#2019136701 - Friday (Obed) #2019136702 - Saturday (Obed) #2019136703 - Saturday (AM Rally) #2019136706 - Sunday (Rally) #2019136705 Saturday (PM Rally) #2019136704 - Sunday (Obed) ENTRIES CLOSE: 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 AT SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE After Which Time Entries Cannot Be Accepted, Cancelled or Substituted EXCEPT as Provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Classes will close when the limit is reached if before Wednesday, March 14, 2018 after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Limited Entries - Each Trial - See Page 4 Rally: Novice A & B; Intermediate; Advanced A & B; Excellent A & B; Masters - 2 Trials Saturday day/ One Rally Trial on Sunday Obedience: (Novice A & B; Open A; Open B; Utility A; Utility B; UDX Class; Beginner Novice A; Beginner Novice B; Graduate Novice; Veteran, Preferred Novice, Preferred Open, Preferred Utility, Versatility IRISH WOLFHOUNDS EXCLUDED FROM OBEDIENCE AND RALLY CLASSES ON SUNDAY ONLY PREMIUM LIST Back to Back Obedience and Rally Trials (Unbenched) (All judging will be indoors) SHOW HOURS: 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Mason & Dixon Kennel Club, Inc. (American Kennel Club Licensed) Washington County Agricultural Educational Center Grounds 7313 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713 FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019 SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2019 SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2019 Entries are open to All-American dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners program 1
Officers of the Mason & Dixon Kennel Club, Inc. President.................................................................. Vic Guilmino Vice President................................................................ Ron Webb Treasurer.................................................................... Sue Layos Recording Secretary.......................................................... Paula Baker Corresponding Secretary.................................................... Rodica Stoicoiu 6051 Potomac Drive, Sharpsburg, MD 21782 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Renee Nappier Lisa Webb Ruth Ann Barron Dot Davis Joe Layos KC Combs Sue Guilmino TRIAL COMMITTEE Renee Nappier, Trial Chairman P. O. Box 768, Frederick MD 21705-0768 (240) 529-7238 And the Officers of the Club Trophy Committee............................. Deborah Swartz, Mary Ann Russell, Rodica Stoicoiu Grounds Committee.......................................................... Paula Baker Judges Hospitality....................................................... Mary Ann Russell VETERINARIAN ON CALL PHOTOGRAPHER Mountain View Animal Emergency Terry Rowe 18501-A Maugans Avenue Harrisburg, PA Hagerstown, MD 217421 (717) 469-0377 (301) 733-7339 Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians' recommendation to assure their dogs are free to internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations". JUDGES - MARCH 29, 2019 Mrs. Phyllis Broderick............................. 262 Brass Castle Road, Oxford, NJ 07863-3142 BEGINNER NOVICE A, BEGINNER NOVICE B, NOVICE A & B, OPEN A & B, UTILITY A, UTILITY B JUDGES - MARCH 30, 2019 Mrs. Nancy Glabicki............................. 754 Pine Valley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239-2841 NOVICE A & B, PREFERRED NOVICE, OPEN A & B, PREFERRED OPEN, VETERAN Mrs. Phyllis Broderick............................. 262 Brass Castle Road, Oxford, NJ 07863-3142 BEGINNER NOVICE A & NOVICE B, GRADUATE NOVICE, UTILITY A & B, PREFERRED UTILITY, VERSATILITY Mr. Michael P. Mooney.......................... 26 Shetland Circle, Reisterstown, MD 21136-3715 AM & PM SESSIONS - ALL RALLY CLASSES JUDGES - MARCH 31, 2019 Mr. Michael P. Mooney.......................... 26 Shetland Circle, Reisterstown, MD 21136-3715 NOVICE A & B, PREFERRED NOVICE, OPEN A & B, PREFERRED OPEN, VETERAN Mrs. Nancy Glabicki............................. 754 Pine Valley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239-2841 BEGINNER NOVICE A & B, GRADUATE NOVICE, UTILITY A & B, PREFERRED UTILITY, VERSATILITY Mrs. Phyllis Broderick............................. 262 Brass Castle Road, Oxford, NJ 07863-3142 ALL RALLY CLASSES OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES - ALL TRIALS Qualifying Score Required for All Prizes A Dark Green Qualifying Score Ribbon will be awarded each dog receiving Qualifying Score. "Dog" means either sex In the case of a bitch in season, refund of all but $5.00 of the entry fee will be returned upon sending a statement to the trial secretary postmarked before the day of the trial and received 1/2 hour before trial. 2
The following categories are offered for Obedience CLASSIFICATION - All three trials Novice Class A Open Class A Utility Class A Novice Class B Open Class B Utility Class B UDX Class OPTIONAL TITLING CLASSES - All three trials Beginner Novice Class A Beginner Novice Class B OPTIONAL TITLING CLASSES - Saturday & Sunday Graduate Novice Preferred Novice Preferred Open Preferred Utility Versatility NON-REGULAR CLASSES - Saturday & Sunday Veteran RALLY CLASSES Novice A Class Advanced A Class Excellent A Class Novice B Class Advanced B Class Excellent B Class Intermediate Masters RAE RACH NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES FOR IRISH WOLFHOUNDS IN OBEDIENCE OR RALLY ON SUNDAY OBEDIENCE AND RALLY CLASS PRIZES First Prize.................................................................. Blue Rosette Second Prize............................................................... Red Rosette Third Prize............................................................... Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize............................................................... White Rosette Qualifying Score........................................................ Dark Green Ribbon Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes.................................... Blue & Gold Rosette Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & Utility Combined............................ Green & Blue Rosette Highest Rally Combined............................................... Blue & Green Rosette High Triple Score...................................................... Red & Blue Rosette Congratulations on your New Title.................................... Royal Blue & Grey Rosette PRIZES FOR ALL TRIALS Highest Scoring Dog in Trial, Rosette offered by Mason and Dixon Kennel Club. Highest Scoring Dog in Open B and Utility Classes, Rosette offered by Mason and Dixon Kennel Club. Novice A Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. Novice B Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. Open A Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. Open B Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. Utility A Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. Utility B Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. Beginner Novice A Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. Beginner Novice B Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. Excludes Friday Preferred Novice Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. Preferred Open Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. Veterans Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. Graduate Novice Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. Preferred Utility Class, First through Fourth, Rosette. 3
ENTRY FEES - FRIDAY - OBEDIENCE ONLY (Each First Entry Includes $.50 AKC Recording Fee & $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee) Obedience: - Each Day is a separate trial First Entry of Each Dog EACH TRIAL................................ $25.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog SAME TRIAL.................... $25.00 ENTRY FEES - SATURDAY & SUNDAY (Each First Entry Includes $.50 AKC Recording Fee & $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee) Obedience: - Each Day is a separate trial First Entry of Each Dog EACH TRIAL................................ $29.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog SAME TRIAL.................... $25.00 Rally: - Each SESSION is a separate trial First Entry of Each Dog EACH TRIAL................................ $29.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog SAME TRIAL.................... $25.00 Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Obedience is limited to eight (8) hours of judging per day Rally is limited to four (4) hours of judging for each event on Saturday Rally is limited to 8 hours of judging on Sunday (one trial) MOVE UPS WILL BE ALLOWED IN OBEDIENCE AND RALLY PER AKC REGULATIONS PLEASE NOTE: INDOOR CRATE SPACE IS LIMITED 4
Directions to Show Site From Rt. 65/Sharpsburg Pike at Premium Outlets - Hagerstown, MD. - Follow 65 South approximately six miles to show site. Enter here and follow roadway towards rear of property to the MDKC Hall and Multi-Purpose Building. PLEASE NOTE: - Limited indoor crating. From North - I-81 S to I-70E to Exit 29A. Rt. 65/Sharpsburg Pike and then follow above directions. From South - I-81 N to I-70E to Exit 29A. Rt. 65/Sharpsburg Pike and then follow above directions. From East - I-70 W to Exit 29. Rt. 65/Sharpsburg Pike and then follow above directions. From West - I-70 E to Exit 29. Rt. 65/Sharpsburg Pike and then follow above directions. ACCOMMODATIONS Sleep Inn, 18216 Col. H. K. Douglas Drive, Hagerstown, MD.............. 301-766-9449 *RECOMMENDED* Closest to site Mention Mason Dixon Kennel Club when registering directly with the hotel and receive a 20% discount Holiday Inn Express, 241 Railway Lane, Hagerstown, MD................ 301-745-5644 Red Roof Inn, 310 E. Potomac Street, Williamsport, MD................. 301-582-3500 Motel 6, 11321 Massey Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740................... 301-582-4445 Senior & AARP Discounts Comfort Suites, 1801 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD.................. 301-791-8100 Exhibitors should confirm pet registration policy at check-in OVERNIGHT/MOTORHOME PARKING No hookups. Parking in designated area only. No Charge. NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES FOR IRISH WOLFHOUNDS IN OBEDIENCE OR RALLY ON SUNDAY FAX ENTRIES Entries for this show may be Faxed to Rau-Fax Entry Service 24 Hour Fax Phone Number (610) 376-4939 Fees: $4.00 per dog per show Fax Charge plus Entry Fees as listed in the Premium List. Entries accepted up to the closing time as listed in the Premium List. ALL FAX ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE BACK OF ENTRY FORM. ALL FAX ENTRIES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH CARD NUMBER & EXPIRATION DATE. AMERICAN EXPRESS,MASTERCARD AND VISA CARDS ACCEPTED. 5
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS ENTRY FEE: FRIDAY - OBEDIENCE TRIAL: $25.00 (includes $3.00 AKC event service & $.50 AKC Recording Fee & $25.00 each additional entry of the same dog same event. ENTRY FEE: SATURDAY & SUNDAY - EACH OBEDIENCE TRIAL: $29.00 (includes $3.00 AKC event service fee & $.50 AKC Recording Fee) for the first entry of a dog and $25.00 for each additional entry of the same dog. Rally cannot be used as a second entry. Each obedience judge is limited to 8 hours of judging each day EACH RALLY TRIAL: $29.00 (includes $3.00 AKC event service fee & $.50 AKC Recording Fee) for the first entry of a dog and $25.00 for each additional entry of the same dog. Rally is limited to 4 hours of judging per each event on Saturday. 8 hours of judging on Sunday CLOSING DATE for entries 12:00 NOON, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 (at Superintendent's Office) after which entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. THE OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS will be open from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. A RECORDING FEE OF 50 & an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.00 will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial or Tracking Test. If a dog is entered in more than one class in one of these events, the AKC Recording Fee and Service Fee is to be collected on the first entry only. (AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 2). An AKC Recording Fee of $3.00 will be required for each entry in any Licensed or Member Club Rally Trial. If a dog is entered in more than one class in a Rally event, the AKC Recording Fee is to be collected on each of the entries of that dog. (AKC Rally Regulations, Chapter 1, Section 3). All Recording Fees are paid to the American Kennel Club. RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Superintendent will add a $20.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE and UNSIGNED ENTRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. ENTRIES NOT ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS AND PHOTOCOPIES OF ENTRY FORMS without the Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. MAIL ALL ENTRIES WITH FEES TO J.R.D.S., Ltd., P. O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610. ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES will not be accepted. ALL CREDIT CARD ENTRIES, REGARDLESS OF METHOD SUBMITTED, are processed through the Fax program and will be charged a $4.00 per dog per show convenience fee. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES will be made as soon as practicable with tickets and/or identification cards. The person accompanying a dog must show tickets of admission and identification before the dog will be received. SHOULD SUCH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOT BE RECEIVED BY THE EXHIBITOR within a reasonable time, please notify J.R.D.S., Ltd., (610) 376-1880. MAKE ALL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO J.R.D.S., Ltd. Please mail checks or money orders with entries. Superintendent assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS. NO ENTRY SHALL BE MADE AND NO ENTRY SHALL BE ACCEPTED WHICH SPECIFIES ANY CONDITIONS AS TO ITS ACCEPTANCE. 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 Show 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 show, no refund of entry fee will be made. ERRORS ON ENTRY BLANKS. 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 cancellation of entries after the published closing date. NO REFUND FOR DUPLICATE ENTRIES. We will make every effort to find all duplicate entries, but if a dog has been processed, no refund will be made. CONSULT JUDGING PROGRAM FOR TIME OF JUDGING. BUMP UPS will be allowed. ALL DOGS SHOULD ARRIVE 15 minutes before judging time. DOGS NOT REQUIRED for further judging will be excused. JUDGES WILL 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 when their classes are called to be judged. The show-giving club and the Superintendent have no obligation or 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 requested. ALL DOGS PRESENT must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the exercise ring. THE SHOW COMMITTEE/SUPERINTENDENT will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, nor assume any liability in the event of an accident or misfortune to either dogs or exhibitors participating in this show. THIS TRIAL IS UNBENCHED. Dogs may enter or leave the grounds at will. It is the sole responsibility of the handler to insure availability of dogs at the ringside when called for. DOGS WILL BE JUDGED in catalog order to the extent that it is practical to do so without holding up the judging in any ring for a dog that is entered in more than one class at this trial. An administrative fee of $2.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries. Refund and Cash award checks are void after 180 days and will NOT be re-issued. In the case of a bitch in season, refund of all but $5.00 of the entry fee will be returned upon sending a statement to the trial secretary postmarked before the day of the trial and received 1/2 hour before trial. 6
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Obedience and Rally Trials MASON AND DIXON KENNEL CLUB Washington County Agricultural Education Center Grounds, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 PLEASE CHECK BOX FOR EVENT G MARCH 29, 2019 (Friday OB Only) G MARCH 31, 2019 (Sunday OB) G MARCH 30, 2019 (Saturday AM RALLY) G MARCH 31, 2019 (Sunday RALLY) G MARCH 30, 2019 (Saturday PM RALLY) G MARCH 30, 2019 (Saturday OB) OBEDIENCE ENTRY FEE: See Page 4 for prices and limits. RALLY ENTRY FEE: See Page 4 for prices and limits. CLOSING DATE for entries 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 (at Show Superintendent's Office) After Which Time Entries Cannot Be Accepted, Cancelled or Substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. MAIL ALL ENTRIES with fees to: Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., P. O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610. MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO: Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS must make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS. I Enclose $ 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 LEGIBLY). 7
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 aprties, 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 or 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 AN/OR THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB 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 FOLLOED 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 a breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniels (Black, ASCOB, Parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in.; over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (Longhaired, Smooth, Wirehaired), 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), Collies (Rough, Smooth). 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 owner's 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. (Dog Show Class) Consult the classification in this premium list, if the dog show 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 a show 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 show 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 the entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to A.K.C. (For complete rule refer to Chapter 14, Section 3.). 5. Mixed Breed dogs entering classes for Agility, Obedience and Rally trials should mark Breed as AKC Canine Partners Listed Dog "All-American Dog/Mixed Breed." Variety, Breeder, Sire, Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed etrants. FAX NUMBER (610) 376-4939 - $4.00 per Dog per Show charged on ALL credit card entries regardless of method submitted. Visa/Mastercard #: A $10.00 Service Charge will be applied to any invalid/declined credit card. Expiration Date: Cardholders Name: CVV#: Cardholders Signature: If this entry is for Jr. Showmanship please give the following information: Jr. Handler ID # JR'S. DATE OF BIRTH ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP 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? "By signing the entry form, 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." Front and Back of Form Must Be Included 8