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MCOA/REMC 2017 Specialty • 1

Judging ProgramMastiff Club of America, Inc

70th National SpecialtyMember of the American Kennel Club

Hosted by

A 501c4 Nonprofit Licensed by the American Kennel Club

Redwood Empire Mastiff Club

2 • MCOA/REMC 2017 Specialty

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERN THESE EVENTS

THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATIONPermission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holdingof this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.

James P. Crowley, Secretary

Judging Program

National SpecialtyBreed, Futurity & Maturity, Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes

2017200407 2017200408 2017200405 20172004014-6 Mo Beginner Puppy – 2017200409

Obedience Trials – 2017200403/2017200404Rally Trials – 2017200402/2017200406AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Mastiff Club of America, IncMember of the American Kennel Club

Tuesday-Sunday, May 30 – June 4, 2017www.mastiffclubofamericanationalspecialty2017.com

This National Specialty is dedicated to the memory ofDenise Hyer & Jimmy Walker

Redwood Empire Mastiff Club, Inc.19th Independent Specialty Show • Sweepstakes

Event: 20174369024-6 Mo Beginner Puppy – Event: 2017436903

AKC National Owner-Handled SeriesMonday, May 29, 2017

All Events are Unbenched, Outdoors, to be held atLions Gate Hotel & Conference Center3410 Westover Street, McClellan, CA 95652

916-640-0835 (Reservation code MCOA2017)ALL EVENTS ARE LIMITED TO MASTIFFS ONLY

SHOW HOURS: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm

BaRay Event Services, Inc.A.K.C. ANNUALLY LICENSED SUPERINTENDENTSMEMBER: DOG SHOW SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATIONSHEILA RAYMOND • BECKY SUMNER • JERRY SUMNER • CHUCK ST. JOHN

KELLY BLOOMFIELD • ROBERTA MARTIN• SHARON SAMSONPO BOX 508, BURLINGTON, WA 98233PHONE: 360-755-7086 • FAX: 360-755-2248

HAND-DELIVERED, EXPRESS or PRIORITY, FEDEX or UPS:113 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON, WA 98233 (do NOT require signature)E-MAIL: [email protected] • WEB SITE: BaRayEvents.com

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OFFICE HOURS10AM-5PMMON.-FRI.


COMPANION EVENTSCompanion events from Friday, May 26 thru Sunday, May 28 will be held at the Fairgrounds in Placerville 36 miles from the host hotel. The Show Superintendent is MBF, [email protected]

Friday, May 26 ........................................................................... REMC Supported Entry - Hangtown KCFriday, May 26 .................................................................................................MCOA Regional SpecialtySaturday, May 27 ....................................................................... REMC Supported Entry - Hangtown KCSunday, May 28 ..................................................... REMC Supported Entry – KC of the California Sierra

SCHEDULEMONDAY, MAY 29, 2017 – Redwood Empire Mastiff Club 19th Independent Specialty

8:00AM • Sweepstakes – Judge: Robin Hug 30 minutes after conclusion of Sweepstakes • Conformation & Jr. Showmanship – Judge: Sheila Polk • 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition – Judge: Sheila Polk 3:00PM • Workshop – Obedience and Rally 4:00PM • Master’s Class – Obedience (Hands-on brush up on obedience/rally skills) • AKC Trick Dog Novice 5:30PM • Fiesta Night – Hosted by REMC

TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 – MCOA 70th National Specialty

9:00AM • Obedience and Rally – Judge: Lora Cox 15 minutes after conclusion of Obedience and Rally • Carting – Judge: Jennifer Lambden 30 minutes after conclusion of Carting • Futurity/Maturity – Judge: Donna Bahlman 3:00PM • Master’s Class – Conformation Handling class Evening • Wine Tasting – Rescue Fundraiser

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2017 – MCOA 70th National Specialty continues

8:00AM • Obedience and Rally – Judge: Lora Cox 30 minutes after conclusion of Obedience and Rally • Sweepstakes – Judge: Deborah Verdon 30 minutes after conclusion of Sweepstakes • Tournament – Round 1 – Judges: Donna Beckman, Mike Stone, Cynthia Stewart 4:00PM • Not Just a Pretty Face seminar by Diane Collings All Day • Health Testing – Blood/DNA – other testing Pending Evening • Welcome Party at the Motorhomes

THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 – MCOA 70th National Specialty continues

8:00AM • Breakfast – Annual Meeting 30 minutes after conclusion of Meeting • Standard Presentation – Membership All Day, starting 30 minutes after conclusion of Meeting • Temperament Testing, CGC, CGCA, TDI, AKC Trick Dog Novice


THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 – (continued)

Noon • Breeders Cup, Part 1* – Judges: Terry Hudspeth, Tina Woods, Tim Plezbert • Juniors Pool Party & Handling Class Evening • Casino Trip – limited to 70 by bus (no other planned events)

FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017 – MCOA 70th National Specialty continues

9:00AM • Dog Classes – Judge: Bill Hempel All Day • CERF Testing Noon • Judges Education 1:00PM • Frozen In Time Breeders Seminar - Connie Kissel 3:00PM • Understanding DNA Health Test Results – Dr. Anita Oberbaurer, Ph.D., UC Davis 7:00PM • FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS – Pool side patio and stage DESSERT BAR • Tournament/Breeders Cup – Finals* *JudgesfortheTournamentCupfinalswillnotbedivulgeduntilthebeginningoftheevent. Judges for the Breeders Cup remain the same

LIVE AUCTION

SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017 – MCOA 70th National Specialty continues

8:00AM • ECHOCARDIOGRAMS – ALL DAY 9:00AM • Bitch Classes – Judge: Bill Hempel • Junior Showmanship – Judge: Bill Hempel 3:00PM • ALL DRAWINGS & SILENT AUCTION CLOSE 4:00PM • Seminar – Richard Kienle, DVM, Understanding Echocardiogram Results 6:30PM • Honors and Awards Banquet Banquet Honors – Title Holders (Pictures not dogs) Awards – Dogs/People ANNOUNCED – WINNERS Tournament Breeders Cup Rescue Quilt, Junior Quilt, Regional Basket

SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017 – MCOA 70th National Specialty continues

9:00AM • 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition – Judge: Bill Hempel • Intersex Competition – Judge: Bill Hempel Best of Breed Best Puppy, Best Bred by Exhibior, Best Owner-Handled, Best Veteran Stud Dog & Brood Bitch Brace & Team


MCOA NATIONAL SPECIALTY JUDGESWilliam Hempel [5723] ..............................................2014 EDGEWATER DR, UNIT 229, ORLANDO, FL 32804 • All Conformation Classes, Junior Showmanship & 4-6 Month Beginner PuppyDonna Bahlman ............................................................................... 9970 WILSON RD., WILSONS, VA 23894 • Futurity & MaturityDeborah Verdon ................................................................................ 129 CAMELOT DR.,SLIDELL, LA 70460 • Puppy & Veteran SweepstakesMrs. Lora Cox [20288] ................................................................... 1467 PASHOTE CT, MILPITAS, CA 95035 • All Obedience & Rally ClassesJennifer Lambden .................................................................. 13882 COUNTRY RD 1028, SINTON, TX 78387 • Draft/CartingBecky Campbell ........................................................................ 4937 THORNHILL LANE, DUBLIN, OH 43017 • CGC/CGCA/TDI TestingPatti Wilkinson ......................................................................14310 PLOVER WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949 • Temperament TestingTim Plezbert ............................................................................3N360 FREELAND RD, MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 • Breeders Cup, Part 1Tina Woods ................................................................................ 1874 MEMORY LANE, HAZLETON, ID 83335 • Breeders Cup, Part 1Terry Hudspeth ...................................................................... 23622 S. LUCILLE LANE, PECULIAR, MO 64078 • Breeders Cup, Part 1Cynthia Stewart ............................................................. 102 CLINTON AVENUE #701, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801 • Tournament of Champions-1st Round*Mike Stone .................................................................... 7340 SIERRA PONDS LANE, GRANITE BAY, CA 95746 • Tournament of Champions-1st Round*Donna Beckman ...................................................................1030 ARLINGTON BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530 • Tournament of Champions-1st Round*

2nd Round Judges will not be announced until the night of the event

REMC INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY JUDGESSheila Polk [17200] .........................................................................170 NARDI LANE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 • All Conformation Classes, Jr. Showmanship, 4-6 Month Beginner PuppyRobin Hug ................................................................................................ P.O. BOX 891, CONIFER, CO 80433 • Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes

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 dogs on the event grounds at any time while the events are in progress, do by attending these events or participating therein, grant to the club the right to photograph, televise, videotape, audiotape or otherwise use the likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. Only the professional photographer under contract with M.C.O.A. will have permission to take photographs in the show area. No other professional photographer will be allowed that right. Anyone who might disregard this condition will be asked to leave the show area.


MASTIFF CLUB OF AMERICA, INC SHOW COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSToni Hyland – Show Chair ................................................................................ [email protected]

1504 Meadowlark Ln., Petaluma, CA 94954Diane Collings – Assistant Show Chair ........................................................... [email protected] Campbell – Obedience Chair & Rally Assistant Chair ......................................... [email protected] Speer – Rally Chair & Obedience Assistant Chair [email protected]

MCOA EVENT COMMITTEEMary Speer, Chair - [email protected]

Becky Campbell, Phil Hancock, Jerry Harvey, Dave Henson

REDWOOD EMPIRE MASTIFF CLUB, INC. SHOW COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONKarin Weseloh – Show Chair .......................................................... PO Box 2290, Morgan Hill, CA 95038

REMC EVENT COMMITTEEKarin Weseloh, [email protected], Show Chair

andOfficersoftheClubandMembersoftheBoardofDirectors

MCOA 2017 NATIONAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Announcer: Tim PearsonArmbands: Jerry HarveyBanquet: Karin Weseloh & Shelley Gallagher -

[email protected] Cup/Tournament/ Futurity/Maturity:

Julie Kriebs - [email protected]/TDI: Becky Campbell - [email protected]: Jennifer Lambden -

[email protected] Advertising: Maria Ruoto -

[email protected] Sales On-Site: Jerry Harvey -

[email protected] Procedures: Toni Hyland -

[email protected]/Grounds: Bob Weseloh/Dick Greaver

- [email protected] (REMC): Patti Wilkinson -

[email protected] (MCOA): Mitzi Walters -

[email protected] Clinics: Patti Wilkinson - [email protected]: Sandra Espig & Breanne Hernandez -

[email protected]’s Education: Jessica Watson -

[email protected]’s Events: Kelli DeSoto – ndesoto@

wavecable.comLogo Wear: Jerry Harvey - [email protected]’s Education: Cynthia Stewart

[email protected] Trophy Chair: Karen Park -

[email protected] Holders Display: Toni Hyland & Shelley

Gallagher - [email protected] Relations: Maria Ruoto -

[email protected]

RV Team: Bob Weseloh & Dick Greaver - [email protected]

Drawing: Andie Williams/Trinette Pierce - [email protected]

Regional Basket Drawing: Andie Williams/Trinette Pierce - [email protected]

RFI Rescue Auction: Mary Speer - [email protected]

Rescue Display: Toni Hyland & Shelley Gallagher - [email protected]

Ribbons: Karin Weseloh - [email protected] Reserve Seating: Diane Collings -

[email protected] Steward: Cynthia Stewart -

[email protected] Testing: Patti Wilkinson -

[email protected]: Nancy Harvey - [email protected]: Barbara House -

[email protected]:[email protected] Bags:Carrie Nolan -

[email protected] Party: Dick Greaver/Bob Weseloh -

[email protected] Tasting: Becky Campbell - [email protected]


PROGRAM OF JUDGINGRedwood Empire Mastiff Club 19th Independent Specialty

TOTAL DOGS – 95 • TOTAL ENTRY – 136Conformation: 90 Entries • Jr. Showmanship: 3 Entries

Sweepstakes: 31 Entries • Veteran Sweepstakes: 6 Entries • 4-6 Mo. Beginner Puppies: 6 EntriesLunch Break and any other breaks are at the discretion of each judge.

MONDAY, MAY 29, 2017

RING 1 – JUDGE: ROBIN HUG – 37

8:00AM – 31 PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES7 SweepstakesDogs6-9Mos.•8 SweepstakesDogs9-12Mos.

2 SweepstakesBitches6-9Mos.•9 SweepstakesBitches9-12Mos.Best Junior in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex

4 SweepstakesDogs12-15Mos.•1 SweepstakesBitches12-15Mos.Best Senior in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex

Grand Sweepstakes Winner

9:30AM – 6 VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES2 VeteranSweepstakesDogs8-10Yrs.

2 VeteranSweepstakesBitches6-8Yrs.•2 VeteranSweepstakesBitches8-10Yrs.Best Veteran Dog in Sweepstakes, Best Veteran Bitch in Sweepstakes

Grand Veteran Sweepstakes Winner

RING 1 – JUDGE: SHEILA POLK – 9910:00AM – 3 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

2 OpenJuniorClass•1 OpenSeniorClassBest Junior Handler

10:15AM – 6 BEGINNER PUPPY 4-6 MOS.6 BeginnerPuppy4-6Mos.

Best Beginner Puppy in Breed, Best of Opposite Sex

95 CONFORMATION – 22-27-4 vd -6 vb -17/13 -1bb10:30AM – 26 DOGS

6 PuppyDogs6-9Mos.•7 PuppyDogs9-12Mos.2 Dogs12-15Mos.•1 Dogs15-18Mos.

4 BredbyExhibitorDogs1 OpenDogsApricot•1 OpenDogsBrindle

Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Dog1 VeteranDogs6-8Yrs.•2 VeteranDogs8-10Yrs.•1 VeteranDogs10Yrs.&Older

Lunch Break1:00PM – 33 BITCHES, 31 INTERSEX

2 PuppyBitches6-9Mos.•10 PuppyBitches9-12Mos.1 Bitches12-15Mos.

1 Amateur-Owner-HandlerBitches4 BredbyExhibitorBitches2 AmericanBredBitches

1 OpenBitchesApricot•2 OpenBitchesBrindle•4 OpenBitchesFawnWinners Bitch, Reserve Winners Bitch

4 VeteranBitches6-8Yrs.•2 VeteranBitches8-10Yrs.30 BestofBreedCompetition17-13

Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex, NOHS Best of BreedSelect Dog, Select Bitch, Awards of Merit

Best Puppy, Best Bred by Exhibitor, Best Veteran1 BroodBitchClass


PROGRAM OF JUDGINGMastiff Club of America 70th National Specialty

TOTAL DOGS – 155 • TOTAL ENTRY – 290Conformation: 121 Entries • Jr. Showmanship: 2 Entries • Futurity: 34 Entries • Maturity: 11 EntriesSweepstakes: 36 Entries • Veteran Sweepstakes: 14 Entries • 4-6 Mo. Beginner Puppies: 7 Entries

Obedience #1: 6 Entries • Obedience #2: 7 Entries • Rally #1: 11 Entries • Rally #2: 9 EntriesBreeders Cup: 3 Units • Tournament of Champions: 29 Entries

Lunch Break and any other breaks are at the discretion of each judge each day.

TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017

RING 2 – JUDGE: LORA COX – 17

9:00AM – 11 RALLY #1 Rally Excellent Walkthrough 3 Rally Excellent B .......................................................................................Nos. [2401, 2403], 2601

3 Rally Advanced B ...................................................................................................Nos. 2401-2403 1 Rally Advanced A .............................................................................................................. No. 2301 4 Rally Novice B .............................................................................................Nos. 2201-2203, 220510:45AM – 6 OBEDIENCE #1 3 BeginnerNoviceB .................................................................................................Nos. 1651-1653 3 NoviceClassB .......................................................................................................Nos. 1201-1203

RING 1 – JUDGE: DONNA BAHLMAN – 4511:30AM – 34 FUTURITY7 FuturityDogs6-9mos.2 FuturityBitches6-9mos.

Best 6-9 mos., Best Opposite 6-9 mos.6 FuturityDogs9-12mos.9 FuturityBitches9-12mos.

Best 9-12 mos., Best Opposite 9-12 mos.Best Puppy, Best Opposite Sex4 FuturityDogs12-15mos.2 FuturityBitches12-15mos.

Best 12-15 mos., Best Opposite 12-15 mos.1 FuturityDogs-15-18mos.3 FuturityBitches-15-18mos.

Best 15-18 mos., Best Opposite 15-18 mos.Best Junior, Best Opposite Sex

Best in Futurity

1:00PM – 11 MATURITY2 MaturityDogs2Yrs&Under2 MaturityDogs2Yrs&Older

4 MaturityBitches2Yrs&Under3 MaturityBitches2Yrs&Older

Best Maturity Junior, Best of Opposite SexBest Maturity Senior, Best of Opposite Sex

Best in Maturity Stakes, Best of Opposite Sex in Maturity Stakes


WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2017

RING 2 – JUDGE: LORA COX – 16

8:00AM – 9 RALLY #2 Rally Excellent Walkthrough 2 Rally Excellent B .................................................................................................Nos. [2401], 2601 2 Rally Advanced B ...................................................................................................Nos. 2401-2402 1 Rally Advanced A .............................................................................................................. No. 2301 4 Rally Novice B ...................................................................................Nos. 2201-2202, 2204, 22069:15AM – 7 OBEDIENCE #2 3 BeginnerNoviceB ........................................................................................Nos.1651-1652, 1654 3 NoviceClassB .......................................................................................................Nos. 1201-1203 1 Veteran ............................................................................................................................. No. 1901

RING 1 – JUDGE: DEBORAH VERDON – 5010:30AM – 36 SWEEPSTAKES8 SweepstakesDogs6-9Mos.7 SweepstakesDogs9-12Mos.3 SweepstakesBitches6-9Mos.9 SweepstakesBitches9-12Mos.

Best Junior in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex4 SweepstakesDogs12-15Mos.1 SweepstakesDogs15-18Mos.2 SweepstakesBitches12-15Mos.2 SweepstakesBitches15-18Mos.

Best Senior in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite SexGrand Sweepstakes Winner

12:00PM – 14 VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES2 VeteranSweepstakesDogs6-8Yrs.6 VeteranSweepstakesDogs8-10Yrs.3 VeteranSweepstakesBitches6-8Yrs.3 VeteranSweepstakesBitches8-10Yrs.

Best Veteran Dog in Sweepstakes, Best Veteran Bitch in SweepstakesGrand Veteran Sweepstakes Winner

RING 1 – 1:30PM – TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS PRELIMINARY JUDGING – 29 ENTRANTSJUDGES:

DONNA BECKMAN, CYNTHIA STEWART, MIKE STONE

THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

RING 1 – 12:00PM – BREEDERS CUP, PART 1 – 3 UNITSJUDGES:

TIM PLEZBERT, TINA WOODS, TERRY HUDSPETH


FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017RING 1 – 9:00AM – JUDGE: BILL HEMPEL – 41

30 REGULAR CLASS DOGS10 PuppyDogs6-9Mos.8 PuppyDogs9-12Mos.

3 Dogs12-15Mos.5 BredbyExhibitorDogs2 OpenDogsApricot2 OpenDogsBrindle

Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Dog11 NON-REGULAR CLASS DOGS

4 VeteranDogs6-8Yrs.5 VeteranDogs8-10Yrs.

2 VeteranDogs10Yrs.&Older

POOL SIDE PATIO –7:00PMTOURNAMENT ROUND 2 (10) & BREEDERS CUP FINALS (3 GROUPS)

SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017RING 1 – 9:00AM – JUDGE: BILL HEMPEL – 39

30 REGULAR CLASS BITCHES3 PuppyBitches6-9Mos.10 PuppyBitches9-12Mos.

1 Bitches12-15Mos.1 Amateur-Owner-HandlerBitches

4 BredbyExhibitorBitches3 AmericanBredBitches2 OpenBitchesApricot2 OpenBitchesBrindle4 OpenBitchesFawn

Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Bitch7 NON-REGULAR CLASS BITCHES

4 VeteranBitches6-8Yrs.3 VeteranBitches8-10Yrs.

10:45AM – 2 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION1 OpenJuniorClass,1 OpenSeniorClass

Best Junior Handler

SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017RING 1 – JUDGE: BILL HEMPEL – 50

9:00AM – 7 BEGINNER PUPPY 4-6 MOS.7 BeginnerPuppy4-6Mos.

Best Beginner Puppy in Breed, Best of Opposite Sex9:30AM – INTERSEX COMPETITION

40 BestofBreedCompetition22-18Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex, NOHS Best of Breed

Select Dog, Select Bitch, Awards of MeritBest Puppy, Best Bred by Exhibitor, Best Veteran

1StudDog,1 BroodBitch,1BraceUnitTHIS SPECIALTY QUALIFIES FOR RESERVE WINNERS POINTS IN BOTH DOGS AND BITCHES


LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICESSacramento County Sheriff’s Department ........................................................................916-874-5115California Highway Patrol .................................................................................................916-445-3253Fire Department ................................................................................................................916-859-4300Mercy San Juan Medical Center .......................................................................................916-864-5550

6501 Coyle Avenue, Carmichael, CA

VETERINARIAN - ON CALL - MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-7, SATURDAY 9-4Creekside Pet Hospital ....................4980 Watt Ave, Ste B, North Highlands 95660 • 916-332-0700Directions from Lions Gate: West on Westover, Right on Arnold, Right on Palm (or from Palm) turn right on Watt Avenue, make u-turn @ Myrtle, hospital will be on right.

VETERINARIANS (EMERGENCY) UC Davis Small Animal Clinic ......................................................... 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616Directions from Lions Gate: West on Westover, Right on Arnold, Right on Palm (or from Palm) turn right on Watt Avenue. Enter I-80 from Watt Ave and Roseville Rd. Follow I-80 to Richards Blvd. in Davis. Take exit 72B from I-80 W. Follow Richards Blvd. It becomes 1st St. Turn left on Old Davis Rd. Turn Right onto Hutchison Dr. Turn right on Shields Ave. (Total: 24.2 miles, 31 min.)

SHOW PHOTOGRAPHEROlga Maderych

34214 Corcoran Hill Lane, Davis, CA 95616 / 650-766-0490

SHOW VIDEOGRAPHERShow Dog Video Pros

40 Junction Road, South Berwick, ME 03908 / 207-200-3837Web: www.showdogvideopros.com Email: [email protected]

AIRPORTSSacramento Airport – Transportation available to the Lions Gate Hotel must be prearranged 48 hours

in advance at 916-640-0835. $18 one way $30 roundtrip Dogs must be crated and accompanied by an owner/handler.

Oakland Airport – Approx. 100 miles (Transportation on your own)San Francisco Airport – Approx. 110 miles (Transportation on your own)San Jose Airport – Approx 125 miles (Transportation on your own)

ACCOMMODATIONS – HOST HOTELLIONS GATE HOTEL

3410 Westover Street, McClellan, CA 95652 • 916-640-0835 (Reservation code MCOA2017)Driving Directions to Lions Gate Hotel: Take Exit 92 from I-80 E. Left on Winters St, Right on Dudley Blvd, Right on Arnold Ave, Right on Westover St. Destination is on the right.ATTENTION: RULES FOR EACH HOTEL – A maximum of 4 dogs per room • All dogs left unattended in hotel room must be crated • A sheet of plastic must be placed under ALL crates in room • Hotel will provide a designated area for dog washing… there will be no dog washing within the hotel room. Designated areas will be clearly marked for dog walking / exercising your dog. You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog and placing the waste in the trash receptacles…this is your responsibility!It is expected that our exhibitors be responsible guests. The hotel and surrounding area is considered to be the show site. If it is reported that an exhibitor has been disruptive or has abused hotel property or verbally abused hotel staff during our week here, such conduct will be subject to review by the Event Committee.OVERFLOW HOTELS – If anoverflowsituationoccursat thehosthotel (LionsGate), thehosthotelwill keep awaiting list. The LaQuinta Inn-Sacramento North, 4604 Madison Avenue, Sacramento is theofficialoverflowhotelforexhibitorswithdogs. For those traveling without a dog, the Crowne Plaza Sacramento is available. Please email [email protected] if you have reservation problems.


SEMINARSMONDAY, MAY 29 3:00PM – Obedience Rally Workshop 4:00PM – Master’s Class – Obedience/Rally .......................................................Hands-on practiceTUESDAY, MAY 30 4:00PM – Master’s Class – Conformation ..................... Hands-on handling class for conformationWEDNESDAY, MAY 31 4:00PM – Not Just a Pretty Face – Diane Collings ................................... Structure and MovementTHURSDAY, JUNE 1 30 minutes after conclusion of General Meeting: Standard Presentation (Note: This is the same

presentation given to AKC Judges participating in the Judges Education Seminar)FRIDAY, JUNE 2 1:00PM – Frozen In Time Breeders Seminar - Connie Kissell 3:00PM – Understanding DNA Health Testing Reports – Dr. OberbauerSATURDAY, JUNE 3

4:00PM – Seminar – Richard Kienle, DVM, Understanding Echocardiogram Results

ACTIVITIESMONDAY, MAY 29 5:30PM – Fiesta hosted by the Redwood Empire Mastiff Club, Inc. .Complimentary but please RSVPTUESDAY, MAY 30 Wine Tasting with Becky and Diane – RFI Fundraiser ............................................................$45.00WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Welcome Party in the Motorhome area. ....................................... Complimentary but please RSVPTHURSDAY, JUNE 1 7:00PM-9:00PM – Thunder Valley Casino Trip ......................................................................$10.00 The Thunder Valley Casino bus will pick up participants at the Lions Gate Hotel at 7:00PM

and will leave the Casino at 9:00PM. Limited to 70 people. See registration form.FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Friday Night Lights on the Pool Patio ................................................... Complimentary Dessert Bar Finals for Tournament, Breeder’s Cup, Live AuctionSATURDAY, JUNE 3 Awards and Honors Banquet .................................................................................................$40.00JUNIOR’S EVENTS The 2017 National Specialty is pleased to host a complimentary pool (weather permitting), pizza

party and handling class for all Juniors on Thursday, June 1.

TEMPERAMENT TESTING – THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017NOTE: Minimum 18 Month Age Requirement

Time ½ hour after the conclusion of the Annual Meeting to 5:00PMThis temperament test is authorized and supervised by the American Temperament Test Society, Inc.

Learn more about ATTS and the Temperament Evaluation at the www.atts.orgThere is a complete description of the test and a FAQ page on the site.

The ATTS Temperament Test focuses on and measures different aspects of temperament such as stability, shyness, aggressiveness, and friendliness as well as the dog’s instinct for protectiveness towards its handler and/or self-preservation in the face of a threat. The test is designed for the betterment of all breeds of dogs and takes into consideration each breed’s inherent tendencies. The test simulates a casual walk through a park or neighborhood where everyday life situations are encountered. During this walk, the dog experiences visual, auditory and tactile stimuli. Neutral, friendly and threatening situations are encountered, calling into play the dog’s ability to distinguish between non-threatening situations and those calling for watchful and protective reactions.

Dogs must be at least 18 months old to enter this test. The test takes about eight to 12 minutes to complete. The dog is on a loose six-foot (6’) lead and three ATTS trained evaluators score the dog. Majority rules. Failure on any part of the test is recognized when a dog shows panic, strong avoidance


without recovery or unprovoked aggression. The handler is not allowed to talk to the dog, give commands, or give corrections.

A completed Entry Form is required. The pre-registration fee for the test is $35. Dogs must be 18 months oldbythedayofthetest.IfyourdogpassesthetestyouwillreceiveaCertificatewithin90days.Pleaseread the instructions carefully before submitting your application.

The test is open to any dog, however, preference is given to MCOA members and Mastiffs entered at this Specialty. Pre-registration is recommended as we cannot guarantee you a time slot if you don’t pre-register. A separate form is required for each dog being tested. Day of entry is subject to availability, day of entry fee is $40. Payment will be refunded if space is not available.

Any questions, please contact Patti Wilkinson [email protected]

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN, CGCA AND THERAPY DOG INTERNATIONAL TESTPrimary Evaluator: Becky Campbell

Single event entry fee is $15.00 for CGC, CGCA & TDICGC or CGCA with TDI modifications add $10 ($25 total)

AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® (CGC)TheAKC’sCanineGoodCitizen®(CGC)Program,startedin1989,isacertificationprogramthatisdesigned to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic goodmannersfordogs.Alldogswhopassthe10-stepCGCtestmayreceiveacertificatefromtheAmericanKennelClub.Bothpurebredandmixedbreeddogsareeligibleforthecertificate.Seewww.akc.org/events/cgc for more information.

AKC COMMUNITY CANINE (CGCA)The AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of the Canine Good Citizen Program. As with CGC, theAKCCommunityCaninehasa10-steptestofskillsthatdogsmustpasstoearntheofficialAKCCommunity Canine Title. This is a title that appears on the dog’s title record at AKC.

The Canine Good Citizen tests are simulation of real world skills. The AKC Community Canine is to test the dog’s skills in a natural setting. To earn the AKC Community title, dogs must meet the following two requirements: (1) Must already have a Canine Good Citizen Title on record at AKC. (2) Must have an AKC number. (AKC registration, PAL number or AKC partners number). The test requirements can be reviewed by going to the AKC site.

THERAPY DOG ASSESSMENT - THERAPY DOG’S INTERNATIONALNOTE: Minimum 12 Month Age RequirementTDI’s canine membership includes both purebred dogs and mixed breed dogs. All dogs are tested andevaluatedforTherapyDogworkbyCertifiedTDIEvaluators.TheTDItestisbasedupontheAKC’sCGC test, and also includes the evaluation of the dog’s behavior around people with the use of some type of service equipment (wheelchairs, crutches, etc.). See www.tdi-dog.org for more information.

Testing will be performed by Becky Campbell. The CGC/CGCA/TDI test is usually given as a combined test,meaningthatyouarebeingtestedforBOTHCGCandTDIcertification.YoumayelecttodojustCGCormodificationswillbeaddedtothetesttoqualifyforTherapyDogCertification.Adogmustbe at least one year old to be tested for TDI. If the dog has previously passed the CGC, then proof must be provided before the TDI test can be given. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Campbell at [email protected].

Your dogmust be wearing a well-fitted buckle collar (no chain or prong collars) or harness toparticipate in the testing.

NEW AKC TITLE – TRICK DOG NOVICE TESTING – 1ST ANNUAL For those of you that like to have fun with your Mastiffs, AKC is offering a new title program – the AKC

TrickDog. Thereare4levels–Novice,Intermediate,AdvancedandPerformer. Fortheveryfirsttime,Novicetestingwillbeavailablefor$10. ForthoseofyouattendingtheREMCSpecialtyonMonday,afew“tricksofthetrade”willbeofferedattheafternoonseminar. Moreinformationisavailableonthespecialty and AKC websites.


Fiesta NightMonday Evening, May 29, 2017

The Redwood Empire Mastiff Club, Inc. invites you to join us for a nacho bar, beverages, entertainment and time to get together and relax.

This is a free event but please RSVP so we know how many people to plan for.

HEALTH

Note: More information will be available on Constant Contact and the MCOA Specialty website.WEDNESDAY, MAY 31HealthtestingpendingconfirmationwithUCDavisforhealthstudies.FRIDAY, JUNE 2CERF Testing all day by appointment and drop in, if times available $40 per dog, 40 dogs needed – Dr. Anita Oberbauer Ph.D., UC Davis 3:00PM – Understanding DNA Health Testing Reports

SATURDAY, JUNE 3Echocardiograms all day by appointment Echocardiogram $195, Auscultation $45 – Dr. Richard Kienle, DVM 4:00PM – My Mastiffs had an Electrocardiogram – What Does it Mean

CYSTINURIA TESTINGDr. Henthorn is offering a special testing rate for cystinuria testing submitted to the University of Pennsylvania program between May 29 and June 8, 2017. Tests submitted during the Specialty will beshippedby theClub. DNAmarker checkswab$50,urinecollection$20. Pleasedownload theappropriate forms from the MCOA website (mastiff.org, click on Health tab) and pre-register your information on-line through the University of Penn website.

Welcome PartyWednesday, May 31, 2017

The Welcome Party will be held in the RV parking area.The Party is free for everyone but please let us know how many people you think will be attending

so we can make sure there is enough food for all.

Annual MCOA Honors & Awards Banquet Saturday, June 3, 2017

6:30 pm Cash Bar 7:00 pm Banquet – Banquet: $40 per personOptional: You may reserve a table for ten (10) at $50.00/table

(contact Karin Weseloh [email protected]). Placesettingsattablesthatarenotfullwillbesubjecttohavingthoseseatsfilled.

Menu-Plated DinnerMixed Green Salad with Seasonal Garnish

Entrée Choice of:Slow Grilled Tri-tip Rosemary Au Jus, Herb & Lemon Marinated Chicken Breast

Wild Mushroom Ravioli (vegetarian)Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Rolls and Butter

Coffee & Hot Tea, Dessert


RV PARKINGRV parking will be in the parking lot adjacent to the Hotel where the show will be held. There are no hook-ups. The parking fee is $40.00 per night or 7 nights for $245. Requests to park together must be sent via mail together. Every attempt will be made to accommodate such requests; however, the Club reserves the right to assign spaces as dictated by circumstances that promote safety and convenience for all guests. Sewer disposal may be available for guests at an additional charge paid to the provider at time of service, please indicate on form if you have an interest. Proper disposal of pet waste is expected on the grounds.RV Parking Regulations – Please note that RV parking is by pre-registration only. There will be no accommodations available for unregistered RVs. Parking is by assigned spaces. Grass/dogs/guest must be protected from exhaust. Quiet consideration for generators between 10 PM and 6 AM. will be strictly enforced. Checks should be made payable to MCOA. Please complete the form found on the National Specialty website and mail with payment to: Bob Weseloh & Dick Greaver, P.O. Box 2290, Morgan Hill, CA 95038 408-692-0185 [email protected]

CATALOG SALESCatalogs can be pre-ordered before the show for $20 each; on-site day of show $25; pre-ordered, marked & mailed $30. There will be a limited number of catalogs available on-site. See order form.

RINGSIDE RESERVED SEATINGRingside seating can be purchased for a seat for $40. Reserved ringside seating limited to 50 seats. Note: This is not an order for a logo chair, it is reserved seating only.

DRAWING ITEMSPlease send all drawing items to Trinette Pierce, 1725 Chinook Rd., West Sacramento, CA 95691 [email protected] Included should be a card describing the article, designated drawing, value of item, minimum bid (if any), name and address of contributor.

REGIONAL DRAWING BASKETSBasket space is limited this year to no more than 3 (three) feet per regional basket. The original purpose of this event was to create a basket highlighting things coming from your region of the country. If you haveanitemthatwillnotfitinyourspace,pleasefeelfreetocreateapictureanddescriptionboardtoaccompany your basket.

QUILTSRescue and Junior Quilt tickets are available on-line, on the order form and on-site.


BOTTOMS-UP FOR HEALTH AND RESCUE FUNDRAISERDue to limited space for drawing items, a specialty inspired drink inclusive of a 16 oz Bottoms-Up logo glass,willbeavailableintheOClubbar.Glassescanalsobepurchasedthroughtheorderformfor $10each(drinkNOTincluded). Allproceedsforglasssaleswithbedesignatedtohealthandrescue.

ATTENTION EXHIBITORSThe Mastiff Club of America, Inc. & Redwood Empire Mastiff Club, Inc. reserve the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. ALL TROPHIES must be claimed the day of the show. None will be mailed or otherwise distributed. 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 is over and the Show Superintendent’sOfficeadvisedatonce.TheShowSuperintendentandtheClubdisclaimanyliabilityforcash prizes after the judging of the class is over.All Dogs present mustbeheldonleashorconfinedtotheircratesexceptwhenbeingjudgedorwhenin the exercising pen.Exercise Dogs in designated areas only. Handlers are expected to clean up promptly after their dogs at all motel sites and events. No exercise pens will be allowed in the grooming room or in the grass surrounding the hotel. EXHIBITORS ARE RESPONSIBLE for maintaining clean conditions in and around their crates/set-up. THE SHOW COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT to remove any roped off areas and to allocate or designate crate and grooming space. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED to sell any goods from the Grooming Area.AKC Rules state that only dogs that are eligible to be shown under the American Kennel Club rules shallbeallowedwithin theshowprecincts.THE“SHOWPRECINCTS”aredefinedas theLionsGateHotel and grounds.There shall be no drilling nor intensive or corrective training of dogs on the show grounds or premisesNo Flexi Lead, Halti-type collars or pinch collars on the show grounds.No practicing in Rings. Dogs allowed in rings during judging only.After the completion of all obedience and rally events on Wednesday, the obedience ring will be available as a practice ring.Dogs must be ready for judging. The Club and the Superintendent will not be responsible and are not obligated to furnish any service for notifying exhibitors or their agents of breed or class judging. 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.Dogs need to be at the show only at scheduled time of judging and may leave immediately thereafter, unless required for further judging.Exhibitors are responsible for maintaining clean conditions in and around their crates/set-up. Exhibitors shall follow their veterinarian’s recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations.The Mastiff Club of America, Inc., Redwood Empire Mastiff Club, Inc and the Superintendent are not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this event.The welfare of an exhibitor’s child is assumed to be the responsibility of the exhibitor. It is distinctly understood that exhibitors will exercise control and restraint over their children on the days of the show. The exhibitor is also responsible for any damage done by the exhibitor’s child. All regulations governing the use of the event facility and all regulations and decisions of the Event Committee will be strictly enforced, including any not recorded in this premium list.All persons attending this event hereby waive any claim for damages against the Clubs, their members or agents, In the event a motor vehicle must be entered to rescue a dog from over-heating or suffocation due to improper ventilation.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) will be removed to safety by Club officialsorsecuritypersonnel.Exposingadogtoanunsafeenvironment,distressorharm’swaywillbeinvestigated by the Event Committee.The Mastiff Club of America, Inc., the Redwood Empire Mastiff Club, Inc., the superintendent, their agents, employees, etc. will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs, exhibitors, handlers and spectators, but will assume no responsibility for any personal injury or death to any person, or theft, damage or loss of personal property, nor injury or death of any animal either at or on the show grounds and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children at these events.TheseclubsdonotagreetoarbitrateclaimsassetforthontheOfficialAKCentryformforthisevent.ENTRANTS & SPECTATORS TO THESE EVENTS ENTER & ATTEND ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK.

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