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a n r ot t w e i r i c a o n a l s p e c i al e r e m l ti na april 2200133 ty c lu Premium List American Rottweiler Club, Inc. National Specialty Herding Tests and Trials b 13-21 root t yw wooood C A L I F O R N I A where the rottweilers are stars! American Rottweiler Club 2013 National Specialty Herding Tests and Trials (Rottweiler-only and All-Breed) April 13-14, 2013 hosted by Licensed by the American Kennel Club Saturday, April 13, 2013 and Sunday, April 14, 2013 Each day the following events will be offered a total of 8 trials and 2 tests each day Course A Sheep Course A Ducks Course A Cattle Course B Sheep Course A Sheep Course A Ducks Course A Cattle Course B Sheep Rottweilers Only Rottweilers Only Rottweilers Only Rottweilers Only All-Breed* All-Breed* All-Breed* All-Breed* (Classes offered in each of the above trials: Started, Intermediate, Advanced) Outruns on B Course will be minimum distances: HS: 150 feet HI: 300 feet HX: 350 feet Herding Tested (HT) Sheep All-Breed* Pre-Trial Tested (PT) Sheep (no bounday) All-Breed* (Event # 2013201640, 2013201641, 2013201642, 2013201643, 2013201644, 2013201645, 2013201646, 2013201647, 2013201648, 2013201649, 2013201650, 2013201651, 2013201652, 2013201653, 2013201654, 2013201655) and A Assssoocciiaatteedd R Roottttw weeiilleerr FFaanncciieerrss ooff N Noorrtthheerrnn C Caalliiffoorrnniiaa Action K9 Sports, Escondido, CA Closing Date: April 2, 2013 *All-Breed events are open to all breeds eligible to compete in herding events, but entry preference will be given to Rottweilers. Action K9 Sports, 15671 Old Milky Way, Escondido, CA 92027 Three separate arenas available for Course A sheep, cattle and ducks; large field for Course B. 2

AMERICAN ROTTWEILER CLUB Club Officers President: Jeff Shaver Vice Pres: Steph Anderson Secretary: Ann Glynn 9188 Schroeder Rd, Live Oak, CA 95953 408-230-0861 blackthorn2@netscape.net Treasurer: Lin Beenen AKC Delegate: Peter Piusz Directors: Grace Acosta Janet Fletcher Roberta Kelley-Martin Sharon Marples Becky Sumner HERDING TEST & TRIAL COMMITTEE Chair: Linda Gunderson 28802 Via Los Arboles, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949) 481-6645, trrotts@cox.net Other committee members: Jill Kessler-Miller Pamela Frost Marti Kemper Priscilla Phillips and any available Officers, Directors and Members in good standing of the American Rottweiler Club AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for holding of this Event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary TRIAL SECRETARY Jan McAninch 17531 Montbury, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-345-5176 jan@mcaninch.net Judges: Steve Waltenburg 206 Saint Crispen Ave., Brea, CA 92821 PO Box 935, Fillmore, CA 93016 757 Washington St., Ramona, CA 92065 JUDGE S ASSIGNMENTS Saturday, April 13, 2013: Rott-only Course A Sheep Rott-only Course A Ducks Rott-only Course A Cattle Rott-only Course B Sheep All-Breed Course A Sheep All-Breed Course A Ducks All-Breed Course A Cattle All-Breed Course B Sheep All-Breed HT & PT Sunday, April 14, 2013: Rott-only Course A Sheep Rott-only Course A Ducks Rott-only Course A Cattle Rott-only Course B Sheep All-Breed Course A Sheep All-Breed Course A Ducks All-Breed Course A Cattle All-Breed Course B Sheep All-Breed HT & PT Steve Waltenburg Steve Waltenberg Steve Waltenburg Steve Waltenburg Steve Waltenberg Photographer: Cathy Modica Dogma Photography www.dgtlpics.com 3 4

ENTRY FEES - TRIALS (Entry Fees Include $3.00 AKC Recording Fee) Sheep, Course A and Course B, Rott-Only and All Breed Trials Ducks, Rott-Only and All Breed Trials Cattle, Rott-Only and All Breed Trials Sheep, All Breed PT and HT ENTRY FEES - TESTS (Entry Fees Include $3.00 AKC Recording Fee) $45.00 per trial $40.00 per trial $50.00 per trial $35.00 per test Make checks/money orders payable in U.S. funds to: 2013 ARC National Limited Entries 150 entries per day (50 dogs per day per judge) Entries Close: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 8 p.m. PDT After that time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. An alternate list will be established as needed. Drawing for running order will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 6 p.m. (PDT) at Secretary s office. Exhibition Only runs will be accepted up to and including day of event if limits have not been reached. Entry fee same as set forth above. ALL ENTRIES WITH AGREEMENT ARE TO BE MAILED WITH FEES TO: TRIAL SECRETARY Jan McAninch 17531 Montbury, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-345-5176 jan@mcaninch.net Sheep: Ducks: Cattle: TEST TRIAL LIVESTOCK Crossbred Dorpers for Trial, Woolies for Test 3-5 head; Approximate value $200.00 each Indian runners and Rouen crosses Approximate value $35.00 each Beef Mix 3-5 head; Approximate value $650.00 each Qualifying Test Score First Place Second Place Third Place Fourth Place Fifth Place Qualifying Trial Score High in Trial Reserve High in Trial AWARDS Offered by the American Rottweiler Club Dark Green & White Rosette Blue Rosette Red Rosette Yellow Rosette White Rosette Pink Rosette Dark Green Rosette Blue, Red and Yellow Rosette Red, Yellow and White Rosette (There will be a High in Trial & Reserve High in Trial Rosette awarded for each Trial for each day.) TROPHIES for High in Trial: A herding-themed Trophy will be offered for High in Trial in each trial each day. A Custom-Designed Tile with Rottweiler Herding Theme, designed by Linda Kratz, will be awarded to First Place in each class in Rott-Only Trials. Entries sent Fed Ex, UPS, Express Mail must have the signature waived. 5 6

AMERICAN ROTTWEILER CLUB ARMETALE AWARDS The Rott-Only Course A Sheep Trial on Saturday, April 13, 2013, has been designated as the Armetale Award trial by the American Rottweiler Club. The following awards will be presented: High in Trial: 11 ARC Armetale Plate Reserve High in Trial: 9 ARC Armetale Plate First Prize, each class 7 ARC Armetale Plate Special prize to the Highest Scoring Junior Handler Rottweiler High in Trial offered by Purina ProPlan: A product and/or gift valued at more than $5.00 offered by Pro Plan will be presented to the Rottweiler High in Trial in each of the Rott-Only trials each day. The following Special Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Trials on Sunday, April 14, 2013: High Combined Rottweiler Framed picture depicting Rottweilers herding, designed by Cathy Modica. Offered by Pamela Frost and Mona Boord in memory of DC HTCH Pepperhaus Nixe UD OA OAJ HX HXAsd HXBs HSAc HRDIIIs HTDIIId VX, 1 st Rottweiler AKC Dual Champion (Owner: Pamela Frost) Eligibility requirements: Must be entered on at least 2 of the 3 types of stock offered. Computation: The single highest qualifying score for each type of livestock earned on either April 13 or 14 will be totaled. Ties broken first by number of different livestock worked, and second, by number of higher level classes. High Combined All-Breed Herding-Themed Trophy offered by American Rottweiler Club. To be eligible a dog must compete at least once on each of the livestock offered (cattle, ducks, sheep). Only Qualifying Scores will be tabulated. (Note: A qualifying score on all stock is not needed, but only qualifying scores will be counted.) Trophy Donations - Please contact Linda Gunderson trrotts@cox.net Catalog ads Please contact Linda Gunderson trrotts@cox.net Accommodations that may allow dogs Motel 6-900 N Quince St, Escondido, CA (760) 745-9252 Comfort Inn Escondido - 1290 West Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA (888) 878-7339 Limited RV parking will be available next to Action K9 Sports. Contact Terry Parrish, terry@actionk9sports.com Dry camping, no hook-ups. 7 8

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION No un-entered dogs (except set-out dogs) will be allowed at the test/trial site. All dogs present must be held on leash or otherwise restricted except when working stock. Under NO circumstances will dogs be allowed to disturb the resting stock or interfere from outside the arena with another dog s performance in the arena. Any dogs aggressive to persons or stock will be removed. (See Chapter 1, Section 20 of the American Kennel Club Herding Regulations.) Please bring your chairs, shade. etc. Water, soda and lunch will be for sale. All AKC Rules regarding conduct will be strictly enforced. Exhibitors must be governed by any rules or regulations of civil authority, building and parking restrictions. Vehicles parked contrary to regulation will be subject to towing at the owner's expense. All dogs nine months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club and classified as Herding Dogs under Chapter 2 of the Dog Show Rules are eligible to participate in herding tests and trials. Dogs classified as Herding Dogs under Chapter 2 of the Dog Show Rules that have been granted an Indefinite Listing Privilege (ILP) may participate in tests and trials. The club may decline any entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness, or other causes, and no one shall have any claim or recourse against the club or any official thereof. No dog may be entered in two classes in the same trial (e.g., cannot enter both Started and Intermediate in the same trial). Bitches in season shall be eligible and will run at the end of the class in tests, and in catalog order as listed in the class in trials. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for the herding test or trial 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 herding test or trial for which entries closed after the date of acquisition regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his or her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to AKC. (for complete rule refer to Chap. 14, Sect 3 of "Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows") You may use a single entry form to enter all trials and all classes for each dog. If entering more than one dog use a separate form for each dog. NO LOOSE DOGS! NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS Ø TEST/TRIAL SITE will be available to exhibitors from 7:00 am to 6:00 p.m. each day, or one hour after conclusion of event. Ø ENTRIES CLOSE at the Herding Test/Trial Secretary s office on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 8:00 p.m., after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted. Ø PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG AND YOURSELF. We ask the cooperation of exhibitors in helping to keep the Test/Trial location as clean as possible in order for us to retain the use of this facility for future Tests/Trials. Ø DOGS MUST WEAR A SIMPLE WELL FITTING BUCKLE, SNAP LOCK OR SLIP COLLAR (no tags), or may work without a collar at trial levels. Ø DOGS NEED TO BE PRESENT for scheduled judging. Judges need not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dog in the ring. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEAD EXCEPT WHEN BEING JUDGED IN THE ARENA. Ø RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Trial Secretary will add a $25.00 fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor may result in their being on a cash only basis. Ø ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT FEES OR SIGNATURE. Entries not on official forms and photocopies of entry forms without the Release Form on the reverse side of the entry form are not acceptable. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance. Ø NO REFUNDS FOR DUPLICATED ENTRIES, ERRORS ON ENTRY FORMS. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms and no entry fee will be refunded in the event of such. Ø ENTRY FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by a veterinarian or judge, or barred from competition by actions of the test/trial committee. Entry fees will not be refunded if the test/trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riot, civil disturbance, fire or act of God, public emergencies, act of public enemy, strike or any other cause beyond the control of the club. Ø Action K9 Sports, The American Rottweiler Club, Associated Rottweiler Club of Northern California, Golden State Rottweiler Club, the Secretary, their Agents, Employees, etc., assume no responsibility for any Loss, Damage, or Injury sustained by Exhibitors, Spectators, Handlers, or to any of their Dogs or Property and further assume no responsibility for injury to children. Parents/Guardians are responsible for all actions of children. Ø EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: The American Rottweiler Club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the official AKC entry form for this event. Ø MAIL ENTRIES to: Jan McAninch, Trial Secretary 17531 Montbury, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-345-5176 jan@mcaninch.net Make Checks Payable to 2013 ARC NATIONAL. U.S. Funds Only Note: Entries sent via UPS, US Express Mail or FedEx should have a waiver of signature. 9 10

Action K-9 Sports Herding Events Disaster & Emergency Plan for People & Dogs Cell and Landline phones available. FIRE: Dial 911 All dogs should be crated or leashed securely and owners/handlers must make sure that they, their dogs and vehicles are out of driveways that Fire and Emergency vehicles would use for approach to the site of the fire. Escondido Fire Department responds at this site. Action K9 Sports 15671 Old Milky Way, Escondido, CA 92027 Action K-9 Sports is in a valley located in the coastal mountains of Southern California. Escondido lies about 18 miles inland, 100 miles south of Los Angeles, and 30 miles northeast of San Diego. Forest Fire: All people and their secured dogs should immediately follow fire/emergency personnel evacuation directions and orders Earthquake: Remain on the site with dogs secured. Use arenas for emergency animal housing if necessary. Use barn or house if safe. Wait for instructions via radio. FOR ALL INJURIES: First Aide Kit is at Trial Secretary s area Injury or Health Problem with a Person: If injury is immediately life-threatening Dial 911 immediately for the emergency response team for the area. For serious, but not immediately life-threatening injury or illness Dial 760-739-3000 to alert Palomar Medical Center. Proceed with victim to the hospital. Driving Directions to hospital: Right on Old Milky, Right at stop sign onto Old San Pasqual, Left at light onto 78, Left at light on Grand, approximately one mile on the right is hospital emergency room. Injury to Dog: Alert the veterinarian on call 760-738-9600. Owner and dog should proceed to: Escondido Veterinary Urgent Care 2525 S. Centre City Parkway Escondido, Ca 92025 Driving Directions to Vet: Right on Old Milky, Right at stop sign onto Old San Pasqual, Left at light onto 78, Left onto 17 th /Felicita, Left at light onto Center City Parkway, left onto Country Club and it is on the left. Map Not to Scale DIRECTIONS: to ACTION K-9 SPORTS from I-15: From I-15 (North or South) Right Via Rancho Parkway Continue to San Pasqual Rd. - Right San Pasqual Rd. - Right Old Milky Way - Left Action K-9 Sports. You will see the sign. 11 12

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM A.K.C. LICENSED HERDING TESTS & TRIALS American Rottweiler Club National Specialty Event #2013201640, 2013201641, 2013201642, 2013201643, 2013201644, 2013201645, 2013210405, 2013210406, 2013210407, 2013210408, 2013210411, 2013210412, 2013210413, 2013210414, 2013210415, 2013210416) Action K 9 Sports, 15674 Old Milky Way, Escondido, CA 92027 Entry fees: $50.00 per Cattle Trial Entry, $45 per Sheep Trial Entry, $40 per Duck Trial Entry, & $35 per Test Entry Exhibition Only runs will be accepted up to and including day of event if limits have not been reached. Entry fee same as above. Event Limit: 150 runs per day (50 per judge per day) Entry preference given to Rottweilers Checks payable in U.S. funds to: 2013 ARC National Send to: Jan McAninch, Trial Secy, 17531 Montbury, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Do not send entries by any method which requires signature for delivery Entries close Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 8 p.m. PDT at secretary's office. Sat, Apr 13, 2013 Sun, Apr 14, 2013 Rott-Only Course A Sheep o Started o Inter o Adv o Started o Inter o Adv Rott-Only Course A Ducks o Started o Inter o Adv o Started o Inter o Adv Rott-Only Course A Cattle o Started o Inter o Adv o Started o Inter o Adv Rott-Only Course B Sheep o Started o Inter o Adv o Started o Inter o Adv All-Breed Course A Sheep o Started o Inter o Adv o Started o Inter o Adv All-Breed Course A Ducks o Started o Inter o Adv o Started o Inter o Adv All-Breed Course A Cattle o Started o Inter o Adv o Started o Inter o Adv All-Breed Course B Sheep o Started o Inter o Adv o Started o Inter o Adv Tests: All-Breed, Sheep o HT o PT o HT o PT Breed: Variety Sex: DOB: REGISTERED NAME OF DOG (AKC titles only): Registration No: Call Name: o AKC No o AKC Litter No o ILP/PAL No o Foreign Reg. No. & Country: Breeder: Sire: Dam: Actual Owner(s): Address, City, State, Zip Name of owner s agent (if any): Fee enclosed: Check 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 Herding Test or Trial and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this Herding Test or Trial or both, 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. ELIGIBILITY/AGREEMENT (SEND WITH ENTRY FORM) All dogs nine months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club and classified as Herding Dogs under Chapter 2 of the Dog Show Rules are eligible to participate in herding tests and trials. Dogs classified as Herding Dogs under Chapter 2 of the Dog Show Rules that have been granted an Indefinite Listing Privilege (ILP) may participate in tests and trials. No dog may be entered in two classes on the same course with the same kind of stock under the same judge at any test/trial. Bitches in season shall be eligible and will run at the end of the class in tests, and in catalog order as listed in the class in trials. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for the herding test or trial 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 herding test or Trial for which entries closed after the date of acquisition, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his or her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to AKC (for complete rule refer to Chap. 14, Sect 3 of "Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows"). AGREEMENT I (we) acknowledge that the "Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows" and the "Rules for Herding Tests and Trials" have been made available to me (us) and that I (we) agree that the club holding this Herding Test or Trial has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of the Herding Test or Trial and of the opportunity to have the dog tested or judged and to win prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold this club, its' members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or show secretary and owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties 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 upon the Herding Test or Trial premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I(we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim for damage or injury to the dog, whether such loss, disappearance, theft, damage or injury be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, or any other causes. I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify 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 there from, 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 the Herding Test or Trial, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or any other persons. I (we) will pay for any livestock injuries or replacement value in the event of death of any livestock by my (our) dog. In case of any injury to any stock caused by the dog entered, I (we) will assume total responsibility for any damage I (we) agree to pay the full market value of the injured animal in case of serious injury, or the veterinarian bill if the injury is slight. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELAT- ED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC 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 ARBITARATION 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. Single copies of the latest editions of the "Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows", the "Obedience Regulations" and the "Regulations for Herding Tests and Trials" may be obtained WITHOUT CHARGE from the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, 51 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10010. SIGNATURE of owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry PHONE: E-MAIL: 13 14