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Nihon Ken Invitational Japanese Akita Club of America Licensed by the United Kennel Club NIHON KEN INVITATIONAL Native Japanese Breed Conformation Show Arthur Johnson Park 1200 W 170th St, Gardena, CA 90247 THIS IS AN OUTDOOR SHOW Pre-Entry Deadline Pre-entries must be received by October 24TH, 2015 NO TEMPORARY LISTING (TL) NUMBERS AVAILABLE AT THIS SHOW. SEE BACK PAGE. www.akita-inu.com Japanese Akita Club of America Officers President ............................................................... Sean Nollan Vice President ...................................................Judy Takamatsu Treasurer .................................................................. Tim Wilder Secretary .............................................................. Carol Speier Director ................................................................. Julia Cooper Director ...........................................................Claire Matthews Director ...............................................................Rich Quesada Director ........................................................... Hope Yoneshige Event Committee Event Chairperson ............................................... Sean Nollan Judges Committee ................................................ Sean Nollan Premium Listing ...............................................Claire Matthews Ribbons & Awards ............................................... Sean Nollan Hospitality ................................................................ Henry Fox Chief Ring Steward ............................................................. TBA Rescue Donations Drive...................................................... TBA Silent Auction ...................................................................... TBA Costume Contest & Parade ...........................Claire Matthews Event Secretary This is a specialty show. Entries will LeAnna Fox ST only be accepted from these UKC 2319 W 241 Street breeds: Lomita, CA 90717 (310) 418-1478 Akita Hokkaido [email protected] Japanese Akita Jindo Kai Kishu Event Veterinarian Shiba Shikoku VCA Veterinary Care Center Pre-entries must be received by 15926 Hawthorne Blvd October 24TH, 2015 Lawndale, CA 90260 (310) 542-8018 No TL numbers issued at show. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for NIHON KEN INVITATIONAL UKC DOG SHOW SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2015 ENTRY INFORMATION ELIGIBILITY 1. Dogs must be permanently registered with UKC or have a Temporary Listing (TL) number by the closing date and time in order to enter. No exceptions will be made. 2. Only these UKC breeds are eligible for entry at this show: Akita, Hokkaido, Japanese Akita, Kai, Kishu, Shiba, Shikoku, and Jindo. 3. Entries for ineligible dogs will be returned. CLASS CHANGE/CORRECTION OF ENTRY 1. Owners are responsible for the accuracy of information in the entry forms, regardless of who may make such errors. Owners and exhibitors are responsible for correcting any errors in their entry. 2. Dogs that have completed the requirements for a title after the closing of entries may be transferred from the entered class to another class for which the dog is now eligible, provided that a request for transfer is made in writing to UKC no later than one-half hour prior to the start of any regular judging at the show. 3. All other corrections to entries must be made in writing to the Event Secretary no later than one-half hour prior to the start of any regular judging at the show. SCHEDULING CONFLICTS FOR DOGS 1. Exhibitors are responsible for being available for judging at the scheduled time. 2. Every possible effort will be made to accommodate exhibitors who have dogs entered in different conformation rings, but judges are not required to wait for dogs. Exhibitors are advised to pick up their armbands as early as possible and to notify stewards in all rings affected by a conflict so that judges may more easily work around any conflicts. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Junior Showmanship shall consist of the following classes: 1. Pee-Wee. 2 years and under 4 years of age. 2. Sub-Junior. 4 years and under 8 years of age. 3. Pre-Junior. 6 years and under 8 years of age. 4. Junior Classes. 8 years and under 13 years of age. a. Novice Junior. This class is for any Junior member who has never earned a Best Junior Handler award or who has not earned three first place wins from the Novice Junior class. b. Open Junior. This class is for any Junior member who has earned a Best Junior Handler award (over an Open Junior or Open Senior) from the Novice Junior class or who has earned three first place wins from the Novice Junior class. 5. Senior Classes. 13 years of age and under 19 years of age. a. Novice Senior. This class is for any Senior member who has never earned a Best Junior Handler award or who has not earned three first place wins from the Novice Junior or Novice Senior class. b. Open Senior. This class is for any Senior member who has earned a Best Junior Handler award (over an Open Junior or Open Senior) from the Junior class or Novice Senior Class, or who has earned three first place wins from the Novice Senior class. 6. Best Junior Handler. Best Junior Handler class shall consist of the first place winner from the Novice Junior class, the Open Junior Class, the Novice Senior Class and the Open Senior Class. CONFORMATION 1. Males are judged before Females. 2. Points are awarded to the winners of the following classes offered for UKC recognized breeds that are eligible for conformation: Puppy, Junior, Intermediate, Adult, and Breeder/Handler, Best Male of Variety, Best Male, Best Female of Variety, Best Female, and Best of Winners. NON-LICENSED CLASSES The following non-licensed classes are offered at these events. When non-licensed classes are offered, they must be run in accordance with the procedures outlined in the current Official UKC Rules and Regulations. 1. Novice Puppy. Novice puppy will be judged immediately following Best of Breed judging for that breed. Novice Puppy Groups are not offered at this show. 2. Stud Dog / Brood Bitch. Each entry shall consist of a stud dog or brood bitch and at least two but not more than four dogs produced by that dog. The progeny must be at least three months of age and may include both sexes. At least two of the progeny must be entered in the licensed classes. Entries shall be made in the name of the stud dog or brood bitch. Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible to compete in these classes but not as progeny. 3. Veteran. This class consists of dogs seven years of age or older and shall be divided by sex. The Judge shall give up to four placements, where possible, in this class. The Best Veteran Male shall compete with the Best Veteran Female for Best Veteran of Breed. Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible to compete in this class. 4. Group Competition. Only Northern Group will be offered at this show. Group competition shall include the Best of Breed winners from each of the Northern breeds with licensed class entries in the show. Don’t forget to bring shade and plenty of water! Conformation Classes See UKC rules for further class descriptions. http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/WebPages/DogEvents/Rules LICENSED CLASSES Regular and Altered offered at all shows. Puppy 6 months to under 1 year Junior 1 year to under 2 years Intermediate (Senior) 2 years to under 3 years Adult 3 years and older Breeder/Handler 6 months and older, handled by breeder of record or member of immediate family Best Male / Female 1ST place male/female from each Reserve Best Male / Female class above Best of Winners Best Male and Best Female Champion Champions Grand Champion Grand Champions Best of Breed Best of Winners, Best Champion, and Best Grand Champion NON-LICENSED CLASSES Offered at all shows. Novice Puppy 3 months to under 6 months Stud Dog / Brood Bitch Dog with 2 to 4 progeny also entered in regular licensed classes, may be altered Veteran 7 years and older, may be altered Group Best of Breed from each breed We will have a Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and Parade during the lunch break! All dogs entered in the conformation show are eligible to participate. Junior Showmanship Classes See UKC rules for further class descriptions. http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/WebPages/DogEvents/Rules Pee-Wee 2 years to under 4 years Sub-Junior 4 years to under 6 years Pre-Junior 6 years to under 8 years Novice Junior 8 years to under 13 years Open Junior 8 years to under 13 years Novice Senior 13 years up to including 18 years Open Senior 13 years up to including 18 years Best Junior Handler 1ST from each class above Judges and Assignments This show is conformation only. Only the following breeds are eligible for entry: Akita, Hokkaido, Japanese Akita, Jindo, Kai, Kishu, Shiba, or Shikoku. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2015 - SHOW 1 Helayne Parker - Ring 1 Junior Showmanship Conformation (all breeds) Northern Group Show Times SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2015 - SHOW 1 Day of Show Entries & Check-In 7:30 am - 8:30 am Junior Showmanship 9:00 am Breed Judging After Junior Showmanship, alphabetical by breed Altered Breed Judging After each breed Lunch & Costume Contest 12:00 pm or after breed judging Group & Altered Group After lunch IMPORTANT ENTRY INFORMATION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Pre-Entry Bargain Entry Fees JACA is offering $20 bargain entry fees for pre-entry in licensed conformation classes. Remember, your entries must be received no later than October 24TH, 2015. You must include payment in the amount of $20 per dog for the pre-entry bargain. There must be no omissions or illegible information on your entries in order to take advantage
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