DIRECTIONS From Toronto: Hwy 401 to Oxford Rd 29 (exit 250). Left over 401, right on Gobles Rd (first road). Right on Twp Rd 3, 1 st farm on right. From London: Hwy 401 to Oxford Rd 2 East (Exit 238). Oxford Rd 2 to Gobles, turn left on Gobles Rd (beside gas station) to Twp Rd 3, turn left, 1 st farm on right From Hamilton/Niagara: Hwy 403 to Brant Rd 25, north (right) on Brant Rd 25 to Oxford Rd 2 (stop sign). Left on Rd 2 to Gobles, turn right on Gobles Rd (beside gas station) to Twp Rd 3, turn left, 1 st farm on left. NOTE: Phone number at the farm is (519) 458-8181 Address for GPS: 726683 Township Rd 3, Princeton Weekend Schedule Friday Weight Pull Entries and Weigh In 3 4 pm Handler s meeting and pull 4 pm Saturday Conformation entries: 8 9 am Show starts: 9:00 am Coursing entries: 11:00 Coursing Check in Trial & CA #1: 11 am, followed by handler s meeting CA Test #2 2 pm Weight Pull entries and Weigh In 11 12:00 Handlers meeting and pull 12:00 Sunday Coursing entries: 8 9:00 Coursing Check in: Trial & CA #1: 9 am, followed by handler s meeting CA#2 12 noon Weight Pull entries and Weigh In 9 :00 Handler s meeting and pull :00 am Canine Good Citizen test 12 noon 3 pm UNITED GREYHOUND CLUB CONFORMATION SPECIALTY SHOW FOR ALL SIGHTHOUND AND PARIAH BREEDS, PLUS ITALIAN GREYHOUNDS Including Licensed Altered and Junior Showmanship Sat, May 26, 2012 NLC Classes: Novice Puppy, Veteran, FCh,Total Dog LURE COURSING 2 REGULAR STAKES 2 COURSING TESTS FOR SIGHTHOUNDS 4 COURSING APTITUDE TESTS FOR ALL BREEDS Sat & Sun, May 26 & 27, 2012 WEIGHT PULL (Wheels) 3 PULLS FOR ALL BREEDS Fri, Sat & Sun, May 25, 26 & 27, 2012 AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST Sun, May 27, 2012 Open to all dogs To be held at Tattletale Farm, 726683 Twp Rd 3, Princeton, Ont Pre- entries close Wed, May 16, 2011 at 8 pm
CONFORMATION SPECIALTY SHOW Eligible breeds: Group 3 Sighthounds and Pariah Dogs Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Basenji, Borzoi, Canaan Dog, Carolina Dog, Chart Polski, Cirneco dell Etna, Greyhound, Hungarian Greyhound, Ibizan Hound, Irish Wolfhound, New Guinea Singing Dog, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Pharaoh Hound, Podengo Portugueso, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Saluki, Scottish Deerhound, Sloughi, Spanish Greyhound (Galgo), Thai Ridgeback, Whippet, Xoloitzcuintli Group 8 Companion Dogs Italian Greyhound Schedule Day of Show entries 8:00 9:00 am Show begins at 9:00 JUDGE All breeds & Jr Showmanship: Robin Abbott TROPHIES AND AWARDS Trophies and rosettes for each show for the following: Best of Breed/Best Altered in Breed Best In Multi Breed Show/Best Altered in Multi Breed Show Reserve Best in Multi Breed Show/Reserve Best Altered Junior Handling Best Novice Puppy and Veteran in Show CLASSES OFFERED Licensed Classes Puppy 6 mths to under 1 yr Junior 1 yr, under 2 yrs Senior 2 yrs, under 3 yrs Adult 3 yrs and up Breeder/Handler (6 mths and up, handled by breeder or member of breeder s family) Champion Grand Champion Licensed Altered Classes Points and title requirements are the same as for regular classes. Regular and Altered classes do not compete together. Puppy 6 mths to under 1 yr Junior 1 yr, under 2 yrs Senior 2 yrs, under 3 yrs Adult 3 yrs and up Breeder/Handler (6 mths and up, handled by breeder or member of breeder s family) Champion Grand Champion Junior Showmanship Classes Pee Wee over 2 years, under 4 yrs Sub-Junior 4 yrs, under 8 years Novice Junior, Open Junior 8 yrs, under 13 yrs Novice Senior, Open Senior (13 yrs, under 18 yrs) Non Licensed Classes Novice Puppy (3 6 mths, must have UKC reg #, TL #, or be from a UKC registered litter) Veteran (7 years and up, spayed and neutered may compete) Field Champion (UKC, CKC, ASFA, AKC Field Champion) Total Dog (no entry fee) CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST Sunday, Noon 3 pm $.00 per dog, sign up on the day. For info on the test, go to https://www.akc.org/events/cgc/ Be sure to bring proof of rabies/licensing, and a grooming brush.
LURE COURSING Schedule Saturday Entries: 11:00 Coursing Check in 11 am, followed by handler s meeting CA Test #2 2 pm Sunday Entries: 8 9:00 Coursing Check in: 9 am, followed by handler s meeting Cat Test #2 12 noon JUDGES Saturday: Cecile Chapin Sunday: Moyra Hamilton (Cecile Chapin, back up) Classes Offered Coursing Aptitude Test: For all breeds, mixed breeds, and LP dogs. Coursing Test: For all sighthound breeds, and LP dogs that are sighthounds, and are working towards eligibility for the Regular Stakes. Regular Stakes: For all qualified sighthounds Trophies Both days: Rosette and prize for Stake winners Rosettes for Runners Up and Breed Leaders Flat ribbons for all qualifying runs. WEIGHT PULL JUDGE: (All 3 days) Karen Ryder Friday Entries and Weigh In 3 4 pm Handler s meeting and pull 4 pm Saturday Entries and Weigh In 11 12:00 Handlers meeting and pull 12:00 Sunday Entries and Weigh In 9 :00 Handler s meeting and pull :00 am Flat ribbons for all qualifying pulls NOTE: If your dog weighs 0+ pounds, and is capable of pulling 35x, please let us know in advance, so we can be sure to have enough weight on hand. FOOD Coffee and snacks will be available in the mornings. Lunch will be pot luck plates and cutlery will be provided, please bring a dish to share ACCOMODATIONS minutes from site Mariner Motel, 1253 Dundas St E (Hwy 2) Woodstock (519) 537-5332 20 minutes from site Quality Inn, Hwy 401 & 59 Woodstock (519) 537-5586 or 1-800-667-4466 Super 8 Motel, Hwy 401 & 59 Woodstock (519) 421-4588 Microtel, 811 Athlone Ave, Woodstock at 401 & 59 - (519) 537-2320 ($ per dog) Campers are welcome electricity is available in the evenings. Entry Information All dogs must be individually registered with the UKC, or possess a TL (Temporary Listing) number on the day of the meet. TL s are available online at http://www.ukcdogs.com/homede., or they can be purchased the day of the show ($20) Pre-Entry: $20.00 first dog/each day, $.00 for additional dogs, same household, OR Additional entries of the same dog (show + coursing or weight pull, or both CT tests) NLC Classes (Novice Puppy & Veteran) $5.00 Junior Showmanship: No charge Day of Meet: $25.00 per dog, per entry Use the attached entry form, or use the fillable one on the UKC site at http://www.ukcdogs.com/res/pdf/fo1fbl.pdf Make cheques payable to United Greyhound Club and mail to: Katie Stoyles 583 Brickell Pl Newmarket, ON L3Y 1P9 289-926-0605 stoyles@rogers.com Online entries are available; please email the Secretary for an email entry form. Payment for online entries must be paid by PayPal, with a $1 surcharge per entry to cover PayPal fees.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON EVENTS All UKC rule books may be found here: http://www.ukcdogs.com/website.nsf/rulesindex?openview&gr oup=de TOTAL DOG NOTE: At this event Total Dog is only available to Sighthounds. Requirements for Total Dog Award. To be eligible for this award, a dog must meet the requirements listed below. (1) Compete in conformation with competition and win one of the following classes: (a) Best Male/Female of Variety (b) Best Male/Female (c) Best of Winners (d) Champion (e) Grand Champion (f) Best of Breed (g) Group 1 through 4 (Note: Group 4 win only counts if there are five or more breeds in the Group class.) (h Best in Multi-Breed Show (i) Reserve Best In Multi-Breed Show (j) Best in Show (k) Reserve Best in Show For the purpose of this award, competition through Best of Breed is defined as defeating another dog of the same breed. If there is no competition of the same breed, a Best of Breed winner who defeats another dog of a different breed by placing in the Group, by winning Best or Reserve Best in Multi-breed Show, or by winning Best or Reserve Best in Show shall be considered to have a win with competition. (2) Earn a qualifying score in a licensed class at a UKC Performance Event (*Agility, Obedience, Weight Pull, Lure Coursing, or Rally Obedience) United Weight Puller (UWP) title. To earn this title, a dog must earn a qualifying leg at three different UKC licensed weight pulls. A dog earns a qualifying leg/score by completing an uninterrupted pull of a weighted vehicle loaded with the following weights for 16 feet within 60 seconds and: a. On natural or artificial surfaces. Eight times the dog s body weight on the day of the event for events held on natural or artificial surfaces, or b. On snow. Three times the dog s body weight on the day of the event for events held on snow, or c. On rails. Ten times the dog s body weight on the day of the event for events held on a rail system. United Weight Pull Champion (UWPCH) title. *a. Eligibility. A dog must earn the United Weight Puller (UWP) title before it is eligible to earn points toward the United Weight Pull Champion title. Accumulation of points toward the title of United Weight Pull Champion (UWPCH) begins at the next pull following the completion of the requirements of the UWP title. b. Requirements. A dog must then earn 0 championship points in accordance with the Championship Points Schedule in Section XXVI to become a United Weight Pull Champion. System Pounds of weight pulled per pound of dog s body weight Wheels 25 35 Rails 20 25 35 45 Points 5 20 5 20 WEIGHT PULL Open to all breeds and mixed breeds with an LP number. All dogs must weigh in on their first day of competition each weekend. Dogs must pull a weighted cart 16 feet in 60 seconds. Dogs are divided into weight classes in pound increments. New dogs must earn the United Weight Puller (UWP) before they start to earn Championship points. Snow 5 7 5 20
COURSING APTITUDE TEST (All breeds) Eligible breeds: All breeds and mixed breeds with an LP number. Title Requirements In order to earn the Coursing Aptitude (CA) title, a dog must complete 3 qualifying runs, under at least 2 different judges. Dogs will run alone, and must complete the course with enthusiasm, and without interruption. Once a dog has earned the Coursing Aptitude title, he may earn the Coursing Aptitude Excellent (CAX) title by accumulating an additional 12 qualifying runs. COURSING TEST (Sighthounds) Eligible breeds: Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Basenji, Borzoi, Canaan Dog, Carolina Dog, Chart Polski, Cirneco dell Etna, Greyhound, Hungarian Greyhound, Ibizan Hound, Irish Wolfhound, Italian Greyhound, New Guinea Singing Dog, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Pharaoh Hound, Podengo Portugueso, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Saluki, Scottish Deerhound, Sloughi, Spanish Greyhound (Galgo), Thai Ridgeback, Whippet, Xoloitzcuintli, and dogs of these breeds, as well as mixed sighthound breeds with a Limited Privilege number. Title Requirements In order to earn the Coursing Tested (CT) title, a dog must complete 3 qualifying runs. One run must be alone, one run must be with another dog of the same breed or similar running style, and the third leg may be earned either way, under at least 2 different judges. Once a dog has earned the Coursing Tested title, he is eligible to enter the Regular Stakes. REGULAR STAKES (Sighthounds) Stakes are run in a brace elimination format. Dogs will run within their breed. Breeds with fewer than 4 dogs entered will run in mixed stakes with breeds of similar running style. All dogs will run at least twice, winners will advance until one dog remains undefeated. Points are awarded to the Stake Winner, and the two Runners Up, as well as the highest advancing dog of each breed in a Mixed Stake. Titles may be earned in both Breed and Mixed Stakes. Dogs with coursing and racing titles from other organizations are exempt from the CT requirement submit proof of title with your first entry. See rule book for acceptable titles. General Information All dogs must check in by the designated Check In time, or they will be marked absent. A handler s meeting will be held immediately after Check In, when meet procedures and rules will be explained. Lame dogs and females in season may not be entered. Entry fees will be refunded if the Meet Secretary is notified prior to Check In. Each dog will run at least twice unless dismissed, excused, or withdrawn by the owner. Breeds with at least 4 dogs entered will run in a breed stake. Breeds with fewer than 4 entered will run in a mixed stake with other breeds of similar running style. Stakes will consist of 4, 6, or 8 dogs. In the first round, winning dogs will advance; losing dogs will advance to the secondary bracket. In the second and subsequent rounds, winning dogs will advance, losing dogs will be eliminated. Byes will be run (a single dog advancing will run alone). Standard coursing colors will be used. Lurchers, longdogs and coldbloods are eligible to run as Sighthounds, provided they have an LP (Limited Privilege) number. Judging A standardized course plan of approximately 500 to 700 yards will be used, and each part of the course demonstrates speed, agility, or endurance. Each skill is judged on one third of the course; speed is judged on the run-up (first portion), agility is judged through the agility portion (second portion), and endurance is judged on the return to the start (third portion). Judges will indicate the winner following each course. Ties will be re-run immediately, if necessary. Dogs will have at least a 20 minute break between courses.