Mrs. Amy Mero, Show Secretary 1181 Pleasant St. maxmero@comcast.net 508-517-7839 2018228704 PREMIUM LIST 40 th INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY SHOW FRIDAY, June 15, 2018 (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) (Unbenched) PLEASE WAIVE SIGNATURE on overnight or express envelopes!!! Showcase For Dogs 121 North Road East Windsor, CT 06088 Show Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Outdoors ENTRIES CLOSE: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday May 30, 2018 After which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the dog Show Rules SHOW SECRETARY Mrs. Amy Mero, Show Secretary 1181 Pleasant St maxmero@comcast.net
President Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary OFFICERS Amy Mero Karen Gresham Sandy Schab William Zimmer Lucia Brown 43 Heritage Road, Monroe, CT 06468 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pamela Wall, Dale Boyd, Gary Lipstreu, Kathleen Vrabel Show Chairman Chief Steward Trophy Chairman Advertising Chairman Vendor Chairman Grounds Hospitality AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB 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 SHOW COMMITTEE Pamela Wall Leslie Nelson Lucia Brown Amy Mero Nutmeg Members Nutmeg Members Nutmeg Members Veterinarian On Call Bolton Veterinary Clinic 222 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT 860-643-0418 SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER Official Photographer Branden Grant Photography 860-922-4976 Bgrant3@gmail.com Only the Official Photographer is allowed to take Win photos JUDGES Mr. John Roger Morton...Breed 11301 Longfellow Lane, Bonita Springs, Florida. 34135 Ms. Patricia Clark...........Sweepstakes 25 Point O Rocks Rd., Newtown CT. 06470 Make all checks and money order payable to: Nutmeg Afghan Hound Club. Send U.S. Funds ONLY. Mail entries with correct fees to: Mrs. Amy Mero, Show Secretary 1181 Pleasant St 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. Entries received without correct fees will not be accepted. Returned checks do not constitute valid entry fees. Each returned check will have a collection fee of $25.00 added to it. 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 of 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. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. **** BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR ELIGIBILITY **** All dogs entered in the Bred-By Class must be individually registered with the AKC. The person handling the dog must be a breeder of record of the dog AND an owner of record of the dog. To exhibit in this class, family members must be a breeder and owner of record. **** NOTICE TO ALL EXHIBITORS **** The Nutmeg Afghan Hound Club reserves the right to remove any animal in distress from a parked vehicle or crate, and all persons attending this dog show hereby waive any claim for damages against the club or its members for such removal. ***** PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS!!! *****
ACCOMMODATIONS RODEWAY INN & SUITES 161 Bridge St, East Windsor, CT (860) 623-9411 A block of rooms (Thu-Sun) are being held for exhibitors at the rate of $73.00 for 2 Queens or 1 King. Suites are $83/night. Please mention Afghan Hound Club to get these rooms. Please make your reservations prior to 05/30/18. Request first floor as there is NO Elevator to the 2 nd floor HARTFORD/WINDSOR MARRIOTT (860) 688-7500 28 Day Hill Rd, Windsor, CT 7 miles to show site Newly Renovated. Block of rooms (thu-sun) $99/night, includes Wi-Fi. $50 nonrefundable Pet Cleaning fee. 2 dogs max per room. Please make your reservations prior to 05/30/18 LA QUINTA HOTEL & SUITES (860) 623-3336 64 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT 7 miles to show site RED ROOF INN (860) 741-2571 5 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 6.5 miles to show site There is RV parking available at the Show Site. $10 per night CATALOG ADVERTISING Full Page (8 1/2 x 5 1/2) CAMERA READY ONLY. $20.00 Half Page (4 1/4 x 5 1/2) CAMERA READY ONLY $10.00 Business Card (1/3 page) send your Business Card $10.00 Inside Front Cover, Inside Back Cover & Outside Back Cover $35.00 Send ads with payment to: Amy Mero, Advertising Chairman 1181 Pleasant St 508-584-8411 Catalog will be Black & White Deadline: May 30, 2018 DIRECTIONS TO SHOW SITE From The North: Take RT 91 South to Exit 45. Go left at light at the end of the exit ramp. Travel 1 ½ miles and look for site on the left at Forovan Way. ENTRY FEES Regular Classes $ 30.00 Bred-By-Exhibitor 27.00 Competitive Veterans 25.00 Puppy 6 to 9 Months & 9 to 12 Months 20.00 Sweepstakes 12.00 Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace 12.00 Parade of Veterans (Non-Competitive) 10.00 First Prize. Second Prize Third Prize. Fourth Prize Winners Reserve Winners. Best of Winners. Best of Opposite Sex Best of Breed RIBBON PRIZES Regular Classes Blue Rosette Red Rosette Yellow Rosette White Rosette Purple Rosette Purple & White Rosette Blue & White Rosette Red & White Rosette Purple and Gold Rosette Non-Regular Classes First Prize Rose Rosette Second Prize Brown Rosette Third Prize. Light Green Rosette Fourth Prize Gray Rosette Best Bred-By-Exhibitor, Best Puppy, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace. Green Rosette Awards of Merit Yellow & Green Rosette IFICATION Regular Classes Puppy 6 to 9 Months Puppy 9 to 12 Months Junior 12 to 18 Months Bred By Exhibitor American -Bred Open Winners ALL ABOVE REGULAR ES ARE DIVIDED BY SEX. From The South: Take RT 91 North to Exit 45. Go right at the light at the end of the exit ramp. Travel 1 ½ miles and look for the site on the left at Forovan Way.
SWEEPSTAKES The Sweepstakes is open to all afghans who on the date of the show will be six months of age and under eighteen months of age. All dogs entered in the sweepstakes MUST be entered in a regular class of the show, and the entry form must state Sweepstakes (and the class division) in the space provided for additional classes. Sweepstakes Prizes The Nutmeg Afghan Hound Club will retain 50% of the entry fees for expenses and the remaining monies shall be divided as follows among the class winners: First:... 40% of the entry fees in that class Second:... 30% of the entry fees in that class Third:... 20% of the entry fees in that class Fourth:... 10% of the entry fees in that class Best in Sweepstakes: Afghan Hound Statue Best Opposite in Sweepstakes: Afghan Hound Painted Vase Non-Regular Classes Involving Single Dog Entries Best of Breed Competition Best Puppy: Open to the dogs & bitches placing first in the Regular Puppy Classes Best Bred By Exhibitor: Open to the dog & bitch placing first in the regular Bred By Exhibitor Classes Competitive Veterans: Open to all Champions of Record who, on the day of the show, are 7 years of age or older. Class will be divided by sex. The dog and bitch placing first in each class will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed Non-Regular Classes Involving Multiple Dog Entries Stud Dog Class: For Stud Dogs and two but not more than four of their Get. Stud Dog must be entered in Stud Dog Class & must be shown in the ring with Get. Get must be entered in a regular class or in Best of Breed competition. Owner of Stud Dog need not be owner of get.. Brood Bitch Class: Same as above except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get. Brace Class: Both dogs competing in brace competition must have at least one common owner. If a dog, which is to be part of the brace, is not entered in another class, it must be entered for Brace Class Only, fee of $25.00 per dog, plus the $12.00 fee for the brace as a unit. Parade Of Veterans (Non-Competitive) Open to all dogs and bitches (champions and non-champions) who, on the date of the show, are 7 years of age or older. Veterans for Parade may not be allowed to compete in any regular or non-regular class. Each entrant will receive a rosette. Parade of Rescue Afghans (Non-Competitive) Open to dogs and bitches adopted through Afghan Rescue. Minimum age of each entrant is 6 months on the day of the show. Each entry will receive a Special Medallion made specifically for the PARADE OF RESCUE suspended from a red, white and blue ribbon, offered by the Afghan Hound Club of America. Contact Pamela Wall at (978) 774-8966 to be included in this event. Parade is scheduled for Sunday, June 17, 2018. AWARDS OF MERIT Three (3) Awards of Merit may be presented to entrants in Best of Breed Competition at the discretion of the judge. BREED PRIZES A complete list of all those who so generously donated to the NAHC Trophy Fund will appear in the catalog. Best of Breed: Framed 5 Hounds print Best of Opposite Sex: Framed Print by June Leitch Best of Winners: The Afghan Hound Club of America offers a silver plated medallion (2 1/2 ) depicting the Club Emblem suspended from a red, white and blue ribbon. Winners Dog: Afghan Hound Statue Reserve Winners Dog: Dog Bed Winners Bitch: Afghan Hound Statue Reserve Winners Bitch: Dog Bed Best Bred By Exhibitor: Afghan Hound Pillow Best Puppy: Afghan Hound Painted Cookie Jar Best Stud Dog, Best Brood Bitch, Best Brace: Plush Toy First through Fourth in Each Regular Class & Competitive Veterans: Plush Toy
AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org AGREEMENT AGREEMENT I (WE) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE Rules Applying to Dog Shows and, if this entry is for an obedience trial, the Obedience Regulations, have been made available to me (us), and that I am (we are) familiar with their contents. I (we) waive any and all claims, causes of action, I (we) might otherwise have against the AKC and any AKC-approved judge, judging at this show, under AKC Rules, Regulations and Guidelines. I (we) agree that the club holding this show or obedience 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 show or obedience trial and of the opportunity to have the dog 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 the 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 show or obedience trial 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 of this dog by disappearance, theft, death, or otherwise, and from any 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 cause or 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 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 show or obedience 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) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE Rules Applying to Dog Shows and, if this entry is for an obedience trial, the Obedience Regulations, have been made available to me (us), and that I am (we are) familiar with their contents. I (we) waive any and all claims, causes of action, I (we) might otherwise have against the AKC and any AKC-approved judge, judging at this show, under AKC Rules, Regulations and Guidelines. I (we) agree that the club holding this show or obedience 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 show or obedience trial and of the opportunity to have the dog 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 the 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 show or obedience trial 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 of this dog by disappearance, theft, death, or otherwise, and from any 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 cause or 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 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 show or obedience 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. 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 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), East Windsor 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] (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 entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) 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 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), East Windsor 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] (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 entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information. AKC JR. HANDLER #! NAME OF JUNIOR HANDLER! ADDRESS! JR's DATE OF BIRTH By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showmanship does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. 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?. If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information. AKC JR. HANDLER #! NAME OF JUNIOR HANDLER! ADDRESS! JR's DATE OF BIRTH By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showmanship does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. 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?
2018228704 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM SHOWCASE FOR DOGS 121 North Road, East Windsor, CT 06088 FRIDAY, June 15, 2018 ENTRY FEES: $30.00 for Regular Classes. $27 for Bred By Exhibitor. $25 for Competitive Veterans. $20.00 for Puppy 6 to 9 mos. and 9 to 12 mos. $12.00 for Sweepstakes, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace as a unit. $10.00 for Parade of Veterans. ENTRIES CLOSE: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Mail entries with fees payable to NAHC to: Mrs. Amy Mero, 1181 Pleasant St,. (U.S. Funds Only) 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. BREED! AFGHAN HOUND VARIETY SEX DOG [2] [3] [3] SHOW! DIVISION Weight, Color, Etc. ADDITIONAL ES OBEDIENCE RALLY JR. SHOWMANSHIP Jump Height 2018228704 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM SHOWCASE FOR DOGS 121 North Road, East Windsor, CT 06088 FRIDAY, June 15, 2018 ENTRY FEES: $30.00 for Regular Classes. $27 for Bred By Exhibitor. $25 for Competitive Veterans. $20.00 for Puppy 6 to 9 mos. and 9 to 12 mos. $12.00 for Sweepstakes, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace as a unit. $10.00 for Parade of Veterans. ENTRIES CLOSE: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Mail entries with fees payable to NAHC to: Mrs. Amy Mero, 1181 Pleasant St,. (U.S. Funds Only) 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. BREED! AFGHAN HOUND VARIETY SEX DOG [2][3] [3] SHOW! DIVISION Weight, Color, Etc. ADDITIONAL ES OBEDIENCE RALLY JR. SHOWMANSHIP Jump Height FULL NAME OF DOG! FULL NAME OF DOG! Enter number here DATE OF Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH BREEDER! SIRE! DAM! AKC REG. NO.! AKC LITTER NO. BIRTH ILP NO. PLACE OF USA CANADA FOREIGN FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY BIRTH Do not print the above in catalog ACTUAL OWNER(S) [4]! OWNER S ADDRESS! 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 show or obedience trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this show or obedience 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. 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): BREEDER! SIRE! DAM! AKC REG. NO.! AKC LITTER NO. ILP NO. PLACE OF USA CANADA FOREIGN FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY BIRTH Do not print the above in catalog ACTUAL OWNER(S) [4]! OWNER S ADDRESS! 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 show or obedience trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this show or obedience 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. 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):