Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc.
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Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc.
OBEDIENCE 2016110103 2016110104 2016110105 RALLY 2016110106 2016110107 2016110108 Entries Close at Trial Secretary’s Office at 12:00 Noon, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2016, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Premium List Three All-Breed Obedience Trials & Three All-Breed Rally Trials (Unbenched) Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. (Member of the American Kennel Club) American K9 Country 336 Route 101 Amherst, NH 03031 Friday, Saturday & Sunday September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 Friday TRIAL HOURS: 1:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. SATURDAY TRIAL HOURS: 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. SUNDAY TRIAL HOURS: 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. ALL JUDGING WILL BE INDOORS There will be food available ALL THREE DAYS “THESE EVENTS WILL ACCEPT ENTRIES IN OBEDIENCE & RALLY FOR ALL-AMERICAN DOGS ENROLLED IN THE AKC CANINE PARTNERS PROGRAM." Club Website: www.MVKC.org Exhibitor Information All parking is at your own risk. The club assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to any vehicle, its contents and or dogs. Do NOT leave any dog in a closed vehicle! The Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. reserves the right to remove any animal in distress from a parked vehicle or crate and all persons attending these events shall waive any claim for damages against the club and or its representatives from such removal. There will be no SMOKING in or around any of the buildings, per Fire Marshal. The welfare of an exhibitor's child is assumed to be the responsibility of the exhibitors. It is distinctly understood the exhibitors control and restraint over their children for the day of each trial. NO saving parking spaces. There will be NO overnight parking. No RV hookups. Please help keep the site clean and pick up after yourself and your dogs. Exhibitor MUST be present for awards. Trophies and Prizes will NOT be mailed. Have fun! Site Information: There is plenty of parking, crating space in separate room. Separate lunch area with tables & chairs. Exhibitors should bring their own chairs & crates. Notice All rights to Televise, Videotape, Advertise, Photograph, Promote or otherwise exploit these events 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 events are in progress, do by attending these events or participation 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 these events. No commercial videotaping on show grounds except by prior arrangements with the Event Committee. Mail All Entries With Fees To: Mrs. Alice Smith, Trial Secretary c/o MB-F, Inc. P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420 (336) 379-9352 ENTRIES MAY BE TAKEN OVER THE INTERNET 24/7: Internet: www.infodog.com Click AKC Show Entry Button Read and follow on-Screen Instructions CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary 2 - Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 Officers of the Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. MB-F Obedience Trials #4005, #4007 & #4009 MB-F Rally Trials #4006, #4008 & #4010 President.............................................................................................................................Marilyn Smith Treasurer.........................................................................................................................George Marquis Recording Secretary.......................................................................................................Laura Hall Lewis Corresponding Secretary....................................................................................................Paige Kendall P.O. Box 689, Stratham, NH 03885 E-mail: [email protected] Board of Directors Kathy Farley Linda Marquis Marlene Moore Brenda Shattuck Delegate to the American Kennel Club Jeannette Neider Event Committee Sharon Gonet, Obedience & Rally Chairperson 87 New Boston Rd., Kingston, NH 03848 (603) 642-8585 E-mail: [email protected] Event Hearing Committee Beatrice Bartley Katie Boden Sharon Gonet Sheila Johannesen And Officers of the Club Committees Hospitality........................................................................................ Sharon Gonet & Sheila Johannesen Grounds.................................................................................................... Ron Comeau & Eric Engstrom Judges........................................................................................................................Sheila Johannesen Trophies.................................................................................................................................Katie Boden Ribbons & Rosettes............................................................................................................ Sharon Gonet Advertising/Publicity...................................................................................................Sheila Johannesen Chief Ring Steward Trial Secretary Laura Hall Lewis Alice Smith 12 Hall St. c/o MB-F, Inc., P.O. Box 22107 Merrimack, NH 03054 Greensboro, NC 27420 (336) 379-9352 Veterinarian On Call & 24 Hour Emergency Veterinarian Center for Advanced Veterinary Care 55 Carl Drive, Manchester, NH 03103 (603) 669-2002 irections to 24 hour Animal Emergency Clinic: From American K9 take Rte. 101E towards Manchester D to Exit 1 Rte. 28 So. Willow St., bear right at top of ramp follow Rte. 28 South to Carl Dr. (If you reach Sheffield Rd. you've gone approximately 0.1 mile too far.) Veterinary Emergency Center of Manchester 336 Abby Rd., Manchester, NH 03103 (603) 666-6677 From American K9 take Rte. 101E towards Manchester to Exit 1 Rte. 28 So. Willow St., bear right at top of ramp follow Rte. 28 South to turn right onto Abby Dr. Veterinary Emergency Center is on your right. “Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian's recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.” Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 - 3 Judges Friday Mr. James M. Ashton.................................................................399 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 NOVICE A, OPEN B, UTILITY A, GRADUATE NOVICE, VERSATILITY, PREFERRED NOVICE & VETERANS Ms. Elizabeth Chase.......................................................... 17 Old Stagecoach Dr., Monson, MA 01057 NOVICE B, OPEN A, UTILITY B, GRADUATE OPEN, PREFERRED OPEN & PREFERRED UTILITY Ms. Donna Eddins............................................................3041 N. Germantown Rd., Bartlett, TN 38133 BEGINNER NOVICE A, BEGINNER NOVICE B & ALL RALLY CLASSES Saturday Ms. Donna Eddins............................................................3041 N. Germantown Rd., Bartlett, TN 38133 NOVICE A, OPEN B, *UTILITY A, GRADUATE NOVICE, *VERSATILITY, PREFERRED NOVICE & VETERANS Mr. James M. Ashton.................................................................399 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 NOVICE B, OPEN A, UTILITY B, GRADUATE OPEN, PREFERRED OPEN & PREFERRED UTILITY Ms. Elizabeth Chase.......................................................... 17 Old Stagecoach Dr., Monson, MA 01057 BEGINNER NOVICE A, BEGINNER NOVICE B & ALL *RALLY CLASSES Sunday Ms. Elizabeth Chase.......................................................... 17 Old Stagecoach Dr., Monson, MA 01057 NOVICE A, OPEN B, UTILITY A, GRADUATE NOVICE, VERSATILITY, PREFERRED NOVICE & VETERANS Ms. Donna Eddins............................................................3041 N. Germantown Rd., Bartlett, TN 38133 NOVICE B, OPEN A, *UTILITY B, GRADUATE OPEN, PREFERRED OPEN & *PREFERRED UTILITY Mr. James M. Ashton.................................................................399 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 BEGINNER NOVICE A, BEGINNER NOVICE B & ALL RALLY CLASSES *provisional/permit Judge RIbbon Prizes Obedience Classes First Prize........................................................................................................................................Blue Rosette Second Prize................................................................................................................................... Red Rosette Third Prize....................................................................................................................................Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize...................................................................................................................................White Rosette Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes............................................................................Blue & Gold Rosette Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & Utility Combined......................................................... Blue & Green Rosette Qualifying Score in Regular Classes.................................................................................... Dark Green Ribbon New Titles................................................................................................................................................Rosette Optional Titling & Alternative Titling Classes First Prize........................................................................................................................................Blue Rosette Second Prize................................................................................................................................... Red Rosette Third Prize....................................................................................................................................Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize...................................................................................................................................White Rosette New Titles................................................................................................................................................Rosette Rally Classes First Prize........................................................................................................................................Blue Rosette Second Prize................................................................................................................................... Red Rosette Third Prize....................................................................................................................................Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize...................................................................................................................................White Rosette Highest Scoring Dog in Advanced B & Excellent B Combined.......................................................................... Blue & Green Rosette Qualifying Score in Regular Classes.................................................................................... Dark Green Ribbon New Titles................................................................................................................................................Rosette Non-Regular Classes First Prize...................................................................................................................................... Rose Rosette Second Prize................................................................................................................................Brown Rosette Third Prize........................................................................................................................... Light Green Rosette Fourth Prize.................................................................................................................................... Gray Rosette 4 - Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 90000. OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES ~ EACH EVENT Jump Heights will be in Ascending Order - Friday Descending Order - Saturday Ascending Order - Sunday Transfers will be allowed ~ Qualifying Score Required for All Prizes except Non-Regular Classes “Dog” means either sex ~ Refund for bitches in season. The club will retain a $10.00 processing fee. A refund will be made for a bitch that comes in season after closing date of this trial may be obtained by providing a veterinarian's certificate to the event secretary. This certificate must be given to the event secretary 30 minutes before the start of the trial. A Dark Green Qualifying Score Ribbon will be awarded to all dogs receiving qualifying scores. The Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. offers New Title Rosettes to those dogs completing a title at these trials. Note: An exhibitor whose dog wins an obedience award must be present to accept the award when it is presented. In case of a tie for any prize, any dog that is not present for a run-off forfeits the right to the prize. Exhibitors are requested to identify themselves if they might qualify for special trophies. Prizes must be claimed the day of the trial. Prizes not claimed become the property of the Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc.The Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. is not responsible for errors or omissions and the decision of the trophy chair is final. CLASSIFICATION Regular Classes - Each Day 05100. Novice Class A 05900. Open Class A 06800. Utility Class A 05500. Novice Class B 06300. Open Class B 07100. Utility Class B Optional Titling Classes - Each Day 07140. Beginner Novice A Class 07150. Graduate Novice Class 07145. Beginner Novice B Class 07160. Graduate Open Class 07170. Versatility Class Alternative Titling Classes - Each Day 07147. Preferred Novice Class 07155. Preferred Open Class 07165. Preferred Utility Class Non-Regular Class - Each Day 07700. Veterans Class 93600. RALLY TRIAL CLASSES ~ EACH EVENT Rally Ring Size will be a minimum of 40' x 50' Jump Heights will be in Ascending Order - Friday Descending Order - Saturday Ascending Order - Sunday Transfers will be allowed ~ Qualifying Score Required for All Prizes in Regular Classes “Dog” means either sex ~ Refund for bitches in season. The club will retain a $10.00 processing fee. A refund will be made for a bitch that comes in season after closing date of this trial may be obtained by providing a veterinarian's certificate to the event secretary. This certificate must be given to the event secretary 30 minutes before the start of the trial. A Dark Green Qualifying Score Ribbon will be awarded to all dogs receiving qualifying scores. The Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. offers New Title Rosettes to those dogs completing a title at these trials. Note: An exhibitor whose dog wins a rally award must be present to accept the award when it is presented. In case of a tie for any prize, any dog that is not present for a run-off forfeits the right to the prize. Exhibitors are requested to identify themselves if they might qualify for special trophies. Prizes must be claimed the day of the trial. Prizes not claimed become the property of the Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc.The Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. is not responsible for errors or omissions and the decision of the trophy chair is final. CLASSIFICATION Regular Classes - Each Day 47000. Rally Novice Class A 49600. Rally Advanced Class A 49800. Rally Excellent Class A 47100. Rally Novice Class B 49700. Rally Advanced Class B 49900. Rally Excellent Class B Non-Regular Classes - Each Day 47400. Veterans 47300. Rally Novice Class 47400. Veterans 47200. Rally Advanced Class 47400. Veterans 47500. Rally Excellent Class Veterans Rally Novice Class: For dogs seven (7) years of age or older on the day of the trial. All dogs will perform all the Rally Novice exercises. Veterans Rally Advanced Class: For dogs seven (7) years of age or older on the day of the trial. All dogs will perform all the Rally Advanced exercises except the jump exercise. Veterans Rally Excellent Class: For dogs seven (7) years of age or older on the day of the trial. All dogs will perform all the Rally Excellent exercises except the jump exercises. Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 - 5 THE MERRIMACK VALLEY KENNEL CLUB, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE UNAVAILABLE TROPHIES WITH ONES OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE. Friday 90000. OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES PRIZES Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes. Wheeled Cooler Tote offered by American K9 Country. Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & Utility Combined. Glass Bowl offered by the Event Committee in memory of Beatrice Hall. Highest Scoring Dog in Novice A. Black Braided Leash offered by Barb Burri in memory of Burri's Celestial Kestrel, CD PCD BN RE NA NF NAP NJP RATO THD CGCA. Highest Scoring Dog in Beginner Novice B. Glass Bowl offered by Sheila Johannesen in memory of Spooner Roy's Golden Star, CD BN RE TDI CGC RLV RLVX3 AOE RL1X. Highest Scoring Dog in Veterans. Pet Cooler Mat offered by Sheila Johannesen in memory of Spooner Roy's Golden Star, CD BN RE TDI CGC RLV RLVX3 AOE RL1X. Highest Scoring Golden Retriever in Novice B. Ceramic Paw Print Dish offered by Katie Boden. Highest Scoring Golden Retriever in Beginner Novice A. Golden Retriever Welcome Sign offered by Katie Boden. Highest Scoring Papillon in Novice B. Pail & Toy offered by Katie Boden. 93600. RALLY TRIAL CLASSES PRIZES Rally Rosettes offered by Charlene Swainamer in memory of Olivia, CD RAE2 CGC THD forever in my heart. Highest Scoring Dog in Rally Advanced B & Excellent B Combined. Glass Bowl offered by the Event Committee in memory of Beatrice Hall. First through Fourth in Each Rally Class. Dog Bowl & Toy offered by Marilyn Smith & Katie Boden. Highest Scoring Dog in Rally Novice A & B. Pet Cooler Mat offered by Sheila Johannesen in memory of Barrie Heartland of Gold, BN RE TDI CGC RL1 RL1X AOEL1. Highest Scoring Dog in Rally Advanced A. Basket offered by Ron Comeau in memory of Rascal, Spooner & Barrie. Highest Scoring German Shepherd Dog in Rally Excellent A. German Shepherd Dog Tote Bag Basket offered by Sharon Gonet in memory of Snowangels Precious One, CD. All Rally Veterans Entrants will receive a Bag of Goodies offered by the Event Committee. Saturday 90000. OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES PRIZES Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes. Wheeled Cooler Tote offered by American K9 Country. Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & Utility Combined. Glass Bowl offered by the Event Committee in memory of Beatrice Hall. Highest Scoring Dog in Open A. 15½'' Tall 2 Tier Trophy offered by the Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Highest Scoring Dog in Beginner Novice B. Glass Bowl offered by Sheila Johannesen in memory of Barrie Heartland of Gold, BN RE TDI CGC RL1 RL1X AOEL1. Highest Scoring Dog in Veterans Class. Pet Cooler Mat offered by Sheila Johannesen in memory of Spooner Roy's Golden Star, CD BN RE TDI CGC RLV RLVX3 AOE RL1X. Highest Scoring Golden Retriever in Novice A. Golden Retriever Tote Bag Basket offered by Sheila Johannesen in memory of Spooner Roy's Golden Star, CD BN RE TDI CGC RLV RLVX3 AOE RL1X and Barrie Heartland of Gold, BN RE TDI CGC RL1 RL1X AOEL1. Highest Scoring Golden Retriever in Beginner Novice B. Golden Retriever Welcome Sign offered by Katie Boden. Highest Scoring Labrador Retriever in Regular Classes. Basket offered by Katie Boden. Highest Scoring Cocker Spaniel in Regular Classes. Handmade Dog Coat offered by Brenda Shattuck. Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes from the Terrier Group. Portable Stay on Bowl & Mat Set offered by Seamist Skye Terriers in memory of Peerless Maiden, RE TDI. 6 - Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes from the Toy Group. Pail & Toy offered by Katie Boden. Toy Wooden Bed offered by Shabby Chic Boutique. 93600. RALLY TRIAL CLASSES PRIZES Rally Rosettes offered by Charlene Swainamer in memory of Olivia, CD RAE2 CGC THD forever in my heart. Highest Scoring Dog in Rally Advanced B & Excellent B Combined. Glass Bowl offered by the Event Committee in memory of Beatrice Hall. First through Fourth in Each Rally Class. Dog Bowl & Toy offered by Marilyn Smith & Katie Boden. Highest Scoring Dog in Rally Novice A. Pet Seat Cover offered by Sheila Johannesen in memory of Spooner Roy's Golden Star, CD BN RE TDI CGC RLV RLVX3 AOE RL1X. Highest Scoring Dog in Rally Novice B. Pet Cooler Mat offered by Sheila Johannesen in memory of Barrie Heartland of Gold, BN RE TDI CGC RL1 RL1X AOEL1. Highest Scoring Dog in Rally Advanced A. Basket offered by Ron Comeau in loving memory of Rascal, Spooner & Barrie. Highest Scoring Golden Retriever in Rally Novice A. Dog Seat Belt offered by Brenda Shattuck. All Rally Veterans Entrants will receive a Bag of Goodies offered by the Event Committee. Sunday 90000. OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES PRIZES Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes. Wheeled Cooler Tote offered by American K9 Country. Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & Utility Combined. Glass Bowl offered by the Event Committee in memory of Beatrice Hall. Highest Scoring Dog Completing an OTCH Title in Regular Classes. 25¼'' Tall 4 Tier Trophy offered by the Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Highest Scoring Dog in Novice B. Glass Bowl offered by Sheila Johannesen in loving memory of Roy Johannesen. Highest Scoring Dog in Veterans Class. Pet Cooler Mat offered by Sheila Johannesen in memory of Spooner Roy's Golden Star, CD BN RE TDI RLV RLVX3 AOE RL1X. Highest Scoring Golden Retriever in Novice B. Basket offered by Katie Boden. Highest Scoring Golden Retriever in Utility B. $25.00 Cash offered by Katie Boden. Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes from the Toy Group. Toy Wooden Bed offered by Shabby Chic Boutique. Highest Scoring Papillon in Open A. Pail & Toy offered by Katie Boden. 93600. RALLY TRIAL CLASSES PRIZES Rally Rosettes offered by Charlene Swainamer in memory of Olivia, CD RAE2 CGC THD forever in my heart. Highest Scoring Dog in Rally Advanced B & Excellent B Combined. Glass Bowl offered by the Event Committee in memory of Beatrice Hall. First through Fourth in Each Rally Class. Dog Bowl & Toy offered by Marilyn Smith & Katie Boden. Highest Scoring Dog in Rally Novice A. Pet Seat Cover offered by Sheila Johannesen in memory of Spooner Roy's Golden Star, CD BN RE TDI CGC RLV RLVX3 AOE RL1X. Highest Scoring Dog in Rally Novice B. Pet Cooler Mat offered by Sheila Johannesen in memory of Barrie Heartland of Gold, BN RE TDI CGC RL1 RL1X AOEL1. Highest Scoring Dog in Rally Advanced A. Basket offered by Ron Comeau in memory of Rascal, Spooner & Barrie. Highest Scoring Labrador Retriever in Rally Advanced A. Tote Bag Basket offered by Sharon Gonet in memory of Ch. Tashabu Jet Bomber, CD. Highest Scoring Basenji in Rally Novice B. Handmade Dog Coat offered by Brenda Shattuck. All Rally Veterans Entrants will receive a Bag of Goodies offered by the Event Committee. Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 - 7 Accommodations (that allow dogs) Comfort Inn, 298 Queen City Ave., Manchester, NH............................................ (603) 668-2600 Holiday Inn Express, 1298 South Porter St., Manchester, NH............................. (603) 669-6800 Radisson Hotel Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester, NH............. (603) 625-1000 Homewood Suites, 1000 Perimeter Rd., Manchester, NH . ................................. (603) 668-2200 Comfort Inn, 242 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH.................................. (603) 429-4600 Field & Stream RV Park, 7 Dupaw Gould Rd., Brookline, NH.............................. (603) 673-4677 Directions to the Events From the South: Take Rte. 3/Everett Turnpike (North) to Manchester I-293/101 West. Proceed as listed below. From the South (Boston): Take Rte. I-93 to Manchester, Rte. I-293 to Rte. 101 West. Proceed as listed below. From the North (Concord): Take Rte. I-93 South to Rte. I-293 toward 101 West. Proceed as listed below. From the East Coast: Rte. 101 West toward Manchester/Bedford. Proceed as listed below. From all of the above points: Follow signs toward Rte. 101 West (Bedford-Milford). American K-9 Country is located on Rte. 101, approximately 6 miles from Rte. 114 interchange. (Note we are on the right, 2 miles after the Weathervane Restaurant, across from the Camp Road at the blinking yellow light.) From the West: Rte. 101 East towards Manchester/Bedford. Watch for Salzburg Square Shopping Complex. American K-9 Country is approximately 1 mile on the left, after Salzburg Square, at the blinking yellow light across from Camp Road. Food Concessions by “Hartley” Friday, Saturday & Sunday A portion of the proceeds will go to Cocker Spaniel Rescue. 8 - Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS Telegraph, Telephone (Except Dial-N-Entry®) and Unsigned Entries Cannot Be Accepted. Entries Not On Official AKC Entry Forms, Downloaded and/or Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Mail All Entries With Fees to: Mrs. Alice Smith, Trial Secretary, c/o MB-F, Inc., P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420. Entries received without fees will not be accepted. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as practicable 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 the Trial Secretary. For Hand Delivery, street address: 620 Industrial Ave., Greensboro, NC 27406 or 32351 Edward Ave., Madison Heights, MI 48071. Entries may be made online - www.infodog.com or through Dial-N-Entry® - (1-800) 334-8978 or (336) 379-9605. Fax Entries, 1-336-272-0864 or 1-800-SHO-FAXS. 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/Discover/American Express number and expiration date, as well as the printed cardholder’s name and address must be included on cover sheet. Visa/Mastercard/Discover/American Express number, expiration date, cardholder’s name must appear on each entry. Fax entries must be received by the closing hour/date. Fax fee: $4.50 per entry in addition to entry fee. All credit card entries, regardless of method submitted, are processed through the Fax program and are charged the $4.50 administrative fee. This Fax Fee is subject to change without notice. Make All Checks and Money Orders payable to MB-F, Inc. CANADIAN/FOREIGN exhibitors must make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS. When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us to either use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check. Please mail checks or money orders with entries. Trial Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. Tabulate carefully. Due to cost of processing, no refunds $4.00 and under will be made. An AKC Recording Fee of $.50 first entry only and an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.00 per entry will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial or Tracking Test. An AKC Recording Fee of $3.50 will be required for each first entry and $3.00 each additional entry in any Licensed or Member Club Rally Trial. An AKC Event Service Fee of $2.00 per entry will be required for each dog entered at any Open Show. All Recording and Event Service Fees are paid to the American Kennel Club. (There is no Recording Fee or Event Service Fee for Junior Showmanship, Sweepstakes, Futurities, Brace/Team, Multi-Dog Classes or Special Attractions.) 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 the Event Committee. If because of riots, wars, strikes, civil disturbances, national emergencies, health emergencies, and the dictates of law enforcement or of the owner(s) of the grounds and/or facilities or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the event, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, heavy rains, or other circumstances including, but not limited to, the condition of the facilities or grounds and/or the ingress and egress from the grounds, 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 the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the event before completion, no refund of entry fee will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline (877) 252-3229. Post Dated Checks, Returned Checks and Declined Credit Cards do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Trial Secretary will add a collection fee to the amount of each returned check or declined card. Subsequent returned checks or declined cards from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. No Refund for Duplicate Entries. Every effort to find all duplicate entries will be made; however, if entry has been processed, no refund will be made. An Administrative Fee of $2.00 will be charged or withheld from refunds for duplicate entries. An Administrative Fee of $2.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries. 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. Each Owner and Agent listed on the entry form and/or individual responsible for the dog at a show is bound by the Certification and Agreement on the front and back of the entry form regardless of who may have completed & submitted the entry form. As specified in Chapter 12, Section 4 of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows, information contained on the entry form is required to be published in the club’s show catalog. This information is also subject to publication in other media. 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. All Dogs Present must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the exercising ring. 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 breed is over, and the Trial Secretary’s Office advised at once. The Trial Secretary and show-giving Club disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging of the breed is over. No gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside any building or within 100 feet of any tent in which this dog show is conducted. this club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the official akc entry form for thESE events. Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 - 9 Entry Fees ~ Each Day Obedience (Entry Fee Includes $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee Per Entry & $.50 AKC Recording Fee First Entry Only) First Entry of a Dog..................................................................................... $28.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog...................................................... $22.00 Non-Regular Classes as a First Entry or Additional Class.......................... $15.00 Rally (First Entry Fee Includes $3.50 AKC Recording Fee Per Entry & $3.00 Each Additional Entry) First Entry of a Dog..................................................................................... $28.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog...................................................... $22.00 Non-Regular Classes as a First Entry or Additional Class.......................... $15.00 Additional entries must be in the same Event, not one in Obedience and one in Rally HOW TO USE THE ENTRY BLANK Use one entry blank per dog only if information is exactly the SAME for each event. Carefully check the block (blocks) for each event in which you wish to enter your dog. You MUST use a separate entry blank if you are entering your dog in a different class on different events. 10 - Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM American K-9 Country, 336 Route 101, Amherst, NH 03031 4005❏MERRIMACK VALLEY Kennel Club, Inc. (OBED) - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 - 2016110103 4006❏MERRIMACK VALLEY Kennel Club, Inc. (RALLY) - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 - 2016110106 4007❏MERRIMACK VALLEY Kennel Club, Inc. (OBED) - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 - 2016110104 4008❏MERRIMACK VALLEY Kennel Club, Inc. (RALLY) - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 - 2016110107 4009❏MERRIMACK VALLEY Kennel Club, Inc. (OBED) - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 - 2016110105 4010❏MERRIMACK VALLEY Kennel Club, Inc. (RALLY) - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 - 2016110108 Entry Fees: SEE PAGE 12. Entries Close at Trial Secretary's Office at 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2016, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Mail Entries With Fees To: Mrs. Alice Smith, Trial Secretary, c/o MB-F, Inc., P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420. Make Checks or Money Orders Payable To: MB-F, Inc. Canadian/Foreign Exhibitors must make fees payable in U.S. Funds. When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us to either use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check. I have enclosed $ for my total entry fees IMPORTANT Read Instructions instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT). Next, be sure to read the Agreement and sign on the reverse. No form will be processed without your signature! Breed 5 Variety1 Sex other dogs. owner and/ parties, and indirectly to all responsi this dog. Ad all loss and including de of or in cons have been I (we) agree ANY CA OR ATT STATED AND EF RULES O AKC BY AKC CH ■ Signa duly au Telepho Class 3 Division Dog Show Class 2,3 I certify that the accepta rules and re (Weight, color, etc.) Obedience Class (Jump Height) Additional Classes Junior Showmanship Class Rally Class (Jump Height) Name of (See Back) Junior Handler (If Any) Junior Handler Number 2. The fo Recor Full Name of Dog AKC® No. 1. (Varie variety in. but white) Ruby, PAL/ILP No. Enter number here Foreign Reg No. a perio Date of Birth Place of Birth (Enter Country below) Do not print the country in catalog 3. (Even then, i age d 4. A dog dog ha Breeder the do compl Sire 5. Mixed Breed Dam Actual Owner(s) 4 (Please Print) AKC Junio Owner’s Address The Junior H City State/Prov Telephone # Are you a new exhibitor? Yes ■ Name of Agent at the Show Zip/Postal Code No Junior Han Owner/Handler Eligible? Yes City No By signin pay while (If any) Agent #: Green Option: Check this book to receive ID/Judging Program information by E-Mail only, in lieu of a printed copy through the US Postal Mail. *** BE SURE TO READ THE AGREEMENT AND SIGN ON THE REVERSE. NO FORM WILL BE PROCESSED WITHOUT YOUR SIGNATURE! *** Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 - 11 ■ the Ju AEN999 (0 ORM AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org AGREEMENT I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this other dogs. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, verse. No ass owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. ■ Signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry: Telephone Email INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which, according to their owners’ records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3. (Event Class) then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e, age division, color division, weight division. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for an event closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any event for which entries closed the dog is recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) 5. Mixed Breed dogs entering classes for Agility, Obedience, and Rally trials should mark Breed as “All-American Dog/Mixed Breed.” Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please enter the following information. AKC Junior Handler Number Junior’s Date of Birth The Junior Handler number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club, phone (919) 233-9767. Junior Handler’s Address gible? City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country (if not USA) No By signing the entry form, I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. ■ the Junior Handler to the Owner? AEN999 (09/13) v1.2P Edit 12 - Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM American K-9 Country, 336 Route 101, Amherst, NH 03031 4005❏MERRIMACK VALLEY Kennel Club, Inc. (OBED) - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 - 2016110103 4006❏MERRIMACK VALLEY Kennel Club, Inc. (RALLY) - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 - 2016110106 4007❏MERRIMACK VALLEY Kennel Club, Inc. (OBED) - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 - 2016110104 4008❏MERRIMACK VALLEY Kennel Club, Inc. (RALLY) - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 - 2016110107 4009❏MERRIMACK VALLEY Kennel Club, Inc. (OBED) - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 - 2016110105 4010❏MERRIMACK VALLEY Kennel Club, Inc. (RALLY) - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 - 2016110108 Entry Fees: SEE PAGE 12. Entries Close at Trial Secretary's Office at 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2016, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Mail Entries With Fees To: Mrs. Alice Smith, Trial Secretary, c/o MB-F, Inc., P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420. Make Checks or Money Orders Payable To: MB-F, Inc. Canadian/Foreign Exhibitors must make fees payable in U.S. Funds. When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us to either use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check. I have enclosed $ for my total entry fees IMPORTANT Read Instructions instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT). Next, be sure to read the Agreement and sign on the reverse. No form will be processed without your signature! Breed 5 Variety1 Sex other dogs. owner and/ parties, and indirectly to all responsi this dog. Ad all loss and including de of or in cons have been I (we) agree ANY CA OR ATT STATED AND EF RULES O AKC BY AKC CH ■ Signa duly au Telepho Class 3 Division Dog Show Class 2,3 I certify that the accepta rules and re (Weight, color, etc.) Obedience Class (Jump Height) Additional Classes Junior Showmanship Class Rally Class (Jump Height) Name of (See Back) Junior Handler (If Any) Junior Handler Number 2. The fo Recor Full Name of Dog AKC® No. 1. (Varie variety in. but white) Ruby, PAL/ILP No. Enter number here Foreign Reg No. a perio Date of Birth Place of Birth (Enter Country below) Do not print the country in catalog 3. (Even then, i age d 4. A dog dog ha Breeder the do compl Sire 5. Mixed Breed Dam Actual Owner(s) 4 (Please Print) AKC Junio Owner’s Address The Junior H City State/Prov Telephone # Are you a new exhibitor? Yes ■ Name of Agent at the Show Zip/Postal Code No Junior Han Owner/Handler Eligible? Yes City No By signin pay while (If any) Agent #: Green Option: Check this book to receive ID/Judging Program information by E-Mail only, in lieu of a printed copy through the US Postal Mail. *** BE SURE TO READ THE AGREEMENT AND SIGN ON THE REVERSE. NO FORM WILL BE PROCESSED WITHOUT YOUR SIGNATURE! *** Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 - 13 ■ the Ju AEN999 (0 ORM AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org AGREEMENT I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this other dogs. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, verse. No ass owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. ■ Signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry: Telephone Email INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which, according to their owners’ records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3. (Event Class) then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e, age division, color division, weight division. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for an event closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any event for which entries closed the dog is recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) 5. Mixed Breed dogs entering classes for Agility, Obedience, and Rally trials should mark Breed as “All-American Dog/Mixed Breed.” Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please enter the following information. AKC Junior Handler Number Junior’s Date of Birth The Junior Handler number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club, phone (919) 233-9767. Junior Handler’s Address gible? City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country (if not USA) No By signing the entry form, I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. ■ the Junior Handler to the Owner? AEN999 (09/13) v1.2P Edit 14 - Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - September 2, 3 & 4, 2016 Real. SERIOUS. Real TIME RESULTS…… • So, you’re a My InfoDog member at the Deluxe or Professional level and you’ve just been awarded a nice win. You’re pumped. What do you do next? Nothing. 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