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SPECIALTY SHOW & PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES
Join us on the 4th of July in Olde New England for
Podengo Independence Day!
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Club of America
2009 Portuguese Podengo Pequeno National Specialty
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Unbenched Show
Powder Mill Barn
32 South Maple Street
Enfield, CT 06082
Show Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All Judging will be held indoors
Judging Assignments
Conformation Classes: Luis Gorjao Henriques, FCI
Apartado 1090 - 2775 " Parede, Portugal
Puppy Sweepstakes: Madeleine Fish, AKC
49 Obed Heights Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Best Born and Bred in the USA: Marge Calltharp, AKC
44 Mt. Parnassus Rd. E. Haddam, CT 06423
The 7th Annual PPPCA Portuguese Podengo National Specialty featuring Podengo Pequenos will be held for the first time in New England at a lovely, historic New England barn. There are woods, trails, a meadow down the dirt lane, and a well-stocked fishing stream just outside the door!
Join us for Puppy Sweepstakes, Conformation and Non-Regular classes, and lots of fun " a 4th of July Barbecue with a Health and Genetics clinic Friday evening; kids and adults handling clinics on Saturday; a Parade and Brag and Tell ; and, a hands-on clinic offered after the show by Luis Gorj o-Henriques, FCI, traveling from Portugal to judge our Conformation classes. (See Page 3 for a complete schedule of events.)
In addition to our PPPCA Specialty, five days of exciting AKC shows will be held at the nearby Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts from Wednesday, July 1st to Sunday, July 5th " the Yankee Classic, largest AKC show in New England. The Yankee Classic is a five-day show with daily AKC Companion events where our Podengos can compete. It is hosted by the Naugatuck Valley Kennel Club, the Kenilworth Kennel Club, the Farmington Valley Kennel Club and the Holyoke Kennel Club.
Closing date for Specialty entries is 12:00 p.m. June 17, 2009. All entrants must be registered/recorded with AKC-FSS or an organization (e.g., FCI, KC) whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration.
Officers & Directors of the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Club of America April 1, 2009 - March 31, 2011
President: Marilyn Piurek
Old Saybrook, CT
PodengosUSA@aol.com
Vice President: Kirk A. Weber, D.V.M.
Independence, KY
kweberbkb@fuse.net
Secretary: Marilynn Pryor
Troup, TX
gr8jrt@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Bob Brawders
Longmeadow, MA
brawders@btco.biz
Directors:
Becky Berkley
San Diego, CA
berkley.becky@yahoo.com linda.buchanan@comcast.net
Linda Buchanan
Hartford, CT
linda.buchanan@comcast.net
Heather Kenyon
Independence, KY
utopia.hill@yahoo.com
Judy Parker
Farmington, NY
judyib245@aol.com
Susan Rexford
Ashburnam, MA
tumomak@aol.com
Board Alternate: Sandy Truitt
Bettendorf, IA
renaissancedogs@aol.com
Show Committee
Specialty Chair: Linda Buchanan
135 Linnmoore St.
Hartford, CT 06114
Grounds & Lodging: Bob Brawders
Hospitality: Teresa Knox
Trophies: Penny Schroeder
Advertising: Marilyn Piurek, Nancy Paris
Show Veterinarian (on call) Show Photographer
Dr. Ann Huntington Martin Videography
Suffield Veterinary Hospital Lianne & Andrew Martin
577 East Street South, Suffield, CT 06078 martinvideography@gmail.com
SHOW SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JULY 3RD
6:00 p.m. Opening 4TH of July Barbecue at the Powder Mill Barn
7:00 p.m. PPPCA Annual Meeting
Following meeting Health and Genetics Clinic Kirk Weber, D.V.M.
SATURDAY, JULY 4TH
8:00 a.m. Barn open to Exhibitors
9:00 a.m. Kids Handling Clinic Sue Rexford
9:45 am Adult Handling Clinic Sue Rexford
11:00 a.m. Puppy Sweepstakes Madeleine Fish, AKC
12:00 pm Conformation Classes Luis Gorj o-Henriques, FCI
Immediately following Best Born and Bred in the USA! Marge Calthorp, AKC
Followed by Parade of All Podengos! and Podengo Brag and Tell
Followed by Hands-on Judges Clinic Luis Gorj o-Henriques
6:00 p.m. Annual Celebratory Banquet at the Hazard Grille
6:00 p.m. Cocktails, Silent Auction;
7:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner
SHOW INFORMATION
Hotels/Motels/RV and Camping sites accepting dogs:
The official PPCA Motel is the Red Roof Inn, located at 5 Hazard Avenue, 2.5 miles from the Show site. For reservations, call 800-874-9000 or 860-741-2571.
Call now for your reservation! A block of rooms will be held at special Show rates for PPCA members until June 3, 2009.
Other motels within a few miles of the site that also accept pets include Econo Lodge, Regency Inn, and Candlewood Suites. See Page 5 for RV and camping sites close to the Show.
Annual Meeting, Friday Barbecue & Clinic:
Show events will kick off on Friday evening, July 3rd, with an old-fashioned 4th of July Barbecue at the Barn at 6 p.m. " hot dogs, hamburgers (or veggie!), corn on the cob, lemonade, watermelon, more! The PPCA Annual Meeting will be held at 7 p.m., followed by a Health and Genetics Clinic offered by Kirk Weber, D.V.M. The Barn will open for Exhibitors at 8 a.m. on Saturday.
Directions: The Powder Mill Barn is 8 miles from Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT and 19.7 miles from Hartford. Traveling from the airport, take I-91N to Exit 47E. Continue about 2.5 miles to the center of Hazardville; turn right onto South Maple St. at the light (Valero Mart on left). Go down the hill; the Powder Mill Barn is on the right, just before the narrow bridge.
Annual Celebratory Banquet: Saturday, July 4th at the award-winning Hazard Grille, 39 Hazard Avenue in Enfield, steps from the motel and 2 miles from the show venue. Cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 and a silent auction. The cost of the Dinner Buffet is $24.95. Make reservations by emailing Hospitality Chair Teresa Knox at tknox01@hotmail.com .
Schedule of Events: The full Podengo Independence Day! Show schedule can also be found at our website, www.podengos.com/shows and is included in the Show Catalogue.
Handling Clinics: Handling Clinics for both kids and adults will be held Saturday morning at 9 a.m., prior to the show, led by Susan Rexford, PPCA member, owner of Portuguese Podengo Pequenos and AKC Champion Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
RV sites close to the Powder Mill Barn
RV Parking at the Powder Mill Barn
**No Hookups** First come, first served, 2 spots available
Contact Teresa Knox at tknox01@hotmail.com .
The Big E , site of AKC's Yankee Classic Dog Shows, West Springfield, MA:
Eastern States Exposition
413-737-2443
$25 per night, hook-ups available
Hundreds of exhibitors park here with their RVs for the five days of AKC shows. They do not take reservations " it is first-come, first-served, but they claim there is always room!
Stafford Springs, CT:
Mineral Springs Campground http://www.mineralspringscampground.com/
Roaring Brook Campground http://www.roaringbrookcampground.com/
Sun Valley Camping Cooperative http://www.townusa.com/sunvalley/
Ashford, CT:
Brialee RV & Tent Park http://www.brialee.net/
Del-Aire Campground
704 Shenipsit Lake Road
Tolland, Connecticut 06084
Phone: 860-875-8325
West Willington, CT:
Moosemeadow Camping Resort http://www.moosemeadow.com/
Willington, CT:
Wilderness Lake Campground http://www.wilderness-lake.com/
Southwick, MA:
Sodom Mountain Campground http://www.sodommountain.com/
AKC Code of Sportsmanship
The sport of purebred dog competitive events dates prior to 1884, the year of AKC s birth. Shared values of those involved in the sport include principles of sportsman ship. They are practiced in all sectors of our sport: conformation, performance and companion. Many believe that these principles of sportsmanship are the prime reason why our sport has thrived for over one hundred years. With the belief that it is useful to periodically articulate the fundamentals of our sport, this code is presented.
Sportsmen respect the history, traditions and integrity of the sport of purebred dogs.
Sportsmen commit themselves to values of fair play, honesty, courtesy, and vigorous competition, as well as winning and losing with grace.
Sportsmen refuse to compromise their commitment and obligation to the sport of purebred dogs by injecting personal advantage or consideration into their decisions or behavior.
The sportsman judge judges only on the merits of the dogs and considers no other factors.
The sportsman judge or exhibitor accepts constructive criticism.
The sportsman exhibitor declines to enter or exhibit under a judge where it might reasonably appear that the judge s placements could be based on something other than the merits of the dogs.
The sportsman exhibitor refuses to compromise the impartiality of a judge.
The sportsman respects the AKC bylaws, rules, regulations and policies governing the sport of purebred dogs.
Sportsmen find that vigorous competition and civility are not inconsistent and are able to appreciate the merit of their competition and the effort of competitors.
Sportsmen welcome, encourage and support newcomers to the sport.
Sportsmen will deal fairly with all those who trade with them.
Sportsmen are willing to share honest and open appraisals of both the strengths and weaknesses of their breeding stock.
Sportsmen spurn any opportunity to take personal advantage of positions offered or bestowed upon them.
Sportsmen always consider as paramount the welfare of their dog.
Sportsmen refuse to embarrass the sport, the American Kennel Club, or themselves while taking part in the sport.
PPCA National Portuguese Podengo Specialties
April 26, 2003: 1st Podengo Specialty of the Portuguese Podengo Club of America. In conjunction with the ARBA Cherry Blossom Classic, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. AKC Judge Marjorie Tuff.
April 24, 2004: 2nd PPCA Specialty. At ARBA Cherry Blossom Classic, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. FCI Judge Vitor Veiga of Portugal.
April 22, 2005: 3rd PPCA Specialty. At ARBA Cherry Blossom Classic, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. FCI Judge Luis Catalan of Portugal.
March 31, 2006: 4th PPCA Specialty. At United Kennel Club, Hickory, North Carolina. AKC & FCI Judge Luis Pinto Teixeira of Portugal.
May 4, 2007: 5th PPCA Specialty. At Rarities, Inc., Matamoras, Pennsylvania. FCI Judge Vitor Veiga of Portugal.
March 14, 2008: 6th PPCA Specialty. Simpsonville, Kentucky. FCI Judge Carla Molinari of Portugal.
July 4, 2009: 7th PPCA Specialty. Enfield, Connecticut. FCI Judge Luis Gorj o-Henriques of Portugal.
BREED CLASSIFICATION
Puppy Sweepstakes: All puppies divided by age only; not divided by variety or gender.
REGULAR CLASSES
NOTE: All Regular Classes to be divided by Variety, Wire Coat and Smooth Coat.
Puppy Classifications: 6 to 9 months
9 to 12 months
12 to 18 months
Open Dogs / Open Bitches
NOTE: Bred by Exhibitor Classes
All dogs entered in the Bred by Exhibitor Classes must be individually registered with the AKC- FSS. The person handling the dog must be a breeder of record of the dog and an owner of record of the dog. To exhibit in this class, family members must be a breeder and owner of record.
NON-REGULAR CLASS
Best Born & Bred in USA! (Wire Coat and Smooth Coat to be judged together)
PRIZES
All trophies must be picked up on the day of the show, except where otherwise stated. Owners and/or agents are responsible for picking up trophies. PPCA reserves the right to substitute trophies of equal or greater value for any trophy listed. The following prizes are offered by PPCA unless otherwise specified:
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES
The Sweepstakes is open to all Portuguese Podengo Pequenos who are 6 months and under 18 months of age on the day of the show. All dogs entered in Sweepstakes must also be entered in a Regular Class. Sweepstakes will be judged prior to the Regular Classes. Indicate "Sweepstakes" and age division on the regular entry form under Additional Classes. Entry fee is $10.00.
Classification All puppies divided by age only; not divided by variety or gender.
Puppies 6 months to 9 months
Puppies 9 months to 12 months
Puppies 12 months to 18 months
Ribbon/Rosette Prizes " Puppy Sweepstakes Classes
First Place .. . Rose Ribbon
Second Place . . .. . .Brown Ribbon
Third Place . .. Light Green Ribbon
Fourth Place .. Gray Ribbon
Best in Sweepstakes .. .Pink & Green Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes.. .. Lavender Rosette
Sweepstakes Prize Money
After 20% has been deducted by the PPCA for expenses, the remainder will be divided as follows:
First/ Best in Sweepstakes ..... . 40%
Second . 30%
Third . ... 20%
Fourth . ..... 10%
REGULAR CLASSES
Ribbon/Rosette Prizes " Regular Classes
First Place.. . ... .. Blue Ribbon
Second Place .. .... . .. . . .Red Ribbon
Third Place ... .... . . ....Yellow Ribbon
Fourth Place . . . ...White Ribbon
Winners Dog / Bitch* ..... . ...... Purple Rosette
Reserve Winners Dog / Bitch .............................. ..Purple & White Rosette
Best of Winners .. ... ....... Blue & White Rosette
Best of Variety .. . .............Purple & Gold Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Variety ........ ..Red & White Rosette
Best Bred by Exhibitor Dog / Bitch ..Red & Yellow Rosette
Note: Two sets of prizes for all above classes, for smooth coat and wire coat entrants.
REGULAR CLASSES (continued)
Best Puppy in Show . ... Dark Green Rosette
Best Bred by Exhibitor .. . .. Dark Green Rosette
Best of Breed/Best in Show ............................... ..Red, White & Blue Rosette
Points toward PPCA Championship are awarded to Winners Dog and Winners Bitch with Best of Winners getting the highest available points. Please see rules for PPCA Championship, Page 13.
NON-REGULAR/SPECIAL CLASS " BEST BORN & BRED IN THE USA!*
Ribbon/Rosette Prizes " Best Born & Bred in the USA! (not separated by variety)
First Place.. . ... . . Blue Ribbon
Second Place .. .... . .. .. . .Red Ribbon
Third Place ... .... . . . ...Yellow Ribbon
Fourth Place . . . . . .....White Ribbon
Best Born & Bred in the USA . .Red, Green & Yellow Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Born & Bred in the USA .... ..Green & Yellow Rosette
* Best Born & Bred in the USA!: Must be six months of age and over, and whelped in the United States by reason of a mating which took place in the USA.
PPCA 2009 NATIONAL SPECIALTY PRIZES
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES
Sweepstakes Prize Money. 20% of all entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses. The remainder will be divided as follows:
First " 40% Second " 30% Third " 20% Fourth " 10%
Prizes in 1st " 4th place in each Sweepstakes class. Dog toys offered by Chris Colucci & Cori
Puppies, 6 months to 9 months
Puppies, 9 months to 12 months
Juniors, 12 months to 18 months
Best in Sweepstakes. PPP embroidered bath towel offered by Marilynn Pryor
Best of Opposite. PPP embroidered bath towel offered by Marilynn Pryor
REGULAR CLASSES
Best in Show. Custom mosaic wood plaque of winning PPP s head offered by Penny & Cal Schroeder, Podengos da Floresta Kennels
Best Puppy in Show. PPP embroidered grooming apron offered by Isabelle Acampora, Alpacas-4-Pets
Best of Variety, Smooth. PPP embroidered director s chair offered by Kip Bergstrom
Best of Variety, Wire. PPP embroidered director s chair offered by Sue Davis & Spanky
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Variety, Smooth. Medium engraved Boar Brush offered by Liz Bauza
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Variety, Wire. Medium engraved Pin Brush offered by Sue Davis & Spanky
Best of Winners, Smooth. Welcome mat offered by Ramon Bauza
Best of Winners, Wire. Welcome mat offered by Jane Tusten and Cindy Well
Winners Dog, Smooth. Large PPP embroidered canvas tote bag offered by Ramon Bauza
Reserve Winners Dog, Smooth. Medium PPP embroidered canvas tote bag offered by Ramon Bauza
Winners Bitch, Smooth. Large PPP embroidered canvas tote bag offered by Liz Bauza & Ginja
Reserve Winners Bitch, Smooth. Medium PPP embroidered canvas tote bag offered by Liz Bauza
Winners Dog, Wire. Large PPP embroidered canvas tote bag offered by Sandra Truitt, Renaissance Podengos
Reserve Winners Dog, Wire. Medium PPP embroidered canvas tote bag offered by Lori & Ed Odson, Pioneer Podengos
Winners Bitch, Wire. Large PPP embroidered canvas tote bag offered by Sandra Truitt, Renaissance Podengos
Reserve Winners Bitch, Wire. Medium PPP embroidered canvas tote bag offered by Sue & Dick Rexford, Tumomak Rhodesian Ridgebacks & Podengos Too!
First Place in all regular classes. Ceramic PPP tile
Second Place in all regular classes. Stainless steel dog bowl
Third Place in all regular classes. Monkey fist knot rope
Fourth Place in all regular classes. Mini Tuff training ball
Puppy Dogs, Smooth, 6 " 9 months. Offered by Lisa Baird & Lianne Martin
Puppy Bitches, Smooth, 6 " 9 months. Offered by Liz Bauza & Schwartz
Puppy Dogs, Smooth, 9 " 12 months. Offered by PPCA
Puppy Bitches, Smooth, 9 " 12 months. Offered by PPCA
Junior Dogs, Smooth, 12 " 18 months. Offered by PPCA
Junior Bitches, Smooth, 12 " 18 months. Offered by PPCA
Puppy Dogs, Wire, 6 " 9 months. Offered by Lisa Baird & Lianne Martin
Puppy Bitches, Wire, 6 " 9 months. Offered by Barb Colucci
Puppy Dogs, Wire, 9 " 12 months. Offered by Jacob Theis & Percy
Puppy Bitches, Wire, 9 " 12 months. Offered by Marilynn Pryor
Junior Dogs, Wire, 12 " 18 months. Offered by Sue Davis & Spanky
Junior Bitches, Wire, 12 " 18 months. Offered by Teresa Knox & Bob Brawders
Bred by Exhibitor Dogs, Smooth. Offered by Liz Bauza
Bred by Exhibitor Bitches, Smooth. Offered by Liz Bauza and the London Pack
Bred by Exhibitor Dogs, Wire. Offered by Sue & Dick Rexford, Tumomak Rhodesian Ridgebacks & Podengos Too!
Bred by Exhibitor Bitches, Wire. Offered by Sue & Dick Rexford, Tumomak Rhodesian Ridgebacks & Podengos Too!
Open Dogs, Smooth. Offered by Teresa Knox & Bob Brawders
Open Bitches, Smooth. Offered by Teresa Knox & Bob Brawders
Open Dogs, Wire. Offered by Marilyn Bratis
Open Bitches, Wire. Offered by Marilyn Bratis
Best Bred by Exhibitor. PPP embroidered fleece blanket offered by Lori & Ed Odson, Pioneer Podengos
Best Bred by Exhibitor Dog. PPP embroidered grooming towel offered by Lori & Ed Odson, Pioneer Podengos
Best Bred by Exhibitor Bitch. PPP embroidered grooming towel offered by Lori & Ed Odson, Pioneer Podengos
NON-REGULAR/SPECIAL CLASS " BEST BORN & BRED IN THE USA!
Best Born & Bred in the USA. Medium engraved PPP boar brush offered by Marilyn Piurek, Porto Novo Podengos, LLC
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Born & Bred in the USA. Medium engraved PPP Boar brush offered by Marilyn Piurek, Porto Novo Podengos, LLC
First through fourth place. Premier Combo leads offered by Marilyn Piurek, Porto Novo Podengos, LLC
PPCA KIDS SHOWMANSHIP
Memento toy rabbits offered by Dean O'Neal, Bodean Kennels
RALLY & OBEDIENCE
High Scoring Portuguese Podengo in Rally and High Scoring Portuguese Podengo in Obedience at the five Yankee Classic shows in Springfield, MA. Rosettes offered by the PPCA.
Prizes in Rally at the Kenilworth Kennel Club of Connecticut Show at the Yankee Classic. Offered by Marilyn Piurek, Porto Novo Podengos, LLC:
Novice Rally A
Novice Rally B
Advanced Rally A
Advanced Rally B
Excellent Rally A
Excellent Rally B
Podengo Independence Day! mementoes for ALL Portuguese Podengo Pequenos participating in the Specialty offered by Linda Buchanan & Manny
ENTRY FEES
Regular Classes: $25.00
Sweepstakes Classes: $10.00
(No entry fee for Non-regular Class, Best Born & Bred in the USA! )
Please make checks payable to PPCA.
ENTRIES CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2009 AT 12:00 PM, AFTER WHICH DATE ENTRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED, CANCELLED, OR SUBSTITUTED
Entries will be accepted by mail only. Entry Form may be downloaded from www.podengos.com/shows.
Fees may be paid by check or money order. Checks and money orders should be made out to PPCA and mailed with entry forms to:
Linda Buchanan
2009 PPCA National Specialty Chair
135 Linnmoore Street
Hartford, CT 06114
Email: linda.buchanan@comcast.net
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2009 PORTUGUESE PODENGO NATIONAL SPECIALTY
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Powder Mill Barn, 32 South Maple Street
Enfield, CT 06082
The official Entry Form for the 2009 Portuguese Podengo National Specialty may be downloaded at http://www.akc.org/pdfs/AEN999.pdf (copy and paste this link in your browser bar). You may also find a link to the Entry Form at www.podengos.com/shows.
IMPORTANT! Please read instructions on the following entry form carefully before filling out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT).
SHOW CATALOGUE ADVERTISING
Full page: $40.00
Half page: $20.00
Business card: $10.00
Advertising deadline is June 17, 2009. Please make checks payable to PPCA. Payment for ads may be made by check or money order. Please mail or email all ads to:
Marilyn Piurek
76-2 River St. West
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
e-mail: piurek@sbcglobal.net
ALL ADVERTISING MUST BE CAMERA READY
RULES FOR PPCA CHAMPIONSHIP/PPCA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The requirements for a PPCA Championship are as follows:
The Podengo Pequeno must be recorded with FSS at the time of the match in order to participate in an AKC-sanctioned match.
The owner of the Podengo Pequeno must be a member in good standing of PPCA at the time of the match in order to accumulate points towards a PPCA Championship or National Championship.
Each Podengo Pequeno must obtain 15 points in the following manner:
2 entered " 1 point
3 entered " 2 points
4 entered " 3 points (major)
5 entered " 4 points (major)
6 entered " 5 points (major)
A Podengo Pequeno must acquire two 3-point majors under 2 different judges. The remaining 9 points can be acquired with any win stated above.
Points can be obtained at AKC-sanctioned B Matches with rare breed entries and at the PPCA National Specialty.
AKC-sanctioned B Matches: Adults and puppies six months of age and older can compete together in the adult class for PPCA points. Points are awarded to Winners Dog and Winners Bitch, with the Best of Winners getting the highest available points.
PPCA National Specialties: Points are awarded to Winners Dog and Winners Bitch in both the Smooth and Wire Varieties, with Best of Winners getting the highest available points.
A Podengo Pequeno can become a PPCA Champion when it has won a total of 15 points. If a Podengo Pequeno has won a major or Best of Breed or Variety at the National Specialty, and has a total of 15 points including the Specialty win or in addition to the 15 points acquired at the other venues, that Podengo Pequeno will become a PPCA National Champion.
As amended by the PPCA Board of Directors, effective May 18, 2009
SHOW REGULATIONS
Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, lame, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or because it has been entered incorrectly, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee. There is no refund for duplicate entries. 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 of entry fee will be made.
The Show-giving Club is not responsible for the loss of, damage to, or death of any dog exhibited or for the possessions of any participant, whether the result of accident or any other cause. It is expressly understood that every dog at this show is in the care and custody and control of his owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the show premises. Do not leave dogs in closed vehicles.
ATTENTION!! WAIVER OF RIGHTS " ANIMALS IN DISTRESS
The Specialty Club reserves the right to remove any animal in distress from a parked vehicle or crate, and all persons attending this dog show hereby waive any claim for damages against the club for such removal.
The welfare of any exhibitor s/spectator s child is the responsibility of the exhibitor/spectator. It is expressly understood that exhibitors/spectators will exercise control and restraint over their children on the site and surrounding areas. The Show-giving Club is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles or personal property.
The Specialty Clubs may decline any entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness or other causes and no one shall have any claim or recourse against the Specialty Clubs or any official thereof.
PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG
Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The owner or handler of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside. The show-giving Club and the Chair have no obligation or responsibility for providing service through a public address system or stewards for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required. Dogs may arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused.
All dogs present must be held on leash except when being judged.
Class Cash Prizes will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must be made in the ring before the judging of that class is over, and the Show Chair advised at once. The Chair and Show-giving Club disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging of the class is over.
Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal & external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.
All videotaping, photography or reproduction of any means during the show requires PPPCA permission.
THANKS TO ALL JUDGES, EXHIBITORS, PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS " LET' S HAVE A GREAT SHOW!
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