Heart of America Bulldog Club 68 th Annual Specialty (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) EVENT #2019000601 EVENT #2019000602 EVENT #2019000603 Entries close at 10:00 PM, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 After which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted except as provided for in chapter 11, Section 6 of the American Kennel Club s Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Please note; entries for Saturday are limited to 100 per show. Entries requiring a signature will not be accepted. PREMIUM LIST Annual Specialty Show (Unbenched / Indoors) Heart of America Bulldog Club Friday, March 22 & Saturday (AM & PM), March 23, 2019 Bulldog Club of America Division VI Sunday, March 24, 2019 SHOW SITE Grain Valley Community Center 713 S Main St Grain Valley, MO 64029 March 22, 2019 March 23, 2019 (AM & PM) Specialty Show and Sweepstakes (Friday only) Bulldog Club of America Division VI EVENT #2019066114 Show Hours: Friday, March 22, 2019 4:00 pm 11:00 pm Saturday, March 23, 2019 7:00 am 11:00 pm Sunday, March 24, 2019 7:00 am 1:00 pm American Kennel Club Certification Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under the American Kennel Club rules, regulations. Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary ENTRY FEES FOR EACH SPECIALTY, EACH DAY All Regular Puppy Classes (6 9 mo and 9 12 mo) $20.00 All other Regular Breed Classes and Best of Breed Competition $25.00 Non-Regular Veterans Classes $20.00 Each additional entry of the same dog $20.00 Puppy/Junior Sweepstakes (Must be entered in Regular Class) $20.00 Entry Fees include AKC Recording Fee March 24, 2019 Specialty Show Send Entries/Fees to: Nancy Gann, Show Secretary 25583 N Highway 41 Marshall, MO 65340 660-886-5370
HEART OF AMERICA BULLDOG CLUB OFFICERS: President: Stacey Gann Vice President: Dean Dickey Secretary: Jennifer Blythe 5314 Basil Dr St Joseph, MO 64506 Treasurer: Kathleen Miller BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Dean Dickey, John Gann, Annette Hoskins, Harry Meierarend, Rod Miller BCA DIVISION VI OFFICERS: President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: BOARD OF GOVENORS: Annette Hoskins Evelyn Hotze Rod Miller Jamie Thew Roxanne Williamson Jim Hale Charles Cody Mason Karen Zimny 9106 Wilton Bridge Rd Waseca, MN 56093 Nicolle Ball COUNCILORS: Michelle Cazett Stacey Gann Jim Hale SHOW COMMITTEE: Show Chair: John Gann Officers of the Club & Members of the Board of Directors COMMITTEES: Show Secretary: Catalog Ads: Hospitality: Judges Hospitality: Raffle/Silent Auction: Trophies: Show Veterinarian (On Call): Nancy Gann 25583 N Hwy 41 Marshall, MO 65340 Stacey Gann Zach Lane Stacey Gann Eva Dickey Dean Dickey & Jennifer Blythe Show Photographer: Independence Animal Hospital Michelle Peres 300 S. Noland Rd. 904 S Broadway Ave. Independence, MO 64050 La Harpe, KS 66751 (816) 254-4282 (620) 496-2615 JUDGES AND THEIR ASSIGNMENTS Ramp is expected to be used for judging. FRIDAY, March 22, 2019, evening PUPPY/JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES Kristina Hobbs 10358 County Rd 213 Forney, TX 75126 ALL SPECIALTY REGULAR, NON-REGULAR BREED CLASSES Brenda Newcomb 262 NE Cerritos Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 SATURDAY, March 23, 2019, morning ALL SPECIALTY REGULAR AND NON-REGULAR BREED CLASSES Stanley Aspey 15850 Stansa Ln Savannah, MO 64485 SATURDAY, March 23, 2019, evening ALL SPECIALTY REGULAR AND NON-REGULAR BREED CLASSES Sandra Aspey 15850 Stansa Ln Savannah, MO 64485 SUNDAY, March 24, 2019, morning ALL SPECIALTY REGULAR AND NON-REGULAR BREED CLASSES Eduardo Hernandez Ave Alcanfores #60, Colonia Jardines De Sand Mateo Naucalpan Estado De Mexic, MEX 53240
SPECIALTY CLASSIFICATION Friday, March 22, 2019 evening Saturday, March 23, 2019 morning Saturday, March 23, 2019 evening Sunday, March 24, 2019 morning REGULAR CLASSES The following will be provided for Dogs and Bitches Puppy (6 mo and under 9 mo) Puppy (9 mo and under 12 mo) Junior (12 mo and under 18 mo) Amateur-Owner-Handler Bred by Exhibitor American bred Open Winners Best of Breed NON-REGULAR CLASSES VETERAN DOG CLASS VETERAN BITCH CLASS For Dogs and Bitches six (6) years of age or older. Open to Champions and Non-Champions. Entries need not be entered in another class. Dogs and Bitches will be judged separately. First place winners of the Veteran Dog Class and Veteran Bitch Class are eligible to compete in Best of Breed Competition, if otherwise undefeated at this specialty show. Note: Chapter 11, Section 8, of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows, provides that neutered dogs and spayed females are allowed to compete in Veteran Classes at independent specialty shows. BEST PUPPY IN REGULAR CLASSES All First Place Winners in the individual Puppy Classes will compete for the award of Best Puppy in the Regular Classes. NOTICE OF BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR CLASS ELIGIBILITY Chapter 3, Section 7, of the AKC s Rules Applying to Dog Shows, requires that: All dogs entered in the Bred-by-Exhibitor Class must be individually registered with the American Kennel Club as of the closing date of the show. The person handling the dog in this class must be the breeder of record and an owner of record of the dog. To exhibit in this class, family members must be a breeder and owner of record. PUPPY/JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES Friday, March 22, 2019 evening ENTRY FEE: $20.00 for each Puppy/Junior entered in the Puppy/Junior Sweepstakes. ELIGIBILITY: The Puppy/Junior Sweepstakes is open to all Bulldogs that are at least six months and under eighteen months of age on the day of the show. Dogs must also be entered in one of the Regular Breed Classes at this Specialty Show, at the regular class entry fee. Entries must be submitted on an official American Kennel Club Entry Form, with Sweepstakes and the age division noted on the entry form. A Champion of Record or a Champion according to the owner s records, as of the closing date and time of this show, may not be entered in the Puppy/Junior Sweepstakes. CLASSIFICATIONS FOR BOTH DOGS AND BITCHES: PUPPY (6 mo and under 9mo) PUPPY (9 mo and under 12 mo) JUNIOR (12 mo and under 18 mo) Winners of these classes will compete for Best in Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes PUPPY /JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE MONEY: A 35% maximum of Sweepstakes fees will be retained by the Heart of America Bulldog Club to cover expenses; any and all excess will be divided as follows: FIRST PRIZE: SECOND PRIZE: THIRD PRIZE: FOURTH PRIZE: 40% of fees for that class 30% of fees for that class 20% of fees for that class 10% of fees for that class In any subsequent classes for which the dog from the Bred-by-Exhibitor class becomes eligible, there are no restrictions as to who may handle. *Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendations to ensure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. This show is being dedicated to the memory of Randy Banta.
HOSPITALITY Friday evening starts at 4:00 PM Saturday lunch will be served between morning and evening judging approx half hour after morning judging Saturday & Sunday morning a variety including healthy lifestyle options *La Quinta (host hotel) provides a complimentary hot breakfast for all registered guests. The Heart of America Bulldog Club would like to thank all the exhibitors for their support. We look forward to seeing you at our show in March and hope you can attend the luncheon. There will be separate raffle and silent auction items available throughout the weekend. CATALOG ADVERTISING ¼ Page: $7.50 ½ Page: $15.00 Full Page: $25.00 Deadline is event closing date. Please make checks payable to the Heart of America Bulldog Club and can be mailed with entries. All ads will be printed in black & white (may be submitted in color) I would like to purchase the following pages of advertising in the Heart of America Bulldog Club catalog. ¼ page ½ page full page HEART OF AMERICA BULLDOG CLUB SPECIALTY SHOW & SWEEPSTAKES FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 SPECIALTY SHOW SATURDAY, March 23, 2019 RIBBON PRIZES REGULAR CLASSES First Prize: Blue Ribbon Second Prize: Red Ribbon Third Prize: Yellow Ribbon Fourth Prize: White Ribbon Winners: Purple Ribbon Reserve Winners: Purple/White Ribbon Best of Breed: Purple/Gold Rosette Best of Winners: Blue/White Rosette Best of Opposite Sex: Red/White Rosette Select Dog/ Select Bitch: Light Blue/White Rosette NON-REGULAR CLASSES AND SWEEPSTAKES First Prize: Rose Ribbon Second Prize: Brown Ribbon Third Prize: Light Green Ribbon Fourth Prize: Gray Ribbon Best in Sweepstakes: Pink/Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes: Lavender Rosette Best Puppy: Dark Green Rosette Friday, March 22, 2019: Cash Prizes will be awarded in addition to ribbons to the following winners: Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex, Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Bitch, Best Puppy, Best in Sweepstakes, and Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes. Saturday, March 23, 2019: Gold/Silver Trophies (AM show) and Framed Hollenbeck Prints and Bulldog Figurines (PM show) will be awarded in addition to ribbons to the following winners: Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex, Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Bitch, Best Puppy
BULLDOG CLUB OF AMERICA DIVISION VI SPECIALTY SHOW SUNDAY, March 24, 2019 RIBBON PRIZES REGULAR CLASSES First Prize: Blue Ribbon Second Prize: Red Ribbon Third Prize: Yellow Ribbon Fourth Prize: White Ribbon Winners: Purple Ribbon Reserve Winners: Purple/White Ribbon Best of Breed: Purple/Gold Rosette Best of Winners: Blue/White Rosette Best of Opposite Sex: Red/White Rosette Select Dog/ Select Bitch: Light Blue/White Rosette NON-REGULAR CLASSES First Prize: Second Prize: Third Prize: Fourth Prize: Best Puppy: Rose Ribbon Brown Ribbon Light Green Ribbon Gray Ribbon Dark Green Rosette Sunday, March 24, 2019: Durable Goods will be awarded in addition to ribbons to the following winners: Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex, Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Bitch, and Best Puppy. TROPHY FUND PLEDGES Reservations will be made upon receipt of donation. However, each class is reserved on a first come-first served basis. If the class you desire is taken, your donation will be used to offset trophy costs for other classes and acknowledged in the catalog. In order for your name to appear in the catalog with the class of your sponsorship, your donation must be received by Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at show closing. Please make donation checks payable to Heart of America Bulldog Club and can be mailed with entries. Thank you, in advance, for your sponsorship. Suggested Pledges Best of Breed $65 Winners Bitch $45 Best of Winners $30 Reserve Winners Bitch $25 Best of Opposite Sex $55 Best Puppy $30 Winners Dog $45 Best Puppy Sweeps $40 Reserve Winners Dog $25 Best of Opp. Sweeps $30 I pledge $ for class or where needed for the 2019 Heart of America Bulldog Club and Division VI Specialty Shows. Name: NOTICE there will be no dogs allowed thru the front doors of the community center. There is parking and an accessible door in the back of the building that all dog(s) and equipment must be taken thru. Thank you for your cooperation. ***This will be strictly enforced CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS IS EXPECTED. Care for the hotel and show site is of the utmost importance to HABC. Whenever it shall be determined that misuse of a hotel/motel room or show site may be occurring, the Show Committee shall convene for the express purpose of an on-site inspection of the area in question. Should it be determined by hearing that destruction and/or misuse of property is occurring, restitution shall be made immediately, and additional steps may be taken.
Please make all Checks payable to: Heart of America Bulldog Club or HABC Mail to the HABC / Div VI Show Secretary: Nancy Gann, Show Secretary 25583 N Highway 41 Marshall, MO 65340 660-886-5370 You may also submit your entries online at http://www.heartofamericabulldogclub.org/ or http://www.showtimeentryservice.com/ Room Rates (no pet fee): HOTEL INFORMATION La Quinta Inn & Suites 3402 NW Jefferson St Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-988-9980 $89.00 per night - 1 King $99.00 per night - 2 Queen When making your reservation, please specify that you are attending the Heart of America Bulldog Show in order to get the special room rate in the room block. NOTE: There will be NO RESERVED GROOMING at these shows! All grooming/crating is on a first come, first serve basis. Due to limited space, please stack crates. On Behalf of the Heart of America Bulldog Club, we would like to thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in March. -John Gann HABC/Div VI Show Chair DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW SITE: (713 S Main St, Grain Valley, MO) Coming from the north: I-35 south to south I-435 to I-70 east to Buckner Tarsney Rd. Exit 24. Coming from the south: 71 Hwy or I-35 to I-435 north to I-70 east to Buckner Tarsney Rd. Exit 24. Coming from the east or west: I-70 to Buckner Tarsney Rd. Exit 24. *Once south on Buckner Tarsney Rd, turn left on Main St, the community center will be on your right. DIRECTIONS TO THE HOTEL: Coming from the north: I-35 south to south I-435 to I-70 east to Woods Chapel Rd. Exit 18. Coming from the south: 71 Hwy or I-35 to I-435 north to I-70 east to Woods Chapel Rd. Exit 18. Coming from the east or west: I-70 to Woods Chapel Rd. Exit 18. *Once north on Woods Chapel Rd, turn right on Jefferson St, the hotel will be on your right.