Entries Open: Monday, June 19, 2017 at 8:00 am CDT Entries Close: Friday, August 4, 2017 at 6:00 pm CDT Revised 7/13/17 - Revised closing, Veteran classes Premium List 2017 BCSA National Specialty Border Collie Society of America Officers and Directors President... Linda Ramas Vice-President... Danielle Davis Treasurer...Adrian Smith Recording Secretary...Jamie Jackson-Swanson Corresponding Secretary...Kathy Sours 3821 W Charter Oak Rd, Peoria, IL 61615 Board Member...Wade Campbell Board Member... Robert Tainsch Past President...Ronni Delay AKC Delegate... Lisa Pruka Border Collie Society of America Member of the American Kennel Club http://www.bordercolliesociety.com 20th Annual National Specialty Show, Junior Showmanship, Sweepstakes, 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy, Obedience Trial and Rally Trial Friday-Saturday, September 8-9 Specialty and Junior Showmanship #2017507021 Sweepstakes #2017507049 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy # 2017507050 Obedience Trial #2017507039 Rally Trial #2017507022 Parent Specialty Show, Junior Showmanship, Obedience Trial and Rally Trial Friday, September 8 and Sunday, September 10 Specialty and Junior Showmanship #2017507023 Obedience Trial #2017507040 Rally Trial #2017507024 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Obedience and Rally open to Border Collies only Limits: Obedience 8 hours per judge per trial Rally 8 hours total over 2 trials Purina Event Center 300 Checkerboard Loop Gray Summit, MO 63039 Show Hours: 7 am to 30 minutes after the completion of judging Indoors Unbenched 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 Event Chairs/Committee National Specialty Co-Chair... Karen Marquardt...12 Seasons Dr, Desmet, ID 83824, 2017specialty@bordercolliesociety.com National Specialty Co-Chair... Linda Ramas... 5685 Tipple Rd, Rockford, IL 61102, 2017specialty@bordercolliesociety.com Conformation Chair... Carol Clark...113 W Commercial St, Waverly, MO 64096, ctotis@embarqmail.com Obedience/Rally Chair...Liz Hunter... 106 S Edward Ct, Eureka, MO 63025, scraper258@att.net Event Committee Carol Clark, Liz Hunter, Karen Marquardt, Kasie McGee, Linda Ramas Carolyn Johnson Lab Tested Secretary Services Show Secretary 632 N Forest Ave 314-395-9950 59950(Tel) Webster Groves, MO 63119 314-222-9212 (FAX) http://www.labtestedsecretary.com carolyn.johnson@labtestedsecretary.com Veterinarian On Call John Stoltz DVM, Washington Veterinary Clinic 5585 Highway 100, Washington, MO 636-239-5445 Directions from trial site: At main gate, turn right onto Hwy MM. Turn right onto Hwy100. Take I-44 west to Exit #251 Hwy 100. Continue on Hwy 100 8.6 mi to Brookview Dr. Turn right onto Brookview, then right into clinic. Animal Emergency Clinic 9937 Big Bend Blvd, Kirkwood, MO 63122 314-822-7600 Directions from trial site: Turn right on MM. Turn right on Hwy 100. Take I-44 east toward St Louis. Take Exit #278 and turn right on Big Bend. Clinic is on left past stoplight, 0.25 miles.
Judges & Assignments Mr David Loring Brown #34816...910 Love Dr, O Fallon, MO Mrs Linn Klingel Brown #23263... 1030 105th St W, Inver Grove Heights, MN Ms Noel Sieh... 12917 30th Ave, Plattsmouth, NE Mr Robert J Squires #2136... 799 Lauren Ct, Webster, NY Mr Richard A Strong #2197... 7721 Cardinal Cv N, Indianapolis, IN Mrs Samantha Douglass Taylor #11991...PO Box 415, Buninyong, Vic, AUS Mrs Sandra Walker #5115...93 Kingland Rd, Stow, MA National Specialty Parent Club Specialty Conformation L Brown (Fr/Sa) Taylor (Su) Junior Showmanship L Brown (Sa) D Brown (Su) Sweepstakes Sieh (Fr) Not offered 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Walker (Fr) Not offered Obedience Novice A/B Squires (Sa) Strong (Su) Open A/B Squires (Sa) Strong (Su) Utility A/B Strong (Sa) Squires (Su) Preferred Novice Strong (Sa) Squires (Su) Preferred Open Squires (Sa) Strong (Su) Preferred Utility Strong (Sa) Squires (Su) Beginner Novice A/B Strong (Sa) Squires (Su) Graduate Novice Squires (Sa) Strong (Su) Graduate Open Strong (Sa) Squires (Su) Versatility Squires (Sa) Strong (Su) Veterans TBD TBD Team TBD Not offered Rally (all classes) Strong (Fr #1) Strong (Fr #2) Entry Fees First Titling Class Entry (per dog per show)... $30.00 Second Titling Entry (per dog per show)... $21.00 Non-regular Entry (Herding, Veteran, Stud Dog/Brood Bitch, Veteran Obedience, Team)... $21.00 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy... $30.00 Sweepstakes... $15.00 Junior Showmanship... $15.00 NOTE: Conformation, Obedience and Rally are separate events. An entry in each is a fi rst entry in each. Includes $0.50 AKC Recording Fee and $3.00 AKC Service Fee for Regular Conformation and Obedience classes. Includes $3.50 AKC Recording Fee for fi rst Rally entry and $3.00 AKC Recording Fee for second Rally entry. Make checks payable to BCSA. Check should be for C/O/R entry fees only. Mail entries and fees in US funds to: Lab Tested Secretary Services 632 N Forest Ave Webster Groves, MO 63119 There is NO ONLINE ENTRY for these shows. FAX entries will be accepted with payment by credit card (MC/Visa/Discover). FAX your entries to 314-222-9212. You must include the cardholder s name, billing address, credit card number, expiration date, and 3 digit security code. FAX entries will be charged a 8% service fee for processing. FAX forms are available at http://www.labtestedsecretary.com. You must waive the signature requirement for delivery services, if applicable. Confirmation of entry will be sent via email if an email address is included on the entry form. General Specialty entry fee policies can be found in the General Information Brochure. Classification - Conformation The following classes will be offered for both dogs and bitches. See Schedule on next page. Regular Classes (National & Parent) Puppy 6 months & Under 9 months Puppy 9 months & Under 12 months Twelve to Eighteen months Amateur-Owner-Handler Bred-By-Exhibitor American-bred Open Black & White w/ or w/o Tan Markings Open, AOAC WINNERS Non-Regular Classes - single dog entries (eligible for Best of Breed) Herding Titled Class (National) - For Dogs or Bitches that have earned an AKC herding title of Started or above on any course or livestock. The following titles do not apply: Instinct Test certifi cate, Herding Test title, Pre-Trial Test title or any other non-akc title. Herding Titled Champion Class (National) - For Dogs or Bitches that have earned an AKC Championship (conformation) and AKC herding title of Started or above on any course or livestock. The following titles do not apply: Instinct Test certifi cate, Herding Test title, Pre- Trial Test title or any other non-akc title. Veteran Class (National & Parent) - For Dogs or Bitches, 7 years of age or older on the day of the show. Champions may compete, if they are within the age limits. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches are eligible for entry in Veteran Classes at Independent Specialty Shows. Veteran 7 yrs & Under 10 yrs Veteran 10 years & Over Any undefeated dogs that have competed at the show only in additional non-regular classes may compete for Best of Breed. AKC champions of record may be entered in these classes. Best of Breed Competition (National & Parent) For 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 dogs whose championships are unconfi rmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of show where a dog completed the requirements for a championship according to the owners records. Award of Merit (National - 7; Parent - 5) The judge may, at his or her discretion, recall into the ring those dogs and/or bitches from the total Best of Breed Entry competition Fees that & Policies the judge believes are worthy of fi nal consideration for Best of Breed and present Awards of Merit to recognize the qualities of those animals. Best Bred-By-Exhibitor Competition (National) For winners of the Bred-By-Exhibitor Dog and Bitch classes. Best Veteran Competition (National, Parent) For winners of the Veteran Dog and Bitch classes. Non-Regular Classes - multiple dog entries (National) Stud Dog Class* - For Stud Dogs and at least two but no more than four of their Get. Stud Dogs must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and must be shown in the ring with their Get. The Stud Dog cannot be shown as the Get of another Stud Dog. Owner of the Stud Dog need not necessarily be owner of Get. Get only to be judged based on merits of the Get. Each dog making up the Get must be individually entered in one of the Regular classes, Best of Breed Competition or a Non-Regular class (other than Stud Dog) at this show. Brood Bitch Class* - Same as Stud Dog 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 neutered male may be entered as a Stud Dog in the Stud Dog Class and a spayed female may be entered as a Brood Bitch in the Brood Bitch Class.
National Friday Saturday Sunday Conformation Regular Dog classes Sweepstakes 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Rally Trial Schedule Conformation Regular Bitch classes Nonregular classes Best of Breed Junior Showmanship Obedience Trial Parent Rally Trial Conformation Junior Showmanship Obedience Trial Points for Reserve The Border Collie Society of America will award at its National Specialty a three point major to Reserve Winners Dog if the Regular Class Dog entry is twice the required number for a fi ve point major in the division where the National Specialty is held. The Border Collie Society of America will award at its National Specialty a three point major to Reserve Winners Bitch if the Regular Class Bitch entry is twice the required number for a fi ve point major in the division where the National Specialty is held. Classification - Junior Showmanship Novice Junior - For boys and girls at least 9 and under 12 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have not won three (3) fi rst place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Novice Intermediate - For boys and girls at least 12 and under 15 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have not won three (3) fi rst place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Novice Senior - For boys and girls at least 15 and under 18 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have not won three (3) fi rst place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. Open Junior - For boys and girls at least 9 and under 12 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have won three (3) fi rst place awards in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show, with competition present in the Novice Class. Open Intermediate - For boys and girls at least 12 and under 15 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have won three (3) fi rst place awards in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show, with competition present in the Novice Class. Open Senior - For boys and girls at least 15 and under 18 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have won three (3) fi rst place awards in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show, with competition present in the Novice Class. Master - For boys and girls at least 9 and under 18 years of age on the day of the show and who have won ten (10) fi rst 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. NOTE: Handlers must include their AKC Junior Handler Number on each entry. You may obtain your junior identifi cation number by visiting the AKC online at www.akc.org or calling the AKC, 919-233-9767. Classification - Sweepstakes Puppy Sweepstakes Requirements for Puppy Sweepstakes Any purebred Border Collie at least six (6) months of age and under eighteen (18) months of age on the day of the show is eligible for the Sweepstakes classes. Dogs entered in any Sweepstakes class must also be entered in a Regular conformation class. AKC Champions of Record may be entered in these classes. At the completion of the individual class judging, each of the class winners shall be brought back to the ring for awarding of Best in Sweepstakes and Runner-Up to Best in Sweepstakes. Classification for Puppy Sweepstakes Puppy Dog, 6 months & Under 9 months Puppy Bitch, 6 months & Under 9 months Puppy Dog, 9 months & Under 12 months Puppy Bitch, 9 months & Under 12 months Junior Dog, 12 months & Under 15 months Junior Bitch, 12 months & Under 15 months Junior Dog, 15 months & Under 18 months Junior Bitch, 15 months & Under 18 months Bred-By Sweepstakes Requirements for Bred-By Sweepstakes Any purebred Border Collie at least six (6) months of age on the day of the show, owned and shown by its breeder, is eligible for the Sweepstakes classes. Dogs entered in any Sweepstakes class must also be entered in a Regular conformation class. AKC Champions of Record may be entered in these classes. At the completion of the individual class judging, each of the class winners shall be brought back to the ring for awarding of Best in Sweepstakes and Runner-Up to Best in Sweepstakes. Classification for Bred-By Sweepstakes Bred-By Dog, 6 months & Under 12 months Bred-By Bitch, 6 months & Under 12 months Bred-By Dog, 12 months & Older Bred-By Bitch, 12 months & Older Working Dog Sweepstakes Requirements for Working Dog Sweepstakes Any purebred Border Collie at least six (6) months of age on the day of the show and meeting the performance requirements is eligible for the Working Dog Sweepstakes classes. Dogs entered in these classes may be neutered/spayed. Dogs entered in any Working Dog Sweepstakes class need not be entered in any other class. AKC Champions of Record may be entered in these classes. At the completion of the individual class judging, each of the class winners shall be brought back to the ring for awarding of Best in Working Dog Sweepstakes and Runner-Up to Best in Sweepstakes. Performance requirements: A minimum of 2 AKC performance titles in at least 2 different venues (Obedience, Rally, Tracking, Herding, Agility). You must bring copies of the AKC performance title certifi cates to the show to verify eligibility for this competition. These must be AKC titles; herding instinct certifi cates, CGC and performance titles from other registries do not qualify. Classification for Working Dog Sweepstakes Working Dog, 6 months & Under 18 months Working Bitch, 6 months & Under 18 months Working Dog, 18 months & Older Working Bitch, 18 months & Older
Dual Champion Sweepstakes Requirements for Dual Champion Sweepstakes Any purebred Border Collie with a minimum of an AKC Conformation Championship and AKC Herding Championship is eligible for the Sweepstakes classes. At the completion of the individual class judging, each of the class winners shall be brought back to the ring for awarding of Best in Sweepstakes and Runner-Up to Best in Sweepstakes. Classification for Dual Champion Sweepstakes Dual Champion Dog Dual Champion Bitch Veteran Sweepstakes Requirements for Veteran Sweepstakes Any purebred Border Collie at least seven (7) years of age on the day of the show is eligible for the Sweepstakes classes. Dogs entered in these classes may be neutered/spayed. Dogs entered in any Sweepstakes class need not be entered in a Regular conformation class. AKC Champions of Record may be entered in these classes. At the completion of the individual class judging, each of the class winners shall be brought back to the ring for awarding of Best in Sweepstakes and Runner-Up to Best in Sweepstakes. Classification for Veteran Sweepstakes Veteran Dog, 7 years & Under 10 years Veteran Bitch, 7 years & Under 10 years Veteran Dog, 10 years & Over Veteran Bitch, 10 years & Over 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition One combined class, not divided by sex, will be offered for Border Collies that are at least four months old and under six months old on the day of competition. An AKC Registration Number or AKC Litter Number is required for entry. A foreign born dog may enter this class if they are registered in the country of origin. Dogs are required to be vaccinated (including rabies) in accordance with their veterinarian s protocol. All of the puppies are exhibited in the same class and the only placements are Best of Breed (BOB) and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed (BOS). Dogs that are owned or co-owned by a professional handler may compete in this class, but must be handled by a non-professional handler. Professional handlers are not permitted to exhibit in this class. Professional handlers are defi ned 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. Dogs may not be exhibited by current assistants and household members of a professional handler. Exhibitors should plan on opening the mouth of their puppy for the judges. Breed standard disqualifi cations such as color, height, weight or dentition shall not be a point of consideration in the judging process for this Best 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy in Show Competition. Classification - Rally Classes Offered (National & Parent) Rally Novice A Rally Advanced A Rally Excellent A Rally Novice B Rally Advanced B Rally Excellent B You must include your jump height on the entry form for classes with jumps. Rally ring size: 40 x 50. There will be a waiting list for Rally in case the limits are reached before closing. Regular classes Preferred classes Optional Titling classes Non-Regular classes Classification - Obedience Classes Offered (National & Parent) Novice A, Novice B, Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B Preferred Novice, Preferred Open, Preferred Utility Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility Veterans, Team (National only) You must include your jump height on the entry form for classes with jumps. There will be a waiting list for obedience in case the limits are reached before closing. Team - The Team class will be for teams of any four dogs that are eligible under AKC regulations. Five dogs may be entered, one to be considered an alternate for which no entry fee will be required. However, the same four dogs will perform all exercises. Dogs may be handled by the owner or any other person, need not be entered in another class at the same trial, and need not have obedience titles. A separate offi cial entry form will be completed in full for each dog entered. No dog may be entered on more than one team. Each entry form for each dog entered in Team Obedience MUST also list the other members of the team by AKC registered name or registration number. Dogs Eligible to Enter These events are open to Border Collies which have been registered with the American Kennel Club and are six (6) months of age or older or have an acceptable foreign registration number (subject to restrictions in Chapter 11, Section 1 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows). Obedience and Rally classes are also open to Border Collies which have been granted a PAL/ILP number and are six (6) months of age or older. Bitches in season may not compete in Obedience or Rally classes. 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy is open to Border Collies which have been registered with the American Kennel Club and are four (4) to six (6) months of age. Transfer Information Transfers will be allowed according to the AKC Regulations, provided that the written request is received at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the show. Email notice is acceptable. Jump Height Order Obedience and Rally classes will be run short to tall all days. Notice to Exhibitors The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this event, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualifi ed, excused, or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee. The Border Collie Society of America may cancel this event in extreme weather conditions. Entry fees will not be refunded if the event cannot be opened or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbance, fi re, an act of God, public emergency, an act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Since bitches in season are not allowed to compete in AKC Obedience or Rally Trials, the club will refund all but $5.00 of the entry fee per day for bitches unable to compete for that reason. The Event Secretary must receive written notifi cation by letter hand-delivered, emailed, or postmarked at least 30 minutes before the trial commences.
Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. There is a $20 returned check fee. No refunds will be issued for overpayment of less than $10. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Event Committee, be asked to leave the event site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. All dogs must be on leash or crated at all times except when in the ring. 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 Event 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. Entries must be made on Official AKC entry forms or copies and must include the signed Agreement and Rules. Junior Handlers must enter their JH# and complete back of form. Include only AKC titles on entries. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may have made such errors. No entry will be refunded in the event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date. Errors in entries made by the exhibitor cannot be corrected after the closing date. No refunds for duplicate entries. No dogs wrongly entered in a class may be transferred to another class except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows: correction may be made in the sex of a dog, or a dog may be transferred from one division of the Puppy Class to another or between the Puppy and Twelve-to-Eighteen Month Class at a show prior to the judging. A dog determined to be ineligible, by its owner/agent, for the class in which it has been entered may be transferred to an eligible Open Class at a show prior to the judging of any regular conformation class within the sex of that breed or variety, and that dogs which according to their owners records have completed the requirements for a championship after the closing of entries for a show but whose championships are unconfi rmed, may be transferred from one of the regular classes to the Best of Breed or Variety competition, provided this transfer is made by the Superintendent or Show Secretary at least one halfhour prior to the scheduled start of any regular conformation judging at the show. No dog may otherwise be transferred to another class. Dogs under 4 months of age are not permitted on the show grounds of AKC Licensed Events. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites and any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. The Border Collie Society of America does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC entry form for this event. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). Dogs may not be left in the Event Center overnight. Crates may be left. Dogs may not be left in closed vehicles without proper ventilation. If dogs are found in distress, BCSA will take appropriate action. Handbills, circulars or any other printed material may not be sold or distributed at these shows except for BCSA printed materials. No Flexi-leads will be allowed in the building or ring area. No strollers or playpens will be allowed in the building. No gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside any building or within 100 feet of any tent in which this dog show is conducted. The Event Committee reserves the right to remove any roped-off areas and allocate crate and grooming space, if necessary. No one is permitted anywhere that is marked Employees Only and/or No Admittance. No outside food, including alcohol, is permitted at the Event Center. No smoking or vaping is allowed inside the Event Center. Event Center hours: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm. AKC National Owner-Handled Series The AKC National Owner-Handled Series is a non-titling competition for dogs that are exhibited by their owners that are not professional handlers. All dogs that are owner-handled and are not owned or exhibited by professional handlers* meet the requirements for this competition. Exhibitors must declare their dog is Owner-Handled eligible at the time of entry using the check box on the entry form. Eligible dogs will be identifi ed by an asterisk in the judge s book, steward s book and the catalog. Dogs must be handled throughout the breed level competition for the regular show by an eligible owner. Professional handlers, household members and current assistants** to professional handlers may not exhibit the dog in any competition during the entire show. Owner-Handled Best of Breed will be selected from the dogs that are eligible to compete in the Best of Breed competition including Winners Dog, Winners Bitch and winners of the non-regular classes. If the Best of Breed/Variety winner is Owner-Handled competition eligible, it will automatically be Owner-Handled Best of Breed/Variety and be eligible to compete in both the regular as well as the Owner-Handled group. If the Best of Breed/Variety winner is not eligible for Owner-Handled competition and the Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed/Variety is eligible, the Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed/Variety will compete against the eligible exhibits of the other sex to determine Owner-Handled Best of Breed/Variety. If neither the Best of Breed nor the Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed/Variety are Owner-Handled competition eligible and Select Dog & Select Bitch are both eligible, the judge is to choose Best Owner-Handled exhibit from the Selects and eligible Winners Dog or Winners Bitch. If one of the Selects is eligible, excuse all Champions and non-regular class winners of the same sex and then choose Best Owner-Handled exhibit from the remaining dogs of the opposite sex including the eligible Winners. If Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Select Dog & Select Bitch are not eligible, the judge may choose any eligible dog remaining in the ring including Winners Dog or Winners Bitch as Owner-Handled Best of Breed/Variety. If the Best of Winners is eligible, the other Winner is ineligible since it was defeated. No class dogs other than the Winners Dog & Winners Bitch are eligible to return to the ring. The breed will not be represented in the Owner-Handled Group if there is no eligible dog competing in the Best of Breed or in Best of Winners competition. Remember to check the box near the bottom of the entry form *Professional handlers are defi ned 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 fi ve years. **A current assistant is defi ned as anyone employed by a professional handler on a fulltime basis, or, assisting a professional handler at the show or any show during the cluster/ weekend.
Conformation Regular classes 1st Prize...Blue Rosette 2nd Prize... Red Rosette 3rd Prize...Yellow Rosette 4th Prize...White Rosette Non-Regular classes 1st Prize...Rose Rosette 2nd Prize...Brown Rosette 3rd Prize... Light Green Rosette 4th Prize... Gray Rosette 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 Award of Merit...Gold & Green Rosette Select... Light Blue & White Rosette Best Bred-By-Exhibitor... Dark Green Rosette Best Veteran... Dark Green Rosette National Specialty Best of Breed...Embroidered Towel Best of Opposite Sex...Embroidered Towel Best of Winners...Embroidered Towel Winners...Embroidered Towel Reserve Winners...Embroidered Towel Award of Merit...Embroidered Towel Select...Embroidered Towel Best Bred-By...Embroidered Towel Best Veteran...Embroidered Towel Stud Dog/Brood Bitch...Embroidered Towel 1st Class Placement...Embroidered Towel 2nd-4th Class Placement... Grooming Noose Parent Specialty Best of Breed...Water Bucket...Folding Chair Best of Opposite Sex...Water Bucket...Folding Chair Best of Winners...Water Bucket...Folding Chair Winners...Water Bucket Reserve Winners...Water Bucket Award of Merit...Water Bucket Select...Water Bucket Best Veteran...Water Bucket 1st Class Placement...Bowl 2nd-4th Class Placement... Slip Lead National Owner Handler Best Owner-Handled...Maroon Rosette National Specialty Best Owner-Handled...Metal Artwork Parent Specialty Best Owner-Handled...Metal Artwork Junior Showmanship Best Junior... Rose & Green Rosette National Specialty Best Junior... Border Collie Pin 1st Class Placement... Grooming Noose Parent Specialty Best Junior...Water Bucket 1st Class Placement... Slip Lead Sweepstakes Best in Sweepstakes...Pink & Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes...Lavender Rosette Best In Sweepstakes... Border Collie Pin Runner-up to Best in Sweepstakes... Border Collie Pin Division of Entry Money as Prizes Puppy Sweepstakes The club will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. Distribution of the remainder depends upon the number of entries in each class and will be allocated by the following schedule of the percent of the remainder for each class: Placement 1 entry 2 entries 3 entries 4+ entries 1st place 100% 60% 50% 40% 2nd place 40% 30% 30% 3rd place 20% 20% 4th place 10% Veteran / Working Dog / Bred-By / Dual Champion Sweepstakes The club will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. Class winners will win 50% and the remaining placements will evenly split 15% of their respective class entry fees.
4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Best of Breed...Orange Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed...Lavender Rosette Best of Breed...Toy Best of Opposite to Best of Breed...Toy Obedience Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes...Blue & Gold Rosette High Combined Score in Open B and Utility... Blue & Green Rosette Qualifying Score in Regular classes... Dark Green Rosette National Specialty Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes... Border Collie Pin High Combined Score in Open B & Utility... Border Collie Pin Highest Scoring Bench Champion of Record in Regular Classes... Border Collie Pin... Perpetual Trophy in memory of Nancie Mages Sponsored by Beth Lane High Scoring Veteran (8 yrs and older) in Regular Classes...Metal Artwork Sponsored by Megan Harrison (Borderpatrol) and Lisa Pruka (Czechmate) 1st Class Placement...Metal Hanger 2nd-4th Class Placement... Slip Lead Parent Specialty Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes...Folding Chair High Combined Score in Open B & Utility...Folding Chair Highest Scoring Bench Champion of Record in Regular Classes...Folding Chair Sponsored by Lara Avery 1st Class Placement...Dog Bowl 2nd-4th Class Placement... Slip Lead Purina is pleased to be the official sponsor. Purina. Chosen by Champions. Border Collie Society of America National Specialty Conformation Best of Breed...Purina Pro Plan Best in Show Grooming Bag Best of Opposite...Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Winners...Purina Pro Plan Grooming Caddy Select... Purina Pro Plan Blanket Class Winners...Purina Pro Plan Thermal Sack Puppy / Veteran / Working Dog / Bred-By / Dual Champion Sweepstakes Best in Sweepstakes... Purina Pro Plan Trunk Organizer Junior Showmanship Best Junior...Purina Pro Plan Grooming Apron Obedience High Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes... Purina Pro Plan Blanket Highest Combined Score from Open B and Utility... Purina Pro Plan Blanket Rally Class Winners... Purina Pro Plan Slip Lead All Purina prizes, if not awarded in the ring, must be picked up during the event at the Pro Plan booth. Presentation of the winning ribbon is required. Purina reserves the right to make prize substitutions of equal or greater value in the event a specifi c listed prize is not available. A qualifying score is required for all awards. Rally Qualifying Score in Regular classes... Dark Green Rosette National Specialty High Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B...Metal Hanger 1st Class Placement...Metal Hanger 2nd-4th Class Placement... Slip Lead Parent Specialty High Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B...Water Bucket 1st Class Placement...Dog Bowl 2nd-4th Class Placement...Medallion with ribbon A qualifying score is required for all awards.
Photography Herding / Agility / Obedience / Rally Pet Personalities.com - Photography by Alissa PO Box 7504, Gurnee, IL 60031 847-336-7499 http://www.pet-personalities.com Conformation RingTime Media Frank Horvath Orshi Horvath 909-728-1938 909-728-2211 frank@ringtime.com orshi@ringtime.com http://www.ringtime.dog/ All first place winners and major award winners are REQUIRED to have a photograph taken by the official show photographer. That photo is paid for by BCSA and becomes the property of BCSA, which reserves the right to use all photographs in publishing show results in Borderlines. Anyone who desires a PERSONAL copy of the photo is requested to advise the photographer of this fact at the time the photo is taken. The photo is to be paid for at the time the order is placed. The photographer will be uploading photographs during the evening hours from the day s events onto a website for ordering and purchasing. Information on how to order show photographs will be available at the Photographer s Booth in the Purina Event Center and at the herding grounds. Videotaping All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Border Collie Society of America (BCSA) or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the BCSA. All persons and animals on the Showgrounds and anytime while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant the BCSA the right to photograph, televise, videotape, or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. Vendors Vendor fee is $150 for a 10 x10 space, $275 for 10 x20 for Tuesday-Sunday in the Event Center. Herding vending is outdoors at no additional charge. Contact Janice Swofford at jswofford@centurytel.net or 417-335-0414. Participant Emergency Preparedness When traveling with your dog (s), it is important to have a plan in place should an emergency or disaster requiring evacuation occur. The following are some suggested components of your plan: 1. Have a recent photo and description of your dog prepared ahead of time. 2. Bring a copy of each dog s medical information, to include immunizations, special health / medication needs, microchip or tattoo information and your veterinarian s phone number. 3. Have names, phone numbers and directions to area motels that allow pets. 4. Have a carrier and leash for each dog. 5. Carry bottled water in your vehicle in case of power failure or concerns regarding contaminated water. Accommodations HOST HOTELS: Holiday Inn at Six Flags, I-44 at Allenton, Eureka, MO 63025 (I-44, Exit 261) 636-938-6661, 800-782-8108 Comfort Inn, 1320 Thornton St, Pacifi c, MO 63069 (I-44, Exit 257) 636-257-4600 $10/day per pet, 2 dog limit America s Best Inn at Six Flags, 1725 West 5th St, Eureka, MO 63025 (Exit 261) 636-549-3384 $5/day per dog Eureka Super 8, 1733 West Fifth St, Eureka, MO 63025 (I-44, Exit 261) 636-938-4368 $10/day per dog Wildwood Town Center Hotel, 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO 63040 636-733-9100 $25/day per dog Drury Inn, I-44 and Hwy 141, Valley Park, MO 63088 (I-44, Exit 272) 800-378-7946, 636-861-8300 $10 cleaning fee, $10/day per dog, 2 dog limit Best Western Plus, 2621 East Fifth St, Washington, MO 63090 636-390-8877 $15/day per dog, 2 dog limit Super 8 St Clair, 1010 S Outer Road St, St Clair, MO 63077 (I-44, Exit 240) 800-800-8000, 636-629-8080 Budget Lodging, 866 S Outer Road, St Clair, MO 63077 (I-44, Exit 240) 636-629-1000 No pet fee if you stay 2 nights NOTE: Some motels may charge a pet fee or have limits on size. Please check the BCSA website for Host Hotel Policies. RVs Purina s spacious camping area south of the Event Center accommodates all size RV s and has electrical and water hook-ups. RV Parking pre-registration must be postmarked by July 31. No refunds after July 31. Camping will be $35/night ($30/night if more than 4 nights). Registration form and online registration available at http://www.bordercolliesociety.com/ accommodations/ Please contact Sharon Eklund for additional information at gchbcs@ aol.com. RV Rentals are available. See http://www.bordercolliesociety.com/accommodations/ for information. Directions From North/East/South: Take I-44 to Gray Summit/Hwy 100 Exit 253. Turn east on Hwy 100. After approximately ½ mile, turn left on MM at gas station. The new entrance to Purina Farms is approximately ½ mile on left, just past the herding fi elds. From West: Take I-70 to Hwy 47, Exit 193. Take Hwy 47 south to Hwy 100. Continue on 100 to I-44 east. Take I-44 east one exit to Gray Summit. Follow directions above. Special Events Agility Challenge Tuesday, Sep 5 Annual Meeting Wednesday, Sep 6 Judges Education with Herding Demo Thursday, Sep 7 Conformation Top 20 Friday, Sep 8 BCSA Banquet with Parade of Champions Saturday, Sep 9 See the General Information Booklet on the BCSA website for more details.
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM I enclose $ for entry fees. IMPORTANT: Read Instructions on reverse side carefully before fi lling out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT). Nat l Parent Dog Show Class 2,3 - Division 3 List class name and check shows entered Jump Spec Spec BREED 5 NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) FULL NAME OF DOG BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER(S) 4 OWNER S ADDRESS CITY Border Collie Society of America National Specialty Friday, Sep 8 - Saturday, Sep 9 #2017507021, 2017507049, 2017507050, 2017507022, 2017507039 Border Collie Society of America Parent Club Specialty Friday, Sep 8 & Sunday, Sep 10 #2017507023, 2017507040, 2017507024 AKC No. PAL/ILP No. Foreign Reg No. & Country NAME OF OWNER S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW Purina Event Center, Gray Summit, MO Entries close 6:00 pm CDT, Friday, August 4, 2017. Mail entries with fees payable to BCSA to Lab Tested Secretary Services, Event Secretary, 632 N Forest Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119. Border Collie Enter number here VARIETY 1 STATE JR HANDLER NUMBER DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (list country) Do not print above in catalog 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 event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, 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/her agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE # Are you a new exhibitor? Owner/Handler Eligible? Yes No Yes No EMAIL Address (An acknowledgment or receipt of entry may be sent to this email address) ZIP SEX AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site,www.akc.org AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem suffi cient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, offi cers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, 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 about the event 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, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend 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 event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. 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 your are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color); Beagles (not exceeding 13 inches, 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 unconfi rmed. The showing of unconfi rmed 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. (Event Class) Consult the classifi cation 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 an event 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 event for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certifi cate indicating that the dog is recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been made to AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) 5. Mixed Breed dogs entering classes for Agility, Obedience, and Rally trials should mark Breed as All-American Dog/Mixed Breed. Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. AKC Junior Handler Number If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information. Junior s Date of Birth The Junior Handler number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club, phone (919) 233-9767. By signing the entry form, I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to show in Junior Showmanship. ADDRESS CITY STATE If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? ZIP AEN999 (11/16)
Feed your breed. Lab Tested Secretary Services Carolyn Johnson 632 N Forest Ave Webster Groves, MO, 63119 Feeding Purina supports the future of your breed. Feeding high-quality nutrition every day can help support a strong, healthy future not only for your dogs, but for your entire breed. As a Purina Pro Club member, each time you send in weight circles for participating Purina brand dog foods, Purina will donate 10% of the value to help the future of your breed. Since 2002, the Purina Parent Club Partnership program has raised more than $5 million to support canine health research, education and rescue efforts. Learn more at purinaproclub.com/ppcp Trademarks arks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland. Printed in U.S.A.