NATIONAL OBEDIENCE INVITATIONAL

I N F O R M AT I O N BOOKLET AKC Event #2009277105 AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB Fifteenth NATIONAL OBEDIENCE INVITATIONAL Sponsored by Eukanuba and J & J Dog Supplies Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13, 2009 LONG BEACH CONVENTION & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 300 E. Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90802-4800 Judges: Victoria Vickie Brown North Carolina Christopher Chris Cornell - Washington Cathy Dutra California Alvin W. Eng - California Michael Mike Piefer - Wisconsin H. Edward Ed Whitney New York CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

OFFICERS OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB President and CEO, Dennis B. Sprung 260 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016-2408 Chief Operating Officer, John J. Lyons 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617-3390 Exec. Secretary, James P. Crowley 260 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016-2408 Chief Financial Officer, James T. Stevens 260 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016-2408 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ronald H. Menaker, Chairman Dr. Thomas M. Davis, Vice Chairman Class of 2010: Dr. Carmen L. Battglia; Dr. William R. Newman; Nina Schaefer Class of 2011: Dr. Patricia H. Haines; Kenneth A. Marden; Patti L. Strand Class of 2012: Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Walter F. Goodman, Ronald H. Menaker Class of 2013: Lee Arnold, Carl C. Ashby, III, Alan Kalter, Dr. Robert D. Smith 2008 N Dennis B. Sprung, Ex Officio 2008 NATIONAL OBEDIENCE INVITATIONAL COMMITTEE Trial Chairman Asst. Trial Chairman Trial Secretary Roger Ayres Bill Thayne Diane Schultz Betty Winthers Curt Curtis 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617 Larry Warsoff 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617 Lisa Strickland 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617 919-816-3816, LMS2@akc.org Chief Ring Steward Scores and Tallies Robert & Teresa Self Hospitality Paula Spector Publicity Daisy Okas Robin Bugarin 2422 Riverdale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90031 2009 AKC NATIONALN Victoria Vickie Brown (4825) 1514 Dog Kennel Road Halifax, NC 27839 Cathy Dutra (6847) 36638 Darvon Court Newark, CA 94560 Michael Mike Piefer (6693) W1419 County Hwy. NN Neosho, WI 53059 ATIONAL OBEDIENCE INVITATIONAL JUDGES Christopher Chris Cornell (4173) 62 Bon Jon Way Sequim, WA 98382 Alvin W. Eng (19013) 2 Sail Court Sacramento, CA 95831 H. Edward Ed Whitney (5086) 111 New York Avenue Smithtown, NY 11787

EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN Date Check-In Time Location Friday, December 11, 2008 9:00 am 11:00 pm Exhibitor Check-In Area at the Trial Site Friday, December 11, 2008 1:30 pm 3:30 pm Exhibitor Check-In Area at the Trial Site Saturday, December 13, 2008 6:30 am 7:00 am Trial Secretary Table EVENT HOURS Saturday 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. All judging will be indoors. Copies of the Obedience Regulations and all other rules and regulations may be obtained by contacting the American Kennel Club, 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617-3390, by phone (919) 233-9767, by email at info@akc.org, or on the website at www.akc.org. OUR ESTIMATED FINISHING TIME ON SUNDAY IS 5:00 PM PICTURES OF THE WINNERS & AWARDS WILL FOLLOW COMPLETION OF THE EVENT Due to space limitations, ONLY dogs entered in these events will be allowed in the building. NO ex-pens will be allowed. This competition is being held under American Kennel Club rules. All rights to this event are vested in the American Kennel Club.

ROSETTES, AWARDS AND PRIZES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH ~ GROUP PRIZES 1st Place Gold-Filled Medallion ~ Rosette 3rd Place Bronze Medallion ~ Rosette 2nd Place Sterling Silver Medallion ~ Rosette 4th Place Brass Medallion ~ Rosette Each exhibitor will receive a commemorative 125th Anniversary Lapel Pin, Brass Medallion and a Certificate of Participation 2009 AKC National Obedience Champion 1st Runner Up 2nd Runner Up SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH ~ AWARDS $2,500.00 Cash Award sponsored by AKC * Gifts from Eukanuba * $400.00 J & J Gift Certificate * 1-year subscription to Front & Finish * 1-year subscription to Dog Sport Magazine * Crystal Bowl * Rosette * Commemorative 125 th AKC Anniversary Lapel Pin $1,500.00 Cash Award sponsored by AKC * Gifts from Eukanuba * $150.00 J & J Gift Certificate * 1-year subscription to Front & Finish * 1-year subscription to Dog Sport Magazine * Engraved Plaque * Placement Rosette * Commemorative 125 th AKC Anniversary Lapel Pin $1,000.00 Cash Award sponsored by AKC * Gifts from Eukanuba * $100.00 J & J Gift Certificate * 1-year subscription to Front & Finish * 1-year subscription to Dog Sport Magazine * Engraved Plaque * Placement Rosette * Commemorative 125 th AKC Anniversary Lapel Pin 3rd Runner Up $500.00 Cash Award sponsored by AKC * Gifts from Eukanuba * $50.00 J & J Gift Certificate * 1-year subscription to Front & Finish * 1-year subscription to Dog Sport Magazine * Engraved Plaque * Placement Rosette * Commemorative 125 th AKC Anniversary Lapel Pin Top Dog for each Breed Medallion Sponsored AKC Parent Clubs A complete list of all Parent Club Sponsored Top Dog Breed medallions can be found at: http://www.akc.org/pdfs/national_obedience_invitational/2009/medallions.pdf

UPDATED INFORMATION POSTED ON THE INVITATIONAL WEB PAGE Ticket Purchases Overnight RV Parking Ground Transportation Taxi Services Veterinarians On-Call & On-Site http://www.akc.org/events/obedience/national_obedience_invitational/ Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of Internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. HUMAN EMERGENCY SERVICES FIRE / AMBULANCE / POLICE - DIAL 911 TWO LOCAL LONG BEACH HOSPITALS: LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER 2801 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90806-1799 Directions: Start out going North on Long Beach Blvd. toward E. 1 st Street 2.57 miles. Turn right onto E. Willow Street 0.24 miles. Turn left onto Atlantic Ave. 0.25 miles. Approximately 6 minutes and 3 miles away. ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER 1050 LINDEN AVE. LONG BEACH, CA 90813-3393 DIRECTIONS: START OUT GOING NORTH ON LONG BEACH BLVD. TOWARD E 1 ST STREET 0.83 MILE. TURN LEFT ONTO ELM AVE (GATE ACCESS RE- QUIRED) 0.03 MILE. TURN RIGHT ONTO E 10 TH STREET 0.07 MILES. E 10 TH STREET BECOMES LINDEN AVE. 0.05 MILES. APPROXIMATELY 2 MIN- UTES AND 1 MILE AWAY. OFFICIAL OBEDIENCE INVITATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER MICHAEL GODSIL PO BOX 1004, GALESBURG, IL 61402 (309) 343-0262 GODSILPHOTO@GRICS.NET PUBLICATION RIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS By entering this show, all owners, handlers, breeders and kennels agree that all rights to televise, videotape, photograph, advertise, promote and publicize or otherwise exploit this show, or the persons or animals participating in it or the results of the competition before, during or after the event, shall belong solely to the Eukanuba and The American Kennel Club and their respective assigns, including the use of the names, likenesses or biographical matter of all dogs, owners, handlers, breeders and kennels participating in the show and no such owner, handler, breeder or kennel shall allow any other party to make commercial use of any videotape or photograph of any person or animal participating in this competition. NOTE: By entering this show all owners, handlers, breeders and kennels agree to make themselves available for interview if requested. Exhibitors may video tape individual runs only for personal use.

CATALOG, WELL WISHERS, & RING SUPPORTERS CATALOG ADS Take the opportunity to advertise your club or company, or send special wishes to this year's competitors in a memorable and visual way by placing an ad in the catalog for the 2009 Obedience Invitational. The Exhibitor's Catalog will be 5.5" x 8.5". Camera ready ads are accepted in high-resolution press quality PDF s (preferred),.jpg or.tif are also accepted (minimum 300 pixels/inch). If you are sending photos separately to be included in ads, the photos should be scanned to finished size and a minimum of 300 pixels/inch. All ads must be in black and white or grayscale. Pricing is as follows: 1/2 Page $50 Full Page $75 WELL WISHERS Send good luck wishes to your favorite competitor, trainer or friend or just send it from your club in the catalog pages of well wishers. This year we are asking for donations to help support the AKC National Obedience Invitational. For $25.00 you can have a space on the well wishers page to help support the trophy fund for the dedicated hard working and training competitors that compete at the invitational in Long Beach, CA. The catalog width will be 4.5 inches. It must be 25 words or less (2 lines) in order for everyone to have 2 lines each. We are providing two ways to place your message, through a catalog ad or a couple lines of Good Luck and Well Wishing. Thank you for your support and dedication for making this sport what it is today. Deadline is October 30, 2009. You may pay by check or credit card. RING SUPPORTERS For $100, your club s name (and city & state, if desired) will be prominently displayed on a poster throughout the entire weekend, including placement in close proximity to the final ring s activities. Additionally, all ring supporters will be recognized in the catalog for their support. Deadline for submission is Friday, October 30, 2009. To place an advertisement contact: LISA STRICKLAND NOI CATALOG AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB 8051 ARCO DRIVE, SUITE 100 RALEIGH, NC 27617-3390 919-816-3816 PHONE NOI@AKC.ORG

DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL SITE Directions Directions to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center From Los Angeles International Airport: Take the San Diego Freeway (405) south to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage. From Long Beach Airport: Take Lakewood Boulevard south to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage. From the John Wayne (Orange County) Airport: Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage. From Southern Orange County: Take the Santa Ana Freeway (5) north to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage. From North Orange County and the Valleys: San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys take the Orange Freeway (57) or San Gabriel Freeway (605) to the Riverside Freeway (91) to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.

CAR RENTAL Through a plan with Avis you can receive a special low rate good from one week before the show to one week after. Call 1-800-331-1600 to reserve your vehicle. Be sure to mention this special meeting code Avis Worldwide Discount [AWD] number: B403999 AIRLINE DISCOUNTS Continental Airlines Book on-line at www.continental.com Or call Continental s special toll free number. And refer to the Z code and Agreement Code Continental Airlines offers discounts off published fares of 2% to 15% or zone fares. Call your Travel Professional or Continental Meeting Works special toll free number. (International discounts are also available) Or, Save an Additional 3% by booking your own reservation at www.continental.com 1-800-468-7022 7:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Central Time. M-F 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Central Time Sat & Sun Agreement Code: D F Z 6 M F Z Code: Z F P F To Book on-line at www.continental.com Choose your travel days and flight times and access our special discount by inserting ZFPFDFZ6MF in the OFFER CODE box. Jet Blue Airways Reservations MUST be booked on-line at this special website www.jetblue.com/promo You will receive a 5% discount when using AKC s special Promo Code Choose your travel days and flight times and access our special discount Promo Code = AKCDEC2009 (travel from any city to LGB, LAX, BUR travel between 12/4/09 through 12/19/09

ACCOMMODATIONS Exhibitors and attendees will receive a special rate when they ask for the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Group at these hotels in Long Beach, California. Due to the popularity of this event and the overwhelming demand for hotel rooms in Long Beach, an Early Cancellation Policy will be in effect for downtown Long Beach hotels. If for some reason you are not able to keep any part of your hotel reservation, please keep in mind you MUST make all CANCELLATIONS by 6pm local time Thursday, November 5, 2009 to avoid a non-refundable charge of one night room and tax. By canceling your reservation in a timely manner, you may also help a fellow fancier secure a room for the show. If you were unable to reserve a room at your preferred hotel, we suggest you periodically contact the hotels for availability especially towards the end of October. Please note: Your credit card will be charged a one night room and tax deposit when you book your reservation. Host Hotels 1) Westin Long Beach (Headquarters Hotel - AKC National Obedience Invitational & AKC Agility Invitational) 333 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802 Hotel Direct (562) 436-3000 - Central Reservations (800) WESTIN 1(800-937-8461) Room rate is $169 per night. $85 non-refundable deep cleaning fee for rooms housing dogs. 2) Hyatt Regency Long Beach (Delegate Meeting Headquarters Hotel) 200 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802 Hotel Direct (562) 491-1234 - Central Reservations (800) 233-1234 Room rate is $155 per night. ($20 per night additional fee for rooms housing dogs.) $150 pet damage deposit, refundable within 7 days of departure following room inspection. 3) Renaissance Long Beach (National Championship Headquarters Hotel) 111 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802 Hotel Direct (562) 437-5900 -Central Reservations (800) HOTELS-1(800-468-3571) Room rate is $172 per night. $100 pet damage deposit, refundable following room inspection at check-out. Additional Official National Championship Hotels 4) AVIA Hotel Long Beach, (New Hotel across the street from Convention Center) 285 Bay Street, Long Beach, CA 90802 Hotel Direct (562) 436-1047 Room rate is $159 per night. $75 non-refundable deep cleaning fee for rooms housing dogs.

Additional Official National Championship Hotels continued 5) Hilton Long Beach Downtown Hotel 701 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90831 Hotel Direct (562) 983-3400 -Central Reservations (800) HILTONS (800-445-8667) Room rate is $164 per night. $100 pet damage deposit, refundable following room inspection at check-out. 6) Courtyard Marriott Long Beach Downtown 500 East First Street, Long Beach, CA 90802 Hotel Direct (562) 435-8511 - Central Reservations (800) 321-2211 Room rate is $162 per night. $75 non-refundable deep cleaning fee for rooms housing dogs. 7) Best Western Hotel At The Convention Center, 517 East First Street, Long Beach, CA 90802 Hotel Direct (562) 285-0281 Room rate is $135 per night. $50 non-refundable deep cleaning fee for rooms housing dogs. 8) GuestHouse Long Beach Hotel, 5325 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90804 Hotel Direct (562) 597-1341 - Reservations (800) 990-9991 Room rate is $90 per night. Complimentary continental breakfast. $50 pet damage deposit, refundable following room inspection at check-out. 9) Motel 6 Various Long Beach Area Hotels (10% discount nationwide) www.motel6.com 800-4-MOTEL6 (800-466-8356) - Mention CP number 542764 AKC has a special agreement with Motel 6 to offer 10% discount nationwide. Some locations and dates may be excluded. 10) Long Beach Marriott, 4700 Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach, CA 90815 Hotel Direct (562) 425-5210 - Central Reservations (800) 228-9290 Room rate is $129 per night. $75 non-refundable deep cleaning fee for rooms housing dogs. 11) Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport 2640 Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815 Hotel Direct (562) 597-4401 - Central Reservations (888) HOLIDAY (888) 465-4329 Room rate is $107 per night. $50 pet damage deposit, refundable following room inspection at check-out. 12) DoubleTree Hotel San Pedro, (approx. 8 miles to show site) 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro, CA 90731 Hotel Direct (310) 514-3344 Central Reservations 800-222-TREE (800-222-8733) Room rate is $119 per night. $50 non-refundable deep cleaning fee for rooms housing dogs.

Additional Official National Championship Hotels continued 13) Embassy Suites Los Angeles-Downey (approx. 15 miles to show site & a few minutes drive to 4 major hwys) 8425 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241 Hotel Direct (562) 861-1900 Central Reservations (800) EMBASSY (800) 362-2779 Room rate is $119 per night. $50 non-refundable deep cleaning fee for rooms housing dogs NOTE: These room blocks will be held until November 20, 2009, or whenever the block is sold out, whichever comes first. If you need additional assistance with reservations, contact Paula Spector, AKC Conference and Travel Director at 212-696-8389 or pspector@akc.org OTHER EVENT ACTIVITIES The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship has something for everyone: Two days of competition involving thousands of dogs. Culminating with evening group and Best in Show judging. Demonstration rings throughout the show that will host a variety of exciting and educational presentations including, herding, retrieving and scent work. Vendor booths packed with everything for dogs and their owners. Vendor Attendance: Vendor invitations for the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship show were e-mailed in early July. If you would like to participate as a vendor and have not received an invitation, please e-mail akcvendor@akc.org or call (919) 816-3722. Two days of action packed competition as the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, AKC Obedience Invitational and the AKC Agility Invitational are held to find the nations top dogs in the world. AKC Canine Good Citizen training information and displays AKC Booth for information on how to register your dog and to encourage dog owners who want to become involved in the world of AKC events. And much much more!!

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS ENTRY FEES shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of Trial Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the trial, no refund of entry fees will be made. REFUNDS for cancellation of entries prior to the closing date for entries of the trial will be made within 30 days after the closing date for the event. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. ENTRY FEES FOR BITCHES IN SEASON will be refunded if the Trial Secretary is notified in writing at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the event on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Vet statements should be provided to the Trial Secretary in writing to receive a refund. After December 12, 2009 entry fees will not be refunded for bitches in season. EXERCISE AREA Obedience judging will be in the upstairs ballroom and the exercise area is downstairs outside. EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN TIMES / FACILITY ACCESS. All exhibitors are required to check-in during the times and locations specified under the heading "Exhibitor Check-In Times" specified in this information booklet. Exhibitors shall not enter the event facility prior to 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009 to set up their crating area. No dogs will be allowed to stay overnight inside the obedience crating area. RINGSIDE. All dogs not needed for further judging will be excused. Dogs will not be permitted to roam and must be on leash at all times on event grounds except when in the ring or when in the designated area. Please pick up after dogs at show site and hotels. Dogs must use the designated exercise areas. JUDGES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WAIT FOR DOGS. The owner/handler of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when it is to be judged. The club has no responsibility for providing service through a public address system or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required. DOGS PARTICIPATING. This event is by invitation only. The top 3 dogs per breed will be invited. If there are more than 30 dogs that qualify in a specific breed, then we will take a ratio of the total and invite that amount. Dogs must meet the minimum entry requirements in order to participate at this event and must also meet the eligibility requirements specified in the Obedience Regulations. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians' recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, no un-entered dogs will be allowed in the facility. Additionally, no ex-pens will be allowed in the facility. Each entered dog will receive one assigned crating space. Anyone wishing to crate near friends must be in line together. SPECIAL TRAINING COLLARS ARE PROHIBITED SAFETY, BEHAVIOR and LIABILITY. The safety of the dog is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create an unnecessary disturbance or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the trial committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. The American Kennel Club and its agents, employees, etc., will assume no responsibilities for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. The American Kennel Club reserves the right to decline entries for cause and may remove any dog on account of aggression. No one shall have any recourse or claim against the American Kennel Club or any official thereof. All dogs must be on leash at all times except when in the ring. This club does agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC Entry Form for this event.

2009 AKC NATIONAL OBEDIENCE INVITATIONAL EXHIBITOR AND DOG HISTORY FORM All Exhibitor & Dog History information must be received no later than October 30, 2009. Your information may be emailed to Lisa Strickland at NOI@akc.org or mailed to: Lisa Strickland, Trial Secretary AKC National Obedience Invitational PO Box 900068, Raleigh, NC 27675 Dog s Registered Name: Breed: Owner s Name Owner s City & State Handler s Name Handler s Years in Obedience Call Name: Age: Dog s Years in Obedience Where do you train? Are you a Junior Handler? Other AKC activities you (handler) are involved in: Fun Facts about you and your dog (Limited to 100 words: