TDX ENTRIES CLOSE WED. February 25, 2015 AT 12:00 PM CST TD ENTRIES CLOSE WED. February 25, 2015 AT 12:00 PM CST PREMIUM LIST DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (AKC MEMBER CLUB) National Specialty Tracking Test and Tracking Test Excellent EVENTS #2015074303 and #2015074302 TD LIMITED TO 6 DOGS/TDX LIMITED TO 3 DOGS DACHSHUNDS Preferred, See Preference Order for Other Breeds under Eligibility Below Sunday, March 15, 2015 JUDGES MR. Stephen Ripley... 18711 East Street, Westfield, IN 46074 MR. W. Orrin Eldred II... 15170 Lab Land Lane, Thompsonville, MI 49683 CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for holding this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. - James P. Crowley, Secretary MAIL ALL ENTRIES WITH FEES TO: Shawn Nies 7572 English Coach Lane Hazelwood, MO 63042
DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA 2015 OFFICERS President: Carl Holder 1130 Redoak, Lumberton, TX 77657 1st Vice Pres: Neal Hamilton 59 Cloverhill Rd., Flemington, NJ 08822-1947 2nd Vice Pres: Fran Colonna 700 Maple Lane, Lansing, KS 66043-6221 Treasurer: Ken Levison 8155 E Galinda Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750 Rec. Secretary: Vicki Spencer 2650 Holland Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303 Corr. Secretary: Cheryl Shultz 3817 Seven Oaks Dr., Corona, CA 92881 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lisa Warren Brian Owen Anne Carson Sharon Carr Robert Wlodkowski Paul Martin Liz Heywood Georjan Bridger Kathy Lockyer Robert E Schwalbe Jerry Cerasini Denny Van Hook TRACKING TESTS COMMITTEE Chairman Secretary Mary Anne Fowler Shawn Nies 539 Briar Ln, P.O. Box 901, 7272 English Coach Lane Lake Forest, IL 60045 Hazelwood, MO 63042 847-295-2707 314-839-1572 maryannefowler@earthlink.net shawndachs@sbcglobal.net Maxine Brinker, Shawn Nies, Carolyn Henry, Neal Glaser, Karen Simmons, Midge Martin and any members of DCA on the grounds TRACKING TEST INFORMATION TEST LIMITED TO 6 TD/ 3 TDX ENTRIES DACHSHUNDS PREFERRED CLOSING DATE for the TD and TDX test is February 25, 2015, Noon CST after which time entries cannot be accepted or changed. ENTRY FEE: TD: $55.00; TDX: $110.00 (includes $2.00 AKC recording & $1.50 Event Service fees) Fees must be paid in U.S. Funds. Fees payable to DCA. Non-titled TD entries MUST be accompanied by original certification by an authorized AKC tracking judge. ELIGIBILITY: TD: All Dachshunds possessing the title of TD, TDX or VST, or dogs who have passed a certification track by an authorized AKC tracking judge are eligible to enter this test. TDX: All Dachshunds possessing the title of TD, TDX or VST are eligible to enter this test. Please note the preference order for dachshunds and other breeds below. ALL ENTRIES will be accepted until the official closing date, even though the advertised limit has been reached. A drawing will be held on Wednesday, February 25 at 12:00 PM at the home of the secretary, 7572 English Coach Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042 to determine which entrants will participate in the TDX test, and the TD test. Entrants are invited to attend. The drawing shall be completely random among all entries received, except that preference will be given in the following order: -Dachshunds who have not previously earned a TD or TDX title -Dachshunds who have earned a TD, TDX, or VST title -Other breeds without a TD or TDX title -Other breeds with a TD, TDX, or VST titles In the event that either test does not fill its limit, then the number of tracks may be substituted for the other test, with the exchange being in the ratio of 2 TD tracks to 1 TDX track. When the advertised limit has been drawn all remaining entrants, subject to the same preferences set forth in the preceding paragraph, shall be assigned a position on an alternate list corresponding to the order in which they were drawn. The alternates will be asked to agree to be at the test site in case of absent dogs. Alternates not used will receive full refund of entry fees. DCA will also refund entry fees to any confirmed entry that does not participate in the test, provided that the Test Secretary is notified prior to the date of the test, and provided that an alternate entry participates in test as result of withdrawal. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT will be mailed by the Test Secretary after the closing of entries. Should such an acknowledgement not be received by the exhibitor within reasonable time, please notify the Test Secretary at 314-839-1572. Acknowledgements may be obtained via email by providing your address on entry. TEST HEADQUARTERS DIRECTIONS: Located in the parking lot of the West Branch Forest Preserve at the intersection of Gerber Road and Army Trail Roads in Hanover Park, IL. Army Trail Road can be accessed from either Route 59 in the west or 355 from the east. From far SE and far SW- I-80 to 355N to Army Trial, west about 7 miles to Gerber. From North- Rt 53S to Army Trail then west about 7 miles to Gerber or I-90 east or west to Rt 59 south to Army Trail then west about 2 miles to Gerber. From South- 1355 north to Army Trail then west about 7 miles to Gerber. From SW- I-88 to Rt 59 north to Army Trail about 2 miles to Gerber. ALL ENTERED DOGS must be at Site Headquarters by 8:30am. Drawings will be held for track running order for each dog entered. The first tracks will be run as soon thereafter as is practical after they have aged the proper length of time. In the event of any absentee(s) among confirmed entries, the next alternate in catalog order who is present will be allowed to fill the vacancy. BITCHES IN SEASON may participate subject to provisions set in the latest Tracking Regulations. BY THEIR PRESENCE on the Tracking grounds, all exhibitors and spectators agree to abide by AKC Rules and Regulations and to follow the instructions of the Test Committee to the best of their ability. Ch. 1, Sec. 22 AKC Obedience Regulations, The owner or agent entering a dog in an obedience trial (tracking test) does so at his own risk THE DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. will exercise all reasonable care for the safety of dogs, handlers, and spectators, but will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any dog or person on the test grounds. The Dachshund Club of America DOES NOT AGREE to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC entry form for this event. DOGS THAT ARE NOT ACTUALLY COMPETING will go where instructed and all dogs shall be on lead at all times on any area of the tracking site. Dogs allowed to run free and off-lead, at any time before the test, during a test, after failing or after the completion of its track, shall be failed and excused. If this occurs before the test, the dog shall be excused and not allowed to run in the test. (Tracking Regulations Chapter 1, Section 16.) REFRESHMENTS: Morning refreshments will be provided. AWARDS: A green rosette is offered for all dogs passing these tests. The Dachshund Club of America, Inc. offers its Sunburst medallion for each Dachshund which successfully completes the test for Tracking Dog, and its Sunburst medallion engraved TDX for each Dachshund which successfully completes the test for Tracking Dog Excellent. LODGING: (exhibitors are responsible for verifying current pet policies/fees) Extended Stay, 1075 Lake St, Hanover Park, IL, 630-893-4823, $25 non-refundable fee LaQuinta Inn- 2280 Barrington Rd (190 & Barrington Rd) Hoffman Estates, IL 847-882-3312 PLEASE CALL HOTELS TO ASSURE THEY ACCEPT DOGS AS POLICIES CHANGE. Emergency Veterinary Services of St. Charles Located at 530 Dunham Road in St. Charles, IL, 60174- phone number 630-584-7447.Take Army Trail to Rt. 59, south to Rt. 64, west to Dunham Road, north a half block to the Clinic on the right.
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Dachshund Club of America TD Test: Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve, Hanover Park, IL March 15, 2015 --- 2015074303 Entries close at 12 Noon. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Entry Fee is $55 (includes $2.00 event fee & $1.50 AKC recording fee) Mail Entries with fees payable to DCA to: Shawn Nies, 7272 English Coach Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042 I ENCLOSE $ 55 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! VARIETY SEX DOG [2][3] CLASS [3] SHOW DIVISION CLASS Weight, Color, Etc. ADDITIONAL OBEDIENCE CLASS RALLY CLASS JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES! Jump Height CLASS NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER FULL NAME OF DOG Enter number here AKC REG. NO. AKC LITTER NO. DATE OF Error! Not a valid bookmark self-reference. BIRTH JR. HANDLER AKC# ILP NO. PLACE OF USA CANADA FOREIGN FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY BIRTH Do not print the above in catalog BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER(S) [4] AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org 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. 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), 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 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.) 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 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 Telephone E-MAIL Address (An acknowledgment or receipt of entry may be sent to this e-mail address)
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Dachshund Club of America TDX Test: Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve, Hanover Park, IL March 15, 2015 --- 2015074302 Entries close at 12 Noon on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Entry Fee is $110 (includes $2.00 event fee & $1.50 AKC recording fee) Mail Entries with fees payable to DCA to: Shawn Nies, 7272 English Coach Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042 I ENCLOSE $ 110 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 VARIETY SEX DOG [2][3] CLASS [3] SHOW. DIVISION CLASS Weight, Color, Etc. ADDITIONAL OBEDIENCE CLASS RALLY CLASS JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES e. Jump Height CLASS NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER FULL NAME OF DOG Enter number here AKC REG. NO. AKC LITTER NO. DATE OF Error! Not a valid bookmark self-reference. BIRTH JR. HANDLER AKC# ILP NO. PLACE OF USA CANADA FOREIGN FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY BIRTH Do not print the above in catalog BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER(S) [4 OWNER S ADDRESS CITY NAME OF OWNER S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW STATE 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 the.signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry Telephone E-MAIL Address (An acknowledgment or receipt of entry may be sent to this e-mail address) AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org 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. 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), 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 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 JR's DATE OF BIRTH. NAME OF JUNIOR HANDLER ADDRESS 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?
These Events Are Sponsored In Part By: Dachshund Club of the Great Lakes- Donation to help cover Test expenses Mary Anne Fowler Ashley Dumas Mary Ann Massie Bob & Ann Wlodowski Alice Moyer & Phil Kirby, Alimo s Julia Slatkiewicz Genie Bishop, Cardach Thank You for Your Support! Please note additional donations will be listed along with these and other generous donors in the Field Events program