PREMIUM LIST ARIZONA WHIPPET ASSOCIATION 8 th SPECIALTY SHOW February 26, 2015 WESTWORLD OF SCOTTSDALE 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. AZ Show Hours 8:00 AM 6:00 PM MST Entries Close: February 11, 2015, 9:00 PM MST
Steven Klein Julie Konwent Jill Baum Lori Nelson ARIZONA WHIPPET ASSOCIATION OFFICERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeffery Hunt Holly Hill - Monica McElvoy Rosemarie Crandahl - Dale Saunders SHOW COMMITTEE President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Cindy Conter 31838 N. 52 nd St., Cave Creel, AZ 85331 2131 W. San Miguel, Phoenix, AZ 85015 (602) 249-4297 caconter@aol.com Jill Baum Steven Klein Rosemarie Crandahl & Linda Timchak Julie Konwent Rosemarie Crandahl Show Chairperson Trophies Grounds Hospitality Advertising Ring Stewards SHOW SECRETARY Jackie Lawrence 2070 E. Melrose St., Gilbert, AZ. 85297-1130 (623) 640-1573 (c) (480) 279-0993 (h) jackie@azdogshows.com VETERINARIAN- on site Dr. Nancy Murback DVM 4601 E. Bell Rd. #5 Phoenix, AZ 85032 (480) 946-3227 PHOTOGRAPHER Bill Kohler & Assoc. 2202 W. Edgemont Ave Phoenix, AZ 85009 Billkohlerphoto@msn.com CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding this event under the American Kennel Club rules and regulations. JAMES P CROWLEY, Secretary -1-
ARIZONA WHIPPET ASSOCIATION Licensed by the American Kennel Club Conformation Specialty THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015 Westworld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ EVENT #201508701 (Unbenched) JUDGES Regular & Non Regular Conformation Classes Mr. John P. Wade... 4173 Laird Street, Loomis, CA 95650 Sweepstake Classes Mr. Daniel Lockhart.. 301 N. Poli Street, Ojai, CA 93023 *** All judging to be held outdoors *** Followed by Fiesta Cluster Breed Judges: Show Superintendant: Jack Bradshaw P.O. Box 227303, Los Angeles, CA 90022 www.jbradshaw.com Friday: Dr. Anne Gallant Sunday: Mrs. Denise Tatro Monday: Mr. Harold Tatro III Saturday: Mr. Dennis Gallant WESTWORLD WILL COLLECT A $5.00 ENTRANCE FEE FOR ALL VEHCILES ENTERING THE SHOW SITE ON FRIDAY THRU MONDAY. A $20.00 MULTIDAY EVENT PASS IS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE OR MAY BE PRE-PURCHASED AT WWW.FIESTACLUSTER.COM/PARKING -2-
ENTRY INFORMATION Make checks payable to: Jackie Lawrence Mail entries to: Jackie Lawrence 2070 E. Melrose Street Gilbert, AZ. 85297-1130 ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 9:00 P.M. MST at the address of the Show Secretary, after which time no entries may be accepted, cancelled, changed, substituted, completed or signed, and no entry fees refunded. Telephone, FAX or email entries are not accepted. Class changes and cancellations must be received in writing prior to closing date, except as provided for in Chapter 14, Section 6 of the AKC Dog Show Rules. Entries sent overnight must require no signature for delivery. All checks or money orders must be payable in U.S. funds. ON LINE ENTRIES AT: WWW.AZDOGSHOWS.COM There will be a $2.75 per dog service fee. NO FAX OR EMAIL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCPETED. ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE SIGNED, AND PHOTOCOPIES MUST INCLUDE THE BACK WITH THE AGREEMENT; OTHERWISE, THE ENTRY CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL BE RETURNED. ENTRY FEES First Entry of Dog 27.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog 18.00 Puppy Classes (6-9 mos. & 9-12 mos.) 18.00 Bred By Exhibitor 18.00 Veteran & Brace Class 18.00 Puppy Sweepstakes 16.00 First entry of each dog includes.50 AKC recording fee and $3.00 event service fee. There are no recording fees for junior showmanship, sweepstakes or special attractions. Entry services which will take FAX/Phone entries are: Best In Show 1-800-247-7005 FAX 1-888-247-3647 Entries On Time 1-800-995-8955 FAX 1-423-525-5911 K-9 Entry Service 1-800-234-3043 FAX 1-866-750-9043 Showtime Entry Service 1-800-798-5531 FAX 1-609-737-1508 -3-
CONFORMATION TROPHIES Through the generosity of its members and friends, the Arizona Whippet Association will offer the following trophies unless otherwise indicated. A complete list of donors for individual trophies and the general trophy fund will appear in the Show Catalog. Best of Breed Folding Chair Best Op. Sex to Breed Coleman Camp Chair Select Dog/Bitch All That Bling Show Lead Award Of Merit Northwind Collar Best of Winners All That Bling Show Lead Winners Dog/Bitch Purple Moisture Resistant Mat Res. Winners Dog/Bitch Orthopedic Mat Best Puppy in Show Northwind Martingale Lead Best Veteran in Show - Northwind Martingale Lead Best Bred By Exhibitor in Show - Northwind Martingale Lead 1 st in Class AzWA Logo Microfleece Throw 2 nd thru 4 th - Toy SWEEPSTAKES TROPHIES Best In Sweeps Northwind Collar Best Opposite In Sweeps Northwind Collar 1 st thru 4th Class Toy Arizona Whippet Association reserves the right to substitute any prize for one of equal or greater value in all classes offered. CHALLENGE TROPHIES The following Challenge Trophies are offered at the Arizona Whippet Assoc. Specialty show ONLY and shall remain in the custody of the Club until permanently retired. For permanent possession all Challenge Trophies must be won three times by the same owner(s), not necessarily with the same dog. BEST IN PUPPY CLASSES: The Finn Memorial Challenge Cup Trophy Art Deco Style Silver Cup with Rabbit Top on Wooden Base. Offered by Tabi & Melanie Doyle. BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR: The Ruby Hayhurst Challenge Trophy- Cold Cast Bronze Whippet on Wooden Base. In memory of Ruby Hayhurst. Donated by Carroll Hayhurst and Karen Schechterle. -4-
RIBBONS REGULAR CLASSES First Prize Blue Rosette Second Prize Red Rosette Third Prize Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize White Rosette Winners Purple Rosette Reserve Winners Purple & White Rosette Best of Winners Blue & White Rosette Best of Breed Purple & Gold Rosette Best Op. Sex to Best of Breed Red & White Rosette Select Dog/Bitch Light Blue & White Rosette Award of Merit Dark Green Rosette NON-REGULAR CLASSES Best Puppy in Classes Turquoise & Purple Rosette Best Bred By Exhibitor in Classes Turquoise & Purple Rosette Best Veteran in Classes Turquoise & Purple Rosette Best Puppy in Sweepstakes Pink & Light Green Rosette Best Opposite Puppy in Sweepstakes Lavender Rosette First Prize Rose Rosette Second Prize Brown Rosette Third Prize Light Green Rosette Fourth Prize Gray Rosette PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES RULES Classes: Each age division is divided into dogs and bitches. 6 mos. & under 9 mos. 9 mos. & under 12 mos. 12 mos. and under 18 mos. 1. Entry fee is $16.00 2. The Puppy Sweepstakes judging will take place before regular judging. 3. Dogs MUST be entered in a regular class. 4. Champions of record MAY compete. 5. Professional Handlers may only handle puppies of which they are registered owners. 6. PRIZES: All entry fees for Puppy Sweepstakes will be divided as follows: 35% to be retained by Arizona Whippet Association 40% of remainder to 1 st place winners in each class 30% of remainder to 2 nd place winner in each class 20% remainder to 3 rd place winner of each class 10% of remainder to 4 th place winner of each class Any unclaimed money will be returned to the club. -5-
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Arizona Whippet Association 8 th Specialty Show and Sweepstakes Event # 201508701 (unbenched) Thursday, February 26, 2015 Westworld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ Entries Close Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, 9:00PM MST at Show Secretary s address. Fees payable to: Jackie Lawrence Mail all entries to: Jackie Lawrence, 2070 E. Melrose St., Gilbert, AZ 85297-1130 ENCLOSE $.............. for entry fees (see page 3 for entry fee information) IMPORTANT: Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side before filling out. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY BREED WHIPPET VARIETY SEX DOG CLASS SHOW DIVISION CLASS Weight, Color, Etc. ADDITIONAL OBEDIENCE JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES TRIAL CLASS CLASS NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER FULL NAME OF DOG JR. HANDLER AKC# AKC REG. NO. Enter number here DATE OF AKC LITTER NO. BIRTH ILP NO. PLACE OF USA Canada Foreign FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY BIRTH BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER (S) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP NAME OF OWNER S AGENT 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 & regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this show or obedience trial or both, & further agree to be bound by the agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify & represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation & agreement. By signing the entry form we certify that the Jr. Showman does not now, & will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry: Signature Phone ( ) Email Address
AKC Rules, Regulations 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 leaser 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 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 this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or 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, REGULATIONS, 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 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. (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). JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP. IF THIS ENTRY IS FOR JR SHOWMANSHIP, PLEASE GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER JR. S DATE OF BIRTH 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) 816-3814. 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?
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Arizona Whippet Association 8 th Specialty Show and Sweepstakes Event # 201508701 (unbenched) Thursday, February 26, 2015 Westworld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ Entries Close Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, 9:00PM MST at Show Secretary s address. Fees payable to: Jackie Lawrence Mail all entries to: Jackie Lawrence, 2070 E. Melrose St., Gilbert, AZ 85297-1130 ENCLOSE $.............. for entry fees (see page 3 for entry fee information) IMPORTANT: Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side before filling out. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY BREED WHIPPET VARIETY SEX DOG CLASS SHOW DIVISION CLASS Weight, Color, Etc. ADDITIONAL OBEDIENCE JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES TRIAL CLASS CLASS NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER FULL NAME OF DOG JR. HANDLER AKC# AKC REG. NO. Enter number here DATE OF AKC LITTER NO. BIRTH ILP NO. PLACE OF USA Canada Foreign FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY BIRTH BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER (S) OWNER S ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP NAME OF OWNER S AGENT 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 & regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this show or obedience trial or both, & further agree to be bound by the agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify & represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation & agreement. By signing the entry form we certify that the Jr. Showman does not now, & will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry: Signature Phone ( ) Email Address
AKC Rules, Regulations 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 leaser 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 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 this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or 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, REGULATIONS, 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 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. (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). JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP. IF THIS ENTRY IS FOR JR SHOWMANSHIP, PLEASE GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER JR. S DATE OF BIRTH 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) 816-3814. 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?
CONFORMATION CLASSIFICATIONS REGULAR CLASSES Puppy Dogs, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Bitches, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Dogs, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Puppy Bitches 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Dogs, 12 mos. & under 18 mos. Bitches, 12 mos. & under 18 mos. Bred By Exhibitor Dogs Bred By Exhibitor Bitches American Bred Dogs American Bred Bitches Open Dogs Open Bitches BRED BY EXHIBITOR CLASS ELIGIBILTY All dogs entered in the Bred By Exhibitor 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, and family members must both be a breeder and owner of record to exhibit in this class. SINGLE DOG NON-REGULAR CLASSES Veteran Dogs, 7-10 yrs & over Veteran Bitches, 7-10 yrs. Dogs 10 & over Bitches 10 & over Veteran Dogs & Bitches may be spayed or neutered at Specialty Shows. Winners of the above classes are eligible for Best of Breed competition. AWARD OF MERIT The judge may, at their discretion, select up to 10% of the entry for Best of Breed competition to be given an Award of Merit, in addition to Best of Breed and Best Opposite Sex to Best of Breed. MULTIPLE DOG NON REGULAR CLASSES STUD DOG AND BROOD BITCH CLASSES: As the judge s decision will be based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in the class will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won this class. The stud dog or brood bitch must appear in the ring with the get or produce and be entered in this class. Neutered dogs or spayed bitches may be entered in the class. Owner of the Stud Dog or Brood Bitch does not need to be the owner of the get or produce. Stud Dog and Get or Brood Bitch and Produce constitute one entry. STUD DOG CLASS: For dogs and no more than two of their get. Get must be entered in one regular class at this show. The award will be based on the merits of the get. BROOD BITCH CLASS: For bitches and no more than two of their produce. Produce must be entered in one regular class at this show. The award will be based on the merits of the produce. BRACE CLASS: Shall be for two Whippets, irrespective of sex, with at least ONE owner the same. At least one brace Whippet must be entered in a regular class, Best of Breed, or in some non-regular class other than Brace. Those desiring to show in Brace must write BRACE on the entry form in the space provided for Additional Classes. If more than one Brace is entered by the same owner, the dogs comprising each Brace must be designated as Brace #1, Brace #2. Spayed or neutered Whippets are eligible. -6-
Catalog Advertising Ads must be camera ready. Deadline: February 11, 2015 Full page - $20 Business Card - $10 Send to: Julie Konwent 3802 E. Winchcomb Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85032 julswhippet@q.com LUNCHEON Arizona Whippet Association will host at our famous Specialty Hospitality Tent serving lunch and snacks for all Whippet exhibitors on Thursday Specialty. SNACKS AND DRINKS Arizona Whippet Association will host at our famous Specialty Hospitality Tent for Friday Supported Entry **** RAFFLE & SILENT AUCTION****** A raffle like you ve never seen before! Donations are gladly accepted at the hospitality tent. Lunch will be available Friday thru Monday from vendors of the Fiesta Cluster. See the FIESTA CLUSTER PREMIUM LIST for more information regarding lodging, health clinics and other weekend activities Please help us retain the use of this facility by being responsible dog owners throughout your visit. RV PARKING Online reservations & confirmation are available at: www.fiestacluster.com/parking Deadline id Feb. 13, 2015, after which time there will be additional fees. To request reservations form by mail: Jim Tysseling, Parking Chairman 8912 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., PMB 412 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 349-2151 leave message Parking@fiestacluster.com -7-
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS 1. A recording fee of.50 cents per dog and an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.00 per entry will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show. These fees are to be collected by the show-giving Club and paid to the American Kennel Club. If a dog is entered in more than one class at the show, the fees are to be collected on the first entry only. 2. Entries must reach show secretary, Jackie Lawrence, 2070 E. Melrose St., Gilbert, Az., 85297, Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 9:00 PM MST. Fees must accompany entries. 3. The club and/or Show Secretary assume no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or agent of the owner. 4. The club and/or the Show Secretary assume no responsibility for the owner or owner s agents entering a dog in a class which the dog is not eligible to compete, or for entering the same dog twice. 5. There is no refund of entry fee for duplicate entry. There will be a $2.00 fee charge for cancellation of entry prior to closing of entries. 6. Foreign exhibitors must submit entries with checks drawn on U.S. accounts or with international money orders in U.S. funds. 7. Entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event the dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by veterinarian or judge, barred from competition by action of the Bench Show Committee. 8. Entry fees will NOT be refunded if it is impossible to open or complete the show because of riots, civil disturbance, fires, an act of God, public emergency, acts of public enemy, or other acts or cause beyond the control of the club. 9. Arizona Whippet Assoc. may decline any entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness or other cause, and no one shall have any claim against the Club or any official thereof. 10. Returned checks or post dated checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Show Secretary will add a collection fee of $35.00 to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks for the same exhibitor will result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. The returned check MUST BE MADE GOOD by cash or money order BEFORE the dog will be allowed in the ring. 11. 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. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies a condition to acceptance. 12. Owners are to have their dogs ready to go into the ring promptly, so judging will not be delayed. Dogs need only to be present for their judging. Dogs not needed for further judging may be excused. Owners of dogs or the handlers of the dogs alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings. This means it is not the responsibility of the ring steward, nor any agent of the show-giving club to locate any dog, its owner or handler. Waiting for dogs is a courtesy extended to owners and handlers. There is no American Kennel Club or club rule requiring a judge to wait for an owner or handler to Committee, or because the dog is ineligible to compete due to being entered incorrectly. 13. Owners must familiarize themselves with the agreement of the American Kennel Club, referred to on the reverse side of the entry blanks that accompany this premium list. Rule books may be obtained from A.K.C., 5580 Centerview Dr., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27606. -8-
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS (continued) 14. The club, its Show Secretary or their employees will not be responsible for the loss of or damage to any dog exhibited, whether the result of accident or other cause and in addition assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by an exhibitor or handler. It is distinctly understood that every dog at these shows is in the care and custody and control of his owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the show premises. 15. Arizona Whippet Association does not agree to arbitrate claims set forth on official AKC entry form for this event. 16. Dogs which according to their owners records have completed the requirements for a championship after the closing of entries for the show but whose championships are unconfirmed, may be transferred from the regular classes to the Best of Breed Competition, provided this transfer is made by the Show Secretary at least one half hour prior to the start of the earliest judging at the Show. 17. There is no provision offered for unentered dogs at this show. PUPPIES UNDER SIX MONTHS OF AGE ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED FROM ENTRY ON TO THE SHOW SITE. 18. All Dogs present must be held on leash or confined to a crate except when being judges or when in exercise pen. 19. Trophies, prizes and cash will be awarded in the judging ring before the completion of the classes and breed to the person showing the dog. The Show Secretary is to be advised at once, in the event of any discrepancy. The Secretary and the Arizona Whippet Association disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging of the breed is over. All trophies must be claimed the day of show. None will be mailed. 20. Do not leave any dogs in closed vehicles. All persons attending this dog show hereby waive any claim for damages against the club, its members or agents in the event a vehicle must be entered in order to rescue a dog from overheating or suffocation due to improper ventilation. 21. THIS IS A SELF CLEANING SHOW. PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG 22. The welfare of an exhibitor s child is the responsibility of the exhibitor. It is expressly understood that the exhibitors will exercise control and restraint over their children at all times. 23. No practicing allowed in rings at any time. 24. Due to confined spaces, flexi-leads are not allowed on the grounds. 25. The club and/or the Show Secretary will not be responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show. -9-
Show Secretary Jackie Lawrence 2070 E. Melrose Street Gilbert, AZ 85297-1130 DATED MATERIAL