EVENT # 2008083303
(UNBENCHED)
59th ALL-BREED DOG SHOW & OBEDIENCE TRIAL

Incorporated
(Licensed by the American Kennel Club)
Lee County 4-H Center Building & Grounds
US Route 30 (¾ mile east of Junction 52)
(Building Is On US 30 - Do Not Exit To Lee Center)
AMBOY, ILLINOIS 61310
SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008
Breeds will be judged INSIDE & OUTSIDE.
All Obedience Classes will be judged OUTDOORS.
ENTRIES CLOSE at the Superintendent's Office, WEDNESDAY NOON (EDT), JUNE 18, 2008, AFTER
WHICH TIME ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, CANCELLED, ALTERED OR SUBSTITUTED, EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 11, SECTION 6 OF THE DOG SHOW RULES OR CHAPTER 1, SECTION 16 OF
THE OBEDIENCE REGULATIONS.
Obedience move-ups will be approved for each Obedience Trial.
YOU WILL BE PLEASED TO KNOW THAT NO FIREWORKS OR OTHER NOISEMAKERS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE
SHOW SITE OR ADJOINING PROPERTY ON THE 4TH OR 5TH OF JULY.
As a precaution, our Night Watchman will inform the show committee, in the morning, if any infraction of this rule has occurred, and the vehicle from which the person was seen to leave or enter. Any exhibitor with this vehicle is responsible and appropriate action will be taken. Fireworks are illegal in the State of Illinois and could cause us to lose our show site.
NEW EXHIBITOR - BRIEFING
NEED HELP, NEW EXHIBITOR, ANY EXHIBITOR
Please come to Superintendents Office between 8:30 - 10:30 AM each day.

THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION
Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding
of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.
James P. Crowley, Secretary
Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc., Saturday, July 5, 2008
SHOW HOURS 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. - Central Daylight Time
Dogs are not required to be at the show until scheduled time of judging. All dogs not needed for further judging will be excused.
SHOW LOCATION IS AVAILABLE TO EXHIBITORS AFTER 4 P.M., FRI., JULY 4, 2008.
Dogs must be removed from the show site immediately following Best In Show judging,
unless provisions are made with the 4-H Center to stay Saturday Night.
ENTRY FEES
ENTRY FEE is $26.00 for the first entry of each dog, except for entry in the Puppy Classes which are $19.00. Each Additional Entry of the same dog is $16.00. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP-FREE if an Additional Entry; $19.00 if entered for 'Junior Showmanship Only'. Obedience Classes are $26.00 and $19.00 for Each Additional Entry. Fees include the 50¢ AKC Recording Fee and the $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee on the first entry of a dog and a $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single entry classes. (There is no recording fee or event service fee for sweepstakes, futurities, brace/team, multi-dog classes, or special attractions.)
ENTRIES CLOSE at Superintendent's Office, WEDNESDAY NOON (EDT), JUNE 18, 2008, after which time entries will not be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules or Chapter 1, Section 16 of the Obedience Regulations.
MAKE CHECKS and Money Orders payable to Roy Jones Dog Shows, Inc. (Returned Check Charge $20.00). All Checks Must Have Show(s) & Breed(s) entered written on the face. THIRD PARTY CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS, one dog per entry form. Photocopies of front & back will be accepted only if legible, and official AKC size.
MAIL ENTRIES with Fees to Superintendent, ROY JONES DOG SHOWS, INC., P.O. BOX 828, AUBURN, IN 46706.
ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT SIGNATURE, FEES AND BACK ON ENTRY FORM WITH AGREEMENT, NOR WILL CREDIT CARDS BE ACCEPTED FOR MAIL-IN ENTRIES.
ALL ENTRIES must be submitted with checks drawn on U.S. Institutions or with International Money Orders in U.S. Funds.
EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE
Exhibitors should follow their Veterinarians' recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.
"Dogs found in an unsafe environment, distress or harm's way (for example: left unattended on a grooming table in a noose not attached to a safety release clip; left in a vehicle without proper ventilation) will be removed to safety. Exposing a dog to an unsafe environment, distress or harm's way is considered mistreatment."
**THREE GREAT SHOWS - TWO LOCATIONS **
our Show on Saturday, July 5, 2008
and 25 minutes away....GREATER DEKALB KENNEL CLUB
Sunday, July 6 and Monday, July 7, 2008
held at Northern Illinois University Convocation Center Grant Drive East, DeKalb IL
ONE SUPERINTENDENT!!! Sleeper/Supt. All 3 Days!
American Kennel Club Annually Licensed Superintendents
KENNETH A. SLEEPER VIRGINIA W. SLEEPER
DALE D. NEUKOM, JR. JEFFERY W. INMAN TYLER S. BRUDI
One or more of the above superintendents will superintend this show.
SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY

Post Office Box 828 Auburn, IN 46706
Phone (260) 925-0525 Fax (260) 925-1146
www.royjonesdogshows.com
* ATTENTION * Online entries through our website!!!
Mail Early-Entries Close Wednesday Noon (EDT), June 18, 2008
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT Cindy Meyer
VICE PRESIDENT David Frederick
TREASURER Eleanor Jackson
SECRETARY Lorraine Meyer
4616 Lindbloom Lane, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 815-332-9306
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mary Latta Mildred Bartlett Joyce Kryder
SHOW COMMITTEE
Lorraine C. Meyer, Show Chairperson, 4616 Lindbloom Lane, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
815-332-9306
Cindy Meyer, Assisstant Show Chairperson, 4761 Chandan Woods Dr, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
Shirley Frederick, Obedience Chairperson, 1131 Bertram Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115
and all Officers & Members of the Board of Directors
TROPHIES Eleanor Jackson
CHIEF RING STEWARD Brian Meyer
CATALOG SALES & GATE Joyce Kryder
CATALOG ADVERTISING & PUBLICITY Mildred Bartlett
PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM David Frederick
BUILDING & GROUNDS Terry Tate
HOSPITALITY Mary Latta & Ginny Aulik
Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc. retains all rights to photograph or videotape by any means,
and televise or reproduce these events in any way, now and in the future.
VETERINARIAN
(Will be in Attendance)
Dr. Sue Reis
7092 Skyview Tr, Roscoe, IL 61073
Cell: 815-236-8144
PHOTOGRAPHER
Booth Photography
P.O. Box 308
Williamston, MI 48895
517-655-4081
DIRECTIONS TO THE EMERGENCY VET: Anboy Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Toni Trego, 815-441-0725 or
Dr. Kari Kobus, 630-936-2563. Turn Left out of fairgrounds US Rt 30 and go 3/4 mile to US
Hwy 52. Take Mason Avenue into Amboy to 315 S Mason Avenue, Amboy, IL 61310, 815-857-2215.
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION
NOVICE JUNIOR CLASS NOVICE INTERMEDIATE CLASS NOVICE SENIOR CLASS
OPEN JUNIOR CLASS OPEN INTERMEDIATE CLASS OPEN SENIOR CLASS
NOTE
AKC Junior Handler Numbers are required for entry in Junior Showmanship Competition. Numbers may be obtained from the American Kennel Club - PHONE: 919-816-3776.
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 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 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 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 a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.
OPEN INTERMEDIATE CLASS-For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years 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 a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.
OPEN SENIOR CLASS-For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years 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 a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.
Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc., Saturday, July 5, 2008
ROUTES TO SHOW
NOTE: East-West Tollway. Closest Exit is at Route 26. Dixon is 10 miles Rock
Falls is 19 miles Sterling is 20 miles.

MOTELS THAT WILL ACCEPT DOGS
HOLIDAY INN (FORMERLY THE RAMADA INN) 815-626-5500
South Route 88, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Non-Refundable $20.00 deposit for dogs
SUPER 8 815-626-8800
2100 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071
MOTELS THAT WILL NOT ACCEPT DOGS
COUNTRY INN & SUITES 815-625-3200
Across from the Holiday Inn
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS
The Show site will be available to exhibitors at 6:00 pm the evening prior to the show. Dogs must be removed from the show site immediately following Best in Show judging unless provisions are made with the 4-H Center to stay Saturday night.
WATCHMEN WILL BE ON DUTY, but it must be distinctly understood that the presence of these watchmen is a courtesy to exhibitors for the Club, its members, directors, officers, Superintendent and/or Superintendents and the employees of said Kennel Club and/or its Superintendent or Superintendents will not be liable for any loss or injury which may be sustained through the disappearance, loss, theft, injury and/or death of dogs entered in this event, whether said disappearance, loss, theft, injury and/or death is or are caused by the negligence or carelessness of said Kennel Club, its members, directors, officers, superintendent and/or employees of its Superintendent and/or Superintendents or by the negligence of any person or by any other cause.
GROOMING will be Outside & Inside in designated room only.
PRIVATE EXERCISE PENS IN INSIDE GROOMING AREA MUST BE REMOVED BY 7:00 AM SATURDAY.
CAMPER SPACE is available by 4-H at $10.00 per night, without hookups, west of building & posted areas. NO VEHICLES may be parked within 50 feet of a ring.
Due to rearrangement of Outdoor rings, please observe parking signs.
Please turn off cell phones and/or pagers before entering rings.
Only dogs that are AKC eligible are allowed on the show grounds.
UNENTERED DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE SHOW GROUNDS.
NO HAIR DRYERS MAY BE PLUGGED INTO ANY ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN BUILDING.
NO AIR-CONDITIONERS OR FANS MAY BE PLUGGED INTO ANY ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN
BUILDING.
Mail Early-Entries Close Wednesday Noon (EDT), June 18, 2008
THE RIBBON PRIZES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
First Prize Blue Ribbon
Second Prize Red Ribbon
Third Prize Yellow Ribbon
Fourth Prize White Ribbon
Winners Purple Ribbon
Reserve Winners Purple & White Ribbon
Best of Winners Blue & White Ribbon
Best of Breed & Best of
Variety of Breed Purple & Gold Ribbon
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
& Variety of Breed Red & White Ribbon
Best in Show Red, White & Blue Rosette
Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Obedience
Classes Blue & Gold Rosette
Highest Combined Score in Open B &
Utility Classes Blue & Green Rosette
Qualifying Score Dark Green Ribbon
NON-REGULAR & MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
First Prize Rose Ribbon
Second Prize Brown Ribbon
Third Prize Light Green Ribbon
Fourth Prize Gray Ribbon
Best of Breed Orange Ribbon
Best of Opposite Lavender Ribbon
Best in Miscellaneous Pink & Green Ribbon
Best Junior Handler Highest Scoring Dog
Size Rose & Lt. Green Rosette
CLASSIFICATION
Classes for All Breeds and Varieties Regular Classes
Puppy, Dogs Puppy, Bitches,
12 mos. & under 18 mos., Dogs 12 mos. & under 18 mos., Bitches
Novice, Dogs Novice, Bitches
Bred by Exhibitor, Dogs Bred by Exhibitor, Bitches
American-bred, Dogs American-bred, Bitches
Open, Dogs Open, Bitches
Winners, Dogs Winners, Bitches
The above classes are provided in all Breeds and in each Breed Variety. Where certain classes are divided by age, color, or weight, it is so noted in List of Breeds, and MUST be indicated on entry form.
In Breeds and Varieties of Breeds that indicate Puppy Classes are divided, the division will be 6 months and under 9 months; 9 months and under 12 months, both sexes.
BEST OF BREED (VARIETY) COMPETITION
OBEDIENCE CLASSES
Novice 'A' Novice 'B' Open 'A' Open 'B' Utility 'A' Utility 'B'
JUDGES
Mr. Wayne E. Bousek, W2649 County Highway VV, Keshena, WI 54135-9357
Mr. Kent H. Delaney, 10438 Owen Dr, Orland Park, IL 60467-8422
Mr. Joseph J. Heidinger, 7304 W 174th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Mr. George J. Heitzman, 3335 SW 22nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Mr. Landis (Lanny) A. Hirstein, 2095 Washington Road, Washington, IL 61571-2059
Mrs. Paige (Penny) Hirstein, 2095 Washington Road, Washington, IL 61571-2059
Mr. James W. Maloney, 4863 Lindbloom Ln, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
VARIETY GROUP JUDGES
SPORTING Mr. Wayne E. Bousek
HOUND Mr. George J. Heitzman
WORKING Mr. George J. Heitzman
TERRIER Mr. Wayne E. Bousek
TOY Mr. Kent H. Delaney
NON-SPORTING Mr. George J. Heitzman
HERDING Mr. James W. Maloney
BEST IN SHOW Mr. Landis (Lanny) A. Hirstein
Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc., Saturday, July 5, 2008
SPORTING BREEDS
Mr. Wayne E. Bousek
Brittanys
Pointers
Pointers (German Shorthaired)
Pointers (German Wirehaired)
Retrievers (Chesapeake Bay)
Retrievers (Curly Coated)
Retrievers (Flat Coated)
Retrievers (Golden)
Retrievers (Labrador)
Retrievers (Nova Sco Duck Toll)
Setters (English)
Setters (Gordon)
Setters (Irish)
Puppy classes divided
Spaniels (American Water)
Spaniels (Clumber)
Spaniels (Cocker) Black
Puppy classes divided
Spaniels (Cocker) ASCOB
Puppy classes divided
Spaniels (Cocker) Parti-Color
Puppy classes divided
Spaniels (English Cocker)
Spaniels (English Springer)
Spaniels (Field)
Spaniels (Irish Water)
Spaniels (Sussex)
Spaniels (Welsh Springer)
Spinone Italiano
Vizslas
Weimaraners
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons
HOUND BREEDS
Mr. George J. Heitzman
Afghan Hounds
Puppy classes divided
Basenjis
Basset Hounds
Beagles (13 Inches)
Beagles (15 Inches)
Black & Tan Coonhounds
Bloodhounds
Borzois
Dachshunds (Longhaired)
Open classes divided: same as in Smooth Variety
Dachshunds (Smooth)
Open classes divided:
Miniature-for dogs & bitches 11 lbs. & under and 12 mos. of age & over
Standard-for dogs & bitches over 11 lbs. and under 11 lbs. if less than 12 mos. of age
Dachshunds (Wirehaired)
Open classes divided:
same as in Smooth Variety
Foxhounds (American)
Foxhounds (English)
Greyhounds
Harriers
Ibizan Hounds
Irish Wolfhounds
Norwegian Elkhounds
Otterhounds
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Pharaoh Hounds
Plott Hounds
Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Salukis
Scottish Deerhounds
Whippets
WORKING BREEDS
Mr. Landis (Lanny) A. Hirstein
Akitas
Alaskan Malamutes
Mr. George J. Heitzman
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs
Bernese Mountain Dogs
Black Russian Terriers
Mr. Landis (Lanny) A. Hirstein
Boxers
Puppy classes divided
Open classes divided: Brindle; Fawn
Bullmastiffs
Doberman Pinschers
Puppy classes divided
Open classes divided:
Black; Any other allowed color
Mr. George J. Heitzman
Dogue de Bordeaux
German Pinschers
Mr. Landis (Lanny) A. Hirstein
Giant Schnauzers
Mr. James W. Maloney
Great Danes
Puppy classes divided
Open classes divided:
Black; Blue; Brindle; Fawn; Harlequin; Mantle
Mr. George J. Heitzman
Great Pyrenees
Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
Komondorok
Kuvaszok
Mastiffs
Neapolitan Mastiffs
Mr. Landis (Lanny) A. Hirstein
Newfoundlands
Mr. George J. Heitzman
Portuguese Water Dogs
Rottweilers
St. Bernards
Puppy classes divided
Open classes divided:
Longhaired; Shorthaired
Samoyeds
Siberian Huskies
Mr. Landis (Lanny) A. Hirstein
Standard Schnauzers
Mr. George J. Heitzman
Tibetan Mastiff
TERRIER BREEDS
Mr. Wayne E. Bousek
Airedale Terriers
American Staffordshire Terriers
Australian Terriers
Bedlington Terriers
Border Terriers
Bull Terriers (Colored)
Bull Terriers (White)
Cairn Terriers
Dandie Dinmont Terriers
Fox Terriers (Smooth)
Mrs. Paige (Penny) Hirstein
Fox Terriers (Wire)
Mr. Wayne E. Bousek
Glen of Imaal Terriers
Irish Terriers
Kerry Blue Terriers
Lakeland Terriers
Manchester Terriers (Standard)
Miniature Bull Terriers
Miniature Schnauzers
Norfolk Terriers
Norwich Terriers
Parson Russell Terriers
Scottish Terriers
Mail Early-Entries Close Wednesday Noon (EDT), June 18, 2008
MISCELLANEOUS BREEDS
Mr. George J. Heitzman
Puppy Class & Open Class will be offered in each breed, divided by sex.
Bluetick Coonhound
Boykin Spaniel
Cane Corso
Cesky Terrier
Icelandic Sheepdog
Irish Red & White Setter
Leonberger
Norwegian Buhund
Norwegian Lundehund
Pyrenean Shepherd
Redbone Coonhounds
Dogs entered in Miscellaneous Classes are not eligible for points toward AKC Championship & are not eligible to compete in Variety Groups.
OBEDIENCE TRIAL
Mr. Joseph J. Heidinger
Novice Class A
Novice Class B
Open Class A
Open Class B
Utility Class A
Utility Class B
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Mr. James W. Maloney
Novice Junior Class
Novice Intermediate Class
Novice Senior Class
Open Junior Class
Open Intermediate Class
Open Senior Class
Mr. George J. Heitzman
Finnish Spitz
Mr. Kent H. Delaney
French Bulldogs
Mr. George J. Heitzman
Keeshonden
Mr. Kent H. Delaney
Lhasa Apsos
Mr. George J. Heitzman
Lowchen
Mr. Kent H. Delaney
Poodles (Miniature)
Poodles (Standard)
Schipperkes
Mr. George J. Heitzman
Shiba Inu
Tibetan Spaniels
Mr. Kent H. Delaney
Tibetan Terriers
HERDING BREEDS
Mr. James W. Maloney
Australian Cattle Dogs
Australian Shepherds
Open classes divided:
Black; Blue Merle; Red;
Red Merle
Bearded Collies
Beaucerons
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Belgian Tervuren
Border Collies
Bouvier des Flandres
Briards
Canaan Dogs
Cardigan Welsh Corgis
Collies (Rough)
Puppy classes divided
Open classes divided: Blue Merle; Sable & White; TriColor; White
Collies (Smooth)
German Shepherd Dogs
Puppy classes divided
Old English Sheepdogs
Pembroke Welsh Corgis
Polish Lowland Sheepdogs
Pulik
Shetland Sheepdogs
Open classes divided:
Sable & White; Any other
Swedish Vallhund
Mr. Wayne E. Bousek
Sealyham Terriers
Skye Terriers
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers
Staffordshire Bull Terriers
Welsh Terriers
West Highland White Terriers
TOY BREEDS
Mr. George J. Heitzman
Affenpinschers
Brussels Griffons
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Chihuahuas (Long Coat)
Chihuahuas (Smooth Coat)
Chinese Crested
English Toy Spaniels
(Blenheim & Prince Charles)
English Toy Spaniels
(King Charles & Ruby)
Mr. Kent H. Delaney
Havanese
Italian Greyhounds
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Manchester Terriers (Toy)
Miniature Pinschers
Papillons
Pekingese
Open classes divided:
Under 8 lbs. if 12 mos. old or older. 8 lbs. & over (& under 8 lbs. if less than 12 mos. old.
Pomeranians
Poodles (Toy)
Pugs
Shih Tzu
Silky Terriers
Toy Fox Terriers
Yorkshire Terriers
NON-SPORTING BREEDS
Mr. George J. Heitzman
American Eskimo Dogs
Mr. Kent H. Delaney
Bichons Frises
Boston Terriers
Open classes divided:
Under 15 lbs; 15 lbs & under 20 lbs.; 20 lbs. & not to exceed 25 lbs.
Bulldogs
Chinese Shar-Pei
Chow Chows
Open classes divided:
Black; Red; Any other color
Dalmatians
Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc., Saturday, July 5, 2008
BEST IN SHOW AND VARIETY GROUP PRIZES
BEST IN SHOW $100.00 IN CASH
and RED, WHITE & BLUE ROSETTE
offered by Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc.
FIRST IN EACH VARIETY GROUP $50.00 IN CASH
offered by Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc.
The Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc. offers Rosettes for
First through Fourth Place in each Variety Group.
BEST OF BREED/VARIETY PRIZES
The Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc. offers a
CRESTED WILTON ARMETALE PLOUGH TAVERN DINNER PLATE
for Best of Breed/Variety in each Breed/Variety with an entry of 20 or more dogs.
ALL TROPHIES MUST BE CLAIMED DAY OF SHOW -NONE WILL BE MAILED-
OBEDIENCE TRIAL
'Dog' means either sex. QUALIFYING SCORE REQUIRED FOR ALL PRIZES
A Dark Green Qualifying Score Ribbon will be given to each Dog receiving a Qualifying Score.
HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN THE REGULAR CLASSES
$20.00 IN CASH
and BLUE & GOLD ROSETTE
offered by Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc.
HIGHEST COMBINED SCORING DOG IN
OPEN B & UTILITY CLASSES
$20.00 IN CASH
and BLUE & GREEN ROSETTE
offered by Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc.
CLASS PRIZES
FIRST IN EACH CLASS WILTON ARMETALE MUG
offered by Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc.
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION PRIZES
BEST JUNIOR HANDLER-Rosette offered by Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc.
BEST JUNIOR HANDLER-$15.00 McDonald's Gift Certificate offered by Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc.
BEST JUNIOR HANDLER-8x10 Color Photograph Compliments of Kim Booth, Show Photographer.
FIRST IN EACH CLASS-Dog Handlers Guild Medallion offered by the Dog Handlers Guild.
Mail Early-Entries Close Wednesday Noon (EDT), June 18, 2008
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS
A RECORDING FEE of 50¢, and a $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial or Tracking Test. Agility will have a $3.00 AKC Recording Fee for the first entry & $3.00 for each additional entry per dog. Rally Trial will have a $3.00 AKC Recording Fee on each entry of a dog. These Fees are to be collected by the Show-Giving Club and paid to the American Kennel Club. If a dog is entered in more than one class in the show, a $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single entry classes will be collected. (There is no recording fee or event service fee for sweepstakes, futurities, brace/team, multi-dog classes, or special attractions.)
IF, BECAUSE OF RIOTS, CIVIL DISTURBANCES, OR OTHER ACTS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE MANAGEMENT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN OR TO COMPLETE THIS SHOW, NO REFUND OF ENTRY FEE WILL BE MADE. THE WELL BEING OF THE 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.
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. We will make every effort to find duplicate entries, but if entry is processed, NO REFUND SHALL BE MADE.
THE OWNER OR HANDLER of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when its class is to be judged. The Show-Giving Club and Superintendent have no obligation or responsibility for providing service through a public address system, or stewards or runners for the purpose of locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required.
ALL EXHIBITORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING UP AFTER THEMSELVES AND THEIR DOGS!
ENTRY FORM changes, additions, corrections and cancellations MUST be received in writing or by telegram prior to the closing of entries, and MUST INCLUDE AKC NUMBER AND BREED OF DOG. Those received by telephone are NOT acceptable. SUBSTITUTIONS REQUIRE A NEW COMPLETED ENTRY FORM.
CANCELLATIONS MUST BE LEGIBLE AND MUST INCLUDE AKC NUMBER OR NO REFUND WILL BE ISSUED!! A $1.00 ADMINISTRATIVE/PROCESSING FEE PER ENTRY WILL BE DEDUCTED.
NO ENTRY shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance.
NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE OFFICE OF ROY JONES DOG SHOWS, INC./SLEEPER, SUPT. IF IT IS RECEIVED AFTER 12:00 NOON ON THE PUBLISHED DAY OF CLOSING. ANY ENTRY RECEIVED AFTER 12:00 NOON ON THE PUBLISHED DAY OF CLOSING WILL BE RETURNED.
DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF ENTRIES COMING IN AT THE LAST MINUTE, ANY ENTRY MISSING CRUCIAL INFORMATION OR ANY FAX ENTRY MISSING AUTHORIZATION FOR US TO USE YOUR CREDIT CARD FOR ENTRY FEES AND FAX FEES, MAY NOT BE CONTACTED AND WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
ENTRIES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED AFTER ENTRIES CLOSE with Ident. Card and Judging Program. Should such acknowledgment not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please notify Roy Jones Dog Shows at 260-925-0525. The person accompanying the dog must show identification before the dog will be received.
THE SHOW-GIVING CLUB, the Show Superintendent, their Agents, employees, etc., assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by the exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children not under the control of their parents or guardians.
ANYONE SMOKING IN THE RINGS will be responsible for any damage done to matting due to extinguishing smoking materials on them!
ONE CHECK IS SUFFICIENT for all entries enclosed. ALL CHECKS must have Show(s) & Breed(s) entered written on the face.
EACH DOG MUST BE ENTERED ON A SEPARATE ENTRY FORM.
ONLY DOGS THAT ARE AKC ELIGIBLE ARE ALLOWED ON THE SHOW GROUNDS.
PLEASE NOTE ALL CHANGES IN INFORMATION on the entry form, otherwise they will not be made.
ALL VIDEOTAPING, PHOTOGRAPHY OR ANY REPRODUCTION OF ANY MEANS during the Show requires Club permission.
ANY ENTRIES received with post-dated checks will be returned. THIRD PARTY CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN OFF CELL PHONES AND/OR PAGERS BEFORE ENTERING RINGS.
STREET ADDRESS-FOR OVERNIGHT PRIVATE CARRIERS ONLY-1105 W. AUBURN DR., AUBURN, IN 46706.
AT THE DISCRETION OF THE JUDGE, THE FOLLOWING BREEDS MAY BE JUDGED ON A RAMP:
CLUMBER SPANIELS, SUSSEX SPANIELS, BASSET HOUNDS, WHIPPETS, STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIERS, BULLDOGS, CHINESE SHAR-PEI, CHOW CHOWS, KEESHOND, KERRY BLUE TERRIERS , IRISH TERRIERS and POLISH LOWLAND SHEEPDOGS.
RAMPS MAY BE USED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS TO JUDGE ANY BREED.
(IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, AN EXHIBITOR DOES HAVE THE OPTION OF
WITHDRAWING THEIR ENTRY AND RECEIVING A REFUND.)
TEL-A-FORM ENTRIES/R.O.C., INC. for ROY JONES DOG SHOWS/SLEEPER FAX RULES
$5.00 per entry (subject to change) is added for FAX entries. Along with the front and
the back of each entry form, we need a cover letter stating that you authorize Roy Jones
Dog Shows, Inc. to use your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express for the
following entry fees and fax fees. Then you need to print the card number, expiration
date, Cardholders name, address, daytime phone number. A written signature on the cover
letter is required. This written authorization is required to process faxed entries.
CARDHOLDERS WHOSE CHARGES ARE DECLINED BY THE BANK CARD AUTHORIZATION CENTER WILL NOT BE
PROCESSED. CREDIT CARD RE-PROCESSING FEE IS $10.00. ALL entries, cancellations, etc.,
received by fax require show, breed, and AKC number. ALL transactions involving
cancellations, class changes, or move-ups will be charged a minimum of $1.00 per entry.
FAX ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER NOON ON DATE OF CLOSING/ILLEGIBLE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE
PROCESSED, NOR WILL NOTIFICATION BE MADE. OUR FAX NUMBER IS 260-925-1146.
Blackhawk Kennel Club, Inc., Saturday, July 5, 2008
