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Welsh Springer Club of America National Specialty AKC Conformation Event #: 2012167007 AKC Obedience Event #: 2012167011, AKC Rally Event #: 2012167015

WEDNESDAY, May 2, 2012 THURSDAY, May 3, 2012

Olympia Resort & Conference Center 1350 Royale Mile Road Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Phone: 1-800-558-9573

ENTRIES CLOSE 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or changed except as provided for in Chapter 14, Section 6 of the Show Rules.

Unbenched-Indoor / Show Hours 7:00AM to 6:00 PM (Local Time) need to be present only at scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused as soon as judged. Show site will be available to exhibitors on Monday, April 30, 2012 at 6PM for set up.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO Heartland WSSC AND MAIL ALL ENTRIES WITH FEES TO: *Joan Kaml 4480 North 144th Street Brookfield, WI 53005 262-781-8072 [email protected]

*PLEASE NOTE THAT SIGNATURE RECEIPTS MUST BE WAIVED.

American Kennel Club Certification

Permission has been granted by the for the holding of these events under the American Kennel Club rules and regulations.

James P. Crowley, Secretary Brookfield, WI 53005 SHOW SECRETARY Joan Kaml 144th Street 4480 North Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc. Officers & Board Catalog Advertising Form for President: Cindy Ford WELSH SPRINGER Vice President: Sandy Holmes Recording Secretary: Wendy Jordan Catalog Advertising – Specialty catalogs are important references. Corresponding Secretary: Carla Vooris Treasurer: Mary Johnson Make this year’s catalog special and take out an ad and showcase Directors: Kit Goodrich, Lisa Hubler, Franna Pitt, your dogs or wish everyone good luck. DUE Feb. 29, 2012 Susan Riese, Sandy Roth, Mark Wheeler

AKC Delegate: Donald Ong This year we are offering: Full page colored ads for $20.00 SHOW COMMITTEE Half page ad for $10.00 SHOW CHAIR Colleen O’Keefe 4516 Camp Butler Rd., Springfield IL 62707-7151 217-523-1657 [email protected] You can send completed ads or ask Colleen to set up the ad for you. This will be a LARGE SIZE 8.5 x 11 format catalog! SHOW SECRETARY Joan Kaml [email protected] 4480 North 144th Street Brookfield, WI 53005, Send to:

OBEDIENCE/RALLY TRIAL CHAIR Merrielle Turnbull Dr. Colleen O’Keefe CHIEF RING STEWARD Merrielle Turnbull 4516 Camp Butler Rd CATALOG ADVERTISING Colleen O’Keefe Springfield, IL 62707 GROOMING/GROUNDS Kathy Johnson [email protected] IRON WELSH CHALLENGE Andrea Pease JUDGES LIAISON Lisa Wentzel TROPHIES Shelley Traylor HOSPITALITY Kelli Zellmer HOTEL LIAISON Colleen O’Keefe BANQUETS Jennifer Clark LOGOWEAR Merrielle Turnbull DON’T FORGET TO RESERVE YOUR CATALOG AUCTION / RAFFLE Colleen O’Keefe MARK YOUR ENTRY or ATTACH FORM

Please submit $5.00 for each advance catalog requested and send in HOST HOTEL with your entry. Catalogs will be available for pick-up the day of the Olympia Resort & Conference Center show. There will be a very limited number of non-reserved catalogs and 1350 Royale Mile Drive * Oconomowoc, WI 53066 the cost will be $7.00 at the show. The specialty catalog will contain all www.olympiaresort.com entries in all events for the Nationals. Book your rooms by phone: 1-800-558-9573 Send this reservation in WITH YOUR ENTRY to the SHOW SECRETARY.

Show Veterinarians I WANT TO RESERVE______CATALOG/S AT $5.00 EACH.

Pewaukee Veterinary Service Emergency Veterinary Service NAME:______N29W23950 Schuett Drive 360 Bluemound Road Pewaukee, WI 53072 Waukesha, WI 53188 AMOUNT ENCLOSED:______262-347-0787 262-542-3241 AFTER HOURS Page 2 Page 23 PHOTOGRAPHY Photos will be available for same day pick up. WSSCA National Specialty Week Please bring cash and your checkbook to take your photos home! Schedule of Events

(unless specified, events are held at Olympia Resort) Main show photographer and portraits THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY The Iron Welsh Challenge will be held during the 304 Morey Street WSSCA National Specialty Waukesha, WI 53188 (414) 350-0534 [email protected] Sat & Sun April 28-29, 2012 Hunt Test Held at Rock River Kennels, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin In ring photos (40 minute drive)

PUP ART Monday, April 30, 2012 WSSCA Tracking Test (TD/TDX) Kathleen Schaffer Held at the Nordic Ski & Hiking Trail, Whitewater WI P.O. Box 1446 Frankfort, IL 60423 312-805-0077 www.pupart.com (40 minute drive from the hotel)

Videography of events on May 2-3 Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Agility Trial—held outside at Olympia

JAMIE’S VIDEO Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Obedience and Rally Jamie Jakubowski, N490 Ln., Waupaca, WI 54981 Sweepstakes [email protected] www.jamiesphotovideo.com Veteran Sweepstakes Junior Showmanship The DVD/Video will be available for delivery two months after the National. DVD’s must be pre Evening of the Stars Gala -ordered in advance due to limited number of DVD sets being ordered. Cost: $60 per Parade of Titleholders All Around Challenge set PRE-ORDER ($80 after the national); Please use order form. Grand Champion Showdown

Thursday, May 3, 2012 Conformation Classes PRE-ORDER DVD SET—2012 WSSCA National Specialty Show Awards Banquet / WSSCA Annual Meeting Annual Awards Silent Auction Iron Welsh Winners New Title Holders Name ______Friday, May 4, 2012 WCSSA Supported Entry Address ______Badger KC Judge: Kay Bryant, Thurbry WSS, England Phone:______Saturday, May 5, 2012 WCSSA Supported Entry Janesville-Beloit KC Email:______Judge: Bonnie Clark Sunday, May 6, 2012 WCSSA Supported Entry Enclose $60 per set: _____ Sets x $60.00 = ______total Badger KC Preorder must be received by May 4, 2012. Judge: Gary Andersen Payable to: Heartland WSSC 3 All-Breed shows: To be held at Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds, (30 minute drive) offering Send to: Conformation, Obedience, Rally and Junior Showmanship Cathy Miles 4936 North Branch Rd., North Branch MI 48461 Superintendent for All-Breed shows: Roy Jones Dog Shows [email protected] [email protected]

Page 22 Page 3 HOST HOTEL—ACCOMODATIONS JUDGES AND THEIR ASSIGNMENTS Olympia Resort & Conference Center CONFORMATION CLASSES Sandra Bell Call toll-free: 1-800-558-9573 Ty Glas, Llangynog, Powys, SY10 0HL, United Kingdom Mention WSSCA for Block Room Rates: CALL TODAY TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION!

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP $109.00 Single/Double; $119 Triple; $129 Quad Occupancy Kylie Hirschy-Seivert—AKC#18875 N55W31197 County Road K, Hartland, WI 53029 WSSCA Block Suites: $209.00 Single/Double; $219 Triple; $229 Quad Occupancy

OBEDIENCE CLASSES NOTE: Online room reservations will not guarantee the special rate; please Julianne Cepulis—AKC#331 call to make your reservations. Room reservation cut-off date is 3/30/12. 3163 N 94th St. Milwaukee, WI 53222-3516

RALLY CLASSES DIRECTIONS Randy Capsel—AKC#20113 From Chicago: North on I-94 toward Milwaukee. Take the 894 bypass, which 586 190th Street, Ogden, IA 50212-7437 rejoins I-94 west to Madison. Approx. 25 miles to Oconomowoc exit #282 (Hwy 67). Right on Hwy 67, 1 1/2 miles on left. PUPPY AND VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Vickie Harshman From Madison: East towards Milwaukee on I-94 approx. 50 Miles to Ocono- 3342 W. Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ 85029 mowoc exit #282 (Hwy 67). Left on Hwy 67, 1 1/2 miles on left.

ALL AROUND CHALLENGE Lisa Wentzel — 122 Countrywise Drive, LeRoy IL 61752 From Milwaukee: West toward Madison on I-94 25 miles to Oconomowoc Danielle Brewer — 6416 S. Carroll Rd., Indianapolis IN 46259 exit #282 (Hwy 67). Right on Hwy 67, 1 1/2 miles on left. ______GRAND CHAMPION SHOWDOWN RV PARKING Peggy Nowak — 550 W23525 Woodchuck Ln., Waukesha WI 53189 For RV Parking (no hook ups), please reserve by April 11, 2012.

EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: Name: ______ Parking available in lot adjacent to the Olympia Center, there is no day Address: ______parking fee. RV Parking; see page 21.  The building will be available for set-up beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, ______April 30, 2012. Phone: ______Email: ______

 Designated exercise areas must be utilized and exhibitors are expected to $15 per night x ____ nights = $ ______pick up after their dogs.  It is expected that exhibitors will keep their grooming/crating area clean. payable to Heartland WSSC  Crates, tables, etc. must be removed by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012. No Charge to park with 1 minimum night room reservation.  There are designated outdoor smoking areas; please use them.  It is expected that children will be under parental control while at the No RV Charge for Friday, 5/4 and Saturday, 5/5—Compliments of Badger KC show. Please instruct children to ask before petting dogs. Send to:  Lunch will be available in the Olympia Center foyer Wednesday through Colleen O’Keefe Thursday. 4516 Camp Butler Road, Springfield IL 62707

Page 4 Page 21 GROOMING RESERVATION INFORMATION ENTRY INFORMATION AND FEES  All grooming spots are 5’ x 10’  Electricity is available in all spaces. Bring your own extension cord for First class in which dog is entered (Conformation/Obedience) $25.00 access to electrical panels Each additional class for the same dog $15.00  Warm water is available for bathing Junior Showmanship No Charge  1st space: price is $10 per spot from Monday to Thursday; Rally Entry Fee $25.00 2nd space - based on availability is $30 2nd entry of same dog for Rally $15.00 Stud Dog/Brood Bitch as a Unit $25.00 The grooming room is by reservation only. There will be no available grooming space Sweepstakes (veteran/puppy) $15.00 available the day of the show. There is no day crating near the show ring and no grooming Bred-by-Exhibitor, Hunting, Veteran, Puppy classes $20.00 in the hotel rooms. Reservations are first come first serve and space is limited.

GROOMING SPACE RULES SPECIAL EVENT ENTRY FEES 1. Grooming spaces will be assigned in the order received. If you want a space next to Parade of Titleholders $10.00 someone else, you must request it and payment must be received for all spaces prior All-Around Challenge $10.00 to handling your request. Please send your reservations together. Grand Champion Showdown $10.00 2. We will not guarantee specific locations. Iron Welsh Challenge No Charge 3. Reservations will be accepted by mail only; with payment enclosed. 4. All crates must be stacked. Any excessive use of space will be corrected by the Show MAIL ENTRIES WITH FEES TO: Chairman. SHOW SECRETARY Joan Kaml 5. No exercise pens allowed in the building. 6. We reserve the right to release any space not claimed by 8:00 AM on Thursday, May 4480 North 144th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005 3, 2012 262-781-8072 [email protected] 7. When the grooming area is full, you will be notified and your request will be returned. (Please—no phone calls after 9:00 PM) NOTE: To ensure that everyone is given an opportunity to reserve a grooming spot, we request that each person reserve one spot until 2/29/2012. After that date, additional ENTRIES CLOSE: At 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 requests will be accepted for a 2nd spot. Please be considerate to other exhibitors and MAKE CHECKS and Money Orders payable to HEARTLAND Welsh Springer Spaniel Club (HWSSC). only reserve what you need. Canadian exhibitors must make fees payable in U.S. funds. Please mail checks or money orders with entries. The show giving club assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. ENTRIES SENT VIA OVERNIGHT SERVICES (UPS, FED-EX, AIRBORNE, EXPRESS MAIL, ETC.) MUST Name: ______CONTAIN A SIGNATURE WAIVER AS NO ONE IS AVAILABLE FOR SIGNATURE WHEN DELIVERED.

Phone: ______Any obedience or rally exhibitor whose bitch has come in season, or whose dog has become Email: ______injured or ill, after the closing date may obtain a refund (less $5.00 per entry) upon presentation of a Veterinarian’s certificate to the Show Secretary prior to the start of the trial. I understand that this reservation will be accepted on a first-come, first DUPLICATE ENTRIES: We will make every effort to find duplicate entries, but once entry is served basis and that I will accept the space I am assigned. processed, no refund will be made.

Signature: ______Effective for all events held on and after January 1, 2008, The AKC will collect $3.00 Event Service Fee for the first entry of a dog and a $3.00 Event Service Fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single entry classes. (There is no recording 1 space - $10 / 2nd space —$30 fee or event service fee for sweepstakes, futurities, brace/team, multi-dog classes, or special *Note: you will be notified if a 2nd space is available after 2/29/12 nd attractions.) The current $.50 Recording Fee will continue to be collected. The event giving club Please pay with your reservation; you will be refunded if a 2 space is not available. shall assume the responsibility of collecting all Event Service Fees for AKC. Entry fees include fees Make checks payable to Heartland WSSC (HWSSC) and send to: for AKC. Kathy Johnson NO FAX ENTRIES will be accepted . Please contact an entry service such as: 13786 Ulmus Ave. Rockford, IA 50468 Best in Show Entry Service Entries On Time, Inc.

Please consider sharing space with your fellow exhibitors. Until 5 p.m. CT day of closing) (until 3 p.m. CT day of closing) 800-247-7005 (Entry line) 800-992-8955

Page 20 Page 5 ALL AROUND CHALLENGE ENTRY FORM CONFORMATION CLASSES See description on page 18—Entry Fee $10—Entry Deadline April 11, 2012

Dogs Name & Titles REGULAR CLASSES Puppy Dogs (6 months and under 9 months) Class: □ PLUS ONE □ PLUS TWO □ PLUS THREE OR MORE Puppy Dogs (9 months and under 12 months) 12 months and under 18 months Dogs Date of Birth AKC# □ Male □ Female Bred by Exhibitor Dogs American Bred Dogs Breeder: Amateur Owner Handler Dogs Open Dogs Sire: WINNERS (Same Classes for Bitches) Dam:

NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING SINGLE DOG ENTRIES Owner’s Name & Address:

VETERAN CLASS Dogs 7 years and older Send Entry with fee payable to HWSSC to: JOAN KAML Bitches 7 years and older 4480 NORTH 144th STREET, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 HUNT DOG CLASS Class for dogs and class for bitches shall be open to any Welsh Springer Spaniel which has earned I assume all financial liability for the acts of my dog(s), myself, my guests or invitees and hold an AKC Hunt Test Title or who have earned a qualifying score in an AKC licensed or member Hunt harmless the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc, Olympia Resort, and any member or Test. The name of the test and date must accompany the entry form for verification. volunteer at this event from any liability and agree to indemnify the aforementioned from any Winners of these classes will be eligible to compete in Best of Breed Competition claims arising there from. if undefeated in a Regular Class. Entries may be spayed or neutered.

Signature: ______Date: ______BEST OF BREED COMPETITION GRAND CHAMPION SHOWDOWN ENTRY FORM Judge’s Awards of Merit awarded to no more than 10% of the total entry for Best of Breed: See description on page 17—Entry Fee $10—Entry Deadline April 11, 2012 11—20 entries—1 AOM, 21-30 entries—2 AOM, 31-40 entries—3 AOM Dogs Name & Titles Following Best of Breed Stud Dog Brood Bitch Class: □ Regular, Under 7 years □ Veteran 7 years or older Best Junior Dog/Bitch Best Bred-By Dog/Bitch Best /Bitch Best Veteran Dog/Bitch Date of Birth AKC# □ Male □ Female Brace Breeder: OTHER WSSCA EVENTS Sire:

HUNT TEST: Rock River Kennels is located approximately 45 minutes from the host hotel in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Lunch will be available for purchase on site from the “Smokin’ Pig Express.” For a hunt test Dam: premium, or more information contact Cindy Ford at: [email protected] Owner’s Name & Address: TRACKING TEST: Hosted by the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc. To be held at Kettle morraine State Forest Nordic Ski & Hiking Trail. Fee: TD $65 TDX $125 Total Entry Limit: 4 TD, 4 TDX Closing Date: Wednesday - April 11, 2012. For additional information contact: Joan Kaml, Event Secretary, 4480 N 144th Street, Brookfield, Send Entry with fee payable to HWSSC to: JOAN KAML WI 53005-1604 (262) 781-8072. 4480 NORTH 144th STREET, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005

AGILITY TRIAL: The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc. will host a Welsh Springer Spaniel only agility I assume all financial liability for the acts of my dog(s), myself, my guests or invitees and hold trial on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 on the grounds of Olympia Resort and Conference Center. For an agility premium or more information, contact: Sue Fregien, Event Secretary at: [email protected] harmless the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, , Inc, Olympia Resort, and any member or volunteer at this event from any liability and agree to indemnify the aforementioned from any claims arising there from.

Signature: ______Date: ______Page 6 ALL AROUND CHALLENGE JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION Entry Fee $10.00 AKC Junior Handler Numbers are now required for entry in Junior Showmanship Competition. CLASS DIVISIONS Numbers may be obtained from the American Kennel Club—PHONE: 919-816-3776. For additional information contact AKC, Jr. Showmanship, 5580 Centerview Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606. Phone (919) Conformation qualification PLUS ONE performance title 816-3776 or E-mail: [email protected]. Conformation qualification PLUS TWO performance titles Novice. This shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the Conformation qualification PLUS THREE OR MORE performance titles day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) first place (Same classes for bitches) awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.

See Entry Form on page 19 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 in a licensed or

member show, with competition present. The winner of a Novice Class shall automatically become eligible, upon notice to the Open Class ring steward, to enter and compete in the Open Conformation qualification: Dog has earned a “major point” win or has finished a Class at the same show provided the win is the third (3rd) first place award with competition and championship title. further providing there are one or more Junior Handlers competing in the Open Class. Performance Titling qualification: Titling from one, two, or three or more areas - Hunting, Obedience, Rally, Agility and Tracking. Junior, Intermediate and Senior Classes. These regular classes are divided by age into Junior, Examples: Intermediate and Senior Classes, provided the division is specified in the premium list. A Junior 1. Dog with CH and CD: enters PLUS ONE division as all titles leading Class shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show. The Intermediate Class shall be for boys and girls who are at least 12 years old and to the CD are in one performance area (obedience). under 15 years old on the day of the show. The Senior Class shall be for boys and girls who are at 2. Dog with major point win and RN (Rally Novice), BN (Beginner Nov- least 15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show. ice) titles: enters PLUS TWO division as the titles are in two differ- ent performance areas (rally and obedience). Master Class. For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the 3. Dog with major point win, TD (Tracking Dog), SH (Senior Hunter), show, and who have won the 10 first place wins in an Open Class with competition to be eligible and NA (Novice Agility) titles enters PLUS THREE OR MORE division to enter the Limited Class Competition. The calendar for this class will be November 1-October 31 as the titles are in three different performance areas (tracking, of the following year. All Juniors meeting the criteria for this class are required to enter the hunting, agility). Master Class and may change their entry the day of the show if entries have already closed.

No entry may be changed or cancelled unless notice of the change or cancellation is received in Judging: Entries will enter the ring separately. Entries will pose for examination writing by the Superintendent or Show Secretary named in the premium list to receive entries, and then gait in a standard down and back, then around the ring and exit. Each prior to the closing date and hour for entries, except that a correction may be made from one age judge will score each entry using a standardized score card according to the breed division to another provided this transfer is made by the Superintendent or Show Secretary at standard; the scores will be averaged to determine placements in each division. least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of any Junior Showmanship class at the show. Only ties for the top 4 placements in each division will be broken by re-judging entries who will be brought into the ring together for comparison. Similar to a run- Best Junior Handler. A club offering Junior Showmanship may offer a prize for Best Junior off, entries will not be required to perform but will be compared side by side. The Handler, provided there will be competition for this award, a minimum of two class winners present to compete for the award. The prize is described in the premium list. The Junior Handler best male and female from each division will compete for Best All-Around Welsh placed first in each of the regular Junior Showmanship Classes, if undefeated in any other Junior Springer Spaniel. In the Best All-Around final judging, entries will enter the ring Showmanship Class at that show, shall automatically be eligible to compete for this prize. together as per standard AKC ring format. Each dog handled in a regular Junior Showmanship Class must be entered and shown in one of Participation in this special attraction event does NOT require entry in a regular the Breed or Obedience Classes at the show or must be entered for Junior Showmanship only. class. Must designate male or female on entry form. Must designate Plus One, Plus However, a dog that must be withdrawn for good and sufficient reason, such as a bitch in season, Two, or Plus 3 or more division on entry form. Entry may be spayed or neutered. or with a veterinarian’s excuse, may be replaced by another dog meeting the below or ownership requirements. Such substitutions must be requested in writing stating the reason forthe substitution and must be accompanied by an official AKC entry form. All such requests must be made one-half hour prior to the judging of any regular classes at the show. Every dog entered for Junior Showmanship must be eligible to compete in Dog Shows or in Obedience Trials. BITCHES IN SEASON ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. Each dog must be a Welsh Springer Spaniel.

Page 18 Page 7 RIBBON PRIZES EVENING OF THE STARS GALA REGULAR CLASSES Wednesday Evening - May 2, 2012 First Prize...... …...... Blue Rosette Second Prize...... …...... Red Rosette Get ready for an evening filled with glitz and glamour. Third Prize...... …...... Yellow Rosette A fun night planned with food, drinks and fun events Fourth Prize...... White Rosette for Welsh Spring Spaniels!!! Winners……...... Purple Rosette Reserve Winners.………...... Purple & White Rosette JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Best of Winners….……...... Blue & White Rosette VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Best of Breed .....…....……...... Purple & Gold Rosette PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS Best of Opposite sex to Best of Breed…...... Red & White Rosette Grand Champion Select ………………………………………………………...…...Light Blue Rosette ALL AROUND CHALLENGE Highest Scoring Dog in Trial………...... Blue & Gold Rosette GRAND CHAMPION SHOWDOWN Highest Combined Score in Open and Utility...... Blue & Green Rosette A Light Buffet of Hors d’oeuvres will be served near the rings: NON-REGULAR CLASSES and JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP $15.00 per person; Cash bar available. First Prize………...... …...... Rose Rosette Make your reservation for this event on the Awards Banquet dinner reservation form Second Prize………………………………...... Brown Rosette (in mailed Nationals packet or on wssca.com) Third Prize………...... Light Green Rosette Reservation Deadline April 11, 2012 Fourth Prize……...... Gray Rosette No reservations will be accepted during the National. Best Junior Handler…………...... …...... Rose & Green Rosette Contact: Jennifer Clark, [email protected]

Rosettes will also be given for Awards of Merit, Best in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes, and all Special Attractions will be one hour after Veteran Sweepstakes Judging: special competitions (Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Best Puppy, Best Bred By, Best Junior, Best Hunting Exhibit, Best NOTE: Please use separate Entry Form for Special Attractions; see page 19 Veteran, Brace), any New Title Closing Date April 11, 2012 OBEDIENCE TRIAL—AKC Event #2012167011 Qualifying score required for all prizes. A dark green Qualifying Rosette will be given to each dog GRAND CHAMPION SHOWDOWN attaining a Qualifying Score in a regular class. “Dog” means either sex. Entry Fee $10.00

Regular Classes: CLASS DIVISIONS Novice A & B, Open A & B, Utility A & B Grand Champion Dogs Regular Under 7 years of Age Optional Titling Classes: Beginner Novice, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility Grand Champion Dogs Veterans 7 years or older (Same classes for bitches) RALLY TRIAL—AKC Event #2012167015 Qualifying score required for all prizes. A dark green Qualifying Rosette will be given to each dog See Entry Form on page 19 attaining a Qualifying Score in a regular class. “Dog” means either sex. 1. Dog must have earned a Grand Champion title before March 20, 2012.

Classes: 2. Must designate male or female and either Regular or Veteran Class on the entry Rally Novice A & B, Rally Advanced A & B, Rally Excellent A & B form. 3. Grand Champion Showdown does NOT require entry in a regular class. Special awards will be given to those teams completing their obedience UDX or OTCH title or rally RAE title. 4. Entry may be spayed or neutered. Please note on the entry form if you expect to finish one of these titles. If this will be a multiple UDX or RAE 5. Judging will be according to breed standard. title, please indicate the number as well (UDX3). 6. Best Male and Best Female will be awarded in each division. Any obedience or rally exhibitor whose bitch has come in season, or whose dog has become injured or ill, after 7. The best male and female of each division will compete for Grand Champion the closing date may obtain a refund (less $5.00 per entry) upon presentation of a Veterinarian’s certificate to Showdown Winner. the Show Secretary prior to the start of the trial. Participation in this special attraction event does NOT require entry in a regular Move Ups will be accepted at these events but must be received no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. class. Must designate male or female on entry form. Entry may be spayed or neutered.

Page 8 Page 17 PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS The Heartland WSSC reserves the right to substitute a trophy of equal or greater value. All prizes are offered by the Heartland Welsh Springer Spaniel Club and donors whose names will ENTRY FEE $10.00 be listed in the catalog. Open to Welsh Springer Spaniels who have earned one or more AKC titles may be entered. Because the Parade is not an AKC event, non-AKC titles CONFORMATION may be listed in the printed material. Include with your entry a brief (50 Best of Breed Challenge trophy – The WSSCA, Inc. National Specialty Best of Breed Challenge words or less) biography about your dog. Due to time limitations, the Trophy, offered by Shelley Traylor and Cindy Ford, Rolyart Welsh Springer Spaniels, with original Committee reserves the right to edit submitted material. This is a non- base offered by Marion Daniel, Truepenny Welsh Springer Spaniels. The trophy to be retained by the WSSCA until permanent possession is obtained. At least one owner must be a member competitive event. MAKE ALL CHECKS payable to HEARTLAND WELSH SPRINGER of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America for the full club year. The trophy is to be re- SPANIEL CLUB (HWSSC). tained by the WSSCA until permanent possession is obtained. For permanent possession the trophy must be won three times by the same owner, but not necessarily with the same dog or Dog/s Name/Titles: at consecutive shows. The names of all future National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed winners to be engraved on the trophy, regardless of whether the owners are members of

the WSSCA, until the trophy is retired.

Best of Winners Challenge trophy – Bronze Spaniel on a wooden base, offered by Statesman Welsh Springer Spaniels, through the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America (WSSCA) for competition at its National Specialty show only. At least one owner must be a member of the Call Name: □ Dog □ Bitch Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America for the full club year. The trophy is to be retained by the WSSCA until permanent possession is obtained. For permanent possession the trophy must Date of Birth: AKC#: be won three times by the same owner but not necessarily with the same dog or at consecutive shows. The names of all future National Specialty BOW dogs to be engraved on the trophy, regardless of whether the owners are members of WSSCA, until the trophy is retired. Breeder: Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Challenge trophy – A bronze statue on the original Sire: wooden base (originally offered by Connie Christie, Killagay Kennels), offered by Rolyart Welsh Springer Spaniels, through the WSSCA for competition at its National Specialty show only. At Dam: least one owner must be a member of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America for the full club year. The trophy is to be retained by the WSSCA until permanent possession is ob- Owner/Address: tained. For permanent possession the trophy must be won three times by the identical owner or owners, but not necessarily the same dog nor at consecutive shows. The names of all future National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed winners to be engraved on the trophy, regardless of whether the owners are members of the WSSCA, until the trophy is retired. ABOUT THIS DOG (please limit to 50 words; type or print clearly; attach additional page if necessary) REGULAR CLASSES

Best of Breed: 12" diameter Lampshade/Base with WSS Print Best of Opposite Sex: 10" diameter Lampshade/Base with WSS Print Best of Winners: 8" diameter Lampshade/Base with WSS Print Winners Dog: WSS Print Throw Winners Bitch: WSS Print Throw Reserve Winners Dog: WSS Print Tapestry

Reserve Winners Bitch: WSS Print Tapestry Select Dog: 6 ft Slip Lead NOTE EARLY CLOSING FOR PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS ! Select Bitch: 6 ft Slip Lead MARCH 31, 2012—Deadline is firm due to need to order rosettes. Each Award of Merit: 6 ft Slip Lead Send to: Shelley Traylor, 781 W. Fisher Rd., Cantrall IL 62625 First in Each Class: 6 ft Slip Lead and WSS Print Second through Fourth in Each Regular/Nonregular Class: 6 ft Slip Lead

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NON-REGULAR CLASSES SWEEPSTAKES Stud Dog, First in Class: Matted WSS Print and 6 ft slip lead The Sweepstakes is open to all Welsh Springer Spaniels which are 6 months of age and under 18 Brood Bitch, First in Class: Matted WSS Print and 6 ft slip lead months of age on the day of the show. All dogs entered in Sweepstakes MUST also be entered in Brace; First in Class: Matted WSS Print and 6 ft slip lead a regular breed class. Indicate “Sweepstakes” and age division on the regular entry form under Best Puppy: Matted WSS Print “Additional Classes.” Entry fee is $15.00 Best Bred By: Matted WSS Print Classifications (for dogs and bitches) Best Junior: Matted WSS Print Puppy, 6 months and under 9 months Puppy, 9 months and under 12 months Best Hunting Exhibit: Matted WSS Print Puppy, 12months and under 15 months Puppy, 15 months and under 18 months Best Veteran: Matted WSS Print

PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES OBEDIENCE 20% of all entry fees will be retained by the club for expenses. Highest Scoring WSS In Trial: 10" diameter Lampshade/Base with WSS Print The remainder will be divided as follows: High Combined Score In Trial: Raised Dog Bed and Rosette Best in Sweepstakes 20% First in Each Class: 6 ft Slip Lead and WSS Print Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes 10% Second through Fourth in Each Class: 6 ft Slip Lead First 25% of remaining fees within that class Qualifying Score: Green Rosette Second 20% of remaining fees within that class Third 15% of remaining fees within that class Fourth 10% of remaining fees within that class RALLY First in Each Class: 6 ft Slip Lead and WSS Item Best in Sweepstakes: WSS Print Throw & Rosette Second through Fourth in Each Class: 6 ft Slip Lead Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes: WSS Print Tapestry & Rosette Qualifying Score: Green Rosette First in Each Sweepstakes Class: 6 ft Slip Lead & WSS Print & Rosette

Second through Fourth in Each Sweepstakes Class: 6 ft Slip Lead & Rosette

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Rosettes offered for all class placements and Best Junior Handler The Sweepstakes is open to all Welsh Springer Spaniels which are 7 years and over on the day of Best Junior Handler: Matted WSS Print the show. Spayed bitches and neutered males may enter the Veteran Sweepstakes. Dogs do First place in each class: WSS Print and Rosette NOT have to be entered in another class at this show; however, entry form must indicate 2nd through Fourth in Each Class: 6 ft. Slip Lead “Sweepstakes” and age division on the regular entry form under “Additional Classes” if dog is CLASSES: Novice Junior Novice Intermediate entered in another class. Entry fee is $15.00. Open Junior Open Intermediate Classifications (for dogs and bitches) Novice Senior Open Senior 7 years and under 9 years 9 years and under 11 years 11 years and over Masters 20% of all entry fees will be retained by the club for expenses. EVENING OF THE STARTS COMPETITION The remainder will be divided as follows: Best in Veteran Sweepstakes 20% Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes 10% All Around Welsh Springer Spaniel First 25% of remaining fees within that class All Around WSS Winner: Gift card and Rosette Second 20% of remaining fees within that class First through fourth in Each Class: 6 ft slip lead and Rosette Third 15% of remaining fees within that class Fourth 10% of remaining fees within that class Grand Champion Showdown Grand Champion Showdown Winner: Gift card and Rosette Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: WSS Print Throw & Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: WSS Print Tapestry & Rosette First through fourth in Each Class: 6 ft slip lead and Rosette

First in Each Veteran Sweepstakes Class: 6 ft Slip Lead & WSS Print & Rosette Second through Fourth in Each Veteran Sweepstakes Class: 6 ft Slip Lead & Rosette

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NON-REGULAR CLASSES SWEEPSTAKES Stud Dog, First in Class: Matted WSS Print and 6 ft slip lead The Sweepstakes is open to all Welsh Springer Spaniels which are 6 months of age and under 18 Brood Bitch, First in Class: Matted WSS Print and 6 ft slip lead months of age on the day of the show. All dogs entered in Sweepstakes MUST also be entered in Brace; First in Class: Matted WSS Print and 6 ft slip lead a regular breed class. Indicate “Sweepstakes” and age division on the regular entry form under Best Puppy: Matted WSS Print “Additional Classes.” Entry fee is $15.00 Best Bred By: Matted WSS Print Classifications (for dogs and bitches) Best Junior: Matted WSS Print Puppy, 6 months and under 9 months Puppy, 9 months and under 12 months Best Hunting Exhibit: Matted WSS Print Puppy, 12months and under 15 months Puppy, 15 months and under 18 months Best Veteran: Matted WSS Print

PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES OBEDIENCE 20% of all entry fees will be retained by the club for expenses. Highest Scoring WSS In Trial: 10" diameter Lampshade/Base with WSS Print The remainder will be divided as follows: High Combined Score In Trial: Raised Dog Bed and Rosette Best in Sweepstakes 20% First in Each Class: 6 ft Slip Lead and WSS Print Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes 10% Second through Fourth in Each Class: 6 ft Slip Lead First 25% of remaining fees within that class Qualifying Score: Green Rosette Second 20% of remaining fees within that class Third 15% of remaining fees within that class Fourth 10% of remaining fees within that class RALLY First in Each Class: 6 ft Slip Lead and WSS Item Best in Sweepstakes: WSS Print Throw & Rosette Second through Fourth in Each Class: 6 ft Slip Lead Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes: WSS Print Tapestry & Rosette Qualifying Score: Green Rosette First in Each Sweepstakes Class: 6 ft Slip Lead & WSS Print & Rosette

Second through Fourth in Each Sweepstakes Class: 6 ft Slip Lead & Rosette

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Rosettes offered for all class placements and Best Junior Handler The Sweepstakes is open to all Welsh Springer Spaniels which are 7 years and over on the day of Best Junior Handler: Matted WSS Print the show. Spayed bitches and neutered males may enter the Veteran Sweepstakes. Dogs do First place in each class: WSS Print and Rosette NOT have to be entered in another class at this show; however, entry form must indicate 2nd through Fourth in Each Class: 6 ft. Slip Lead “Sweepstakes” and age division on the regular entry form under “Additional Classes” if dog is CLASSES: Novice Junior Novice Intermediate entered in another class. Entry fee is $15.00. Open Junior Open Intermediate Classifications (for dogs and bitches) Novice Senior Open Senior 7 years and under 9 years 9 years and under 11 years 11 years and over Masters 20% of all entry fees will be retained by the club for expenses. EVENING OF THE STARTS COMPETITION The remainder will be divided as follows: Best in Veteran Sweepstakes 20% Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes 10% All Around Welsh Springer Spaniel First 25% of remaining fees within that class All Around WSS Winner: Gift card and Rosette Second 20% of remaining fees within that class First through fourth in Each Class: 6 ft slip lead and Rosette Third 15% of remaining fees within that class Fourth 10% of remaining fees within that class Grand Champion Showdown Grand Champion Showdown Winner: Gift card and Rosette Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: WSS Print Throw & Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: WSS Print Tapestry & Rosette First through fourth in Each Class: 6 ft slip lead and Rosette

First in Each Veteran Sweepstakes Class: 6 ft Slip Lead & WSS Print & Rosette Second through Fourth in Each Veteran Sweepstakes Class: 6 ft Slip Lead & Rosette

Page 10 Page 15 PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS The Heartland WSSC reserves the right to substitute a trophy of equal or greater value. All prizes are offered by the Heartland Welsh Springer Spaniel Club and donors whose names will ENTRY FEE $10.00 be listed in the catalog. Open to Welsh Springer Spaniels who have earned one or more AKC titles may be entered. Because the Parade is not an AKC event, non-AKC titles CONFORMATION may be listed in the printed material. Include with your entry a brief (50 Best of Breed Challenge trophy – The WSSCA, Inc. National Specialty Best of Breed Challenge words or less) biography about your dog. Due to time limitations, the Trophy, offered by Shelley Traylor and Cindy Ford, Rolyart Welsh Springer Spaniels, with original Committee reserves the right to edit submitted material. This is a non- base offered by Marion Daniel, Truepenny Welsh Springer Spaniels. The trophy to be retained by the WSSCA until permanent possession is obtained. At least one owner must be a member competitive event. MAKE ALL CHECKS payable to HEARTLAND WELSH SPRINGER of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America for the full club year. The trophy is to be re- SPANIEL CLUB (HWSSC). tained by the WSSCA until permanent possession is obtained. For permanent possession the trophy must be won three times by the same owner, but not necessarily with the same dog or Dog/s Name/Titles: at consecutive shows. The names of all future National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed winners to be engraved on the trophy, regardless of whether the owners are members of

the WSSCA, until the trophy is retired.

Best of Winners Challenge trophy – Bronze Spaniel on a wooden base, offered by Statesman Welsh Springer Spaniels, through the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America (WSSCA) for competition at its National Specialty show only. At least one owner must be a member of the Call Name: □ Dog □ Bitch Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America for the full club year. The trophy is to be retained by the WSSCA until permanent possession is obtained. For permanent possession the trophy must Date of Birth: AKC#: be won three times by the same owner but not necessarily with the same dog or at consecutive shows. The names of all future National Specialty BOW dogs to be engraved on the trophy, regardless of whether the owners are members of WSSCA, until the trophy is retired. Breeder: Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Challenge trophy – A bronze statue on the original Sire: wooden base (originally offered by Connie Christie, Killagay Kennels), offered by Rolyart Welsh Springer Spaniels, through the WSSCA for competition at its National Specialty show only. At Dam: least one owner must be a member of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America for the full club year. The trophy is to be retained by the WSSCA until permanent possession is ob- Owner/Address: tained. For permanent possession the trophy must be won three times by the identical owner or owners, but not necessarily the same dog nor at consecutive shows. The names of all future National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed winners to be engraved on the trophy, regardless of whether the owners are members of the WSSCA, until the trophy is retired. ABOUT THIS DOG (please limit to 50 words; type or print clearly; attach additional page if necessary) REGULAR CLASSES

Best of Breed: 12" diameter Lampshade/Base with WSS Print Best of Opposite Sex: 10" diameter Lampshade/Base with WSS Print Best of Winners: 8" diameter Lampshade/Base with WSS Print Winners Dog: WSS Print Throw Winners Bitch: WSS Print Throw Reserve Winners Dog: WSS Print Tapestry

Reserve Winners Bitch: WSS Print Tapestry Select Dog: 6 ft Slip Lead NOTE EARLY CLOSING FOR PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS ! Select Bitch: 6 ft Slip Lead MARCH 31, 2012—Deadline is firm due to need to order rosettes. Each Award of Merit: 6 ft Slip Lead Send to: Shelley Traylor, 781 W. Fisher Rd., Cantrall IL 62625 First in Each Class: 6 ft Slip Lead and WSS Print Second through Fourth in Each Regular/Nonregular Class: 6 ft Slip Lead

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RIBBON PRIZES EVENING OF THE STARS GALA REGULAR CLASSES Wednesday Evening - May 2, 2012 First Prize...... …...... Blue Rosette Second Prize...... …...... Red Rosette Get ready for an evening filled with glitz and glamour. Third Prize...... …...... Yellow Rosette A fun night planned with food, drinks and fun events Fourth Prize...... White Rosette for Welsh Spring Spaniels!!! Winners……...... Purple Rosette Reserve Winners.………...... Purple & White Rosette JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Best of Winners….……...... Blue & White Rosette VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Best of Breed .....…....……...... Purple & Gold Rosette PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS Best of Opposite sex to Best of Breed…...... Red & White Rosette Grand Champion Select ………………………………………………………...…...Light Blue Rosette ALL AROUND CHALLENGE Highest Scoring Dog in Trial………...... Blue & Gold Rosette GRAND CHAMPION SHOWDOWN Highest Combined Score in Open and Utility...... Blue & Green Rosette A Light Buffet of Hors d’oeuvres will be served near the rings: NON-REGULAR CLASSES and JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP $15.00 per person; Cash bar available. First Prize………...... …...... Rose Rosette Make your reservation for this event on the Awards Banquet dinner reservation form Second Prize………………………………...... Brown Rosette (in mailed Nationals packet or on wssca.com) Third Prize………...... Light Green Rosette Reservation Deadline April 11, 2012 Fourth Prize……...... Gray Rosette No reservations will be accepted during the National. Best Junior Handler…………...... …...... Rose & Green Rosette Contact: Jennifer Clark, [email protected]

Rosettes will also be given for Awards of Merit, Best in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes, and all Special Attractions will be one hour after Veteran Sweepstakes Judging: special competitions (Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Best Puppy, Best Bred By, Best Junior, Best Hunting Exhibit, Best NOTE: Please use separate Entry Form for Special Attractions; see page 19 Veteran, Brace), any New Title Closing Date April 11, 2012 OBEDIENCE TRIAL—AKC Event #2012167011 Qualifying score required for all prizes. A dark green Qualifying Rosette will be given to each dog GRAND CHAMPION SHOWDOWN attaining a Qualifying Score in a regular class. “Dog” means either sex. Entry Fee $10.00

Regular Classes: CLASS DIVISIONS Novice A & B, Open A & B, Utility A & B Grand Champion Dogs Regular Under 7 years of Age Optional Titling Classes: Beginner Novice, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility Grand Champion Dogs Veterans 7 years or older (Same classes for bitches) RALLY TRIAL—AKC Event #2012167015 Qualifying score required for all prizes. A dark green Qualifying Rosette will be given to each dog See Entry Form on page 19 attaining a Qualifying Score in a regular class. “Dog” means either sex. 1. Dog must have earned a Grand Champion title before March 20, 2012.

Classes: 2. Must designate male or female and either Regular or Veteran Class on the entry Rally Novice A & B, Rally Advanced A & B, Rally Excellent A & B form. 3. Grand Champion Showdown does NOT require entry in a regular class. Special awards will be given to those teams completing their obedience UDX or OTCH title or rally RAE title. 4. Entry may be spayed or neutered. Please note on the entry form if you expect to finish one of these titles. If this will be a multiple UDX or RAE 5. Judging will be according to breed standard. title, please indicate the number as well (UDX3). 6. Best Male and Best Female will be awarded in each division. Any obedience or rally exhibitor whose bitch has come in season, or whose dog has become injured or ill, after 7. The best male and female of each division will compete for Grand Champion the closing date may obtain a refund (less $5.00 per entry) upon presentation of a Veterinarian’s certificate to Showdown Winner. the Show Secretary prior to the start of the trial. Participation in this special attraction event does NOT require entry in a regular Move Ups will be accepted at these events but must be received no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. class. Must designate male or female on entry form. Entry may be spayed or neutered.

Page 8 Page 17 ALL AROUND CHALLENGE JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION Entry Fee $10.00 AKC Junior Handler Numbers are now required for entry in Junior Showmanship Competition. CLASS DIVISIONS Numbers may be obtained from the American Kennel Club—PHONE: 919-816-3776. For additional information contact AKC, Jr. Showmanship, 5580 Centerview Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606. Phone (919) Conformation qualification PLUS ONE performance title 816-3776 or E-mail: [email protected]. Conformation qualification PLUS TWO performance titles Novice. This shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the Conformation qualification PLUS THREE OR MORE performance titles day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) first place (Same classes for bitches) awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.

See Entry Form on page 19 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 in a licensed or

member show, with competition present. The winner of a Novice Class shall automatically become eligible, upon notice to the Open Class ring steward, to enter and compete in the Open Conformation qualification: Dog has earned a “major point” win or has finished a Class at the same show provided the win is the third (3rd) first place award with competition and championship title. further providing there are one or more Junior Handlers competing in the Open Class. Performance Titling qualification: Titling from one, two, or three or more areas - Hunting, Obedience, Rally, Agility and Tracking. Junior, Intermediate and Senior Classes. These regular classes are divided by age into Junior, Examples: Intermediate and Senior Classes, provided the division is specified in the premium list. A Junior 1. Dog with CH and CD: enters PLUS ONE division as all titles leading Class shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show. The Intermediate Class shall be for boys and girls who are at least 12 years old and to the CD are in one performance area (obedience). under 15 years old on the day of the show. The Senior Class shall be for boys and girls who are at 2. Dog with major point win and RN (Rally Novice), BN (Beginner Nov- least 15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show. ice) titles: enters PLUS TWO division as the titles are in two differ- ent performance areas (rally and obedience). Master Class. For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the 3. Dog with major point win, TD (Tracking Dog), SH (Senior Hunter), show, and who have won the 10 first place wins in an Open Class with competition to be eligible and NA (Novice Agility) titles enters PLUS THREE OR MORE division to enter the Limited Class Competition. The calendar for this class will be November 1-October 31 as the titles are in three different performance areas (tracking, of the following year. All Juniors meeting the criteria for this class are required to enter the hunting, agility). Master Class and may change their entry the day of the show if entries have already closed.

No entry may be changed or cancelled unless notice of the change or cancellation is received in Judging: Entries will enter the ring separately. Entries will pose for examination writing by the Superintendent or Show Secretary named in the premium list to receive entries, and then gait in a standard down and back, then around the ring and exit. Each prior to the closing date and hour for entries, except that a correction may be made from one age judge will score each entry using a standardized score card according to the breed division to another provided this transfer is made by the Superintendent or Show Secretary at standard; the scores will be averaged to determine placements in each division. least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of any Junior Showmanship class at the show. Only ties for the top 4 placements in each division will be broken by re-judging entries who will be brought into the ring together for comparison. Similar to a run- Best Junior Handler. A club offering Junior Showmanship may offer a prize for Best Junior off, entries will not be required to perform but will be compared side by side. The Handler, provided there will be competition for this award, a minimum of two class winners present to compete for the award. The prize is described in the premium list. The Junior Handler best male and female from each division will compete for Best All-Around Welsh placed first in each of the regular Junior Showmanship Classes, if undefeated in any other Junior Springer Spaniel. In the Best All-Around final judging, entries will enter the ring Showmanship Class at that show, shall automatically be eligible to compete for this prize. together as per standard AKC ring format. Each dog handled in a regular Junior Showmanship Class must be entered and shown in one of Participation in this special attraction event does NOT require entry in a regular the Breed or Obedience Classes at the show or must be entered for Junior Showmanship only. class. Must designate male or female on entry form. Must designate Plus One, Plus However, a dog that must be withdrawn for good and sufficient reason, such as a bitch in season, Two, or Plus 3 or more division on entry form. Entry may be spayed or neutered. or with a veterinarian’s excuse, may be replaced by another dog meeting the below or ownership requirements. Such substitutions must be requested in writing stating the reason forthe substitution and must be accompanied by an official AKC entry form. All such requests must be made one-half hour prior to the judging of any regular classes at the show. Every dog entered for Junior Showmanship must be eligible to compete in Dog Shows or in Obedience Trials. BITCHES IN SEASON ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. Each dog must be a Welsh Springer Spaniel.

Page 18 Page 7 ALL AROUND CHALLENGE ENTRY FORM CONFORMATION CLASSES See description on page 18—Entry Fee $10—Entry Deadline April 11, 2012

Dogs Name & Titles REGULAR CLASSES Puppy Dogs (6 months and under 9 months) Class: □ PLUS ONE □ PLUS TWO □ PLUS THREE OR MORE Puppy Dogs (9 months and under 12 months) 12 months and under 18 months Dogs Date of Birth AKC# □ Male □ Female Bred by Exhibitor Dogs American Bred Dogs Breeder: Amateur Owner Handler Dogs Open Dogs Sire: WINNERS (Same Classes for Bitches) Dam:

NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING SINGLE DOG ENTRIES Owner’s Name & Address:

VETERAN CLASS Dogs 7 years and older Send Entry with fee payable to HWSSC to: JOAN KAML Bitches 7 years and older 4480 NORTH 144th STREET, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 HUNT DOG CLASS Class for dogs and class for bitches shall be open to any Welsh Springer Spaniel which has earned I assume all financial liability for the acts of my dog(s), myself, my guests or invitees and hold an AKC Hunt Test Title or who have earned a qualifying score in an AKC licensed or member Hunt harmless the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc, Olympia Resort, and any member or Test. The name of the test and date must accompany the entry form for verification. volunteer at this event from any liability and agree to indemnify the aforementioned from any Winners of these classes will be eligible to compete in Best of Breed Competition claims arising there from. if undefeated in a Regular Class. Entries may be spayed or neutered.

Signature: ______Date: ______BEST OF BREED COMPETITION GRAND CHAMPION SHOWDOWN ENTRY FORM Judge’s Awards of Merit awarded to no more than 10% of the total entry for Best of Breed: See description on page 17—Entry Fee $10—Entry Deadline April 11, 2012 11—20 entries—1 AOM, 21-30 entries—2 AOM, 31-40 entries—3 AOM Dogs Name & Titles Following Best of Breed Stud Dog Brood Bitch Class: □ Regular, Under 7 years □ Veteran 7 years or older Best Junior Dog/Bitch Best Bred-By Dog/Bitch Best Hunting Dog/Bitch Best Veteran Dog/Bitch Date of Birth AKC# □ Male □ Female Brace Breeder: OTHER WSSCA EVENTS Sire:

HUNT TEST: Rock River Kennels is located approximately 45 minutes from the host hotel in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Lunch will be available for purchase on site from the “Smokin’ Pig Express.” For a hunt test Dam: premium, or more information contact Cindy Ford at: [email protected] Owner’s Name & Address: TRACKING TEST: Hosted by the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc. To be held at Kettle morraine State Forest Nordic Ski & Hiking Trail. Fee: TD $65 TDX $125 Total Entry Limit: 4 TD, 4 TDX Closing Date: Wednesday - April 11, 2012. For additional information contact: Joan Kaml, Event Secretary, 4480 N 144th Street, Brookfield, Send Entry with fee payable to HWSSC to: JOAN KAML WI 53005-1604 (262) 781-8072. 4480 NORTH 144th STREET, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005

AGILITY TRIAL: The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc. will host a Welsh Springer Spaniel only agility I assume all financial liability for the acts of my dog(s), myself, my guests or invitees and hold trial on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 on the grounds of Olympia Resort and Conference Center. For an agility premium or more information, contact: Sue Fregien, Event Secretary at: [email protected] harmless the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, , Inc, Olympia Resort, and any member or volunteer at this event from any liability and agree to indemnify the aforementioned from any claims arising there from.

Signature: ______Date: ______Page 6 GROOMING RESERVATION INFORMATION ENTRY INFORMATION AND FEES  All grooming spots are 5’ x 10’  Electricity is available in all spaces. Bring your own extension cord for First class in which dog is entered (Conformation/Obedience) $25.00 access to electrical panels Each additional class for the same dog $15.00  Warm water is available for bathing Junior Showmanship No Charge  1st space: price is $10 per spot from Monday to Thursday; Rally Entry Fee $25.00 2nd space - based on availability is $30 2nd entry of same dog for Rally $15.00 Stud Dog/Brood Bitch as a Unit $25.00 The grooming room is by reservation only. There will be no available grooming space Sweepstakes (veteran/puppy) $15.00 available the day of the show. There is no day crating near the show ring and no grooming Bred-by-Exhibitor, Hunting, Veteran, Puppy classes $20.00 in the hotel rooms. Reservations are first come first serve and space is limited.

GROOMING SPACE RULES SPECIAL EVENT ENTRY FEES 1. Grooming spaces will be assigned in the order received. If you want a space next to Parade of Titleholders $10.00 someone else, you must request it and payment must be received for all spaces prior All-Around Challenge $10.00 to handling your request. Please send your reservations together. Grand Champion Showdown $10.00 2. We will not guarantee specific locations. Iron Welsh Challenge No Charge 3. Reservations will be accepted by mail only; with payment enclosed. 4. All crates must be stacked. Any excessive use of space will be corrected by the Show MAIL ENTRIES WITH FEES TO: Chairman. SHOW SECRETARY Joan Kaml 5. No exercise pens allowed in the building. 6. We reserve the right to release any space not claimed by 8:00 AM on Thursday, May 4480 North 144th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005 3, 2012 262-781-8072 [email protected] 7. When the grooming area is full, you will be notified and your request will be returned. (Please—no phone calls after 9:00 PM) NOTE: To ensure that everyone is given an opportunity to reserve a grooming spot, we request that each person reserve one spot until 2/29/2012. After that date, additional ENTRIES CLOSE: At 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 requests will be accepted for a 2nd spot. Please be considerate to other exhibitors and MAKE CHECKS and Money Orders payable to HEARTLAND Welsh Springer Spaniel Club (HWSSC). only reserve what you need. Canadian exhibitors must make fees payable in U.S. funds. Please mail checks or money orders with entries. The show giving club assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. ENTRIES SENT VIA OVERNIGHT SERVICES (UPS, FED-EX, AIRBORNE, EXPRESS MAIL, ETC.) MUST Name: ______CONTAIN A SIGNATURE WAIVER AS NO ONE IS AVAILABLE FOR SIGNATURE WHEN DELIVERED.

Phone: ______Any obedience or rally exhibitor whose bitch has come in season, or whose dog has become Email: ______injured or ill, after the closing date may obtain a refund (less $5.00 per entry) upon presentation of a Veterinarian’s certificate to the Show Secretary prior to the start of the trial. I understand that this reservation will be accepted on a first-come, first DUPLICATE ENTRIES: We will make every effort to find duplicate entries, but once entry is served basis and that I will accept the space I am assigned. processed, no refund will be made.

Signature: ______Effective for all events held on and after January 1, 2008, The AKC will collect $3.00 Event Service Fee for the first entry of a dog and a $3.00 Event Service Fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single entry classes. (There is no recording 1 space - $10 / 2nd space —$30 fee or event service fee for sweepstakes, futurities, brace/team, multi-dog classes, or special *Note: you will be notified if a 2nd space is available after 2/29/12 nd attractions.) The current $.50 Recording Fee will continue to be collected. The event giving club Please pay with your reservation; you will be refunded if a 2 space is not available. shall assume the responsibility of collecting all Event Service Fees for AKC. Entry fees include fees Make checks payable to Heartland WSSC (HWSSC) and send to: for AKC. Kathy Johnson NO FAX ENTRIES will be accepted . Please contact an entry service such as: 13786 Ulmus Ave. Rockford, IA 50468 Best in Show Entry Service Entries On Time, Inc.

Please consider sharing space with your fellow exhibitors. Until 5 p.m. CT day of closing) (until 3 p.m. CT day of closing) 800-247-7005 (Entry line) 800-992-8955

Page 20 Page 5 HOST HOTEL—ACCOMODATIONS JUDGES AND THEIR ASSIGNMENTS Olympia Resort & Conference Center CONFORMATION CLASSES Sandra Bell Call toll-free: 1-800-558-9573 Ty Glas, Llangynog, Powys, SY10 0HL, United Kingdom Mention WSSCA for Block Room Rates: CALL TODAY TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION!

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP $109.00 Single/Double; $119 Triple; $129 Quad Occupancy Kylie Hirschy-Seivert—AKC#18875 N55W31197 County Road K, Hartland, WI 53029 WSSCA Block Suites: $209.00 Single/Double; $219 Triple; $229 Quad Occupancy

OBEDIENCE CLASSES NOTE: Online room reservations will not guarantee the special rate; please Julianne Cepulis—AKC#331 call to make your reservations. Room reservation cut-off date is 3/30/12. 3163 N 94th St. Milwaukee, WI 53222-3516

RALLY CLASSES DIRECTIONS Randy Capsel—AKC#20113 From Chicago: North on I-94 toward Milwaukee. Take the 894 bypass, which 586 190th Street, Ogden, IA 50212-7437 rejoins I-94 west to Madison. Approx. 25 miles to Oconomowoc exit #282 (Hwy 67). Right on Hwy 67, 1 1/2 miles on left. PUPPY AND VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Vickie Harshman From Madison: East towards Milwaukee on I-94 approx. 50 Miles to Ocono- 3342 W. Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ 85029 mowoc exit #282 (Hwy 67). Left on Hwy 67, 1 1/2 miles on left.

ALL AROUND CHALLENGE Lisa Wentzel — 122 Countrywise Drive, LeRoy IL 61752 From Milwaukee: West toward Madison on I-94 25 miles to Oconomowoc Danielle Brewer — 6416 S. Carroll Rd., Indianapolis IN 46259 exit #282 (Hwy 67). Right on Hwy 67, 1 1/2 miles on left. ______GRAND CHAMPION SHOWDOWN RV PARKING Peggy Nowak — 550 W23525 Woodchuck Ln., Waukesha WI 53189 For RV Parking (no hook ups), please reserve by April 11, 2012.

EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: Name: ______ Parking available in lot adjacent to the Olympia Center, there is no day Address: ______parking fee. RV Parking; see page 21.  The building will be available for set-up beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, ______April 30, 2012. Phone: ______Email: ______

 Designated exercise areas must be utilized and exhibitors are expected to $15 per night x ____ nights = $ ______pick up after their dogs.  It is expected that exhibitors will keep their grooming/crating area clean. payable to Heartland WSSC  Crates, tables, etc. must be removed by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012. No Charge to park with 1 minimum night room reservation.  There are designated outdoor smoking areas; please use them.  It is expected that children will be under parental control while at the No RV Charge for Friday, 5/4 and Saturday, 5/5—Compliments of Badger KC show. Please instruct children to ask before petting dogs. Send to:  Lunch will be available in the Olympia Center foyer Wednesday through Colleen O’Keefe Thursday. 4516 Camp Butler Road, Springfield IL 62707

Page 4 Page 21 PHOTOGRAPHY Photos will be available for same day pick up. WSSCA National Specialty Week Please bring cash and your checkbook to take your photos home! Schedule of Events

(unless specified, events are held at Olympia Resort) Main show photographer and portraits THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY The Iron Welsh Challenge will be held during the 304 Morey Street WSSCA National Specialty Waukesha, WI 53188 (414) 350-0534 [email protected] Sat & Sun April 28-29, 2012 Hunt Test Held at Rock River Kennels, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin In ring photos (40 minute drive)

PUP ART Monday, April 30, 2012 WSSCA Tracking Test (TD/TDX) Kathleen Schaffer Held at the Nordic Ski & Hiking Trail, Whitewater WI P.O. Box 1446 Frankfort, IL 60423 312-805-0077 www.pupart.com (40 minute drive from the hotel)

Videography of events on May 2-3 Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Agility Trial—held outside at Olympia

JAMIE’S VIDEO Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Obedience and Rally Jamie Jakubowski, N490 Setter Ln., Waupaca, WI 54981 Puppy Sweepstakes [email protected] www.jamiesphotovideo.com Veteran Sweepstakes Junior Showmanship The DVD/Video will be available for delivery two months after the National. DVD’s must be pre Evening of the Stars Gala -ordered in advance due to limited number of DVD sets being ordered. Cost: $60 per Parade of Titleholders All Around Challenge set PRE-ORDER ($80 after the national); Please use order form. Grand Champion Showdown

Thursday, May 3, 2012 Conformation Classes PRE-ORDER DVD SET—2012 WSSCA National Specialty Show Awards Banquet / WSSCA Annual Meeting Annual Awards Silent Auction Iron Welsh Winners New Title Holders Name ______Friday, May 4, 2012 WCSSA Supported Entry Address ______Badger KC Judge: Kay Bryant, Thurbry WSS, England Phone:______Saturday, May 5, 2012 WCSSA Supported Entry Janesville-Beloit KC Email:______Judge: Bonnie Clark Sunday, May 6, 2012 WCSSA Supported Entry Enclose $60 per set: _____ Sets x $60.00 = ______total Badger KC Preorder must be received by May 4, 2012. Judge: Gary Andersen Payable to: Heartland WSSC 3 All-Breed shows: To be held at Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds, (30 minute drive) offering Send to: Conformation, Obedience, Rally and Junior Showmanship Cathy Miles 4936 North Branch Rd., North Branch MI 48461 Superintendent for All-Breed shows: Roy Jones Dog Shows [email protected] [email protected]

Page 22 Page 3 Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc. Officers & Board Catalog Advertising Form for President: Cindy Ford WELSH SPRINGER SPANIELS Vice President: Sandy Holmes Recording Secretary: Wendy Jordan Catalog Advertising – Specialty catalogs are important references. Corresponding Secretary: Carla Vooris Treasurer: Mary Johnson Make this year’s catalog special and take out an ad and showcase Directors: Kit Goodrich, Lisa Hubler, Franna Pitt, your dogs or wish everyone good luck. DUE Feb. 29, 2012 Susan Riese, Sandy Roth, Mark Wheeler

AKC Delegate: Donald Ong This year we are offering: Full page colored ads for $20.00 SHOW COMMITTEE Half page ad for $10.00 SHOW CHAIR Colleen O’Keefe 4516 Camp Butler Rd., Springfield IL 62707-7151 217-523-1657 [email protected] You can send completed ads or ask Colleen to set up the ad for you. This will be a LARGE SIZE 8.5 x 11 format catalog! SHOW SECRETARY Joan Kaml [email protected] 4480 North 144th Street Brookfield, WI 53005, Send to:

OBEDIENCE/RALLY TRIAL CHAIR Merrielle Turnbull Dr. Colleen O’Keefe CHIEF RING STEWARD Merrielle Turnbull 4516 Camp Butler Rd CATALOG ADVERTISING Colleen O’Keefe Springfield, IL 62707 GROOMING/GROUNDS Kathy Johnson [email protected] IRON WELSH CHALLENGE Andrea Pease JUDGES LIAISON Lisa Wentzel TROPHIES Shelley Traylor HOSPITALITY Kelli Zellmer HOTEL LIAISON Colleen O’Keefe BANQUETS Jennifer Clark LOGOWEAR Merrielle Turnbull DON’T FORGET TO RESERVE YOUR CATALOG AUCTION / RAFFLE Colleen O’Keefe MARK YOUR ENTRY or ATTACH FORM

Please submit $5.00 for each advance catalog requested and send in HOST HOTEL with your entry. Catalogs will be available for pick-up the day of the Olympia Resort & Conference Center show. There will be a very limited number of non-reserved catalogs and 1350 Royale Mile Drive * Oconomowoc, WI 53066 the cost will be $7.00 at the show. The specialty catalog will contain all www.olympiaresort.com entries in all events for the Nationals. Book your rooms by phone: 1-800-558-9573 Send this reservation in WITH YOUR ENTRY to the SHOW SECRETARY.

Show Veterinarians I WANT TO RESERVE______CATALOG/S AT $5.00 EACH.

Pewaukee Veterinary Service Emergency Veterinary Service NAME:______N29W23950 Schuett Drive 360 Bluemound Road Pewaukee, WI 53072 Waukesha, WI 53188 AMOUNT ENCLOSED:______262-347-0787 262-542-3241 AFTER HOURS Page 2 Page 23 Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM—Entries Close Wed. April 11, 2012 AGREEMENT Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc. May 2 & 3, 2012 Event # Rally 2012167015; Obedience 2012167011; Conformation 2012167007 I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity Prepaid Catalog: $5.00 to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving Entry Fees: Listed on Page 5 club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner Yes ____ No ____ and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employ- ees 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 Send signed entries with Fees made payable to HWSSC to: thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I Secretary Joan Kaml, 4480 N. 144th St., Brookfield, WI 53005. (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. I ENCLOSE $ for entry fees Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the afore- IMPORTANT: Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate mentioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT) 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 Breed: Sex: Anticipated Title? WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, inju- [ ] UDX _____ ries, 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, Class: 2 3 [ ] OTCH or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING [ ] RAE _____ 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 MY- Additional Classes: Obedience Class: Rally Class: Jr Showmanship Class: SELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREE- MENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERI- Jump Height Jump Height CAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BY- LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE Name of (See Back) Jr Handler Number: AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. Junior Handler (If Any): INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate Full Name Of Dog: the particular variety you are entering, i.e., (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), (rough, smooth), Bull (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), (toy, minia- AKC REG NO. Enter Number Here DATE OF ture, standard). AKC LITTER NO. BIRTH 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are PLACE OF USA CANADA Champions of Record and dogs which, according to their owners’ records, have completed the requirements for ILP NO. BIRTH FOREIGN a champion-ship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the re- quirements for a championship. BREEDER: 3. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event class in which you are entering your SIRE: 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. DAM: 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 ACTUAL OWNER(S): event 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 OWNER’S ADDRESS: application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information: CITY: STATE: ZIP: JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JR’S DATE OF BIRTH: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER: NAME OF OWNER’S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW: The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained 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 from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) 816-3776. entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The Ameri- By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, can Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. this event, and further agree to be bound by the “Agreement” printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and ADDRESS: 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. CITY: STATE: ZIP: SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry: If Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the TELEPHONE: Junior Handler to the Owner? E-MAIL: (An acknowledgment or receipt of entry may be sent to this e-mail address): AEN999 (8/04) Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM—Entries Close Wed. April 11, 2012 AGREEMENT Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc. May 2 & 3, 2012 Event # Rally 2012167015; Obedience 2012167011; Conformation 2012167007 I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity Prepaid Catalog: $5.00 to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving Entry Fees: Listed on Page 5 club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner Yes ____ No ____ and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employ- ees 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 Send signed entries with Fees made payable to HWSSC to: thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I Secretary Joan Kaml, 4480 N. 144th St., Brookfield, WI 53005. (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. I ENCLOSE $ for entry fees Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the afore- IMPORTANT: Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate mentioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT) 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 Breed: Sex: Anticipated Title? WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, inju- [ ] UDX _____ ries, 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, Dog Show Class: 2 3 [ ] OTCH or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING [ ] RAE _____ 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 MY- Additional Classes: Obedience Class: Rally Class: Jr Showmanship Class: SELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREE- MENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERI- Jump Height Jump Height CAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BY- LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE Name of (See Back) Jr Handler Number: AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. Junior Handler (If Any): INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate Full Name Of Dog: the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, minia- AKC REG NO. Enter Number Here DATE OF ture, standard). AKC LITTER NO. BIRTH 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are PLACE OF USA CANADA Champions of Record and dogs which, according to their owners’ records, have completed the requirements for ILP NO. BIRTH FOREIGN a champion-ship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the re- quirements for a championship. BREEDER: 3. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event class in which you are entering your SIRE: 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. DAM: 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 ACTUAL OWNER(S): event 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 OWNER’S ADDRESS: application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information: CITY: STATE: ZIP: JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JR’S DATE OF BIRTH: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER: NAME OF OWNER’S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW: The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained 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 from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) 816-3776. entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The Ameri- By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, can Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. this event, and further agree to be bound by the “Agreement” printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and ADDRESS: 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. CITY: STATE: ZIP: SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry: If Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the TELEPHONE: Junior Handler to the Owner? E-MAIL: (An acknowledgment or receipt of entry may be sent to this e-mail address): AEN999 (8/04)