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GPCA National Specialty Signup Sheet

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73rd National Specialty Show

Sweepstakes, Futurity, Obedience Trial, Junior Showmanship

Event #'s 2008097404, 2008097411, 2008097412, 2008097410, 2008097405


Great Pyrenees

Club of

America, Inc.

(Member of the American Kennel Club)

Westlake Holiday Inn

1100 Crocker Road, Westlake, OH 44145

www.westlakeholiday.com

1-800-762-7416

Wednesday, April 30, 2008-Saturday, May 3, 2008
SHOW SECRETARY

Ruth Marcy, 11146 Totem Road, Anchorage, AK 99516-1654 •346-1772
THESE SHOWS WILL BE HELD INDOORS

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
Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.. Wed., April 30 - Sat., May 3, 2008

SHOW HOURS • 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. - EDT

Dogs are not required to be at the show until scheduled time of judging. All dogs not needed for further judging will be excused.

ENTRY FEES

First Entry of each dog $28.00

BBE and Puppy classes 6-9 mos and 9-12 mos $18.00

Additional Entry of same dog $18.00

Veteran and Puppy Sweepstakes, (MUST BE entered in a regular class) $12.00

Futurity, (MUST BE entered in a regular class) $ 5.00

Brace(as unit) $12.00

Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Generations or Junior Showmanship only $12.00

Brace or Junior Showmanship as additional Entry FREE

Other Non-regular classes as an additional class $12.00

Rally& Obedience as first entry $28.00

Rally& Obedience entry as an additional entry $18.00

ENTRIES CLOSE at Superintendent's Office, FRIDAY NOON (EDST), APRIL 4, 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.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Kurtis Photography, Inc.

PO Box 1057

Niagara Falls, NY 14301

716-285-1624

VETERINARIAN • (24 Hour On Call)

Animal Clinic Northview

36400 Center Ridge Road

North Ridgeville,OH 44039

440-327-8282
DIRECTIONS TO THE ANIMAL EMERGENCY CENTER: South on Crocker to I-90 West to Rt. 83. Turn left off exit ramp to Rt. 83 South. Turn Right on Rt. 20 (Center Ridge Road).

DRAFT DOG

Mail DRAFT DOG, entries to Susan Tucker, 709 Plunkett St. Lexington, VA. 24450-1925 with check or money order, in US funds ONLY. Overnight entries requiring a signature may not arrive on time. There is no overnight delivery or Saturday delivery from many locations Secretary lives in a very rural area.

No fax or telephone or credit card entries accepted. Be aware all have an additional fee for using a private show secretary and most have an earlier closing date than that published.

Official confirmations and judging programs will be mailed one week before the specialty.
Mail Early-Entries Close Friday Noon (EDT), April 4, 2008

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Marcy Bankus

VICE PRESIDENT Judy Brown

TREASURER Christine Palmer-Persen

SECRETARY Dan Hodel

12700 E. Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 • 319-446-7580 Dhodel @johnsongas.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kerry Kern Woods Flo Laicher Kathy Lee Joe Gentzel Darrell Goolsbee

THE BENCH SHOW COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST SOLELY

SHOW COMMITTEE

Carolyn Yeager, Show Chairperson, PO Box 147, Novelty, OH 44072

440-708-0028 • acsgincyeager@aol.com

Mike Falatach, Assistant Show Chairperson, 517 Bassett Road Bay Village, OH 44140

440-835-3717 • mfalatach@hotmail.com

Joe Princehouse, Obedience Show Chairperson, 7044 Browns Quarry Rd., Sabillasville, MD 21780

301-241-4545 • joseprincehouse@earthlink.net

Beth Ott, Rally Chairperson, 4314 St Rt 99N, Monroeville, OH 44847

419-681-0717 • bottmonroe@aol.com

and All Officers of the Club and Members of the Board

CHIEF RING STEWARD Jean Pero

The Great Pyrenees Club of America, 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.

Committees

Auction/Raffles Pat Wallace Banquet Sally Falatach Catalogs/Advertising Barb Berkesch Grounds George Cassidy Hospitality Ellie Schultz Judges Hospitality Sue Malinowski Premium List Carolyn Yeager Futurity………………………… …… Barb Dillon

Health Seminar/Clinics Mary McGuire

Specialty Merchandise Mike Falatach

Show Treasurer Jeff Schultz

Site/Media Brendan Dillon

Rescue Parade Angela Garner

Trophy Sue Hamilton

CGC/TDI Sue Griffith

Draft Dog……………..………. Charlotte Bascom

JUDGES

SHOW SITE & ACCOMMODATIONS

Westlake Holiday Inn

1100 Crocker Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145

(800) 762-7416; (440) 871-6000. Fax: 440-871-7910

All rooms $79.00 +tax. This special rate will be honored until April 7, 2008 at which time any non-reserved rooms will be released for general sale. Be sure to mention "Great Pyrenees group (Code: HOH)" when making reservations. Check in 3:00 p.m.; Check out 12:00 p.m. Online Reservations: www.westlakeholidayinn.com. Click on Reservations; Enter Check-in/check-out dates; Check room preferences; Click on CORPORATE GROUP and IATA Identification;

Enter GROUP BOOKING CODE: HOH.

The Holiday Inn Cleveland West is located in Westlake, Ohio, a prestigious suburb of Cleveland, at the intersection of I-90 and Crocker Road. The Hotel is 15 minutes west of Downtown Cleveland and 20 minutes from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

The GPCA Board adopted a policy condemning wanton abuse of motel/hotel facilities during GPCA functions. The Board will deal with offending individuals via the imposition of fines, printing of names in the Bulletin, and/or retraction of showing privileges at GPCA sanctioned events.

Hotel Rules

• There is NO LIMIT on the number of dogs per room, but dogs MUST BE CRATED when you are not in the room.

• NO BATHING DOGS IN BATHROOMS and DO NOT USE HOTEL TOWELS FOR YOUR DOG. There are several groomers within a 30 mile radius, including a do-it-yourself facility within 15 minutes. Contact information will be available in your Hospitality packet.

• A deposit for dogs will not be required. However, a member of HOGPC and the Hotel Housekeeping staff will inspect rooms before checkout and an appropriate repair and/or replacement costs of any damage found will be charged to the registered guests' major credit card. If you are not using a major credit card, a $50.00 deposit will be required at check-in, to be refunded upon passing room inspection.

• Please exercise dogs in designated areas only.


Mail Early-Entries Close Friday Noon (EDT), April 4, 2008

From the East: Take Interstate 90 west to Crocker-Bassett Rd (exit 156). Turn right off the exit ramp. Hotel is on the left. Or take the Ohio Turnpike I-80 to exit 8A. This exits directly onto Interstate 90 east.

From the West: Take Interstate 90 east to Crocker-Bassett Rd (exit 156). Turn left off the exit ramp. Hotel is on the left.

From the South: Take Interstate 71 North to Interstate 480 west. Follow I-480 to Clague Rd. Exit North (right) on Clague Rd. Continue North on Clague Rd to Interstate 90 west. Take I-90 west to Crocker-Bassett Rd (exit 156). Turn right off the ramp. Hotel is on the left.

From Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport: Exit the airport using the upramp. Turn left (one way), then bear to the right (Rt 237). Turn left (west) at Brookpark Rd. (Rt 17). Turn right on Grayton Rd and take I-480 west and continue as above.

Transportation:

The Holiday Inn Westlake offers complimentary shuttle service to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Those guests traveling with dogs must notify the hotel the number of dogs and your arrival and departure times when making your room reservations.

Other Shuttle Services:

Airport Shuttle Service Hopkins Transportation Service: Online: www.gohopkins .com. $65.00 for 1-6 people plus $10.00 per dog crate (2 crate limit per ride).Call 1-800-543-0012 to make reservations.

Car Rentals:

ALAMO: Airport location 216-267-4679 or 1-800-327-9633. www.Alamo .com

AVIS: Airport location 216-265-3600 or 1-800-831-2847. www .avis.com

BUDGET: Airport location 216-696-7133 or 800-527-0700. www. budget.com

ENTERPRISE: Airport location 216-898-2200 or 800-325-8007. www. enterprise.com

RV Parking:

Reservations must be made with the hotel. Contact Kim Barker at 440-617-2361 and mention that you are with the 2008 GPCA National Specialty hosted by HOGPC. There are no hookups available.

Grooming Space: Grooming will be outdoors under a tent with sidewalls. Each space will be 8x8 feet and include electrical hook-ups. Reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited. Fee is $65.00 per space. Please reserve your space on the National Specialty sign-up sheet

Vendor Space will be available during the specialty week. To get more information and make your reservations, please contact: Aaron Lynn 1506 Beacon Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505. 937-324-6325 email-aabranab@aol.com

Catalog Ads

Full page w/photo $55.00 Full page no photo $45.00 ˝ page/no photo $40.00

DEADLINE: March 17

Please send ad or desired layout with photo(s) and check to: Barb Berkesch,

822 W Law Rd, Valley City, OH 44280 330-483-4030 BBERKESCH@aol.com

Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.. Wed., April 30 - Sat., May 3, 2008

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Tentative)

Tuesday, April 29^th:

· 7:00 pm: "Meet the Mentors" Forum

· 8:00 pm: "Welcome to Ohio, Meet and Greet, Trivia Fun Night"

Wednesday, April 30^th:

· 6:00-7:30 am: Hospitality

· 8:00 am: Obedience/Rally classes judged by Mrs. Linda MacDonald

· Futurity classes judged by Mrs. Valerie Seeley

· 12:00 pm Draft Dog judged by Mr. Steve Likevich and Mrs. Sue Sanvido

· 3:00 pm: Rescue Rep Meeting

· 4:00 pm: Affiliated Club Reps Meeting

· 7:00 10:00 pm: Hospitality

Thursday, May 1^st:

· 6:00-7:30 am: Hospitality

· 8:00 am: Sweepstakes judged by Mr. Michael Floyd

· Veteran Sweepstakes judged by Mrs. Betty Wade-Warmack

· Conformation classes for dogs judged by Mr. Keith Savage

· Veteran Dog Classes judged by Mr. Keith Savage

· 3:00 pm: Health Committee Meeting

· 6:00 pm: Pasta dinner

· 7:00 pm: Health seminar featuring Dr. Robert Hutchinson on "Neonatal Care"

· 9:00-10:00 pm: Hospitality

Friday, May 2^nd:

· 6:00-7:30 am: Hospitality

· 8:00 am: Conformation Bitch Classes judged by Mr. Keith Savage

· Veteran Bitch Classes judged by Mr. Keith Savage

· 1:00 pm: Patella screening clinic

· 3:00 pm: Annual Meeting

· Breeder's Education immediately following annual meeting

· 7:00 pm: '09 Kickoff party

Saturday, May 3^rd:

· 6:00-7:30 am: Hospitality

· 8:00 am: Judges Study Group

· 8:00 am: Rescue Parade

· 9:00 am: Junior Showmanship judged by Mrs. Carrie Stuart-Parks

· 9:30 am: Best of Breed Conformation judged by Mr. Keith Savage

· Stud Dog Classes judged by Mr. Keith Savage

· Brood Bitch Classes judged by Mr. Keith Savage

· Brace Classes judged by Mr. Keith Savage

· Generations classes judged by Mr. Keith Savage

· CGC/TDI testing

· 5:30 - 6:30 pm: Cocktails

· 6:30 10:00 pm: Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony, Auction

Sunday, May 4^th:

· 7:00-10:00 am Hospitality

Mail Early-Entries Close Friday Noon (EDT), April 4, 2008

REGULAR CLASSES
First Prize Blue Rosette

Second Prize Red Rosette

Third Prize Yellow Rosette

Fourth Prize White Rosette

Winners Purple Rosette

Reserve Winners Purple & White Rosette

Best of Winners Blue & White Rosette

Best of Breed Purple & Gold Rosette

Best of Opposite Sex

to Best of Breed Red & White Rosette

Best Bred by Exhibitor Green Rosette

Best Veteran Green Rosette

Award of Merit Dark Green Rosette

Highest Scoring Dog

in Regular Classes Blue & Gold Rosette

Highest Combined Score

in Open B & Util. A/B Blue & Green Rosette

Qualifying Score in Reg Obed Dark Green Rosette

Qualifying Score in Rally Dark Green Rosette

NON-REGULAR CLASSES

First Prize Rose Rosette

Second Prize Brown Rosette

Third Prize Light Green Rosette

Fourth Prize Gray Rosette

Best Veteran Dog (only first place will be awarded) Rose Rosette

Best Veteran Bitch (only first place will be awarded) Rose Rosette

All Entrants in Veteran Conformation Teal Green Rosette

Generations Class Rose Rosette

Best in Sweepstakes Pink & Lt. Green Rosette

Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes Lavender Rosette

Best in Futurity Pink & Lt. Green Rosette

Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Futurity Lavender Rosette

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Pink & Lt. Green Rosette

Reserve to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Lavender Rosette

Best Junior Handler Pink & Lt. Green Rosette

CLASSIFICATION • Regular Classes

Puppy, Dogs, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy, Bitches, 6 mos. & under 9 mos.

Puppy, Dogs, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Puppy, Bitches, 9 mos. & under 12 mos.

12 mos. & under 18 mos., Dogs 12 mos. & under 18 mos., Bitches

Bred by Exhibitor, Dogs Bred by Exhibitor, Bitches

American-Bred, Dogs American-Bred, Bitches

Open, Dogs Open, Bitches

Winners, Dog Winners, Bitch

NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING SINGLE DOG ENTRIES

VETERAN DOG CLASS VETERAN BITCH CLASS

Veteran Dogs, 7 yrs. & 8 yrs. Veteran Bitches, 7 yrs. & 8 yrs.

Veteran Dogs, 9 yrs. & 10 yrs. Veteran Bitches, 9 yrs. & 10 yrs.

Veteran Dogs, 11 yrs. or older Veteran Bitches, 11 yrs. or older

BEST OF BREED COMPETITION

Award of Merit

The judge may award any number of Awards of Merit up to a maximum of 10% of the total number of dogs and bitches shown in the ring for BOB competition. The number is always rounded down. BOB, BOS and BOW winners are not eligible for an Award of Merit.

No entry shall be made at any show under a judge of any dog which said judge or any member of his immediate household or immediate family has been know to have owned, handled in the ring more than twice, sold, held under lease or boarded within one year prior to the date of the show. The above will apply to judges of sweepstakes or futurities held with licensed or member shows exactly as it does to judges of regular competition at shows."

Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows, Oct. 1, 1992.

"(judges shall) avoid improprieties or perceived improprieties. Obviously some ethical rules are clear. For example, if the exhibitor is a person with whom you co-own dogs. The key is to avoid situations that might give the impression of impropriety."

Guidelines For Conformation Dog Show Judges. 9/91

Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.. Wed., April 30 - Sat., May 3, 2008

(where indicated)

As the judge's decision in the Stud Dog, Brood Bitch & Brace classes will be based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, none of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in the class will be eligible for Best of Breed by virtue of having won these classes.

Stud Dog Class-For Stud Dog and at least two of their Get, but not more than 4 of their Get. It is not necessary that the Get be under the same ownership as that of the Stud Dog. The Stud Dog may be entered separately in one of the Regular or Non-Regular Classes or if a Champion of Record, for Best of Breed/Variety Competition or may be entered for Stud Dog Class only at the regular entry fee. The Get MUST be entered in one of the Regular Classes. The Stud Dog unit shall be considered as one entry and requires only one entry fee. The Stud Dog must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and shown in the ring with his Get. Get only to be judged on the merits of the Get. While the merits of the Stud Dog are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Stud Dog must be examined to determine if it has a condition that would require its disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC policy or the standard for the Breed.

Brood Bitch Class-Same as Stud Dog Class except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get.

Brace Class-Effective January 1, 2005. A brace is defined as two dogs of the same recognized breed or variety 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. The dogs comprising a Brace MUST be named at the time of entry. If a dog which is to be part of a Brace is not entered in another class it must be entered for "Brace Class Only". In making entries for "Brace Class Only" full particulars must be given for each dog on individual regular entry forms. An entry form for a dog entered in another class and entered as part of a Brace MUST be marked accordingly in the space provided for Additional Classes "Brace Class". If more than one Brace is entered by the same owner, the dogs comprising EACH Brace unit must be so designated "Brace No. 1", "Brace No. 2", etc. PLEASE SUBMIT BRACE ENTRIES TOGETHER.

GENERATIONS CLASS This is a non-regular class offered to all three generation families with one exhibit from each generation regardless of sex, exhibited with the oldest to the youngest. All neutered and spayed AKC or CKC registered Great Pyrenees are eligible. Generations is judged much like the Stud Dog or Brood Bitch class, except that the merits of all three generations are to be considered. The three Great Pyrenees comprising each entry must make up a three-generation pedigree. Dogs entered in the Generation class need not be entered in a regular class. Placement will be first through fourth. A separate entry form for participation in this non-regular class must be completed and mailed to Roy Jones Dog Shows, Inc. with the entry fee of $12.00 for the three dogs.

NOTE: Dogs winning the Generation, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch or Brace Classes are not eligible for Best of Breed Competition; judging of these classes will take place after Best of Breed judging is completed.

For exhibitors who are entering an animal in 6-9, 9-12, or 12-18 month classes, please be aware of the AKC rule that states that a dog's age is calculated as of the first day of regular conformation judging. In other words if you have a puppy bitch who is 11 months and 364 days on Friday (the first day of judging) she would still be shown as 9-12 months on Saturday even though she is actually one year old. These rules do not apply to Sweeps or Futurity which are not regular conformation judging.

Bred by Exhibitor (BBE) eligibility (revised 09/02)

The Bred-by-Exhibitor Class shall be for dogs that are:

*Not Champions of record on the date of closing of entries for the show.

*INDIVIDUALLY registered with the AKC as of the date of closing of entries for the show. (This means you cannot show in BBE with a Puppy registration number or a Foreign , including Canada, registration number).

*Owned or co-owned by any of the breeders of record as of the closing of entries for the show.

*The person handling the dog in this class MUST be a breeder of record and an owner of record of this dog.

*In any subsequent classes (ie Winners Dog) for which the dog from the BBE class becomes eligible, there are no restrictions as to who may handle.

Regular Classes

Novice A Novice B Open A Open B Utility A Utility B

Non-Regular Classes

Brace: The Brace class shall be for two dogs of the same breed that are eligible under these Regulations and capable of performing the Novice exercises. The dogs need not be owned by the same person, but must be handled by one handler. Dogs may be shown unattached or coupled, the coupleling device to be not less than 6" overall length; whichever method is used must be continued throughout all exercises. A separate Official Entry Form must be complete in full for each dog entered. Exercises, performances and judging shall be as in the Novice Class. The Brace should work in unison at all times. Either or both dogs in a Brace may be entered in another class or classes at the same trial.

Veterans: The Veterans class shall be for dogs/bitches that have an obedience title and are 7 or more years old on the date of the trial. The exercises shall be performed and judged as in the Novice Class. Dogs entered in the Veterans Class may not be entered in any Regular Obedience Class.

Mail Early-Entries Close Friday Noon (EDT), April 4, 2008

NOVICE CLASS A NOVICE CLASS B

(Jump Height is REQUIRED for the Classes listed below)

ADVANCED CLASS A ADVANCED CLASS B EXCELLENT CLASS A EXCELLENT CLASS B

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.

Note: New Junior Showmanship Regulations were approved effective October 2007. Be sure to be familiar with these changes.

Dogs may be ILP, Full or Limited Registered to compete in Junior Showmanship Classes; additionally, spayed and neutered specimens are eligible for competition.

Each dog handled in a regular Junior Showmanship Class must be entered and shown in one of the Breed or Obedience Classes at the show, or must be entered for Junior Showmanship only. However, a dog that must be withdrawn for good and sufficient reason, such as a bitch in season, or a veterinarian's excuse, may be replaced by another dog meeting the below ownership requirements. Such substitution must be requested in writing stating the reason for the substitution and must be accompanied by an official AKC entry form. All such requests must be made one-half hour prior to the judging of any Junior Showmanship classes at the show.

Each dog must be owned or co-owned by the Junior Handler or by the Junior Handler's father, mother, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, grandfather, grandmother, including the corresponding step and half relations, or by a permanent member of the Junior Handler's household as recorded with the AKC at the time entries close or an application for transfer of ownership must be sent to the AKC by the new owner within seven days after the last day of the show. BITCHES IN SEASON ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. At Specialty Shows, each dog must be of the breed for which the show is held.

Winning of First Place in an Open Junior Showmanship Class at the show may qualify or count toward qualification for entry in certain limited Junior Showmanship Classes. For information on eligibility requirements for limited Junior Showmanship Classes, which have been approved to date by the AKC, write to the American Kennel Club, Event Plans, P.O. Box 37927, Raleigh, NC 27627-7927.

NOTICE: Junior Handlers must include their AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER on each entry. You may obtain your junior identification number by calling the AKC, 919-816-3776 or emailing juniors @akc.org. Be sure all information is entered on the front and back of the entry form.

An individual listed as an agent is NOT eligible to compete in Juniors, nor is any person who distributes rate cards or otherwise advertises themselves as handling dogs for pay in the show ring, or accepts payment for handling dogs. "Participation in Junior showmanship is intended to encourage Juniors to learn how to care for and present different breeds. Part of the educational process could include apprenticeship or assisting professional handlers. Juniors may take their employers' dogs into the ring while still retaining amateur status"
Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.. Wed., April 30 - Sat., May 3, 2008

Best OF BREED-Large Picnic Basket with Hand Painted Great Pyrenees by Nan Holt.

Best OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED-Picnic Tote with Hand Painted Great Pyrenees by Nan Holt.

Best OF WINNERS-Picnic Tote with Hand Painted Great Pyrenees by Nan Holt.

WINNERS DOG-7" Round Keeping Basket with Hand Painted Great Pyrenees by Nan Holt.

RESERVE WINNERS DOG-7" Round Keeping Basket.

WINNERS BITCH-7" Round Keeping Basket with Hand Painted Great Pyrenees by Nan Holt.

RESERVE WINNERS BITCH-7" Round Keeping Basket.

FIRST IN EACH CLASS-Tea Basket.

SECOND THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH CLASS-Note Cards Featuring the Theme Artwork of Great Pyrenees: Past Present and Future by Ingrid Jonsson

Best BRED BY EXHIBITOR-Bread Basket.

BEST VETERAN-9" Round Keeping Basket with Hand Painted Great Pyrenees by Nan Holt.

AWARD OF MERIT-2 Vitrified Pottery Coffee Mugs.

STUD DOG-Vitrified Pottery 1 Pint Crock.

BROOD BITCH-Vitrified Pottery 1 Pint Crock.

BRACE-2 Vitrified Pottery Coffee Mugs.

GENERATIONS-3 Vitrified Pottery Coffee Mugs.

ALL ENTRANTS IN VETERAN CLASSES-Participation Rosette.

SWEEPSTAKES

The Sweepstakes is open to all Great Pyrenees who, on the date of the show, shall be at least six (6) months of age, and may be entered only in the first National Puppy Sweepstakes for which it is eligible. All dogs entered in Puppy Sweepstakes MUST be entered in one of the Regular Classes at the regular entry fee and on the regular entry form. Please indicate your Sweepstakes Class, with the age division, in the space provided for in "Additional Classes". Sweepstakes entries may be shown by anyone in good standing with the AKC. Champions of record are eligible to compete. Entry fee is $12.00.

SWEEPSTAKES CLASSIFICATION

(Classes for Dogs & Bitches)

Puppy, Dogs, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy, Bitches, 6 mos. & under 9 mos.

Puppy, Dogs, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Puppy, Bitches, 9 mos. & under 12 mos.

Dogs, 12 mos. & under 15 mos. Bitches, 12 mos. & under 15 mos.

Dogs, 15 mos. & under 18 mos. Bitches, 15 mos. & under 18 mos.

The four dog classes will be judged in the above order, followed by the four bitch classes. Winners of the eight classes will compete for

BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES and BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES.

GREAT PYRENEES SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE MONIES

65% will be awarded to class winners in the following ratios:

FIRST PLACE 30%of entry fee in that class

SECOND PLACE 20%of the entry fee in that class

THIRD PLACE 10%of the entry fee in that class

FOURTH PLACE 5%of the entry fee in that class

The remaining 20% will be divided between:

BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES 60%

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES 40%

GREAT PYRENEES SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES

Best in SWEEPSTAKES-7" Round Keeping Basket with Hand Painted Great Pyrenees by Nan Holt.

Best of Opposite Sex to Best in SWEEPSTAKES-7" Round Keeping Basket.

FIRST IN EACH SWEEPSTAKES CLASS-Cracker Basket.

SECOND THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH SWEEPSTAKES CLASS-Note Cards Featuring the Theme Artwork of Great Pyrenees: Past Present and Future by Ingrid Jonsson.
Mail Early-Entries Close Friday Noon (EDT), April 4, 2008

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES

The Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Great Pyrenees who, on the date of the show, shall be at least seven (7) years of age. All dogs entered in Veteran Sweepstakes MUST be entered in one of the Regular Classes at the regular entry fee and on the regular entry form. Please indicate your Veteran Sweepstakes Class, with the age division, in the space provided for in "Additional Classes". Entry fee is $12.00.

GREAT PYRENEES VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSIFICATION

(Classes for Dogs & Bitches)

Veteran Dogs, 7 yrs. & 8 yrs. Veteran Bitches, 7 yrs. & 8 yrs.

Veteran Dogs, 9 yrs. & 10 yrs. Veteran Bitches, 9 yrs. & 10 yrs.

Veteran Dogs, 11 yrs. or older Veteran Bitches, 11 yrs. or older

The three dog classes will be judged in the above order, followed by the three bitch classes. Winners of the six classes will compete for

BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES and RESERVE TO BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES.

GREAT PYRENEES VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE MONIES

65% will be awarded to class winners in the following ratios:

FIRST PLACE 30%entry fee in that class

SECOND PLACE 20% entry fee in that class

THIRD PLACE 10% entry fee in that class

FOURTH PLACE 5% entry fee in that class

The remaining 20% will be divided as follows:

BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES 60%

RESERVE TO BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES 40%

GREAT PYRENEES VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES

Best in VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES-9" Round Keeping Basket with Hand Painted Great Pyrenees by Nan Holt.

RESERVE Best in VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES-9" Round Keeping Basket.

FIRST IN EACH VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASS-Cracker Basket.

SECOND THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASS-Note Cards Featuring The Theme Artwork of Great Pyrenees: Past Present and Future by Ingrid Jonsson.

ALL ENTRANTS-Teal Green Participation Rosette.

Futurity

Litters must be nominated before birth. Puppies are eligible only for the first GPCA National Specialty Show held on or after the date they reach six (6) months of age. They MUST be entered in one of the Regular Classes at this show. Individual puppies must be nominated before four (4) months of age, or they may be nominated with an addition $5.00 per month up to six (6) months of age. Entry fee $5.00 as an additional class.

FUTURITY CLASSIFICATION

(Classes for Dogs & Bitches)

Puppy, Dogs, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy, Bitches, 6 mos. & under 9 mos.

Puppy, Dogs, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Puppy, Bitches, 9 mos. & under 12 mos.

Dogs, 12 mos. & under 15 mos. Bitches, 12 mos. & under 15 mos.

Dogs, 15 mos. & under 18 mos. Bitches, 15 mos. & under 18 mos.

The four dog classes will be judged in the above order, followed by the four bitch classes. Winners of the eight classes will compete for

BEST IN FUTURITY and BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN FUTURITY.

FUTURITY PRIZE MONIES

72% will be awarded to class winners (9% per class) in the following ratios:

FIRST PLACE 40%

SECOND PLACE 30%

THIRD PLACE 20%

FOURTH PLACE 10%

In each class, placing award payments will be as follows:

BREEDER OF RECORD 50%

OWNER OF RECORD 35%

OWNER OF SIRE ON DATE DAM WAS BRED 15%

The remaining 18% will be divided as follows:

BEST IN FUTURITY 12%

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN FUTURITY 6%

FUTURITY PRIZES

Best in Futurity-7" Round Keeping Basket with Hand Painted Great Pyrenees by Nan Holt.

Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Futurity-7" Round Keeping Basket.

FIRST IN EACH FUTURITY CLASS-Cracker Basket.

SECOND THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH FUTURITY CLASS-Note Cards Featuring the Theme Artwork of Great Pyrenees: Past Present and Future by Ingrid Jonsson.
Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.. Wed., April 30 - Sat., May 3, 2008

OBEDIENCE TRIAL

'Dog' means either sex. • "QUALIFYING SCORE REQUIRED FOR ALL PRIZES"

and BLUE & GOLD ROSETTE

offered by the Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.

HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE IN OPEN B & UTILITY A/B CLASSES

7" Round Keeping Basket

and BLUE & GREEN ROSETTE

offered by the Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.

through the generous contributions of its member and friends

CLASS PRIZES

FIRST IN EACH REGULAR & NON-REGULAR CLASS-Tea Basket.

SECOND THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH REGULAR & NON-REGULAR CLASS-Note Cards Featuring the Theme Artwork of Great Pyrenees: Past Present and Future by Ingrid Jonsson.

SPECIAL PRIZES

HIGHEST SCORING ILP (REGULAR & NON-REGULAR)-10"x13" Original Watercolor/Ink Study by Gail Walter (Oval; Mounted) offered by the Heart of Ohio Great Pyrenees Club.

No refund for bitches in season.

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION PRIZES

BEST JUNIOR HANDLER-Rosette offered by the Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc. through the generous contributions of its member and friends

BEST JUNIOR HANDLER-7" Round Keeping Basket with Hand Painted Great Pyrenees by Nan Holt.

FIRST IN EACH CLASS-Vitrified Pottery 1 Pint Crock.

SECOND THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH CLASS-Note Cards Featuring the Theme Artwork of Great Pyrenees: Past Present and Future by Ingrid Jonsson.

RALLY TRIAL

'Dog' means either sex. • Qualifying Score Required For All Prizes

FIRST IN EACH CLASS-Vitrified Pottery 1 Pint Crock.

SECOND THROUGH FOURTH IN EACH CLASS-Note Cards Featuring the Theme Artwork of Great Pyrenees: Past Present and Future by Ingrid Jonsson.

No refund for bitches in season.

MEMORIAL TROPHIES

The following trophies are awarded at the Annual Banquet. A full description and a list of past winners will be published in the Show catalog:

Best of Breed:

The Fath Medallion

The Bergerie Knur Trophy

Best of Opposite Sex:

The Coeur Le Duc Trophy

The Lorene Canfield Memorial Trophy

Best of Winners:

The Crane Memorial Trophy

Best American Bred Dog:

Edith K. Smith Memorial Trophy

Best American Bred Bitch:

Marjorie Butcher Memorial Trophy

Best Veteran:

The Jo Ann Teems Memorial Trophy

Highest Scoring in Obedience Trial:

The Robin Phillipi Memorial Trophy

Best Bred-By-Exhibitor:

The Evelyn Stuart Memorial Trophy

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes:

The C. Seaver Smith Memorial Trophy

A TDI and CGC test will be offered at the National (the test is open to any breed owned by the National participants).

For Information on the requirements you can go to www.tdi-dog.org and www.akc.org.

Evaluator will be Dolly Doyle of Loving Paws Therapy Group

Price is $20 for both tests.  $12 for one test.  Testing date is tentatively set for Saturday, May 3, 2009. Time to be announced.

2008 National Specialty: PATELLA CERTIFICATION CLINIC
Friday, May 2, 2008

A Patella examination Health Clinic supported and staffed by the GPCA Health Committee, beginning at 1:00 p.m. ** PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED** See Specialty Registration Form.

Fee : $27.50 (Includes OFA submission and vet fee)

Requirements for Patella OFA Certification:

·Age 12 months or older

·AKC registration

·Permanent Identification

·Completed application

Microchipping will be available for an additional $20.00 to those pre-registered for the clinic. All proceeds for the microchipping service will be donated to HOGPR, Inc.

Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.. Wed., April 30 - Sat., May 3, 2008

BANQUET MENU: The menu includes a choice of 4 entrees: Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus, Grilled Salmon served in a Lemon Pepper Cream Sauce, Chicken Marsala served in a Vin Blanc Sauce and Vegetable Lasagna. All choices include individual Garden salads with dressing, Parslied Potatoes, Fresh vegetable Medley, Rolls and Butter, Apple Crisp with Caramel Drizzle. Regular and Decaffeinated Coffees, Hot Tea, Milk and Iced Tea. Please fill out choices on the National Specialty Sign-Up Sheet.

During the Banquet, we are offering a separate, supervised pizza party and movie for the kids. There will be 1 sitter per 5 children. Reservations are required. Fee will be $15.00 per child. Please fill out National Specialty Sign-up sheet to make reservations.

Boxed lunches will be available on Wednesday, April 30^th through Saturday, May 3^rd. Cost is $15.00 per lunch. Included is choice of Sandwich, Chips, Apple, Cookie, and Beverage. Choices are as follows:

Wednesday 4/30: Turkey or Ham

Thursday 5/01: Turkey or Roast Beef

Friday 5/02: Ham or Roast Beef

Saturday 5/03: Ham, Turkey or Roast Beef

Please make reservation on National Specialty Sign-Up sheet

For Exhibitors convenience, a Pasta Dinner will be offered on Thursday, May 1 at 6:00p.m. Dinner will include Penne Pasta, Chicken, Marinara Sauce, Garden Salad, Vegetable, Rolls and Butter, Coffee, Tea and Iced Tea. Fee: is $17.50. Please make reservation on National Specialty Sign-Up Sheet.

RESCUE PARADE

We are hosting a Rescue Parade this year on Saturday, May 3, 2008 to honor Great Pyrenees that have been rescued or re-homed and their owners/ To emphasize the importance of Rescue efforts and to pay tribute, each entrant will receive a keepsake token. If you would like your dog to participate, please fill out and return the rescue Parade Entry Form by April 3, 2008. Entrants and their stories will be published in the show catalog.

Rescue Parade Entry Form

Dog's name:_____________________________________________________________________

Dog's age (if unknown, please approximate):_________________________________ ____

Where you acquired your dog:____________________________________________________

Name of owner(s) (please list all family members):________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ ___

Owner's address:________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ __

Telephone and/or e-mail in case of questions:____________________________________ _

In 50 words or less, please write a brief bio about your rescue dog. This may include how the dog ended up in rescue or you can describe the accomplishments he has made since coming to live with you. This is not a requirement, but if time permits we will read them aloud during the parade. Please understand that, depending on the number of entrants, we may not be able to read the bios. For this reason, they will also be printed in the show catalog.

Please submit biography on a separate sheet of paper.

Deadline for form return is April 3, 2008

Please return completed form to:

Angela Garner, Rescue Parade Chair

180 Sunset Drive South, Johnstown, OH 43031

740-966-5651 / e-mail: shirliad@yahoo.com
Mail Early-Entries Close Friday Noon (EDT), April 4, 2008

THE GPCA MAY DECLINE any entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness or any other cause, and no one shall have any recourse or claim against the show-giving club or any official thereof.

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. ENTRIES MUST BE SIGNED at the bottom by the owner or the owner's duly authorized agent. Otherwise they cannot be accepted.

ERRORS ON ENTRY BLANKS. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms. No entry fee will be refunded in the event of such error or cancellation of entries after the published closing date.

JUDGES WILL NOT WAIT FOR DOGS 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 judge. The GPCA and the Show Secretary 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 must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being groomed, judge or when in the exercise 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 Show Secretary be advised at once. The GPCA and the Show Secretary may disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging of the breed is over.

ALL TROPHIES must be claimed at the show. None will be mailed. All unclaimed trophies become the property of the GPCA. THE GPCA RESERVES THE RIGHT to substitute trophies with ones of equal or greater value.

THE GPCA, SHOW SECRETARY, Holiday Inn Westlake and HEART OF OHIO GREAT PYRENEES CLUB assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, spectators, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children. The welfare of an exhibitor or spectator's child is assumed to be the responsibility of the exhibitor or spectator.

Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.. Wed., April 30 - Sat., May 3, 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 Show Secretary 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 Secretary, 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.

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.
Mail Early-Entries Close Friday Noon (EDT), April 4, 2008

PREMIUM LIST

GPCA Draft Dog Test, 2008

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GREAT PYRENEES CLUB OF AMERICA CERTIFICATION

Permission has been granted by the Great Pyrenees Club of America for the holding of this event under the Great Pyrenees Club of America Draft Test rules and regulations.

Charlotte Bascom, GPCA Draft Test Chair

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GREAT PYRENEES CLUB OF AMERICA DRAFT TEST

GREAT PYRENEES CLUB OF AMERICA, 2008 NATIONAL SPECIALTY, DRAFT DOG TEST

OFFICERS

President: Marcy Bankus Vice President: Judy Brown Treasurer: Christine Palmer-Persen

Secretary: Daniel Hodel 12700 E Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 5240-9014

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joe Gentzel, Darrell Goolsbee, Flo Laicher, Kathy Lee, Kerry Kern Woods

GREAT PYRENEES CLUB OF AMERICA 2008 NATIONAL SPECIALTY DRAFT DOG TEST COMMITTEE

Charlotte Bascom, Chairperson, 2010 Brookhollow Dr. Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-1276

Email mywaypyrs@hoodcounty.com

Susan Tucker, Secretary, 709 Plunkett St, Lexintgton, VA.24450-1925, 540-463-2266.

email: thypyr@msn.com

DRAFT DOG TEST JUDGES:

Steve Likevick, 6740 Boston Rd. North Royalton, OH, 44133

Sue Sanvido, 27170 Bagley Rd., Olmstead Township, OH 44138

DRAFT TEST VETERINARIAN (ON CALL): Animal Clinic Northview 3600 Center Ridge Rd. North Ridgeville, OH 44039 440-327-8282
ALL GPCA Draft Test Regulations will be followed

Entrants are responsible for providing their own freight haul weights.

By participating in this show, all Exhibitors and Spectators agree to clean the property after their dogs

at all times, and to be responsible for any damage to property and grounds caused by their dogs.
DO NOT FORGET...

CLOSING DATE for entries is 12:00 NOON (EDT), Friday, April 4, 2008, or when limit is reached after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or changed, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 or the AKC Dog Show Rules.

MAIL ALL ENTRIES WITH FEES to Susan Tucker 709 Plunkett St., Lexington, VA 24405-1925. Acknowledgements will include a sample map of a freight haul course. Should acknowledgements not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please notify the Show Secretary at the address above or telephone at 540-463-2266 or email: thypyr@msn.com Fees are $25 per entry. Entries are limited to 6.
This Draft Test Is Dedicated In Memoriam To

Chris Strom
ENTRANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THE GPCA DRAFT TEST REGULATIONS AND BEING FAMILIAR WITH THEM.
Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.. Wed., April 30 - Sat., May 3, 2008

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS:

NO ENTRY shall be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance.

TO BE acceptable: Entry must be submitted with required entry fee on official GPCA entry form.

OWNERS are responsible for errors in entry forms regardless of who may make such errors.

CHANGES OR ADDITIONAL information cannot be made by telephone. Such information must be received in writing or email prior to the closing of entries as published in the Premium List.

ALL DOGS shall be kept on leash, except when in the Draft Dog ring.

THE SHOW SECRETARY, GPCA, and the Westlake HOLIDAY INN Westlake, Oh, the City of Bay Village,Oh. assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, spectators, or to any of their dogs or property, and further, assume no responsibility for injury to children. The welfare of an exhibitor or spectator's child is assumed to be the responsibility of the exhibitor or spectator. It is distinctly understood that exhibitors or spectators will exercise control and restraint over their children on the day of the Test.

ENTRY FEES shall not be refunded in the event that the dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, "in season"" excused by the veterinarian or judge, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee. If; because of riots, civil disobedience, or other acts beyond the control of the management, it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refund or entry fee will be made.

THE FREIGHT HAUL COURSE will be wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs or other assistance a participant may need in order to complete the course. If a participant needs accommodation for a handicap, the request MUST be included with the Entry Form.

THE GPCA may decline any entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness or any other cause, and no one shall have any recourse or claim against the show-giving club or any official thereof.

DRAFT TEST DATE, TIME and LOCATION

DATE and TIME: Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 12:00 PM. Entrants must report with equipment by 11 AM.

LOCATION: Near the Westlake Holiday Inn, Westlake, OH at Cahoon Memorial Park Bay Village, OH.

DIRECTIONS: Exit hotel & head North on Crocker Rd. Street name changes to

Bassett Road once you cross the tracks. Turn right on Wolf Rd. Turn left on Cahoon

Rd. Turn left into parking lot.

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DRAFT TEST CLASSES:

Novice Draft: The Novice class shall be for dogs who have not earned the Draft Dog title (DD) or have earned the Draft Dog title (DD) but have not earned the Draft Dog Excellent title (DDX). All exercises except the recall, group stay, harnessing and hitching are performed on leash. However, the leash must be visibly slack and is not to be used to physically guide the dog during exercises. Guiding, jerking, and/or tight leash will result in a failing performance.

Open Draft: The Open Draft class shall be for dogs who have either the Draft Dog title (DD) or the Draft Dog Excellent title (DDX). All exercises except the Distance Freight Haul are performed off leash. Dogs shall be kept on leash when in the ring to receive awards.

ENTRY LIMIT: Number of Novice or Open entries is limited to a total of six. Teams may only enter Novice, or if a team has earned a DD, may only enter Open.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 12 NOON EDT, Friday, April 4, 2008 or when limits are reached.

AWARDS AND PRIZES: GPCA will award certificates to those who qualify at the Banquet at the 2008 National Specialty Show. For those unable to attend the banquet, certificates will be mailed. HOGPC offers a Rosette and Green Insulated Cooler Bags, and the GPCA Draft Dog Committee offers the Sheila Duff Memorial Medallion to qualifiers.

DRAFT DOG REGULATIONS AVAILABLE FROM: Charlotte Bascom, 2010 Brookhollow Dr. Granbury, TX; 817-573-1276; email: mywaypyrs@hoodcounty.com. Regulations can be emailed or faxed.