11 years Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, years & over (Same Classes for Bitches) 6 - Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18, 2018

7 Prize Money 20% of the total entry fees will be retained by the club for expenses. The remaining 80% will be divided as follows: Best in Veteran Sweepstakes...10% of Veteran Sweepstakes Entry Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes...10% of Veteran Sweepstakes Entry The remainder will be divided by class as follows: First - 40% Second - 30% Third - 20% Fourth - 10% VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES Best in Veteran Sweepstakes. Rosette, Camelia Rolea Medal, Chewy Treat & Stars & Stripes Dinnerware offered by Michl R Kennel. Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes. Rosette & Camelia Rolea Medal FUTURITY Judge: Ms. Dayna S. Lemke PURPOSE The purpose of the STCA Futurity is to encourage the breeding of the best possible American Staffordshire Terrier, reward diligent breeders for their efforts, recognize the owners for selecting the best quality puppies from responsible breeders, and reward the owners and breeders for raising and developing the inherited qualities of the puppy. SUMMARY 1. Nominate litter after breeding but before the puppies are born ($25.00). 2. Breeder of litter must be an STCA member. 3. Nominated individual puppies by 4 months of age ($25.00). 4. Nominated puppies compete in the Futurity at Nationals for the year they are eligible as an additional class. 5. Both breeders and owners must be members of the STCA for eligibility to compete in the Futurity. GENERAL A. Correct and timely nominations of both the litter and the individual puppy are required. B. Prizes can only be won through competition at the STCA National Futurity held in conjunction with the STCA National Specialty. C. Nomination forms are on the website. D. Nomination and entry fees cannot be paid by credit card. E. The Futurity Director and committee members are eligible to participate in Futurity Competition. I. NOMINATION OF LITTER A. Nomination must be made by breeder or co-breeder who must be a STCA member. B. Nomination must be made after breeding, but before puppies are whelped. The postmark on the entry envelope is the official date of nomination. C. The fee to nominate the litter is $ There will be no refunds. Late nominations will be accepted up to 30 days after whelping date with an additional fee of $ D. The nomination of a litter makes all puppies in the litter eligible for individual nomination. II. NOMINATION OF INDIVIDUAL PUPPY A. Nomination must be made by the legal owner or co-owner of the puppy as of the date of nomination. B. Nomination must be made on or before four (4) months of age. The postmark on the envelope is the official date of nomination. C. The fee is $25.00 for each puppy nominated. There will be no refunds. Late nominations will be accepted up to 30 days for an additional fee of $ D. An entered litter may be individually nominated by the breeder before puppies are sold by paying the fee for each puppy and supplying whelping date, name, sex and color for each puppy. If neither litter registration number of individual registration number is available at the time of nomination, this must be supplied as soon as available and in no case later than nine weeks before the Futurity judging. E. Any changes in the identifying information which will be included in the Catalog must be received by the Futurity Director six (6) weeks prior to Futurity Judging. Failure to provide such information will result in disqualification. III. REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER JUDGING A. The puppy must be entered in one of the regular classes, either in conformation or obedience at the STCA National Specialty Show. All entries must be paid in full. B. Futurity entry must be indicated as an additional class. C. Futurity entry must include age division (e.g., Futurity 6-9, etc.) Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18,

8 D. Futurity Classes range in age from six months and up. The classes will be 6-9, 9-12, 12-15, and 15 & up. E. Puppies are eligible only for the First Futurity Show that is held in conjunction with the STCA Specialty Show held on or after the date the puppy reaches six (6) months of age. F. Professional handlers may only show puppies bred and owned by them. IV. CLASS DIVISIONS A. There are four age divisions; 6-9, 9-12, 12-15, and 15 & up. B. Each age group is then divided by sex. C. First through Fourth placements are made in the judging of each class. Classification Puppy Dogs, months & under 9 months Junior Dogs, months & under 15 months Puppy Dogs, months & under 12 months Junior Dogs, months & over (Same Classes for Bitches) V. SEQUENCE OF JUDGING A. Judging sequence for each age division will be Dogs 6-9, 9-12, and 15 & up and then Bitches 6-9, 9-12, 12-15, 15 & up. B. Best Dog in Futurity and Best Bitch in Futurity are selected from the winners of the 6-9, 9-12, 12-15, 15 & up classes. After judging of dogs and bitches is complete the Best Dog and Best Bitch in Futurity will enter the ring together for presentation with no further judgement taking place. VI. TROPHIES AND RIBBONS A. A Ribbon & Medallion will be provided for each placement and a Rosette for Best Dog and Best Bitch in Futurity. B. Breed Figure on a Walnut Base will be awarded to the breeder of Best Dog and Best Bitch in Futurity. $50.00 in Cash will be awarded to the owner of the Best Dog in Futurity and Best Bitch in Futurity. C. Other trophies and rosettes may be awarded at the discretion of the National Specialty Futurity Committee. FUTURITY PRIZES Best Dog in Futurity. Rosette & Bronze Statue. Best Bitch in Futurity. Rosette & Bronze Statue. Breeder of Best Dog in Futurity. Dannyquest American Staffordshire Terrier Trophy. Breeder of Best Bitch in Futurity. Dannyquest American Staffordshire Terrier Trophy. Owner of Best Dog in Futurity. $50.00 Cash. Owner of Best Bitch in Futurity. $50.00 Cash. First through Fourth in Each Futurity Class. Ribbon. CHALLENGE TROPHIES Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed. The HOlly Challenge Trophy an Antique Silver Plate Cup on Wooden Base offered by R. Paco Zanoia & Evelyn M. Heath in memory of Intl./Am. Ch. De Paco XZ Hollywood Dream. For permanent possession to be won three times by the same owner not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows. The Staffordshire Terrier Club of America to retain ownership and possession of the trophy until it has been retired. Winner's name to be Engraved on Trophy Base. Breeder of Best Bred by Exhibitor. The TEXAS GULF COAST ASTC Challenge Trophy is offered in memory of Hendrix Harper, an Etched Crystal Glass Lotus Cut Vase on a Wooden Base to the Breeder or Breeders winning Best Bred by Exhibitor. For permanent possession to be won three times by the same owner not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows. The Staffordshire Terrier Club of America to retain ownership and possession of the trophy until it has been retired. Winner's name to be Engraved on Trophy Base. BREED PRIZES The Staffordshire Terrier Club of America offers a Rosette for Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Bitch, Select Dog, Select Bitch, Best Puppy, Best of Opposite Sex to Best Puppy, Best Bred by Exhibitor, Best of Opposite Sex to Best Bred by Exhibitor, Best Veteran, Best of Opposite Sex to Best Veteran and First through Fourth in Each Regular & Non-Regular Class.. Best of Breed. $ Canine Chronicle Gift Certificate, Camelia Rolea Medal & Custom Life-Size Painting. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed. Camelia Rolea Medal. Best of Winners. Camelia Rolea Medal. Winners Dog & Bitch. Hand Painted Leather Piece by Jose Gutierrez & Camelia Rolea Medal. Reserve Winners Dog & Bitch. Camelia Rolea Medal. Select Dog & Bitch. Camelia Rolea Medal. 8 - Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18, 2018

9 Best Puppy. Camelia Rolea Medal. Best Bred by Exhibitor. Camelia Rolea Medal. First in Each Regular Class. Camelia Rolea Pin & 50% Off Coupon for Artists Medals & Pins. Second through Fourth in Each Regular Class. Camelia Rolea Pin. Best Veteran. Camelia Rolea Medal. Best Owner-Handled. Camelia Rolea Medal. First in Each Veteran Dog & Bitch Class. Camelia Rolea Pin & 50% Off Coupon for Artists Medals & Pins. Second through Fourth in Each Veteran Dog & Bitch Class. Camelia Rolea Pin. Stud Dogs. First, Camelia Rolea Medal. Second through Fourth, Camelia Rolea Pin. Brood Bitches. First, Camelia Rolea Medal. Second through Fourth, Camelia Rolea Pin. Brace. First, Camelia Rolea Medal. Second through Fourth, Camelia Rolea Pin. Awards of Merit. At the discretion of the judge, will offer up to ten (10) Awards of Merit. All those in Best of Breed Competition shall be eligible to receive an Award of Merit, except the Best of Breed Winner, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Winner & Best of Winners. A Rosette & Camelia Rolea Medal are offered for each recipient of Awards of Merit JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION Junior Handlers who win a third Novice Class with competition present or a first place in Novice without competition leading to a Best Junior award with competition would count as one win towards moving to Open, after the closing of entries for a show, are required to transfer their entry from the Novice Class to the Open Class. Must notify the Superintendent/Show Secretary prior to the judging of the class at the show. AKC Junior Handler Numbers are now required for entry in Junior Showmanship Competition. Numbers may be obtained from the American Kennel Club - PHONE: (919) For additional information contact American Kennel Club, Junior Showmanship, P.O. Box , Raleigh, NC Phone (919) or juniors@akc.org. Entry blank MUST be filled out with the necessary information, otherwise the entry in Junior Showmanship will not be accepted. 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 First Places in a Novice Junior Showmanship Class with competition present 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, at the time entries close, have won three First Places in a Novice Junior Showmanship Class with competition present at 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 60 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 must change their entry the day of the show if entries have already closed. Once the eligibility time frame for that year has passed all participants return to the Open Class to compete for the following year. NOTICE JUNIORS WITH A DOG ALSO ENTERED IN ANOTHER CLASS OFFERED AT THIS SHOW WHO SUBSTITUTE A DOG NOT ENTERED IN THIS SHOW MUST REMIT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP ONLY AND JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP AS AN ADDITIONAL CLASS ENTRY FEE. JUNIORS WHO HAVE ENTERED JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP ONLY WHO THEN SUBSTITUTE ANOTHER DOG WILL NOT BE CHARGED A FURTHER FEE. PRIZES Best Junior Handler. Rosette & Camelia Rolea Medal. Reserve Best Junior Handler. Rosette & Camelia Rolea Medal. First in Each Class. $25.00 Visa Gift Card. Second through Fourth in Each Class. $15.00 Visa Gift Card. Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18,

10 National Host Hotel Holiday Inn Dublin Pleasanton 6680 Regional St., Dublin, CA Reserve your room! (925) You must ask for the Staffordshire Terrier Club of America rate. Directions to Hotel from Airport San Francisco, CA: Take US-101 S, CA-92 E., I-880 N. and I-580 E. to Foothill Rd./San Ramon Rd. in Pleasanton. Take Exit 44A from I-580 E. Continue on San Ramon Rd. Drive to Regional St. in Dublin. Directions to Hotel from Airport San Jose, CA: Get on I-880 N. from Airport Blvd. and Coleman Ave. Continue on I-880 N. Take I-680 N. to San Ramon Rd. in Alameda County. Take Exit 44A from I-580 W. Continue on San Ramon Rd. Drive to Regional St. in Dublin. National Show Site Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA Directions from the Host Hotel: Get on I-680 S. in Pleasanton from Dublin Blvd. Follow I-680 S. to Bernal Ave., take Exit 26 from I-680 S. Continue on Bernal Ave. to Pleasanton Ave. National STCA Banquet Holiday Inn Dublin Pleasanton 6680 Regional St., Dublin, CA Contact: Samantha Whitlow (727) STCA Ringside Mentoring The Staffordshire Terrier Club of America will be sponsoring Ringside Mentoring during the Regional and National Specialties. For further information, please contact Sara Nugent (713) National Obedience & Rally Trials The Staffordshire Terrier Club of America will consider the American Staffordshire Terrier Obedience and Rally entries at the Skyline Dog Fanciers of San Mateo County on Friday, October 19, 2018 as its National Obedience and Rally Trials. Please see separate Harvest Moon Cluster Premium List for complete information on judges and prizes offered Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18, 2018

11 Unloading & Parking Information Unloading is through BOTH the Main Gate off Pleasanton Avenue and Gate 12 off Valley Avenue. Any exhibitor may drive onto the grounds to unload between 6:00 A.M. and 7:15 A.M. Please leave your headlights on while on the grounds. All vehicles must be off the grounds by 7:30 A.M. or they will be towed. Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time as for obvious safety reasons this time cannot be extended. Except for medical emergencies no vehicles may drive onto the show grounds after 7:15 A.M. You may drive back onto the grounds to load up only after all judging in your area has concluded. After 7:15 A.M. an unloading loop will be open all day between the Young California Building and the Exhibition Buildings (accessed through the main paved parking lot) and through the tunnel in the back for the North Forty rings. HARVEST MOON CLASSIC OVERNIGHT RV PARKING FORM We ask all exhibitors to be patient with us as we are dealing with new Fairgrounds' on-site rules. We are the only event still permitted to park on the grounds so we are doing our best to make this work for all involved. All RV parking is through Gate 12 off Valley Avenue. Make the first right after passing the Watch & Wager Building and follow the signs. Do not proceed to your RV parking space without an escort. $50.00 per night for a 20 x 40 space. If your vehicle is larger you must buy two spaces. Reserved Box Van day parking $ Unreserved RV Overnight Parking in large paved parking lot is $55.00 per night. All reservations after the deadline will be considered non-reserved and the nightly rate of $55.00 will apply. Electrical hookups not guaranteed. If available in your area you will be charged $40.00 for electrical. Del Valle does not make a profit on RV parking; we are simply passing along to you what we are charged. Trailers and tow units will be required to be unhitched. Tagalong vehicles will be parked in a special area. All vehicles must have a working fire extinguisher, be self-contained and no discharge of gray water permitted. No electrical cords permitted across paths or roadways. Persons who break open locked boxes or otherwise damage property in order to find electricity will be held responsible for damage and may be asked to leave. No running of generators after 11:00 P.M. or before 5:00 A.M. Those wishing to park together must send reservations in together, however there is no guarantee that we can accommodate all requests. All parking is at your own risk. Neither the Alameda Co. Fair Assn. or Harvest Moon Classic assumes any responsibility for fire, theft, and/or loss of vehicles or their contents. The Cluster reserves the right to withdraw parking privileges, without return of parking or entry fees, for anyone who cannot abide by these rules or who resorts to abusive language or actions. Violators may be subject to Event Committee charges. Reserved RV overnight parking hours: Wednesday 2:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., Thursday & Friday 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Saturday 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. If your assigned spot is on the show grounds you will have to wait until judging in that area concludes as no moving vehicles permitted past active rings. RV OVERNIGHT PARKING RESERVATION FORM Make check payable to Harvest Moon Classic Include a stamped self-addressed envelope and mail to: Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore c/o Mike Zury, Knoll Ln., Carmel, CA Phone (831) delvalle@dogshowparking.com Overnight parking reservations must be received by October 3, 2018 Wed.* Thurs. Fri. Sat. = $...enclosed *NOTE: Wednesday Night only available for Thursday Specialty Exhibitors Only! Overnight RV parking for nights not listed above is by contract with the Alameda County Fairgrounds directly. Please contact their Main Office to make arrangements. Name... Address... City/State/Zip... Phone ( ) Vehicle type/length: Motor Home... feet 5th Wheel...feet Slide Out?... feet Wide, on which side?... Truck/Van & Trailer... feet Box/Van...feet Primary breed(s) shown...preferred parking area... I wish to have power (20 amp) if available. I will pay $40.00 at the check-in gate. YES NO Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18,

12 ~~ Don't Miss - Same Location ~~ all-breed dog shows, obedience trials & rally trials Harvest moon cluster Skyline Dog fanciers of san mateo COUNTY - fri., Oct. 19, 2018 & Del valle dog club of livermore - SAT. & sun., oct. 20 & 21, 2018 MB-F, Inc., Superintendent, P.O. Box 605, Pinole, CA Hand delivered entries to: 2661 Henry Ave., Pinole, CA Telephone inquiries (510) (Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) Fax entries SHO-FAXS On-line entries at Entries Close: 12:00 Noon (PDT), Wednesday, OCTOBER 3, 2018 Attention Owners/Exhibitors of Foreign Registered Dogs If you are the owner/exhibitor of a dog registered with a foreign registry (not yet dual registered with AKC) please review the eligibility requirements in The Rules Applying to Dog Shows, chapter 11 section 1. The dog show rules are posted on the AKC Web site at Most important to note are the following: 1. Dogs must be individually registered with the American Kennel Club by the day of the event to be eligible for exhibit in the Bred by Exhibitor class. 2. Dogs are eligible to compete in AKC events using the foreign registration for a period of 30 days. That 30-day period begins with the date of first exhibit, regardless of whether the dog earned any points or awards. To continue to compete in AKC events beyond the initial 30-day period the dog must be either individually AKC registered or by the date of the event have been granted an extension to exhibit using the foreign registration. The owner or agent can request an extension using the form found on the AKC Web site at If you have question or need assistance with registration or obtaining an extension, please contact the AKC Special Services Department at: awards@akc.org or (919) (followed by selecting option 4). NOTE: MB-F, Inc. accepts entries for AKC events in accordance with the latest Agreement, entry form instructions and Rules Applying to Dog Shows (rules) of the American Kennel Club. From time to time these are subject to change. In the event of a discrepancy in these entry form instructions, Agreement and rules versus the text within the entry form you sign and submit, the AKC Agreement, entry form instructions and rules in effect at the time these entries close will take precedence. A judge requesting the use of a ramp must give notice to the show superintendent/show secretary prior to judging. AKC approval is not required. The entire entry in a breed is to be examined in the same manner (ground, table, or ramp). At the discretion of the judge, the following breed may be judged on the ground or on a ramp through all levels of competition including Group and Best in Show judging: American Staffordshire Terriers. This extends to all conformation competition at AKC conformation dog shows and any AKC event where a conformation title may be earned. This policy includes Group, BIS, Junior Showmanship, the 4 6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS), and all other special attractions that offer Group and BIS competitions. Ramps can be used in emergency situations to judge any breed. In an emergency situation, where use of a ramp is not indicated in the premium list, an exhibitor has the option of withdrawing their entry and receiving a refund. For the judging of juniors the ramp may be used at the discretion of the judge for the ramp optional breeds Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18, 2018

13 Grooming & Setups THERE IS TO BE ABSOLUTELY NO TAPE PUT ON THE FLOOR OF ANY BUILDINGS. THERE WILL BE A FINE OF $ ASSESSED TO ANYONE FOUND DOING SO. Dogs and Equipment may be left in these buildings overnight but you do so entirely at your own risk. Please mark the top of each crate with the phone number where you may be reached should any problems arise in your absence. Neither the Officers & Directors, Employees & Members of the Alameda County Fairgrounds, MB-F, Inc., Skyline Dog Fanciers of San Mateo County and the Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore assumes any responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged property or dogs. Please stack crates and conserve space in consideration of others. A security guard will be roaming the grounds overnight. Building A - will open on Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. for American Staffordshire Terrier & Cairn Terrier exhibitors only. All other exhibitors welcome after 2:00 P.M. on Thursday. Building B will open on Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. only for exhibitors exhibiting at Thursday Independent Specialties. All other exhibitors welcome after 2:00 P.M. on Thursday. No grooming or setups will be permitted in Building B. Setup and grooming permitted under covered exterior of this building. Limited setups in Building B for the Toy Group Show on Thursday and the designated specialties on Saturday will be permitted. Areas will be marked by the club. Do not put down any taping of your own. All specialty club equipment, decorations, etc. must be removed after your specialty is completed and no later than 7:00 P.M. that evening. Anything left behind will be moved to a corner of Building A. Building C (for Obedience and Rally exhibitors only) will open Thursday at 2:00 P.M. Building O (for Poodle exhibitors only) will open Thursday at 2:00 P.M. Building R (for English Springer Spaniel & Pug exhibitors only) will open Thursday at 2:00 P.M. Building P (for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel exhibitors only) will open Friday at 2:00 P.M. Anyone setting up in any of these buildings prior to the posted opening of that building will be asked to move their dogs and equipment out. Ex-Pens & Cocker Pens are not permitted in any building. However in the event of significant rain, expens will be allowed inside all buildings except Building B. Only Cocker pens with plastic underneath and shavings on top are permitted in Building A. These must be kept scrupulously clean at all times. All buildings will be locked at 10:00 P.M. and will be reopened between 5:30 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. The Club and its Superintendent caution all persons entering the show site and show grounds against all hazards which may exist, including, but not limited to: Condition of the site/grounds, parking/loading/ unloading areas, entrances, floors and stairways, elevators and escalators, floor coverings, walkways, tenting/canopies, electrical appliances, cords and fittings, exercise pens, and the presence of animals. All persons should take into consideration this is a sporting event and dress, act and exercise caution appropriate for the activity involved. All persons entering the show, the grounds, site and show areas for whatever purpose do so entirely at their own risk. By virtue of entering the show, the entrant has indicated their acceptance of the terms listed in this premium list and assumes all risks involved. Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18,

14 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS Telegraph, Telephone (Except Dial-N-Entry ) and Unsigned Entries Cannot Be Accepted. Entries Not On Official AKC Entry Forms, Downloaded and/or Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Mail All Entries With Fees to MB-F, Inc., Superintendent, P.O. Box 605, Pinole, CA Entries received without fees will not be accepted. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as practicable with tickets and/or identification cards. The person accompanying a dog must show tickets of admission and identification before the dog will be received. Should such acknowledgement not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please verify your entry with the MB-F Office in North Carolina. For Hand Delivery, street address: 2661 Henry Avenue, Pinole, CA (510) Entries may be made online - or through Dial-N-Entry - (1-800) or (336) Fax Entries, or SHO-FAXS. Both sides of entry form must be transmitted. Entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the number of pages, what shows and how many dogs per show. Visa/Mastercard/Discover/ American Express number and expiration date, as well as the printed cardholder s name and address must be included on cover sheet. Visa/Mastercard/Discover/American Express number, expiration date and cardholder s name must appear on each entry. Fax entries must be received by the closing hour/date. Fax fee: $4.50 per entry in addition to entry fee. All credit card entries, regardless of method submitted, are processed through the Fax program and are charged the $4.50 administrative fee. This Fax Fee is subject to change without notice. Make All Checks and Money Orders payable to MB-F, Inc. CANADIAN/FOREIGN exhibitors must make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS. When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us to either use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check. Please mail checks or money orders with entries. Superintendent assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. Tabulate carefully. Due to cost of processing, no refunds $4.00 and under will be made. An AKC Recording Fee of $.50 first entry only and an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.00 per entry will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial or Tracking Test. An AKC Recording Fee of $3.50 will be required for each first entry and $3.00 each additional entry in any Licensed or Member Club Rally Trial. An AKC Event Service Fee of $2.00 per entry will be required for each dog entered at any Open Show. All Recording and Event Service Fees are paid to the American Kennel Club. (There is no Recording Fee or Event Service Fee for Junior Showmanship, Sweepstakes, Futurities, Brace/Team, Multi-Dog Classes or Special Attractions.) No Entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Entry Fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee. If because of riots, wars, strikes, civil disturbances, national emergencies, health emergencies, and the dictates of law enforcement or of the owner(s) of the grounds and/or facilities or other acts beyond the control of the management, it is impossible to open or to complete the event, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, heavy rains, or other circumstances including, but not limited to, the condition of the facilities or grounds and/or the ingress and egress from the grounds, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators. The well-being of dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance and, in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the event before completion, no refund of entry fee will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline (877) Post Dated Checks, Returned Checks and Declined Credit Cards do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Superintendent will add a collection fee to the amount of each returned check or declined card. Subsequent returned checks or declined cards from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. No Refund for Duplicate Entries. Every effort to find all duplicate entries will be made; however, if entry has been processed, no refund will be made. An Administrative Fee of $2.00 will be charged or withheld from refunds for duplicate entries. An Administrative Fee of $2.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries. Errors on Entry Blanks. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such errors, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date. Each Owner and Agent listed on the entry form and/or individual responsible for the dog at a show is bound by the Certification and Agreement on the front and back of the entry form regardless of who may have completed & submitted the entry form. As specified in Chapter 12, Section 4 of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows, information contained on the entry form is required to be published in the club s show catalog. This information is also subject to publication in other media. Dogs May Arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. Judges Will Not Wait for Any Dog Holding Up a Class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called to be judged. All Dogs Present must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the exercising ring. Class Cash Prizes will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must be made in the ring before the judging of that breed is over, and the Superintendent s Office advised at once. The Superintendents and Show- Giving Club disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging of the breed is over. No gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside any building or within 100 feet of any tent in which this dog show is conducted Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - October 18, 2018