Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club, Inc.

ENTRIES CLOSE at Show Secretary s Office at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, March 19, 2014, or for classes with limits when the numerical limit has been reached, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. PREMIUM LIST AKC Licensed Specialty Show, Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, and Obedience Trial Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club, Inc. Event# 2014573101 (Morning Event) Event# 2014573102 (Afternoon Event) Birch Run Expo Center 11600 S Beyer Road, Birch Run, MI Friday, April 4, 2014 Two Events Same Day All Judging will be Indoors Puppy Classes Divided Entry limit 100 dogs per event OBEDIENCE ENTRY LIMITS Novice - 12; Open - 15; Utility - 15 Option 2: Obedience entries for Golden Retrievers only will be accepted until closing and then entries for all other breeds will be accepted until the limits are reached. Exhibitor catalogs must be pre-ordered. Morning Event Hours: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Afternoon Event Hours: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Please only groom in designated areas on the day of the Specialty. The show site will not be available to exhibitors until 8:00 am on Friday, April 4, 2014 Don t forget to RSVP for the Potluck to be held Between the Morning and Afternoon Events In the spirit of good sportsmanship, dogs owned by the Show Chairperson will not be exhibited at this Specialty Show. Mail All Entries With Fees To: Ms. Sharon Mudgett, PO Box 2608, Midland, MI 48641 For overnight mailing requiring address send to Sharon L. Mudgett, Show Secretary, 1000 Michigan Street, Midland, MI 48640 (Please check No Signature Required) 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

OFFICERS OF THE MID-MICHIGAN GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB, INC. President... Kathy Holzheuer Vice President... Lacy Bauer Treasurer... Ruth Laatsch Secretary... Sharon L. Mudgett 1000 Michigan St, Midland, MI 48640 (989)496-6901 (daytime) (989)835-7887 (evenings) Email: kickapoogr@charter.net (Home) or sharon.mudgett@dowcorning.com(work) Board of Directors Jeff Bauer, Christine Smith, Rachel Lewis EVENT COMMITTEES Kathy Holzheuer, Show Chairperson P.O. Box 2608, Midland, MI 48611 (989) 297-0559 (C) (989) 257-3301 (H) Rachel Lewis, Obedience Chairperson 6381 Arnold Lake Rd, Harrison, MI 48625 (989)539-3518 Sharon L. Mudgett, Show Secretary c/o Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club, P.O. Box 2608, Midland, MI 48611 (989)496-6901 (daytime) (989)835-7887 (evenings), Email: kickapoogr@charter.net For overnight mailing requiring address send to Sharon L. Mudgett, Show Secretary, 1000 Michigan Street, Midland, MI 48640 (Please check No Signature Required). Trophies Lacy and Jeff Bauer and Bev Fillmore Hospitality Kathy Holzheuer Bev Fillmore And all Officers and Board of Directors of the Club OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Booth Photography PO Box 308, Williamston, MI 48895 (517)655-4081 On Call (Show Hours) Bay Valley Animal Hospital 6015 Westside Saginaw Road Bay City, MI (989) 686-0703 24 Hour Animal Emergency Clinic 1148 E. Bristol Road Burton, MI 810-238-7557 After Hours Animal Emergencies Great Lakes Pet Emergencies Lindsay M. Graham 1221 Tittabawassee Road Saginaw, MI 48604 (989) 752-1960 Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal & external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. EMERGENCY SERVICES Fire / Ambulance / Police Saginaw County 911

JUDGES Morning Event (AKC Event Number 2014573101) Mrs. Donna Ernst.... Breed (Regular and Non-RegularClasses) and Junior Showmanship 11125 Music Street, Newbury, OH 44065-9731 Mrs. Vicki White... Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes 5170 Unger Road, Atwater, OH 44201 Afternoon Event (AKC Event Number 2013573102) Mrs. Nancy Gallant... Breed (Regular and Non-Regular Classes) and Junior Showmanship 7702 Division Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49014-9562 Mrs. Patricia Strong... All Obedience Classes 7721 Cardinal CV N, Indianapolis, IN 46256-4634 ENTRY FEES (Entry Fee includes $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee Per Entry & $0.50 AKC Recording Fee First Entry Only) First Entry of a Dog Unless Otherwise Specified...$25.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog...$20.00 Puppy & Bred By Exhibitor Classes as a First Entry...$20.00 Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes Classes...$16.00 Junior Showmanship...$16.00 The Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club is grateful to the Saginaw Valley Kennel Club for allowing us to share their show site on this weekend. We would like to continue this relationship and share this site for future specialties. We ask exhibitors to please only use the designated areas on Friday, so as not to interfere with the setup of the Saginaw Valley Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Shows and conduct of Obedience and Rally Trials to be held on Friday and Saturday. Your cooperation will be much appreciated! Don t Miss! Saginaw Valley Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Shows Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6, 2014 All-Breed Obedience Trial Friday, April 4, 2014 and Saturday, April 5, 2014 (2 trials) And All-Breed Rally Obedience Trial Friday, April 4, 2014 and Sunday, April 6, 2014 *Special Attractions, Saturday April 5, 2014* Best Veteran in Show Competition Eye and Heart Clinic

RIBBON PRIZES Regular Classes First Prize... Blue Ribbon Second Prize... Red Ribbon Third Prize... Yellow Ribbon Fourth Prize...White Ribbon Winners... Purple Rosette Reserve Winners... Purple & White Rosette Best of Winners... Blue & White Rosette Best of Breed... Purple & Gold Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed... Red & White Rosette Best Puppy... Green Rosette Best Bred by Exhibitor... Green Rosette Best Veteran... Green Rosette Grand Champion Select... Light Blue and White Rosette Award of Merit... Green Rosette The judge may select, at his/her discretion, up to 10% of the superior quality specimens from the Intersex competition, in addition to Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex. Obedience Classes Highest Scoring in Regular Obedience Classes (Golden Retriever)... Blue & Gold Rosette Highest Combined Score in Open & Utility Classes (Golden Retriever)... Blue & Green Rosette Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Obedience Classes (All Breed)... Blue & Gold Rosette Highest Combined Score in Open & Utility Classes (All Breed)... Blue & 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 & Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes... Lavender Rosette Best in Veteran Sweepstakes... Pink & Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes... Lavender Rosette Junior Showmanship First Prize... Rose Ribbon Second Prize... Brown Ribbon Third Prize...Light Green Ribbon Fourth Prize... Gray Ribbon Best Junior... Rose & Green Rosette CLASSIFICATION Regular Classes for Golden Retrievers Puppy, 6 to 9 months, Dogs Puppy, 6 to 9 months, Bitches Puppy, 9 to 12 months, Dogs Puppy, 9 to 12 months, Bitches Junior, 12 to 15 months, Dogs Junior, 12 to 15 months, Bitches Junior, 15 to 18 months Dogs, Junior Dogs, 15 to 18 months, Bitches Amateur-Owner-Handler, Dogs Amateur-Owner-Handler, Bitches Bred by Exhibitor, Dogs Bred by Exhibitor, Bitches American Bred, Dogs American Bred, Bitches Open, Dogs Open, Bitches WINNERS DOG WINNERS BITCH BEST OF BREED COMPETITION

NOTE: NOVICE CLASSES NOT OFFERED Bred by Exhibitor (BBE) Class Eligibility (revised 07/09) The Bred-by-Exhibitor Class shall be for dogs that are: Six months of age or older as of the first day of he show; Not Champions of Record on the date of closing of entries for the show; Individually registered with the American Kennel Club as of the day of the show; Owned or co-owned by any of the breeders of record as of the date of the show; The person handling the dog in this class must be a breeder of record and an owner of record of this dog. In any subsequent classes for which the dog from the Bred-by-Exhibitor class becomes eligible, there are no restrictions on who may handle. Non-Regular Classes Involving Single Dog Entries Veteran Class I - Class for dogs & class for bitches who are eight (8) years & under ten (10) years. Veteran Class II Class for dogs & class for bitches who are ten (10) years & under twelve (12) years. Veteran Class III Class for dogs & class for bitches who are twelve (12) years & older. THE MID-MICHIGAN GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE PRIZES OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE SHOULD ANY BECOME AVAILABLE. The following prizes are offered by the Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club unless otherwise specified. SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Mrs. Vicki White The Sweepstakes is open to all Golden Retrievers who are 6 months & under 18 months of age on the day of the show. Champions of Record are NOT eligible. The handler of a Sweepstakes exhibit must be limited to the owner, co-owner, breeder or a member of their immediate family as they are listed on file with the American Kennel Club as of the closing date for the show for which the Sweepstakes entry is being made. Dogs entered in Sweepstakes must also be entered in a Regular Cass. Indicate Sweepstakes and age division of the regular entry form under Additional Classes. Entry fee is $16.00. Classification The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches. Puppy, 6 months & under 9 months Junior, 12 months & under 15 months Puppy, 9 months & under 12 months Junior, 15 months & under 18 months After 35% has been deducted to defray expenses, 20% of the balance will go to Best in Sweepstakes & 15% will go to Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes. The remaining 30% of the monies will be divided as follows: First... 15% Second... 7.5% Third... 5% Fourth... 2.5% All sweepstakes entries get a dog toy. VETERANS SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Mrs. Vicki White The Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Golden Retrievers who are 8 years of age & over on the day of the show. Dogs entered in Veteran Sweepstakes need not be entered in a Regular Class. Indicate Veteran Sweepstakes and the age division on the regular entry form under Additional Classes. Entry fee is $16.00. Classification The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches. Eight (8) years & under ten (10) years Ten (10) years & under twelve (12) years Twelve (12) years & older After 35% has been deducted to defray expenses, 20% of the balance will go to Best Veterans in Sweepstakes & 15% will go to Best of Opposite Sex to Best Veteran in Sweepstakes. The remaining 30% of the monies will be divided as follows: First... 15% Second... 7.5% Third... 5% Fourth... 2.5%

BREED PRIZES The following prizes are offered by the Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club except where indicated Best of Breed... $50 cash Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed... $25 cash Best of Winners... $10 cash Winners Dog/Bitch... $25 cash Junior Showmanship (Morning and Afternoon Events) AKC Junior Handler Numbers are now required for entry in Junior Showmanship Competition. Numbers may be obtained from the American Kennel Club - (919) 233-9767. For additional information contact American Kennel Club, Junior Showmanship, P.O. Box 900051, Raleigh, NC 27675-9051 or email: juniors@akc.org. Entry blank MUST be filled out with the necessary information, otherwise the entry in Junior Showmanship will not be accepted. Novice Junior Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years and under 12 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Novice Intermediate Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Novice Senior Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Open Junior Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years and under 12 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Open Intermediate Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Open Senior Class: For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Master Class: This class will be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have won the 10 first place wins in an Open Class with competition to be eligible to enter the Limited Class Competition. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC Eukanuba National Championship. All Juniors meeting the criteria for this class are required to enter the Master Class and may change their entry the day of the show if entries have already closed. Once the eligibility time frame for that year has passed all participants return to the Open Class to compete for the following year. OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES (Afternoon Event) Move-ups will be allowed. Qualifying Score Required for All Prizes. Dog means either sex. No refund for bitches in season. A Dark Green Qualifying Score Ribbon will be awarded to each dog receiving a qualifying score. Regular Classes Novice A Novice B Open A Open B Utility A Utility B OBEDIENCE PRIZES The following prizes are offered by the Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club except where indicated Highest Scoring in Regular Classes (Golden Retriever)... $50 cash Highest Scoring in Open B and Utility Combined (Golden Retriever)... $25 cash First Place Dog in Each Regular Class (Golden Retriever and All Breed)... Dog Toy PRE-PAID CATALOGS Catalogs may be pre-ordered by including $5.00 for each catalog with your entry fee and completing the appropriate spaces on the entry form. Pre-paid catalogs will be available at the show secretary s table. Limited number of catalogs will be available for sale at the specialties.

NOTES TO EXHIBITORS The Show Site will be available to exhibitors at 8:00 am on Friday, April 4, 2014. Crating and grooming in designated areas only. No carpets, playpens, ex-pens or any items that will use an unreasonable amount of space will be allowed in the grooming area. This will be determined by the event committee and WILL BE ENFORCED. The Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club, Inc. and its members assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility or injury to children. Canadian exhibitors must submit entries with checks drawn on US accounts or with International Money Orders in US Funds. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Show Secretary will add a 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. No refund for duplicate entries. No refunds for overpayment of $5.00 or less. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance. Entries will not be accepted without fees or signatures. Changes, additions, or corrections to entry forms must be received in writing or by email or telegram prior to close of entries. 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. Dogs need be present only for scheduled judging and will be released if not needed for further judging. Dogs must be ready for judging. Neither the club nor its Show Secretary will be responsible or obligated to furnish any service for notifying exhibitors or their agents of Breed or Class judging. Judges need not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings. All dogs present must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the exercising ring. Class Cash Prizes will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must be made in the ring before the judging of that breed is over, and the Show Secretary advised at once. The Show Secretary and show-giving Club disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging of the breed is over. All trophies must be claimed the day of the show. None will be mailed. The club reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. All prizes are offered by the Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club through the generosity of its members and friends. No gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside any building or within 100 feet of any test in which this dog show is conducting. Obedience Trials Entries for Golden Retrievers only will be accepted until closing; at that time entries from all breeds will be accepted in order of receipt until the limit is reached.

ACCOMMODATIONS Country Inn & Suites, 12112 South Beyer Rd., Birch Run, MI 48415..(989) 624-8000 No Dogs Allowed America s Best Value Inn, 9235 E. Birch Run Rd., Birch Run, MI 48415 (989) 624-4440 Best Western, 9087 E. Birch Run Rd., Birch Run, MI 48415....(989) 624-9395 $25.00 Cleaning Fee Baymont Inn, 6460 Dixie Hwy., Bridgeport, MI 48722.(989) 777-3000 $10.00 Extra Fee Drury Inn, 260 S. Main St., Frankenmuth, MI 48734.(989) 652-2800 Holiday Inn Express, 12150 Dixie Rd., Birch Run, MI 48415...(989) 624-9300 No Dogs Allowed RVs Overnight camping - $20.00 per night payable to Birch Run Expo Center. No electric hook-ups. All RVs Must Be Self Contained. DIRECTIONS From East or West: Take I-69 then North to I-75 to Birch Run Exit. From North or South: Take I-75 to Birch Run Exit (Exit 136). ATTENTION EXHIBITORS!!! LET S EAT!!! Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club will have a potluck lunch between the Morning and Afternoon Events. Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club will supply a main dish, plates, flatware, and beverages. Please bring a dish to pass. To ensure that we have enough, please advise if you plan to attend: Number of Adults Number of Children Please RSVP to: Sharon Mudgett P.O. Box 2608 Midland, MI 48641 (989) 835-7887 or email kickapoogr@charter.net

Select Event Event Number 2014573101 Event Number 2014573102 Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club, Inc. Friday, April 4, 2014 Birch Run Expo Center 11600 S. Beyer Road, Birch Run, MI Obedience Limited: Novice 12, Open 15, and Utility 15 for trial Entries Close at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, March 19, 2014 or for classes with limits when limits are reached. Mail entries with fees payable to MMGRC to Sharon L. Mudgett, Show Secretary, c/o Mid-Michigan Golden Retriever Club, P.O. Box 2608, Midland, MI 48641