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SIXTH AKC RALLY® NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 CENTRAL PARK HALL AT EXPO SQUARE 4145 EAST 21ST STREET – TULSA, OK 74114 TWENTY FIFTH AKC NATIONAL OBEDIENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 16-17, 2019 AKC MISSION STATEMENT The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership. AKC OBJECTIVE Advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs. AKC CORE VALUES We love purebred dogs. We are committed to advancing the sport of the purebred dog. We are dedicated to maintaining the integrity of our Registry. We protect the health and well-being of all dogs. We cherish dogs as companions. We are committed to the interests of dog owners. We uphold high standards for the administration and operation of the AKC. We recognize the critical importance of our clubs and volunteers. SIXTH AKC RALLY® NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 Sponsored in part by Eukanuba™ and J & J Dog Supplies TWENTY FIFTH AKC NATIONAL OBEDIENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 16-17, 2019 Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. 1 Gina M. DiNardo, Secretary AKC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ronald H. Menaker – Chairman Dr. Thomas M. Davies – Vice Chairman Class of 2019 Class of 2020 • Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia • Patricia M. Cruz • Dr. Thomas M. Davies • William J. Feeney • Ronald H. Menaker • Karolynne M. McAteer Class of 2021 Class of 2022 • Rita J. Biddle • Christopher L. Sweetwood • Dominic P. Carota • Harold “Red” Tatro III • Thomas S. Powers • Ann Wallin • • Harvey M. Wooding Dennis B. Sprung – Ex Officio EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Dennis B. Sprung Gina M. DiNardo President and Chief Executive Officer Executive Secretary Joseph V. Baffuto, Jr. Chief Financial Officer VICE PRESIDENTS Jay Waks Mark Dunn Senior Executive Vice President & Executive Vice President General Counsel Registration & Customer Development Keith Frazier Doug Ljungren Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Business Support Services Sports & Events Kirsten Bahlke Cynthia C. Beagles Vice President Vice President & Purebred Consumer Demand Assistant General Counsel Shelia Goff Brandi Hunter Vice President Vice President Government Relations Public Relations & Communications Heather McManus Mari-Beth O’Neill Vice President & Vice President Sport Services Deputy General Counsel Paula Spector Daphna Straus Vice President Vice President Corporate Services Business Development Tim Thomas Vice President Judging Operations 2 2019 AKC Rally® National Championship & AKC National Obedience Championship Lisa Liggins Manager, Companion Events/Event Secretary 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617 [email protected] ~ 919-816-3816 EVENT COMMITTEE Pamela Manaton, Director Diane Schultz Obedience, Rally & Tracking Sr. Exec. Field Representative Event Chair Event Co-Chair Doug Ljungren Mary Higdem Executive Vice President Exec. Field Representative Sports & Events Carol Ruthenberg Exec. Field Representative 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617 EVENT SUPPORT STAFF John Cox Rick Garvin AKC Obedience Representative Chief Volunteer Coordinator Independent Contractor Aimee Kincaid Ken Kincaid Livestreaming Assistant Livestreaming Assistant Deb Neufeld Janice Sondys Crating Assistant Sr. Companion Events Representative Tabulator Paula Spector VP Corporate Services/Hospitality 3 AKC RALLY® NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGES Ms. Suzi Bluford, #4530 Mr. David Brobst, #95025 6965 Carmel Valley Road 10214 Delray Road Carmel, CA 93923-9541 Glen Allen, VA 23060-3045 Mrs. Joanie Brobst, #94353 Mr. Russell Hornfisher, #65706 10214 Delray Road 4603 Aggie Drive Glen Allen, VA 23060-3045 Maryville, TN 37803-0671 Ms. Loretta Lazzara, #90526 Ms. Linda Mills, #22114 263 Fairview Drive 7757 Folkstone Drive St. Charles, IL 60174-1515 Pensacola, FL 32514-6612 Ms. Sandy Svendsen, #99683 Mrs. Carolyn Wray, #2817 1254 Winchester Avenue PO Box 145 McKinleyville, CA 95519-8803 Saint Helens, OR 97051-0145 AKC NATIONAL OBEDIENCE CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGES Mr. Joseph Caputa, #69729 Mrs. Linda Hause, #5850 581 Holiday Lane 111 Sandalwood Court Hainesville, IL 60073-4700 Santa Rosa, CA 95401-6039 Mrs. Sharon Hodgens-Wood, #6938 Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion 859 Bradley Drive 2729 Stonewall Sta Hudson, WI 54016-7639 Saint Charles, MO 63303-6137 Miss Bonnie Lee, #17781 Ms. Jean Nocilly, #75179 7809 Sand Harbor Court PO Box 315 Las Vegas, NV 89128-7235 Cheswold, DE 19936-0315 Ms. Jeanne B Stephens, #6431 Mr. Robert (Bob) R Withers, #38516 105 Oak Manor Lane 1033 Morning Star Drive Saint Rose, LA 70087-3362 Lakeland, FL 33810-8108 4 OFFICIAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER Pix ‘n Pages Nicky Dronoff-Guthrie PO Box 690733, Orlando, FL 32869 Phone: (407) 536-PAWS (7297) Email: [email protected] Website: www.pixnpages.com PUBLICATION RIGHTS – PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS By entering this show, all owners, handlers, breeders and kennels agree that all rights to televise, videotape, photograph, advertise, promote and publicize or otherwise exploit this show, or the persons or animals participating in it or the results of the competition before, during or after the event, shall belong solely to Mars, Inc. and The American Kennel Club and their respective assigns, including the use of the names, likenesses or biographical matter of all dogs, owners, handlers, breeders and kennels participating in the show and no such owner, handler, breeder or kennel shall allow any other party to make commercial use of any videotape or photograph of any person or animal participating in this competition. NOTE: By entering this show all owners, handlers, breeders and kennels agree to make themselves available for interview if requested. Exhibitors may video tape or photograph individual runs only for personal use. Only the Official Photographer may take ring photos to sell for these events. Any other photographers taking multi-dog ring photographs will be subject to an Event Committee Hearing for failure to comply with the event regulations published in the official premium list. Win pictures will take place at the Official Photo set up immediately after the Awards Ceremony. All winders are ASKED TO STAY FOR THEIR OFFICIAL WIN photos!! EMERGENCY SERVICES Fire/Ambulance/Police Dial ~ 911 VETERINARIAN ON-CALL OPEN 24 HOURS Animal Emergency Center, Inc. 4055 S 102nd East Avenue Tulsa, OK 74146 (918) 665-0508 5 American Kennel Club’s 6th Rally National Championship and 25th National Obedience Championship March 15-17, 2019 WELCOME TO ONE AND ALL Welcome to the 25th American Kennel Club National Obedience Championship (NOC) and the 6th American Kennel Club Rally National Championship (RNC). You and your wonderful dogs have trained hard to meet the qualifications to be invited to compete at these events. Having met the qualifications, you’re considered to be among the best of the best. Sincere congratulations, to each and every one of you for reaching this height of accomplishment and best wishes for a successful competition. At this point you’re all winners in our sports! The 25th (Silver) Anniversary of the NOC has 118 dogs (35 breeds) entered with 115 handlers, including one Junior handler, and represent 29 states. The 6th AKC RNC has 406 dogs (91 breeds) entered with 350 handlers, including 12 Junior handlers ranging from 10-18 years old, and represent 40 states. The AKC wants to thank the volunteer workers and others from across the country at all the participating clubs and venues who helped to bring these exhibitors and their dogs to this event. Without your support, your trials and your hard work, the sports of obedience and rally would not exist. This competition has afforded us the opportunity to bring the best in the world together for two days of obedience, and one day of rally competition. At the conclusion of the NOC and RNC, one handler and dog will be recognized as the best in the nation as the 2019 National Champions. On behalf of the American Kennel Club, I want to express a sincere thank you to the exhibitors, to your supporters, the volunteers and judges for their dedication to obedience and rally and to these National Championship competitions. A special thank you to our host city, Tulsa, to the Committee Chairs, and the many volunteers for offering your time and expertise to make these events a great success. Without you, it would not have been possible. We must all remember that obedience and rally trials are sporting events and all participants should be guided by the principles of good sportsmanship both in and outside of the rings. Remember, you are going home with the best dog, no matter what the outcome is in the rings. Thank you all for attending the events. “Wishing you all clear rounds with great camaraderie amongst old and new friends; and most importantly, have fun with your dogs!” Good Luck to all, Pamela Manaton Director, Obedience, Rally and Tracking AKC Companion Events 6 6TH AKC RALLY® NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 7 AKC RALLY® NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS, PRIZES & RIBBONS All participants will receive a Participation Certificate. Final Placements are based on cumulative scores and times to determine placements and will be awarded in the Rally