Event # 2007519915 Pre-entries close at Trial Secretary s Office at 6:00 PM, October 11, 2007. Gate entries will be accepted until 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for the class. Pre-entries can not be accepted, canceled or substituted after the closing date except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PREMIUM LIST AKC LICENSED EARTHDOG TEST Parson Russell Terrier Association of America, Inc. (Member Club of the American Kennel Club) 370 Wildcat Hill Road Harwinton, Connecticut Saturday, October 13, 2007 Gate Entries open 8:00 AM Judging for Master Earthdog at 9:00 AM Judging for Introduction to Quarry at 9:30 AM Judging for Junior Earthdog at 10:00 AM Judging for Senior starts upon completion of Junior Earthdog MAIL PRE-ENTRIES WITH FEES TO: Maria Sacco - Test Secretary PO Box 113 Kent, CT 06757 (203) 266-6207 e-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:jrtaa_02@yahoo.com" jrtaa_02@yahoo.com Certification: Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for holding this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations James Crowley, Secretary Officers of 2006-2007 President Marcia Walsh, 839 Canada Road., Woodside, CA 94062 Vice President Sally Yancey, 1812 Trosper Road., Greensboro, NC 27455 Treasurer Nancy Dougherty, PO Box 121, Lewisville, PA 19351 Secretary Peggy Crane, 4129 Keefer Road, Chico, CA 95973 Board of Directors Susan Porter Michele Asher Pat Wilcox Mary Clarose Anna Carr Delegate to the AKC; Mrs. Mary Strom Test Committee Test Chairman Test Secretary Kimberly Baker Maria Sacco PO Box 199 PO Box 113 North Hatfield, MA 01066 Kent, CT 06757 (413) 247-0358 (203) 266-6207 HYPERLINK "mailto:klbaker1@verizon.net" klbaker1@verizon.net HYPERLINK "mailto:jrtaa_02@yahoo.com" jrtaa_02@yahoo.com Intro To Quarry Junior & Senior Earthdog Master Earthdog Carolyn Barney Cynthia Bliven Brenda Koeppel Gary Koeppel Susan Porter Veterinarian (On Call) Farmington Valley Vet Emergency 9 Avonwood Road, Avon, CT (860) 674-1886 Judges and Classes John McNabney, Harwinton, CT Joseph Mazur, Clifton, PA Eileen Wall-Jones, South Amboy, NJ Fees and Class Limits Class Pre-entry Gate Limit Class Type Intro To Quarry $8.00 $12.00 60 Non-regular Junior & Senior $18.00 $25.00 60 Regular Master $18.00 $25.00 12 Regular Fees for Regular Classes include a $3.00 AKC recording fee. Ribbons: A rosette will be awarded to all Junior, Senior and Master entries earning a qualifying score. A ribbon will be awarded to all Intro To Quarry entries earning a qualifying score. A rosette will be awarded to all dogs completing a title. Trophies: Maria Sacco, Greycottage, offers a PRTAA mug for each Parson Russell Terrier earning a qualifying score. The Norwich/Norfolk Terrier Club offers a toy rat for each Norwich and Norfolk terrier earning a qualifying score. The Northeast Border Terrier Club offers an NBTC logo item to each Border Terrier that qualifies in a regular class. Eligible Breeds: Dachshunds and Terrier Breeds - Australian, Bedlington, Border, Cairn, Cesky, Dandie Dinmont, Glen of Imaal, Parson Russell, Lakeland, Manchester, Miniature Bull, Miniature Schnauzer, Norfolk, Norwich, Rat, Russell, Scottish, Sealyham, Silky, Skye, Smooth Fox, Welsh, West Highland White and Wire Fox.
Move Ups: Dogs may be moved up to a higher class at the written request of the owner, as the result of qualifying for an Earthdog title. Such requests must be received by the Test Secretary no later the 8:30 AM on the day of the Test. Such move ups will be accepted regardless of the class entry. Dogs moving up will be added at the end of the running order for that class. Notice To All Exhibitors Dogs must be at least 6 months of age, register with the AKC or an AKC recognized foreign registry or have been granted an Indefinite Listing Privilege (ILP) number. Neutered or spayed entries are allowed. Dogs may enter only one regular class. Dogs need not qualify in Intro to enter the Junior Earthdog class. Bitches in season may not be entered. Refunds will be given to bitches in season upon submission of a confirming letter from a Veterinarian. Orientation will begin at the stated start time for each class Master Earthdog braces will be drawn 30 minutes before the class start time. All entries must be checked in no later than 30 minutes before the class start time. Dogs not present within 5 minutes after its brace is called will be marked absent by the judge. Fees must accompany entries. No entry will be accepted without the appropriate fees. No phone, fax or email entries will be accepted Dogs not running a test must be on leash or confined at all times. Owners are responsible for the safety of their dog(s) and for any actions of their dog(s). Excessive correction or abusive treatment is grounds for disciplinary action. Regulations for Earthdog Tests may be obtained from the American Kennel Club, 5580 Centerview Dr., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27606-3390. Phone: (919) 233-9780 Express mail entries must include signature permitting them to be left at the secretary s office without recipient s signature. Overnight camping at the Test Site is available by advance arrangement with John McNabney, STCNE Test Chairman only, (860) 485-9127 No hook-ups are available. Lunch A simple lunch will be served free of charge for all exhibitors, guests, workers and judges at noon. Free hot and cold beverages will be provided throughout the day. Water is available for the dogs. Directions From Rte 8 north or south bound, take exit 42, Rte 118, East towards Harwinton. Proceed approximately 1 mile to Wildcat Hill Road. Turn right onto Wildcat Hill Road and proceed for 1.8 miles to 370 Wildcat Hill Road which is on the left. From I-84 west bound through Hartford, follow to exit 39, Rte 4, Farmington. Follow Rte 4 west through Farmington, Burlington and into the center of Harwinton. At the traffic light in Harwinton, proceed straight onto Rte 118. Proceed west on Rte 118 for approximately 1.5 miles to Wildcat Hill Road on the left. Turn onto Wildcat Hill Road and follow as above. Accommodations This is leaf peeping season, pet friendly hotels may be scarce, so make your reservations early! Connecticut Suites, 19 Nathaniel St., Torrington, CT 06790 (860) 626 8000 Super 8 Motel, 492 E. Main St., Torrington, CT 06790 (860) 496 0811 Days Inn, 395 Winsted Rd., Torrington, CT 06790 (860) 496 8808 Courtyard Marriott, 63 Grand St., Waterbury, CT (800) 321-2211
Single copies of the latest editions of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows and Regulations for Earthdog Tests for Small Terriers and Dachshunds may be obtained without charge from the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, 5580 Centerview Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606-3390 AGREEMENT I(we), acknowledge that the Rules Applying to Dog Shows and, the Regulations for Earthdog Tests for Small Terriers and Dachshunds 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 trial, under AKC rules, regulations and guidelines. I(we) agree that the club holding this Earthdog Test 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 Earthdog Test 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 trial secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for the loss of 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 Earthdog Test 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 be 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 Earthdog Test, 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 person. INSTRUCTIONS (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 15in.), Dachshunds (long-haired, 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). A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a trial 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 trial 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/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3. JUNIOR HANDLER If this entry is for a Junior Handler, please provide the following information: AKC Jr. Handler #: Jr. s Date of Birth: -- -- By signing this entry form we certify that the Junior Handler does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in the Junior Showmanship program. The AKC Junior Handler number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the AKC by telephoning (919) 816-3814 NAME OF JUNIOR HANDLER ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP+4 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. Official American Kennel Club Entry Form Note: This entry form must be filled out in full (Ch. 1, Sec. 14) AKC Licensed Earthdog Test, Saturday, October 13, 2007 370 Wildcat Hill Road, Harwinton, CT 06791 Send to: Maria Sacco, PO Box 113, Kent, CT 06757, e-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:jrtaa_02@yahoo.com" jrtaa_02@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to: NJRTA. Entries received without payment will not be accepted. I submit $ for entry fee(s). Entry for: Intro to Quarry Junior Senior Master Name Call Of Dog: Name: AKC reg. #: ILP #: Litter #: Or Foreign reg. #: and Country of Registry: Breed: Male Sire: Dam: Breeder: Female Date of Birth / / Name of actual owner(s): Owner s Address: City: State: Zip: Name of Handler (print): I certify that I am the actual owner of this dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. Inconsideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by all the Rules of the American Kennel Club and the standard procedures governing this Earthdog Test and any decisions made in accordance with them, and I further agree that the dog is entered in and will be at this Test at my own risk and that I will hold the Test giving club, its members and agents free from liability for and claims arising out of the entry of the dog or its presence at the test. Signature of Owner of Agent Duly authorized to make entry: Phone Number: ( ) - (please include are code) e-mail address:
Single copies of the latest editions of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows and Regulations for Earthdog Tests for Small Terriers and Dachshunds may be obtained without charge from the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, 5580 Centerview Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606-3390 AGREEMENT I(we), acknowledge that the Rules Applying to Dog Shows and, the Regulations for Earthdog Tests for Small Terriers and Dachshunds 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 trial, under AKC rules, regulations and guidelines. I(we) agree that the club holding this Earthdog Test 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 Earthdog Test 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 trial secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for the loss of 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 Earthdog Test 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 be 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 Earthdog Test, 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 person. INSTRUCTIONS (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 15in.), Dachshunds (long-haired, 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). A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a trial 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 trial 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/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3. JUNIOR HANDLER If this entry is for a Junior Handler, please provide the following information: AKC Jr. Handler #: Jr. s Date of Birth: -- -- By signing this entry form we certify that the Junior Handler does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in the Junior Showmanship program. The AKC Junior Handler number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the AKC by telephoning (919) 816-3814 NAME OF JUNIOR HANDLER ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP+4 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. Official American Kennel Club Entry Form Note: This entry form must be filled out in full (Ch. 1, Sec. 14) AKC Licensed Earthdog Test, Saturday, October 13, 2007 370 Wildcat Hill Road, Harwinton, CT 06791 Send to: Maria Sacco, PO Box 113, Kent, CT 06757, e-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:jrtaa_02@yahoo.com" jrtaa_02@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to: NJRTA. Entries received without payment will not be accepted. I submit $ for entry fee(s). Entry for: Intro to Quarry Junior Senior Master Name Call Of Dog: Name: AKC reg. #: ILP #: Litter #: Or Foreign reg. #: and Country of Registry: Breed: Male Sire: Dam: Breeder: Female Date of Birth / / Name of actual owner( Owner s Address: City: State: Zip: Name of Handler (print): I certify that I am the actual owner of this dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. Inconsideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by all the Rules of the American Kennel Club and the standard procedures governing this Earthdog Test and any decisions made in accordance with them, and I further agree that the dog is entered in and will be at this Test at my own risk and that I will hold the Test giving club, its members and agents free from liability for and claims arising out of the entry of the dog or its presence at the test. Signature of Owner of Agent Duly authorized to make entry: Phone Number: ( ) - (please include are code) e-mail address:
COMPETE FOR THE GOLDEN SHOVEL! at the SUPER EARTH "mailto:crevling@dogsofcourse.com" crevling@dogsofcourse.com Checks payable to NJRTA, mail to: Sue Wolfman, 320 Hall St., Dunstable, MA 01827 Dog Name/Breed: Owner Name: Address: Fundraiser Phone #: Email: Test your dog s speed and rat finding prowess in this timed event! Your dog must navigate a labyrinth of underground tunnels and brainteasers in order to sniff out the caged quarry. Fastest dog overall wins the famous Golden Shovel and bragging rights. Any dog that finds the quarry is recognized for completing the Super Earth challenge! When: After AKC Earthdog test judging October 13, 2007 Where: 370 Wildcat Hill Road, Harwinton, CT Hosted by: and Scottish Terrier Club of New England. 100% of proceeds, net expenses, will be split between the two breed clubs rescue groups. Eligible breeds are the same as for AKC Earthdog Pre-entries (close October 11 at 6pm): $5 for first run, $3 for each additional run for the same dog. Dog can run as many times as you like, only the first run counts towards the Golden Shovel. Additional runs are eligible for completion recognition. Gate entries: $7 for first run, $5 for each additional run for the same dog. FMI Carolyn Barney at HYPERLINK "mailto:cbdogs@aol.com" cbdogs@aol.com or Dana Crevling at HYPERLINK