Premium List FSS/Open Show (Unbenched)

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AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.

In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC,

1 AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE EN- TRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTEN DANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CON- STRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRA- TION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOW- EVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICA BLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCE- DURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGU- LATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, particolor), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which, according to their owners records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e, age division, color division, weight division. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for an event closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any event for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) 5. Mixed Breed dogs entering classes for Agility, Obedience, and Rally trials should mark Breed as All -American Dog/Mixed Breed. Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER Jr. s DATE OF BIRTH By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and 12 will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Entries close at Secretary s office at 11:59 noon on April after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as provided in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Premium List FSS/Open Show (Unbenched) DURHAM KENNEL CLUB (Member of the American Kennel Club) Durham Kennel Club Building 7318 Guess Road, Hillsborough, NC FOUR SHOWS Back to Back Saturday, May Event No Event No Back to Back Sunday, May Event No Event No SHOW HOURS: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm ALL JUDGING WILL BE INDOORS Second Show will begin 30 minutes after First Show Each Day AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been given by the American Kennel Club for 1 the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. Gina M DiNardo, Executive Secretary

2 DURHAM KENNEL CLUB OFFICERS President Nancy Akers Vice-President Tracy Fletcher Treasurer Jodi LaBombard AKC Delegate Linda Wozniak Recording Secretary Lisa Roberts Corresponding Secretary Dale Wisniewski 3610 Walker Road, Hillsborough, NC ~ trievers@centurylink.net BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sharon Pitz Robert Wisniewski Vern Bell Kirk Ridge - EVENT COMMITTEE Shelley Miller, Show Chairperson 6032 Bowater Drive, Hillsborough, NC samiller226@centurylink.net ~ And Officers of the Club Committees Allison Groseclose Lynn Reagan-Hull Joyce McHenry Edward L Wozniak Chief Ring Steward Hospitality Trophies Equipment & Grounds - VETERINARIAN (ON CALL) Triangle Pets Emergency 608 Morreene Rd Durham, NC Phone (919) (PLEASE CALL FIRST) Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and eternal parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. EMERGENCY SERVICES Fire/Police/Ambulance 911 SHOW SECRETARY Linda C Wozniak 9514 Bridle Spur, Chapel Hill, NC lcwshows@att.net ~ Judges Cornelia M Howard, Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC Shelley Miller, 6032 Bowater Drive, Hillsborough, NC 2 Dr. Donna Brown, 7818 So Lowell Road, Bahama, NC Linda Wozniak, 9514 Bridle Spur, Chapel Hill, NC OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM DURHAM KENNEL CLUB, 7318 Guess Road, Durham, NC Entry Fees Each Show: $20, Entries close at Secretary s office April after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules Mail entries with Fees to: Linda Wozniak, 9514 Bridle Spur, Chapel Hill, NC Make Checks or Money Orders Payable to Durham Kennel Club or DKC. Canadian/Foreign exhibitors must make fees payable in US Funds. Saturday Show 1, May Saturday Show 2 May No No Sunday Show 1, May Sunday Show 2 May No No I enclose $ for entry fees. Catalog ($5) $ Breed Variety Sex Dog Show Class Name of Jr Handler Full Name of Dog AKC Number Foreign Reg No + Country Breeder Sire Dam Actual Owner Address Class Division Jr Handler Number Date of Birth Call Name Place of birth (list country) City State Zip (by providing, I agree to electronic correspondence) Phone I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. 11 Signature of Owner or Agent duly authorized to make this entry

3 ENTRY FEES (Each entry includes an AKC Event Service Fee of $2 per entry) First Entry of a dog, each show.. $20.00 Closing Date for entries is Friday, April at the Trial Secretary s office No entry will be accepted without payment and signature. - It is the responsibility of the person submitting the entry form to ensure accuracy of data on the entry form. In the event of errors or cancellation, no refund will be given after the published closing date. Make all checks and money orders payable to: Durham Kennel Club. Trial Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. NO ENTRY shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. A fee of $20 will be charged for any returned check. Any entry sent via express mail or any other similar service must be sent no signature required. By providing an address on the entry form, you agree to electronic correspondence for confirmation letter and judging program. If you would like your confirmation letter and judging program sent via US Postal Service, you may either not provide your address on your entry or you may specifically request snail mail. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by the Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances, or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Durham Kennel Club, Inc. accepts entries for AKC events in accordance with the latest Agreement, entry from 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 from you sign and submit, the AKC Agreement entry form instructions and rules in effect at the time these entries close will take precedence. Use one entry blank per dog only if information is exactly the same for each event. You must use a separate entry blank if you are entering your dog in a different class in different events. 10 An FSS Open Show is an informal American Kennel Club sanctioned conformation event which Championship points are not earned but rather Certificate of Merit (CM) points are awarded to this introductory AKC conformation suffix title. The FSS Open Shows are events at which dog clubs, judges, stewards and exhibitors and their dogs gain experience needed for licensed events. All of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows will apply to sanctioned FSS Open Shows, except where otherwise stated in these Regulations which are subject to amendment by the AKC Board of Directors. Dogs must be at least 4 months of age on the date of the event The following breed classes will be offered at the FSS Open Show: (All Classes Divided by Sex) 4-6 Month Puppy Class 6-9 Month Puppy Class 9-12 Month Puppy Class Bred by Exhibitor Open Class Miscellaneous breeds will be considered equivalent to a Group FSS breeds will be considered equivalent to a Group Miscellaneous Breed Winners will compete as a Group FSS Breed Winners will compete as a Group The Miscellaneous Group winner will compete with the FSS Group winner for Best in Show FSS Open Show Entry Restrictions: Dogs less than 4 months of age are ineligible to be on the grounds of member shows during AKC events Dogs are required to be vaccinated in accordance with their veterinarian s protocol (including rabies vaccination) in order to avoid inadvertent transmission of illness by/to puppies not yet fully immunized Professional handlers or agents are only permitted to exhibit in FSS Open Shows if they are listed as an owner of record of the dog being exhibited. 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. Any person acting in the capacity of Show Secretary at an FSS Open Show, or any member of his immediate household or immediate 3 family (as defined in Chapter 11, Section 13 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, shall not exhibit, act as agent or handler at the event, and dogs

DIRECTIONS TO THE DURHAM KENNEL CLUB owned wholly or in part by the show secretary or by any member of their immediate household or immediate family shall be ineligible to From I-85 North or South,

4 DIRECTIONS TO THE DURHAM KENNEL CLUB owned wholly or in part by the show secretary or by any member of their immediate household or immediate family shall be ineligible to From I-85 North or South, take Guess Road (NC 157) exit off I-85, go approximately 8.5 miles north (away from Durham). The Durham Kennel Club be entered at that show. No judge or any person residing in the same household with a judge drive is on the right side of the road and is marked by a blue sign. The gravel shall exhibit or act as agent or handler at an FSS Open Show at drive ends at the Durham Kennel Club building. which they are officiating as judge and dogs owned wholly or in part by such judge or any member of their household shall be ineligible to be entered at the show. Subject to the foregoing, members of a judge s immediate family who no longer reside in the same household may enter or handle a dog at a show if the judge is not officiating over any competition, including a group class or best in show, for which the dog is entered or may become eligible. No dog is to be judged if it is brought into the ring bandages, taped, glued or stitched anywhere including ears or tail. These dogs must be excused from judging but, at the judge s discretion, may return to be judged after the tape or bandage is removed (Section 5, Show Chair & Event Administration) The Show Chair is required to be a member of the show-giving club. The show results and event service fee of $2 per entry must be submitted to AKC Event Operations within seven (7) days of the event. Dealing with Misconduct will be applicable to any person and dog entered in this competition. FSS Open Shows must be judged by judges that have an AKC judges number. AKC approved judges need not be approved for the breeds they are to judge at the FSS Open Show. The 30 day 200 mile judging conflict criteria will not apply to FSS Open Show judging. Judges are expected to comply with Rules Applying to Dog Shows -- and Rules, Policies, and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges except as follows The Club cautions all persons entering the show site and show grounds against all In all other classes, male puppies without two fully descended testicles need not be disqualified but should be ex- parking/loading/unloading areas, entrances, floors, and stairways, floor coverings, hazards with may exist, including but not limited to: Condition of the site/grounds, cused and the Judge s Book must describe the condition and walkways, tenting/canopies, electrical appliances, cords, and fittings, exercise pens, Certificate of Merit Points withheld. and the presence of animals. All persons should take into consideration this is a The speed of judging expectation is reduced to 20 dogs per hour in 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 what- order to accommodate puppies and inexperienced exhibitors. Judges should interact and encourage exhibitors in order to make ever purpose do so entirely at their own risk. By virtue of entering the show, the their exhibiting a positive experience. 4 entrant has indicated their acceptance of the terms listed in this premium 9 list and assumes all risks involved

5 Attention Exhibitors 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 and Agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called to be judged. Limited crating space will be available for entered dogs. Exhibitors will be responsible for cleaning up after their dogs and themselves in and around the building and parking area. CAMPING ON SITE Parking for self-contained vehicles only. No Camper hookups are available. No electricity. No dumping. Motor homes may stay overnight at the trial site. Fee is $5/night. Limited availability. Contact Linda Wozniak at dkcshows@att.net or (919) for reservations or more information No draining of fluids on show grounds (Order of Health Department) HOTELS AND MOTELS (Please confirm that dogs are allowed when making your reservation) LaQuinta Inn (15 miles) Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd; ; no pet fee Quality Inn and Suites (10 miles) Hillsborough Rd; ; $25 pet fee per stay Comfort Inn (8.5 miles) Hillandale Rd; ; $49 pet fee per stay Carolina Duke Motor Inn (8.5miles), Guess Rd.; ; $10/day/pet Super 8 Motel (7.5 miles) Guess Rd; ; $6/dog per stay Red Roof Inn (7.5 miles) North Point Drive off Guess Rd; ; no pet fee. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT The Certificate of Merit (CM) Title is an introductory title to AKC conformation events. Entrants in each breed shall compete for Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed. Winners of the Best of Breed in each of the individual breeds will be awarded points toward the Certificate of Merit (CM) title based on the number of dogs competing in their breed. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed in each of the individual breeds will be awarded points towards the Certificate of Merit (CM) title based on the total number of dogs competing in their sex. Group winners will be eligible for the points based on the total number of dogs that competed in the Group. Best in Show will be eligible for the points based on the total number of dogs that competed in the show. The Certificate of Merit (CM) requires 15 points be awarded in accordance with the following point structure: Number of Dogs Competing Points Awarded

6 RIBBON PRIZES Miscellaneous Classes First Prize - Rose Ribbon Second Price - Brown Ribbon Third Prize Light Green Ribbon Fourth Prize - Gray Ribbon Best of Breed Orange Ribbon Best of Opposite to Best of Breed Lavender Ribbon RIBBON PRIZES FSS Classes First Prize - Rose Ribbon Second Price - - Brown Ribbon Third Prize Light Green Ribbon Fourth Prize - Gray Ribbon Best of Breed Orange Ribbon Best of Opposite to Best of Breed Lavender Ribbon BEST IN SHOW AND BREED PRIZES BEST IN SHOW Saturday Show 1: Embroidered Towel and Rosette BEST IN SHOW Saturday Show 2: Embroidered Sports Bag and Rosette BEST IN SHOW Sunday Show 1: Embroidered Towel and Rosette BEST IN SHOW Sunday Show 2: Embroidered Sports Bag and Rosette FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH IN EACH FSS GROUP: Rosette FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH IN EACH MISCELLANEOUS OPEN SHOW GROUP: Rosette 6 All Classes are divided by sex and are offered for all Miscellaneous and FSS Breeds GROUPS, BREEDS and JUDGES BEST IN SHOW MISCELLANEOUS GROUP: ALL MISCELLANEOUS BREEDS: FSS GROUP: ALL FSS BREEDS: 7

Premium List FSS/Open Show (Unbenched)

Premium List FSS/Open Show (Unbenched) AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause