American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations Govern This Show Event # 2016020501 Event # 2016020502 PREMIUM LIST Event # 2016020503 Event # 2016020504 Great Dane Club of Arizona, Inc Licensed by the American Kennel Club FOUR SHOWS ONE WEEKEND! AM & PM Specialties Each Day SWEEPSTAKES SATURDAY AM SPECIALTY ONLY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 - AM & PM shows SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016 - AM & PM shows Outdoors * Unbenched AM Show Hours: 7 am to Noon * PM Show hours: 1pm to 6pm local time Please see Judging Program for time of judging Clarion Hotel Phoenix 5121 East La Puente Avenue Phoenix AZ 85044 480.893.3900 Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James Crowley, Secretary Entries Close 5:00 PM Wednesday January 27, 2016 Show Secretary Cheryl Cazier 2926 N 34 Place, Phoenix AZ 85018 602-885-2165 email: showsbycheryl@gmail.com Online entries: www.showsbycheryl.com
OFFICERS President... Stephen Leblanc Vice President... Julie Rock Treasurer...Kathy Munyan Corresponding Secretary... Karen Burkhart 7139 N 181st Ave, Waddell AZ 85355 Recording Secretary... Catherine McCollum Delegate to Great Dane Club of America... Pam Koerper Board of Directors Shayne Anderson Pat McGoldrick Lorraine Brown Ruby Clark SHOW COMMITTEE Show Chairman... Catherine McCollum 1931 E Libra, Tempe AZ 85283 Trophies... Pam Koerper RV Parking... Frank Brown Raffle... Pat McGoldrick Official Photographer: Jill Swedlow 39887 Swedlow Trail, Yucaipa CA 92399 Emergency Animal Hospital - Open 24/7 1 st Pet Veterinary Center (formerly First Regional) 1233 West Warner Road, Chandler Arizona 85224 480-732-0018 JUDGES Saturday AM Breed Nikki Riggsbee 3412 Blowing Oak St, Valrico FL 33596 Sweepstakes Allison Paxton 2848 Hilltop Dr, Napa CA 94558 Saturday PM Breed Cathy De La Garza 810 Avenue A, Houston TX 77587 Sunday AM Breed Karen C Desjardins 23 Burritt Hill Rd, Bethlehem CT 06751 Sunday PM Breed Maryann Wilson 32065 Spruce Ave, Menifee CA 92584 2
ENTRY FEES-PER SHOW ENTRIES CLOSE 5:00 PM Wednesday January 27, 2016 at the office of Cheryl Cazier, Show Sect y, 2926 N 34 Pl, Phoenix AZ 85018 First entry*...$30.00 Puppy Classes (6 12 mos.)* $20.00 Bred By Exhibitor*....... $20.00 Veteran, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch...$20.00 Sweepstakes (Saturday AM only).....$15.00 *Includes 50 AKC recording fee per dog, $3.00 AKC event service fee. MAKE CHECKS/MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO: CHERYL CAZIER in US Funds. NEW ONLINE ENTRY SERVICE!!! Go to www.showsbycheryl.com Payment accepted through PayPal -$3 fee per entry per show All major credit cards accepted Fill out the PDF Entry Form, upload, submit and pay fast & easy! CLASSIFICATION REGULAR CLASSES SAME CLASSES FOR DOGS AND BITCHES 6 Mos. & under 9 Mos. Open, Black 9 Mos. & under 12 Mos. Open, Blue 12 Mos. & under 18 Mos. Open, Brindle Amateur-Owner Handler Open, Fawn Bred by Exhibitor Open, Harlequin American Bred Open, Mantle Best of Breed Non-Regular Classes Involving Single Dog Entries Veteran Dogs & Bitches - 6 years of age and older At Independent Specialties Neutered dogs and Spayed bitches may compete. The winners of these classes will compete for Best of Breed. Non-Regular Classes Involving Multiple Dog Entries Stud Dog Class Brood Bitch Class Stud Dog: Will be for Stud Dogs that have sired two or more Get. Stud Dogs must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and must be shown in the ring with their Get. Owner of Stud dog need not necessarily be owner of Get. Get only to be judges based on the merits of the Get. An entry fee of $20.00 will be charged for the class (Stud dog and Get) and the Get must be entered in one of the regular classes. Brood Bitch: Same as Stud Dog, except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get. 3
Best in Puppy Classes: All 4 shows. The first place winners of each of the four puppy classes will compete for Best in Puppy Classes at each show. Best in Bred By Exhibitor Classes: Sunday AM show only. The first Place winners of each Bred By Exhibitor Class will compete for Best Bred By Exhibitor at the Sunday AM show. PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES Saturday AM only - Entry fee $15.00. The Sweepstakes is open to all Great Danes that, on the day of the show, will be at least 6 months of age and under 18 months of age. Sweepstakes and age division must be indicated in the space for Additional Classes on the official AKC entry form. All entrants in Sweepstakes must also be entered in one of the regular classes on the Saturday show. NO dog having completed the requirements for its Championship prior to the start of judging shall compete in this Sweepstakes. Any entry fee submitted for such dog shall be refunded upon notification to the Show Secretary in writing at least one-half hour before the beginning of judging. Sweepstakes Classes Puppy Dogs, 6 to 9 mos. Puppy Dogs, 9 to 12 mos. Dogs, 12 to 18 mos. Puppy Bitches, 6 to 9 mos. Puppy Bitches, 9 to 12 mos. Bitches, 12-18 mos. Prize Monies The Club shall retain 50% of total receipts to defray expenses. The remaining 50% of total receipts will be divided as follows: 60% to Best in Sweepstakes 40% to Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes. Cash prizes will be paid in the ring to the person handling the dog, which will be considered the rightful recipient of the award. Claims for prize money must be made in the ring before the Sweepstakes judging is over. The show-giving club disclaims any liability for cash prizes after judging is complete. Any prize money allocated but not awarded shall be returned to the Club treasury. PLEASE NOTE! This is a self-cleaning show Please clean up after your dogs Scoops and buckets are provided on show grounds 4
RIBBON PRIZES Regular Classes First Prize - Blue Rosette Second Prize - Red Ribbon Third Prize - Yellow Ribbon Fourth Prize - White Ribbon 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 Grand Champion Select - Light Blue and White Rosette Best in Puppy Classes - Dark Green Rosette Best in Bred By Classes - Dark Green Rosette Non-Regular Classes First Prize - Rose Ribbon Second Prize - Brown Ribbon Third Prize - Light Green Ribbon Fourth Prize - Gray Ribbon Best in Sweepstakes - Pink and Green Rosette Best Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes - Lavender Rosette TROPHIES The Great Dane Club of AZ gratefully acknowledges the generosity of its trophy donors. The names of the Trophy Fund Donors will be printed in the catalog. The Club reserves the right to substitute another trophy of equal or greater value. Trophies for the following placements will be offered at all 4 shows, unless otherwise noted: Best of Breed * Best of Opposite Sex Best of Winners * Winners Dog & Bitch * Reserve Dog & Bitch 1 st place in all regular & non-regular classes Best in Puppy Classes * Best Bred By Exhibitor (Sunday AM show only) Saturday AM Specialty Unless otherwise noted, all awards will be Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles by Janis Barrett Best of Breed Custom embroidered Directors Sports chair w/ side table Best in Sweeps & Best Opposite in Sweeps Gift Baskets w/ dog items All Sweepstakes entrants will receive a dog toy Saturday PM Specialty Unless otherwise noted, all awards will be Native American artwork from the Heard Museum in Phoenix AZ Best of Breed Custom embroidered Directors Sports chair w/ side table Sunday AM Specialty Unless otherwise noted, all awards will be Dannyquest sculptures Best of Breed Custom embroidered Directors Sports chair w/ side table 1 st Place in all regular & non-regular classes Great Dane keychain 5
Sunday PM Specialty Unless otherwise noted, all awards will be items by Ingrid Jonsson of Viking Stained Glass Best of Breed Custom embroidered Directors Sports chair w/ side table BEST OF BREED PERPETUAL TROPHIES All Perpetual Trophies are offered by the Great Dane Club of Arizona through the generosity of the parties listed. All Perpetual Trophies will stay in possession of the donor. A Silver-plated tray mounted on a walnut base in memory of Dick Perrell. Sponsored through the generosity of Lorraine and Frank Brown. A Bronze Great Dane and Puppy on a wooden base in memory of Dick Perrell. Donated by Nancy Perrell. BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR PERPETUAL TROPHY A Bronze Great Dane on a wooden base in memory of AM Intl Ch Musicbox Flash To Spring Sponsored through the generosity of Craig and Karen Burkhart. BEST OF BREED CHALLENGE TROPHY For permanent possession of Challenge Trophies, the award must be won three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog, nor at consecutive shows. Rose Garden motif 11 large crystal bowl and Rose Garden 14 crystal platter in memory of Ch KRISDA SHANNONS BLADE RUNNER and CH ROJONS MAGIC CARPET RIDE sponsored through the generosity of Don and Carol Ramsey. AWARD OF MERIT At the Judge's discretion, Award of Merit(s) will be awarded to 20% of the number of entries in Best of Breed. A metal Medallion with a Great Dane motif will be awarded to the Award of Merit winner(s). DOGS LEFT IN PARKED CARS In the event that it becomes necessary to rescue an animal from a parked car on the show grounds or parking areas immediately surrounding the show grounds, the Great Dane Club of Arizona will not be held liable for any damages incurred as a result of rescuing the animal. Furthermore, if the rescue has to be performed by virtue of negligence, the owner, agent or any other person responsible for the rescued animal WILL be subjected to a Bench Show Hearing, as approved by the rules of the AKC. CATALOG ADVERTISING Ads must be submitted in PDF format. For pricing and placement details please contact Lorraine Brown at lhbrown2@cox.net Deadline for ads is Wednesday, January 27, 2016 6
HOTEL RESERVATIONS The following hotel will take well-behaved dogs and their owners. Owners/Agents are responsible for any damage. Dogs must not be left unattended and/or loose in the hotel rooms. Noncompliance may result in an Event Committee Hearing. Please note: Deposits (refundable and nonrefundable) and other fees may be required. Clarion Hotel Phoenix Tech Center 5121 East La Puente Phoenix AZ 85044 480.893.3900 Great Dane Club Rate - Single and Double $85.99 + tax per night $10 extra for extra person Please clean up after your dogs! Help us to keep this lovely show site Show site will be available for set up Friday afternoon, after 3 pm. Start your morning with Fresh hot coffee and donuts!!! Compliments of the Great Dane Club of Arizona Saturday Lunch The Hotel will provide lunch on Saturday PRICE $7 - Choice of Hamburger or Hotdog Drink, chips and salad included Tickets will be for sale Saturday AM Cash or check only Sunday Lunch Lunch will be provided compliments of The Great Dane Club of Arizona! 9
RV PARKING AVAILABLE ON SHOW GROUNDS 1. Motor home parking is limited. 2. Reserved parking will be $30.00 per night and include Breakfast and hospitality room food and beverage options. Reservations are absolutely required. 3. Failure to make an RV reservation will result in your being charged a full hotel room rate for all nights you are parked. 4. No RV hookups will be provided. All units MUST be fully self-contained. 5. Exhibitors will be responsible for cleanup of their area. 6. PLEASE, NO GENERATORS AFTER 11 PM OR BEFORE 6 AM. 7. Reservation requests must be received by February 5, 2016 or when limit is reached. 8. To receive confirmation of your space, fill in your e-mail address. 9. Reservations may be made by e-mail and paid for on arrival. ************************************************************** RV Parking Form Request - Reservation absolutely required Deadline is February 5, 2016 Send this form with your check, made payable to the Great Dane Club of AZ, to: Frank Brown, 3429 Lola Lane, Tempe AZ 85282 * 480.838.2745 Lhbrown2@cox.net (Fill in your e-mail address for your Parking Confirmation) Name Telephone Address: City State Zip E-Mail Total Length of Vehicle License # 10
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS Mail all entries with fees payable to: Cheryl Cazier, Show Secretary, 2926 N 34 Pl, Phoenix AZ 85018 Enter online at www.showsbycheryl.com ALL ENTRIES & FEES MUST BE IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHOW SECRETARY NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27, 2016 after which time no entries may be accepted, canceled, changed, substituted, corrected, or signed and no entry fees refunded. Telephoned and telegraphed entries are not accepted. All changes and cancellations must be received in writing prior to closing, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the American Kennel Club Dog Show rules. THlS SHOW is governed by The American Kennel Club. Exhibitors should read the AKC agreement on the back side of the entry blank in this Premium List. ENTRIES NOT ON OFFICIAL AKC E NTRY FORMS and Photocopies of entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. NO ENTRY CAN BE ACCEPTED that specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Telegraph or unsigned entries cannot be accepted. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, and no entry fee will be refunded in the event of errors after closing date. ENTRY CONFIRMATIONS & JUDGING PROGRAMS will be e-mailed to all entrants who provide email addresses. All others will be mailed by the USPS. ALL DOGS PRESENT must be held on leash or confined to their crates except w hen being judged or when in the exercising ring. There is no provision for unentered dogs at this show. THE GREAT DANE CLUB OF AZ may decline entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness or any other cause. No one shall have any claim or recourse against he Club or any official thereof. ENTRY FEES SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, barred from competition by action of the Bench Show Committee, or because the dog is ineligible to compete due to being entered incorrectly. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management, it becomes impossible to open or complete the show, no refund of entry will be made. There is no refund of entry fee for duplicate entry. There will be a $2.00 fee charged for cancellation of entry prior to closing of entries. RETURNED CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY FEE. The Show Secretary will add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks for the same exhibitors may 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. THE CLUB, ITS SHOW SECRETARY and the CLARION HOTEL PHOENIX will not be responsible for the loss of or injury to any dog or the possessions of any exhibitor, whether the result of accident or other causes. It is distinctly understood that every dog at this show is in the care and custody and control of his owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the Show premises. And, in addition, no responsibility will be assumed for any loss, damage or injury sustained by an owner, exhibitor, handler or spectator. The welfare of an exhibitor's child is the responsibility of the exhibitor. It is expressly understood that exhibitors will exercise control and restraint over their children at all times. DOGS MAY ARRIVE at any time prior to scheduled time of judging of their class. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. Owners or handlers alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring. There is no rule of this Club or the AKC that requires a Judge to wait for a dog. TROPHIES AND CLASS CASH PRIZES will be awarded in the judging ring to the person showing the dog. In the event of any discrepancy from the published prize list, the Show Chairman should be advised at once. All trophies must be claimed the day of the show. None will be mailed. RECORDING & EVENT FEES: A Recording Fee of 50 per dog and an Event Services Fee of $3.00 will be required for each entry at any Licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial or Tracking Test. These fees are to be collected by the Show-giving Club and paid to the American Kennel Club. (AKC Rule, Ch 11, Sec 2) TRANSFER OF ENTRY TO BEST OF BREED: Dogs which according to their owner s 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 one of 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 conformation judging at the Show. ALL RIGHTS TO PHOTOGRAPH, televise, advertise or otherwise promote this show are vested in the Club or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the Show Site at any time while the show is in progress do, by attending and/or participating therein, grant to the club the right to photograph, televise, audiotape, or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. 11