2017 BCSA National Specialty Judging Program Revised 8/10/17 - Junior Showmanship judge for Parent Specialty

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1 2017 BCSA Judging Program Revised 8/10/17 - Junior Showmanship judge for Border Collie Society of America Member of the American Kennel Club Show, Junior Showmanship, Sweepstakes, 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy, Obedience Trial and Rally Trial Friday-Saturday, September 8-9, 2017 Event # , , , , Show, Junior Showmanship, Obedience Trial and Rally Trial Sunday, September 10, 2017 Event # , , Border Collie Society of America Officers and Directors President... Linda Ramas Vice-President... Danielle Davis Treasurer...Adrian Smith Recording Secretary...Jamie Jackson-Swanson Corresponding Secretary...Kathy Sours 3821 W Charter Oak Rd, Peoria, IL Board Member...Wade Campbell Board Member... Robert Tainsch Past President...Ronni Delay AKC Delegate... Lisa Pruka Carolyn Johnson Lab Tested Secretary Services Event Committees Co-Chair... Karen Marquardt...12 Seasons Dr, Desmet, ID 83824, 2017specialty@bordercolliesociety.com Co-Chair... Linda Ramas Tipple Rd, Rockford, IL 61102, 2017specialty@bordercolliesociety.com Conformation Chair... Carol Clark W Commercial St, Waverly, MO 64096, ctotis@embarqmail.com Obedience/Rally Chair...Liz Hunter S Edward Ct, Eureka, MO 63025, scraper258@att.net Conformation/Obedience/Rally Event Committees Carol Clark, Liz Hunter, Karen Marquardt, Kasie McGee, Linda Ramas Event Secretary 632 N Forest Ave (Tel) Webster Groves, MO (FAX) carolyn.johnson@labtestedsecretary.com Emergency Info Purina Farms Event Center 300 Checkerboard Loop Gray Summit, MO Show Hours: 7 am to 30 minutes after the completion of judging Indoors Unbenched Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for holding this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Gina N DiNardo, Secretary For emergency assistance, call 911. If an emergency occurs at Purina Farms, after calling 911, please call a security guard at , ext 188. Veterinarian On Call John Stoltz DVM, Washington Veterinary Clinic 5585 Highway 100, Washington, MO Directions from trial site: At main gate, turn right onto Hwy MM. Turn right onto Hwy 100. Take I-44 west to Exit #251 Hwy 100. Continue on Hwy mi to Brookview Dr. Turn right onto Brookview, then right into clinic. Animal Emergency Clinic 9937 Big Bend Blvd, Kirkwood, MO Directions from trial site: Turn right on MM. Turn right on Hwy 100. Take I-44 east toward St Louis. Take Exit #278 and turn right on Big Bend. Clinic is on left past stoplight, 0.25 miles.

2 Judges Mrs Linn Klingel Brown # th St W, Inver Grove Heights, MN Mr Steve Dobbins # State Road C, Fulton, MO Ms Noel Sieh th Ave, Plattsmouth, NE Mr Robert J Squires # Lauren Ct, Webster, NY Mr Richard A Strong # Cardinal Cv N, Indianapolis, IN Mrs Samantha Douglass Taylor # PO Box 415, Buninyong, Vic, AUS Mrs Sandra Walker # Kingland Rd, Stow, MA Entries There are a total of 2382 entries in herding, agility, conformation, junior showmanship, sweepstakes, 4-6 month puppy, obedience and rally. Venue Dogs Entries Herding Agility Junior showmanship 5 10 Conformation Sweepstakes Month Beginner Puppy 8 8 Obedience Rally Photography Herding / Agility / Obedience / Rally Pet Personalities.com - Photography by Alissa PO Box 7504, Gurnee, IL Conformation RingTime Media Frank Horvath Orshi Horvath frank@ringtime.com orshi@ringtime.com All first place winners and major award winners are REQUIRED to have a photograph taken by the official show photographer. That photo is paid for by BCSA and becomes the property of BCSA, which reserves the right to use all photographs in publishing show results in Borderlines. Anyone who desires a PERSONAL copy of the photo is requested to advise the photographer of this fact at the time the photo is taken. The photo is to be paid for at the time the order is placed. The photographer will be uploading photographs during the evening hours from the day s events onto a website for ordering and purchasing. Information on how to order show photographs will be available at the Photographer s Booth in the Purina Event Center and at the herding grounds. Show This show will be held indoors. Event hours: 7:00 am to 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event each day. There are 214 dogs entered in conformation and 332 entries. There are 124 dogs competing in the AKC Owner-Handler competition. There are 58 dogs entered in obedience and 74 entries. There are 48 dogs entered in Rally and 66 entries. Friday, September 8, 2017 Ring 1 Judge: Noel Sieh (108) 8:30 am Puppy Sweepstakes (51) mo Puppy Dog mo Puppy Dog mo Junior Dog mo Junior Dog mo Puppy Bitch mo Puppy Bitch mo Junior Bitch mo Junior Bitch Runner-Up to To follow Working Dog Sweepstakes (7) 3 Working Dog, 18 mo and Over 4 Working Bitch, 18 mo and Over Runner-Up to To follow Bred By Exhibitor Sweepstakes (34) mo Dog mo and Over Dog mo Bitch mo and Over Bitch Runner-Up to To follow Dual Champion Sweepstakes (1) 1 Dual Champion Bitch To follow Veteran Sweepstakes (15) yr Dog 3 10 yr and Over Dog yr Bitch 3 10 yr and Over Bitch Runner-Up to Ring 1 Judge: Sandra Walker (8) To follow 4-6 mo Beginnger Puppy mo Beginner Puppy Best 4-6 mo Beginner Puppy Best of Opposite Sex Ring 1 Judge: Linn Klingel Brown (50) 1:00 pm Regular Dogs (50) 4 Puppy 6-9 mo Dog 8 Puppy 9-12 mo Dog mo Dog 1 Amateur-Owner-Handler Dog 14 Bred-by-Exhibitor Dog 1 American-bred Dog 7 Open Dog, Black & White 2 Open Dog, AOAC Winners Dog Ring 2 Judge: Richard Strong (119) Rally Trial 8:00 am Rally Excellent Briefi ng 19 Rally Excellent B (1301, , 1313, ) 9:10 am Rally Advanced Briefi ing 23 Rally Advanced B ( , ) 10:30 am Rally Novice Briefi ng 22 Rally Novice B ( ) 2 Rally Novice A ( ) All Placement Winners are required by BCSA to have a picture taken by Show Photographer.

3 Ring 1 Judge: Linn Klingel Brown (166) 8:45 am Junior Showmanship (5) 1 Novice Junior 1 Novice Intermediate 1 Open Junior 1 Open Intermediate 1 Open Senior Best Junior Handler 9:00 am Regular Bitches (62) 13 Puppy 6-9 mo Bitch 6 Puppy 9-12 mo Bitch mo Bitch 18 Bred-by-Exhibitor Bitch 6 American-bred Bitch 11 Open Bitch, Black & White 4 Open Bitch, AOAC Winners Bitch 2 Veteran Dog, 7-10 yr 3 Veteran Dog, 10 yr and Over 11 Veteran Bitch, 7-10 yr 4 Veteran Bitch, 10 yr and Over 1 Herding Titled Dog 4 Herding Titled Champion Dog 3 Herding Titled Champion Bitch 28 Best of Breed Dogs 34 Best of Breed Bitches Best Bred-By-Exhibitor Best Veteran Best Owner Handler 6 Stud Dog 3 Brood Bitch Show (cont) Saturday, September 9, 2017 Ring 2 Judge: Richard Strong (32) 8:30 am 10 Utility B ( , 407, , 417, ) 9:55 am 2 Utility A (410, 415) 10:10 am 3 Preferred Utility ( ) 10:35 am Preferred Novice Briefi ng 3 Preferred Novice ( ) 11:00 am Beginner Novice A/B Brieding 10 Beginner Novice B ( ) 1 Beginner Novice A (601) After noon 2 Veteran Obedience ( ) 1 Team Obedience (901) Ring 3 Judge: Robert J Squires (42) 8:30 am 6 Preferred Open ( ) 9:15 am 4 Open A ( ) 9:45 am 18 Open B ( , 416, ) 12:00 pm 1 Versatility (671) After noon 2 Graduate Novice ( ) 8 Novice B ( Novice A Briefi ng 3 Novice A ( ) Show This show will be held indoors. Event hours: 7:00 am to 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event each day. There are 158 dogs entered in conformation and 150 entries. There are 94 dogs competing in the AKC Owner-Handled competition. There are 45 dogs entered in obedience and 62 entries. There are 39 dogs entered in Rally and 53 entries. Friday, September 8, 2017 Ring 2 Judge: Richard Strong (119) Rally Trial 12:30 pm Rally Excellent Briefi ng 16 Rally Excellent B (1301, , 1306, , 1313, , 1325) Rally Advanced Briefi ing 18 Rally Advanced B ( , 1306, , , , , 1325) Rally Novice Briefi ng 17 Rally Novice B (1202, , 1208, , ) 2 Rally Novice A (1101, 1103) All Placement Winners are required by BCSA to have a picture taken by Show Photographer. All Placement Winners are required by BCSA to have a picture taken by Show Photographer. Show photography shall consist of taking photographs of the exhibitor and dog(s) with the judge(s) at the termination of each conformation event or class (and performance events whenever possible). Venues and times may confl ict but this photographer will be happy to offer photos at a later time in or near the official photography booth/setup.

4 Ring 1 Judge: Steve Dobbins (5) 9:00 am Junior Showmanship (5) 1 Novice Junior 1 Novice Intermediate 1 Open Junior 1 Open Intermediate 1 Open Senior Best Junior Handler Ring 1 Judge: Samantha Douglass Taylor (155) To follow Regular Dogs (42) 3 Puppy 6-9 mo Dog 7 Puppy 9-12 mo Dog mo Dog 1 Amateur-Owner-Handler Dog 11 Bred-by-Exhibitor Dog 2 American-bred 7 Open Dog, Black & White 1 Open Dog, AOAC Winners Dog To follow Regular Bitches (45) 8 Puppy 6-9 mo Bitch 5 Puppy 9-12 mo Bitch mo Bitch 12 Bred-by-Exhibitor Bitch 5 American-bred Bitch 9 Open Bitch, Black & White 3 Open Bitch, AOAC Winners Bitch 1 Veteran Dog, 7-10 yr 3 Veteran Dog, 10 yr and Over 7 Veteran Bitch, 7-10 yr 1 Veteran Bitch, 10 yr and Over 26 Best of Breed Dogs 30 Best of Breed Bitches Best Veteran Best Owner Handler Show (cont) Sunday, September 10, 2017 Ring 2 Judge: Richard Strong (37) 9:00 am 6 Preferred Open ( ) 9:45 am 3 Open A ( ) 10:00 am 18 Open B ( , 416, ) 12:00 pm 2 Graduate Novice ( ) After noon 5 Novice B ( , , 208) Novice A Briefi ng 3 Novice A ( ) Ring 3 Judge: Robert J Squires (25) 9:00 am 10 Utility B ( , 407, , 417, ) 10:20 am 2 Utility A (410, 415) 10:35 am 2 Preferred Utility (571, 573) 10:50 am Preferred Novice Briefi ng 2 Preferred Novice ( ) 11:10 am Beginner Novice A/B Brieding 6 Beginner Novice B ( , ) 1 Beginner Novice A (601) 11:50 am 2 Veteran Obedience ( ) All Placement Winners are required by BCSA to have a picture taken by Show Photographer. Transfer Information Transfers will be allowed according to the AKC Regulations, provided that the written request is received at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the show. notice is acceptable. Jump Height Order Obedience and Rally classes will be run short to tall all days. Notice to Exhibitors The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this event, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualifi ed, excused, or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee. The Border Collie Society of America may cancel this event in extreme weather conditions. Entry fees will not be refunded if the event cannot be opened or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbance, fi re, an act of God, public emergency, an act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Since bitches in season are not allowed to compete in AKC Obedience or Rally Trials, the club will refund all but $5.00 of the entry fee per day for bitches unable to compete for that reason. The Event Secretary must receive written notifi cation by letter hand-delivered, ed, or postmarked at least 30 minutes before the trial commences. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. There is a $20 returned check fee. No refunds will be issued for overpayment of less than $10. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Event Committee, be asked to leave the event site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. All dogs must be on leash or crated at all times except when in the ring. Dogs need be present only for scheduled judging and will be released if not needed for further judging. Dogs must be ready for judging. Neither the club nor its Event 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. Entries must be made on Official AKC entry forms or copies and must include the signed Agreement and Rules. Junior Handlers must enter their JH# and complete back of form. Include only AKC titles on entries. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may have made such errors. No entry will be refunded in the event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date. Errors in entries made by the exhibitor cannot be corrected after the closing date. No refunds for duplicate entries. No dogs wrongly entered in a class may be transferred to another class except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows: correction may be made in the sex of a dog, or a dog may be transferred from one division of the Puppy Class to another or between the Puppy and Twelve-to-Eighteen Month Class at a show prior to the judging. A dog determined to be ineligible, by its owner/agent, for the class in which it has been entered may be transferred to an eligible Open Class at a show prior to the judging of any regular conformation class within the sex of that breed or variety, and that dogs which

5 according to their owners records have completed the requirements for a championship after the closing of entries for a show but whose championships are unconfi rmed, may be transferred from one of the regular classes to the Best of Breed or Variety competition, provided this transfer is made by the Superintendent or Show Secretary at least one halfhour prior to the scheduled start of any regular conformation judging at the show. No dog may otherwise be transferred to another class. Dogs under 4 months of age are not permitted on the show grounds of AKC Licensed Events. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites and any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. The Border Collie Society of America does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC entry form for this event. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). Dogs may not be left in the Event Center overnight. Crates may be left. Dogs may not be left in closed vehicles without proper ventilation. If dogs are found in distress, BCSA will take appropriate action. Handbills, circulars or any other printed material may not be sold or distributed at these shows except for BCSA printed materials. No Flexi-leads will be allowed in the building or ring area. No strollers or playpens will be allowed in the building. No gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside any building or within 100 feet of any tent in which this dog show is conducted. The Event Committee reserves the right to remove any roped-off areas and allocate crate and grooming space, if necessary. No one is permitted anywhere that is marked Employees Only and/or No Admittance. No outside food, including alcohol, is permitted at the Event Center. No smoking or vaping is allowed inside the Event Center. Event Center hours: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm. Videotaping All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Border Collie Society of America (BCSA) or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the BCSA. All persons and animals on the Showgrounds and anytime while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant the BCSA the right to photograph, televise, videotape, or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. Special Events Agility Challenge Tuesday, Sep 5 Annual Meeting Wednesday, Sep 6 Judges Education with Herding Demo Thursday, Sep 7 Conformation Top 20 Friday, Sep 8 BCSA Banquet with Parade of Champions Saturday, Sep 9 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 identifi ed by an asterisk in the judge s book, steward s book and 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 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 and be eligible to compete in both the regular as well as the Owner-Handled group. 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. The breed will not be represented in the Owner-Handled Group if there is no eligible dog competing in the Best of Breed or in Best of Winners competition. Remember to check the box near the bottom of the entry form *Professional handlers are defi ned 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 fi ve years. **A current assistant is defi ned as anyone employed by a professional handler on a fulltime basis, or, assisting a professional handler at the show or any show during the cluster/ weekend. See the General Information Booklet on the BCSA website for more details.

6 Conformation Regular classes 1st Prize...Blue Rosette 2nd Prize... Red Rosette 3rd Prize...Yellow Rosette 4th Prize...White Rosette Non-Regular classes 1st Prize...Rose Rosette 2nd Prize...Brown Rosette 3rd Prize... Light Green Rosette 4th Prize... Gray Rosette Winners...Purple Rosette Reserve Winners...Purple & White Rosette Best of Winners... Blue & White Rosette Best of Breed...Purple & Gold Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed...Red & White Rosette Award of Merit...Gold & Green Rosette Select... Light Blue & White Rosette Best Bred-By-Exhibitor... Dark Green Rosette Best Veteran... Dark Green Rosette Best of Breed...Embroidered Towel Best of Opposite Sex...Embroidered Towel Best of Winners...Embroidered Towel Winners...Embroidered Towel Reserve Winners...Embroidered Towel Award of Merit...Embroidered Towel Select...Embroidered Towel Best Bred-By...Embroidered Towel Best Veteran...Embroidered Towel Stud Dog/Brood Bitch...Embroidered Towel 1st Class Placement...Embroidered Towel 2nd-4th Class Placement... Grooming Noose Best of Breed...Water Bucket...Folding Chair Best of Opposite Sex...Water Bucket...Folding Chair Best of Winners...Water Bucket...Folding Chair Winners...Water Bucket Reserve Winners...Water Bucket Award of Merit...Water Bucket Select...Water Bucket Best Veteran...Water Bucket 1st Class Placement...Bowl 2nd-4th Class Placement... Slip Lead National Owner Handler Best Owner-Handled...Maroon Rosette Best Owner-Handled...Metal Artwork Best Owner-Handled...Metal Artwork Junior Showmanship Best Junior... Rose & Green Rosette Best Junior... Border Collie Pin 1st Class Placement... Grooming Noose Best Junior...Water Bucket 1st Class Placement... Slip Lead Sweepstakes...Pink & Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to...lavender Rosette Best In Sweepstakes... Border Collie Pin Runner-up to... Border Collie Pin Division of Entry Money as Prizes Puppy Sweepstakes The club will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. Distribution of the remainder depends upon the number of entries in each class and will be allocated by the following schedule of the percent of the remainder for each class: Placement 1 entry 2 entries 3 entries 4+ entries 1st place 100% 60% 50% 40% 2nd place 40% 30% 30% 3rd place 20% 20% 4th place 10% Veteran / Working Dog / Bred-By / Dual Champion Sweepstakes The club will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. Class winners will win 50% and the remaining placements will evenly split 15% of their respective class entry fees.

7 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Best of Breed...Orange Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed...Lavender Rosette Best of Breed...Toy Best of Opposite to Best of Breed...Toy Obedience Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes...Blue & Gold Rosette High Combined Score in Open B and Utility... Blue & Green Rosette Qualifying Score in Regular classes... Dark Green Rosette Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes... Border Collie Pin High Combined Score in Open B & Utility... Border Collie Pin Highest Scoring Bench Champion of Record in Regular Classes... Border Collie Pin... Perpetual Trophy in memory of Nancie Mages Sponsored by Beth Lane High Scoring Veteran (8 yrs and older) in Regular Classes...Metal Artwork Sponsored by Megan Harrison (Borderpatrol) and Lisa Pruka (Czechmate) 1st Class Placement...Metal Hanger 2nd-4th Class Placement... Slip Lead Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes...Folding Chair High Combined Score in Open B & Utility...Folding Chair Highest Scoring Bench Champion of Record in Regular Classes...Folding Chair Sponsored by Lara Avery 1st Class Placement...Dog Bowl 2nd-4th Class Placement... Slip Lead Purina is pleased to be the official sponsor. Purina. Chosen by Champions. Border Collie Society of America Conformation Best of Breed...Purina Pro Plan Best in Show Grooming Bag Best of Opposite...Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Winners...Purina Pro Plan Grooming Caddy Select... Purina Pro Plan Blanket Class Winners...Purina Pro Plan Thermal Sack Puppy / Veteran / Working Dog / Bred-By / Dual Champion Sweepstakes... Purina Pro Plan Trunk Organizer Junior Showmanship Best Junior...Purina Pro Plan Grooming Apron Obedience High Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes... Purina Pro Plan Blanket Highest Combined Score from Open B and Utility... Purina Pro Plan Blanket Rally Class Winners... Purina Pro Plan Slip Lead All Purina prizes, if not awarded in the ring, must be picked up during the event at the Pro Plan booth. Presentation of the winning ribbon is required. Purina reserves the right to make prize substitutions of equal or greater value in the event a specifi c listed prize is not available. A qualifying score is required for all awards. Rally Qualifying Score in Regular classes... Dark Green Rosette High Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B...Metal Hanger 1st Class Placement...Metal Hanger 2nd-4th Class Placement... Slip Lead High Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B...Water Bucket 1st Class Placement...Dog Bowl 2nd-4th Class Placement...Medallion with ribbon A qualifying score is required for all awards.

8 Accommodations HOST HOTELS: Holiday Inn at Six Flags, I-44 at Allenton, Eureka, MO (I-44, Exit 261) , Comfort Inn, 1320 Thornton St, Pacifi c, MO (I-44, Exit 257) $10/day per pet, 2 dog limit America s Best Inn at Six Flags, 1725 West 5th St, Eureka, MO (Exit 261) $5/day per dog Eureka Super 8, 1733 West Fifth St, Eureka, MO (I-44, Exit 261) $10/day per dog Wildwood Town Center Hotel, 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO $25/day per dog Drury Inn, I-44 and Hwy 141, Valley Park, MO (I-44, Exit 272) , $10 cleaning fee, $10/day per dog, 2 dog limit Best Western Plus, 2621 East Fifth St, Washington, MO $15/day per dog, 2 dog limit Super 8 St Clair, 1010 S Outer Road St, St Clair, MO (I-44, Exit 240) , Budget Lodging, 866 S Outer Road, St Clair, MO (I-44, Exit 240) No pet fee if you stay 2 nights NOTE: Some motels may charge a pet fee or have limits on size. Please check the BCSA website for Host Hotel Policies. RVs Purina s spacious camping area south of the Event Center accommodates all size RV s and has electrical and water hook-ups. RV Parking pre-registration must be postmarked by July 31. No refunds after July 31. Camping will be $35/night ($30/night if more than 4 nights). Registration form and online registration available at accommodations/ Please contact Sharon Eklund for additional information at gchbcs@ aol.com. RV Rentals are available. See for information. Directions From North/East/South: Take I-44 to Gray Summit/Hwy 100 Exit 253. Turn east on Hwy 100. After approximately ½ mile, turn left on MM at gas station. The new entrance to Purina Farms is approximately ½ mile on left, just past the herding fi elds. From West: Take I-70 to Hwy 47, Exit 193. Take Hwy 47 south to Hwy 100. Continue on 100 to I-44 east. Take I-44 east one exit to Gray Summit. Follow directions above. Guest Rules Building Hours Regular building hours are 6 a.m. 6 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Clean-up Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. This includes properly disposing of waste and using designated relief areas and the public x-pen area on the East side of the Gateway Hall for all elimination needs. Designated stations throughout the facility should be used appropriately (i.e. watering station should not be used for waste or other materials) RV Lots There is a nightly charge for use of full-service RV spots. Reservations should be made through the club/ group or organization hosting the event. All RV exhibitors are asked to check-in upon their arrival with a club member. Show grounds open at noon or 3p.m. on the designated set-up day for the event depending on what is refl ected in the rental contract. Any RVs arriving before that time will have to park in an open spot in the overfl ow RV lot or at the Outdoor Agility Field. Quiet hours are from 11p.m. 6a.m. No RVs may move during designated quiet hour. Spaces in the overfl ow RV lot (#11-44), near the main show fi eld, are free and fi rst-come; fi rst served. Each spot offers electric (30amp and 50amp) at no cost. Rentals in the overfl ow lot should be dropped in any open spot. The rental company is responsible for notifying the renter of the space #. Space #s 1-10 are reserved for events taking place in the main show fi eld, and are always reserved for earthdog activities taking place at the Go To Ground dens unless permission is given otherwise by Purina Farms management. Only cars (max of 2) affiliated with the RVs parked in the spots will be allowed to park in the same spot in the RV lot. Any cars not affiliated with the RVs in the spots will be asked to move or be towed at the owner s expense. In case of a medical emergency in the RV lot in the evening or after hours, exhibitors needing medical attention should leave the lights on their RVs allowing the response team to easily identify the appropriate vehicle. If you choose to grill near your camper, then please let the coals burn out overnight, bag them the next day and put them in a trash barrel. For safety reasons, no campfi res are allowed on the property. In case of inclement weather, see the inclement weather procedures section of the rules. Vehicles Exhibitors may not bring or use motorized vehicles on the property unless a medical condition requires the use of one. Documentation must be presented upon request by Purina Farms staff. A club can rent motorized vehicles for Club use to help shuttle exhibitors around the property Golf carts may not be parked on sidewalks. Grooming 20 amps of electric service available per assigned space All grooming in The Great Hall must be on 4mil plastic that covers the fl oor. Please assess grooming tables to make sure they won t damage facility fl oors. Rubber caps for the tables are available if tables appear like they will damage the fl ooring. Purina Farms provides complimentary equipment for conformation, obedience, rally and agility. All food and beverages Need to be purchased through the on-site food service and catering company. No outside food or beverage, or outside food service/catering company, is allowed on the Purina Farms property (Unless Club receives written permission from Purina Farms management) Any violation will be reported to the AKC or the appropriate sanctioned organization/group of the event Crating Crating in The Great Hall is determined by the Club/Group/Organization hosting the event. It will not be dictated or enforced by Purina Farms. All crates must be on a solid type of matting that won t allow liquids or other substances to seep through on to the fl oor Security and overnight crating is at the Club s discretion Dogs may only stay overnight in the facility if the Club/Group/Organization has arranged for overnight security through Purina Farms. It is at the discretion of the Club/Group/Organization hosting the event. Any dog staying overnight in the building must have a notecard on its crate clearly displaying a cell phone number of the owner and/handler in case of emergency. Exhibitors may not be in the building after the building closes for the night at either 10p.m. or 11p.m. as posted. Dogs No dogs are allowed, except for service dogs: In the Checkerboard Café, on the second fl oor of the Purina Event Center (unless given prior permission) and in any restroom or human bathing area. All dogs are required to be on-leash at Purina Farms at all times (except when crated or as required to be judged) No swimming (dogs and people) allowed in any ponds on the property No dogs should be left unattended in the off-leash exercise areas or the public outdoor x-pens around

9 the property Parking No parking is allowed in the following areas: Fire lanes, inside either Hall (No vehicles are allowed to drive inside either hall) or on the sidewalks leading into either Hall except where loading and unloading is designated. In addition, no driving is allowed on sidewalks. Driving or parking on any grass at Purina Farms is prohibited All exhibitors must abide by the 15-minute unloading/loading parking time limit designated around the Purina Event Center Supplies Duct tape may not be used in the building. Only painter s tape and gaffer s tape can be used on the fl oor and walls of the facility. General No helium balloons in either Hall. Balloons can be used in the Founder s Room for special events (with approval from the Director of Purina Farms). No glitter or confetti allowed in the facility. Alcohol may not be brought to the Purina Farms Visitor Center. Any exceptions need to be preapproved by Purina Farms management. Purina Farms is a family friendly property and public intoxication is prohibited. No exercise pens allowed around the front and back of the Purina Event Center or the grassy area adjacent to the East side of the Gateway Hall. Overall, exercise pens around the perimeter of the entire building are strongly discouraged. Any exercise pens on designated grassy areas should not have a fl ooring/covering to prevent damage to the grass. All veterinary exams, tests, and medical procedures must take place only in the Service Center. All exhibitors and their dogs must remain on the part of the property owned by Purina Farms. Trespassing on Purina Animal Nutrition property is forbidden. Purina Farms and Purina Animal Nutrition are not affiliated. Property map showing divisions can be provided upon request. ochildren under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, when on the grounds (including the Purina Farms Visitor Center and especially on the balcony at the Purina Event Center). Exhibitors accept personal liability with respect to any claim made in respect to any damage or injury caused by their dog/s or dogs in their possession. No selling of puppies or dogs on the premises. Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in buildings. No hunting, tent camping or swimming is allowed. Weapons of any kind, illegal drugs and fi reworks are not permitted on the premises. Special Notes: Purina Event Center staff reserves the right to refuse entry to any party/person or animal and retains the right to remove any person or persons and/or any animal from the premises in order to ensure the safety of any and all visitors, including dogs and cats. Exhibitors indemnify Purina, the affiliated person/s or businesses conducting the event, against any and all claims of arising that may be leveled against them, jointly or severally, in respect to any damage, injury or loss to persons, pets and/ or property. Inclement Weather In the event a severe weather or tornado warning is issued for the immediate area, Site Security will notify the Purina Farms management team. The team will notify guests, participants and exhibitors of an impending weather event via the public address system and via the storm siren and announcements outside the building. Guests, visitors and exhibitors will be asked to seek cover in designated areas marked as severe weather shelter areas. Designated areas include the center hallway of the Purina Event Center, the inside wall of Gateway Hall and the South stairwell. After the weather event ends, Purina Farms management teams will announce all clear. If weather is extreme after-hours, then security will unlock the Purina Event Center to allow campers to come into the building with dogs at any time. The service center is also open 24/7 for campers to seek shelter. Should the weather look threatening, Purina Farms Security will go around the RV lot to notify campers to seek shelter. Security will also visit the outdoor competition areas around the property to let exhibitors know there is a threat. Important Contact Numbers Security (24 hours) Nestle Purina Headquarters Security (24 hours) Purina Farms Boles Fire Protection District Meramec Ambulance District Washington Veterinary Clinic, Dr. John Stoltz Pacifi c Animal Hospital (24 hours) St. Louis Animal Emergency Clinic (24 hours) Franklin County Sheriff Department St. John s Mercy Hospital Feed your breed. Feeding Purina supports the future of your breed. Feeding high-quality nutrition every day can help support a strong, healthy future not only for your dogs, but for your entire breed. As a Purina Pro Club member, each time you send in weight circles for participating Purina brand dog foods, Purina will donate 10% of the value to help the future of your breed. Since 2002, the Purina Parent Club Partnership program has raised more than $5 million to support canine health research, education and rescue efforts. Learn more at purinaproclub.com/ppcp Trademarks arks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland. Printed in U.S.A.