Obedience Classic Event Catalog
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THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 2019 9TH AKC JUNIORS CLASSIC 7TH AKC OBEDIENCE CLASSIC SATURDAY & SUNDAY DECEMBER 14-15, 2019 Held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Sponsored in part by Eukanuba™ and J & J Dog Supplies Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. Gina M. DiNardo, Secretary 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. 9TH AKC JUNIORS CLASSIC 7TH AKC OBEDIENCE CLASSIC SATURDAY & SUNDAY DECEMBER 14-15, 2019 Held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Sponsored in part by Eukanuba™ and J & J Dog Supplies Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. Gina M. DiNardo, Secretary 1 AKC BOARD OF DIRECTORS William J. Feeney – Chairman Patricia M. Cruz – Vice Chairman Class of 2020 Class of 2021 • Patricia M. Cruz • Rita J. Biddle • William J. Feeney • Dominic P. Carota • Karolynne M. McAteer • Thomas S. Powers • Harvey M. Wooding Class of 2022 Class of 2023 • Christopher L. Sweetwood • Dr. Charles Garvin • Harold “Red” Tatro III • Steven Hamblin • Ann Wallin • Daniel J. Smyth, Esq. • • 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 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 Deputy General Counsel Sport Services Paula Spector Daphna Straus Vice President Vice President Corporate Services Business Development Tim Thomas Vice President Judging Operations 2 2019 AKC OBEDIENCE CLASSIC Lisa McGee 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 Janice Sondys Exec. Field Representative Sr. Companion Events Representative 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617 EVENT SUPPORT STAFF John Cox Marilou McCloskey AKC Obedience Contractor AKC Obedience & Rally Contractor Field Representative Field Representative Ken & Aimee Kincaid Luci Seeley Sound System Support Chief Volunteer Coordinator Janice Sondys Paula Spector Event Tabulator Vice President Corporate Services/Hospitality OBEDIENCE CLASSIC JUDGES Ms. Ellen Beasley, #93281 Mrs. Aimee P. Kincaid, #91226 97 Hoot Owl Lane 6550 Beth Road Siler City, NC 27344-6806 Orlando, FL 32824-8977 Mr. Kenneth Kincaid, #91228 Mr. Charles Marcantonio, #90224 6550 Beth Road 1467 Pashote Court Orlando, FL 32824-8977 Milpitas, CA 95035-3102 Mr. William R. Parrill, Jr., #34043 Ms. Lora L. Seale, #3934 5966 Henderson Road 5367 Pecan Place Drive Waynesville, OH 45068-8321 McKinney, TX 75071-7039 Ms. Kathleen A. Sweet, #92976 Mrs. Karen Wrey, #43294 6659 Jennings Road 22 Honeysuckle Court Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9695 Stormville, NY 12582-5339 3 JUNIORS CLASSIC JUDGES Mrs. Louise C. Botko, #6033 Mr. Rick Cox, #82515 4516 Vincent Ave S 4224 Jace Court Minneapolis, MN 55410-1528 Estero, FL 33928-2152 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 individual runs only for personal use. Award photos will follow the completion of each competition. Award recipients are requested to wait for photographs. A group photo will be taken for the top four placements in each class and a group photo of the First Place winners in the classes immediately following the Award Ceremony. 4 EMERGENCY SERVICES Fire/Ambulance/Police Dial ~ 911 VETERINARY SERVICES Lake Alfred Animal Hospital 105 E Alfred St, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 (863) 956-5700 Lakealfredanimalhospital.com Directions to the Veterinary Emergency Clinic (5.2 miles from show site) (Hours after 6:00 p.m. Friday to 7:30 a.m. Monday Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida 2080 Principal Row, Orlando, FL 32837 (407) 438-4449 Start our going Southeast (1 mile) on International Drive toward Convention Way. Merge onto SR-528 East – Toll Road via the ramp on the left toward Int. Airport/Cocoa/Florida’s Turnpike (3.2 miles). Take Exit 4 towards US 17/Florida Turnpike/US 92/US 441 (.03 mile). Merge onto Consulate Dr. (.04 mile). Turn right onto So. Orange Blossom Trail/US 441 (.01 mile). Take the 1st right onto Principal Row (.01 mile). Clinic is on the left. #2080. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. A copy of a dog’s vaccination record, including a current rabies certificate, must be present for all dogs at the event. Mark Your Calendars Now!! The 8th AKC Obedience Classic & The 10th AKC Juniors Classic will be held in Orlando, Florida December 12 & 13, 2020 5 December 2019 This year marks the 7th AKC Obedience Classic and 9th AKC Juniors Classic, where handler and dog teams will perform in obedience and rally. The AKC’s vision was to bring handlers and dogs of all ages and skill levels from across the country to showcase their teamwork in these two sports. The Classic events will have teams who may just be starting their competition career, up to teams who have been performing in AKC events for many years. All have come to Orlando, Florida to showcase AKC Obedience and Rally in one location. These events are a way for those at the beginning of their journey to show the spectators what some basic obedience training can do for the bond between you and your dog, and for the teams that have been training for some time to share their experience with others; all through sportsmanship and camaraderie. The “Classic” as it is known, is a display of dogs that have been trained to behave in the home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs. This AKC event takes the term “good dog” to a higher level. Competitive obedience encourages owners to develop deeper relationships with their dogs through a series of exercises, from the basic “sit” and “come” to more challenging tasks of retrieving and jumping on command. Accuracy and precision are essential, but the natural movement of the handler and the willingness and happiness of the dog make for a winning combination. This year in the AKC Obedience Classic, we will have 244 teams performing with handlers from 30 states showing 67 breeds. Handler and dog teams must have qualified over a year-long period to be eligible to enter the AKC Obedience Classic in one of the four classes offered, that progress in difficulty; Novice, Open, Utility and Masters. These teams will compete multiple times over the two-day competition until an ultimate winner in each class is crowned. In the AKC Juniors Obedience Classic, there are 26 Juniors participating with 32 dogs and in the AKC Junior Rally Classic there are 30 Juniors participating with 37 dogs. The AKC Juniors Classic is an event open to any Junior who is under 18 years of age on the first day of the event. At these events, the Juniors will qualify for points in the AKC Junior Recognition Program for participating, and those who earn 6 qualifying scores will have those added to their dog’s AKC record toward new titles. The Juniors range in age from 10 to 17 years and have entered 39 unique dogs for 169 entries.