3/3/15 Revision – Judge Changes to Tuesday and Wednesday Obedience Classes PREMIUM LIST AMERICAN ROTTWEILER CLUB

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2 • 2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST NOTE ENTRY CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 12PM PDT

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American Rottweiler Club (Member of the American Kennel Club) Purina Farms – 300 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO

35th Annual National Specialty Show #2015201606 34th Annual Sweepstakes #2015201619 24th Annual Veteran Sweepstakes #2015201619 58th, 59th & 60th Obedience Trials #2015201607, #2015201605, #2015201603 27th, 28th & 29th Rally Trials #2015201602, #2015201604, #2015201609

(ALL EVENTS UNBENCHED, INDOORS/OUTDOORS – SHOW HOURS 7:00AM - 8:00PM EACH DAY) 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition #2015201620 Monday, April 20, 2015 through Saturday, April 25, 2015

FOR A SCHEDULE OF ALL EVENTS, SEE PAGES 6 & 7

THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

EVENT SECRETARY – ROBERTA MARTIN OFFICE SERVICES PROVIDED BY HOURS 10AM-5PM BaRay Event Services, Inc. MON.-FRI. A.K.C. ANNUALLY LICENSED SUPERINTENDENTS MEMBER: DOG SHOW SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 508, BURLINGTON, WA 98233 PHONE: 360-755-7086 • FAX: 360-755-2248 HAND-DELIVERED, EXPRESS or PRIORITY, FEDEX or UPS: 113 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON, WA 98233 (do NOT require signature) Like us on E-MAIL: [email protected] • WEB SITE: BaRayEvents.com FACEBOOK

2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 3 ATTENTION EXHIBITORS Welcome to the 2015 ARC National Specialty. The show site will be available to Exhibitors at 7:00 am Monday thru Saturday. No dogs are allowed overnight and must be removed no later 7PM each night. All dogs/crates must be removed from the Event Center by 5PM Saturday April 25, 2015. There will be plenty of space for spectators and holding area for dogs waiting to go into the ring. No un-entered dogs are allowed in the Exhibitor Center. Conformation Crating: Conformation Crating: There will be no ringside crating outside the Conformation Ring. Day crating will be available in the Grooming Room on a “first-come/first- served” basis. There will be no electricity available. Agility, Obedience & Rally Crating: Ringside crating will be allowed outside the Agility and Obedience/Rally Rings for dogs participating in those venues only. Crates in Performance area must have something placed under them: plastic, mat, etc. No cones/ taping/etc. is allowed in the Exhibition Hall as well as in any parking area at Purina and ALL Hotels. There are no ex pens allowed in the Purina Parking Lot; nor is there any overnight parking. Violators may be subject to an Event Committee Hearing. Exhibitors are responsible for keeping their dogs under control at all times & MUST clean up after their dogs in any area of Purina Farms. Remember that dogs need to be on leash at all times. There will be a designated area for bathing of dogs posted. Please remember that any complaints may result in an Event Committee Hearing. All first-place and major award winners are REQUIRED to have a photograph taken by the official show photographers. Any first place and major award winner who does not wish to receive a personal copy of his/her photo is required to tell the photographer at the time the photo is taken. Requesting a photo be taken constitutes a contract between the owner and/or exhibitor and the photographer. Show photographer: Turley Photography. Purina, the American Rottweiler Club, the Superintendent/ Secretary, their Agents, Employees, etc. assume no responsibility for any Loss, Damage, or Injury sustained by Exhibitors, Spectators, Handlers, or to any of their Dogs or Property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. Parents/Guardians are responsible for all actions of children. Exhibitors please note: The American Rottweiler Club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the official AKC entry form for this event. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Turley Photography PO box 7, Chesterland, Oh 44026 • 440-256-3155 • www.turleyPhoto.com No one will be allowed to shoot over the Photographer’s shoulder when official Award Pictures are being taken.

SHOW VETERINARIAN –ON CALL – 636-257-2100 Pacific Animal Hospital 450 West Flier Dr., Pacific, MO 63069-3470 Directions from the Show Grounds (approx. 5 miles). Leaving Purina turn right onto Hwy. 100 W. Turn left onto W. Osage St. Turn right onto Cedar Dr. Take first right onto Flier Drive.

All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEO TAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested 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 show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant to the Club the right to photograph, televise, video tape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. The American Rottweiler Club and its officials are not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show.

4 • 2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST OFFICERS OF THE CLUB President...... Nancy Greigo Vice-President...... Roberta Kelley-Martin Treasurer...... Lin Beenen Secretary...... Karen Riddle 156 Lovelace Dr., Fall Branch, TN 37656 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joe Bastyr • Beth Fitzgerald •Ann Callhan • Sharon Marples • William Ward AKC Delegate – Peter Piusz NATIONAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEE Jim Runck – Show Chair...... 810 26th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418-2804 612-670-9078 [email protected] Tim Peterson, Assistant Show Chair...... 11760 193rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN 55330-1204 612-396-3466 [email protected] SHOW BENCH COMMITTEE Tim Peterson, Jim Runck and any available ARC Board Members COMMITTEES

Agility Chair Debbie Haynes [email protected] Agility Trial Secretary Ellen Calnan [email protected] Annual Meeting/Awards Dinner Tim Peterson [email protected] ARC Sieger Show Jill Kessler Miller [email protected] Carting Chair Dr Tommy Caisango [email protected] Carting Secretary Dr Tommy Caisango [email protected] Catalog Ads Wendy Amos [email protected] CGC Test Laura Wright-Smith [email protected] Chief Ring Steward Connie Hinz [email protected] Herding Trial Chair Tracy Parciak [email protected] Herding Secretary Darren Broster [email protected] Judges Study Group Sue Catlin [email protected] Meet & Greet Picnic Tim Peterson [email protected] National Treasurer Lin Bennen linbeenenarcbod@yahoo,com Rainbow Bridge Bernie McDowell [email protected] Obedience & Rally Chair Ronnie Bizer [email protected] On-Site Show Secretary Roberta Kelley-Martin [email protected] Parade of Titleholders Roberta Kelley-Martin [email protected] Rescue Parade Roberta Kelley-Martin [email protected] RV Reservations Jay Ernst 314-660-0590 [email protected] Top Dog Evening Bernie McDowell [email protected] Top Twenty Janet Fletcher 352-316-3507 [email protected] Tracking Chair & Secretary Bernie McDowell Donna Garske [email protected] Trophies Alex Vorbeck 310-994-5992 [email protected] Vendors Tracy Parciak [email protected] Website Wendy Amos [email protected]

2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday – April 20 ARC National Armetale Trial and All Breed Herding Obedience & Rally Trial #1 Carting Test #1 Tuesday – April 21 Carting Test #2 ARC Armetale Test Obedience and Rally Trial #2 TD and TDX Welcome Night and Black Beauty Breed Movie Viewing Wednesday – April 22 Obedience and Rally Trial #3 Armetale Trials CGC Annual Meeting Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes Thursday – April 23 Conformation Dog Classes Dock Diving Demo Limited Dog Participants Awards Banquet Friday – April 24 Conformation Bitches Junior Showmanship Stud Dog/Brood Bitch 4-6 Puppy Competition Parade of Title Holders & Rescue Parade Top 20 Agility Trials 1 and 2 – Agility Trial #2 will be ARC Armetale Trial Saturday – April 25 Best of Breed Agility Trials 3 and 4 Sieger Show starts with Puppy Classes after Breed is done Sunday – April 26 Sieger Show

Conformation, Agility, Obedience, Rally will be held indoors. All other events, including Sieger Show will be outdoors.

PREMIUM LISTS FOR ALL VENUES ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.ARCNATIONALS.COM OR BY CONTACTING EVENT SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARIES.

BOX TRUCK/VAN RESERVED SPOTS A limited number of Box truck/Van reserved spots are available in the Purina RV parking area for the week of the show. You will have electric and water hookup with each spot and you can set up your EZ ups and ex pens and leave them setup for the time of the show. No overnight parking allowed in these spots. Power included in this price of $125.00. Sign up on www.arcnationals. com under RV Camping.

6 • 2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST ATTENTION EXHIBITORS PREMIUM LISTS FOR ALL VENUES ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.ARCNATIONALS.COM OR BY CONTACTING EVENT SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARIES.

AGILITY TRIALS Rottweiler Only Trials Friday April 23 and Saturday April 24 , 2015 2 Trials – Friday & Saturday – Armetale Trial is the #2 trial on Friday April 23. Location: Purina Events Center Entries Open: February 1 2015 Entries Close: April 1, 2015 Agility Secretary: Ellen Calnan...... [email protected]...... 406-544-2418 Agility Chairman: Debbie Haynes...... [email protected]...... 720-229-0189 HIT and RHIT awards will be donated by Spirit Mountain Rottweilers and Pottery - Laura Wright Smith For More Information: ...... www.arcnationals.com CARTING Rottweiler Only (Armetale) – Monday, April 20, 2015 and Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Location: Purina Farms Entries Close: April 1, 2015 Carting Secretary: Dr Tommy Caisango...... [email protected] Carting Chairman: Dr Tommy Caisango...... [email protected] For More Information: ...... www.arcnationals.com HERDING TRIALS All-Breed Herding Trial and Rottweiler Only – Ducks & Sheep Monday April 20, 2015 Location: RottieEwe Farms Wright County MO Entries Close: March 30, 2015 Herding Secretary: Darren Broster ...... [email protected] ...... 270-978-5599 Herding Chairman: Tracy Parciak...... [email protected]...... 314-604-0664 For More Information: ...... www.arcnationals.com TRACKING – TD, TDX, & VST TD & TDX – Tuesday – April 21, 2015 Location: Purina Farms Entries Close: April 1, 2015 Tracking Secretary/ Chairman: Bernie McDowell...... [email protected] or Donna Garske...... [email protected] For More Information: ...... www.arcnationals.com SIEGER SHOW Saturday afternoon – April 25 2015: Puppy Classes & Check-in for Sunday Classes Sunday – April 26, 2015: Youth, Adult & Junior Showmanship Classes Location: Purina Farms Entries Close: April 3, 2015 Show Secretary: Jill Kessler-Miller...... [email protected] Online Entry...... www.zooza.com For More Information: ...... www.arcsiegershow.com Visit www.arcnationals.com for updates, specialty clothing items, etc.

2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 7 JUDGES Berberich, Linda [38418]...... 183 JOHNSON AVE, DUMONT, NJ 07628 4/23 – Regular Dog Classes, Veteran & Working Dogs 4/24 – Junior Showmanship, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch 4/25 – Best of Breed, Best Puppy in the Regular Classes, Best Bred by Exhibitor DeLegge, Dan [92240]...... 2514 DEAN ST, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 4/20 – Herding Trial & Test #1 and #2 Dyar, Jane...... 2731 SW 17TH ST, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 4/20 – Carting Test #1 4/21 – Carting Test #2 Estrada, Alfredo, FCI Judge...... Mexico 4/25 – Sieger Show (concludes on 4/26) Herring, Lavonda [Z1328]...... 51 DUNCAN RD, LAGRANGEWILLE, NY 12540 4/24 – Agility Trials #1 and #2 4/25 – Agility Trials #3 and #4 Jiminez, Dr. Eric...... 13 N BEACH TREE RD, BROOKFIELD, CT06804 4/22 – Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, Best in Puppy Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches Kinion, Virginia (Ginger) [5693]...... 2729 STONEWALL STA, SAINT CHARLES, MO 63303 4/20 – Obedience Novice A, Novice B, Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Graduate Novice, Open A, Open B, Veterans 4/21 – Obedience Graduate Open, Utility A, Utility B 4/21 – Rally, All Classes 4/22 – Obedience Novice A, Novice B, Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Graduate Novice, Open A, Open B, Veterans, Brace, Team 1 Olsen, Ms. Lew [24173]...... 16005 PINE CREEK WAY, STAGECOACH, TX 77355 4/24 – 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition 4/24 – Regular Bitch Classes, Veteran & Working Bitches Peterson, Tim...... 11760 193RD AVE NW, ELK RIVER, MN 55330 4/22 – Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Propst, Diane J [1791]...... 2674 WILSON BEND RD, GRAVOIS MILLS, MO 65037 4/20 – Rally, All Classes 4/20 – Obedience Graduate Open, Utility A, Utility B 4/21 – Obedience Novice A, Novice B, Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Graduate Novice, Open A, Open B, Veterans 4/22 – Obedience Graduate Open, Utility A, Utility B, Team 2 4/22 – Rally, All Classes Smith, Mrs. Frances E...... 4094 HAPPINESS ST, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406 4/21 – Tracking TD/TDX Whitsitt, Jeff...... 3729 HILLBROOK CT, NASHVILLE, TN 37211 4/21 – Tracking TD/TDX Wright-Smith, Laura...... PO BOX 935, NEW CASTLE, CO 81647 4/20 – Carting Test #1 4/21 – Carting Test #2

JUDGES BREED STUDY The American Rottweiler Club will present at the 2015 ARC National Specialty, their annual Judge’s Education presentation conducted by Mrs. Susan C. Catlin. It will be conducted at Purina Farms 200 Checkerboard Drive Gray Summit, MO 63039 on Thursday morning April 23, 2015. The cost of the presentation which includes classroom presentation, ringside mentoring, hands-on, catalog & lunch is $35. Please contact Susan C. Catlin @ [email protected], regarding your interest in attending. Checks are made payable to ARC and mailed to Mrs. Catlin at 3449 Poplar Dr. N.W. Kennesaw, GA 30144.

8 • 2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST WELCOME MEET & GREET – TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 – 5:30PM BBQ Style Meal – $10 Send to: Tim Peterson, 11760 193rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN 55330-1204 Or signup on the Nationals Website www.arcnationals.com Reservation Deadline April 1, 2015 ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET – THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 The Cost will be $30. Final menu will be on website once finalized with Purina Catering. Sign up on the National Online Web Store or send to: Tim Peterson, 11760 193rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN 55330-1204 Reservation deadline is April 10, 2015 RV CAMPING – $30.00 PER NIGHT Sign up on the National Online Web Store or send to: Jay Ernst, 3466 White Oak School Rd., Eureka, MO 63025 314-660-0590 • [email protected] Reservation Deadline: April 10, 2015 CANINE GOOD CITIZENS TEST – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 Laura Wright-Smith, Tester Pre-Registation: $10.00. Day of Test, space permitting: $15.00 Sign up on the Nationals website – www.arcnationals.com or send to: Laura Wright-Smith, PO Box 935, New Castle, CO 81647-0935 Reservation Deadline April 1, 2015 PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS – FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 Rosette with name: $25.00 Please only include the highest title earned in each venue when submitting dog’s name, as this is all that will be printed on the Rosette; e.g. if a dog has a UD, it will list UD, not CD, CDX, UD. Please make sure name, titles & resume are printed and legible. ARC will not be responsible for misprints if information submitted is unable to be read. Send Names & Resumes (100 word maximum) to: Roberta Kelley-Martin – 780 Robinson St., Oroville, CA 95965. Make checks payable to “2015 ARC.” The registration fee can be paid online at www.arcnationals.com No Rosettes will be mailed. RESCUE PARADE – FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 Rescue Medallion: No Charge. Please make sure name, titles & resume are printed and legible. Send Names & Resumes (100 word maximum) to: Roberta Kelley-Martin [email protected] Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 25 No Medallions will be mailed. RAINBOW BRIDGE – RAFFLE & REMEMBRANCE – RAFFLE TICKETS $10 Bernie McDowell is donating an original matted & framed watercolor to be raffled off. The proceeds of will benefit the Rottweiler Health Foundation. The work will be on display at the Rainbow Bridge Booth. Raffle Tickets are available for purchase on the National Online Web store or by sending check to Bernie McDowell. They will also be available at the show.. Send Remembrance(s) & Photo(s) to: Bernie McDowell – 470 Woodland Lane, Golden, Colorado 80401-9576 • [email protected] Submission Deadline: April 1, 2015

2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 9 HOTELS Holiday Inn at Six Flags 800-782-8108 ...... 4901Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO 63025 Travel Lodge - Gray Summit 636-742-3501...... 2875 Highway 100, Villa Ridge, MO 63089 Mention the American Rottweiler Club when making reservations. All blocks will be released 30 days prior to show. No cones/ taping/etc. is allowed in the Exhibition Hall as well as in any parking area at Purina and ALL Hotels. Violators may be subject to an Event Committee Hearing. DIRECTIONS TO SHOW SITE From Lambert St. Louis International Airport: Go West on Departing Flights toward Natural Bridge Rd. Turn left onto Natural Bridge Rd. Merge onto I-70 West. Merge onto I-270 South via Exit 232 toward Memphis. Merge onto I-44 West/US 50 via Exit 5B toward Tulsa. Go approximately 23 miles. Take the MO-100 Exit toward Gray Summit. Turn right onto MO-100. Go approximately 0.4 miles to MO-MM. Turn left. Go 1.1 miles to Purina Farms (on left). Estimated travel time from airport is 47 minutes.

BEGINNER PUPPIES (4-6 MONTHS OF AGE) AKC SANCTIONED BEGINNER PUPPY COMPETITION – JUDGE: LEW OLSON The American Kennel Club has designed the Beginner Puppy Special Attraction to be an opportunity for puppies to interact with people and other dogs under a puppy friendly judge and show ring. New pure-bred puppy owners are encouraged to enter to explore competing in AKC events. One combined class, not divided by sex, will be offered for Rottweilers that are four (4) months & under six (6) months on Friday, April 24, 2015. An AKC registration number or litter number will be required. Dogs are required to be vaccinated (including rabies) in accordance with their veterinarian’s protocol. AKC Rules in Dealing with Misconduct will be applicable to any person and dog entered at this competition. All applicable rules found in Rules Applying to Dog Shows will govern the conduct of this competition unless these regulations state otherwise. Exhibitors should plan on opening the mouth of their puppy for the judges. Breed standard disqualifications such as color, height, weight or dentition shall not be a point of consideration in the judging process for this 4-6 month Puppy Special Attraction event. Professional Handlers are not allowed to exhibit in this competition. Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers’ organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or represented themselves as handling dogs for pay. Entry Fee: $30.00 (including AKC recording fee of $2.00 for each dog. These fees are paid to the American Kennel Club.) Entries will close Wednesday Noon, April 1, 2015 at Baray Events office.

10 • 2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST 2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 11 TROPHY DONATIONS Show your support of the 2015 National with a Trophy donation: Underwriter $2500 • 11 x 14 Original Oil Painting of a Rottweiler painted by Tracy Austin, Disney Imaginer • Black Beauty DVD signed by director Angie Ruiz (as long as supplies last) • 2 free tickets to the Nationals banquet and seating at Angie Ruiz’s table (first 4 donors) • 2 free tickets to screening of Black Beauty Movie • Preferred parking at Purina Farms • 1 page ad in the Nationals catalog. • 2 t-shirts with Nationals logo • Thank you mention in the Nationals catalog. Platinum $500 • Black Beauty DVD signed by director Angie Ruiz (as long as supplies last) • 2 free tickets to the banquet and seating at Angie Ruiz’s table (first 4 donors) • 2 free tickets to screening of Black Beauty Movie • 1 page ad in the Nationals catalog • 2 t-shirts with Nationals logo • Thank you mention in the Nationals catalog. Gold $250 • 2 free tickets to screening of Black Beauty Movie at the nationals • 1 page ad in the Nationals catalog • 2 t-shirts with Nationals logo • Thank you mention in the Nationals catalog. Silver $100 • 1 page ad in the Nationals catalog or 2 t-shirts with Nationals logo • Thank you mention in Nationals catalog. Bronze $50 • Thank you mention in the Nationals catalog. Please send all donations to: Kirsten Tappan – 245 E. El Sur Street, Monrovia, CA 91016 Contact Kirsten Tappan with any questions. P: 626-841-3163 E: [email protected] CATALOG ADVERTISING Catalog advertising is open to both ARC members and non-members of ARC. However all advertising must conform to the ARC Mandatory Practices (see www.amrottclub.org). This only applies to advertisements for Stud Dogs, Brood Bitches or Litters. Kennels and individual dogs/ bitches may still be advertised as “Home of”, “Presenting”, “Congratulation on latest title”, etc. as long as there is no specific mention of breeding (puppies, stud/semen available, etc.) unless conforming to the Mandatory Practices. Full page color w. 1 photo (4.5” X 7.5”) ...... $100 Full page B/W w. 1 photo (4.5” X 7.5”) ...... $ 70 Full page B/W w. no photo (4.5” X 7.5”) ...... $ 50 ½ page B/W w. no photo (4.5” X 3.5”)...... $ 30 ¼ page B/W w. no photo (4.5” X 1.75”)...... $ 25 **Inside Back Cover (Color - 4.5” X 7.5”)...... $750 **Back Cover (Color - 4.5” X 7.5”) ...... $1,000 **Inside Back Cover & Back Cover are available to ARC members only, on a first-come basis and must comply with ARK Advertising Policy. Ads MUST be submitted Camera Ready, via email if possible: Correct Size, Flattened, High Resolution PDF. Any Camera Ready ad that needs “fixing” will be assessed an additional charge of $10. If you do not have a Camera Ready ad please contact Wendy Amos regarding an additional fee and requirements for having her set up your ad. Send ads & payment to: Wendy Amos 15720 49th Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55446-1811 [email protected] Ad & Payment Deadline: March 28, 2015 Payment for camera-ready ads may also be made online at www.arcnationals.com.

12 • 2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST 2015 ARMETALE TROPHIES CONFORMATION Best of Breed: 11” ARC Armetale Plate Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed: 11” ARC Armetale Plate Best of Winners: 11” ARC Armetale Plate Winners Dog & Winners Bitch: 9” ARC Armetale Plate Reserve Winners Dog & Reserve Winners Bitch: 9” ARC Armetale Plate Best Puppy from the Regular Classes: 9” ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Reg and Non-Reg Conformation Class (NOT including Sweepstakes and 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy): 7” ARC Armetale Plate JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Best Junior Handler: 9” ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Junior Showmanship Class: 7” ARC Armetale Plate SWEEPSTAKES & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Best in Sweepstakes, Best Opposite Sex, in Sweepsatkes: 9”ARC Armetale Plate Best in Veteran Sweepstakes,: 9” ARC Armetale Plate Best Junior Veteran and Best Senior Veteran in Sweepstakes: 9” ARC Armetale Plate OBEDIENCE High In Trial in Regular Class 11” ARC Armetale Reserve High In Trial in Regular Class: 9” ARC Armetale Plate RALLY First Place in Each Class: 7” ARC Armetale Plate AGILITY High in Trial: 11” ARC Armetale Plate Reserve High in Trial: 9” ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Std / Jumpers with Weaves / Time2Beat Classes: 7” ARC Armetale Plate CARTING High in Trial: 11” ARC Armetale Plate Reserve High in Trial: 9” ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Class: 7” ARC Armetale Plate HERDING High in Trial: 11” ARC Armetale Plate Reserve High in Trial: 9” ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Class: 7” ARC Armetale Plate TRACKING: VST, TDX AND TD All Qualifiers: 7” ARC Armetale Plate ARC-SPONSORED PRIZES ROLLING COOLER is offered for BISS, BOSS, Selects, Winners, Reserve Winners, Highest Scoring in Regular Obed. Classes, High Combined in Obedience, High in Trial Herding, Reserve High in Trial Herding, High in Trial Agility, Reserve High in Trial Agility, High in Trial Carting, Best in Sweepstakes, BOS in Sweepstakes, Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, BOS in Veteran Sweepstakes. SMALLER ROLLING COOLER is offered for Reserve High in Trial Carting. DUFFEL BAG is offered for BOW. WATER BOTTLE is offered for All Tracking Qualifiers. 2-QUART BUCKET is offered for First through Fourth Prize, All Classes (Obedience, Rally, Conformation, Herding, Agility, Carting). 2-QUART BOWL is offered for First through Fourth Prize, All Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes classes. $50 GIFT CARD is offered for Best Junior Handler. $10 is offered for First through Fourth Prize in each Junior Showmanship class.

2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 13 PRIZES OFFERED BY PURINA Best of Breed: Purina Pro Plan Best In Show Bag Best of Opposite Sex: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Winners Dog: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Winners Bitch: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Best Veteran Dog 7 to under 9 years: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best Veteran Dog 9 years and older: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best Veteran Bitch 7 to under 9 years: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best Veteran Bitch 9 years and older: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best Puppy In Regular Classes: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle First Prize, Stud Dog: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag First Prize, Brood Bitch: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best Bred-By-Exhibitor: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best Jr. Handler: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Obedience Highest Scoring Dog from the Regular Classes: One large bag of any Purina dog food Rally, First place in each class: Product and/or gift valued at more than $5.00 Agility High In Trial: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Carting – Highest Scoring Dog: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Herding (Monday) – High In Trial: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Tracking - each Rottweiler passing TD, TDx: Product and/or gift valued at more than $5.00 ALL PRIZES, IF NOT AWARDED IN THE RING, MUST BE PICKED UP DURING THE EVENT AT THE PURINA BOOTH. PRESENTATION OF THE WINNING RIBBON IS REQUIRED. PURINA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE PRIZE SUBSTITUTIONS OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE IN THE EVENT A SPECIFIC LISTED PRIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE

SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BELOW WINNERS “The Adventures of Hottie the Rottie - A Bark in the Dark,”is donated by SuperDog Productions, author Toni Delmar and Emmy nominated illustrator Patrick Barrett. It is a numbered and signed art edition printing. The book series was introduced at the ARC 2014 Specialty with “A Kiss for Christmas.” For more information, please visit the website: www.hottietherottie.com Best in Specialty, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best Junior, High in Trial Obedience, High Combined Obedience, High In Test Carting, Reserve High in Test Carting, High in Trial Agility and Reserve, High in Herding and Reserve, High in Tracking and Reserve, Best In Sweeps, Best Opposite Sex to Best in Sweeps, Best Veteran in Sweeps, Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweeps. SPECIAL OBEDIENCE PRIZES & SPECIAL RALLY PRIZES (WEDNESDAY ONLY) Handlers must pre-register at the trophy table 1/2 hour prior to the start of all obedience classes to be eligible. A prize will be given to qualifying dogs in regular classes only in the following categories: OBEDIENCE – Highest Scoring Junior in Obedience RALLY – Highest Scoring Junior in Rally • Highest Combined Score in Rally Excellent B and Advanced B

14 • 2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST ROSETTE PRIZES Rosettes will be offered for all Regular and Non-Regular Classes

Regular Classes – Breed, Obedience & Rally First Prize...... Blue Third Prize...... Yellow Second Prize...... Red Fourth Prize...... White Winners...... Purple Reserve Winners...... Purple & White Best of Winners...... Blue & White Best of Breed...... Purple & Gold Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed...... Red & White AKC Select Dog and Select Bitch...... Light Blue & White ARC Judge’s Select...... Navy, Light Blue & Cream Highest Scoring Dog from the Regular Obedience Classes...... Blue & Gold Reserve Highest Scoring Dog from the Regular Obedience Classes...... Red & Blue Highest Combined Score from Open B & Utility Classes...... Blue & Green Highest Combined Score from Advanced B & Excellent B Rally...... Blue & Green Qualifying Score from the Regular Obedience & Rally Classes (Wed. only)...... Dark Green (Qualifying Scores on Mon. & Tues. will be ribbons)

Non-Regular Classes – Breed and Obedience First Prize...... Rose Third Prize...... Light Green Second Prize...... Brown Fourth Prize...... Gray Best Puppy from the Regular Puppy Classes & Best Bred by Exhibitor...... Dark Green Best in Sweepstakes...... Pink & Green Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes...... Lavender Best Vetreran in Sweepstakes...... Pink & Green Best Junior Veteran & Best Senior Veteran in Sweepstakes...... Pink & Green Best Junior Handler...... Pink & Green Best 4-6 Month Puppy...... Orange Rosette Best Opposite Sex 4-6 Month Puppy...... Lavender Rosette

PRIZES: Trophies, Ribbons, Certificates, or other prizes will be awarded in the ring to the person exhibiting the dog, who shall be considered the owner or agent. Please advise the Show Secretary of any discrepancy at once. The Club reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. No prizes will be mailed.

2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 15 CONFORMATION CLASSES Location: Purina Events Center Mrs. Linda Berberich All Regular Dog Classes, Veteran & Working Dog Classes, Best of Breed (intersex), Best Puppy In Regular Classes, Best Bred By Exhibitor Ms. Lew Olson All Regular Bitch Classes, Veteran & Working Bitch Classes, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Junior Showmanship and 4-6 Month Puppy Competition CLASSIFICATION Regular Classes Puppy Dogs, (6 mo. & under 9 mo.) Puppy Bitches (6 mos. & under 9 mo.) Puppy Dogs (9 mo. & under 12 mo.) Puppy Bitches (9 mo. & under 12 mo.) Dogs (12 mo. & under 15 mo.) Bitches (12 mo. & under 15 mo.) Dogs (15 mo. & under 18 mo.) Bitches (15 mo. & under 18 mo.) Novice Dogs Novice Bitches Amateur-Owner-Handler Dogs Amateur-Owner-Handler Bitches Bred by Exhibitor Dogs Bred by Exhibitor Bitches American Bred Dogs American Bred Bitches Open Dogs Open Bitches Winners Dog Winners Bitch Non-Regular Classes Involving Single Dog Entries Veteran Dogs I (7 yrs. & under 10 yrs.) Veteran Bitches I (7 yrs. & under 10 yrs.) Veteran Bitches (10 yrs. & older) Veteran Bitches (10 yrs. & older) Entrants in the Veteran Classes need not be intact. Spayed and neutered animal are eligible. Working Dogs Working Bitches A class for Dogs and a class for Bitches with working/performance titles. The Dog/Bitch must have earned one or more of the following AKC titles: CD; RN; TD; HS; NA; NAJ; NAP; NJP; NF; NFP; or an American Rottweiler Club CS. A Dog/Bitch is also eligible if it has earned one of the following titles: SchH A; SchH I; IPO I; VPG I; FH; BH; AD. Copy of title and/or Scorebook must be included with entry. Spayed and Neutered animals are ineligible to be entered in this class. Champions of Record are eligible to enter. Winners of the above Non-Regular Single Dog classes, if otherwise undefeated, are eligible to compete for Best of Breed. BEST PUPPY FROM THE REGULAR PUPPY CLASSES AND BEST FROM THE BRED BY EXHIBITOR CLASSES: Winners of Best Puppy or Best Bred by Exhibitor are not, by right of winning this award, eligible to compete for Best of Breed. BEST OF BREED COMPETITION: The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed Competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs that according to their owners records have completed the requirements for a Championship but whose Championships are unconfirmed. The showing of dogs whose Championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where a dog completed the requirements for a Championship according to the owner’s records. AKC Select Dog and Bitch and ARC Selects will be awarded following Best of Breed. ARC SELECT AWARDS: All dogs eligible for the Best of Breed Competition shall be considered for these awards. At the discretion of the intersex judge, the maximum number of Select Awards that may be given shall be 10% of the Best of Breed entry, including Veterans, Winners and Working Dog/Bitch. That 10%, with no consideration to sex, is in addition to the ones automatically given Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed winners and the AKC Grand Championship Select Dog and Bitch (if awarded). The Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed shall be known as ARC Select 1; the AKC Grand Championship Select Dog and Bitch shall be known as ARC Select 2; all others chosen shall be known simply as Select.

16 • 2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST Non-Regular Classes Involving Multiple Dog Entries As the judges decision in the Stud Dog and Brood Bitch Classes will be based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in these classes will be eligible for Best of Breed Competition by virtue of having won any of these classes. STUD DOG CLASS – For Stud Dogs and two their Get. Stud Dog must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and must be shown in the ring with their get. The owner of the stud dog need not necessarily be owner of the get. While the merits of the stud dog are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the stud dog must be examined to determine if it has a condition that would require its disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC policy, or the standard of the breed. Get must be entered in a regular class, Best of Breed Competition, or some other Non-Regular class. An entry fee of $35.00 will be charged for the Stud Dog if he is NOT entered in one of the Regular Classes, Non-Regular Classes or for Best of Breed Competition. Entry fee for Stud Dog as an additional class is $25.00. BROOD BITCH CLASS – Same as above except substitute Brood Bitch For Stud Dog and Produce for Get. REGULAR SWEEPSTAKES – TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 Location: Purina Events Center Judges: Mr. Dr. Eric Jimenez: Dogs & Best In Sweepstakes – Mr. Tim Peterson: Bitches The Puppy Sweepstakes is open to all Rottweilers who are six month of age or older on April 21, 2015. The dates of the ARC National Specialty fluctuate from year to year. Puppies are eligible to compete in the first ARC Puppy Sweepstakes held on or after the date they reach six months of age, and only in this Sweepstakes. However, there will be times when puppies 18 months and older will be entered because they were NOT 6 months old when the prior year’s Puppy Sweepstakes was held. The 2014 Puppy Sweepstakes was held on April 23rd, so dogs born between 10/23/13 and 10/21/14 are eligible. All dogs MUST be entered in a Regular Class. Sweepstakes entry MUST BE INDICATED AS AN ADDITIONAL CLASS on the entry form (entry fee is $25.00). Additional class entry must include age division (e.g., Sweeps 6-9 months). SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES Puppy Dogs, 6 months & under 9 months...... (7/20/14 – 10/21/14) Puppy Dogs, 9 months & under 12 months...... (4/20/14 – 7/21/14) Dogs, 12 months & under 15 months...... (1/20/14 – 4/21/14) Dogs, 15 months & under 18 months...... (10/20/13 – 1/21/14) Dogs, 18 months +...... Not applicable this year Same Classes for Bitches. *See note atove. BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES • BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES SWEEPSTAKES CASH PRIZES – 35% of Total Entry Fee will be retained by the Club for expenses. 10% of the remainder will be divided equally between Best In Sweepstakes & Best of Opposite Sex to Best In Sweepstakes. The remainder will be divided in each Class as follows: First Place 40% Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%, Fourth Place 10%. For any class of less than four, money will be divided proportionately as above. VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 Location: Purina Events Center Judge: Dr. Eric Jimenez: Bitches • Mr. Tim Peterson: Dogs & Best In Sweepstakes Open to all Rottweilers that are 7 years of age or older on Wednesday, April 21, 2015. Dogs entered in veteran sweepstakes need not be entered in a regular class. Entry must be made on official AKC entry form. Indicate “Veteran Sweepstakes” and age division. Entry fee is $25.00.

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES Veteran Dogs 7 years & under 9 years...... (4/22/06 – 4/21/08) Veteran Dogs, 9 years & under 11 years...... (4/22/04 – 4/21/06) Veteran Dogs, 11 years & under 12 years...... (4/22/05 – 4/21/04) Veteran Dogs, 12 years & older...... (Any dog born on or before 4/21/03) Same Classes for Bitches BEST JR. VETERAN (Four Winners Competing) BEST SR. VETERAN (Four Winners Competing) BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES

2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 17 VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CASH PRIZES – 35% of Total Entry Fee will be retained by the Club for expenses. 10% of the remainder will be divided as follows: 4% for Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, and 3% each for Best Junior Veteran and Best Senior Veteran. The remainder will be divided in each Class as follows: First Place 40% Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%, Fourth Place 10%. For any class of less than four, money will be divided proportionately as above. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION – FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 Location: Purina Events Center Judge: Ms. Lew Olson NOVICE CLASS: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. OPEN CLASS: 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 in the Novice class. Juniors which according to their records have completed the requirements to compete in the Open class but whose status is unconfirmed by the American Kennel Club are limited to competing in the Open Class for a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the Junior completed the requirements according to their records. MASTER CLASS: This class will be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have won the 10 first place wins in an Open class with competition to be eligible to enter the Limited Class Competition. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC Eukanuba National Championship. All Juniors meeting the criteria for this class are required to enter the Master Class and may change their entry the day of the show if entries have already closed. Once the eligibility time frame for that year has passed all participants return to the Open Class to complete for the following year. NOVICE AND OPEN CLASS DIVIDED: Junior-9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show; Intermediate-12 years old and under 15 years old on the day of the show; Senior-15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show. NOTICE: Junior Handlers must include their AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER on each entry. You may obtain your junior identification number by calling the AKC, Judges Education Department, (919) 233- 9767. BE SURE ALL INFORMATION for Junior Showmanship Classes is entered on front and back of entry form. NOTE: SUBSTITUTION OF DOG IN JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP AT THE SHOW(S): There will be an Ad- ministration Fee of $5.00 charged for any substitution of dog in Junior Showmanship at each show. In addition, if the dog originally entered in Jr. Showmanship was an additional entry, and the dog being substituted is not otherwise entered in the show, the Junior Showmanship Only fee applies.

OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIAL CLASSIFICATION – EACH DAY OBEDIENCE CLASSES Qualifying Score required for placement in Regular and Optional Titling Classes. Regular Classes: Novice A, Novice B, Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B Optional Titling Classes: Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open Obedience Non-Regular: Veterans, Brace (Wed. only), Team (Wed. only) Refer to the AKC Obedience Regulations for a complete definition of each obedience class. Non-Regular Class scores are not eligible for Special Obedience Trial Awards, nor will qualifying scores be awarded AKC legs or points toward Obedience Trial Championships. Qualifying score is not required for placement in non-regular classes. RALLY CLASSES Novice A, Novice B, Advanced A, Advanced B, Excellent A, Excellent B

18 • 2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST ARMETALE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 FOR BOTH OBEDIENCE AND RALLY

CLASS MONDAY, APRIL 20 TUESDAY, APRIL 21 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Novice Class A Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

Novice Class B Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

Beginner Novice A Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

Beginner Novice B Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

Graduate Novice Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

Open Class A Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

Open Class B Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

Graduate Open Diane J Propst Diane J Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Utility Class A Diane J Propst Diane J Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Utility Class B Diane J Propst Diane J Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Veterans Class Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Brace Class Not Offered Not Offered Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Team Class Not Offered Not Offered Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Rally Novice A Diane J Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

Rally Novice B Diane J Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

Rally Advanced A Diane J Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

Rally Advanced B Diane J Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

Rally Excellent A Diane J Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

Rally Excellent B Diane J Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Diane J Propst

TRANSFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN BOTH OBEDIENCE AND RALLY – written transfer application must be submitted to the on-site Show Secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the trial, not 30 minutes prior to the start of the class. Transfers will be allowed, provided the class is available and the judge does not exceed limits. NOTE: Obedience & Rally times on Monday and Tuesday will not conflict with the carting & tracking trials.

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2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 19 ARC TRIATHLON AWARD PROGRAM – EFFECTIVE DEC 02, 2014 The American Rottweiler Club understands that the events held in conjunction with our National Specialty are more than just conformation. In an effort to promote the entire Rottweiler and showcase the versatility of our breed, ARC is awarding Triathlon awards to Rottweilers which distinguish themselves in performance and/or companion events at the National Specialty. Any Rottweiler qualifying in three or more different performance and/or companion event categories plus the Triathlon Conformation Evaluation will be recognized by the ARC with a Certificate of Achievement. The highest combined scoring dog will receive the title “ARC Triathlon Rottweiler of the Year.” This is a remarkable achievement! SCORING OF THE EVENTS Dogs may use the points earned from one class or test per category:

OBEDIENCE Non-Regular Obedience classes, other than Veteran Novice, do not count towards the Triathlon. Class/Score Utility A or B Open A or B Veteran Novice 194.5-200 10 8 6 6 188.5-194 9 7 5 5 182.5-188 8 6 4 4 176.5-182 7 5 3 3 170-176 5 3 2 2

RALLY Class/Score Excellent A or B Advanced A or B Novice A or B 94-100 10 8 6 88-93 8 6 4 80-87 6 4 2 70-79 4 2 1

AGILITY Class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Q Excellent/Masters 10 9 8 7 6 Open 8 7 6 5 4 Novice 6 5 4 3 2 Excellent Pref 9 8 7 6 5 Open Pref 7 6 5 4 3 Novice Pref 5 4 3 2 1

TRACKING VST TDX TD Test pass 10 8 6

HERDING Class HX HI HS PT HT Pass 10 8 6 3 2

CARTING Class CX/CXT CI/CIT CS/CST 1st 10 8 6 2nd 9 7 5 3rd 8 6 4 4th 7 5 3 Pass 6 4 2

20 • 2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST CGC/CGCA TEST Test Pass 2

CONFORMATION EVALUATION Good Average Fair Poor Evaluation Average 3 2 1 0

The Triathlon Committee will select three judges to complete the Conformation Evaluation. The total judges’ scores will be divided by the number of judges and rounded to the nearest whole number. AKC Conformation Champions of record will automatically be granted 3 points and be excluded from the conformation evaluation process.

ADDITIONAL RULES AND ADMINISTRATION • Neutered/spayed Rottweiler’s are eligible to compete. • ILP/PAL dogs are eligible to compete and can earn a Certificate of Achievement, but are not eligible for Triathlon Dog of the Year. • Entry in three or more ARC National performance and/or companion categories shall constitute an entry in the Triathlon. There is no additional entry fee. • Any Rottweiler not able to participate in the Conformation Evaluation portion of the Triathlon shall be considered ineligible for competition. • Only those scores earned in the ARC National Armetale performance and/or companion events shall count. Host shows and Regional events held in conjunction with the ARC National shall not be considered a part of the Triathlon event.

2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 21 ENTRY FEES AKC Recording and Event Fees are included, where applicable. Highest Priced class is considered First Entry All conformation, sweepstakes, obedience and rally should be mailed to: BaRay Event Services, P.O. Box 508, 113 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington, WA 98233, Make all checks and money orders payable in U.S. Funds to: BaRay Event Services. CONFORMATION First Entry of Each Dog ...... $35 Puppy Classes & Veterans Classes, First Entry ...... $25 Each Additional Entry of Same Dog ...... $25 Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Only...... $35 Stud Dog or Brood Bitch as Additional Entry (must be entered in regular class) ...... $20 Junior Showmanship ...... no fee Sweepstakes (dog must be entered in a regular class) ...... $25 Veteran Sweepstakes (dog need not be entered in a regular class)...... $25 Beginner 4-6 month puppy competition...... $30 OBEDIENCE Regular or Optional Title Obedience Classes – First Entry of Each Dog...... per day $35 Regular or Optional Title Obedience Classes – as an Additional Entry...... $25 Non-Regular Obedience Veterans, as a First or Additional Entry...... $25 Obed. Brace Unit, if each dog not entered in another class...... $66 Obed. Brace Unit, as an Additional Class...... $25 Brace entries must come in the same envelope, or be faxed in the same transmission, or be entered online at the same time. Those coming in separately may be rejected. Obed. Team Unit...... Per Dog $10 Team entries must be submitted either all in the same envelope, or each with a list of their team members, including names of dogs and registration numbers. Those submitted with- out a team list may be rejected. There is no fee for one Alternate on each team. Alternate must be indicated on entry. RALLY Rally Classes – First Entry of Each Dog...... per day $35 Rally Classes – as an Additional Entry...... $25

ENTRIES, CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES, TRANSFERS FAX ENTRIES: Fax number: 360-755-2248. $4.00 per dog per show added for FAX-Credit Card entries. Both sides of entry form must be transmitted. Entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the number of pages, what shows and how many dogs per show. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted for Fax entries. Credit card information (Credit Card number, expiration date, and cardholder name) must be on cover sheet. Note: Visa and MasterCard users – You must include the 3-digit security code that appears above your signature on the back of the card. Proof of fax transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax-Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at www.BarayEvents.com. ONLINE ENTRIES: Web site is BaRayEvents.com Follow instructions on Web site. $3.00 charge per dog per show. FEDEX, UPS, AIRBORNE or HAND-DELIVERED: 113 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington, WA 98233. Do NOT require a signature for delivery. PHONE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES AND TRANSFERS will be accepted according to AKC Rules. Any refunds will be made within three weeks after the show. An administration fee may apply.

22 • 2015 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS – ALL EVENTS The American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations will govern this Show and Exhibitors must make themselves familiar with the agreement of the American Kennel Club, referred to on the reverse side of the entry blanks that accompany this Show Premium List. • The American Kennel Club will collect: a $3.00 Event Service Fee and $.50 Recording Fee where applicable for the first entry of a dog, plus a $3.00 service fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single-entry classes, in all AKC licensed and member club events. At every licensed or member club rally trial, a recording fee of $3.50 is required for the first entry of each dog and a recording fee of $3.00 is required for each additional entry of the same dog. The event-giving club shall assume the responsibility of collecting all Event Service Fees for The American Kennel Club. These event service and recording fees shall be forwarded to The American Kennel Club along with all other required event results within seven (7) days of the close of the event. • No Entry will be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance. Telegraph, e-mail and unsigned entries cannot be accepted and will be returned. Entries not on Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on reverse side are NOT ACCEPTABLE. The Club and/or Baray Events assumes no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or the owner’s agent. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETENESS OF ENTRY RESTS SOLELY WITH ENTRANT. • RETURNED CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY FEE. BaRay Events will add a $30.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. We will not re-process checks. The exhibitor will be contacted & required to send a money order for the original amount PLUS the $30.00 NSF fee. Subsequent returned checks from same person may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY BASIS. • REFUNDS for cancellations due to judge change or cancellations made prior to entries closing will be mailed by the Club to said Exhibitor or Agent AFTER THE SHOW. An administrative fee of $5.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries. Females in season are not permitted to compete in Obedience or Rally Trials. If a female is withdrawn from competition because it came into season and the Superintendent is notified no later than one half hour prior to the start of the first class in the trial, the club is required to refund the entry fee. The club may retain a processing fee and must publish this information in the premium. Clubs may determine the documentation, if any that is required to confirm the female is in season. This shall be stated in the premium. Note: No fee is paid to the AKC for females in season who are withdrawn. • FAX ENTRIES – Fax entries will be accepted up to closing time. Fee is $4.00 per dog per show. If the credit card charge is denied for any reason, an additional service charge of $20.00 will be added. FAX NUMBER: (360) 755-2248. This is for Fax Machine ONLY. Incomplete or illegible Fax entries are not acceptable as a valid entry in a show. Proof of transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax- Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at www.BarayEvents.com • Entries will be acknowledged after entries close with entry acknowledgment and judging program to address on entry. Should Exhibitor NOT receive an acknowledgment within a reasonable time, PLEASE notify BaRay Events at (360) 755-7086 or email [email protected]. • Entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by the Judge or Veterinarian, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee, or because it has been entered incorrectly. There is no refund for DUPLICATE ENTRIES or OVERPAYMENTS. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open, or to complete the Show NO REFUND will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline 877-252-3229. • Please note: Any hotel or motel listed in the premium list is subject to Event Committee Rules. We expect our exhibitors to be responsible guests. A report that an exhibitor at this show has abused hotel or motel property during this weekend may result in disciplinary action. Clubs reserve the right to decline future entries from the offending party in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. • Dogs need be present only for scheduled judging and will be released if not needed for further judging. Dogs must be ready for judging. Neither the club nor its Superintendent/Show Secretary will 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 rings. • Only dogs eligible for these shows will be admitted into the show area. There is no provision for unentered dogs. • LOSS OR DAMAGE – The Show Committee will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, or assume any liability in the event of any accident or misfortune, to either dogs or exhibitors participating in these Shows. The welfare of an Exhibitor’s child is assumed to be the responsibility of the Exhibitor. It is distinctly understood that Exhibitors will exercise control and restraint over their children. • Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. • ALL RIGHTS TO TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested 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 Show Grounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show 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. The Club is not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show. ENTER ONLINE: http://www.BaRayEvents.com

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