Entries close at Show Secretary s Office at 6:00 p m, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or substituted except as provided for in Chapt.11, Sec.6 of the Dog Show Rules. PREMIUM LIST SIBERIAN HUSKY CLUB of GREATER DETROIT (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) Saturday, March 8, 2008 35th Annual Specialty 30th Independent Specialty, Obedience, & Sweepstakes Event # 2008053801 2nd Annual All Breed Obedience Trial Event # 2008053802 Sunday, March 9, 2008 36th Annual Specialty 31st Independent Specialty & Jr. Showmanship Event # 2008053803 Unbenched/Indoors Canine Sports Recreation Center 7275 Joy Road Dexter, MI 48130 Show Hours 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Local Time MAIL ENTRIES WITH FEES TO: Lindsay L Strutt, Show Secretary 28030 Eton Street, Westland, MI 48186 Phone: (313) 291-8465 email: SibeSpec@aol.com American Kennel Club Permission has been granted by The American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations, James Crowley, Secretary. Photographers Sarah Hubbach shubbach@gmail.com Veterinarian On Call Ann Arbor Animal Hospital (734) 662-4474 24 Hr. Emergency Service
Siberian Husky Club of Greater Detroit President Sharon Young Vice President Brian Palmer Treasurer Susan Haase Recording Secretary Rich Haase Cors. Secretary Anita Rosenberger 8884 Arnold Rd. Fair Haven, MI 48023 586 764 0964 anita@woofgang.com Board Of Directors Bee Holod, Judy Bennett, Anne Palmer, Maggie Bell Show Committee Sharon Young, Chair 1355 S. Maxfield Rd Brighton MI 48114 Yukonwind@earthlink.net Committee Agility Seminar Booth Space Catalog Sales Catalog Ads Chief Ring Steward Entertainment Grounds/Parking Hospitality Obedience Set-up/Tear-down Trophies Mandy Moller Sue Haase Judy Bennett Sarah Hubbach Alex Kiryk Anne Palmer Doug Jones, Jim Holod Mandy Moller, Al Young Elizabeth Drennan Rich Haase, Mandy Moller Maggie Bell Judges Obedience: All Regular and Non Regular Saturday: Mr. Daniel Hudson 31721 Eiffel Ave. Warren, MI 48088-1861 Sweepstakes: Puppy & Veterans Saturday Only: Mr. Guy Fisher 11293 Dunnigan Rd (M-21) Emmett, MI 48022 Breed (Regular & Non-Regular) & Junior Showmanship (Sunday Only) Saturday: Mr. Terry Temple 6885 E Blue Grass Trail, Stillman Valley, IL 61084-9001 Sunday: Mrs. Kathy Wiley-Mackai 7909 Stevens Ave. South, Bloomington, MN 55420-1233 Directions From East or West: I-94 to Exit 169 Zeeb Rd. Turn Rt. Onto Zeeb Rd. go 3.4 mi. Turn Left onto Joy Rd. go 1.7 mi. to facility. 3
ENTRY FEES First entry of Dog. $25.00 Additional Entry of the Same Dog $19.00 ` Puppy Class (6-9, 9-12) $19.00 Veterans $19.00 Sweepstakes- Puppy & Veteran $19.00 Obedience Class- 1 st entry $25.00 2 nd Obedience entry (same dog) $19.00 Junior Showmanship (Sunday only) $19.00 Parade of Titleholders $10.00 Fees include $3.00 AKC Service Fee and $.50 AKC recording fee on the first entry and a $3.00 service fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single entry classes. These fees are included in the entry fees. BUILDING INFORMATION The Show Site will be available to exhibitors at 6 a m on Saturday, March 8, 2008. Crates only in building. Please stack crates. NO Ex-Pens allowed inside. No space for unentered dogs. Grooming & exhibiting in the same building. This is a self-cleaning show. Owners or agents are required to clean up after their own dogs in all areas. No baby strollers are allowed in the Building ACCOMMODATIONS We ask our exhibitors not to leave dogs unattended in rooms unless crated. Please do not bathe dogs in the hotel rooms. Hotels are getting more and more difficult to find, so please take care that we do not abuse the privilege of bringing our dogs into the room. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their own dogs on all Hotel/Motel properties. Days Inn Ann Arbor 2380 Carpenter Rd. Ann Arbor, MI US 23 South to Exit 37-A To Carpenter Rd 734-917-0700 Super 8 2910 Jackson Ave. Ann Arbor, MI There is a fee per night for dogs in room 734 741-8888 Best Western Inn 2900 Jackson Ave Ann Arbor, MI $25 per stay for dogs under 25 lbs. 734-665-4444 Motel 6 3764 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI I-94 to Exit 177 On State Street 734-665-9900 Webers Inn 3050 Jackson Ave. Ann Arbor, MI No Pets 734-769-2500 4
Individual Class Awards Regular Classes Non-Regular Classes First Place Blue Ribbons First Place Rose Ribbons Second Place Red Ribbons Second Place Brown Ribbons Third Place Yellow Ribbons Third Place Light Green Ribbons Fourth Place White Ribbons Fourth Place Gray Ribbons ADDITIONAL PRIZES Winners Purple Rosette Best of Winners Blue & White Rosette Reserve Winners Purple & White Rosette Best Of Breed Purple/Gold Rosette BOS to Best of Breed Red & White Rosette Best In Puppy/Veteran Sweeps Pink & Lt. Green Rosette BOS to Best in Sweeps Lavender Rosette Best Junior Handler Pink & Light Green Rosette Best Veteran/Bred By Dark Green & Maroon Obedience High Scoring Dog in Regular Classes Blue & Gold Rosette High Combined Score in Open B & Utility Classes Blue & Green Rosette Qualifying Score Dark Green Ribbon SWEEPSTAKES & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES --Saturday, March 8 th ONLY The Sweepstakes is open to all Siberian Husky who on the day of the show will be 6 months of age and under 18 months of age. All dogs entered in the Sweepstakes must be entered in the Regular Classes at this Show. Sweepstakes will be judged prior to regular Classes. Indicate Sweepstakes and the age division on the regular entry form under Additional Classes. Entry Fee is $ 19.00 Sweepstakes Classification Puppy Dogs, 6 months and under 9 months Puppy Dogs, 9 months and under 12 months Dogs, 12 months and under 18 months (same classes for Bitches) Veterans Sweepstakes Classification The Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Siberian Husky who on the day of the show will be 8 years of age or older. Veteran Dog/Bitches entered in the Sweepstakes need not be entered in the Regular Classes at this Show. Neutered dogs and Spayed bitches are eligible for Sweepstakes. Sweepstakes will be judged prior to regular Classes. Indicate Veteran Sweepstakes under the Additional Class area on the entry form. Entry Fee is $19.00. 8 years & under 11 years Dogs 11 years & Over Dogs (Same classes for Bitches) Division Of Puppy/Veterans Sweepstakes Prize Monies After 35% is retained by the Club for Expenses, 10% of total purse awarded to Best In Sweepstakes 5% of total purse awarded to BOS to Best In Sweepstakes The remaining monies will be divided as follows: First place in class 45% Second place in class 30% Third place in class 20% Fourth place in class 10% 5
CONFORMATION CLASSIFICATION The following classes will be offered for both Specialty Shows No Novice Classes offered Regular Classes For Siberian Husky Only Puppy Dogs 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Dogs 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Dogs 12 mos. & Under 18 mos. Bred By Exhibitor Dogs American Bred Dogs Open Dogs Winners Dog (Same Classes for Bitches) Bred By Exhibitor (BBE) Class Eligibility The Bred By Exhibitor Class shall be for dogs that are; Not Champions of record on the date of closing of entries for the show. The person handling the dog must be a breeder of record of the dog AND an owner of record of the dog by closing. All Dogs entered in the BBE Class must be individually registered with the AKC at the time of closing. Family members must be a breeder and owner of record to exhibit in this class. Best Of Breed Competition Additional Classes Involving Single Dogs Veterans Dog/Bitch: For Dogs and Bitches 8 years of age and over. Neutered Dogs and Spayed Bitches may compete in this class. Winners of these classes will compete for Best Of Breed Sled Dog Class To qualify for entry in the Sled Dog class the dog must have completed one of the following three requirements. During the previous racing season, each entry must complete twelve (12) heats with a minimum of four (4) miles per heat, or 48 miles per season. All races must be on snow with sleds and under the direction of a Recognized Race Giving Organization with rules and recorded results. A Race Season is from April1 to March 31. Entries who complete five (5) years in competition where the above rules are met shall be automatically qualified for the Sled Dog Class. A Certificate of proof may be issued by the Chair of the Working Committee if the 5 years of proof of competition records are sent in. Entries who have been awarded an SHCA Sled Dog Certificate, either SD, SDX or SDO and are additionally eligible for entry in a conformation class at an AKC event are eligible to compete in the Sled Dog Class. Spayed or neutered dogs are not exhibited in this class. A list of the races in which the dog competed, or a copy of the five year certificate or a copy of the Sled Dog Degree must be sent to the Show Secretary when entry is made. Proof of qualification must be available at ringside with one of these shown if challenged. Registered name: Registration number: AKC CKC Race and Date Miles Per Heat Total Miles *the previous racing season for this event is determined to be: April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2007 6
Parade Of Title Holder All Siberian Husky AKC Champions, AKC Obedience/Rally Titled, Sled Dog Degree and Agility Titled dogs of record are eligible to enter the Parade. A medallion will be presented to each entrant. Parade of titleholders must be marked on the entry form in the space provided for additional classes. This is a non-competitive class and will be held on SATURDAY only after all judging has been completed. The fee for this class is $10.00. ****************************************************************************************************************************************************** BREED PRIZES Best of Breed Sat & Sun Tomahawk Best of Opposite Sex Best of Winners Sat - Snow Globe Sun - Treat bag Sat - Snow Globe Sun - Treat bag Winners Dog Winners Bitch Reserve Winner Dog Reserve Winner Bitch Best Sled Dog Best Bred by Exhibitor Best Puppy Best Veteran Sat & Sun Sat & Sun Sat & Sun Sat & Sun Sat Sat Sun Sun Collector Plate Collector Plate Wolf plaque w/stand Wolf plaque w/stand Sledding Plaque Collector Plate Puppy Print (2) Collector Plate 1 st place in all classes (Dog & Bitch) Sat & Sun Rope Pull Dog Toy 2 nd 4 th in all classes (Dog & Bitch) Sat & Sun Dog Toy. BOOTH SPACE Booth Space is available at $25.00 for the first table, $5.00 for each additional table. Tables will not be furnished. Make checks Payable in US funds to SHCGD Inc. and mail to Sue Haase 628 W. Webster Royal Oak, MI 48073-3386 or for further information contact mshluvkatz@aol.com Catalog Advertising Full Page $40.00 Half Page $25.00 Quarter Page $15.00 (One photo included in full & half page ads) Deadline: Wednesday February 20, 2008 Make check or money order payable in US Funds to SHCGD Inc and mail to: Sarah Hubbach 6935 Ridgewood Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346 Overnight Parking Available Parking is on a first come first served basis on Arrival. There is no charge for parking. No hookups are available. No dumping on site. Keep your area clean. 7
OBEDIENCE TRIAL INFORMATION Dog means either sex Classes are offered at both the Specialty and All Breed Trial A green qualifying ribbon will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. A qualifying score is required for all Trophies in regular classes. Obedience Trophies Specialty Obedience High In Trial Sat Tomahawk All Breed High In Trial Sat All breed puzzle All Breed High Combined Score Open & Utility 1 st place in all classes (Dog & Bitch) Sat Sat All breed puzzle Rope Pull Dog Toy 2 nd 4 th in all classes (Dog & Bitch) Sat Dog Toy SIBERIAN HUSKY SPECIALTY TRIAL-Not Limited ALL BREED OBEDIENCE TRIAL Limited to 50 entries Regular Classes Novice A & B Open A & B Utility A & B Non-Regular Class-. Veterans Veteran Class- shall be for dogs that have an Obedience Title and are eight (8) or more years of age on the date of the trial. The exercises shall be performed as in the Novice Class. Dogs in the Veteran Class may be entered in any regular Class. Spectators/exhibitors are allowed to videotape dogs in the ring as long as it does not interfere with judging, the comfort of other exhibitors and/or obstruct the free flow of foot traffic. Flash photography of dogs while they are competing inside the show ring is not permitted. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ All persons attending this show hereby waive any claim for damages against the Siberian Husky Club of Greater Detroit or its members, in the event a motor vehicle must be entered to rescue a dog from overheating or suffocation due to improper ventilation. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The use of foul or abusive language may result in a hearing of the Bench Committee. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal/external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NO SMOKING WILL BE ALLOWED IN ANY OF THE BUILDINGS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ All cellular phones must be turned off or set to vibrate while within 20 feet of any ring. 8
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION Sunday, March 9 ONLY Competition is needed for Best Junior Handler Award AKC Junior Handler Numbers are now required for entry in Junior Showmanship Competition. Numbers may be obtained from the American Kennel Club, Phone (919) 816-3776, or E-mail tbh@akc.org. Entry blank must be filled out with the necessary information, otherwise the entry in Junior Showmanship will not be accepted. Junior Showmanship Trophies Best Junior Handler 1 st place in all classes 2 nd 4 th in all classes Sun Sun Sun Siberian Marionette Rope Pull Dog Toy Dog Toy Novice Junior Class: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years and under 12 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close have not won three First Places with competition present in a Novice class at a licensed or member show. Novice Intermediate Class: For boys and girls who are at least 12 years and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close have not won three First Places with competition present in a Novice class at a licensed or member show. Novice Senior Class: For boys and girls who are at least 15 years and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close have not won three First Places with competition present in a Novice class at a licensed or member show. Open Junior Class: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years and under 12 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close have won three First Places with competition present in a Novice class at a licensed or member show Open Intermediate Class: For boys and girls who are at least 12 years and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close have won three First Places with competition present in a Novice class at a licensed or member show Open Senior Class: For boys and girls who are at least 15 years and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close have won three First Places with competition present in a Novice class at a licensed or member show. NOTICE Juniors who Substitute for the original dog they have entered in the Junior Showmanship Classes with a dog that is not entered in one of the offered classes at this show must remit the Junior Showmanship only entry fee with their substitution. 9
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM BOTH SIDES OF ENTRY FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED S. H. C. of G. D. (2008053801) OB/Specialty/SW March 8, 2008 S. H. C. of G. D. (2008053802) All Breed Obedience March 8, 2008 S. H. C. of G. D. (2008053803) Specialty/JRSH March 9, 2008 Entry Fees: $25.00 for the first entry of a dog except Puppy Classes, & Veterans, which are $19.00 and $19.00 for each additional entry of the same dog. Obedience Trial $25.00 & $19.00 for additional entry of the same dog. Junior Showmanship $19.00-free as an additional class. Entries Close at the Show Secretary s office at 6:00 p m Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or substituted except provided for in Chapt.11, Sec. 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Mail Entries with fees to: SHCGD Lindsay Strutt 28030 Eton St., Westland, MI 48186-5106 Make fees payable to: SHCGD in US funds only. 10
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Closing date for entries is 6:00 p m Wednesday, Feb.20, 2008 at the Show Secretary s office after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted except as provided in Chapt. 11, Sect. 6, of the Dog Show Rules. Telegraph, Telephone and unsigned entries cannot be accepted. Entries not on official AKC entry forms and photocopies of entry forms without agreement and rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC entry form are NOT ACCEPTABLE All entries are to be mailed with fees to: SHCGD. Lindsay Strutt, 28030 Eton St., Westland, MI, 48186-5106 Make checks and money orders payable to: SHCGD. Show Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. Entries sent without fees will not be accepted. Acknowledgment of entries will be made as soon as practical after entries have closed. Should such acknowledgment not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time please contact the Show Secretary at SibeSpec@aol.com or (313) 291-8465. A $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee and an AKC recording fee of $.50 or $3.00 AKC Recording Fee Only for Rally if offered will be required for first entry of each dog entered and a $3.00 service fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single entry classes in any licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial, Rally Trial or Tracking Test (AKC Rules, Chapt. 11, Sect.2). These fees are included in the entry fee No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Post dated and returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Show Secretary will add a $30.00 collection fee to each returned check. The Siberian Husky Club of Greater Detroit and the Show Secretary, their agents, employees, etc. assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers or in any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. No refunds for duplicate entries. Every effort to find duplicate entries will be made. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such errors, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellations after the published closing date and time. Judges will not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called. Dogs may arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. All dogs present must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the exercising pen. Class cash prizes will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must be made in the ring before the judging is over. The Show Secretary, & the SHCGD disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging is over. All trophies will be awarded in the ring. No trophies will be mailed. Entry Fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by a Veterinarian or Judge or barred from competition by action of The Show Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible too open or complete the show, no refund of entry fees will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as but not limited to storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat must be considered for the health and safety of the exhibitors, dogs and spectators. The well being of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance and in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the show before completion, no refund of entry fees will be made. This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the official AKC entry form for these events. 12