PREMIUM LIST AMERICAN BULLMASTIFF ASSOCIATION, INC. (MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC.) FAR WEST SPECIALTY SHOW Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes Junior Showmanship 4-6 Month Puppy Competition AKC NOHS HOSTED BY: Thursday, May 24, 2018 Los Angeles County Fairplex 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA Show Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Entries Close 12:00 PM / NOON (PDT) Wednesday, May 09, 2018
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERN THIS SPECIALTY SHOW Event # 2018210947 & #20182109478 MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB This Is an Unbenched Specialty Show. All Conformation Judging to Be Held Indoors Dogs Need Only Be Present for the Judging of Their Class. Dogs Not Needed for Further Judging May Be Excused AMERICAN BULLMASTIFF ASSOCIATION, INC. (MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC.) WWW.BULLMASTIFF.ORG FAR WEST SPECIALTY SHOW Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes Junior Showmanship 4-6 Month Puppy Competition AKC NOHS HOSTED BY: Thursday, May 24, 2018 Los Angeles County Fairplex 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA Show Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Entries Close: NOON (PDT) Wednesday, May 09, 2018 SHOW SECRETARY Doris Bandoian, 1220 N. Richfield Rd., Anaheim, CA 92807 Voice: (714) 996-1489 (Mon.-Fri. 9AM-3PM PDT) Doris@Bandoian-Butler.com or doberpaws@gmail.com ONLINE ENTRIES available for this show at: www.bandoian-butler.com PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE CLOSE OF ENTRY DAY. If you enter on a close of entry day please submit prior to 9:00 AM. EMAIL & FAX Entries Not Accepted. Online entries are invoiced through PayPal. Online Fee - $4.00 per dog per show. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Gina M. DiNardo, Secretary 2
AMERICAN BULLMASTIFF ASSOCIATION, INC. OFFICERS President... Mary Barbara Walsh 1st Vice President.....Vicki Allenbrand Treasurer......Kelli Feeney 2nd Vice President......Virginia Rowland Recording Secretary......Cathe Crislip Corresponding Secretary.......Lyndy Whyte 1203 9th Ave., Neptune, NJ 07753 Delegate to the American Kennel Club.Alan Kalter BOARD OF DIRECTORS Julie (Jewlz) Lane ~ George VanDenberg ~ Denise Borton Charlotte Roberts (Ramsay) Nietsch ~ Chris Rasmussen SHOW COMMITTE Show Chairperson... Ann DeLucas 807 Butterfield Lane, San Marcos, CA 92069 ~ (858) 414-1299 ~ anndelucas@cox.net OFFICERS OF THE CLUB & MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEES Communications.Nicole Riesgo Ring/Show Setup.Henson Family Trophies....Pam Henson & Doug Plemel Graphic Design...Hanne Mintz Rosettes. Dawn Hamiliton Meal Arrangements...Pat O Brien & Hanne Mintz Catering.... David Stanwood Decorating... Jamie Palecek Ring Steward......Frank Polimeni.. Catalog Advertising.....Pam Henson Raffle/Auction...Pam Henson, Linda McDonald & Nicole Riesgo EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN OPEN 24 HOURS PHONE (909) 981-2855 CENTRAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL ~ 281 N. Central Ave., Upland, CA 91786 Take Arrow Hwy or the 10 Fwy east to Central. Left on Central. EMERGENCY HOSPITAL: Pomona Valley Hospital/Medical Center 1798 N. Garey, Pomona, CA (909) 865-9500, Open 24 hours Take the 10 Fwy East to Garey. North on Garey Exhibitor s should follow their veterinarians' recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. PHOTOGRAPHER Rich Bergman... P.O. Box 637, Lakeside, CA 92040-0637 TEL. (619) 443-2711 ~ FAX (619) 443-1042 ~ fotok9s@yahoo.com Only This Photographer May Enter Rings To Take Photographs NOTICE: All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEO TAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the American Bullmastiff Association, Inc. or in persons whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the show grounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant the Club the right to photograph, televise, video tape, audio tape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner. JUDGES Diane Collings (94897).....Conformation/Junior Showmanship 108 Harbor Dr., Navato, CA 94945-2710 Marcel Diagnault (59592).Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes 823 S. Westvale Drive, Anaheim, CA 92804 Connie Gard (76654)..4-6 Month Puppy Competition 16090 N. Sotol Ave., Tucson, AZ 85739-9509 3
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND The Mission Circuit - Same Location - Friday ~ Saturday ~ Sunday ~ Monday SUPPORTED ENTRY ~ BULLMASTIFF JUDGES San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club ~ Mr. Robert J. Edison Los Encinos Kennel Club ~ Mrs. Cindy Meyer Antelope Valley Kennel Club ~ Mr. Eric J. Ringle San Fernando Kennel Club ~ Ms. F. Susan Godek Jack Bradshaw Superintendent ~ PO Box 227303, Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 727-0136 ~ www.jbradshaw.com DAY OF SHOW PARKING (ALL BREEDS THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY): Payable to Fairplex upon arrival. Do not mail ahead of time. Entrance will be Gate 17 ~ Gates Open 6:00 AM. Parking is $10.00 ~ Motor Homes will cost more. DRESS CODE: HAWAIIAN THEMED The CBF cordially invite all participants to join in the fun of our Hawaiian themed specialty show and wear your favorite Hawaiian attire. ALL TROPHIES ARE THE COURTESY OF THE CALIFORNIA BULLMASTIFF FANCIERS IN APPRECIATION OF THEIR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR CLUB AND OUR BELOVED BULLMASTIFFS! THIS IS A SELF-CLEANING SHOW PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR OWN DOGS Exhibitors that don t pick up after their dogs at the hotels or show grounds will be subject to disciplinary action by the Bench Show Committee. NO DOG SHALL BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN ANY CLOSED VEHICLE. 4
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION Novice. Novice. This shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class. A first place in Novice without competition leading to a Best Junior award with competition would count as one win towards moving to Open at a licensed or member show. Junior Handlers who win a third Novice Class with competition, if a win in Novice leads to a Best Junior with competition present it will count as one win towards moving to Open, after the closing of entries for a show are required to transfer their entry from the Novice Class to the Open Class by notifying the Superintendent or Show Secretary at least one-half hour prior to the scheduled start of Junior Showmanship judging at the show. Open. Open. This class shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show, and who have won three first place awards in a Novice Class or if a win in Novice leads to a Best Junior with competition present it will count as one win towards moving to Open in a licensed or member show. Master. 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 10 Best Junior wins with competition from the Open Class. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC 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. BITCHES IN SEASON ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE. EACH DOG ENTERED MUST BE OF THE BREED FOR WHICH THIS SHOW IS HELD. Junior Handlers must put their Junior Handler s number on the entry blank. To obtain a Junior Handler number, call the American Kennel Club (919) 816-3776 or E-mail at juniors@akc.org. Notice: Be sure all information for Junior Showmanship Classes is entered on the front and back of the entry form. By signing the entry form, certification is given 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. NATIONAL OWNER HANDLED SERIES The AKC National Owner-Handled Series will be conducted following Best of Breed judging. All dogs in the BOB competition (including WD & WB) will stay in the ring after the judge makes their placements in BOB competition. The ring steward will ask all professional handlers, household members and current assistants to professional handler to leave the ring and then the judge will then select the Best Owner -Handled (BOH). The dog and its owner will continue to accrue points for any group placements or Bests in Show. The top-ranked dogs from the AKC National Owner -Handled Series are posted on the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points Ranking page. Rankings of the dogs competing in the Series are compiled based on the Best of Breed, Group, and Best in Show placements in this specific Series competition (See Point Schedule). The end of year competition for the AKC National Owner-Handled Series will be held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba show in December. Dogs that finished ranked in the top ten (plus ties) for their breed during the qualifying period will be invited to compete in the competition. Dogs exhibited by professional handlers on the day of the event are not eligible for this competition. Dogs exhibited by current assistants and household members of a professional handler on the day of the event are not eligible to enter this competition. Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers' organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or represented themselves as handling dogs for pay within the last five years. For more information about the Series or if you have questions about hosting these events, please contact the AKC Events department at (919) 816-3579 or eventnews@akc.org. A Rosette for Best Owner-Handler will be presented. 5
SWEEPSTAKES ~ PUPPY & VETERAN PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES ELIGIBILITY: This Sweepstakes is open to all Bullmastiffs at least 6 months and under 18 months of age on the day of the show. The winner of each class will compete for Best in Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes. All entries in Sweepstakes must also be entered in a regular class in this show. Entries shall be made at the same time on the same entry form used for the regular class. Indicate Sweepstakes and the appropriate sex and age in the space provided for Additional Classes. Each dog entered must be handled by the owner of record, by a member of the owner s immediate family or by an amateur handler (a person not having received payment in any form for handling a dog in a show ring). Professional handlers may only handle dogs that they are the owner or co-owner of record. CLASSIFICATION ~ SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES The following age division classes are offered for both Dogs and Bitches: Puppy: 6 months and under 9 months; 9 months and under 12 months; Jr.: 12 months and under 15 months: 15 months and under 18 months The winner of each class will compete for Best in Sweepstakes & Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes. VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES ELIGIBILITY: This Sweepstakes is open to all Bullmastiffs 6 years of age and over on the day of the show. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches may be entered in this class. The winner of each class will compete for Best in Veteran Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes. Entries in Veteran Sweepstakes need not be entered in any other class at this show. Entries shall be made at the same time on the same entry form used for the regular classes. Indicate Veteran Sweepstakes and the appropriate sex and age in the space provided for Additional Classes. Entries in the Veteran Sweepstakes may be shown by anyone in good standing with the American Kennel Club. CLASSIFICATION ~ VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES The following age division classes are offered for both Dogs and Bitches: 6 years and under 8 years; 8 years and under 10 years; 10 years and older The winner of each class will compete for Best in Veteran Sweepstakes & Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes. DIVISION OF SWEEPSTAKES STAKES ~ PUPPY & VETERAN 25% of the fees are retained by Club to help defray the expenses of these classes. The remainder is divided as follows: 60% of the remaining monies received will be divided as follows: Classes having four or more entries: First Place ~ 50%; Second Place ~ 25%; Third Place ~ 15%; and Fourth Place ~ 10%. 15% of the remaining monies received will be divided as follows: Best in Sweepstakes - 60% Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes - 40% All prize money is paid in the ring to the person handling the dog. Undistributed prize money is retained by the Club. Money rounded to the nearest dollar. SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES ~ PUPPY & VETERAN The California Bullmastiff Fanciers are proud to offer Bullmastiff Motif Pieces through the generosity of its members and friends whose names will be listed in the catalog: Best in Sweepstakes/Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes/Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes First Place in all Sweepstakes Classes Second thru Fourth in all Sweepstakes Classes CATALOG ADVERTISING Business Card...$20 1/4 Page....$25 1/2 Page..$30 Full Page...$60 Camera-ready full page ads must be no more than 4-1/2 W by 7-1/2 L (1/2 margins) Make checks payable to: California Bullmastiff Fanciers Please submit in color artwork, photos or text to: Hanne Mintz, 932 S.Muirfield Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 ~ bhammintz@aol.com DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2018 6
CLASSIFICATION ~ REGULAR CLASSES Puppy Dogs, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Dogs, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Dogs, 12 mos. & under 18 mos. Novice - Not Offered Amateur Owner Handler- Not Offered Bred by Exhibitor Dogs American Bred Dogs Open Dogs, Brindle Open Dogs, Any Other Allowed Color Winners Dog Puppy Bitches, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Bitches, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Bitches, 12 mos. & under 18 mos. Novice - Not Offered Amateur Owner Handler- Not Offered Bred by Exhibitor Bitches American Bred Bitches Open Bitches, Brindle Open Bitches, Any Other Allowed Color Winners Bitch BEST OF BREED COMPETITION The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record. Dogs which according to their owners records have completed the requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed. The entry and showing of dogs whose championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where a dog completed the requirements for a championship according to the owner s records. If, at the end of th e 90 day period, the championship of a dog has not been confirmed by AKC, no further entries of the dog for Best of Breed competition are to be made until its championship has been confirmed by AKC. GRAND CHAMPION SELECT Champions of Record and dogs which have completed the requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed that are entered in Best of Breed competition are eligible for Grand Championship competition. Grand Championship points may be recorded for: Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed, Select Dog, and Select Bitch. Grand Championship points will be recorded according to the number of eligible dogs competing in the regular and non-regular (eligible for Best of Breed/Variety) classes of each breed or variety, as well as dogs competing in Best of Breed competition, according to the Schedule of Points established by the Board of Directors. (AKC Dog Show Rules, Chapter 16, Section 6, effective 11-01-2017) AWARDS OF MERIT A judge may, at his/her discretion, recall into the ring up to four (4) Bullmastiffs (including Best of Breed & Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed) to receive an Award of Merit. These Awards of Merit are reserved for those quality animals the judge feels are worthy of final consideration for Best of Breed.. BRED BY EXHIBITOR CLASS ELIGIBILITY 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. Family members must be both a breeder and owner of record to exhibit in the class. NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING SINGLE DOG ENTRIES NOTE: Winners from these classes are eligible, if undefeated in another class for Best of Breed Competition. *Veteran Dog (6 years & under 8 years) *Veteran Bitch (6 years & under 8 years) *Veteran Dog (8 years & under 10 years) *Veteran Bitch (8 years & under 10 years) *Veteran Dog (10 years and over) *Veteran Bitch (10 years & over) *Chapter 11, Section 8: of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows provides that a neutered male may be entered as a Veteran Dog in the Veteran Dog Class and a spayed bitch may be entered as a Veteran Bitch in the Veteran Bitch Class. NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING MULTIPLE DOG ENTRIES NOTE: As the judges' decision in these classes 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 any of these classes. * STUD DOG CLASS - For Stud Dogs and two of their Get. It is not necessary that the Get be under the same ownership as that of the Stud Dog. The Stud Dog may be entered separately in one of the regular classes, or if a Champion of Record, in the Best of Breed Competition, but MUST be entered in the Stud Dog Class. The Get MUST be entered in one of the regular conformation classes or for Best of Breed Competition. No Stud Dog or his Get may be shown as a part of another unit. The Stud Dog shall be considered as one entry and requires one entry fee. The Stud Dog must be shown in the ring with the Get. The class will be judged on the merits of the Get. While the merits of the Stud Dog are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Stud Dog must be examined to determine if it has a condition that would require disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC Policy, or the standard for its breed. Stud Dog Class fee is $28 as an original class or $23 as an additional class. * BROOD BITCH CLASS - Same as for the Stud Dog Class except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get. * Chapter 11, Section 8: of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows provides that a castrated male may be entered as a Stud Dog in the Stud Dog Class and a spayed bitch may be entered as a Brood Bitch in the Brood Bitch Class.. THERE WILL BE COMPETITION FOR BEST PUPPY IN PUPPY CLASSES, BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR, BEST BRINDLE, BEST VETERAN DOG, BEST VETERAN BITCH 7
RIBBON / ROSETTE PRIZES 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 Select Dog & Bitch... Lt. Blue & White Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed.......Red & White Rosette Best of Breed....Purple & Gold Rosette NON-REGULAR CLASSES First Prize.....Rose Rosette Second Prize... Brown Rosette Third Prize...... Light Green Rosette Fourth Prize... Gray Rosette ADDITIONAL RIBBON PRIZES Best Junior Handler..... Pink & Green Rosette Reserve Best Junior Handler.Pink & Gray Rosette AKC Best Owner-Handler.Maroon Rosette Best 4-6 Month.Orange Rosette Best Opposite Sex 4-6 Month.Lavender Rosette Award of Merit...Peacock Rosette Best Brindle.....Black & Gold Rosette Best Puppy...Turquoise & Pink Rosette Best Bred-By-Exhibitor...Green Rosette Best Veteran Dog... Green Rosette Best Veteran Bitch.........Green Rosette Best Stud Dog....Pink Rosette Best Brood Bitch....Pink Rosette Best in Sweepstakes/Best in Veteran Sweepstakes...Pink & Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes/Veteran Sweepstakes...Lavender Rosette ~ENTRY FEES ~ Entry Fees Made Payable to: California Bullmastiff Fanciers Conformation Entry Fees include $.50 AKC Recording Fee on First Entry and $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee on Each Entry.. If the same dog is entered in more than one class, the highest priced class shall be considered the first entry. TABULATE CAREFULLY. Because of the cost of processing, no refunds under $10 will be made. First Entry in Regular or Non Regular Conformation Class (unless otherwise stated).$28.00 Each additional entry of the same dog...$23.00 Puppy Classes (6-9 months and 9-12 months)....$10.00 Bred by Exhibitor Class......$10.00 Puppy Sweepstakes (MUST ALSO be entered in a Regular Class or for Best of Breed)...$10.00 Veteran Sweepstakes (NEED NOT be entered in a Regular Class or for Best of Breed)......$10.00 Junior Showmanship.......Free 4-6 Month Puppy Competition..$10.00 CHALLENGE TROPHIES Best of Breed ~ The Mr. Leonard V. Smith Memorial Challenge Trophy. Patricia O Brien offers through the California Bullmastiff Fanciers, for competition at its specialty only, a Silverplate Bowl on a Walnut Base in memory of Mr. Leonard V. Smith. For permanent possession, the trophy must be won three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog, nor at consecutive shows. The winner to retain possession until the next Far West Specialty hosted by the California Bullmastiff Fanciers. Best in Sweepstakes ~ The Tom O Brien Memorial Challenge Trophy. Patricia O Brien offers through the California Bullmastiff Fanciers, for competition at its specialty only, a Copper Revere Bowl in memory of Tom O Brien. For permanent possession, the trophy must be won three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog, nor at consecutive shows. The winner to retain possession until the next Far West Specialty hosted by the California Bullmastiff Fanciers. ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: AMERICAN BULLMASTIFF ASSOCIATION, INC. DOES NOT AGREE TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS AS SET FORTH ON THE OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR THIS EVENT. 8
TROPHY PRIZES SPECIALTY BREED PRIZES The California Bullmastiff Fanciers are proud to offer dog adornments or show accessories for the following regular and non-regular classes through the generosity of its members and friends whose names will be listed in the catalog: Best of Breed ~ Best of Winners ~ Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Winners Dog ~ Winners Bitch ~ Reserve Winners Dog ~ Reserve Winners Bitch Select Dog ~ Select Bitch ~ AKC Best Owner-Handler Best Brindle ~ Best Puppy ~ Best Bred By Exhibitor Best Veteran Dog ~ Best Veteran Bitch First Place through Fourth Place in All Regular and Non-Regular Classes Best 4-6 Month Puppy JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PRIZES Best Junior Handler: Gift Card First Place in each Junior Showmanship Class: Slip Lead California Bullmastiff Fanciers Is Offering A Free Catalog Ad To All Veteran Bullmastiffs Entered In Sweepstakes or The Specialty. Any Bullmastiff Age Six And Over Qualifies As A Veteran. Please Contact Nicole Riesgo, nicole@cabullie.com For Further Information. AKC Sanctioned 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition One combined class, not divided by sex, will be offered for puppies that are at least four (4) months of age but less than six (6) months of age on the date of the competition. A foreign born dog may enter this class if they are registered in the country of origin. Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed will be chosen. An AKC registration number or AKC litter number is required for entries. Dogs are required to be vaccinated (including rabies) in accordance with their veterinarian's protocol in order to avoid inadvertent transmission of illness by/to puppies not yet fully immunized. Dogs that are owned or co-owned by a professional handler may compete in this class, but must be handled by a nonprofessional handler. Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers' organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or represented themselves as handling dogs for pay within the last five years. Dogs may not be exhibited by current assistants or household members of a professional handler. A current assistant is defined as anyone employed by a professional handler on a full-time basis, or, assisting a professional handler at the show or any show during the cluster/weekend. AKC Rules in Dealing with Misconduct will be applicable to any person and dog entered at this competition. All applicable rules found in Rules Applying to Dog Shows will govern the conduct of this competition unless these regulations state otherwise. Exhibitors should plan on opening the mouth of their puppy for the judges. Breed standard disqualifications such as color, height, weight or dentition shall not be a point of consideration in the judging process for this 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy in Show Competition. RESCUE EXHIBITION California Bullmastiff Fanciers will present a special exhibit for rescue Bullmastiffs and anyone with a rescued Bullmastiff should contact: Nicole Riesgo, nicole@cabullie.com for additional information and to provide their dog s rescue story with pictures. DAY OF SHOW HOSPITALITY California Bullmastiff Fanciers will be offering a catered breakfast and lunch. ~~~A Raffle and Silent Auction Will Be Held Ringside~~~ 9
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS 1. Entries must reach the Show Secretary, Doris Bandoian, 1220 N. Richfield Rd., Anaheim, CA 92807-1812, by NOON, Wednesday, May 09, 2018. Fees should accompany entries. The Club and the Show Secretary assume no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or agent of the owner. The Club and the Show Secretary assume no responsibility for the owner or owner s agent entering a dog in a class in which the dog is not eligible to compete, or for entering the same dog twice. 2. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The CLUB will add a 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. 3. Exhibitors confirmations and judging programs will be mailed or emailed to the address given on the entry blank. If not received within a reasonable time prior to the show, notify the Show Secretary. Confirmations returned by the Post Office marked Undeliverable will be held at the Show Secretary s office. Please bring your confirmations to the show. 4. During the hours of judging owners are to be on call, and have their dogs ready to bring into the judging ring promptly in order that judging will not be delayed. Dogs need only be present for their judging. Dogs not needed for further judging may be excused. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to have his dog ready to be shown and at the entrance of the judging ring when the steward calls for the class. Owner 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 of any agent of the show-giving club to locate any dog, it s owner or handler, when the dog s presence is needed in a judging ring. It should be understood by every exhibitor and handler that waiting for dogs to be brought into the ring is a courtesy extended to the owner or handler of the dog. There is no rule of these clubs nor the American Kennel Club that requires a judge to wait for an owner or handler t o bring his dog into the ring. Show hours 8 AM to 4 PM. 5. Trophies and prizes will be awarded in the judging ring by completion of the breed and the show secretaries office advised at once, in the event of any discrepancy. All trophies must be claimed the day of the show. None will be mailed. 6. Exhibitors are admonished to make themselves familiar with the agreement of the American Kennel Club, referred to on the reverse side of the entry blanks that accompany the premium list. Rule books may be obtained from the A.K.C., 5580 Centerview Dr., Suite 200, Raleigh, N.C. 27606. 7. The Club, the Show Secretary or the members or employees will not be responsible for the loss of or damage to any dog exhibited, whether the result of accident or other causes and in addition assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by an exhibitor/owner or handler. It is distinctly understood that every dog at this show is in the care and custody and control of his owner or handler/agent during the entire time the dog is on the show premises. 8. No grooming tables, pens or exhibitors setups will be allowed in the aisles and all grooming must be done at least 20 ft. away from the judging ring in areas specified by the club. 9. 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 Event Committee, or because the dog is ineligible to compete due to being entered incorrectly. There is no refund of entry fees for duplicate entry. 10. Only dogs that are eligible to compete to be allowed on the grounds. 11. The Club, may decline any entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness or other causes, and no one shall have any claim or recourse against the Club or any official thereof. 12. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management, it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refund of entry will be made. 13. Do not leave any dogs in closed vehicles. 14. A recording fee of 50 cents per dog and an 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. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 11, Section 2.) 15. 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 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 Confirmation judging at the show. 16. Junior Handlers who win a third Novice Class after the Closing of entries for a show after the closing of entries for a show are required to transfer their entry from the Novice Class to the Open Class by notifying the Event Secretary at least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of the earliest conformation judging or one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of Junior Showmanship judging at the Show, whichever is earlier. 17. All persons attending this event hereby waive any claim for damages against the Club, or its, members, in the event a motor vehicle has to be entered to rescue a dog from overheating or improperly vented conditions. 18. All vehicles parked in VIP Parking Area without VIP Pass will be ticketed and fined. 19. Parents and/or Guardians are responsible for the actions of their children. THE AMERICAN BULLMASTIFF ASSOCIATION, INC., CALIFORNIA BULLMASTIFF FANCIERS, ITS EVENT SECRETARY, THEIR AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, ETC., WILL USE DUE CARE AND DILIGENCE FOR THE WELFARE OF DOGS AND EXHIBITORS, BUT WILL ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY SUSTAINED BY EXHIBITORS, HANDLERS, OR TO ANY OF THEIR DOGS OR PROPERTY PARTICIPATING IN THESE SHOWS, AND FURTHER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY TO CHILDREN AT THIS SHOW. ADDITIONAL RULES governing this show are on the back of the entry form and in the AKC rules and Regulations 10
GROOMING BUILDINGS & AREAS - Reserved Grooming Area Online reservations at WheresMySpace.com All reserved grooming will be inside air conditioned buildings with electricity. Owners and/or handlers are responsible for their dogs left in the buildings. Any person leaving their dogs overnight must leave a sign in their space with your Name and Emergency Contact(s) information. The Mission Circuit clubs, club members and Fairplex staff assume no responsibility for dogs unattended or left in the buildings. All X-pens in the building must have plastic sheeting under them with sawdust, mats or paper on top of the plastic. Plastic must come up approximately 18 on the backs and sides of exercise pens. Cocker and Toy pens must also have plastic under them for cleanliness. Do not throw dirty water into trash barrels, bring a container for this. Remember to bring a broom to keep your space clean. The grooming buildings will be checked each night for cleanliness. One check and form per space or person. Request to set up next to each other must be mailed in the same envelope (No exceptions). Each space request MUST be on a separate form with a separate check. All attempts will be made to accommodate requests but with No Guarantees. Reserved grooming setup will start Wednesday after 4pm to 8pm, Thursday to Monday 6 am to 10 pm; however, your space will be reserved for your arrival on any day of the cluster. Dogs are not allowed overnight on Wednesday. Some spaces may be irregular due to pillars. Night access to the buildings is provided by Fairplex Security. Have ID available. Day Crating/Grooming Areas: THE SHOW COMMITTEE WILL MARK DAY CRATING/GROOMING SPACES. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE DAY CRATING/GROOMIMG AREAS BY THE END OF THE SHOW DAY. The Show Committee reserves the right to consolidate or move spaces to accommodate exhibitors. NO MATS ALLOWED ON THE GROUND OR SAVINIG OF SPACES. ALL TAPED OFF AREAS WILL BE REMOVED. USE OF DRYERS, ELECTRICAL HOOKUP, BATHING OF DOGS OR OVERNIGHT SETUP IS STRICTLY PRO- HIBITED IN THE DAY CRATING/GROOMING AREAS OF THE MAIN SHOW BUILDING. AISLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAR. The Show Committee will designate holding areas near the rings for exhibitors to put crates and tables and Dollies while they are showing. Only approved grooming space may be used for grooming. Day Crating/Grooming area reserved grooming setup will start Wednesday after 4pm to 8pm, Thursday to Monday 6 am to 10 pm NON RESERVED GROOMING AREA - Although reservations are recommended, free grooming areas, without power are available in designated areas and inside and outside the buildings. Please bring your own shade for outside. Spaces are limited - arrive early. The Show Committee reserves the right to consolidate or move spaces to accommodate exhibitors. Dog bathing facilities will be provided in designated areas. VIOLATERS TO THE ABOVE POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND INCLUDING A BENCH SHOW HEARING. Reservations must be received no later than Close of Entries, May 9, 2018. Late fee of $10 per 10x10 will be added for reservations received after May 13, 2018. Fees will not be refunded and reservations cannot be changed after close of show entries May 9, 2018. All buildings will open Wednesday after 4pm to 8pm, Thursday to Monday 6 am to 10 pm Each 10 x 10 spot = $65. (i.e. 10 x 20 = $130; 10 x 30 = $195, etc.). Online reservations at WheresMySpace.com MISSION CIRCUIT GROOMING Name Address Contact phone Home phone e-mail Number of 10x10 grooming spaces needed or space size Total cost Online reservations at WheresMySpace.com Or Make Checks payable to San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club and mail to: Stephen M. Cabral, P.O. Box 1891, Duarte, CA 91009 626-215-9040 cell/text or Reservation@WheresMySpace.com 11
DIRECTIONS TO SHOW SITE: WEST ON SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY (10): EXIT AT GAREY AVENUE. TURN LEFT AND GO UNDERNEATH FREEWAY TO MCKINLEY AVENUE AND TURN RIGHT. CONTINUE ON MCKINLEY TO FAIRPLEX. FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO GATE 17. EAST ON SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY (10): EXIT AT FAIRPLEX DRIVE. TURN LEFT ON FAIRPLEX DRIVE.FOLLOW SIGNS TO GATE 17. PARKING DAY OF SHOW PARKING (THURSDAY TO MONDAY) Parking is payable to Fairplex upon arrival. Do not mail ahead of time. Gates open 6:00 AM. Parking is $10.00, motor homes will cost more. RESERVED OVERNIGHT PARKING HOURS Wednesday 4 pm-10 pm Thursday 6 am 7 am & 5 pm 10 pm Friday & Saturday & Sunday 6 am 7 am & After Best in Show 10 pm Monday 6 am 7 am POWER The power will be turned on at 5 pm on Wednesday and turned off on Monday at 5 pm. Any damage caused to any power that is supplied by Event Power Solutions or the Pomona Fairgrounds equipment, is the sole responsibility of the person whose vehicle caused that damage while plugged into that power. These damages must be paid for at the time of the damage. 1. All parking will be on asphalt. Bring appropriate ground cover. Plastic must be under saw dust and plastic wrapped up sides of x-pens to prevent saw dust from blowing into other set-ups, and MUST be cleaned up at departure. 2. Each parking space is for one vehicle only. (Trailer and tow vehicle are considered as one vehicle.) You may purchase a Tag Vehicle permit for $5.00 per night. All vehicles MUST be parked inside the lines of your assigned space. 3. If you wish to park together you MUST send your reservation forms in one envelope. No separate requests. You MUST arrive together. 4. Your area must be left clean when leaving Fairplex. NO WASHING OF MATS OR DOG EQUIPMENT. 5. Any vehicles parked illegally (aisles, fire lanes, no parking areas) will be towed at the owner s expense. 6. Any arguing or abusive language to members of the parking crew and you will forfeit all parking privileges for the rest of the circuit. There will be no refunds, and the matter will be referred to the Bench Show Committee. 7. There is a waste-dump station located by the bathroom in the picnic hill area. No discharging of grey water or sewage in undesignated areas. 8. No electrical cords can run across any roadways or fire lanes. 9. Handicap parking may not be close to the buildings but will have easy building accessibility. You need to send a copy of your handicapped license with your name on it. (No copies of placards will be accepted.) 10. If your check is returned and not cleared up within a three-month period, you may be denied future entries and parking. $25.00 returned check fee 11. Reservations close when entries close. No refunds after the closing date. Do not send mail that needs a signature. Make check payable to SFKC. E-mail confirmations will be sent if a legible e-mail is provided. 12. UNRESERVED OVERNIGHT PARKING: Fees for a 40 foot space is $50.00 per night. Over 40 feet will be $55.00 per night. All of the rules above will apply. Unreserved power requires a separate check for $60 per night with a three (3) night minimum. MAIL TO: KEN GRIFFITH 1038 BLESSING WAY, HEMET, CA 92543 / blaznsams@hotmail.com PARKING RESERVATION FORM Name: Phone Email (a confirmation will be sent, if legible) Type of vehicle Total Length Tag Car @ $5.00 per day SPACES WITH POWER (3 day minimum) 40 spaces - WITH POWER - $105.00 PER NIGHT Over 40 WITH POWER - $110.00 PER NIGHT Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun SPACES WITHOUT POWER 40 spaces - $45.00 per night; Over 40 $50.00 per night Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun I agree to follow the above rules. Signature Date 12