ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2006 at 6:00 P

PREMIUM LIST

GSDCA 2017 MONDAY SPECIALTY AT THE NATIONAL

(EVENT #2017009319)

(NEW) w/ JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP (NEW)

w/ 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY (EVENT # 2017009361)

SHOW HOURS: 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M (CST).

(Member of the American Kennel Club)

Monday, October 9, 2017

Purina Farms,

200 Checkerboard Dr., Gray Summit, Missouri 63039

THESE SHOWS WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS (regardless of weather)

SHOW SECRETARY –Megan Rutter
P.O. Box 144, Eolia, Mo. 63344, (573) 470-3505

ENTRIES CLOSE @ 6:00 P.M. (CST), ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2017, AFTER WHICH TIME ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, CANCELLED, ALTERED OR SUBSTITUTED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 11, SECTION 6 OF THE DOG SHOW RULES.

THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION

Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.

James P. Crowley, Secretary

OFFICERS – GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.

PRESIDENT...... Carmen Battaglia
VICE PRESIDENT...... Helen Gleason
TREASURER
RECORDING SECRETARY ...... Joy Schultz
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY...... Gail Stiefferman

9500 Rainbow Acres, Dittmer, Mo. 63023 • 314-660-3305 •

DELEGATE TO THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB -Dr. Carmen Battaglia

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Class of 2018
John Bemont, Ken Cunningham, Mary Gattone, Deborah Stern

Class of 2017
Linda Bankhead, Lew Bunch, Gloria Birch, Ken Tank

Show Chairperson
Gail Stiefferman, 9500 Rainbow Acres, Dittmer, Missouri 63023,ph: 314-660-3305, e-mail:

Assistant Show Chairperson, - Dean Wylie, 237 Hastings Ct., Doylestown, PA 18901 ph:215-345-6537 •

Show Secretary,Megan Rutter, P.O. Box 144, Eolia, Mo.63344,

Ph: (573) 470-3505

e-mail:

EVENT COMMITTEE

Chair: Carmen Battaglia, 335 Wexford Glen, Roswell, GA. 30075

Julie Degen,Helen Gleason, Mike Cressman, Laura Shearin, Deborah Stern,

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT CHAIRS

Chief Ring Steward………………………………………………………………....Tom Mesdag
Ring Stewards, Ready Ring………………………………………………………..Candee Foss

Vendors………………………………………………………………………...... Karen Schmaltz

Judges Hospitality…………….………………………………………………………Erin Nellis

Official Photographer …………………………………….………………….Valerie Harrington ph:708-429-3713

JUDGE

All Conformation Classes, Junior Showmanship & 4-6 Month Puppy Competition

Ms. Pamela J O’Dell,

ENTRY FEE:

All classes $32.00, second entry fee of same dog $20.00. Fees include the 50¢ AKC Recording Fee and the $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee on the first entry of a dog and a $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single entry classes.$25.00 entry fee for 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy class. Fee includes $2.00 AKC Event Service Fee on each entry in 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy. (There is no recording fee or event service fee for special attractions.) ENTRIES CLOSE at the Show Secretaries Office, @ 6:00 P.M. (CST) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017, after which time entries will not be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. MAKE CHECKS and Money Orders payable to German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc.(Returned Check Charge $25.00). All Checks Must Have Show & Breed entered written on the face. THIRD PARTY CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS, one dog per entry form. Photocopies of front & back will be accepted only if legible, and official AKC size.

MAIL ENTRIES with Fees to Show Secretary, Megan Rutter,P.O. Box 144,Eolia, Missouri 63344. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT SIGNATURE, FEES AND BACK ON ENTRY FORM WITH AGREEMENT, NOR WILL CREDIT CARDS BE ACCEPTED FOR MAIL-IN ENTRIES. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED with checks drawn on U.S. Institutions or with International Money Orders in U.S. Funds.

CLASSIFICATION – Regular Classes

Puppy Dogs, 6 mos. & Under 9 mos., Puppy Bitches, 6 mos. & Under 9 mos.

Puppy Dogs, 9 mos. & Under 12 mos., Puppy Bitches, 9 mos. & Under 12 mos.

Dogs, 12 mos. & Under 15 mos,. Bitches, 12 mos. &Under 15 mos.

Dogs, 15 mos. & Under 18 mos., Bitches, 15 mos. & Under 18 mos

Novice Dogs, Novice Bitches

Amateur Owner-Handler Dogs,Amateur Owner-Handler Bitches, Bred-By-Exhibitor Dogs Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitches, American-Bred Dogs, American-Bred Bitches,Open Dogs, Open Bitches, Best Of Breed,*Best Puppy / Best Opposite Puppy*

4 TO 6 Month PUPPY COMPETITION

Puppy Dogs, 4 Mos. & Under 6 Mos. Puppy Bitches, 4 Mos. & Under 6 Mos..

Show Veterinarian (On Call)

John Stoltz DVM

Washington Veterinary Clinic (24 hour emergency care)

5585 Hwy 100, Washington, MO63090

(636) 239‐5445

DIRECTIONS TO THE WASHINGTON VETERINARY CLINIC FROM THE SHOW SITE:

At main gate, turn right onto Hwy MM. Take I‐44 west to Exit #251 Hwy 100.

Continue on Hwy 100 8.6 mi to Brookview Dr. Turn right on Brookview, then right into clinic.

RIBBON PRIZES – Regular Classes

(Awarded day of show, none will be mailed )

FIRST PLACE ...... Blue Rosette SECOND PLACE ...... Red Flat Ribbon

THIRD PLACE ...... Yellow Flat Ribbon FOURTH PLACE ...... White Flat Ribbon WINNERS ...... Purple Rosette RESERVE WINNERS ...... Purple & White

Rosette

BEST OF WINNERS ...... Blue & White Rosette

BEST OPPOSITE SEX ...... Red & White Rosette

BEST OF BREED ...... Purple & Gold Rosette

BEST IN PUPPY CLASSES ...... Dark Green Rosette

BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN CLASSES…………………………….. Dark Green Rosette

Trophies

(Offered By Purina Pro Plan)

Winners Dog & Winners Bitch……………………………………....ProPlan Grooming Towel

Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve Winners Bitch………………...... ProPlan Grooming Towel

Best of Winners………………………………………………..………...ProPlan Insulated Tote

Best Of Opposite Sex…………………………………………..…………...Pro Plan Barrel Bag

Best of Breed………………………………………….Pro Plan Barrel Bag & Grooming Towels

Best Puppy……………………………………………………………………ProPlan Slip Lead

Best Opposite Sex Puppy……………………………………………………..ProPlan Slip Lead

The German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. is offering a GSDCA Bronze Medal for Best of Breed

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

Best Junior Handler – There must be a minimum of two class winners present to compete.

Junior Showmanship

Novice Junior Class – 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 (3) first places in a Novice class with competition present at a licensed or members show.

Novice Intermediate Class - – 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 (3) first places in a Novice class with competition present at a licensed or members 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 (3) first places in a Novice class with competition present at a licensed or members show.

Open Junior Class - 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 (3) first places in a Novice class with competition present at a licensed or members show.

Open Intermediate Class - 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 (3) first places in a Novice class with competition present at a licensed or members show.

Open Senior Class - 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 (3) first places in a Novice class with competition present at a licensed or members show.

Master Class - 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) first place wins in an Open Class, with competition to be eligible to enter the Limited Class Competition.

The calendar for this class will be November 1-October 31 of the following year. 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.

Junior Handler number MUST BE ON ENTRY. You may obtain a Junior Showmanship number

by calling AKC Event Records Department at 212-696-8281.

4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY COMPETITION

(EVENT # 2017009361)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017

The 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition is open to all German Shepherd Dogs and shall be for dogs that are four months of age and over but under six months of age on the day of the Show. This will be one class with no separation of sex. AKC registration number or an AKC litter number will be required for entries of an AKC recognized breed as listed in Chapter 3, Section 1 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. A Foreign born dog may enter this class if they are registered in the country of origin. All entrants are to be vaccinated (including rabies) in accordance with their veterinarian’s protocol. Exhibitors should open their dog’s mouth for examination. If the judge finds it necessary to open the mouth they should disinfect their hands prior to examining other dogs. 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 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 paywithin the lastfive years. Dogs may not be exhibited by current assistants and household members of a professional handler.Judges will comply with the Rules, Policies and Guidelines for Conformation Judges except the speed of judging may be reduced to 20 dogs an hour. Four-to-Six Month Beginner Puppy competition will be offered in a separate ring(s) from the regular class judging in order to avoid delays in the judging of regular classes. Entry fees will be determined by the show-giving club and no recording or event service fees will be charged for this competition. Clubs holding Four-to-Six Month Beginner Puppy competition will receive credit for completing both a Major Activity as well as an Additional Activity for judges gaining experience on their unapproved breeds by judging at the event. 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. Entries Close at the office of the Show Secretaryon WED., @ 6:00P.M. (CST), SEPT. 20, 2017. Entry fee is $25.00.

Prizes offered by Purina Pro Plan. BEST 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY IN BREED-Ribbon * Pro Plan Slip Lead BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY IN BREED-Ribbon & Pro Plan Slip Lead, each participant will receive a ribbon.

German Shepherd Dog Club of America

Specialty Show

(Event #2017009319)

Monday, October 9, 2017

Location: Purina Events Center, Gray Summit, Missouri 63039

Entry Fees - $ 32.00 for the first entry of each dog, $20.00 for each addition entry ofthe same dog.

Make Fees payable to: German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc.

ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY, September 20, 2017 AT 6:00P.M.(CST)

Send to:SHOW SECRETARY –Megan Rutter,P.O. Box 144,Eolia, Mo63344 (573) 470-3505.

IMPORTANT-Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT)

BREED / VARIETY (1) / SEX
DOG (2) (3)
SHOW
CLASS / CLASS DIVISION
Weight color etc
ADDITIONAL CLASSES / OBEDIENCE
TRIAL
CLASS / JR SHOWMANSHIP
CLASS
NAME OF (See Back)
JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) / JR’S ID
NUMBER
FULL
NAME
OF DOG
/ AKC REG NO
AKC LITTER NO / Enter number here / DATE OF
BIRTH
/ ILP NO
FOREIGN REG NO & COUNTRY / PLACE OF
BIRTH / USA Canada Foreign
Do not print the above in the catalog
BREEDER
SIRE
DAM
ACTUAL OWNER(S) (4)
OWNER’S ADDRESS
CITY / STATE / ZIP
NAME OF OWNERS AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW / ID #
I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this show or obedience trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this show or obedience trial or both, and further agree to be bound by the “Agreement” printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and agreement.
SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry
TELEPHONE # / Email

AGREEMENT

I (we) acknowledge that the “Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows” and, if this entry is for an Obedience Trial, the “Obedience Regulations,” have been made available to me (us), and that I am (we are) familiar with their contents. I (we) agree that the club holding this show or obedience trial has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of the show or obedience trial and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold this club, its members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or show secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or upon the show or obedience trial premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further to agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of this dog by disappearance, theft, death, damage, or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, or any other cause or causes.

I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this show or obedience trial, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or any other persons.

INSTRUCTIONS

(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 (sold color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in. over 13in. 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).

The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which, according to their owners’ records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. the showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship.

(Dog Show Class) Consult the classification in the premium list. If the dog class in which your are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which your entering your dog, i.e., age division, color division, weight division.

A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at he time entries for a show closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner if any show for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to A.K.C. (For complete rule refer to Chapter 14, Section 3.)

If this entry is for Jr Showmanship please
give the following information:
JR’S DATE OF BIRTH
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
ADDRESS
CITY / STATE / ZIP
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?

Single copies of the latest editions of the “Rules Applying to “Registration and Dog Shows” and “Obedience Regulations” may be obtained WITHOUT CHARGE from any Superintendent at any show where they are superintending or from THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, 51 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10010

German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc.

Specialty Show

(Event # 2017009319)

Monday, October 9, 2017

Location: Purina Events Center, Gray Summit, Missouri 63039

Entry Fees - $ 32.00 for the first entry of each dog, $20.00 for each addition entry of the same dog.

Make Fees payable to: German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc.

ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY, September 20, 2017 AT 6:00 P.M.(CST).

Send to: SHOW SECRETARY –Megan Rutter, P.O. Box 144, Eolia, Mo63344, (573) 470-3505

IMPORTANT-Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT)

AGREEMENT