German Shepherd Dog Club of East Tennessee, Inc.

PREMIUM LIST Annual Spring Specialty Shows Back to Back (Licensed Shows - Unbenched) JUDGES Saturday: Mrs. Charlotte K. LaRosa, 1721 Borror Road, Grove City, OH 43123 Sunday: Mr. Joseph D. LaRosa, 1721 Borror Road, Grove City, OH 43123 German Shepherd Dog Club of East Tennessee, Inc. Officers President... Gary Kirk Vice President...Lisa Walker Treasurer...Sheila Hundley Secretary... Bernadette Kirk 1608 Helmbolt Road, Knoxville, TN 37909, email: bernkirk@comcast.net Board Of Directors Debbie Ervin, Chris Lecher, Ellie Witkowski, and all club officers German Shepherd Dog Club of East Tennessee, Inc. (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) Springbrook Recreation Center 1537 Dalton Street Alcoa, Tennessee 37701 Event #2009293601 Event #2009293602 Saturday, April 25, 2009 & Sunday, April 26, 2009 SHOWS WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS REGARDLESS OF WEATHER SHOW HOURS: 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. Mail Entries To: Donna L. Fefee, Show Secretary 219 Oglewood Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917 865-525-4747 Or Enter Online at www.gsdcet.org (please note our new web address) Entries close at 6:00 p.m. (EST), Wednesday, April 8, 2008, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6, of the Dog Show Rules. Show Committee Lisa Walker, Show Chairperson 7835 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914 865-933-4809 Donna Fefee, Show Secretary 219 Oglewood Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917 865-525-4747 ~ email: gsdc.east.tn@gmail.com and members of the Board of Directors Committees Ring Steward...Bernadette Kirk Hospitality... Darlene Estes Trophies... Sheila Hundley Catalog Sales...Gary Kirk Publicity... Darlene Estes Raffle... Wayne Walker Concession Stand... Steve and Hilda Osborne Silent Auction...Ellie Witkowski Grounds... Members of the Club Visit GSDCET at our new web site: www.gsdcet.org (note the change to org ) 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 ~~1~~

Show Photographer Quick Dog Show Photography Joyce Quick, 8480 Watkins Road, Palmetto, GA 30268 770-463-5856 ~ email: Jomarigsd@bellsouth.net Animal Health Center Hwy 411 South Maryville, TN 37801 865-982-2270 Veterinarians ( On Call ) Midland Pet Emergency Center 235 Calderwood St. 865-982-1007 Entry Fees - Each Day First entry of each dog... $25.00 Puppy, Bred-By-Exhibitor, and Veteran Classes... $12.00 Additional entry of same dog... $12.00 When a dog is entered in more than one class, the highest priced class is considered the first entry. Fees include a $3.00 AKC event service fee per entry and a $0.50 AKC recording fee for each dog s first entry only. ES (divided by sex) Puppy, 6-9 months; Puppy 9-12 months; 12-18 months; Novice; Bred-by-Exhibitor; American bred; Open; Winners; Veterans (non-regular) Class: for dogs and bitches at least seven years old. Note: Desexed animals may be shown in this class. Best of Breed Competition; Best Puppy; Best Opposite Puppy RIBBON/ROSETTE PRIZES FOR REGULAR ES First Prize... Blue Ribbon Second Prize... Red Ribbon Third Prize... Yellow 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 Best Puppy... Green Rosette Best Opposite Puppy... Green Rosette RIBBON/ROSETTE PRIZES FOR VETERANS Mail entries with checks or money orders made out to GSDC-ET to the show secretary (Donna Fefee, 219 Oglewood Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917) or enter online at gsdcet.org, with credit card payment available through PayPal. First Prize... Rose Rosette Second Prize...Brown Ribbon Third Prize... Light Green Ribbon Fourth Prize... Grey Ribbon FEES MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRIES. Entries and fees must be in possession of the show secretary by the closing date. Changes, additions, or corrections to entry forms must be received prior to close of entries. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as practical after the close of entries. DOGS MAY ARRIVE any time prior to their scheduled time for judging. After being judged, dogs not required for further judging may be excused. Neither the Club Secretary nor the Show Secretary will be responsible or obligated to furnish any service for notifying the exhibitors or their agents of the class being judged. All dogs present must be held on a leash or confined to their crates. 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 ring. ENTRY FEE shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by the veterinarian or judge, or barred from the competition by the Show Committee. The club accepts no responsibility for duplicate, wrong, or incomplete entries. No refund of entry fee will be made if, because of riots, civil disturbances, extreme weather conditions, or other acts beyond the control of the Show Committee, it is impossible to open or to complete the show. There is ample room for private exercise pens alongside the parking lot. Please be considerate and police your own areas. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. ~~2~~ TROPHIES DONATED BY CLUB MEMBERS *********************************************************************************************** BEST OF BREED Bronze Medallions are offered by the GSDCA, Inc. on both days BEST OF BREED BEN-JO Perpetual Trophy (Saturday Show Only) Dog s name and show date engraved on brass plate and permanently affixed to trophy. Donated by Ben & Joan McGovern. CRYSTAL OR SILVER ITEMS will be offered for the following classes, both days: Best of Breed Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Winners Dog Winners Bitch Reserve Winners Dog Reserve Winners Bitch Best Puppy Best Opposite Puppy The club reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. ~~3~~

Host Hotel: Accommodations The Jameson Inn of Alcoa 206 Corporate Way 865-984-6800 We cordially invite you to attend The GSDC of East Tennessee s Rate: $73.99, if reservations are made before April 16. Be sure to mention the German Shepherd Dog Club of East Tennessee when making reservations and during check-in. Dogs must be crated in rooms, and please put plastic under crates. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, data ports, and breakfast. Directions from the hotel to the show site will be at the front desk. We are very fortunate to have a hotel as nice as the Jameson Inn as our host hotel. Please keep your room and the grounds clean. The hotel management will report violators to the Bench Committee. Alternate Lodging Where Dogs Are Welcome: MainStay Suites 361 Fountain View Circle 865-379-7799 Alternate Motels/Hotels, which do not allow dogs in rooms Hampton Inn Knoxville-Airport Days Inn Alcoa Knoxville Airport 148 International Ave 2962 Alcoa Hwy 865-983-1101 865-970-3060 Country Inn & Suites Knoxville Airport 162 Cusick Road 865-273-2800 Please inform the show secretary ASAP about any problems concerning lodging, including unavailability of rooms at the host hotel. Driving Directions from Host Hotel to Dog Show: Head north on Hall Road, and travel approximately 1.1 miles towards the airport. Take the Hunt Road exit, and continue to the right on Hunt Road. Drive approximately 0.4 miles to Springbrook Road, and turn right. Turn left onto Alcoa Road, and then right onto Dalton Street. Show site is on the right. ~Annual Silent Auction~ Saturday, April 25, at the Show Site Proceeds will benefit local GSD rescue efforts. Canine Good Citizen Testing Melinda Howard (K9 Camp Pet Sitting & Dog Training) will offer CGC testing on Saturday, April 25, 2009 Cost is $10.00 per test. Information about the CGC program can be found at http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/ Many thanks to the ETAPPS pet sitters association for assisting with the testing! Catalog Advertising Submission Deadline: April 1, 2009 Cost: Full-page ads are $20 (4.5 wide by 7.25 high), and Half-page ads are $12 (4.5 wide by 3.5 high). Email submission is preferred unless prior arrangements are made. Black and white, with simple graphics only. Acceptable formats include.doc,.rtf, or.pdf (high-res) files. Editing may be required for space or technical reasons. You will be contacted for approval. We want you to be happy with your ad. First come, first serve. The editor reserves the right to decline advertisements due to space considerations or for any other reason. Email ad copy to gsdc.east.tn@gmail.com, and mail checks (made out to GSDC-ET) to Donna Fefee, 219 Oglewood Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. Feel free to call with any questions (865-525-4747). ~~4~~ ~~5~~

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM - BOTH SIDES OF ENTRY FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC. Check the appropriate box(es): Saturday, April 25, 2009, Event #2009293601 Sunday, April 26, 2009, Event #2009293602 ENTRY FEES EACH DAY: First entry is $25.00, except Puppy (6-9 and 9-12 mos.), Bred by Exhibitor, and Veteran classes are $12.00; any additional entry of the same dog is $12.00. ENTRIES CLOSE at 6:00 P.M. (EST), Wednesday, April 8, 2009, with Show Secretary Donna Fefee, 219 Oglewood Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Make checks or money orders payable to GSDC-ET. I ENCLOSE $... for entry fees. IMPORTANT: Read Carefully the Instructions on the Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in parenthesis indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed. PLEASE PRINT. BREED German Shepherd Dog DOG SHOW (2)(3) ADDITIONAL ES NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) FULL NAME OF DOG AKC REG NO. OBEDIENCE VARIETY (1) RALLY (Jump Height) Enter Number Here DIVISION (3) Weight, Color, etc. DATE OF BIRTH SEX JR SHOWMANSHIP JR. HANDLER NUMBER AKC LITTER NO. PLACE OF BIRTH ILP NO. (list country) FOREIGN REG NO & COUNTRY Do not print the above in the catalog BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER(S)[4] OWNER S ADDRESS (Please Print) NAME OF OWNER S AGENT (if any) AT THE SHOW 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 & Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website www.akc.org AGREEMENT 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 therefrom, 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 ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE 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 CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, 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, parti-color), 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 name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP. If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER # JR S DATE OF BIRTH The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919)-854-0136. By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code) EMAIL ADDRESS If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Jr. Handler to the Owner? ~~7~~

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM - BOTH SIDES OF ENTRY FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC. Check the appropriate box(es): Saturday, April 25, 2009, Event #2009293601 Sunday, April 26, 2009, Event #2009293602 ENTRY FEES EACH DAY: First entry is $25.00, except Puppy (6-9 and 9-12 mos.), Bred by Exhibitor, and Veteran classes are $12.00; any additional entry of the same dog is $12.00. ENTRIES CLOSE at 6:00 P.M. (EST), Wednesday, April 8, 2009, with Show Secretary Donna Fefee, 219 Oglewood Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Make checks or money orders payable to GSDC-ET. I ENCLOSE $... for entry fees. IMPORTANT: Read Carefully the Instructions on the Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in parenthesis indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed. PLEASE PRINT. BREED German Shepherd Dog DOG SHOW (2)(3) ADDITIONAL ES NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) FULL NAME OF DOG AKC REG NO. OBEDIENCE VARIETY (1) RALLY (Jump Height) Enter Number Here DIVISION (3) Weight, Color, etc. DATE OF BIRTH SEX JR SHOWMANSHIP JR. HANDLER NUMBER AKC LITTER NO. PLACE OF BIRTH ILP NO. (list country) FOREIGN REG NO & COUNTRY Do not print the above in the catalog BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER(S)[4] OWNER S ADDRESS (Please Print) NAME OF OWNER S AGENT (if any) AT THE SHOW 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 & Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website www.akc.org AGREEMENT 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 therefrom, 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 ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE 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 CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, 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, parti-color), 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 name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP. If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER # JR S DATE OF BIRTH The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919)-854-0136. By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code) EMAIL ADDRESS If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Jr. Handler to the Owner? ~~9~~

Routes to the Show: Going south on I-75: In Knoxville, continue on I-275 South to I-40 West. Take exit #386B (Rt. 129 Alcoa, Airport, Smoky Mountains). NOTE: exit is less than one mile from the on ramp, so watch closely. Follow Rt 129 towards Alcoa and the airport. Take Hunt Road exit (~0.5 miles past airport), and turn right, over the overpass. Drive approximately 0.4 miles to Springbrook Road, and turn right. Turn left onto Alcoa Road, and then right onto Dalton Street. Show site is on the right. Going west on I-40: NOTE: I-40 through downtown Knoxville is closed for construction. If you try to go straight through, you will get diverted onto local roads in a very confusing area. Please don t do that! Take exit #393 (the I-40 West detour) to merge onto I-640 West. Drive approximately 6.9 miles, and exit onto I-275 South toward Knoxville. From here, the directions are the same as above. Going east on I-40/North on I-75: Take Exit #376 in Knoxville, and go towards Maryville/Alcoa on I-140. Exit I-140 at the Alcoa/Route 129 exit, and drive south on Rt 129. Take Hunt Road exit (~0.5 miles past airport), and turn right, over the overpass. Drive approximately 0.4 miles to Springbrook Road, and turn right. Turn left onto Alcoa Road, and then right onto Dalton Street. Show site is on the right. I-75 I-640 I-40 I-140 Rt 129/Alcoa H wy/airport Hwy I-275 Highway closed Rt 129 I-40 Springbrook Rd Alcoa Rd E. Hunt Road N. Wright Rd. Dalton St. Donna L. Fefee 219 Oglewood Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917 ~~10~~