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1 REVISED 3/26/14. OBED. & RALLY. Mrs. Carolyn S Wray [2817] replaces Ms. Theresa Temple [7319]. See AKC Rules regarding withdrawals. Also Futurity increased to include up to 19 months. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERN THESE EVENTS. Entries close at the BaRay Event s Office 12:00PM PDT, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted EXCEPT as provided for in Ch. 11, Sec. 6 of the Dog Show Rules or Ch. 1, Sec. 16 of the Obedience Regulations. PREMIUM LISTS DALMATIAN NATIONAL SPECIALTY CLUSTER Dalmatian Club of America National Specialty, Futurity, Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, Obedience, Rally May 10-13, 2014 Mt. Hood Dalmatian Club Specialty Show May 9, AM Entry Limit 100 Puget Sound Dalmatian Club Specialty Show May 9, PM Entry Limit 100 Dalmatian Club of America Official Sponsor BaRay Event Services, Inc. A.K.C. ANNUALLY LICENSED SUPERINTENDENTS Member: Dog Show Superintendents Association SHARON DELABARRE SHEILA RAYMOND JANE ANDERSON STACEY DELABARRE SHARON SAMSON BECKY SUMNER P.O. Box 4090, Sequim, WA Hand-Delivered, Express or Priority, FedEx, UPS or Airborne: 203 S. 4th Ave., Sequim, WA FAX dogshows@barayevents.com Web site: BaRayEvents.com OFFICE HOURS 9AM-5PM MON.-FRI. Like us on FACEBOOK 2014 DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 1

2 ALL CLUSTER EVENTS MAY 9-MAY 13, 2014 Premium List All Events Are Unbenched Dalmatian Club of America Incorporated Member of the American Kennel Club Specialty Show Sweepstakes Futurity Obedience Trial Rally Trial (Limit 140 entries) Saturday, May 10 through Tuesday, May 13, 2014 All Conformation Classes and Obedience & Rally Classes Will Be Judged Indoors SHOW HOURS 7:00 am to 6:00 pm As a courtesy to exhibitors, NO dogs owned by the show chairman, assistant show chairman or judges hospitality will be eligible for competition at this show. MT. HOOD DALMATIAN CLUB AKC Licensed Specialty Show # ENTRY LIMIT 100 Friday, May 9, 2014 Show Hours: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm PUGET SOUND DALMATIAN CLUB AKC Licensed Specialty Show # ENTRY LIMIT 100 Friday, May 9, 2014 Show Hours: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY NOON (Pacific Time), APRIL 16, 2014 RALLY ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY NOON (Pacific Time), APRIL 16, 2014 or when the numerical limit has been reached, if reached prior to this date at the Superintendent s Office. After which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules, or Chapter 1, Section 16 of the Obedience Regulations. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL EVENTS ARE LIMITED TO DALMATIANS ONLY SHOW SITE FOR ABOVE EVENTS Holiday Inn Portland Airport 8439 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER ALL EVENTS Tim and Mary Bernard, Snowland Photography PO Box 1110, Carlton OR snowparsons@gmail.com Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

3 ALL CLUSTER EVENTS MAY 9-MAY 13, 2014 CONFORMATION Classification ALL EVENTS REGULAR CLASSES PUPPY DOGS (6 Months & Under 9) PUPPY BITCHES (6 Months & Under 9) PUPPY DOGS (9 Months & Under 12) PUPPY BITCHES (9 Months & Under 12) DOGS (12 Months & Under 18) BITCHES (12 Months & Under 18) AMATEUR-OWNER-HANDLER DOGS AMATEUR-OWNER-HANDLER BITCHES BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOGS BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCHES AMERICAN-BRED DOGS AMERICAN-BRED BITCHES OPEN DOGS (Black Spotted) OPEN BITCHES (Black Spotted) OPEN DOGS (Liver Spotted) OPEN BITCHES (Liver Spotted) Winners of the above classes, if otherwise undefeated at this show, will compete for: WINNERS DOG WINNERS BITCH NON-REGULAR CLASSES (Involving Single Dog Entries) DCA SHOW ONLY VETERANS DOG, 8 yrs. & under 10 yrs. VETERANS BITCH, 8 yrs. & under 10 yrs. VETERANS DOG, 10 yrs. & older VETERANS BITCH, 10 yrs & older NON-REGULAR CLASSES (Involving Single Dog Entries) MHDC & PSDC SHOWS VETERANS DOG, 7 yrs. & older VETERANS BITCH, 7 yrs & older Neutered Dogs & Spayed Bitches are allowed to compete in Veteran Classes at Specialty Shows. Winners of the above classes, if otherwise undefeated, are eligible to compete in Best of Breed Competition. BEST OF BREED COMPETITION The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed (Variety) Competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which according to their owner s 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. NON-REGULAR CLASSES (Involving Multiple Dog Entries) Note: Chapter 11, Section 8 of the Dog Show Rules provides that castrated males may be entered as the Stud Dog & spayed females may be entered as the Brood Bitch. As the judge s decision in the Non-Regular Classes involving Multiple Dog Entries is based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in these classes will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won these classes. ATTENTION EXHIBITORS IN STUD DOG & BROOD BITCH CLASSES: Rules Applying to Dog Shows, AKC Chapter 14, Section 2: (Applying to all Get & Produce Shown) Any club or association giving a dog show must provide arm cards & shall see that every person exhibiting a dog wears, when in the ring, an arm card containing thereon the catalog number of the dog being exhibited. STUD DOG CLASS: For Stud Dogs and two of their get. Stud Dogs 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. Get only to be judged, based on the merits of the Get. While the merits of the Stud Dog are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Stud Dog must be examined to determine if it has a condition that would require its disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC policy, or the standard for its breed. Get must be entered in a regular class, Best of Breed competition, or some other non-regular class. BROOD BITCH CLASS: For Brood Bitches and two of their Produce. Brood Bitches must be entered in the Brood Bitch Class and must be shown in the ring with their Produce. The owner of the Brood Bitch need not necessarily be owner of the Produce. While the merits of the Brood Bitch are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Brood Bitch must be examined to determine if it has a condition that would require its disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC policy, or the standard for its breed. Produce must be entered in a regular class, Best of Breed competition, or some other non-regular class. BRACE CLASS Offered at Dalmatian Club of America Only: Two dogs that are similar in appearance, performing in unison, and presented by a maximum of two handlers. Both dogs competing in brace competition must have at least one common owner. The dogs comprising a Brace MUST be named at the time of entry. If a dog, which is to be part of a Brace, is not entered in any of the Regular Classes or for Best of Breed Competition, it must be entered for Brace Class Only. An entry form for a dog entered in a Regular Class or for Best of Breed Competition and entered as 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 same owner, dogs comprising EACH BRACE must be so designated Brace No. 1, Brace No. 2, etc DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 3

4 Tuesday, May 6 Wednesday, May 7 Thursday, May 8 Friday, May 9 Saturday, May 10 Sunday, May 11 Monday, May 12 Tuesday, May 13 ALL CLUSTER EVENTS MAY 9-MAY 13, 2014 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ALL EVENTS Tracking (offsite) Road Trial (offsite) DCA Board Meeting Agility (offsite) TWO REGIONAL SPECIALTIES! Mt. Hood Dalmatian Club - Judge: Mrs. Pat Hastings Puget Sound Dalmatian Club - Judge: Mr. David Krogh Evening Welcome Party Obedience Rally DCA Sweepstakes DCAF Board Meeting Evening Betty Garvin Health Seminar Futurity Jr. Showmanship Health Clinics Evening General Membership Meeting Dog Classes Bitch Classes Evening Top Twenty Judges Education Non-Regular Classes Best of Breed Evening DCA Awards Banquet VETERINARIAN all events Dove Lewis Animal Hospital 24 hr. Emergency Clinic: 1945 NW Pettygrove St, Portland, OR (503) Directions from the hotel: Head west on NE Columbia Blvd. Turn left onto NE 60th Ave. Take the 1st right onto US-30 BYP W. Take the Interstate 5 S ramp. Merge onto I-5 S. Take exit 302B for Interstate 405 W/U.S. 30 W toward Beaverton/St. Helens. Merge onto I-405 S/U.S. 30 W. Take exit 3 to merge onto U.S. 30 W toward N.W. Ind. Area/St. Helens. Take the Vaughn St exit. Sharp left onto NW Vaughn St. Slight right onto NW Thurman St. Turn right onto NW 19th Ave. Turn right onto NW Pettygrove St NW Pettygrove St, Portland, OR Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER

5 ALL CLUSTER EVENTS MAY 9-MAY 13, 2014 HOST HOTEL & SHOW SITE Holiday Inn Portland Airport 8439 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, Oregon Website: Phone: or Reservations for our event are open. To get the special rate, tell them you re with the Dalmatian Club of America and use booking code UDC. There is a 4 dog limit per room and a $50 cleaning fee for any room with a dog. GUEST ROOM RATES King or Two Doubles: $99.00 per night/plus tax, single or double occupancy. Junior Suites: $ per night/plus tax, single or double occupancy. PET DEPOSIT A pet deposit of $50.00 will be charged for each room in which a dog is present. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DOGS PER GUESTROOM A maximum number of four dogs is permitted in each guestroom. Under no circumstances will puppies under the age of six months be permitted in hotel rooms. PET POLICY Plastic will be provided at check-in and required under all dog crates. Guests with dogs in the room must display the door hanger provided at check in. All dogs left unattended in guest rooms must be secured in crates. Housekeepers will not service rooms in which dogs are loose and unattended. No dog bathing is permitted in any guestrooms under any circumstances. Dogs must be on leash when outside the guest rooms. Dogs are not permitted in any eating establishments. ROOM SHARE Contact: Patrick Jones Phone: 406/ Ravindals@bresnan.net RV PARKING: The Holiday Inn has a limited number of RV spaces available so make your reservations early. Go to order forms page to make your reservation either online or via the printed order form. The cost per night is $35 and there is a 5 night minimum requirement. Cell phone numbers are required with RV Reservations. Spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. All campers are expected to keep their RV sites clean and orderly and leave them in as good of shape as they found them. Absolutely no dumping of gray or black water tanks under penalty of state and local laws and an AKC bench show action. An RV pumping service will be offered during the event at a cost of $45. One water tank refill will be offered the same day at no charge. Several RV parks are located close to the show site Other RV Campsite Options can be found at Flying to Portland? Portland International Airport (PDX) is less than 5 minutes from the DCA Host Hotel and show site. Rental cars are available at the airport, but due to the proximity of the hotel/show site and the shuttle provided by the hotel for you and your dog, renting a car isn t necessary. Please note that Alaska Airlines, the airline that charges only $100 each way to fly your dog, is offering DCA passengers a 7% discount off of their lowest published fares for trips between May 1 and May 14, That can amount to more than $50 savings for each passenger. If you plan to go sightseeing, use the money you save to rent a car and enjoy the great Northwest while you re here. If you are flying to Portland, the Meeting Fare Code is ECMU878. If you are flying nonstop to Seattle and driving down, your meeting code is ECMV052. Book online instead of by phone to avoid a booking fee. Ground Transportation: Free shuttle for you and your dog from the Portland airport to the hotel DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 5

6 CATALOG ADVERTISING ALL CLUSTER EVENTS MAY 9-MAY 13, 2014 DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM I-5 SOUTHBOUND: Follow I-5 S and OR-99E S/N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to NE Columbia Blvd in Portland. Drive to NE Columbia Blvd. Turn left onto NE Columbia Blvd. Slight left to stay on NE Columbia Blvd. Destination will be on the left FROM I-5 NORTHBOUND: Take exit 300 to merge onto I-84 E/U.S. 30 E toward Portland Airport/ The Dalles. Take exit 8 for Interstate 205 N toward Seattle/Portland Airport. Merge onto I-205 N. Take exit 23B for US 30 Bypass W/Killingsworth Street. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Columbia Boulevard and merge onto NE Killingsworth St. Follow NE Killingsworth St and NE Columbia Pkwy N Blvd to NE Columbia Blvd. Merge onto NE Killingsworth St. Turn right onto NE Columbia Pkwy N Blvd. Slight left onto NE Columbia Blvd. Destination will be on the right FROM PORTLAND AIRPORT: Head southwest on NE Airport Way. Slight right to stay on NE Airport Way. Turn right onto NE 82nd Way. Take the Columbia Blvd ramp. Turn left onto NE Columbia Blvd. Destination will be on the left. Take advantage of affordably priced beautiful full color Show Catalog Ads! Black and White Rates Facing Pages $125; Full Page $75; ½ Page $50. Full Color Rates Facing Pages $175; Full Page $100; ½ Page $75 Free Breeders Directory Listing with paid ad! The advertising chairperson is Kathy Duran th SE, Snohomish WA (360) countrydals@gmail.com April 1, 2014 is the firm deadline for placing final ads. Please visit: JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION DCA ONLY NOVICE CLASS: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. OPEN CLASS: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show, and who have won three first place awards in a Novice Class in a licensed or member show, with competition present in the Novice class. Juniors which according to their records have completed the requirements to compete in the Open class but whose status is unconfirmed by the American Kennel Club are limited to competing in the Open Class for a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the Junior completed the requirements according to their records. MASTER CLASS: This class will be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have won the 10 first place wins in an Open class with competition to be eligible to enter the Limited Class Competition. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC Eukanuba National Championship. All Juniors meeting the criteria for this class are required to enter the Master Class and may change their entry the day of the show if entries have already closed. Once the eligibility time frame for that year has passed all participants return to the Open Class to complete for the following year. Novice AND OPEN Class divided: Junior-9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show; Intermediate-12 years old and under 15 years old on the day of the show; Senior-15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show. NOTICE: Junior Handlers must include their AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER on each entry. You may obtain your junior identification number by calling the AKC, Judges Education Department, (919) BE SURE ALL INFORMATION for Junior Showmanship Classes is entered on front and back of entry form. NOTE: SUBSTITUTION OF DOG IN JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP AT THE SHOW: There will be an Administration Fee of $5.00 charged for any substitution of dog in Junior Showmanship at this show Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER

7 ALL CLUSTER EVENTS MAY 9-MAY 13, 2014 ATTENTION EXHIBITORS PREMIUM LISTS FOR EVENTS BELOW ARE AVAILABLE ON THE BARAY EVENTS WEB SITE ( OR BY CONTACTING THEIR RESPECTIVE EVENT SECRETARY. TRACKING TD, TDX TUESDAY, MAY 6 Location: Champoeg State Heritage Area 8239 Champoeg Rd. NE, St. Paul OR Entries Close: April 16, 2014 Entry Limits: TD Limit: 4 TDX Limit: 2 Approved: All AKC-Recognized Breeds & All American Dogs Judges: Curt & Karla Curtis Event Secretary: Steve Nielsen S. Holcomb, Oregon City, OR (503) dalsn1@ccgmail.net ROAD TRIAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 Location: McIver State Park, Estacada, OR The Road Trial will be run at lovely McIver State Park on the Clackamas River. This park also has camping available with places to watch the riders and dogs do their thing. Entries Close: April 16, 2014 Entry Limits: 5 RDX, 15 RD and 8 CC teams Approved: Dalmatians Only Judge: Ronna Hill Event Secretary: Steve Nielsen S. Holcomb, Oregon City, OR (503) dalsn1@ccgmail.net Horse Rentals & Boarding; Debbie Sutor PO Box 131, Adams, OR (541) Debsville@q.com Further Info: Road Trial Information & Links: AGILITY TRIAL THURSDAY, MAY 8 Location: Clackamas County Fairgrounds 694 NE 4th Ave., Canby, OR Entries Open: March 10, 2014 Entries Close: April 16, 2015 Entry Limit: 330 Approved: Dalmatians Only Event Secretary: Lori Sage PO Box 3292, Oregon City, OR (503) lksage@aol.com AKC online entry: DALMATIAN TRIATHLETE AWARD Your Performance Chair is sponsoring a Dalmatian Triathlete Award for any team that earns a qualifying leg or passing score in three or more working venues during the National Specialty. See page 19 for details DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 7

8 ALL CLUSTER EVENTS MAY 9-MAY 13, 2014 The American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations will govern this Show and Exhibitors must make themselves familiar with the agreement of the American Kennel Club, referred to on the reverse side of the entry blanks that accompany this Show Premium List. The American Kennel Club will collect: a $3.00 Event Service Fee and $.50 Recording Fee where applicable for the first entry of a dog, plus a $3.00 service fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single-entry classes, in all AKC licensed and member club events. At every licensed or member club rally trial, a recording fee of $3.50 is required for the first entry of each dog and a recording fee of $3.00 is required for each additional entry of the same dog. The event-giving club shall assume the responsibility of collecting all Event Service Fees for The American Kennel Club. These event service and recording fees shall be forwarded to The American Kennel Club along with all other required event results within seven (7) days of the close of the event. All AKC Rules & Regulations will be enforced by the show Committee under AKC guidelines. Failure to comply with these rules will result in charges being brought before the Show Event Committee. Any event hearing, disciplinary action, rule violations, complaints or charges will be resolved by the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. National Specialty Show Committee and the Specialty Steering Committee Chairman, who also serves as the Show Event Committee Chairman. The Show Event Committee members are: Patti Strand, Sheila Wymore, Steve Nielsen, Ron Young and Terry Wissinger. No Entry will be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance. Telegraph, and unsigned entries cannot be accepted and will be returned. Entries not on Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on reverse side are NOT ACCEPTABLE. The Club and/or Baray Events assumes no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or the owner s agent. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETENESS OF ENTRY RESTS SOLELY WITH ENTRANT. RETURNED CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY FEE. BaRay Events will add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. We will not re-process checks. The exhibitor will be contacted & required to send a money order for the original amount PLUS the $25.00 NSF fee. Subsequent returned checks from same person may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY BASIS. REFUNDS for cancellations due to judge change or cancellations made prior to entries closing will be mailed by the Club to said Exhibitor or Agent AFTER THE SHOW. An administrative fee of $5.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries. FAX ENTRIES Fax entries will be accepted up to closing time. Fee is $4.00 per dog per show. If the credit card charge is denied for any reason, an additional service charge of $20.00 will be added. FAX NUMBER: (360) This is for Fax Machine ONLY. Incomplete or illegible Fax entries are not acceptable as a valid entry in a show. Proof of transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax- Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at Entries will be acknowledged after entries close with entry acknowledgment and judging program to address on entry. Should Exhibitor NOT receive an acknowledgment within a reasonable time, PLEASE notify BaRay Events at (360) or dogshows@barayevents.com. Entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by the Judge or Veterinarian, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee, or because it has been entered incorrectly. There is no refund for DUPLICATE ENTRIES or OVERPAYMENTS. BaRay Events will make every effort to find all duplicate entries, but if entry has been processed, no refund will be made. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open, or to complete the Show NO REFUND will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline Please note: Any hotel or motel listed in the premium list is subject to Event Committee Rules. We expect our exhibitors to be responsible guests. A report that an exhibitor at this show has abused hotel or motel property during this weekend may result in disciplinary action. Clubs reserve the right to decline future entries from the offending party in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Judges need not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings. Only dogs eligible for these shows will be admitted into the show area. There is no provision for unentered dogs. LOSS OR DAMAGE The Show Committee will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but the show-giving club, the show superintendent and the Holiday Inn assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by the exhibitors, handlers or to any of their dogs or property. The welfare of an Exhibitor s child is assumed to be the responsibility of the Exhibitor. It is distinctly understood that Exhibitors will exercise control and restraint over their children. No baby strollers are allowed in show building during show hours. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. ALL RIGHTS TO TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons entering this show grant to DCA the right to photograph, televise, videotape, audiotape or otherwise use Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER

9 ALL CLUSTER EVENTS MAY 9-MAY 13, 2014 their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. The Club is not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show. Dogs are not allowed in rest rooms and washing animal food containers in restrooms is prohibited. Exercise dogs in designated areas only. No grooming is allowed in the Conference Center except in the designated grooming and crating area. No working (practice) in rings before or after show hours. Dogs are allowed in rings only during judging hours. Unless otherwise specified, all trophies must be claimed the day of the show. None will be mailed, except for those trophies that have been specified herein. This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Offcial AKC entry form for this event. Please be advised that when an exhibitor/handler brings a dog to the podium for a win/placement photo they are establishing a de facto contract with the show photographer to purchase that photo. Official show hours are 7 am to 6 pm Hotel Policy and Guidelines All hotel & motel sites are considered a part of the show site. All AKC Rules & Regulations apply. Complaints lodged against any exhibitor or exhibitors will be under the auspices of the DCA Show Event Committee. Exhibitors must maintain these facilities in a clean & orderly fashion. The Show Event Committee will take disciplinary action against an exhibitor for any infringement of AKC Rules & Regulations regarding show sites & sportsmanship. The hotel will charge a one time, non-refundable pet fee of $50.00 per room with pet. Additionally, if there are damages to the room or hotel, charges will be assessed and billed to individual guest. Any exhibitor who allows his/her dogs to be loose & unattended in a room or to damage hotel property & does not immediately contact the hotel management to make proper restitution will be subject to a Show Event Committee action which could result in the loss of AKC privileges. If it is determined by the Committee hearing that rules are being neglected & destruction and/or misuse of property is taking place, the Committee has the authority to correct the problem or seek AKC suspension. The hotel will designate an area outside the Conference Center kitchen for dog washing stations. The hotel will transport guests and their dogs to and from the airport. Dog crates can be broken down and dogs will be permitted to ride with their owners as long as they are on a lead. It is helpful to the hotel to have arrival/departure times of guests to ensure appropriate staffing and reduce shuttle wait times. Dogs are prohibited in the restaurant, lounge, on 8th floor, and banquet/meeting rooms. (With the exception of grooming and show areas) A maximum of four (4) dogs allowed in each guest room (each must have its own crate) Under no circumstances will dog washing be permitted in hotel guest rooms. The hotel staff will report an infraction of this rule immediately to hotel management, which will then contact the DCA Show Chairman for immediate action. Dogs must be crated when unattended in guest rooms. Housekeepers will not service rooms in which dogs are loose and unattended. Either individual owners or the Dalmatian Club of America will be required to provide plastic under each crate. DCA guests with dogs in their rooms will use a door hanger provided by DCA at check in to indicate the presence of a dog in their room. It will be the responsibility of the Dalmatian Club of America to make sure all guests comply with the housekeeping staff of the hotel. Owners/Exhibitors must clean up after their dogs inside and outside the hotel. Please restrict dogs to designated outside potty and walking areas. Appropriate waste disposal bags must be used for cleanup. Upon arrival at The Holiday Inn Portland Airport, the guests with dogs in their rooms will sign a copy of the DCA Hotel Rules, which will be submitted to the hotel staff and placed on file. The hotel will not register a DCA guest staying in a room with dogs unless the signed copy of the Rules is presented by each person. These rules are in addition to hotel s policies already outlined above. ENTER ONLINE: DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 9

10 DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA MAY 10-MAY 13, 2014 DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA BOARD OF GOVERNORS Meg Hennessey... President John Benoit... Vice President John Cramer... Treasurer Paula M. Olcott...Recording Secretary Toni Linstedt...Corresponding Secretary 1048 Woodfield Estates Drive, Town and County, MO Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Kelly Flannigan J. Charles Garvin, MD John Benoit Toni Linstedt Meg Hennessey Lori Finlayson ginger Iwaoka Paula M. Olcott SarahAnne Vancleeve DELEGATE TO THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB J. Charles Garvin, MD DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. NATIONAL SPECIALTY STEERING COMMITTEE Sheila Wymore, Chair...Jennifer Cramer, Cindy Riggans, Toni Linstedt, Lori Finlayson NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW COMMITTEE Patti Strand Show Chair SE Flavel Street Portland Oregon Nadine Morgan, Patty Gibson, Meg Callea, Toni Linstedt, Sharon Nielsen, Karen Whyte JUDGES Mr. Christopher Cornell [4173]...62 BON JON VIEW WAY, SEQUIM, WA Obedience: Novice A & B, Open A & B, Utility A & B, Team Ms. Lori R. Finlayson So.14th Street, Jenks OK Sweepstakes Dr. J. Charles Garvin [3193] UHLER RD, MARION, OH Bitch Classes, Veteran, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch Mr. Sam A. Hart Ivon Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8H 5T1Canada Futurity Mr. David M Krogh [1260] SW SHENANDOAH WAY, TUALATIN, OR Junior Showmanship Ms. Susan L MacMillan [6836] JAMES AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN Dog & Intersex Classes Mrs. Carolyn S. Wray [2817]... PO BOX 145, SAINT HELENS, OR Obedience: Beginner Novice A & B, Pre Novice, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Pre-Open, Pre-Utility, Versatility, Team Rally: Novice A & B, Advanced A & B, Excellent A & B Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER

11 DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA MAY 10-MAY 13, SPECIALTY COMMITTEE CHAIRS Patti Strand...Show Chair Nadine Morgan... Performance Coordinator and Agility, Obedience, Rally & Tracking Chair PO Box 88101, Tukwila WA 98138, (206) Debbie A. Sutor...Road Trial Chair Steve Nielsen... Tracking and Road Trial Secretary Patty Gibson... Logoware and Performance Fund Chair Meg Callea...Trophy Chair Karen Whyte... Ways & Means Chair Sharon Nielsen... Hospitality Chair Sonja Jones... Awards Banquet Sharon Nielsen... Judges Hospitality Mt Hood Dalmatian Club... Hospitality Suite Gay Stryker and the Mt Hood Dalmatian Club...Welcome Bags Liz Thompson, Kathy Duran and Patty Gibson... Décorations Liz Thompson...Booth Rentals/Vendors Kathy Duran... Catalog Ads/Sales SarahAnne Vancleeve...Chief Ring Steward and Waggin Times - The Daily Newsletter Linda McSherry... Conformation Handling Practice Session Jan Nelson...Futurity Rod Strand, Terry Wissinger and Ron Young... Grounds Hotel Toni Linstedt... Finance Coordinator Dr. Kelly Flannigan...Health Clinics Elaine Lindhorst... Judges Education Mary Miller... Jr. Showmanship Clinic Patti Strand, Steve Nielsen and DCA Steering Committee...Premium List Kathy Szomoru...Publicity/Pre-Show Insert Patrick Jones... Room Share Information Monte Wymore...RV Reservations Terry Wissinger... Top Twenty John Cramer... DCA Treasurer Julia Soukup Website SarahAnne Vancleeve with the Puget Sound Dalmatian Club... Welcome Party Pat Zoscak... Catalog and Club Table DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA 2014 LOGO ITEMS Commemorate Waggin Tails West 2014 DCA National with a keepsake you can enjoy for years to come. Order online at or use the pre-show insert in the Spotter to place your order by no later than April 1, 2014 DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA 2014 PERFORMANCE FUND Help us showcase the versatility of our wonderful breed in Agility, Obedience & Rally, the Road Trial and Tracking at the National by the supporting the Performance Fund. Go here dcanational.com/2014/performancefund.html, choose your level of support and start shopping! Then wear your shirt or raise your logo pilsner glass with pride knowing that YOU make these events possible! All Performance Fund Sponsors are acknowledged in the Show Catalog DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 11

12 DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA MAY 10-MAY 13, 2014 ENTRY FEES SEPARATE FEE FOR EACH DOG, EACH EVENT Highest Priced Class considered the FIRST ENTRY. Includes AKC Fees where applicable CONFORMATION First Entry of each dog in a Regular or Non-Regular Class...$35.00 Each Additional Entry of the same dog...$30.00 Conformation Brace (as a Unit) (offered at DCA Specialty only)...$35.00 Sweepstakes (dog must be entered in a regular class)...$30.00 Futurity (dog must be entered in a regular class)...$40.00 Junior Showmanship Only, or as an Additional Class...$4.00 OBEDIENCE First Entry of each dog in any Obedience Class...$35.00 Each Additional Entry of the same dog in Obedience...$30.00 Obedience Brace (as a Unit)...$35.00 RALLY First Entry of each dog in a Regular Class...$35.00 Each Additional Entry of the same dog in Rally...$30.00 **When a dog is entered in more than one class, the highest priced class is considered the first entry. If a dog is entered in any combination of Conformation, Obedience, or Rally, you must pay the fee for the first entry of the dog in EACH event, as they are separate events. Make all checks payable in U.S. Funds to BaRay Event Services, Inc. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS MUST make checks payable in U.S. Funds. RIBBON/ROSETTE PRIZES Regular Classes FIRST PRIZE... Blue THIRD PRIZE...Yellow SECOND PRIZE...Red FOURTH PRIZE...White WINNERS...Purple RESERVE WINNERS...Purple & White BEST OF WINNERS... Blue & White BEST OF BREED...Purple & Gold BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED...Red & White SELECTS (DOG & BITCH)... Light Blue & White HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN REGULAR OBEDIENCE CLASSES... Blue & Gold HIGH COMBINED SCORE IN OPEN B & UTILITY... Blue & Green QUALIFYING SCORE IN REG. OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSES... Dark Green Non-Regular Classes FIRST PRIZE...Rose SECOND PRIZE...Brown THIRD PRIZE...Light Green FOURTH PRIZE...Gray BEST JUNIOR HANDLER...Rose & Green BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES... Pink & Green BEST JUNIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES... Pink & Green BEST SENIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES... Pink & Green BEST IN FUTURITY... Pink & Green BEST JUNIOR IN FUTURITY... Pink & Green BEST SENIOR IN FUTURITY... Pink & Green The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. will award at its National Specialty a three point major to Reserve Winner s Dog if the Regular Class Dog entry is twice the required number for a five point major in the division where the National Specialty is held. The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. will award at its National Specialty a three point major to Reserve Winner s Bitch if the Regular Class Bitch entry is twice the required number for a five point major in the division where the National Specialty is held Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER

13 DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA MAY 10-MAY 13, 2014 PRIZES OFFERED BY PURINA Best of Breed Pro Plan Red Folding Chair w/ Umbrella offered by Purina One (1) large bag of any Purina dog food offered by Purina Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed...Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag offered by Purina Select Dog...Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina Select Bitch...Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina All Award of Merit Winners...Pro Plan Grooming Towel offered by Purina Winners Dog...Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina Reserve Winners Dog...Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina Winners Bitch...Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina Reserve Winners Bitch...Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina All Veteran Dog Class Winners...Pro Plan Grooming Towel offered by Purina All Veteran Bitch Class Winners...Pro Plan Grooming Towel offered by Purina First in All Conformation Class Winners...Product and/or Gift valued at more than $5.00 offered by Purina Stud Dog Class Winner...Pro Plan Grooming Towel offered by Purina Brood Bitch Class Winner...Pro Plan Grooming Towel offered by Purina Best in Futurity... Pro Plan Futurity Alliance Trophy is an Original Dannyquest Bronze Statue on Marble base offered by Pro Plan to the breeder of the winner of the Best in Futurity Best Senior in Futurity & Best Junior in Futurity...Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag offered by Purina First in all Futurity Classes... Product and/or Gift valued at more than $5.00 offered by Purina Best in Sweepstakes...Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag offered by Purina Best Senior Puppy in Sweepstakes...Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina Best Junior Puppy in Sweepstakes...Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina First Place in All Sweepstakes Classes...Product and/or Gift valued at more than $5.00 offered by Purina All Dogs participating In Top 20...Pro Plan Barrel Bag w/grooming Towel offered by Purina High in Obedience Trial...Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina Best Junior Handler...Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag offered by Purina High in Agility Regular Standard Classes...Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina High in Agility Jumpers With Weaves Classes...Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina High in Road Trial WInner...Pro Plan Garment Bag offered by Purina All prizes, if not awarded in the ring, must be picked up during the event at the Purina 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 specific listed prize is not available. The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. offers a very special Thank You to Purina for their very generous support of the 2014 National Specialty! 2014 DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 13

14 DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA MAY 10-MAY 13, Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER AWARDS & PRIZES Unless otherwise indicated, all prizes are Metal Handcrafted Products offered by the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. through the generosity of donors to the Trophy Fund. The pattern chosen for the special awards for this specialty will be Pacific Northwest Pewter featuring Native Indian Art. Trophies not awarded in Agility, Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Road Trial or any other event that the DCA may have at its National Specialty Show become the property of the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. DCA 2014 TROPHY SPONSORSHIPS To see which classes and events are available for sponsorship and make your donation online, go to Every effort will be made to honor your first request, but sponsorships will be assigned in the order in which they are received by Meg Callea, Specialty Trophy Chair Please consider sponsoring trophies for performance events. Conformation classes go quickly! Class placements are 1st Place $55; 2nd Place $45; 3rd Place $35; 4th Place $25. FUTURITY REQUIREMENTS & CLASSIFICATION Dogs shown in Futurity must also be entered in one of the regular classes at the regular entry fee and on the regular entry form. Entrants may be shown by owners or agents. Indicate your Futurity Class with the age division in the space provided for Additional Class. Puppies born between October 18, 2012 and November 11, 2013 will be eligible for the 2014 Futurity ONLY. The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. Futurity is open to dogs & bitches that are from properly nominated litters pursuant to DCA Futurity Rules & to dogs & bitches that have been properly nominated prior to four months of age. The breeder of the dog or bitch must be a member in good standing of the DCA. The name & AKC registration number of each entry, as well as the owner s name & address, must have been conveyed to the Futurity Chairman at least one month prior to the date of the Futurity. The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches whelped between October 18, 2012 and November 11, 2013 Junior, 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos Junior, 9 Mos & Under 12 Mos Senior, 12 Mos & Under 15 Mos Senior, 15 Mos & Under 19 Mos DIVISION OF FEES AS PRIZES The fee to enter a puppy in the 2014 Futurity shall be a total of $40.00, $10 of which shall be considered the sustaining fee and the remaining $30 is the actual entry fee to enter the class and will be retained by the superintendent and the Club for show expenses. The Futurity purse is the total of all nomination fees and sustaining fees minus the 20% that is deducted from the total purse to be used for Futurity expenses. 20% of total nomination and sustaining fee purse will be retained by the Club for Futurity expenses. 60% of the total purse will be divided according to the percent of the total entry represented by the number of dogs in each class. The division of monies in each class will be: First... 40% of the Class Purse Second... 30% of the Class Purse Third... 20% of the Class Purse Fourth... 10% of the Class Purse All of which the recorded breeder is to be awarded 60% & the recorded owner is to be awarded 40% of each individual monetary award in each class. 20% of the total purse will be awarded as follows: Best in Futurity... 10% Best Junior in Futurity... 5% Best Senior in Futurity... 5% The 10% Best in Futurity Award will be divided 50% to the recorded Breeder & 50% to the recorded owner. The 5% Best Senior in Futurity & Best Junior in Futurity Award will be divided 50% to the recorded breeder, 30% to the recorded owner, & 20% to the owner of the sire or owner of the frozen semen at the time of mating for each winner. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all awards will be made in strict accordance with Futurity rules. Payment of all Futurity monetary awards will be made to the winner by the DCA Futurity Chairman, subsequent to his/her certification of winners.

15 DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA MAY 10-MAY 13, 2014 FUTURITY PRIZES The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. offers a Rosette for Best in Futurity, Best Junior in Futurity, Best Senior in Futurity & First, Second, Third & Fourth in Each Class BEST IN FUTURITY Polar Bear Flat Tray 14 x 6.5, offered by Dave & Toni Linstedt Juju Dalmatians. BEST JUNIOR IN FUTURITY Polar Bear Coaster 6 offered by Kimberly Carey - Lost Art Dalmatians BEST SENIOR IN FUTURITY Polar Bear Coaster 6 offered by Steve & Sharon Nielsen - Horizoncrest Dalmatians The Dalmatian Club of America Futurity and the Dalmatian Club of America Foundation (DCAF) offer a bonus cash prize as an incentive program to increase DCA member s participation in health screenings and data collection. DCAF will offer the following special prizes. These prizes shall be awarded only if the Sire and Dam are CHIC listed. The Sire and Dam shall be deemed CHIC listed if they appear on the CHIC database 10 days before the judging of the Futurity. BREEDER(S) OF THE BEST IN FUTURITY winner shall be awarded $ in aggregate by DCAF. OWNER(S) OF THE SIRE OF THE BEST IN FUTURITY winner shall be awarded $ in aggregate by DCAF. OWNER(S) OF THE SIRE AND BREEDER OF THE BEST JUNIOR OR SENIOR THAT DOES NOT WIN BEST IN FUTURITY shall be awarded $ in aggregate each by DCAF. The Futurity chairman shall determine the eligibility of the winners as soon as possible after the conclusion of Futurity judging. If possible the special prizes shall be awarded during the Awards Dinner held in conjunction with the DCA specialty. SWEEPSTAKES REQUIREMENTS & CLASSIFICATION Sweepstakes is open to all Dalmatians six (6) months of age & under eighteen (18) months on May 10, 2014, pursuant to the following Class descriptions. No dog previously exhibited in the DCA Sweepstakes is eligible for the 2014 DCA Sweepstakes. Entrants may be shown by owners or agents, but cannot be a Champion of Record as of the date of closing. Dogs shown in Sweepstakes must also be entered in one of the regular classes at the regular entry fee and on the regular entry form. Indicate your Sweepstakes Class with the age division in the space provided for Additional Class. The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches Junior, 6 Mos. & Under 8 Mos. Junior, 8 Mos. & Under 10 Mos. Junior, 10 Mos. & Under 12 Mos. Senior, 12 Mos. & Under 14 Mos. Senior, 14 Mos. & Under 16 Mos. Senior, 16 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. DIVISION OF ENTRY MONEY AS PRIZES 35% of total entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses. The remaining 65% will be divided as follows: First...50% of the Class Entry Fees Second...25% of the Class Entry Fees Third...10% of the Class Entry Fees Fourth...5% of the Class Entry Fees After deducting for Class Awards, remaining monies are divided equally between the owner of Best Junior in Sweepstakes & Best Senior in Sweepstakes. SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES (OPEN TO ALL) The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. offers a Rosette for Best in Sweepstakes, Best Junior in Sweepstakes, Best Senior in Sweepstakes & First, Second, Third & Fourth in Each Class. BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES Salmon Bread Tray 13 x7 offered by Monte & Sheila Wymore - Coachlight Dalmatians BEST JUNIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES Salmon Sushi Plate 8 x7 offered by Tim Robbins - Robbsdale Dalmatians BEST SENIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES Salmon Sushi Plate 8 x7 offered by John & Jennifer Cramer - Pal-Dal Dalmatians 2014 DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 15

16 DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA MAY 10-MAY 13, 2014 BREED PRIZES The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. offers a Rosette for Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Select Dog, Select Bitch, Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Bitch, First, Second, Third & Fourth in Each Regular Class & First, Second, Third & Fourth in each Non-Regular Class except Veterans for which only First place is awarded and receives a First Place Rosette. PRIZES OPEN ONLY TO MEMBERS OF THE DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. BEST OF BREED - DCA Sterling Silver Medallion offered by the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. through its corresponding secretary, Toni Linstedt, 1048 Woodfield Estates Drive, Town and Country, MO 63017, to be awarded at the 2014 National Specialty Show of the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. BEST OF WINNERS Ms. Cheryl Fales Steinmetz & Cheshire Dalmatians offer, through the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. for competition at its Specialty Shows only, Am/Can Ch Cheshire s Northern Lights Memorial Trophy, an Original Mats Jonasson Full Lead Crystal Dalmatians Running on a Handmade Maple Base, for Best of Winners. Permanent possession shall be awarded to the owner winning the award three (3) Times, not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows. The donor will give an Engraved Glass Paperweight as a memento to commemorate the win until the trophy is permanently won. BEST OF WINNERS His many friends & family offer, through the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. for competition at its Specialty Shows only, John P Garvin MD Memorial Trophy, an Original Ric Chashoudian Bronze Statue of Ch Korcula Midnight Star Bret D on a Walnut Base, for Best of Winners. Permanent possession shall be awarded to the owner winning the award three (3) Times, not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows. The donor will give an Engraved Picture Frame as a memento to commemorate the win until the trophy is permanently won. BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED DCA Bronze Medallion offered by the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc.through its corresponding secretary, Toni Linstedt, 1048 Woodfield Estates Drive, Town and Country, MO 63017, to be awarded at the 2014 National Specialty Show of the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED Margaret A Callea & J W Smith offer, through the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. for competition at its Specialty Shows only, Ch.Tramac Mochamotion Challenge Trophy, a Bronze Dalmatian Statue in honor of Mocha for Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed. Permanent possession shall be awarded to the owner winning the award three (3) times, not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows. The donor will give an Engraved Pewter Plate as a memento to commemorate the win until the trophy is permanently won. WINNERS DOG DCA Bronze Medallion offered by the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. through its corresponding secretary, Toni Linstedt, 1048 Woodfield Estates Drive, Town and Country, MO 63017, to be awarded at the 2014 National Specialty Show of the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. WINNERS DOG The Estate of Mrs. Ingalls offers through the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. for competition at its Specialty Shows only, The Lord & Lady Hannibel Challenge Trophy (Sterling Silver) for Winners Dog. Permanent possession shall be awarded to the owner winning the award three (3) Times, not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows. WINNERS BITCH - DCA Bronze Medallion offered by the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. through its corresponding secretary, Toni Linstedt, 1048 Woodfield Estates Drive, Town and Country, MO 63017, to be awarded at the 2014 National Specialty Show of the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER

17 DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA MAY 10-MAY 13, 2014 WINNERS BITCH Beth Winick & Lois C Gregg offer through the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. for competition at its Specialty Shows only, the James McManus Challenge Trophy (Clock of solid Bronze casting) for Winners Bitch. This trophy is now on permanent loan for display at the American Kennel Club. Permanent possession shall be awarded to the owner winning the award three (3) Times, not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows. REGULAR CLASS PRIZES (OPEN TO ALL) The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. Offers The Following Trophies Unless Otherwise Indicated. All Trophy Donors Will Be Listed In The Catalog. BEST OF BREED Salmon Platter 24 x9 offered by Mary Squire - Kastle Dalmatians BEST OF BREED Homiller Memorial Trophy (Pewter Plate) offered by John D. Orr in memory of Dr. & Mrs. John P. Homiller of Tattoo Kennels. BEST OF BREED A 5 x5 Handmade Dalmatian Theme Quilt, quilted by Judy McDaniels offered by Donã Stout - Mosaic Dalmatians. BEST OF WINNERS Spirit Platter 14 offered by Connie Wagner - Spotlight Dalmatians. BEST OF WINNERS Dark Gray Marble Urn Etched by Sue Ann Rucker offered by Ken & Nancy Berg - Gig Harbor, WA. BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED Spirit salad bowl 12 x4 offered by Lynn & Charlie Garvin Korcula Dalmatians, Reg. SELECT DOG Small Spirit Bowl 7 x2 offered by SarahAnne Vancleeve Tucwinn Dalmatians. SELECT BITCH Small spirit bowl 7 x2 offered by John & Kris Benoit Dakota Dalmatians. WINNERS DOG Totem Tray 11 x7 offered by Karen Whyte Smiling Dalmatians. WINNERS DOG A 5 x5 Handmade Dalmatian Theme Quilt, quilted by Judy McDaniels offered by Donã Stout - Mosaic Dalmatians. RESERVE WINNERS DOG Polar Bear Dish 10 x6 offered by Terry & Karen Wissinger HooDoo Dalmatians. WINNERS BITCH Totem Tray 11 x7 offered by Barbara Lyons Quiksilver Dalmatians. WINNERS BITCH A 5 x5 Handmade Dalmatian Theme Quilt, quilted by Judy McDaniels offered by Donã Stout - Mosaic Dalmatians. RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Polar Bear Dish 10 x6 offered by Steve & Sharon Nielsen Horizoncrest Dalmatians. FIRST PRIZE, BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOG and BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCH: 4 Fish Plates each, 8 square, offered by Rod and Patti Strand - Merry Go Round Dalmatians. FIRST IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Queen Anne Charger Plate. SECOND IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Queen Anne Dinner Plate. THIRD IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Queen Anne Salad Plate. FOURTH IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Dessert Plate. A Special Rosette will be offered to each Dalmatian who finishes their Championship or Grand (Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum) Championship at this show offered by Meg Callea - Tramac Dalmatians. EACH PARTICIPANT IN VETERAN CLASSES Special Rosette with Dog s Name imprinted offered by the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. AWARDS OF MERIT The judge may, at their discretion, award up to 10% (unrounded) from the total Best of Breed entry to present an Award of Merit Medallion to recognize the qualities of that Dalmatian. DCA Medallion offered by the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. Red, White & Blue Neck Ribbon, Matting & Frame for Award of Merit Medallions offered by Meg Callea, Tramac Dalmatians DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 17

18 DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA MAY 10-MAY 13, 2014 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PRIZES The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc Offers The Following Trophies Unless Otherwise Indicated. All Trophy Donors Will Be Listed In The Catalog. The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. offers a Rosette for Best Junior Handler & First, Second, Third & Fourth in Each Class. Best Junior Handler Totem Tray 11 x 7 offered by Ann & Mac Smith - To the Future of the Sport, Mapleaf Dalmatians FIRST IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Queen Anne Charger Plate. SECOND IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Queen Anne Dinner Plate. THIRD IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Queen Anne Salad Plate. FOURTH IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Dessert Plate. OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSIFICATION AND PRIZES ALL OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSES WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 OBEDIENCE TRIAL Qualifying score required for all prizes in Regular Classes. Dog means either sex. PLEASE NOTE: Entry Fees, minus $10.00 for expenses, will be refunded for bitches entered in Obedience that come in season after entries close. Transfers will be allowed at this trial per AKC Regulations. OBEDIENCE CLASSIFICATION Regular Classes Novice A Novice B Open A Open B Utility A Utility B Optional Titling Classes Beginner Novice A Beginner Novice B Pre-Novice Pre-Open Pre-Utility Graduate Novice Graduate Open Versatility Non-Regular Classes Veterans Brace Team OBEDIENCE PRIZES The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc Offers The Following Trophies Unless Otherwise Indicated. All Trophy Donors Will Be Listed In The Catalog. The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. offers a Rosette for Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes, Highest Combined Score in Open B & Utility Classes, & First, Second, Third, & Fourth in Each Class & for dogs earning a new Title during the trial. A Dark Green Qualifying Ribbon will be given to each dog attaining a Qualifying Score. SPECIAL PRIZE (OPEN TO DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. MEMBERS ONLY) HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN REGULAR CLASSES DCA Bronze Medallion offered by the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. through its secretary Toni Linstedt, 1048 Woodfield Estates Drive, Town and Country MO 63017, to be awarded at the 2014 National Specialty Show of the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. OBEDIENCE PRIZES (OPEN TO ALL) HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN REGULAR CLASSES Salmon Platter 24 x9 offered by Kathryn Blink Driftwood Farms in Memory of Multi HIT CH Driftwood Rambler She s A Ten CDX OA, TT, CPC Button. HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE IN OPEN B & UTILITY CLASSES Large Armetale Round Platter, offered by Kelly Flannigan & Laura Olsen - Batik Dalmatians. FIRST IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Queen Anne Charger Plate SECOND IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Queen Anne Dinner Plate THIRD IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Queen Anne Salad Plate FOURTH IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Dessert Plate EACH PARTICIPANT IN VETERANS CLASS Special Rosette with Dog s Name imprinted offered by the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. TEAM CLASS - Each member of each Team placing First through Fourth will receive a DCA Pewter Medallion. No Placement trophy as listed above will be given Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER

19 RALLY TRIAL DALMATIAN CLUB OF AMERICA MAY 10-MAY 13, 2014 Rally is limited to 140 entries. Qualifying Score required for all prizes. Dog means either sex. NOTE: Entry Fees, minus $10.00 for expenses, will be refunded for bitches entered in Rally that come in season after entries close. Transfers will be allowed at this trial per AKC Regulations. ~ RALLY ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE DOG S JUMP HEIGHT ~ RALLY CLASSIFICATION Novice A Novice B Advanced A Advanced B Excellent A Excellent B RALLY PRIZES The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. Offers The Following Trophies Unless Otherwise Indicated. All Trophy Donors Will Be Listed In The Catalog. The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. offers a Rosette for First, Second, Third & Fourth in Each Class and for dogs earning a new Title during the trial. A Dark Green Qualifying Ribbon will be given to each dog attaining a Qualifying Score. FIRST IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Queen Anne Charger Plate. SECOND IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Queen Anne Dinner Plate. THIRD IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Queen Anne Salad Plate. FOURTH IN EACH CLASS DCA Crested Dessert Plate. SPECIAL PERFORMANCE AWARD THE TRIATHLETE CHALLENGE If you and your dog are a multi-tasking team, set your sights on the SPECIALTY TRIATHLETE CHALLENGE, a special award given to EACH Dalmatian/handler team that earns a qualifying leg or passing score in three or more performance venues during the National Specialty. The eligible events are Tracking (at the Official National Specialty Trial May 6th only), Road Trial (at the Official National Specialty Trial May 7th only, RD and RDX classes), Agility (at the Official National Specialty Agility Trial May 8th only, Standard and JWW classes), Obedience (at the Official National Specialty Trial May 10th only, regular and optional titling classes), Rally (classes at the Official National Specialty Rally Trial May 10th only). Only one score or performance in each venue will count towards this award, and the performance must be at the titling level, although the dog/handler team may already have earned the relevant title. If your dog can hock, heel, sniff, run, and jump, just pick your venues and go for the challenge! The award will be a DCA 2014 themed handcrafted picture frame and a Northwest handcrafted pewter keychain or substitue items of equal value. (These awards are offered by Nadine Morgan.) TOP TWENTY EVENT MONDAY, MAY 12TH AT 7:15. This is an event you won t want to miss! There is nothing like watching our top Conformation dogs showing their hearts out with their special handler in formal attire and hearing their favorite music. This is the favorite part of the show for the judges, audience, and dogs. The evening is a formal event so please plan to dress accordingly. There will be cash bars and light hors d oeuvres to keep your tummy happy. Tickets are $10 per person. Our fabulous catalog, a must have, is $15 for pick up or $21 if mailed. Both tickets and catalogs must be ordered in advance through the DCA order form or on the DCA website DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 19

20 MT. HOOD DALMATIAN CLUB MAY 9, 2014 Mt. Hood Dalmatian Club 36th Specialty Show Friday, May 9, 2014 AM # ENTRY LIMIT 100 Holiday Inn Portland Airport 8439 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR AKC Licensed Unbenched Indoors Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER

21 OFFICERS MT. HOOD DALMATIAN CLUB MAY 9, 2014 President...Ron Young Vice President... Rod Strand Treasurer... Debbie Young Secretary...Rhonda Goodell NE 31st Ave, Vancouver, Wa Dalmatian Club of America Representative Bridget Backus McBride SHOW COMMITTEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Patti Strand Bridget Backus McBride Gay Stryker Show Chairman...Ron Young SW Grahams Ferry Rd, Wilsonville, Or Chief Ring Steward... Bridget Backus McBride Trophies & Hospitality... Debbie Young Grounds... Rod Strand And All Officers and Board Members VETERINARIANS SEE PAGE 2 OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER SEE PAGE 2 JUDGE CONFORMATION Mrs. Pat Hastings [5928] SW DIVISION ST, ALOHA, OR ENTRY FEES Highest Priced Class considered the FIRST ENTRY. Includes AKC Fees where applicable First Entry of each dog in a Regular or Non-Regular Class...$35.00 Each Additional Entry of the same dog...$30.00 Make all checks payable in U.S. Funds to BaRay Event Services, Inc. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS MUST make checks payable in U.S. Funds. RIBBON PRIZES Regular Classes FIRST PRIZE... Blue Rosette THIRD PRIZE... Yellow Ribbon SECOND PRIZE... Red Ribbon FOURTH PRIZE...White Ribbon 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 SELECTS (DOG & BITCH)... Light Blue & White Rosette Non-Regular Classes FIRST PRIZE...Rose Rosette SECOND PRIZE... Brown Ribbon THIRD PRIZE... Light Green Ribbon FOURTH PRIZE... Gray Ribbon 2014 DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 21

22 BREED AWARDS MT. HOOD DALMATIAN CLUB MAY 9, 2014 TROPHY DONATIONS Trophy donations allow our club to provide nice trophies for your special win. If you wish to donate to the trophy fund, please provide us with the following information: YOUR NAME and KENNEL NAME as you wish to have it printed in the catalog. Make checks payable to: MT. HOOD DALMATIAN CLUB SEND DONATIONS TO: DEBBIE YOUNG SW Grahams Ferry Rd., Wilsonville, Oregon Thank you for your generosity. Best of Breed - The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. offers through the office of the Secretary Mrs. Toni Linstedt, 1048 Woodfield Estates Dr, Town and Country, MO 63017, the DCA bronze medallion to be awarded to the Best of Breed winner provided there is a conformation entry of 25 or more Dalmatians and the owner is a member in good standing of the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. Prizes must be claimed the day of the show. None will be mailed or otherwise distributed. The Club reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value, if listed award is not available. The Mt. Hood Dalmatian Club offers a Rosette for Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Winners Dog & Winners Bitch & First in each class. Fused Glass Trophies with breed motif by local artist Kathy Hamilton are offered by the Mt. Hood Dalmatian Club for the following placements: BEST OF BREED Dalmatian Tapestry offered by Rod and Patti Strand, Merry Go Round Dalmatians Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed - Dalmatian Art Sleeve for IPad or Kindle, offered by Rod and Patti Strand, Merry Go Round Dalmatians. BEST OF WINNERS Mt Hood Dalmatian Club Logo Throw Blanket, offered by Meg Callea, Tramac Dalmatians. BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED WINNERS DOG Dalmatian Art Ceramic Coasters, offered by Rod and Patti Strand, Merry Go Round Dalmatians WINNERS BITCH Dalmatian Art Ceramic Coasters, offered by Rod and Patti Strand, Merry Go Round Dalmatians. FIRST PRIZE, EACH CLASS AWARDS OF MERIT At the conclusion of Best of Breed judging, the judge has the discretion to award up to 10% of entries Award of Merit Rosettes offered by the Mt. Hood Dalmatian Club. The judge is not obligated to select any Awards of Merit if he/she feels there are not any dogs or bitches in competition worthy of this award. All dogs competing in the Best of Breed competition are eligible for this award, with the exception of the Best of Breed winner Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER

23 PUGET SOUND DALMATIAN CLUB MAY 9, 2014 Puget Sound Dalmatian Club 50th Specialty Show Friday, May 9, 2014 PM # ENTRY LIMIT 100 Holiday Inn Portland Airport 8439 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR AKC Licensed Unbenched Indoors 2014 DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 23

24 OFFICERS PUGET SOUND DALMATIAN CLUB MAY 9, 2014 President...Patty Gibson Vice President... Stephanie Burns Treasurer...Nadine Morgan Secretary... Laura Vancleeve 1119 McGarigle Rd., Sedro Woolley, WA / SHOW COMMITTEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kathy Mulej Elizabeth Thompson SarahAnn Vancleeve Show Chairman...Patty Gibson 790 E North Island Dr., Shelton, WA / Chief Ring Steward... SarahAnne Vancleeve Trophies...Kathy Duran Grounds... Terry Wissinger, Randy & Susan Larsen Hospitality, Judge... Stephanie Burns VETERINARIANS SEE PAGE 2 OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER SEE PAGE 2 JUDGE CONFORMATION ONLY Mr. David M Krogh [1260] 8225 SW SHENANDOAH WAY, TUALATIN, OR ENTRY FEES Highest Priced Class considered the FIRST ENTRY. Includes AKC Fees where applicable First Entry of each dog in a Regular or Non-Regular Class...$35.00 Each Additional Entry of the same dog...$30.00 Make all checks payable in U.S. Funds to BaRay Event Services, Inc. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS MUST make checks payable in U.S. Funds. RIBBON PRIZES Regular Classes FIRST PRIZE... Blue Rosette THIRD PRIZE... Yellow Ribbon SECOND PRIZE... Red Ribbon FOURTH PRIZE...White Ribbon 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 SELECTS (DOG & BITCH)... Light Blue & White Rosette AWARDS OF MERIT... Dark Green Rosette At the conclusion of Best of Breed judging, the judge has the discretion to award up to 10% of entries Award of Merit Rosettes. The judge is not obligated to select any Awards of Merit if he/she feels there are not any dogs or bitches in competition worthy of this award. All dogs competing in the Best of Breed competition are eligible for this award, with the exception of the Best of Breed winner. Non-Regular Classes FIRST PRIZE...Rose Rosette SECOND PRIZE... Brown Ribbon THIRD PRIZE... Light Green Ribbon FOURTH PRIZE... Gray Ribbon Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER

25 TROPHY DONATIONS PUGET SOUND DALMATIAN CLUB MAY 9, 2014 Trophy donations allow our club to provide nice trophies for your special win. If you wish to donate to the trophy fund, please provide us with the following information: YOUR NAME and KENNEL NAME as you wish to have it printed in the catalog. Make checks payable to: PUGET SOUND DALMATIAN CLUB SEND DONATIONS TO: KATHY DURAN th St. SE, Snohomish, WA Thank you for your generosity. BREED AWARDS Best of Breed - The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. offers through the office of the Secretary Mrs. Toni Linstedt, 1048 Woodfield Estates Dr, Town and Country, MO 63017, the DCA bronze medallion to be awarded to the Best of Breed winner provided there is a conformation entry of 25 or more Dalmatians and the owner is a member in good standing of the Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. CHALLENGE TROPHIES The following CHALLENGE TROPHIES are offered for permanent possession when won three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog, nor at consecutive shows. All CHALLENGE TROPHIES to remain in the possession of the club until retired. These CHALLENGE TROPHIES are offered for the show on May 9, Best of Breed Tramac/JWS/Spotlight Dalmatians offer The Ch Tramac Mochamotion OA NAJ RN Memorial Challenge Trophy. A 24 x 36 framed print of sleeping liver spotted Dalmatian. Offered by Meg Callea, Tramac Dalmatians; James W. Smith, JWS Dalmatians; and Jennifer Meisch, Spotlite Dalmatians. The trophy will be retired after three wins by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog. The trophy will remain in the possession of the donors until retired. There is a commemorative framed Dalmatian print keepsake donated by Tramac/JWS/ Spotlite Dalmatians. Best of Breed The Rainbow Bridge perpetual trophy. A 13 x 18 inch stained glass window/wall hanging in purple and gold art glass with PSDC logo. The trophy will remain in the possession of the Club. Winner will receive commemorative 6 x 6 inch stained glass piece on a stand with PSDC logo. This trophy is offered by Kathy Duran, Country Dalmatians. Best of Winners The HOO DOO DALS CHALLENGE TROPHY: A White and Blue Glass Bowl, offered by Terry & Karen Wissinger, Hoo Doo Dals. A commemorative Blue Plate will be given for each win. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed The PATZ & COBBS CHALLENGE TROPHY: A Crystal Lasered Dalmatian Head donated by Pat Zoscak, Patz Dalmatians, and Danny, Liz & Eric Cobb. A Keychain with a Dalmatian head will be given to commemorate each win. BREED AWARDS FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014 Trophies with a Seattle theme by local artist Ed Newbold will be awarded for the following: Best of Breed Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Best of Winners Select Dog & Select Bitch Winners Dog & Winners Bitch Reserve Winners Dog & Reserve Winners Bitch Awards of Merit First Prize, Veteran Dog & Veteran Bitch Stud Dog & Brood Bitch First Prize in each regular conformation class 2014 DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 25

26 ALL CLUSTER EVENTS MAY 9-MAY 13, 2014 AKC Canine Health Foundation Canine Athlete FUND Fit for Sport. Fit for Life. Canine athletes count on all of us for help with training, conditioning and rehabilitation to help them live longer, healthier lives. Did you know? Injuries sustained by highly active dogs often afflict non-athletes & senior dogs too. As many as 40% of ALL dogs will experience osteoarthritis pain. With your help, the AKC Canine Health Foundation s new Canine Athlete Fund will support increased research and public-awareness efforts about health issues that can afflict canine athletes as well as less-active or senior dogs, including osteoarthritis, bone biology, pain management and more. Learn more and download FREE podcasts at This is one obstacle they can t navigate without us. Please donate today! Mail contributions to: CHF Canine Athlete Fund PO Box , Raleigh, NC ENTRIES, CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES, TRANSFERS FAX ENTRIES: Fax number: $4.00 per dog per event added for FAX-Credit Card entries. 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, and American Express are accepted for Fax entries. Credit card information (Credit Card number, expiration date, and cardholder name) must be on cover sheet. Note: Visa and MasterCard users You must include the 3-digit security code that appears above your signature on the back of the card. Proof of fax transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax-Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at www. BarayEvents.com. FAX EARLY! Please avoid waiting until closing day rush to fax your entries. Fax lines can become backed up by volume. Fax lines are open 24/7. ONLINE ENTRIES: Web site is BaRayEvents.com Follow instructions on Web site. $3.00 charge per dog per event. FEDEX, UPS, AIRBORNE or HAND-DELIVERED: 203 S. 4th Ave., Sequim, WA PHONE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES AND TRANSFERS will be accepted according to AKC Rules. Any refunds will be made within three weeks after the show. An administrative fee may apply Dalmatian NATIONAL CLUSTER

27 The love shows. Because of the strong connection you have with your dogs, you consistently look for ways to provide them with long healthy lives.you can help support breed-specific health studies, educational outreach and rescue efforts. Make a difference for your breed by joining Purina Pro Club and participating in the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program. Join today. Call , 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Mon.-Fri. Or, visit purinaproclub.com Trademarks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland 2014 DALMATIAN NATIONAL CLUSTER 31