ENTRIES CLOSE at 6:00 pm CDT, Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Italian Club of America, Inc. Offi cers After which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered, or substituted President ...... Debbie Wolfenbarger except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Shows 1st Vice-President ...... Darlene Wallace 2nd Vice-President ...... Janet Beckett PREMIUM LIST Treasurer ...... Marsha Pugh Revised 8/6/14 - Stud Dog/Brood Bitch Entry Fee Board Secretary...... James R Steele Corresponding Secretary...... Lilian Barber 2014 National Specialty Show [email protected] The 2014 IGCA National Specialty show is dedicated to the memory of Board of Directors William Cooper. Mary Ellen LaRochelle, Cecilia Resnick, Kathy Schwartzenberger, Mary Ann Smart

AKC Delegate Carole Plesur

Event Committee National Specialty Chair ...... Bob Steele ...... Futurity Chair ...... Rebecca Krell Obedience Chair...... Melissa Hennen Rally Chair ...... Melissa Hennen Agility Chair ...... Melissa Hennen The Offi cers of the club and Members of the Board of Directors.

Italian Greyhound Club of America, Inc. Committee Chairs Member of the Fun Match...... Janet Beckett Welcome Party ...... Sharon McKay September 23-25, 2014 Trophies ...... Darlene Wallace Silent Auction ...... Jessica Hekl, Cyndi Bulk Specialty Show and Obedience Trial #2014176302 Top 20 Event...... Kathy Schwartzenberger Junior Showmanship #2014176303 Coursing ...... Jack Downing Sweepstakes #2014176306 Specialty Merchandise ...... Carol Smith, Mary Hughes, Karen Muller Futurity #2014176306 Catalog Advertising...... Jeannie Love Vendors ...... Debbie Fuxa Rally Trial #2014176305 Rescue Parade ...... Joan Carnes Parade of Titleholders...... Justin Flosi Special Attraction - AKC National Owner-Handled Series Competition RV Parking ...... Greg Wallace Judges Education ...... Cese Resnick Health Clinics...... Layle Griffi on Purina Event Center Announcer ...... Robert Schwartzenberger 300 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO 63039 Breeder Seminar ...... Karen Thayne Banquet ...... Kristi Crouch Live Auction Top 20 ...... Cece Resnick Show Hours: 7 am to 30 minutes after the completion of judging Show Secretary Indoors — Unbenched Carolyn Johnson Lab Tested Secretary Services

Certifi cation 632 N Forest Ave 314-395-9950 (Tel) Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club Webster Groves, MO 63119 314-222-9212 (FAX) for holding this event under American Kennel Club Rules http://www.labtestedsecretary.com [email protected] and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary Veterinarians On Call Judges Pacifi c Animal Hospital Mrs Virginia Kinion #5693 ...... 2729 Stonewall Station, St Charles, MO 450 West Flier Dr, Pacifi c, MO Ms Marsha Pugh ...... PO Box 787, Hughesville, MD 636-257-2100 Mrs Sari Brewster Tietjen #2280 ...... 153 E Market St, Rhinebeck, NY Directions: At main gate, turn right on Highway MM. Then turn right on Highway 100. Cross Ms Deb Wolfenbarger ...... 1055 S Lilac Ave, Rialto, CA over Highway 44. Turn left on Highway 66W for 2.7 miles. Then turn right on Flier Dr. Clinic is third building on the right. Assignments John Stoltz, DMV, Washington Veterinary Clinic Conformation Sari Brewster Tietjen 5585 Highway 100, Washington, MO Junior Showmanship Sari Brewster Tietjen Offi ce Hours: M-Th 8 am - 7 pm 636-239-5445 Puppy Sweepstakes Deb Wolfenbarger After Hours: 636-239-5990 Veteran Sweepstakes Deb Wolfenbarger Directions: At main gate, turn right onto Hwy MM. Turn right on Hwy 100. West on I-44 to Futurity Marsha Pugh Exit 251 Hwy 100. West on Hwy 100 8 miles to Brookview Dr intersection. Turn right on Obedience Virginia Kinion Brookview Dr and then immediately right into the clinic. Rally Virginia Kinion

Show Photographer Entry Fees Jumoke Photography — Bryan and Laurie Gregory First Conformation entry per dog ...... $30.00 17021 NE 185th St, Woodinville, WA 98072 Each additional Conformation entry of the same dog ...... $21.00 http://www.jumoke.com/photo Puppy, Bred-By or Veteran Class entry ...... $26.00 [email protected] Stud Dog, Brood Bitch or Brace entry ...... see page 5 Junior Showmanship ...... FREE Sweepstakes ...... $21.00 Futurity...... $21.00 Rescue Parade ...... FREE Vendor Space Parade of Titleholders...... $10.00 Booth space is 10’ x 10’ at $25.00 per day per space by reservation only. Each Obedience entry per dog ...... $26.00 Each additional Obedience entry of the same dog ...... $13.00 For vendors interested in a booth for the specialty days only, contact: Each Rally entry per dog ...... $26.00 Each additional Rally entry of the same dog ...... $13.00 Debbie Fuxa 2657 FM 1139 When a dog is entered in more than one class, the highest priced class is considered the fi rst entry. Rockwall, TX 75032 [email protected] Includes $0.50 AKC Recording Fee and $3.00 AKC Service Fee for each Recordable Conformation and 972-771-1217 Obedience classes and $3.50 AKC Recording Fee for fi rst entry and $3.00 AKC Recording Fee for each additional entry for Rallly classes. Vendors for the specialty days only will be allowed to set up near the show ring. Make checks payable to IGCA. Mail entries with fees in US Funds to Lab Tested Secretary Services For vendors interested in coming in for the weekend before the specialty week, please 632 N Forest Ave contact: Webster Groves, MO 63119

Ron Girth 417-818-2776 FAX entries will be accepted with payment by credit card (MC/Visa/Discover). FAX your entries to 314-222-9212. You must include the cardholder’s name and billing address SORRY, THERE CAN BE NO DOG FOOD BOOTHS ON PURINA PROPERTY (including zipcode), credit card number, expiration date, and 3 digit security code. FAX entries will be charged a 5% service fee for processing. FAX forms are available at http:// www.labtestedsecretary.com. You must waive the signature requirement for delivery services, if applicable. Confi rmation of entry will be sent via email if an email address is included on the entry form. For additional show information, visit the specialty website at http://www.igca2014.com Classifi cation AKC National Owner-Handler Series Conformation The AKC National Owner-Handled Series is a non-titling competition for that are Regular Classes exhibited by their owners that are not professional handlers. All dogs that are owner-handled Puppy, Dogs Puppy, Bitches and are not owned, co-owned or exhibited by professional handlers* meet the requirements 6 months & under 9 months 6 months & under 9 months for this competition. Exhibitors must declare their dog is Owner-Handled eligible at the time 9 months & under 12 months 9 months & under 12 months of entry using the check box on the entry form. Eligible dogs will be identifi ed by an asterisk Twelve to Eighteen months, Dogs Twelve to Eighteen months, Bitches in the steward’s book and the catalog. Dogs must be handled throughout the breed level Amateur Owner Handler, Dogs Amateur Owner Handler, Bitches competition for the regular show by an eligible owner. Professional handlers, household Bred-By-Exhibitor, Dogs Bred-By-Exhibitor, Bitches members and assistants to current professional handlers may not exhibit the dog in any American-bred, Dogs American-bred, Bitches breed competition during the entire show. Owner-Handled Best of Breed will be selected Open, Dogs Open, Bitches from the dogs that are eligible to compete in the Best of Breed competition including Winners WINNERS, DOG WINNERS, BITCH Dog, Winners Bitch and winners of the non-regular classes. Best of Breed Competition *Professional handlers are defi ned as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers’ organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or Non-Regular Classes - single dog entries represented themselves as handling dogs for pay or received payment for handling a dog. Veteran Class (7 yrs & Under 9 yrs) - For Dogs or Bitches at least seven (7) years and under nine (9) years of age on the day of the show. Veteran Class (9 yrs & Under 11 yrs) - For Dogs or Bitches at least nine (9) years and under Puppy Sweepstakes eleven (11) years of age on the day of the show. Requirements for Puppy Sweepstakes Veteran Class (11 yrs & Older) - For Dogs or Bitches at least eleven (11) years of age on the Open to any purebred at least six (6) months of age and under eighteen day of the show. (18) months of age on the day of the show. Dogs entered in any Puppy Sweepstakes class BEST VETERAN DOG must also be entered in a Regular conformation class. AKC Champions of Record may be BEST VETERAN BITCH entered in these classes. Dogs may not be shown by anyone who earns any part of his/her living from handling dogs, unless co-owned by this person or his/her immediate family. At the Non-Regular Classes - multiple dog entries completion of the individual class judging, each of the class winners shall be brought back to Stud Dog Class* - For Stud Dogs and at least two but no more than four of their Get. Stud Dogs the ring for awarding of Best in Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite to Best in Sweepstakes. must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and must be shown in the ring with their Get.The Stud Dog cannot be shown as the Get of another Stud Dog. Owner of the Stud Dog need Classifi cation for Puppy Sweepstakes not necessarily be owner of Get. Get only to be judged based on merits of the Get. Each Puppy Dog, 6 months & Under 9 months Puppy Bitch, 6 months & Under 9 months dog making up the Get must be individually entered in one of the Regular classes, Best Puppy Dog, 9 months & Under 12 months Puppy Bitch, 9 months & Under 12 months of Breed Competition or a Non-Regular class (other than Stud Dog) at this show. Fee Junior Dog, 12 months & Under 15 months Junior Bitch, 12 months & Under 15 months is $26.00 for the Stud Dog if not entered in another class; $14.00 as an additional entry. Junior Dog, 15 months & Under 18 months Junior Bitch, 15 months & Under 18 months Brood Bitch Class* - Same as Stud Dog except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get. Veteran Sweepstakes * Chapter 11, Section 8 of the “Rules Applying to Dog Shows” provides that a neutered male Requirements for Veteran Sweepstakes may be entered as a Stud Dog in the Stud Dog Class and a spayed female may be Open to any purebred Italian Greyhound seven (7) years of age or older on the day of entered as a Brood Bitch in the Brood Bitch class. the show. Dogs entered in Veteran Sweepstakes class need not be entered in a Regular Brace Class (Two dogs, one or more common owner) - Require a fee of $26.00 (or $14.00 conformation class. AKC Champions of Record may be entered in these classes. Neutered as an additional entry) for the Brace as a UNIT. The dogs comprising a Brace must be dogs and spayed bitches may be entered in this class. At the completion of the individual named at time of entry. If a dog which is to be part of the Brace is not entered in another class judging, each of the class winners shall be brought back to the ring for awarding of Best class, it must be entered for “Brace Class Only” fee $26.00 per dog. In making entries in Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite to Best in Sweepstakes. for “Brace Class Only” full particulars must be given for each dog on individual regular entry forms. An entry form for a dog entered in another class and entered as part of a Classifi cation for Veteran Sweepstakes Brace must be marked accordingly in the space provided for Additional classes. If more Dog, 7 years & Under 9 years Bitch, 7 years & Under 9 years than one Brace is entered by the same owner, the dogs comprising each Brace must be Dog, 9 years & Under 11 years Bitch, 9 years & Under 11 years so designated, “Brace No 1”, “Brace No 2”, etc. Dog, 11 years & Older Bitch, 11 years & Older

All Sweepstakes — Division of Entry Money as Prizes The club will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. Distribution of the remainder depends ***Points for Reserve*** upon the number of entries in each class and will be allocated by the following schedule of The Italian Greyhound Club of America, Inc. will award at its National Specialty a three point the percent of the remainder for each class. major to Reserve Winners Dog if the Regular Class Dog entry is twice the required num- Placement 1 entry 2 entries 3 entries 4+ entries ber for a fi ve point major in the division where the National Specialty is held. First place 100% 60% 50% 40% The Italian Greyhound Club of America, Inc. will award at its National Specialty a three point Second place — 40% 30% 30% major to Reserve Winners Bitch if the Regular Class Bitch entry is twice the required Third place — — 20% 20% number for a fi ve point major in the division where the National Specialty is held. Fourth place — — — 10% Futurity Junior Showmanship Requirements for Futurity Novice Class - This shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 Dogs must be from a litter which was nominated in a proper and timely fashion. Dogs must years old on the day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) have been individually nominated before it reached the age of 4 (four) months. Dogs shown fi rst place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member in Futurity need not be entered on one of the Regular classes. Indicate your Futurity class show. with age division in the space provided for “Additional Classes.” Open Class - 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 fi rst place awards in a Novice Classifi cation for Futurity Class in a licensed or member show, with competition present in the Novice class. Puppy Dog, 6 months & Under 9 months Puppy Bitch, 6 months & Under 9 months Master Class - This class will be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under Puppy Dog, 9 months & Under 12 months Puppy Bitch, 9 months & Under 12 months 18 years on the day of the show, and who have won the 10 fi rst place wins in an Open Junior Dog, 12 months & Under 15 months Junior Bitch, 12 months & Under 15 months class with competition to be eligible to enter the Limited Class Competition. The calendar Junior Dog, 15 months & Under 18 months Junior Bitch, 15 months & Under 18 months for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC Eukanuba National Championship. Division of Nomination Fees as Prizes Junior, Intermediate and Senior Classes. Each of the regular classes may be divided by The club will retain 35% of the nomination fees for expenses. Distribution of the remainder age into Junior, Intermediate and Senior Classes, provided the division is specifi ed in the depends upon the number of entries in each class and will be allocated by the following premium list. A Junior Class shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and schedule of the percent of the remainder for each class. under 12 years old on the day of the show. The Intermediate Class shall be for boys and Best in Futurity - 60% divided as follows: girls who are at least 12 years old and under 15 years old on the day of the show. The Breeder of Record ...... 50% Senior Class shall be for boys and girls who are at least 15 years old and under 18 years Owner of Record ...... 30% old on the day of the show. Stud Owner of Record ...... 20% National Specialty Show — Offered Classes Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Futurity - 40% divided as follows Novice Junior, Novice Intermediate, Novice Senior, Breeder of Record ...... 50% Open Junior, Open Intermediate, Open Senior, Master Owner of Record ...... 30% BEST JUNIOR Stud Owner of Record ...... 20% Handlers must include their AKC Junior Handler Number on each entry. You may obtain your junior identifi cation number by visiting the AKC online at www.akc.org or calling the AKC, Division of Entry Money as Prizes Event Records Department, 919-816-3776. The club will retain 35% of the entry fees for expenses. Distribution of the remainder depends upon the number of entries in each class and will be allocated by the following schedule of Parade of Titleholders the percent of the remainder for each class. Eligibility: Dogs entered in this class may or may not be entered in a regular class of this Placement 1 entry 2 entries 3 entries 4+ entries show; however, all dogs must be holders of either an American Kennel Club Champion of Re- First place 100% 60% 50% 40% cord Title and/or Performance Title. The class will not be judged and each entry will receive Second place — 40% 30% 30% the Special Prize of a Rosette with the dog’s name. Third place — — 20% 20% Fourth place — — — 10% All placements will be divided as follows: 60% to Breeder of Record, 40% to Owner of Record. IGCA 2014 National Specialty Logo

Obedience Regular Classes Novice A, Novice B, Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B Optional Titling Classes Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Pre-Novice, Graduate Novice, Pre-Open, Graduate Open, Pre-Utility, Versatility

Rally National Logo was designed by Katarzyna Mijakowska – Firewire Rally Ring Size: 50’ x 50’ And graciously donated by Stelios Viennas – Satori Racers Regular Classes Novice A, Novice B, Advanced A, Advanced B, Excellent A, Excellent B Don’t forget to order your Specialty items from the IGCA 2014 National Specialty website at www.igca2014.com. All items ordered prior to August 17, 2014 will be available to Jump Height Order pick up at Purina Farms. No shipping charges will apply. If you order after the August Obedience and Rally classes will be run tall-to-short. Every effort will be made to accommodate 17, 2014 cut off date, they will be shipped to you. Shipping charges will apply. handlers with multiple dogs in the same class. A limited number of items will be for sale at the National Specialty. Obedience and Rally Transfers If you have any questions, please e-mail or call: Transfers will be allowed according to AKC Regulations, provided that the written request is Mary Hughes, [email protected] or 609-914-4981 received at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the trial. Tentative Schedule of Events Ribbons / Rosettes All events at Purina Farms unless otherwise noted. Conformation / Obedience / Rally Regular classes Sunday, Sep 21 LGRA Straight Racing First Prize ...... Blue Rosette Second Prize ...... Red Rosette Monday, Sep 22 AKC/ASFA Third Prize ...... Yellow Rosette Welcome Party - 5:00 pm, Holiday Inn Fourth Prize ...... White Rosette Fun Match entry deadline - 5:30 pm Non-Regular classes Fun Match - 6:00 pm, Holiday Inn First Prize ...... Rose Rosette Board of Directors Meeting - Evening, Holiday Inn Second Prize ...... Brown Rosette Tuesday, Sep 23 Sweepstakes - Morning Third Prize ...... Light Green Rosette General Membership Meeting - Following Sweepstakes Fourth Prize ...... Gray Rosette Agility Trial - Morning Obedience Trial - Afternoon Conformation Rally Trial - Afternoon Winners ...... Purple Rosette Futurity - Afternoon Reserve Winners ...... Purple & White Rosette Health Clinics, Dr Scott Echols, UC Davis - Genetic tests, patella Best of Winners ...... Blue & White Rosette checks, and microchips Best of Breed ...... Purple & Gold Rosette Judges’ seminar - Afternoon, Cecilia Resnick Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed ...... Red & White Rosette Health Seminar, Drs Scott Echols and Layle Griffi oen - Select...... Light Blue & White Rosette IG Genetic Tests: What is Available and What The Future May Judge’s Award of Merit ...... Green Rosette Hold The judge may select, at his/her discretion, up to 10%, but no more than 7, of the superior quality Health Seminar, Karen Thayne - specimens from the Intersex competition. These would not include those exhibits previ- The ABCs of Genetics and The Italian Greyhound ously awarded Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed or Select Dog/Bitch. Wednesday, Sep 24 Junior Showmanship - Morning AKC Owner-Handler Series Dogs - Morning Best Owner-Handled ...... Magenta & Black Rosette Bitches - Morning/Afternoon Top 20 - Evening Junior Showmanship Thursday, Sep 25 Parade of Titleholders - Morning Best Junior...... Rose & Green Rosette Rescue Parade - Morning Intersex - Morning Puppy Sweepstakes Banquet - Evening Best in Sweepstakes ...... Pink & Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex ...... Lavender Rosette

Veteran Showmanship Best in Sweepstakes ...... Pink & Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex ...... Lavender Rosette

Futurity Best in Futurity...... Pink & Green Rosette SILENT AUCTION Best of Opposite Sex ...... Lavender Rosette

If anyone has any items they would like to donate to the silent Obedience auction for the 2014 national specialty, please contact Jessica Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes ...... Blue & Gold Rosette Hekl at: Highest Combined Score in Open B & Utility ...... Blue & Green Rosette Qualifying Score in Regular classes ...... Dark Green Ribbon 512 Oak Tree Road Rally Palisades, NY 10964 Qualifying Score in Regular classes ...... Dark Green Ribbon [email protected] Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B ...... Blue & Green Rosette 917-763-5617

Items will be accepted up to the day of the banquet. Prizes Qualifi ers ...... Obedience Magnet Conformation Offered by the Italian Greyhound Club of America Best of Breed ...... Stained Glass Clock with IG Head Offered by Gregg & Darlene Wallace, Deerfi eld Italian Rally Best of Opposite ...... Stained Glass Mirror with IG Head Qualifi ers ...... Rally Magnet Offered by Susan Salladay, Resounding Italian Greyhounds Offered by Valley of the Sun Italian Greyhound Club Best of Winners ...... Stained Glass Rosette with IG Head Offered by Meredith Manning Select Dog ...... Stained Glass Nightlight with IG Head Offered by Joe and Carolyn Landrum Purina is pleased to be the offi cial sponsor. Select Bitch...... Stained Glass Nightlight with IG Head Purina. ® Chosen by Champions. ® Offered by Joe and Carolyn Landrum Winners Dog ...... Stained Glass Picture Frame with IG Head Conformation Offered by Mary Hughes Best of Breed ...... Purina Pro Plan Best In Show Grooming Bag Reserve Winners Dog ...... Stained Glass Ornament Best of Opposite ...... Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffl e Bag Offered by Karen Gibson Select Dog/Bitch ...... Purina Pro Plan Blanket Winners Bitch ...... Stained Glass Picture Frame with IG Head Winners Dog/Bitch ...... Purina Pro Plan Barrel Bag and Grooming Towel Offered by Mary Hughes Class Winners ...... Purina Pro Plan Small Thermal Sack Reserve Winners Bitch ...... Stained Glass Ornament Offered by the Italian Greyhound Club of America Junior Showmanship Award of Merit ...... Stained Glass Ornament Best Junior Handler ...... Purina Pro Plan Grooming Towel Offered by Karen Gibson, Valley of the Sun Italian Greyhound Club, and Carol Wiedmer Class Winners: First ...... 5” x 7” Italian Greyhound Print Sweepstakes Class Winners: Second-Fourth...... 4” x 6” Italian Greyhound Print Best Puppy in Sweepstakes ...... Purina Pro Plan Blanket Bred-By-Exhibitor offered by Audrey Sutton and Lilian Barber Best Veteran in Sweepstakes ...... Purina Pro Plan Blanket All other classes offered by Anne Marie Shute Obedience AKC Owner-Handler Series High in Trial...... Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffl e Bag Best Owner-Handled ...... Stained Glass Ornament Class Winners ...... Purina Pro Plan Travel Coffee Mug Offered by Italian Greyhound Club of America Rally Junior Showmanship Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B ... Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffl e Bag Best Junior Handler ...... Stained Glass Ornament Qualifi ers ...... Purina Pro Plan Small Thermal Sack Offered by Jennifer Graves All prizes, if not awarded in the ring, must be picked up during the event at the Purina booth. Presentation Puppy Sweepstakes of the winning ribbon is required. Purina reserves the right to make prize substitutions of equal or greater Best Puppy in Sweepstakes ...... Stained Glass Rosette with IG Head value in the event a specifi c listed prize is not available. Offered by Paula Knight - Templar Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes ...... Stained Glass Picture Frame with IG Head Offered by Barry and Connie Tompkins - Bar Con Trophy Fund Donors Veteran Sweepstakes Anne Marie Shute Gregg and Darlene Wallace Best Veteran in Sweepstakes ...... Stained Glass Rosette with IG Head Mary Hughes Karen Gibson Offered by Mary Jo Smith in memory of Elizibeth, Willow & Neil Annette McCarthy and Tawn Sinclair - La Page Justin Flosi Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes ...... Stained Glass Picture Frame with IG Head Barry and Connie Tompkins - Bar Con Joe and Carolyn Landrum Offered by Italian Greyhound Club of America Audrey Sutton Valley of the Sun Italian Greyhound Club Mary Jo Smith Meredith Manning Futurity Susan Salladay Paula Knight Best in Futurity...... Stained Glass Picture Frame with IG Head Offered by Deerfi eld Italian Greyhounds Bob Steele and Ron Johnson Jeannie Love Best of Opposite in Futurity ...... Stained Glass Nightlight with IG Head Daniel Lewitzke Lilian Barber Offered by Barry and Connie Tompkins - Bar Con Jennifer Graves Sharon McKay Barb Sanders Sondra Katz Obedience High in Trial...... Stained Glass Picture Frame with IG Head Offered by Daniel Lewitzke Class Winners: First ...... 5” x 7” Italian Greyhound Print Class Winners: Second-Fourth...... 4” x 6” Italian Greyhound Print Offered by Anne Marie Shute IGCA Trophy Donations Notice to Exhibitors The Show Site will be available to exhibitors at 9:00 am, Monday, September 22, 2014. All vendors, exhibitors, equipment and dogs must be removed from the building following Best in Show judging on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Please help support the 2014 trophy table (trophies have already been purchased) The Italian Greyhound Club of America, Inc,. its board and members and Nestle Purina Farms will not be by pledging a class or two or three to make the 2014 national specialty one to responsible for the loss or damage to any dog exhibited or for possessions of any exhibitor, whether the results of an accident or any other cause. It is distinctly understood that every dog at the show is remember! in the care and custody of his owner or handler during the entire time the dog is in the show area or grounds at Purina Farms. The welfare of an exhibitor’s child is assumed to be the responsibility of the Deadline for donations with your name listed in the show catalog is July 20, 2014. exhibitor. It is distinctly understood that exhibitors will exercise control and restraint over their children on the days of the show. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dog(s), guests and children. Any exhibitor whose dog(s), guests or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe behavior may, at the discretion of the Show Committee, be asked to leave the show Class(es) ______site. In such case, no refund of fees paid will be made. All dogs must be crated in hotel rooms at all times. Please do not allow your dog to run loose in your room. Exhibitors will be charged by the hotel for any damage caused by any dog to the room. General Trophy Fund Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their own dogs at all times. Please be a good citizen and help keep this wonderful location available for other dog shows. ANY IG “ACCIDENT” THAT HAPPENS MUST BE TAKE CARE OF IMMEDIATELY - WHETHER IT WAS CAUSED BY YOUR DOG OR ONE BELONGING TO SOMEONE ELSE! If the class(es) specifi ed above is not available, please make the All exhibitors and spectators must do everything to keep this establishment clean. All rights to televise, videotape, advertise, photograph, promote or otherwise exploit this event are vested donation to the General Trophy Fund. ______in the Club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the showgrounds at any time while the shows are in progress, do by attend- ing these shows or participating therein, grant to the Club the right to photograph, televise, videotape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ ______Dogs must be ready for judging and need be present only for scheduled judging. Dogs will be released if not needed for further judging. The Club will not be responsible or obligated to furnish any service for notifying exhibitors or their agents of Breed or Class judging. Judges need not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring. The Club reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. All trophies must be claimed the day of the show - none will be mailed. Name ______The show-giving Club, the Show Secretary, their agents, employees, etc., assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assume no responsibility for injury to children. Address ______All dogs must be held on leash or confi ned to their crates at all times except when in the ring being judged, in an exercise pen or when in the designated warm-up area. The use of spiked or other special training collars will not be permitted on the show premises. City, State & Zipcode ______No un-entered dogs or puppies under six (6) months of age are permitted at the show site. Overnight crating of Italian Greyhounds at the Purina Event Center will not be allowed. Dogs allowed in rings during judging only. Telephone Number ______All checks issued as prizes are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Lost, stolen and/or misplaced checks will not be replaced, Checks are valid for 90 days. The Show Secretary is not able to cash checks. Returned checks/declined credit or debit cards do not constitute a valid entry. There will be a $30.00 Email Address ______returned check fee. Entry fee will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualifi ed, excused by Veterinarian or judge or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’s recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites and any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. No entry fees will be refunded if the Show cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbance, PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO fi re, extreme and/or dangerous weather conditions, an Act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, strikes or any other cause beyond the control of the Club of the Show Secretary. IGCA No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifi es any condition as to its acceptance. Entries will not be accepted without fees, signature or the “Agreement” on the reverse side of the Of- fi cial AKC Entry Form. Changes, additions or corrections to entry forms must be received in writing prior to close of entries. SEND TO (WITH THIS FORM): Refunds of less than $13.00 will not be issued. Since bitches in season cannot compete in AKC Obedience or Rally trials, the club will refund all but $5.00 of the entry fee for bitches unable to compete for that reason. The Show Secretary must receive written Darlene Wallace notifi cation of such a claim for refund by letter hand-delivered, emailed or postmarked before the trial commences. 8113 Timpson Avenue The Italian Greyhound Club of America, Inc. does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Offi cial Alto, MI 49302 AKC Entry Form for this event. OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site,www.akc.org

AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem suffi cient. Italian Greyhound Club of America, Inc. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog #2014176302, #2014176303, #2014176305, #2014176306 judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, direc- tors, governors, offi cers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any September 23-25, 2014 provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, Purina Event Center 300 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO 63039 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 thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises See premium list for entry fees. Entries close 6:00 pm CDT, Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Mail entries or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; with fees payable to IGCA to Lab Tested Secretary Services, 632 N Forest Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119. and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned I enclose $ ______for entry fees and $ ______for pre-ordered catalogs ($10/catalog). parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon IMPORTANT: Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT) sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or BREED VARIETY 1 SEX in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, Italian Greyhound 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, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE DOG 2 3 CLASS 3 OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTEN- SHOW DIVISION DANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS CLASS Weight, color, etc. PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT ADDITIONAL CLASSES OBEDIENCE CLASS (Jump Height) RALLY CLASS (Jump Height) JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASS OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER NAME OF (See Back) JR. HANDLER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) NUMBER FULL INSTRUCTIONS NAME 1. (Variety) If you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular OF DOG variety your are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color); (not exceeding 13 inches, over 13 in., but not exceeding 15 in.); (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired); Collies (rough, smooth); Bull Terriers (colored, Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH white); Manchester Terriers (standard, toy); Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat); English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, AKC® NO Blenheim and Prince Charles); (toy, miniature, standard). PAL/ILP NO. PLACE OF FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY BIRTH (list country) 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record Do not print the above in the catalog. and dogs which according to their owners’ records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose champion- BREEDER ships are unconfi rmed. The showing of unconfi rmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. SIRE 3. (Event Class) Consult the classifi cation in this premium list. If the dog show class in which you are entering your 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 a show closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner, it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any show for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certifi cate indicating that the 4 ACTUAL OWNER(S) dog is recorded in his name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been made to AKC. (For complete rules, refer (Please Print) to Chapter 11, Section 3.) OWNER’S ADDRESS 5. Mixed Breed dogs entering classes for Agility, Obedience, and Rally trials should mark Breed as “All-American Dog/Mixed Breed”. Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. CITY STATE ZIP If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information: NAME OF OWNER’S AGENT JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JR.’S DATE OF BIRTH______(IF ANY) AT THE SHOW 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 AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the for this event, and further agree to be bound by the “Agreement” printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) 233-9767. 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. By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an SIGNATURE or owner or his agent agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. duly authorized to make this entry ADDRESS______TELEPHONE # Are you a new exhibitor? Yes No Owner/Handler Eligible? Yes No CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______E-MAIL Address(An acknowledgment or receipt of entry may be sent to this e-mail address): If Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identifi ed on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? AEN999 (10/11) Hotel Information RV Reservations Due to numerous events in the area, please make your hotel reservations early!! RV Hookups are available at Purina Farms near the Event Center for $30/night. Reservations will be accepted until Wednesday, Sep 3, 2014. See form on last page. HOST HOTEL Holiday Inn Six Flags (approximately 11 miles east of Purina) For those interested in staying on the show grounds and do not own an RV: 4901 Allenton Rd, Eureka, MO 63025 (I-44, Exit 261) MB Thomas RV Sales/Camper Rental, Inc 636-938-6661 Zachary Peterein The IGCA has reserved a block of rooms. Please specify that you are with “Italian Grey- 275 Lemay Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO 63125 Club.” 314-631-5600 Rate: 1-4 people $109 plus tax; Family room $169 plus tax http://mbthomasrvsales.com/ ALL DOG SHOW GUIDELINES APPLY. A $35 one-time, non-refundable dog fee applies. Trailer delivery/setup - $100 each way MAXIMUM of 6 dogs per room / 4 crates per room. Motor home delivery/setup = $75 each way Cuf-off date: August 5, 2014. Please book before this date as the rooms will be released. Byerly RV Approximately one month prior to check-in, all guests will be required to pay a $100 deposit Warren Patton, Rental Manager that goes toward the balance of stay. If you cancel less than TWO WEEKS prior to your 295 E 5th St, Eureka, MO 63025 arrival, this deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. 636-938-2000 Rental info: http://www.byerlyrv.com/rvRentals/default.aspx Travelodge Diamond Inn (approximately 2 miles south of Purina) RV delivery/setup - $100 2875 Highway 100, Villa Ridge, MO 62039 (I-44, Exit 253) 636-742-3501 The IGCA has reserved a block of rooms. Please specify that you are with “Italian Grey- Campgrounds hound Club.” KOA Campground (10 miles east of Purina) Rate: 1-4 people $79 plus tax for 2 beds, $84 plus tax for king-size bed 18475 Old Route 66, Eureka, MO 63025 ALL DOG SHOW GUIDELINES APPLY. 636-257-3018 Cuf-off date: August 5, 2014. Please book before this date as the rooms will be released. Pin Oak Creek (4 miles south of Purina) 1302 Highway AT, Villa Ridge, MO 63089 Additional Hotels 636-451-5656 Eureka Super 8 (10 miles east of Purina) Robertsville State Park (10 miles south of Purina) 1744 West Fifth St, Eureka, MO 63025 (I-44, Exit 261) 902 State Park Rd, Robertsville, MO 636-938-4368 636-257-3788 $10 per day pet charge Motel 6 (10 miles east of Purina) 15 Hilltop Village Center Dr, Eureka, MO 63025 (I-44, Exit 261) 636-587-7000 Directions to Purina Farms $10 per day pet charge From North/East/South: Take I-44 to Gray Summit/Hwy 100 Exit 253. Turn east on Hwy 100. Comfort Inn (5 miles east of Purina) After approximately ½ mile, turn left on MM. Entrance to Purina Farms is approximately 1 1320 Thornton St, Pacifi c, MO 63069 (I-44, Exit 257) mile on left. 636-257-4600 $10 per day pet charge From West: Take I-70 to Hwy 47, Exit 193. Take Hwy 47 south to Hwy 100. Continue on 100 Quality Inn (5 miles east of Purina) to I-44 east. Take I-44 east one exit to Gray Summit. Follow directions above. 1400 West Osage St, Pacifi c, MO 63039 (I-44, Exit 257) 636-257-8400 $15 per day pet charge Budget Lodging (12 miles west of Purina) 866 S Outer Road, St Clair, MO 63077 (I-44, Exit 240) 636-629-1000 $10 per day pet charge Hunters Hollow Bed and Breakfast (5 miles from Purina) 200 Powell St, Labadie, MO 63055 636-451-0303 No pet fee

All exhibitors should be aware that the entire motel grounds and RV sites are considered within the trial grounds. All exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs on the motel, RV and trial grounds. Motels require that dogs be crated when unattended. Any damages to motels, RV sites or the trial site or abuse of the grounds can result in disciplinary action by the Event Committee. Any exhibitor’s entries may be refused for previous misuse of the motel or RV facilities. This is an AKC supported measure. RV Space Reservation Form Parade of Titleholders NAME:

The Parade of Titleholders will take place on Thursday, September 25, ADDRESS: 2014 before breed judging. Anyone interested in bragging about your Ital- ian Greyhound’s accomplishments, please send the form below with a 50

CITY: STATE: ZIPCODE: word or less bio and a check for $15 made payable to IGCA to:

Justin Flosi EMAIL: HANDICAPPED SPACE: 15853 Napa Street YES NO North Hills, CA 91343 RV LENGTH: 818-397-3942 CLASS A CLASS C 5TH WHEEL TRAILER POPUP justinfl [email protected]

PLATE #: STATE: NO OF ODGS IN UNIT:

NAME: ARRIVAL DATE: DEPARTURE DATE:

ADDRESS:

Sites are 50 amp with water and sewer. Please indicate on the reservation form CITY: STATE: ZIPCODE: whether a handicapped space is needed.

Tow vehicle must be disconnected from trailer. EMAIL: PHONE:

$30/night x ______(# of days) = Amount enclosed $______NAME OF DOG (as to appear on ribbon):

Signature: ______

Make checks/money orders payable to: IGCA

Mail reservations to: Greg Wallace IGCA Rescue Parade 8113 Timpson Ave, Alto, MI 49302 drfl [email protected] 616-868-0907 IGCA Rescue is excited about being able to sponsor the Rescue Parade again this year at the National Specialty in Gray Summit, MO at the Purina Farms Event Center. The Parade will be held on Thursday, September Your confi rmation will be emailed to you. Please print out your confi rma- 25, 2014 before Best of Breed judging. For anyone who is interested in tion and present it when checking in at Purina Farms. All RVs MUST dis- participating in this event, please contact Joan Carnes at carnes.joan@ play parking permit issued by IGCA. yahoo.com for more information.

Reservations will be accepted until Wednesday, September 3, 2014. This event will give you the opportunity to not only show off your beloved friend, but for us to announce some information about them while you are “strutting your stuff!” Joan and IGCA Rescue are thrilled to be holding this event and look forward to seeing many of you there. 2014 Top Twenty Welcome Party & Fun Match September 24, 2014 Don’t forget the “Welcome Party” and “Fun Match” to be held on Monday, 7:00 pm September 22, 2014. The Welcome Party / Fun Match will be at the host For your viewing pleasure, please come and experience the Italian hotel, The Holiday Inn. PRE-ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY Greyhound Club of America’s 12th Annual Top Twenty Event. Hors WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014. Dogs with majors are not eligible D’oeuvres and cash bar will be served from 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm. for competition. All trophies for the fun match are generously donated by Competition will begin at 7:00 pm. Janet and John Beckett, Lorenc Italian Greyhounds.

Cost for the event is $30.00 which includes hors d’oeuvres and SCHEDULE SEND ENTRIES TO catalog. Hors d’oeuvres only $20.00. Catalog only $10.00. 5:00 pm Wecome Party! Janet Beckett 5:30 pm Entries close 10757 State Highway 36 S A “Select Item” (there may be more than one!!) will be featured for a 6:00 pm Fun Match Abilene, TX 79602 Live Auction during tabulation. 716-912-9458 JUDGE: Ms Lorraine Ebdon [email protected] Please make check or money order payable to IGCA. Memo line: Top 20. Pre-entries: $8.00 Day of match entries: $10.00 Make checks payable to IGCA. PRE-ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. There will be wine and beer plus snacks. Come join us for a great time as we start the national! Name ______Address ______PUPPY MATCH ENTRY FORM

Phone ______Email ______BREED: SEX: Italian Greyhound NAME OF DOG: Number attending @ $30.00 ______= ______

Catalog only @ $10.00 ______= ______DATE OF BIRTH: AKC REG #: Hors d’oeuvres @ $20.00 ______= ______OWNER(S): Total enclosed ______

ADDRESS:

EMAIL: PHONE: Mail to: Kathy Schwartzenberger 4108 Green Hwy Tecumseh, MI 49286 Class: ___ 3-6 months ___ 6-9 months ___ 9-12 months 517-423-6564 ___ 12-18 months [email protected]

I agree to hold the Italian Greyhound Club of America, Inc. harmless from any claims of loss or injury allegedly to have arisen from attendance and participation at this match. Signature: ______Dine Beneath the Disco Ball!

2014 IGCA National Specialty Banquet & Silent Auction

Hand-Carved Rosemary Pork Loin or Chicken Spedini

with

St Louis Hill Salad Orzo Verdi Asparagus Spears & Vegetable Medley Assorted Dinner Rolls & Whipped Butter Tiramisu Iced Tea or Lemonade & Freshly Brewed Decaf Coffee Cash Bar

$40.00 per person Cash bar: 6:00 pm Dinner: 7:00 pm

RESERVATIONS: Your dog is a Name ______credit to his breed.

Select Number of Each Entree: So are your weight circles. Make a difference for your breed by joining Purina® Pro Club® and participating ______Hand Carved Rosemary Pork Loin in the Purina® Parent Club Partnership Program. You’ll help support breed-specific health studies through the Canine Health Foundation, educational outreach and rescue efforts that help enable your breed to live long, ______Chicken Spedini healthy and strong.

Join today. Call 877-776-2582, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Mail to: Mon.-Fri. or visit purinaproclub.com Kristi Crouch 890 Anemone Rd Four Seasons, MO 65049

Total Enclosed: $ ______