The American Pomeranian Club, Inc. 2016 National Specialty

The American Pomeranian Club, Inc.
2016 National Specialty
In Memory of Darrell Baker
APC National Specialty March 13 – 16, 2016
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 11 – 13, 2016 – Agility Trials
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 13 – 16, 2016
Sanctioned Puppy Match
Obedience, Rally, Conformation, Junior Showmanship
ENTRIES CLOSE: 5:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016, AT THE SHOW
SECRETARY'S OFFICE after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or
substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules.
SCHEDULE & LOCATION
Friday – March 11, 2016
APC All-Breed Agility Trial
(3 days, 3 Trials, 1 Judge)
Flying Feet Agility
Judge: Carla Boudrot
Saturday – March 12, 2016
APC All-Breed Agility Trial
APC Board Meeting
Flying Feet Agility
Presidential Suite
Sunday – March 13, 2016
APC Toy Agility Trial
Grounds Set Up
Pendleton
Vendor Set up
Sanctioned B Match
Meet and Greet Hospitality
Flying Feet Agility
Crowne Ballroom A, B, &
Crowne Ballroom A
Crowne Ballroom A
Presidential Suite
Monday, March 14, 2016
Hospitality
Ways & Means Table Auctions
APC Pomeranian Obedience Trial
APC Pomeranian Rally Trial
CGC & CGCA Evaluations
APC Pomeranian Sweepstakes
Top 20 Showcase
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Hospitality
Ways & Means Table Auctions
APC Junior Showmanship Judging
Living Legends
APC Conformation Dog Judging + Veteran Dogs
Canine Reproduction Seminar
APC Annual Membership Meeting
Karaoke
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Hospitality
Ways & Means Table Auctions
APC Conformation Bitch Judging + Veteran Bitches
APC Parade of Titleholders
Best of Breed Competition
APC Awards Banquet
APC Auction
Thursday, March 17, 2016
APC Designated Specialty
Friday, March 18, 2016
APC Designated Specialty
Saturday, March 19, 2016
APC Designated Specialty
Sunday, March 20, 2016
APC Designated Specialty
Presidential Suite
Crowne Ballroom A
Crowne Ballroom A
Crowne Ballroom A
Foyer of Crowne Plaza
Crowne Ballroom A
Coronet Ballroom
Presidential Suite
Crowne Ballroom A
Crowne Ballroom A
Crowne Ballroom A
Elliott Room
Elliott Room
Coronet Room
Presidential Suite
Crowne Ballroom A
Crowne Ballroom A
Crowne Ballroom A
Crowne Ballroom A
Coronet Ballroom
Coronet Ballroom
Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club
Louisville Kennel Club
Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club
Louisville Kennel Club
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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97 Annual National, 23 Obedience Trial, 11 Rally Trial, 3 Agility
Trial
PREMIUM LIST
AMERICAN POMERANIAN CLUB, INC.
Member of the American Kennel Club
CROWNE PLAZA LOUISVILLE AIRPORT
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40222  1-888-233-9527
SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 – Sanctioned B Match – 2016058808
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 – Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes – 2016058811
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 – Obedience Event – 2016058805
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 – Rally Trial Event – 201658802
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 – National Specialty Event – 2016058801
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016 – National Specialty Event – 2016058801
There will be classes for Junior Showmanship
This Show will be held Indoors & Unbenched
SHOW HOURS  6:00 am to 6:00 pm
No Dog Owned or Co-Owned by the President, Show Chairman
or Show Secretary will be exhibited at this show.
Show Secretary
Rachal McKee Sager
c/o Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. P. O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610  (610) 376-1880
On Site Cell Phone Contact  (501) 860-1853
Agility Trial
Agility Trial Secretary – Steve Peters (812) 626-1123, [email protected]
Flying Feet Agility, 7844 Starlight Road, Floyd Knobs, IN 47119
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION
Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event
under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.
James P. Crowley, Secretary
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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OFFICERS, BOARD & SHOW COMMITTEE
President
Fran Stoll
First Vice President
Carlene Gilstrap
Second Vice President
Geno Sisneros
Treasurer
Kelly D. Reimschiissel
Recording Secretary
Geneva Coats
Corresponding Secretary
Victoria Oelerich
79 N. Walnut Street, N Massapequa, NY 11758  (516) 381-2460
[email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pat Barnett  Cathy Driggers  Alane Levinsohn
Barbara McClatchey  Margaret McKee  Celeste Solano
AKC DELEGATE
Geno Sisneros
SHOW COMMITTEE
Show Chairman
Pat Barnett
#11 Wilson Cove Road, Morrilton, AR 72110  (501) 977-1600 
[email protected]
Obedience Chairman
Barbara McClatchey
57 Poplar Ct, Lake Jackson, TX 77566 (979) 297-7383  [email protected]
Agility Chairman
Sherye Wise
7000 Briscoe Lane, Louisville, KY 40228 (502) 432-1434  [email protected]
Show Secretary
Rachal McKee Sager
8391 Spring Set Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (804) 357-1875
National Treasurer
Cathy Driggers
765 Cassadage Road, Lake Helen, FL 32744 (386) 846-7175
[email protected]
COMMITTEES
Awards Chairperson
Auctioneer
Banquet
Catalog Advertising
Chief Ring Stewards
Exhibitor Gift Bags
Facebook Coordinator
Grounds
Greet & Meet Hospitality
Health & Genetics Seminar
Judges Education Coordinator
Karaoke
Live Streaming
Reserved Seating
Trophies - Conformation
Trophies – Obedience & Rally
Top Twenty 20
Vendor Booths
Ways & Means
APC Website
Joan Behrend
Camilla Knight
Carlene Gilstrap
Carlene Gilstrap
Leah James & Peggy Kates
Connie Smith
Alane Levinsohn
Lane Jackson & David Gilstrap
Tammy Hill & Daniel Yona
Vikki Oelerich
Kelly D. Reimschiissel
Aly Bell
Elizabeth Heckert
Barbara Moore & Carol Kivch
Bonnie Stetson
Laurie Ford
Christine Creasey
Becky Jackson
Kathy Launderville
www.americanpomeranianclub.org
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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ENTRY FEES
ENTRY FEES  (Fees listed below include $.50 AKC Recording fee & $3.00 AKC Event
Fee). When a dog is entered in more than one class, the highest priced class is considered the
first entry
First entry of each dog (Breed & Obedience)
Puppy Classes (6-9 & 9-12 months)
Bred by Exhibitor
Each Additional entry of same dog (Breed, Obedience, Jr. Show)
Junior Showmanship Competition Only
Puppy Sweepstakes (Must also be entered in a Regular Class)
Veteran Sweepstakes (Need not be entered in any Other Class)
Brace Class as a unit (Breed or Obedience)
All Other Non-Regular Classes (Breed, Obedience)
Parade of Champions
$30.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
FREE
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
RALLY TRIAL ENTRY FEES
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(Including AKC recording fee of $3.50 1 entry & $3.00 additional entry of same dog)
First entry of each dog
$30.00
Each additional entry of same dog
$20.00
SHOW SITE INFO & ACCOMMODATIONS
CROWNE PLAZA LOUISVILLE AIRPORT
The American Pomeranian Club has reserved a block of rooms for a special rate of
$119 plus applicable taxes per night. Reserve a double or king room 1 - 4 guests for
this rate. The $119 rate will be good from March 11 – 18, 2016. Reservation deadline
will be February 19, 2016. When making your reservations, be sure to state that you
are with the American Pomeranian Club Dog Show at 888-233-9527. The hotel
requires a $50 ONE TIME NON-REFUNDABLE pet fee per room. A replacement
charge will be assessed for any bedspreads, blankets, sheets, etc. damaged or
destroyed. The Crowne Plaza requires that all dogs left unattended in guestrooms, be
locked in crates and plastic put under the crates. The hotel requires that housekeeping
staff be allowed daily access to all guest rooms attendees who do not comply with the
rules will be assessed the regular $150 pet fee. The Crowne Plaza is a full service
hotel featuring a lounge, full service restaurant, room service, pools, health spa, sauna,
guest laundry and more. Hotel guests enjoy the convenience of complimentary airport
shuttle. When you arrive at the Louisville airport baggage claim area just give us a call
(please retrieve your baggage before calling the hotel).
DIRECTIONS TO Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport: Hotel next to I-65 and I-264. It is
five minutes from Churchill Downs. Two minutes from the Louisville International
Airport, and across the street from the Kentucky Exposition Center.
RV PARKING
RV Parking allowed if staying in the hotel. If staying in an RV on Crowne Plaza
grounds without a room, then the charge is $125.00 per day. Electrical hook-ups are
unavailable and generators are not allowed at any time. There is security 24 hours a
day.
FAIRGROUNDS RV PARKING
RV Parking is located at the fairgrounds. Hook-ups are available at a rate of $50 per
night, dry dock rate is $30 per night. Space is limited, so be sure to make reservations
early. Indoor showers are available. Reservation number is (502) 367-5384.
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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JUDGING PANEL
ALL REGULAR, NON-REGULAR & JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES
Mrs. Kelly D. Reimschiissel
6214 W 10150 N, Highland, UT 84003
PUPPY & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES
Ms. Lorinda Vasuta
1167 Ridgewood Rd, Sharon Center OH 44274
OBEDIENCE & RALLY
Suzanne Hemminger
1170 W. Offner Rd, Peotone, IL 60468
AGILITY TRIAL
Carla Boudrot
4010 Eveningside Dr NE, Cleveland, TN 37312
SHOW VETERINARIAN – ON
CALL
Jefferson Animal Hospital
4504 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 966-4104
SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER
Springfield Photography
316 Skyline Drive, Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 694-2299
www.springfieldpoms.com
Only the official photographer may take win
pictures.
Directions Jefferson Animal Hospital: Take Exit 208B on the left to merge onto I65N toward Louisville, continue onto I-24W, take exit 127 onto Outer Loop, turned
right onto Outer loop toward Okolona. Destination is on your right.
CANDID SHOTS
Springfield Photography will also provide ringside candid photographs for this
event. Look for their booth to review and purchase candid photos taken.
CATALOG ADVERTISING
Covers: Front inside
$200.00
Back Outside
$225.00
Back Inside
$175.00
Full Page Color
$75.00
Full Page black/white
$40.00
Half Page black/white
$20.00
(Additional $10 for each photo)
Send ad copy and check made payable to the American Pomeranian
Club by January 23, 2016.
Carlene Gilstrap
PO Box 22442, Chattanooga, TN 37422
(706) 539-2355 or (423) 987-0266
You can email your ad copy & photo (all photos must be clear and scanned
at no less than 200 dpi) to [email protected].
VENDOR BOOTH SPACE
To reserve your vendor space please contact Becky Jackson at
[email protected] or call 256-762-5958.
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
The Annual Meeting of the American Pomeranian Club, Inc. will be held, Tuesday,
March 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm. APC Members and Guests are invited.
Victoria Oelerich, Corresponding Secretary
APC NOTIFICATIONS
GROOMING AREA
The APC has changed the grooming area! The Crowne Ballroom B next to
the Crowne A, which is the show room has been rented to meet your
grooming space needs.
RESERVED SEATING
The APC is offering ringside seats for $50 per seat including show catalog.
Seats are for the duration of the show. Reserved seating is on a first come, first
served basis. When front row seating is filled, you will be allocated to the
second row seating. Those wishing to sit together MUST send their payment for
seating together with the list of attendees. Payment can be made via Paypal,
credit card or mailed with the information of those sitting together with payment
in the same envelope. Free seating will be available.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN & CGCA TEST
The American Pomeranian Club will host a Canine Good Citizen Test on
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Monday, March 14 between the Rally and the Sweepstakes competitions in the
ballroom. The Evaluator is Barbara McClatchey. The entry fee is $10.00 per
dog. Springfield Photography will do candid shots. As of January 1, 2013,
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Canine Good Citizen became an official AKC title that can appear on the title
records of dogs registered or listed with AKC. Dog owners who complete the
CGC as a Title process may list the suffix “CGC” after the dog’s name.
As a result of frequent, ongoing requests from dog owners and instructors for
AKC to recognize CGC as a title, dog owners will have the option of having
CGC added to their dog’s title record and appear as a part of the dog’s titled
name.
LIVING LEGENDS
If you would like your dog recognized, this is for all our Living Legends. To
be eligible: 12 years of age or older, have at least One (1) AKC Title or an
APC Historical Award, need not be present nor entered in the Specialty. A
fee of $25.00 to have your name listed in the catalog with dog’s name,
birthdate, and a brief bio.
Send entries and fees to:
Margaret McKee, 2426 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063 by
January 21, 2016. Awards will be made in the show ring prior to the judging
of Dog Classes on Tuesday.
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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RIBBON & ROSETTE AWARDS
REGULAR CLASSES
First Prize
Blue Rosette
Second Prize
Red Rosette
Third Prize
Yellow Rosette
Fourth Prize
White Rosette
Reserve Winners Purple & White Rosette
Winners
Purple Rosette
Best of Winners
Blue & White Rosette
Best of Breed
Purple & Gold Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
or Variety
Red & White Rosette
Select
Light Blue & White Rosette
Awards of Merit
Dark Green Rosette
Best Veteran
Dark Green Rosette
Best Bred-By
Dark Green Rosette
Best American Bred Dark Green Rosette
Best Puppy
Dark Green Rosette
OBEDIENCE CLASSES
High in Trial
Blue & Gold Rosette
Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & Utility
Combined Dark Green & Blue Rosette
Qualifying Score
Dark Green Rosette
RALLY CLASSES
Qualifying Score
Dark Green Rosette
NON-REGULAR CLASSES
First Prize
Rose Rosette
Second Prize
Brown Rosette
Third Prize
Light Green Rosette
Fourth Prize
Gray Rosette
SWEEPSTAKES
Best Junior in
Sweepstakes
Lavender Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Junior
in Sweepstakes
Dark Green Rosette
Best Senior in
Sweepstakes
Dark Green Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Senior
in Sweepstakes
Lavender Rosette
Grand Sweepstakes
Winner
Pink & Green Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Grand
Sweepstakes Winner Lavender Rosette
Best Veteran in
Sweepstakes
Dark Green Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Veteran
In Sweepstakes
Lavender Rosette
NEW TITLE ROSETTE
Any dog completing a new title in
Conformation, Obedience or Rally –
Rosettes by Margaret R McKee and
Rachal McKee Sager Idlewyld
Pomeranians.
GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS
Will be awarded at the judge’s
discretion
to: Best
Best Senior
in of Breed, Best of
Opposite Sex to best of Breed, Select
Dog, Select Bitch according to AKC
guidelines.
AWARDS OF MERIT
At the judge’s discretion, additional
recognition (Awards of Merit) may
awarded separately for: Best of
Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best
of Breed, Select Dog, Select Bitch,
and up to Five (5) Awards of Merit.
No dog shall receive more one (1) of
these awards.
PARADE OF CHAMPIONS &
TITLEHOLDERS
All Pomeranians that are AKC
Champions of Record or AKC
Titleholders are eligible to enter the
Parade. Dogs need not be entered in
any other class to participate, but the
entry form must have "Parade" on it.
Please include a resume about the
dog with the entry. This will be read
during the Parade. Each participant
will receive a commemorative
Rosette. Resumes will not be
accepted at the show. Parade of
Championships will be before BOB
judging.
NOTE
At the National Specialty, the dogs
designated Reserve Winners Dog
and Reserve Winners Bitch will be
awarded the three-point major,
provided the number of dogs
competing in the regular classes of
the Reserve Winner’s sex total at
least twice the number required for a
five point major in the region in which
the event is held.
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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CLASSIFICATION & ELIGIBILITY
CLASSIFICATION
REGULAR CLASSES
Puppy Dogs, 6 months and under 9 months
Puppy Bitches, 6 months and under 9 months
Puppy Dogs, 9 months and under 12 months Puppy Bitches, 9 months and under 12 months
Dogs, 12 months and under 18 months
Bitches, 12 months and under 18 months
Bred-by-Exhibitor Dogs
Bred-by-Exhibitor Bitches
American-bred Dogs
American-bred Bitches
Open Dogs - Black, Brown, Blue
Open Bitches - Black, Brown, Blue
Open Dogs - Red, Orange, Cream, Sable
Open Bitches - Red, Orange, Cream Sable
Open Dogs - Any Other Color, Pattern or VariationOpen Bitches - Any Other Color, Pattern or Variation
Winners Dog
Winners Bitch
Best of Breed Competition
Following Best of Breed there will be competition for:
Best Puppy and Best of Opposite Sex in Regular Classes, Best Bred-By-Exhibitor and
Best of Opposite Sex, Best Veteran and Best of Opposite Sex, Best American Bred Dog,
and Best of Opposite Sex
In classes divided by Color, the Class division MUST be included on entry form.
CLASS ELIGIBILITY
Bred by Exhibitor (BBE)
▪ All dogs entered in the Bred-by-Exhibitor Class must be individually
registered with the AKC.
▪ 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.
Effective January 1, 2010, Chapter 11, Section 1 of the AKC Rule Book: No dog
shall be exhibited in a licensed or member dog show, except for dogs entered in
the Miscellaneous Class unless it is either individually registered in the AKC Stud
Book, or individually registered with a foreign registry organization pedigrees are
accepted for AKC registration. See
http://images.akc.org/pdfs/rulebook/RREGS3.pdf for complete details of the rule
change.
Veteran Class
For dogs & bitches 6 years of age or older as of the date of the show, the Dog or
Bitch need not be entered in any other class at the show. Spayed or neutered
Veterans may compete in Sweepstakes and in the regular class.
NON REGULAR – SINGLE DOG CLASSES
As the judge's decision in the Non-Regular Classes involving Multiple Dog
Entries is based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, none of the dogs or
bitches making up the entry judged first in these classes will be eligible to
compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won these classes.
NON-REGULAR – MULTIPLE DOG CLASSES (for dogs & bitches)
Stud Dog Class
For dogs that have sired two or more dogs or bitches entered in the show. The
award will be based on the merits of the Get and Get only will be judged. The
owner of the Stud Dog need not necessarily be the owner of the Get. As the
judge's decision in this class will be based on the merits of more than one dog,
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none of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in this class will be
eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won this class. The Stud
Dog must appear in the ring with this Get and must be entered in the Stud Dog
Class. Get must be entered in a Regular Class or non-Regular Class or for Best
of Breed Competition.
Brood Bitch Class
Same as Stud Dog but substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get.
Brace Class
For two dogs of the same recognized breed that are similar in appearance,
performing in unison and presented by a maximum of two handlers. Both dogs
competing in brace competition must have at least one common owner. Both
dogs entered in the Brace Class must also be entered in another regular or nonregular class. If more than one Brace is entered by the same owner, the dogs
comprising each Brace must be so designated as "Brace # 1", "Brace # 2", etc.
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION - Classes will be judged on
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Tuesday, March 15
AKC Junior Handler Numbers are now required for entry in Junior Showmanship
Competition. Numbers may be obtained from the American Kennel Club PHONE: (919) 816-3776. For additional information contact American Kennel
Club, Junior Showmanship, 5580 Centerview Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. Phone
(919) 816-3776 or email: [email protected]
Entry blank MUST be filled out with the necessary information; otherwise
the entry in Junior Showmanship will not be accepted.
NOVICE JUNIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years old and
under 12 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close,
have not won three First Places with competition present in a Novice Class at a
licensed or member show.
NOVICE INTERMEDIATE CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years
old and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries
close, have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice
Class at a licensed or member show.
NOVICE SENIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years old and
under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close,
have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a
licensed or member show.
OPEN JUNIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years old and
under 12 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close,
have won three First Places, with competition present, in an Open Showmanship
Class at a licensed or member show.
OPEN INTERMEDIATE CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years
old and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries
close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in an Open Class at
a licensed or member show.
OPEN SENIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years old and
under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close,
have won three First Places, with competition present, in an Open Class at a
licensed or member show.
MASTER CLASS:
Attention Juniors (effective date of January 1, 2012)
For Boys and girls at least 9 and under 18 years of age on the day of the show
and who have won ten (10) first place wins in an open class with competition to
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be eligible to enter the limited class competition. The calendar for this class will
be November 1 – October 31 of the following year. 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 compete for
the following year.
NOTICE
JUNIORS WITH A DOG ALSO ENTERED IN ANOTHER CLASS OFFERED AT
THIS SHOW WHO SUBSTITUTE A DOG NOT ENTERED IN THIS SHOW
MUST REMIT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUNIOR ONLY AND JUNIOR AS
AN ADDITIONAL CLASS ENTRY FEE. JUNIORS WHO HAVE ENTERED
JUMIOR SHOWMANSHIP ONLY WHO THEN SUBSTITURE ANOTHER DOG
WILL NOT BE CHARGED A FURTHER FEE.
Competition must exist for Best Junior Handler.
No entry may be changed or cancelled unless notice of the change or
cancellation is received in writing by the Superintendent or Show Secretary
named in the premium list to receive entries, prior to the closing date and hour for
entries, except that a correction may be made from one age division to another
provided this transfer is made by the Superintendent or Show Secretary at least
one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of any Junior Showmanship class at
this show.
MONETARY PRIZES FOR ALL SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES
2016 PUPPY & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES & PRIZES
Undistributed funds revert to the Club. After 35% has been deducted, the remainder
will be distributed as follows:
First in each Class
40%
Second in each Class
30%
Third in each class
20%
Fourth in each class
10%
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES
The Puppy Sweepstakes is open to all Pomeranians who are six months of age and
under eighteen months of age on the day of the show. All dogs entered in the
Sweepstakes must be entered in a Regular Puppy Class in order to qualify for the
puppy break. Senior classes, since they must be entered in a regular class (not
puppy) must pay the regular class fee plus the $20.00 sweepstakes fee.
Sweepstakes classes will be judged on Monday, March 14, 2016.
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES CLASS DIVISION – For Puppy Dogs & Bitches
6 months and under 9 months
Best Junior in Sweepstakes
9 months and under 12 months
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Junior in
12 months and under 18
Sweepstakes
months
Best Senior in Sweepstakes
(Same classes for bitches)
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Senior in
Sweepstakes
Grand Sweepstakes Winner
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES
The Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Pomeranians who are six years of age. Dogs
entered in Veteran Sweepstakes classes may also be entered in a regular class or
Veterans class. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches may be entered in Veteran
Sweepstakes and in regular conformation classes. Sweepstakes will be judged on
Monday, March 14, 2016. Indicate Veteran Sweepstakes and age division on the
regular entry form under "Additional Classes".
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASS DIVISION
Dogs, 6 years and under 9 years
Best Veteran in Sweepstakes
Dogs, 9 years and over
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Veteran in
(Same classes for bitches)
Sweepstakes
SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES
Each Sweepstakes participant will receive a Judges trophy bottled by
Animation Winery.
GRAND SWEEPSTAKES WINNER
Chiming Howard Miller wall clock offered by Brett & Sandy Abraham – Pomquest
Pomeranians
BEST SENIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES
Wendell August forge wall clock offered by Sam Gorman and Rhiannon Walsh
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST SENIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES
Large mantle musical plus chiming clock offered by Bobby & Lisa Caudill - Blissfull
Maltese/Poms
BEST JUNIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES
Wendell August forge wall clock offered by Lane, Becky & Julie Jackson –
Springwood Pomeranians
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST JUNIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES
Desk set with clock offered by Lane, Becky & Julie Jackson – Springwood
Pomeranians
FIRST PLACE IN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES FOR DOGS & BITCHES FOR 6-9
MONTH, 9-12 MONTH, 12-18 MONTH
Embroidered rose colored crate mats offered by Paula Clark- Expression
Pomeranians
SECOND PLACE THROUGH FOURTH PLACE IN SWEEPSTAKES FOR DOGS &
BITCHES FOR 6-9 MONTH, 9-12 MONTH, 12-18 MONTH
Embroidered brown, green and gray crate mats offered by Paula Clark – Expression
Poms
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES
BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPSTAKES
Rythums Musical wall clock Offered by Brenda Heimbach – Victorian Pomeranians
$500 donated by Ohio Pet Vet
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPSTAKES
Rythums Musical Clock offered by Vikki Oelerich – Peperie Pomeranians
FIRST PLACE IN EACH CLASS IN SWEEPSTAKES
Dual-sided 5X7 Howard Miller frame with clock on one side offered by Carol &
Rebecca Silverberg – CNR Poms
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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BREED, JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP, REGULAR & NON-REGULAR CLASS PRIZES
The American Pomeranian Club, Inc. reserves the right to substitute trophies of
equal or greater value. The American Pomeranian Club, Inc. offers the following
prizes unless otherwise indicated. Trophies must be picked up by the end of the
show. No trophies will be mailed.
Each Conformation exhibitor will receive a Judges trophy – Gourmet
Cookie and Dog Gourmet Cookie.
BEST OF BREED
Ross Simons Silver plated 5 piece Tea Set offered by the Bay Colony
Pomeranian Club
BREEDER OF BEST OF BREED – Blue & White Rosette offered by the
American Pomeranian Club
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED
Ross Simons Silver plated warmer/server offered by the Bay Colony Pomeranian
Club
BEST OF WINNERS
Don Drumm cast aluminum casserole with lid offered by Fran Stoll – Stolanne
Pomeranians
BEST PUPPY IN REGULAR CLASSES
Silver Pomeranian Coin silver plated engraved 8x10 picture frame and picture of
win offered by Amy Eiserman - Kegler’s Pomeranians
$250.00 donated by Valley Animal Hospital
BEST OF OPPOSITE TO BEST PUPPY
Wendell August Forge tray offered by Christine Crane Goodin – Dee Little
Pomeranians
BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR
Ross Simon Silver plated bowl offered by Jane Lehtinen and Judy Gasser - Janle
Pomeranians
$250.00 donated by Valley Animal Hospital
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR
Ross Simon Silver plated bowl offered by Richard & Sally Baugniet – Pomirish
Pomeranians
BEST VETERAN
Wendell August forge aluminum tray offered by Charlotte Creed – In memory of
CH Southlands Toast to Bev-Nor “Poasty”
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST VETERAN
Wendell August forge aluminum tray offered by Carol & Rebecca Silverberg –
CNR Pomeranians
WINNERS DOG
Don Drumm cast aluminum bowl offered by Al Lapuz – Aljens Pomeranians
RESERVE WINNERS DOG
Beatriz Ball aluminum tray offered by Cynthia Cardoso Iken – Pismo Beach
Pomeranians
WINNERS BITCH
Don Drumm cast aluminum tray offered by Dan & Connie Smith – Danco
Pomeranians
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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RESERVE WINNERS BITCH
Beatrice Ball aluminum tray offered by Cynthia Cardoso Iken – Pismo Beach
Pomeranians
SELECT DOG
Beatriz Ball Aluminum Salad bowl and tongs offered by Ebony Russell
SELECT BITCH
Beatriz Ball Aluminum Salad bowl and tongs offered by Carol & Rebecca
Silverberg – CNR Pomeranians
AWARDS OF MERIT (5)
Ross Simon silver plated 12 inch trays offered by Nanette Walker – Lilliput
Pomeranians
AMERICAN BRED WINNER
$250.00 offered by Omega Laboratories
BREEDER OF THE AMERICAN BRED WINNER
$250.00 offered by Omega Laboratories
APC CHALLENGE TROPHY
The American Pomeranian Club, Inc. offers the following challenge trophies for
competition at its Winter National Specialty Show only through the generosity of
the person(s) or groups named.
BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR
The Thelma Dunn Challenge Trophy In memory of Thelma Dunn offered by
Judy Gasser.
A beautiful Statue of a Full Body Pomeranian done in Bronze Resin and mounted
on a rich walnut wooden base. For permanent possession, this trophy must be
won three times by the same identical owner(s), not necessarily with the same
dog and need not be consecutive times. The trophy will remain in the possession
of Judy Gasser until won outright.
REGULAR CLASSES
Prizes for Regular Classes will be as follows unless otherwise listed.
FIRST PLACE IN REGULAR CLASSES FOR DOGS & BITCHES FOR ALL
CLASSES
Set of four sandstone coasters with National logo offered by David and Carlene
Gilstrap – Mountain Crest Pomeranians
SECOND PLACE IN REGULAR CLASSES FOR DOGS & BITCHES FOR ALL
CLASSES
Red beaded detachable collar lead offered by Linda Pelz – Dreamweavers
Pomeranians
THIRD PLACE IN REGULAR CLASSES FOR DOGS FOR ALL CLASSES
Yellow handmade pens (a piece of art) offered by Aly Bell – Ball O Fur Poms
“Make it Big” Shampoo offered by Pish pads
THIRD PLACE IN REGULAR CLASSES FOR BITCHES FOR ALL CLASSES
Yellow handmade pens (a piece of art) offered by Peter & Susan Colcord –
LUVIN Pomeranians
“Make it Big” Shampoo offered by Pish pads
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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FOURTH PLACE IN REGULAR CLASSES FOR DOGS & BITCHES FOR ALL
CLASSES
White cloth dog toy offered by Darren Lane & Lorinda Vasuta – Animation
Pomeranians
NON-REGULAR CLASS PRIZES
Prizes for Veterans Classes will be as follows unless otherwise listed.
First Place - Howard Miller clock with silver plated frame
VETERAN POMERANIANS
Veteran Dogs, 6 years & under 9 years offered by Holly Nudd
Veteran Dogs, 9 years & over offered by Bob and Elizabeth Pietzsch – Peach’s
Pomeranians
Veteran Bitches, 6 years & under 9 years offered by Holly Nudd
Veteran Bitches, 9 years and over offered by Wendy Lane – Haney’s
Pomeranians
FIRST PLACE THROUGH FOURTH PLACE FOR ALL VETERANS CLASSES
Pom Beanie Baby offered by Ohio Valley Pom Club
BEST BRACE
Silver plated aluminum tray with four Pomeranians etched wine classes and
etched Pomeranian carafe offered by Bonnie Stetson – Foxwudz Pomeranians
BEST STUD DOG & BROOD BITCH
Silver plated aluminum tray with four Pomeranians etched wine classes and
etched Pomeranian carafe offered by Bonnie Stetson – Foxwudz Pomeranians
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PRIZES
Prizes for Junior Showmanship Classes will be as follows unless otherwise listed.
BEST JUNIOR HANDLER
Silver plated engraved picture frame, photo of win offered by Stephanie
Hentschel – DarRight Kennels
$500 apple gift card offered by Apple, Inc.
First in Each Class - $50 iTunes Gift Card offered by Kelly D. Reimschiissel, Kilei
Pomeranians
Junior Participant – Silver-Plated Pomeranian Pin offered by Kim Haddon
OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSES & PRIZES
OBEDIENCE TRIAL
Obedience Move Ups will be allowed in accordance with the AKC
Obedience Regulations
(Obedience classes will be judged on Monday, March 14, 2016)
Qualifying score required for all prizes. "Dog" means either sex. A dark green
rosette will be given to each entry receiving a qualifying score in the Regular
Classes. New rules effective JANUARY 1, 2014. AKC requires clubs to refund
the entry fee for females in season. A processing fee may be retained by the
club. (Obedience regulations Chapter 1, Section 14)
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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Classification
Novice "A"
Novice "B"
Open "A"
Open "B"
Utility "A"
Graduate Novice
Utility "B"
Optional Titling Classes
Beginners Novice “A”
Beginners Novice “B”
Graduate Novice
Graduate Open
Pre Novice
Pre Open
Pre Utility
Versatility
Non-Regular Classes
Pre-Novice "A"
Brace
Veterans
Pre-Novice
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: Open and Utility Class entries - You must include
a jump height. Open and Utility Classes will be in order of jump height from
lowest to highest. Please be aware the jump heights have changed.
Measuring the dog at the withers, the jump heights are as follows:
Less than 7 1/2"
7 1/2" to less than 9"
9" to less than 11"
11" to less than 13"
13" to less than 15"
4"
8"
10"
12"
14"
Any further jump heights please refer to the Obedience Regulations.
OBEDIENCE PRIZES
HIGH IN TRIAL
Embroidered bath towel, photo frame and goodie bag valued at $100.00 offered
by Laurie Ford, In memory of “Munchie” CGC RE ASCA RE HIT
HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE IN OPEN B & UTILITY
Embroidered bath towel and goodie gift bag valued at $75 offered by Trish
Berger, Magix’z Pomeranians
REGULAR & NON-REGULAR CLASS OBEDIENCE PRIZES
Prizes for Regular and Non-Regular Classes will be as follows unless otherwise
listed.
First place - Embroidered small towel and goodie gift bag valued at $40.
Second through Fourth place - Goodie gift bag valued at $30.
NOVICE A
First place offered by Janie Hoffman
Second through Fourth place offered by Margaret McKee of Idelwyld
Pomeranians
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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NOVICE B
First place offered by Victoria Leitner – Courbette Pomeranians
Second Through Fourth place offered by Victoria Leitner – Courbette
Pomeranians
OPEN A
First place offered by Dale Haralson
Second through Fourth place offered by Dale Haralson
OPEN B
First place offered by Joe and Sharon Willis – Willowbrook Aussies
Second through Fourth place prize offered by Jeannine Rash – Papillonia Dog
Training Academy
UTILITY A
First place offered by Ann Parman – Heritage Pomeranians
Second through Fourth place offered by Ann Parman – Heritage Pomeranians
UTILITY B
First place offered by Barbara McClatchey Second Chance Poms, In memory of
“Tiffany” UD RAE, HOF TD
Second through Fourth place offered by Barbara McClatchey - Second Chance
Poms, In memory of “Tiffany” UD RAE, HOF TD
VETERANS NOVICE
First Place Embroidered small towel and goodie gift bag valued at $40.00 offered
by Dina Tall – PomLife Pomeranians
Second through Fourth Goodie gift bag valued at $30.00 offered by Kara
Kortwrite
BRACE
First place offered by the American Pomeranian Club
RALLY TRIAL
(Rally classes will be held on Monday, March 14, 2016)
Qualifying score required for all prizes. "Dog" means either sex. No refund for
bitches in season. RALLY MOVE UPS WILL BE ALLOWED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH AKC RALLY REGULATIONS
Rally Exhibitors please note:
New Rally Rules apply starting January 1, 2008. You are responsible to read
and be familiar with these changes Rally Advanced and Excellent classes require
a jump height (because the class will be ordered by jump height) you MUST
supply a jump height on your entry form or the trial secretary will not accept your
entry. The trial Secretary/Superintendent will not contact you for this information!
Rally Jump Heights are:
Less than 10" at withers
10" to 15" at withers
15" and under 20"
20" and over
4" jump height
8" jump height
12" jump height
16" jump height
You are expected to understand the Rally Rules and understand which Rally
Class "A" or "B" at any level to enter. The rules differ between the Rally novice
class and Advanced/Excellent classes. Be advised that your leg will not count if
you earn it in the wrong class! Consult the AKC rules or Rally at www.akc.org.
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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Classification
Novice "A"
Novice "B"
Advanced "A"
Advanced "B"
Excellent "A"
Excellent "B"
RALLY PRIZES
A dark green rosette will be given to each entry receiving a qualifying score.
Prizes for Regular and Non-Regular Classes will be as follows unless otherwise
listed.
RALLY HIGH COMBINED SCORE
Embroidered bath towel and goodie gift bag valued at $75 offered by Judy Green
– Razzle Dazzle Pomeranians.
REGULAR & NON-REGULAR CLASS RALLY PRIZES
Prizes for Regular and Non-Regular Classes will be as follows unless otherwise
listed:
First place - Embroidered small towel and goodie gift bag valued at $40.
Second through Fourth place - Goodie gift bag valued at $30.00
NOVICE A
First place offered by Wendy Lane – Haney’s Pomeranians
Second through fourth place offered by the American Pomeranian Club
NOVICE B
First place offered by Victoria Leitner – Courbette Pomeranians
Second through Fourth place offered by Victoria Leitner – Courbette
Pomeranians
ADVANCED A
First place by Mike Urbach, In memory of “Andi”
Second place through fourth place offered by Mike Urbach, In memory of “Andi”
ADVANCED B
First place by Kara Kortwrite
Second through fourth place offered by the American Pomeranian Club
EXCELLENT A
First place offered by the American Pomeranian Club
Second through fourth place offered by the American Pomeranian Club
EXCELLENT B
First place offered by Mary Frenzel-Berra, In memory of “Great Rivers Meg Bules
Malashel CGCA, BN, CD, RAE5, THD HOF owned by Elaine Wishnow
Second through fourth place offered by the American Pomeranian Club
RALLY PAIRS NOVICE
First place offered by the American Pomeranian Club
Second through fourth place offered by the American Pomeranian Club
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Check your Hospitality Packet when you arrive for a complete listing of all
events scheduled. Once entries close the judging schedule may change.
Going...Going...Gone! Pom Auctions
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Monday, March 14 through Wednesday, March 16
Our auctions are always fun. It is fun to see what everyone donates, fun to see
who bids and buys....and fun to see what it sells for. Now is the time to look
around for some wonderful "Pom Something" to donate. Look at home but also,
look at the shows. We request that the donation be Pom or canine related. We
have “Buy it Now” ongoing during the day and Silent Auctions as well with the
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more exciting items being held for the Live Auction on Wednesday, March 16 .
Be sure to mark/tag your items with your name (so we can say thank you) and
any information about the items. Please bring to the Ways & Means tables in
ballroom. Items are needed for our annual fundraising efforts! Contact Kathy
Launderville with any questions (712) 262-9038.
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SUNDAY – MARCH 13
8:00 am - 10:00 am – Grounds Set Up – Note New Grooming Area!!
Would you like to be first to set up your equipment in the APC's grooming room?
Then meet Lane Jackson & David Gilstrap and help lay plastic, erect ring gates,
place chairs, etc. in the Show/Grooming Rooms and you will be allowed to set up
your grooming equipment ahead of everyone else. We now have a larger
grooming area next to the ballroom. See you there!
3:00 pm – SANCTIONED B MATCH, Judge: Mrs. Christine Crane Goodin
6:30 pm – MEET & GREET HOSPITALITY
Come after the puppy match to the Presidential Hospitality suite for food, fun and
friends.
Food and soft drinks provided.
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MONDAY – MARCH 14
Obedience & Rally Trial
Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes
10:30 am – 12:00 pm – JUDGES EDUCATION SEMINAR
The American Pomeranian Club will hold a Sanctioned Judges Education
Seminar in conjunction with the National Specialty. Ringside tutoring will also be
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available Tuesday & Wednesday, March 15 & 16th. There is no charge. To
make your reservations contact Judges Education Coordinator, Kelly D.
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Reimschiissel by March 1 . Phone (801) 361-8619 or email
[email protected]. There will be no hands on workshop with this
seminar.
CGC & CGCA Testing
The American Pomeranian Club will offer the CGC and CGCA tests (open to all
breeds and mixed breeds) Cost is $10 per dog and the testing will be done by
Barbara McClatchey. Further information may be obtained by contacting Barbara
at [email protected].
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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8:00 pm – TOP 20 SHOWCASE EVENT
“Top 20’s in the Spotlight” is being held Monday, March 14, 2016. The Cash bar
will be open from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Top 20 People’s Choice Judging and
Hors d’oeuvres (light refreshments) will begin at 8:00 pm. Private Judging begins
at 6:00 pm with the judges, committee and selected board members to observe.
Seats including a catalog is $25. It is best to purchase the seats/catalogs ahead
of time as seating can become limited. You may reserve a table of 8 individuals
for $75 this is in addition to the seating cost. No more than 2 tables may be
reserved with the same name. This is a gala event and a semi-dressy affair.
Gentlemen are asked to wear a jacket, ties are optional. Please no jeans. You
can pay for the event on the APC website. Your names will be listed at the door
alphabetically (no ticket needed). You can also purchase seating/catalogs at the
door. With the purchase of a catalog you will also receive a ballot sheet to vote
for the “People’s Choice Award”. This award will be announced the evening of
the Top 20 Event. The “Judges Choice Award” will be presented at the Banquet.
For any further information you may contact Christine Creasey at
[email protected] or 203-518-0098.
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TUESDAY – MARCH 15
Junior Showmanship
Dog Conformation Classes
4:00 – 6:00 pm – CANINE REPRODUCTION SEMINAR - $30
Dr. Robert Hutchinson is the Director for the Center of Canine and Feline
Reproduction and Infertility, Inc. and is the reproductive consultant for the
Veterinary Information Network (VIN). He is world-renowned for his expertise in
canine reproduction and neonatology.
7:00 pm – APC ANNUAL MEETING
Members and non- members alike may attend.
8:30 pm – KARAOKE
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WEDNESDAY – MARCH 16
Bitch Conformation Classes
Parade of Titleholders
Best of Breed Competition
AWARDS BANQUET AND AUCTION
Reservations must be made no later than March 1, 2016. Banquet price is
$50.00 per person and includes meal, beverage and dessert, (tickets purchased
at Nationals will be $55.00). A table of 10 can be reserved for an additional
$25.00 but the whole table MUST be paid for at the same time, only a limited
number are available. PLEASE NOTE: Chairs cannot be tipped into the table to
save seats, chairs must have all 4 feet on the floor. If seats are being saved at a
table someone must be present and sitting at the table. There are only 10
individuals allowed to be seated at a table. Cash bar at 6:00 PM, Dinner at 6:30
PM. If you are not joining us for the banquet please join us for the auction.
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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SANCTIONED B MATCH
Pre-Entries Close February 24, 2016
Held in conjunction with the 2015 APC National Specialty, Sunday - March 13, 2016,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky.
Judge: Mrs. Christine Crane Goodin
PRIZES
Best in Match – Grooming Table donated by Mardel
Best of Opposite in Match – Ringside Table donated by Mardel
First in Each Class – APC Duffel Bag offered by the APC
Day of Match Entries will be accepted from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Entries accepted the day of the match will not appear in the catalog
Detach below and mail with your entry fee
APC SANCTIONED B MATCH ENTRY FORM
Fees: Pre-Entry: $15
Entry at the Match: $20
Pre-Ordered Catalog: $2
Limited entry of 100 puppies
Wins at AKC Sanctioned matches do not carry championship points. Professional
handlers may show any dog. Dogs with major points may show.
Amount Enclosed $ _______________
BREED: POMERANIAN
SEX:
 Dog
 Bitch
Conformation Classes:
AKC or LITTER # ____________ DOB ________
 3 – 6 Month Puppy
 6 – 9 Month Puppy
 9 – 12 Month Puppy
NAME OF DOG: ___________________________________________________
OWNER(S)_______________________________________________________
OWNERS ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY______________________ STATE__________________ ZIP___________
BREEDER(S)______________________________________________________
SIRE_____________________________________________________________
DAM_____________________________________________________
DOB _________________________ EMAIL _____________________________
Signature _________________________________________________________
I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to person or other
dogs.
Instructions:
Make checks payable to: APC
Mail entries to Match Secretary
Jane Lehtinen
1517 8th Street S.
Virginia, MN 55792
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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2016 APC SPONSORSHIP & DONORS
EDULE
HOSPITALITY SPONSORSHIPS
The 2016 National Specialty Show Committee is looking for Sponsors for a multitude
of events such as: Awards Banquet and Auction, Banquet Gifts, and more.
How can you do this? Anyone can donate funds and anyone attending the National
can donate their time. Clubs can donate and their members can "Host" whichever
event they so choose. Several Clubs can work together to sponsor an event.
Suggested
Donation Benefits
Donation
Listing in the premium and catalog; on signage at
Candle Level
$25.00
sponsored event.
Light Bulb Level $50.00
Same as Level 1 plus Business card ad in the catalog.
Spot Light Level $75.00
Same as Level 1 plus 1/4 page ad in the catalog.
Flood Light
$100.00
Same as Level 1 plus. 1/2 page ad in the catalog.
Level
NATIONAL SPECIALTY DONORS
The American Pomeranian Club, Inc. would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the
generous support and donations received from the following sponsors:
EXHIBITOR BAG DONORS
CANDLE LEVEL
Janice Russell, Cin-Jan Poms
LIGHT BULB LEVEL
Colleen Beland, Pomhaven Poms
SPOT LIGHT LEVEL
FLOOD LIGHT LEVEL
GENERAL DONORS
Carmen Blankenship
Cindy Bowling
Robin Carpenter
Margo Koga
Linda Saball
CORPORATE SPONSORS
The APC wishes to thank the following for
their donations:
Apple, Inc.
Bed Bath and Beyond
Don Drumm Studios
The Grape & Granary
Hartville Coin
Hartville Collectibles
JoAnn Fabrics
Kim Morris Jewelry
Mardel
Omega Laboratories
Ohio Pet Vet
PishPad
PurrrfectPetBaker, Shery Wise
Ron Beahn Custom Framing
Shulan's Jewelry
Spoonflower
Taylor Made Jewelry
The Painted Lady
Valley Animal Hospital
Vignettes
Wal-Mart
Wendall August Forge
Western Reserve Fabrics
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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APC NATIONAL ORDER FORM
Order Form Must Be Received by March 1, 2016+
Make your check or money order payable to:
American Pomeranian Club or APC
EVENT
AMT
APC Awards Banquet & Auction
PRICE
TOTAL
$50.00
Reserved Banquet Table (table of 10)
$ 525.00
Catalog (pre-order)
Health & Genetics Seminar
Canine Reproduction – Dr. Robert
Hutchinson
$ 10.00
Reserved Ringside Seating & Catalog
RV Parking (Per day without a room)
Confirmation Number: __________
Arrival Date: ___________
$ 50.00
$30.00
$ 125.00
Top 20 seating (includes catalog)
Top 20 Table of *8 (does not include
seats)
$ 25.00
Vendor Booth (3 days)
$ 120.00
$ 75.00
National Sponsorship
Candlelight Level
$ 25.00
Light Bulb Level
$ 50.00
Spot Light Level
$ 75.00
Flood Light Level
$ 100.00
General Show Fund Donation
General Trophy Fund Donation
Exhibitor Bag Donation
Grand Total
$
Mail Order Form and check or money order to:
APC National Treasurer
Cathy Driggers
765 Cassadage Road, Lake Helen, FL 32744 (386) 846-7175
Name(s)__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City _______________________ State ____________ Zip Code ____________
Phone ___________________________ Email __________________________
RV Size ______________________________# Nights _________________
Date of Arrival _______________________ License # ___________________
Handicap Space Required _________ Permit __________
PLEASE INCLUDE THE NAMES OF ALL THE INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING FOR
BANQUET, TOP 20, RESERVED SEATING – THANKS.
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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CELL PHONE MUST BE KEPT ON VIBRATE WHILE IN GROOMING AREA
OR BALLROOM. THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED IN RING.
NO FLASH PICTURES ARE ALLOWED DURING ANY OF THE JUDGING.
The Club wishes to maintain a good reputation with the Crowne Plaza
management. There will be designated exercise area outside the building.
All exhibitors are expected to comply with the exercise area signs.
All Catalogs will be sold. None will be given away.
There will be a RESERVED SECTION for judges who are participating in
ringside mentoring. This area will be for JUDGES and MENTORS ONLY.
The Crowne Plaza is a dog friendly hotel. PLEASE help keep it dog friendly by
observing these rules! Immediately after checking in, make a thorough check of
your room and report any damages to the Front Desk as well as the Show
Chairperson. Hotel and housekeeping staff will inspect all rooms daily and will
report any problems to the Show Chairperson. You will be held financially
responsible for any damage to the room. Crate your dogs when not in the room
and put plastic under your crates. Do not use hotel towels for drying dogs.
Canadian Exhibitors must submit entries with credit cards, check drawn on
U.S. Accounts or with international money orders in U.S. Funds.
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, video tape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and
voice in any manner without further release or consent.
RETURNED CHECKS/DENIED CREDIT CARDS do not constitute a valid entry
fee. The Show Secretary will add a collection fee to the amount of each returned
check or denied credit card charge. Subsequent returned checks or denied credit
cards from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY
basis.
No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any
condition as to its acceptance. Entries will not be accepted without fees or
signatures. Changes, additions or corrections to entry forms must be received in
writing or by telegram prior to the close of entries. Those received by telephone
are not acceptable.
METHOD OF PAYMENTS ACCEPTED BY THE AMERICAN POMERANIAN
CLUB (Unless otherwise noted) You may pay for Advertising Fees, Trophy,
Hospitality or other donations, seminar fees and Banquet tickets any of the
following ways: Check or Money Order drawn on a US bank and made payable
to the American Pomeranian Club, Credit cards accepted, MasterCard, Visa and
American Express. Please include the full name shown on the card, the card
number, expiration date and the CID # on the back of your card. (CID # is the last
three numbers on the back of the card).
FACSIMILE MACHINE ENTRIES for this show will be accepted up to closing.
BE SURE TO FAX BOTH FRONT AND BACK OF ENTRY FORM. Fax Number
(610) 376-4939. 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 Chapter 11, Section 4).
Also online entries at www.raudogshows.com
Entries Close at 5:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016
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 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS 
ENTRY FEE: $30.00 for the first entry of each dog including $.50 A.K.C.
recording fee & $3.00 A.K.C. Event Service Fee and $20.00 each additional entry
of the same dog. Bred-By Exhibitor and Puppy Classes (6-9; 9-12 mos.), $20.00.
Sweepstakes, $20.00. Brace, All Non-Regular Classes, $20.00. Junior
Showmanship (first entry) FREE. Obedience $30.00. Rally Classes, $30.00
CLOSING DATE for entries 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 (at
Show Secretary's Office) after which entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or
substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show
Rules. THE SHOW will be open from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
An AKC RECORDING FEE of $.50 and an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.00
will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show,
Obedience Trial or Rally. If a dog is entered in more than one class in one of
these events, the AKC Recording Fee and Service Fee are to be collected on the
first entry only. (AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 2). All
Recording Fees payable to the American Kennel Club.
RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. A charge of $20.00 will
be made for each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same
exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. An
administrative Fee of $2.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries
cancelled prior to the closing of entries. TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE and
UNSIGNED ENTRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
ENTRIES NOT ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS AND PHOTOCOPIES OF
ENTRY FORMS without the Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the
Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE.
MAIL ALL ENTRIES WITH FEES TO Rachal McKee-Sager c/o Jim Rau Dog
Shows, Ltd., P. O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610, (610) 376-1880.
ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES will not be accepted.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES will be made as soon as practical with
tickets and/or identification cards. The person accompanying a dog must show
tickets of admission and identification before the dog will be received.
SHOULD SUCH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOT BE RECEIVED BY THE
EXHIBITOR within a reasonable time, please notify Jim Rau Dog Shows at (610)
376-1880.
MAKE ALL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO J.R.D.S., Ltd.
Please mail checks or money orders with entries. Superintendent assumes no
responsibility for cash sent through the mail.
ALL CREDIT CARD ENTRIES, REGARDLESS OF METHOD SUBMITTED, are
processed through the FAX program and will be charged a $4.00 per dog per
show processing fee.
CANADIAN EXHIBITORS make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS.
NO ENTRY SHALL BE MADE AND NO ENTRY SHALL BE ACCEPTED
WHICH SPECIFIES ANY CONDITIONS AS TO ITS ACCEPTANCE.
ENTRY FEES shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent,
disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by
action of Show Committee. 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. Extreme weather conditions, such as,
but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, must be
considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators. The
well-being of dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance and, in
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the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the show before completion, no refund
of entry fee will be made.
ERRORS ON ENTRY BLANKS. Owners are responsible for errors in making out
entry forms, whoever may make such errors, and no entry fee will be refunded in
event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published
closing date.NO REFUND FOR DUPLICATE ENTRIES. We will make every
effort to find all duplicate entries, but if a dog has been processed, no refund will
be made.
CONSULT JUDGING PROGRAM FOR TIME OF JUDGING.
DOGS MAY ARRIVE any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. DOGS
NOT REQUIRED for further judging will be excused. JUDGES WILL 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 when their classes
are called to be judged. The show-giving club and the Superintendent have no
obligation or responsibility for providing service through a public address system
or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not
brought into the ring when required. ALL DOGS PRESENT must be held on
leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the
exercising ring.
THE SHOW COMMITTEE/SUPERINTENDENT will use due care and diligence
for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, nor assume
any liability in the event of an accident or misfortune to either dogs or exhibitors
participating in this show. CANINE COURTESY All dogs shall be kept under
control at all times. You are responsible for picking up after the animals in your
care. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event
Cancellation Hotline 877-252-3229.Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians'
recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites,
any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. Effective
January 1, 2009 – Refund and cash award checks are void after 180 days and
WILL NOT be Re-issued.
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