Address Correction Requested First Class Mail Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Baltimore c/o Barbara Bicksler, Show Secretary 1902 Wilson Lane, Apt. T-2 McLean, Virginia 22102-1959 Entries close at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Show Secretary s office after which time entries cannot be accepted or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Premium List 37th and 38th Independent Specialty Shows Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Baltimore (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) Ev e n t No s. 2010181904/05 Greater Baltimore, Inc. Bethel Ap o s t o l i c Church Re c r e a t i o n a l Building 21 N. Earlton Rd. Ext., Havre de Grace, MD 21075 Indoors-Unbenched Friday, March 19, 2010 Saturday, March 20, 2010 v Hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. v Sh o w Secret ary Barbara Bicksler 1902 Wilson Lane, Apt. T-2 McLean, VA 22102-1959 (703) 893-8173
The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Baltimore Officers President... Rachael Toren Vice-president... Cindy Deubler Treasurer... Rhonda Toren Recording Secretary... Jacky Young Corresponding Secretary... Deborah Jones 3504 Sequoia Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 (410) 466-7118 Board of directors... Jeanne Ellis, Cynthia Hornor, Melody Magin & Donna Mills Show Committee Show Chairperson... Rachael Toren 430 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21228 Trophies and Gifts... Rhonda Toren and Deborah Jones Catalog Sales.......................................... Deborah Jones Grounds... Dan Gaydos and Cindy Deubler Raffle... Karen Gaydos and Patty Henderson Sh ow Secretary Barbara Bicksler 1902 Wilson Ln., Apt. T-2, McLean, VA 22102-1959 (703) 893-8173; e-mail: showsec@sscgb.org Veterinarian on Call Dr. Richard Streett Churchville Vet Clinic, Churchville, MD (410) 838-0085 Emergency Services Ambulance (410) 638-4900 or 911 Fire Department (410) 838-3333 or 911 Sheriff/Local Police (410) 939-2121 or 911 Hospital Harford Memorial (410) 939-2400 or (443) 843-5000 American Kennel Club Certification Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under AKC Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary Friday, March 19 Ju d g e s Mrs. Joan E. Kirkland... Conformation 5954 Campbell Blvd., Lockport, NY 14094-9204 Saturday, March 20 Mrs. Joyce B. Beddow... Conformation 7012 Runkles Rd., Mt. Airy, MD 21771 Classification Regular Classes Puppy Dogs 6 to 9 Mos.... Puppy Bitches 6 to 9 Mos. Puppy Dogs 9 to 12 Mos... Puppy Bitches 9 to 12 Mos. Jr. Dogs 12 to 18 Mos... Jr. Bitches 12 to 18 Mos. Amateur-Owner-Handler Dogs........ Amateur-Owner-Handler Bitches Bred-by-Exhibitor Dogs... Bred-by-Exhibitor Bitches American-Bred Dogs... American-Bred Bitches Open Dogs, Black... Open Bitches, Black Open Dogs, Blue... Open Bitches, Blue Open Dogs, Sable & White... Open Bitches, Sable & White Winners Dog... Winners Bitch Non-Regular Classes Additional Involving Single Dog Entries Veteran Dog (7 years or older) Veteran Bitch (7 years or older) New for 2010 Herding Titled Classes - Class for dogs & class for bitches that have achieved an AKC Herding Title (HT, PT, HS, HI, HX, HCh). Winners of this class, if otherwise undefeated, will be eligible for Best of Breed. A dog that has been defeated in any regular class or non-regular class for single dog entries in its breed or variety at the show, is ineligible to compete for Best of Breed. Brace Class Two dogs of the same breed with at least one common owner and presented by a maximum of two handlers. Dogs may be entered in brace competition only for $26 per unit. An entry form for a dog entered in another class and entered as part of a Brace MUST be marked accordingly in the space for Additional Classes Brace Class. The Brace Class will be judged after Best of Breed. Best in Puppy Classes: to be judged after Best of Breed. EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1992: The American Kennel Club allows spayed bitches and castrated dogs to be shown in the Veterans Class at Independent Specialty Shows, and are eligible for competition in Best of Breed Competition. Chapter 11, Section 8 of the Dog Show Rules.
Ribbon Prizes Regular Classes First Prize... Blue Rosette Second Prize... Red Rosette Third Prize... Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize... White Rosette Winners... Purple Rosette Reserve Winners... Purple and White Rosette Best of Winners... Blue and White Rosette Best of Breed... Purple and Gold Rosette Best of Opposite Sex... Red and White Rosette Non-Regular Classes First Prize... Rose Ribbon Second Prize... Brown Ribbon Third Prize... Green Ribbon Fourth Prize... Grey Ribbon Tro p h i e s Breed Prizes: Offered for Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Bitch and first-place in all classes. Best in Puppy Classes: Cash prize $50 and ribbon For a complete list of trophies contact: Deborah S. Jones, 3504 Sequoia Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 or e-mail: debjones@sscgb.org. Catalog Advertising If you would like to advertise in our show catalog, please send either photo copy ready ad or a rough draft of your ad (we can design an ad for you), and check payable to SSCGB to: Cindy Deubler 323 Fullerton Place, Abingdon, MD 21009 (410) 569-3086; rosiepup@verizon.net Full page (including photo)... $25 Half page (including photo)... $20 Quarter page...$10 Deadline for ads is March 10, 2010 Notice This year s show offers Conformation only. We have an expanded indoor grooming area as there is no obedience at this show. Fees $26 for each entry of a dog in a regular class; $18 for puppy (12 months and under) and non-regular classes (Brace Class $26 for the unit). Each entry fee, each day includes a $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee. Each first entry fee each day also includes a 50 cent AKC Recording Fee. (There is no Recording Fee or Event Service Fee for Junior Showmanship, Sweepstakes, Futurities, Brace/Team, Multi-Dog Classes or Special Attractions.) 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. Mail all entries with fees to: Barbara Bicksler, 1902 Wilson Lane, Apt. T-2, McLean, VA 22102-1959. Entries close Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 6 p.m. Entries received without fees will not be accepted. Returned checks, postdated checks or declined credit cards do not constitute a valid entry fee. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as practicable. Do not send entries requiring a signature upon delivery. MAKE ALL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO: THE SHETLAND SHEEPDOG CLUB OF GREATER BALTIMORE (or SSCGB). ENTRY FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, or excused by the Judge or Veterinarian, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances, or other acts beyond the control of the show giving club, it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refunds will be made. Each entry fee, each day includes a $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee. Each first entry fee also includes a 50 cent AKC Recording Fee. All fees are to be collected by the show-giving club and paid to the American Kennel Club. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 11, Section 2.) Fax/Credit Cards Accepted Fax/Credit Card entries will be accepted up to the closing date and time. Official AKC entry forms must be used and both sides must be transmitted. A cover sheet must include: Cardholder s name, address, city, state and zip code, phone Number and e-mail address, Credit Card Number, type (Visa or MasterCard) and expiration date, a written signature on the cover letter authorizing payment of entry and fax fees, CVV Code (the last 3 numbers that appear in the signature area on the back of the card) and the total number of pages including the cover sheet. (There is a cover sheet available for download on the web site: http://www.clantyre.net). The fax fee is $3.50 per dog. All entries using a credit card, regardless of method of submission, will be processed through the fax/credit card system and will be charged the fax fee. You may wish to call to confirm receipt of your fax, as proof of transmission is not proof of receipt (Phone: 410-997-3698). FAX Entry NumbeR (410) 997-7918
Ac c o m m o dat i o n s PETS ACCEPTED Most of the following hotels require a pet deposit please call to verify fees. Clarion Hotel Aberdeen - 980 Hospitality Way, Aberdeen... 410-273-6300 Special room rate of $109/night (doubles and kings), no pet fee, free breakfast and food credit. Mention Sheltie Club when making reservations. Rooms will be held until Feb. 18. After that date, the price will be honored only if rooms are still available. Extended Stay America Baltimore Bel Air - 1361 James Way, Bel Air...410-273-0194 La Quinta Inn - 793 W. Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen........................410-272-6000 La Quinta Inn Edgewood/APG South- 2112B Emmorton Park Rd., Edgewood...410-676-6969 Red Roof Inn - 988 Hospitality Way (Exit 85 and Rt. 22), Aberdeen.... 410-273-7800 Residence Inn Aberdeen - 830 Long Dr., Aberdeen.................. 410-272-0444 Super 8 Motel - 1008 Beards Hill Rd., Aberdeen..................... 410-272-5420 Super 8 Motel - 929 Pulaski Hwy. (I-95, Exit 89), Havre de Grace...... 410-939-1880 Travelodge Hotel - 820 W. Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen... 410-272-5500 Campgrounds Elk Neck State Park, North East, Md. First-come basis, electric hook-up only. (410) 287-5333; www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/elkneck.html Bar Harbor RV Park, Abingdon, Md. (410) 679-0880; www.barharborrvpark.com Directions From north or south: Take I-95 to Exit 89 (Havre de Grace) onto Route 155 (west towards Bel Air/Churchville). After ¼-mile, turn right onto Earlton Road. Bethel Apostolic Church is approxi mately ¼-mile on right. Mark your calendars! SSCGB will host TWO three-day performance events at Canine Training Association in Beltsville, MD Friday, January 22, 2010 Rally ONLY (All-Breed) Saturday & Sunday, January 23 & 24, 2010 Obedience ONLY (All-Breed) Closes January 4, 2010 Saturday, July 17 & Sunday, July 18, 2010 Obedience and Rally F And don t forget the SSCGB Sheltie All-Breed Agility Trial at Soccerdome in Jessup, MD Friday, April 30 to Sunday, May 2 Opening date February 10, 2010 * Judging will be indoors. Notice to Exhibitors * Extended grooming area will be available indoors. No chalking in building covered chalking area will be available. * Floor covering is required under grooming and crate set-ups. A limited number of tarps will be available for purchase for a nominal fee at the show site. * All prizes will be awarded in the ring when judging of that class is over. None will be mailed. * Puppies under 6 months will not be allowed within the show boundaries. * There will be no smoking on the show grounds. Please dispose of all trash in the proper manner. * Please help us keep our show grounds clean!!! * Good food will be available. * Bring your own chairs. * Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. JUDGES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WAIT FOR DOGS. They will adhere as closely as possible to the judging schedule. It is the responsibility of the owner or handler to have the dog at ringside when its class is called. DOGS NOT REQUIRED FOR FURTHER JUDGING WILL BE EXCUSED. All dogs present must be on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged. EFFECTIVE FOR ALL SHOWS held on or after January 1, 2009 (Chapter 11, Section 6): No entry may be changed or canceled unless notice of the change or cancellation is received in writing by the Superintendent or Show Secretary named in the premium list to receive entries, prior to the closing date and hour for entries, except that a correction may be made in the sex of a dog, or a dog may be transferred from one division of the Puppy Class to another or between the Puppy and Twelve-to-Eighteen Month Class at a show prior to the judging. A dog determined to be ineligible, by its owner/agent, for the class in which it has been entered may be transferred to an eligible open class at a show prior to the judging of any regular conformation class within the sex of that breed or variety, and that dogs which according to their owners records have completed the requirements for a championship after the closing of entries for a show but whose championships are unconfirmed, may be transferred from one of the regular classes to the Best of Breed or Variety competition, provided this transfer is made by the Superintendent or Show Secretary at least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of any regular conformation judging at the show. No dog may otherwise be transferred to another class. Owners are responsible for errors in the entry forms, regardless of who may make such errors.
AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, 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, REGULA- TIONS, 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.) 5. Dogs entering mixed breed classes (eligible only in standalone Agility, Obedience, and Rally trials) should mark Breed as "MIXED BREED." Variety, Breeder, Sire, Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information: JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JR. S DATE OF BIRTH AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER 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) 816-3776. 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 CITY STATE ZIP If Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? AEN999 (8/09) Official Am e r i c a n Kennel Club Entry Fo r m SHETLAND SHEEPDOG CLUB OF GREATER BALTIMORE 37th and 38th Independent Specialt y Sh o w s r Friday, March 19, 2010 (2010181904) r Saturday, March 20, 2010 (2010181905) Bethel Apostolic Church Recreational Building, 21 N. Earlton Rd. Ext., Havre de Grace, MD 21075 Entry Fees: $26 for first class (includes $3.00 AKC event service fee plus $.50 recording fee), $18 for puppy (12 months and under) and non-regular class (Brace Class $26 for the unit). Entries close: 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. DO NOT SEND ENTRIES REQUIRING A SIGNATURE UPON DELIVERY. Mail fees to: Barbara Bicksler, 1902 Wilson Lane, Apt. T-2, McLean, VA 22102-1959. I ENCLOSE $...for entry fees Make Checks payable to SSCGB. I enclosed $ for entry fees. IMPORTANT-Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT) BREED VARIETY 1 SEX DOG 2 3 CLASS 3 SHOW DIVISION CLASS Weight, color, etc. ADDITIONAL CLASSES OBEDIENCE CLASS (Jump Height) RALLY CLASS (Jump Height) JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) FULL NAME OF DOG AKC NO. PAL NO. FOREIGN REG NO & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM Shetland Sheepdog Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (list country) Do not print the above in the catalog. JR. HANDLER NUMBER ACTUAL OWNER(S) 4 (Please Print) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP 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 and 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 TELEPHONE # Are you a new exhibitor? Yes No E-MAIL Address (An acknowledgment or receipt of entry may be sent to this e-mail address):