PREMIUM LIST AMERICAN ROTTWEILER CLUB · AMERICAN ROTTWEILER CLUB Monday, May 14, 2018 through Saturday, May 19, 2018 Purina Farms 200 Checkerboard Drive Gray Summit, MO. 2 • 2018

2018 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 1

PREMIUM LISTAMERICAN ROTTWEILER CLUB

Monday, May 14, 2018 through Saturday, May 19, 2018

Purina Farms200 Checkerboard Drive

Gray Summit, MO

2 • 2018 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST

This is a Condensed Premium List as authorized by the American Kennel Club, “Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows,” Ch. 6, Sec. 2A. A complete list of trophies offered can be obtained by contacting Trophy Chairman, Tim Peterson, [email protected].


After which entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules, or Chapter 1, Section 16 of Obedience Regulations.

Premium List

American Rottweiler Club(Member of the American Kennel Club)

Purina Farms u 200 Checkerboard Drive u Gray Summit, MO

38th Annual National Specialty Show, with NOHS #2018201609

36th Annual Sweepstakes #2018201623

27th Annual Veteran Sweepstakes #2018201623

67th, 68th & 69th Obedience Trials #2018201617, #2018201610, #2018201618

36th, 37th & 38th Rally Trials #2018201606, #2018201607, #2018201608

4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition #2018201611

(ALL EVENTS UNBENCHED, OUTDOORS – SHOW HOURS 7:00AM - 8:00PM EACH DAY)

Monday, May 14, 2018 through Saturday, May 19, 2018

FOR A SCHEDULE OF ALL EVENTS, SEE PAGES 6 & 7

NOTE ENTRY CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 12PM PDT

CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. GINA M. DINARDO, Executive Secretary

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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 • MERILYNN HURD • SHARON SAMSON

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ATTENTION EXHIBITORS

Welcome to the 2018 ARC National Specialty. The show site will be available to Exhibitors at 7:00 am Monday thru Saturday. No dogs are allowed overnight and must be removed no later 7:00 pm each night. All dogs/crates must be removed from the Event Center by 5:00 pm Saturday May 19, 2018. There will be plenty of space for spectators and holding area for dogs waiting to go into the ring. No unentered dogs are allowed in the Exhibitor Center.

Conformation Crating: There will be no ringside crating outside the Conformation Ring. Day crating will be available in the Grooming Room on a “first-come/first served” basis.

Exhibitors please note: The American Rottweiler Club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the official AKC entry form for this event.

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERTurley PhotographyPO Box 7, Chesterland, OH 44026 440-256-3155 www.turleyPhoto.comNo one will be allowed to shoot over the photographer’s shoulder whenofficial award pictures are being taken.

OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHERDog Show Video Pros.com [email protected]

2018 Exclusive Video Policy & Release: The professional video services and live streaming at this show are governed by an exclusive video contract with the Club. No other commercial video recording, video recording from a tripod, monopod, or other supported camera/device, or any video recording or streaming of large parts or whole classes shall be permitted. The contract terms permit individuals to record small bits of video of their own dogs only, and using handheld devices only (e.g. phone, tablet, or small camcorder).

Online streaming of show video to Facebook, Facebook Live, YouTube, U-Stream, Live Stream, or any other comparable online or social media outlet is strictly forbidden!

Submission of an entry form and/or physical presence on the show grounds shall constitute both implied and real consent for both the handler and the dog to be professionally video recorded and streamed live only by the professional video services as contracted by the Club for this show.

All rights to video record and live stream or otherwise exploit this event and/or the persons or animals participating in it, including the names, likenesses, and biographical matter of dogs, owners, handlers, breeders and kennels participating in the event shall belong solely to the show giving Club and/or the American Kennel Club, Inc. No spectator, participant, owner, handler, breeder, or kennel shall make commercial use of any video recordings of any person or animal participating in this event without prior written approval from the Club. This event may not be broadcast to social media (e.g. Facebook Live, etc.) without prior written approval from the Club.

Violation of these show video policies may result in an Event or Bench Committee hearing and appropriate disciplinary action.

SHOW VETERINARIAN – ON CALL – 636-257-2100Pacific Animal Hospital450 West Flier Dr., Pacific, MO 63069-3470Directions from the Show Grounds (approx. 5 miles). Leaving Purina turn right onto Hwy. 100 W. Turn left onto W. Osage St. Turn right onto Cedar Dr. Take first right onto Flier Drive..


OFFICERS OF THE CLUBPresident ......................................... Nancy Griego Vice-President .................... Roberta Kelley-MartinTreasurer ....................................... Nancy Stafford Secretary .............................................. Ann Glynn

411 Walnut St #10986, Green Cove, FL 32043 [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Teresa Bradley • Randi Garske • Jill Kessler-Miller • Katie Maess • Jeff Shaver

AKC Delegate – Peter G. Piusz

NATIONAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEEJim Runck – Show Chair ............................................ 810 26th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418-2804

(612) 670-9078 [email protected] Peterson, Assistant Show Chair ........................11760 193rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN 55330-1204

(612) 396-3466 [email protected]

SHOW BENCH COMMITTEETim Peterson, Jim Runck and any available ARC Board Members

COMMITTEES, CHAIRS & EVENT SECRETARIES

Agility Chair: Debbie Haynes ....................................................................habfan2@maplemor.netAgility Trial Secretary: Ellen Calnan .....................................................redtileservices@gmail.comAnnual Meeting/Awards Banquet/Welcome Night: Tim Peterson .. [email protected] Sieger Show: Jill Kessler-Miller ......................................................JillyMillygsrc@gmail.comCarting Chair/Secretary: Dr Tommy Caisango [email protected] Catalog Ads: Wendy Amos ........................................................... [email protected] Test: Laura Wright-Smith ..............................................................brooklyns12@hotmail.comChief Ring Steward: Bernie McDowell..........................................................Mttop1@outlook.comHealth Clinics: Linda Spengler ................................................................... [email protected] Trial Chair: Tracy Parciak .............................................................. [email protected] Secretary: Dr Mary Belle Adelmann .........................................gsdcwkytrials@gmail.comJudges Study Group: Steve Wolfson ..................................................... [email protected] Treasurer: Wendy Amos ............................................... [email protected] Bridge: Bernie McDowell ...............................................................Mttop1@outlook.comObedience & Rally Chair: Ronnie Bizer .................................................kanosakdogs@gmail.comParade of Titleholders: Debbie McIntyre ................................................ [email protected] Parade: Debbie McIntyre ............................................................ [email protected] Reservations: Tim Peterson ............................ [email protected]/(612) 396-3466RV On-site Contact: Jay Ernst ................................................... [email protected] /(314) 660-0590Top Dog Evening: Bernie McDowell ..............................................................Mttop1@outlook.comTop Twenty: Katie Maess ............................................................................ [email protected] Chair: Bernie McDowell .................................................................Mttop1@outlook.comTracking Secretary: Ellen Calnan ..........................................................redtileservices@gmail.comTrophies: Tim Peterson .................................................................... [email protected]: Tim Peterson .................................................................... [email protected]: Wendy Amos ................................................................. [email protected]


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SaturdayMay 12

• Barn Hunt• Dock Diving • Herding – All Breed

SundayMay 13

• Barn Hunt• Dock Diving • Herding – All Breed• Tracking

MondayMay 14

• Herding – All Breed & Rottweiler Only – Armetale • Carting Test #1 AM Start Time• Obedience & Rally Trial #1 - PM Start Time

TuesdayMay 15

• Carting Test #2 – Armetale Day AM Start Time• Obedience & Rally Trial #2 - PM Start Time• DNA Collection• Welcome Night

WednesdayMay 16

• Obedience & Rally Trial #3 – Armetale AM Start Time• Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes• CGC & Trick Dog Testing• DNA Collection• Annual Meeting

ThursdayMay 17

• Conformation Dog Classes• Agility All Breed• DNA Collection• Awards Banquet

FridayMay 18

• 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition • Junior Showmanship & Conformation Bitches• Stud Dog/Brood Bitch• Agility – All-Breed with separate Rottweiler Armetale Trial• Parade of Title Holders & Rescue Parade• Top Dog & Top 20 Gala Evening

SaturdayMay 19

• Best of Breed Competition • Agility – All-Breed• Health Testing• Sieger Show with Puppy Classes to follow Breed

SundayMay 20

• Sieger Show

PREMIUM LISTS FOR ALL VENUES ARE AVAILABLE ATWWW.ARCNATIONALS.COM

OR BY CONTACTING EVENT SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARIES.

BOX TRUCK/VAN RESERVED SPOTS A limited number of Box truck/Van reserved spots are available in the Purina RV parking area for the week of the show. You will have electric and water hookup with each spot and you can set up your EZ ups and ex pens and leave them setup for the time of the show. No overnight parking allowed in these spots. Power included in this price of $125.00. Sign up on www.arcnationals. com under RV Camping


ATTENTION EXHIBITORSPREMIUM LISTS FOR ALL VENUES ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.ARCNATIONALS.COM

OR BY CONTACTING EVENT SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARIES.

AGILITY TRIALSSecretary – Ellen Calnan / Red Tile Services ................. [email protected] / (406) 544-2418Chair – Debbie Haynes .......................................................habfan2@maplemor.net / (720) 229-0189All-Breed & Separate Rottweiler Only Armetale Trial: .................................... Friday - May 18, 2018 All-Breed Trials: .............................................. Thursday - May 17, 2018 & Saturday - May 19, 2018Location: .............................................................................................................Purina Events Center

Entries Open: February 26,2018 Entries Close: April 18, 2018For More Information: .....................................................................................www.arcnationals.com

BARN HUNT All-Breed Saturday, May 12 & Sunday. May 13, 2018 Location: .........................................................................................................................Purina FarmsEntries Close: ............................................................................................................... April 27, 2018Secretary – Emily Wright ..........................................................OzarkMischiefBarnHunt@gmanil.com http://barnhunt.com Offered by Ozark Mischief Barn Hunt

CARTING Rottweiler Only – Monday, May 14, 2018 & Tuesday, May 15, 2018 (Armetale Tuesday)

Location: .........................................................................................................................Purina FarmsEntries Close: .............................................................................................................. April 18, 2018Secretary & Chair – Dr. Tommy Caisango ........................................................... [email protected] For More Information: .....................................................................................www.arcnationals.com

HERDING All Breed Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13, 2018

All Breed Herding Trial & Rottweiler Only Trial – May 14, 2018 Secretary – Dr. Mary Belle Adelmann............................... [email protected]/(270) 978-5599 Chairman – Tracy Parciak ..................................................... [email protected]/(314) 604-0664 For More Information: ....................................................................................www.arcnationals.comLocation: ........................................................................................... RottiEwe Farm, Wright City, MO Entries Close: ............................................................................................................... April 18, 2018

Duck & Sheep Only

TRACKING TD & TDXAll Breed with Rottweilers given preference Sunday, May 13, 2018

Secretary – Ellen Calnan ................................................. [email protected]/(406) 544-2418Chair – Bernie McDowell ................................................................................. [email protected] More Information: .....................................................................................www.arcnationals.com Location: .........................................................................................................................Purina FarmsEntries Close: ............................................................................................................... April 18, 2018

NATIONAL SIEGER SHOW Saturday afternoon – May 19, 2018: Puppy Classes & Check-in for Sunday Classes

Sunday – May 20, 2018: Youth, Adult & Junior Showmanship Classes Show Chair & Secretary – Jill Kessler-Miller ................................................ [email protected]

Online Entry: ..............................................................................................................www.zooza.com For More Information: ................................................................................. www.arcsiegershow.comLocation: .........................................................................................................................Purina FarmsEntries Close: ............................................................................................................... April 30, 2018

Visit www.arcnationals.com for updates, specialty clothing items, etc.


JUDGES BREED STUDYThe American Rottweiler Club will present their annual Judge’s Education program at the 2018 ARC National Specialty. It will be conducted by Nancy Griego at Purina Farms - 200 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, MO 63039 on Thursday morning, May 17, 2018 at 8:00 AM. The cost, (which includes the classroom presentation, ringside mentoring, hands-on workshop, catalog and lunch,) is $35. Please contact Steve Wolfson [email protected] regarding your interest in attending. Space is limited. Reserve early. Checks are made payable to American Rottweiler Club (ARC) and mailed to Steve Wolfson, 1673 Charles St., North Merrick, NY 11566

JUDGESBroster, Kim R [101965] ..............................................................3917 SHOEMAKER RD., HAZEL, KY 42049 5/14 – Herding, All HT & PT Brown, David Loring [34816] ..............................................................910 LOVE DR., O’FALLON, MO 63366 5/18 – Junior ShowmanshipCaisango, Dr. Tommy ..................................................................1635 RUSTIC WAY, MELBOURNE, FL 32935 5/14 – Carting Test #1 Callahan, Ann..........................................................................................PO BOX 2425, TIJERAS, NM 87059 5/16 – Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, Best in Puppy Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes DogsComunale, James*[27181] ................................................................741 JARES CT., BALLWIN, MO 63011 5/14 – Rally, All Classes 5/14 – Obedience Novice A, Novice B, Preferred Novice, Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B,

Veterans 5/15 – Obedience Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B, Preferred Open, Preferred Utility, Graduate

Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility 5/16 – Rally, All Classes 5/16 – Obedience Novice A, Novice B, Preferred Novice, Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B,

Veterans, Brace, Team 1DiCicco, Mr. Anthony [17490]..................................................... 10 OCEANVIEW RD, LYNBROOK, NY 11563 5/18 – Regular Bitch Classes, Non-Regular Bitch Classes, 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition,

Stud Dog & Brood Bitch ClassesDyar, Mrs. Jane ......................................................................2731 SW 17th ST., FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 5/15 – Carting Test #2English, Laura A [26736] ....................................................12602 COLD WATER DR., EVANSVILLE, IN 47725 5/17 – Agility, All Classes 5/18 – Agility, All Classes 5/19 – Agility, All ClassesHinz, Ms. Connie J [97845] ............................................................... 2956 160TH ST, RIVERSIDE, IA 52327 Regular Dog Classes, Non-Regular Dog Classes, IntersexKinion, Virginia (Ginger) [5693] ................................... 2729 STONEWALL STA, SAINT CHARLES, MO 63303 5/14 – Obedience Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B, Preferred Open, Preferred Utility, Graduate

Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility 5/15 – Rally, All Classes 5/15 – Obedience Novice A, Novice B, Preferred Novice, Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Veterans 5/16 – Obedience Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B, Preferred Open, Preferred Utility, Graduate

Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility, Team 2Lucken, Scott [36151] .................................................................... 17849 PAXTON AVE., LANSING. IL 60438 5/14 – Herding, All A Course Sheep, B Course Ducks and A Course DucksSaavedra, Debra ............................................................................. 16328 BOORTZ LN. RAMONA, CA 92065 5/16 – Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, Veteran Sweepatkes Bitches, Best in Veteran SweepstakesSappenfield II, Mr Jack E [6902] ............................................ 615 OLIVE BRANCH RD, DURHAM, NC 27703 5/13 – TD, TDXShaver, Mr Jeffery J [57514] ............................................ 16005 PINE CREEK WAY, STAGECOACH, TX 77355 5/13 – TD, TDXShaw, Mark [BHAJ-043A] .........................................................................................................ALLEN, TX 5/13 – Barn Hunt, All Classes 5/14 – Barn Hunt, All ClassesThompson, Catherine M [5087] ............................... 1579 ROCKBRIDGE RD, WASHINGTON CT HS, OH 43160 5/19 – Sieger Show (concludes on 5/20)

*One or more assignments approved as provisional/permit by AKC


WELCOME MEET & GREET - TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 - 5:30PM Welcome Night is compliments of the Northstar Rottweiler Club

To be held in the RV Overnight Parking areaPlease RSVP on the Nationals Website www.arcnationals.com

Reservation deadline is May 1, 2018

ANNUAL MEETING - WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018To be held in the Conference Room (upstairs) at the Purina Event Center. Time TBD

CANINE GOOD CITIZENS TEST - WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 - $15.00Contact: Laura Wright-Smith, PO Box 935, New Castle, CO 81647-0935

[email protected] • 970-379-7571

TRICK DOG TESTING - WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 - $15.00Contact: Katie Maess, 8872 Snider Rd., Mason, OH 45040 • [email protected] • 513-459-9613

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET - THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 - $35.00Parmesan Chicken Breast and Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Apple Harvest Salad, Forest

Mushroom Brandy Cream Sauce, Herb Roasted Baby Red Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli Spears and Dill Baby Carrots, Assorted Dinner Rolls and Whipped Butter, Turtle Cheesecake.

Special dietary requests will be available if notified in advance of deadline.Sign up on the National Online Web Store or send to:

Tim Peterson, 11760 193rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN 55330-1204Reservation deadline is May 1, 2018

COMPLIMENTARY DNA COLLECTION - TUESDAY TO THURSDAY - MAY 15, 16 & 17, 2018The Rottweiler Health Foundation is offering a complimentary DNA Repository Collection.

The DNA Repository is co-sponsored by AKC/CHF & OFA. Email us if you’re planning to attend. We want to have adequate supplies for all interested in participating. Please contact Michelle Amtower for

more information and/or a flyer to be emailed to you – [email protected]

PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS - FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018Rosette with name: $25.00 - Include the highest title earned in each venue when submitting dog’s name, as this is all that will be printed on the Rosette; e.g. if a dog has a UD, it will list UD, not CD,

CDX, UD. Make sure submittals are printed and legible. E-Mail submission preferred if paying online. ARC will not be responsible for misprints of information submitted if it’s unable to be read.

Send Names & Resumes (100-word maximum) to: Debbie McIntyre, 141 Rutherford Lane, Oroville, CA 95966 - [email protected]

Make checks payable to “2018 ARC”. The registration fee can be paid online at www.arcnationals.com. Submission Deadline: April 11, 2018 No rosettes will be mailed.

RESCUE PARADE - FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018Doggie Motif Memento: No Charge. Please make sure name, titles & resume are printed and legible.

Send Names & Resumes (100-word maximum) to: Debbie McIntyre - [email protected] Submission Deadline: April 11, 2018 No mementos will be mailed

HEALTH CLINICS (HEART & EYES) - SATRUDAY, MAY 19, 2018Start time - 9:00 AM

Eyes $35, Dr. Ben Johnson u Heart- Echo $200 / Auscultation $75, Dr. Cecilia MarshallCancellations will be possible ONLY IF the minimum required appointments are filled. Any refunds will be issued after the national. For more information, please contact Linda Spengler - lindaspang@msn.

com. The registration/appointment fee can be paid online at www.arcnationals.com

RAINBOW BRIDGE - REMEMBRANCE Send your remembrance – name(s) and what you’d like it to say to the address listed below. If you want to send a photo, Bernie will try to include if there is room. You may also submit your

remembrance at the show and Bernie will do her best to display. Send Remembrance(s) & Photo(s) to:Bernie McDowell, 470 Woodland Lane, Golden, CO 8040 - [email protected]

Submission Deadline if mailed: April 18, 2018


HOTELSWildwood Hotel 636-733-9104 ............................................ 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO 63040 Holiday Inn at Six Flags 800-782-8108 ...................................... 4901Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO 63025 Budget Lodging 636-629-1000 ..............................................866 South Outer Road, St Clair, MO 63077

Mention the American Rottweiler Club when making reservations. All blocks will be released 30 days prior to show.

No cones/ taping/etc. is allowed in the Exhibition Hall as well as in any parking area at Purina and ALL Hotels. Violators may be subject to an Event Committee Hearing.

RV CAMPING

DIRECTIONS TO SHOW SITEFrom Lambert St. Louis International Airport: Go West on Departing Flights toward Natural Bridge Rd. Turn left onto Natural Bridge Rd. Merge onto I-70 West. Merge onto I-270 South via Exit 232 toward Memphis. Merge onto I-44 West/US 50 via Exit 5B toward Tulsa. Go approximately 23 miles. Take the MO-100 Exit toward Gray Summit. Turn right onto MO-100. Go approximately 0.4 miles to MO-MM. Turn left. Go 1.1 miles to Purina Farms (on left). Estimated travel time from airport is 47 minutes.

AKC SANCTIONED 4-6 MONTHS PUPPY COMPETITION – JUDGE: ANTHONY DICICCO Entries Close at the Superintendent’s office on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 12PM PDT

One combined class will be offered for Rottweilers that are (4) four months & under (6) six months old on Friday, May 18, 2018. An AKC registration number or AKC litter number will be required for all entries. A foreign-born dog may enter this class if they are registered in the country of origin.

Dogs are required to be vaccinated (including rabies) in accordance with their veterinarian’s protocol in order to avoid inadvertent transmission of illness by/to puppies not yet fully immunized.

Dogs that are owned or co-owned by a professional handler may compete in this class, but must be handled by a non-professional handler. Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers’ organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or represented themselves as handling dogs for pay within the last five years. Dogs may not be exhibited by current assistants or household members of a professional handler. A current assistant is defined as anyone employed by a professional handler on a full-time basis, or, assisting a professional handler at the show or any show during a cluster/weekend.

AKC Rules in Dealing with Misconduct will be applicable to any person and dog entered at this competition. All applicable rules found in Rules Applying to Dog Shows will govern the conduct of this competition unless these regulations state otherwise. Exhibitors should plan on opening the mouth of their puppy for the judges. Breed standard disqualifications such as color, height, weight or dentition shall not be a point of consideration in the judging process for this competition. Entry Fee: $35.00 (including AKC recording fee of $2.00 for each dog. These fees are paid to the American Kennel Club.)CLASSIFICATION – CLASSES COMBINED: Puppy, 4 & Under 6 months

RIBBON PRIZESBest of Breed .............................. Orange Rosette Best of Opposite Sex ................. Lavender RosetteNO PUPPIES UNDER THE AGE OF SIX (6) MONTHS, EXCEPT THOSE PARTICIPATING IN THE 4-6 MONTH PUPPY COMPETITION, MAY BE ON THE GROUNDS.

Sign up on the National Online Web Store or send to:Tim Peterson, 11760 193rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN 55330-1204 • 612-396-3466

On-site contact: Jay Ernst 341-660-0590$40.00 PER NIGHT (mailed) 42.00 (online) Deadline: April 18, 2018


ARC NATIONAL SPECIALTY DONATIONSPlease help support YOUR 2018 National Specialty by donating to the National Specialty Fund

Platinum: $2500.00

• 2 Embroidered Director Chairs with National Logo and Kennel Name• Reserved Ringside Seating • Reserved Car Parking Space • Catalog • 2 Full Page Color Ads • 2 Awards Banquet Tickets• 1 Forever Faithful DVD Movie compliments of Angie Ritz • 2018 ARC Memento • Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook, and Website

Gold: $1500.00

• 2 Embroidered Director Chairs with National Logo and Kennel Name• Reserved Car Parking Space • Catalog • 2 Full Page Color Ads • 2 Awards Banquet Tickets• 2018 ARC Memento • Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook, and Website

Silver: $750.00

• 1 Embroidered Director Chair with National Logo and Kennel Name• Catalog • 1 Full Page Color Ad • 1 Banquet Ticket • 2018 ARC Memento • Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook, and Website

Bronze: $250.00

• Catalog • 1 Full Page Black and White Ad • 2018 ARC Memento • Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook, and Website

Thank You Donation: $100.00

• Catalog • 2018 ARC Memento • Acknowledgment in the National Specialty Catalog, Facebook, and Website

Consider donating in HONOR OF or IN MEMORY OF that special Rottweiler or Person.

You may donate online using PayPal at www.arcnationals.com website or mail donations to:Tim Peterson • 11760 193rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN 55330

Please make donations payable to 2018 ARC National Specialty in U.S. funds.


2018 ARMETALE TROPHIESCONFORMATIONBest of Breed: Large ARC Armetale PlateBest of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed: Large ARC Armetale PlateBest of Winners: Large ARC Armetale PlateWinners Dog & Winners Bitch: Medium ARC Armetale PlateReserve Winners Dog: Medium ARC Armetale PlateReserve Winners Bitch: Medium ARC Armetale PlateBest Puppy from the Regular Classes: Medium ARC Armetale PlateBest from the Bred by Exhibitor Classes: Medium ARC Armetale PlateFirst Place in Each Regular and Non-Regular Conformation Class (NOT including Sweepstakes and 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy): Small ARC Armetale PlateJUNIOR SHOWMANSHIPBest Junior Handler: Medium ARC Armetale PlateReserve Junior Handler: Medium ARC Armetale PlateFirst Place in Each Junior Showmanship Class: Small ARC Armetale PlateSWEEPSTAKES & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKESBest in Sweepstakes: Medium ARC Armetale Plate Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes: Medium ARC Armetale PlateBest in Veteran Sweepstakes: Medium ARC Armetale PlateBest Junior in Veteran Sweepstakes: Medium ARC Armetale PlateBest Senior in Veteran Sweepstakes: Medium ARC Armetale OBEDIENCEHighest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes: Large ARC Armetale Reserve Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes: Medium ARC Armetale PlateHighest Combined Score in Open B & Utility: Medium ARC Armetale PlateHighest Scoring Dog in the Preferred Classes: Large ARC Armetale Highest Combined Score in Preferred Open & Preferred Utility: Medium ARC Armetale PlateFirst Place in Each Class: Small ARC Armetale Plate (Team receives four)RALLYHighest Combined Triple Score: Medium ARC Armetale PlateHighest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B: Medium ARC Armetale Plate First Place in Each Class: Small ARC Armetale PlateAGILITYHigh in Trial: Large ARC Armetale PlateReserve High in Trial: Medium ARC Armetale PlateFirst Place in Each Class: Small ARC Armetale PlateCARTINGHigh in Trial: Large ARC Armetale PlateReserve High in Trial: Medium ARC Armetale PlateFirst Place in Each Class: Small ARC Armetale PlateHERDINGHigh in Trial: Large ARC Armetale PlateReserve High in Trial: Medium ARC Armetale PlateFirst Place in Each Class: Small ARC Armetale PlateTRACKINGSmall Armetale Plate for each passing TD, TDX, VST


ARC-SPONSORED PRIZES

CONFORMATIONBest of Breed: Pottery Piece Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed: Pottery Piece Best of Winners: Pottery Piece Winners Dog & Winners Bitch: Pottery Piece Reserve Winners Dog & Winners Bitch: Pottery Piece Best Puppy from the Regular Classes: Pottery Piece Best from the Bred by Exhibitor Classes: Pottery Piece First Place in Each Regular and Non-Regular Conformation Class (NOT including Sweepstakes and

4-6 Month Beginner Puppy): Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIPBest Junior Handler: Grooming Apron and $25 Gift Card Reserve Junior Handler: $25 Gift Card First Place in Each Junior Showmanship Class: $15 Gift Card

SWEEPSTAKES & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKESBest in Sweepstakes: Pottery PieceBest of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes: Pottery Piece Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: Pottery Piece Best Senior in Veteran Sweepstakes: Pottery Piece Best Junior in Veteran Sweepstakes: Pottery Piece All Placements: Two Mugs with Nationals Logo

OBEDIENCEArmetale Day – Wednesday, May 16Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes: Pottery PieceReserve Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes: Pottery PieceHighest Combined Score in Open B & Utility: Pottery Piece All Placements 1st-4th Each Class: Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo RALLYArmetale Day – Wednesday, May 16Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B: Pottery Piece Highest Combined Triple Score: Pottery Piece All Placements 1st-4th Each Class: Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo

AGILITYArmetale Day – Friday, May 18High in Trial: Pottery Piece Reserve High in Trial: Pottery Piece First Place in Each Class: Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo CARTINGArmetale Day – Tuesday, May 15High in Trial: Pottery Piece Reserve High in Trial: Pottery Piece First Place in Each Class: Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo HERDINGArmetale Day – Monday, May 14High in Trial Overall: Pottery Piece High in Trial Sheep: Pottery Piece Reserve High in Trial Sheep: Pottery Piece High in Trial Ducks: Pottery Piece Reserve High in Trial Ducks: Pottery Piece First Place in Each Class: Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo HT/PT Qualifiers: Two Pilsner Glasses with Nationals Logo

All prize pottery pieces are the extraordinary work of artist, Laura Wright-Smith, Spirit Mountain Pottery. Northstar Rottweiler Club would like to thank Laura for helping make the ARC 2018

National Specialty that much more special.


Monday, May 14 - Carting Test Highest in Test & Reserve High in Test: Gift Bag/Basket All 1st Placements will receive: Large Dog Toy 2nd-4th Placements will receive: Flashlight with Logo All Qualifiers will receive: Dog Toy/ChewMonday, May 14 - Obedience Trial Highest Scoring dog in the Regular Classes: Gift Bag/Basket Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Utility: Gift Bag/Basket All 1st Placements will receive: Large Dog Toy 2nd-4th Placements will receive: Flashlight with Nationals Logo All Qualifiers will receive: Dog Toy/Chew Monday, May 14 - Rally Trial Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B: Gift Bag/Basket Highest Combined Triple Score: Gift Bag/Basket All 1st Placements will receive: Large Dog Toy 2nd-4th Placements will receive: Flashlight with Nationals Logo All Qualifiers will receive: Dog Toy/Chew Tuesday, May 15 - Obedience Trial Highest Scoring dog in the Regular Classes: Gift Bag/Basket Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Utility: Gift Bag/Basket All 1st Placements will receive: Travel Mug 2nd-4th Placements will receive: LED Collar Light All Qualifiers will receive: Dog Toy Tuesday, May 15 - Rally Trial Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B: Gift Bag Highest Combined Triple Score: Gift Bag/Basket All 1st Placements will receive: Travel Mug 2nd-4th Placements will receive: LED Collar Light All Qualifiers will receive: Dog Toy

We will be offering New Title Rosettes for Conformation and ALL Performance Events, Carting, and Highest Scoring Junior in Herding

AKC NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIESThe purpose of the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) is to recognize and showcase the quality dogs being exhibited by owner/handlers and to provide a venue for the owner/handlers to compete against their peers. The determination of the awards in the AKC National Owner-Handled Series is based solely on the quality of the entry. The owner/handler’s handling ability is not of consideration.• Dog must be marked as eligible to compete in the AKC NOHS prior to the closing of entries. There is no additional fee to enter this competition. Exhibitors must declare their dog AKC National Owner-Handled Series eligible at the time of entry using the check box on the entry form. • Dogs must be handled by an eligible owner/handler for the AKC NOHS throughout the breed level (all classes, Winners, and Best of Breed) competition.• The handler must be an owner of record according to the AKC’s records as of the date of the show. Dogs declared eligible will be identified by an asterisk or other representative mark in the judge’s book, steward’s book, and the show catalog.• The Owner-Handled Best of Breed will be selected from the eligible dogs that competed in the Best of Breed/Variety competition for the regular show. This includes Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, and the undefeated winners of the non-regular classes. This excludes all dogs defeated during class and winners competition for the regular show.• *Professional handlers, household members and current assistants to professional handlers may not exhibit. *Professional handler is defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professional handlers’ organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or represented themselves as handling dogs for pay within the last five years. Eligibility restrictions apply to all members of the same household. Household members and current assistants to professional handlers in conformation are not eligible to exhibit in this competition. A current assistant is defined as anyone employed by a professional handler on a full-time basis, or assisting a professional handler at the show or any show during the cluster/weekend. Eligibility restrictions apply to all members of the same household.


CATALOG ADVERTISING

Catalog advertising is open to ARC members and non-members. However, all advertising must conform to the ARC Mandatory Practices (see www.amrottclub.org). This only applies to advertisements for Stud Dogs, Brood Bitches or Litters. Kennels and individual dogs/ bitches may still be advertised as “Home of”, “Presenting”, “Congratulation on latest title”, etc. as long as there is no specific mention of breeding (puppies, stud/semen available, etc.) unless conforming to the Mandatory Practices.Full page color w. 1 photo (4.5” X 7.5”) ...........................................................................................$100Full page B/W w. 1 photo (4.5” X 7.5”) ............................................................................................$ 70Full page B/W w. no photo (4.5” X 7.5”) ..........................................................................................$ 50 ½ page B/W w. no photo (4.5” X 3.5”) ..............................................................................................$ 30¼ page B/W w. no photo (4.5” X 1.75”) ............................................................................................$ 25**Inside Back Cover (Color - 4.5” X 7.5”) .........................................................................................$750 **Back Cover (Color - 4.5” X 7.5”) ................................................................................................ SOLD**Inside Back Cover & Back Cover are available to ARC members only, on a first-come basis and must

comply with ARK Advertising Policy.Ads MUST be submitted Camera Ready, via email if possible: Correct Size, Flattened, High Resolution

PDF. Any Camera-Ready ad that needs “fixing” will be assessed an additional charge of $10.If you do not have a Camera-Ready ad please contact Wendy Amos regarding an additional fee and

requirements for having her set up your ad.Send ads & payment to: Wendy Amos

16448 224th NW, Elk River, MN 55330, [email protected] & Payment Deadline: April 1, 2018

Payment for camera-ready ads may also be made online at www.arcnationals.com

SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE BELOW WINNERS“The Adventures of Hottie the Rottie - Barking Up the Wrong Tree” is donated by SuperDog Productions Worldwide, author Toni Delmar and Emmy-nominated Illustrator, Patrick Barrett. It is the third book in the series which was introduced at ARC 2014 with “A Kiss for Christmas”. This edition is numbered and signed and has been created uniquely for the American Rottweiler Club National Specialty. For more information, please visit www.hottietherottie.com, find them on Facebook (HottietheRottie) or follow on Instagram (hottierottie). This Limited Special Edition Art Book will be offered for the following: Best in Specialty, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best Junior Handler, Reserve Junior Handler, Best in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite to Best in Sweepstakes, Best Veteran in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex to Best Veteran Dog in Sweepstakes, High in Trial Obedience, High Combined Obedience, High Combined Rally, High in Trial Agility, High in Trial Carting, High in Trial Herding Sheep, High in Trial Herding Ducks, and the Jennifer Lind Kelley Memorial Triathlon Winner.

Gift Bags will be given for the following: All Class Placements in Sweepstakes, All Class Placements in Veteran Sweepstakes, All Junior Showmanship entrants, All 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition entrants, Highest Scoring Junior Handler Obedience, Highest Scoring Junior Handler Rally, Highest Scoring Junior Handler Agility, Highest Scoring Junior Handler Herding, Highest Scoring Junior Handler Carting, All Herding Qualifying Test Runs, and All Parade of Rescued Rottweilers.

SPECIAL OBEDIENCE PRIZES & SPECIAL RALLY PRIZES (ARMETALE DAY ONLY) Handlers must pre-register at the trophy table 1/2 hour prior to the start of all obedience classes to be eligible. A prize will be given to qualifying dogs in regular classes only in the following categories:OBEDIENCE – Highest Scoring Junior in Obedience: Gift BagOBEDIENCE - Highest Scoring Veteran sponsored by Phyllis Clark, Big Sky Rottweilers: Franklin Mint Collector PlatesRALLY – Highest Scoring Junior in Rally: Gift Bag


PRIZES OFFERED BY PURINA

Best of Breed: Best-In-Show Grooming Bag & Shammy Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed: Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag & Shammy Winners Dog: Pro Plan Tote Bag Winners Bitch: Pro Plan Tote Bag Best Puppy: Pro Plan Tote Bag Best Bred-by-Exhibitor: Pro Plan Tote Bag First Place Best Veteran Dog 7 to under 10 years: Pro Plan Afghan First Place Best Veteran Bitch 7 to under 10 years: Pro Plan Afghan First Place Best Veteran Dog 10 years and older: Pro Plan Afghan First Place Best Veteran Bitch 10 years and older: Pro Plan Afghan Best Stud Dog: Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Best Brood Bitch: Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Best Jr. Handler: Pro Plan Garment Bag Reserve Best Jr. Handler: Pro Plan Tote Bag Best in Sweepstakes: Pro Plan Garment Bag Best of Opposite Sex to Best In Sweepstakes: Pro Plan Garment Bag Sweepstakes 1st Place In Each Class: Product and/or gift valued over $5.00 Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: Pro Plan Afghan Best 4-6 Beginner Puppy: Pro Plan Garment Bag Best 4-6 Beginner Puppy Best of Opposite Sex: Pro Plan Garment Bag Dock Diving Longest Dive, Highest Dive: Pro Plan Afghan – Sunday, May 13Dock Diving Qualifiers: Pro Plan Slobber Towel Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes: Pro Plan Garment Bag Highest Combined Score in Open B & Utility Classes: Pro Plan Garment Bag Obedience 1st Place In Each Class: Product and/or gift valued over $5.00 Highest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B - Rally: Product and/or gift valued over $5.00 Highest Combined Triple Score – Rally: Product and/or gift valued at more than $5.00 Rally – First Place in each Class: Product and/or gift valued over $5.00 High In Trial – Agility: Pro Plan Garment Bag Highest Scoring Dog in Test – Carting: Pro Plan Afghan High In Trial – Herding, Duck & Sheep: Pro Plan Tote Bag All Qualifiers – Tracking Test: Product and/or gift valued over $5.00

PRIZES OFFERED BY PURINAALL PRIZES, IF NOT AWARDED IN THE RING, MUST BE PICKED UP DURING THE EVENT AT THE PRO PLAN BOOTH. PRESENTATION OF THE WINNING RIBBON IS REQUIRED. PRO PLAN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE PRIZE SUBSTITUTIONS OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE IN THE EVENT A SPECIFIC LISTED PRIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE.


ROSETTE PRIZESRosettes will be offered for all Regular and Non-Regular Classes

Regular Classes – Breed, Obedience & Rally First Prize ...........................................................................................................................................Blue Second Prize ...................................................................................................................................... Red Third Prize ...................................................................................................................................... Yellow Fourth Prize ..................................................................................................................................... White Winners ......................................................................................................................................... Purple Reserve Winners ...............................................................................................................Purple & White Best of Winners ...................................................................................................................Blue & White Best of Breed ..................................................................................................................... Purple & Gold Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed ...................................................................................Red & White AKC Select Dog and Select Bitch .................................................................................Light Blue & WhiteARC Judge’s Selects ............................................................................................................. Black & TealHighest Scoring Dog in the Regular Obedience Classes ........................................................Blue & Gold Reserve Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Obedience Classes ............................................Red & Blue Highest Combined Score in Open B & Utility .......................................................................Blue & GreenHighest Scoring Dog in the Preferred Obedience Classes ......................................................Blue & Gold Highest Combined Score in Preferred Open & Preferred Utility ...........................................Blue & GreenHighest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B Rally ...............................................Blue & GreenHighest Combined Triple Score Rally ......................................................................................Blue & Red Qualifying Score in the Regular Obedience & Rally Classes (Wed. only) ................................Dark Green

(Qualifying Scores on Tues. & Wed. will be ribbons)

Non-Regular Classes – Breed and Obedience First Prize ..........................................................................................................................................Rose Second Prize .................................................................................................................................. Brown Third Prize .............................................................................................................................. Light Green Fourth Prize ....................................................................................................................................... Gray Owner-Handled Best of Breed ...................................................................................................... MaroonBest Puppy from the Regular Puppy Classes & Best Bred by Exhibitor ..................................Dark Green Best in Sweepstakes ............................................................................................................Pink & Green Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes ....................................................................................... .Lavender Best Veteran in Sweepstakes ...............................................................................................Pink & Green Best Junior in Veteran Sweepstakes ....................................................................................Pink & Green Best Senior in Veteran Sweepstakes. ...................................................................................Pink & Green Best Junior Handler ............................................................................................................Rose & Green Reserve Best Junior Handler .................................................................................................Rose & GrayBest 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy ................................................................................................... Orange Best Opposite Sex 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy .......................................................................... Lavender

PRIZES: Trophies, Ribbons, Certificates, or other prizes will be awarded in the ring to the person exhibiting the dog, who shall be considered the owner or agent. Please advise the Superintendent of any discrepancy at once. The Club reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. No prizes will be mailed.

We will be offering New Title Rosettes for Conformation and ALL Performance Events


CONFORMATION CLASSES Location: Purina Events Center

Judge: Ms. Connie J HinzAll Regular Dog Classes, Veteran & Working Dog Classes,

Best of Breed (intersex), NOHS CompetitionBest Puppy In Regular Classes, Best Bred By Exhibitor

Judge: Mr. Anthony DiCicco4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition,

All Regular Bitch Classes,Veteran & Working Bitch Classes,

Stud Dog & Brood BitchJudge: Mr. David Loring Brown

Junior Showmanship

CLASSIFICATIONRegular Classes

Puppy Dogs, (6 mo. & under 9 mo.) Puppy Bitches (6 mos. & under 9 mo.) Puppy Dogs (9 mo. & under 12 mo.) Puppy Bitches (9 mo. & under 12 mo.) Dogs (12 mo. & under 15 mo.) Bitches (12 mo. & under 15 mo.) Dogs (15 mo. & under 18 mo.) Bitches (15 mo. & under 18 mo.) Novice Dogs Novice Bitches Amateur-Owner-Handler Dogs Amateur-Owner-Handler 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 Dogs I (7 yrs. & under 10 yrs.) Veteran Bitches I (7 yrs. & under 10 yrs.) Veteran Dogs II (10 yrs. & older) Veteran Bitches II (10 yrs. & older)

Entrants in the Veteran Classes need not be intact. Spayed and neutered animal are eligible. Working Dogs Working Bitches A class for Dogs and a class for Bitches with working/performance titles. The Dog/Bitch must have earned one or more of the following AKC titles: CD; RN; TD; HS; NA; NAJ; NAP; NJP; NF; NFP; or an American Rottweiler Club CS. A Dog/Bitch is also eligible if it has earned one of the following titles: SchH A; SchH I; IPO I; VPG I; FH; BH; AD. Copy of title and/or Scorebook must be included with entry. Spayed and Neutered animals are ineligible to be entered in this class. Champions of Record are eligible to enter.

Winners of the above Non-Regular Single Dog classes, if otherwise undefeated,are eligible to compete for Best of Breed.

BEST OF BREED COMPETITION: The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed Competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record, and dogs that according to their owner’s records have completed the requirements for a Championship but whose Championships are uncon-firmed. The showing of dogs whose Championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where a dog completed the requirements for a Championship according to the owner’s records. AKC Select Dog and Bitch and ARC Selects will be awarded following Best of Breed.ARC SELECT AWARDS: All dogs eligible for the Best of Breed Competition shall be considered for these awards. At the discretion of the intersex judge, the maximum number of Select Awards that may be given shall be 10% of the Best of Breed entry, including Veterans, Winners and Working Dog/Bitch. That 10%, with no consideration to sex, is in addition to the ones automatically given Best of Breed and Best of Op-posite Sex to Best of Breed winners and the AKC Grand Championship Select Dog and Bitch (if awarded). The Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed shall be known as ARC Select 1; the Select Dog and Bitch shall be known as ARC Select 2; all others chosen shall be known simply as Select.Owner-Handled Best of Breed, Best Puppy from the Regular Puppy Classes and Best from the Bred by Exhibitor Classes will be judged following Best of Breed.


Non-Regular Classes Involving Multiple Dog Entries Note: Non-regular classes involving multiple entries may be judged before or after Best of Breed. As the judge’s decision in these classes will be based on the merits of more than one dog, no one of the dogs making up the entry judged first in the class will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed by virtue of having won the class.Stud Dog Class and Brood Bitch Class: Each entry is allowed two get. The merits of the Stud Dog or Brood Bitch are not considered in the placement of the entry. It is the quality of the get that forms the basis for the judge’s decision. All get must be examined and gaited. The Stud Dog or Brood Bitch must also be examined to determine if there is a condition that would require disqualification or excusal under the Rules, AKC policy or the breed standard. All get must be entered in a regular class in order to be eligible to compete in the Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Class. Handlers of the Stud Dog or Brood Bitch, and all get being exhibited, must wear armbands. Ch. 11, Sec. 8 of the “Rules Applying to Dog Shows” provides that “a castrated male may be entered as a Stud Dog in the Stud Dog Class and a spayed bitch may be entered as a Brood Bitch in the Brood Bitch Class.”

REGULAR SWEEPSTAKES – WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018Location: Purina Events Center

Judges: Ms. Ann Callahan: Bitches & Best In Sweepstakes – Mrs. Debra Saavedra: DogsThe Puppy Sweepstakes is open to all Rottweilers who are six months of age or older on May 16. The dates of the ARC National Specialty fluctuate from year to year. Puppies are eligible to compete in the first ARC Puppy Sweepstakes held on or after the date they reach six months of age, and only in this Sweepstakes. However, there will be times when puppies 18 months and older will be entered because they were NOT 6 months old when the prior year’s Puppy Sweepstakes was held. The 2018 Puppy Sweepstakes was held on May 17, so dogs born between 11/16/16 and 11/15/17 are eligible.All dogs MUST be entered in a Regular Class. Sweepstakes entry MUST BE INDICATED AS AN ADDITIONAL CLASS on the entry form (entry fee is $25.00). Additional class entry must include age division (e.g., Sweeps 6-9 months).

SWEEPSTAKES CLASSESPuppy Dogs, 6 months & under 9 months ........................................................... (08/17/17 – 11/16/17) Puppy Dogs, 9 months & under 12 months .......................................................... (05/17/17 – 08/16/17) Dogs, 12 months & under 15 months .................................................................... (02/17/17 - 05/16/17) Dogs, 15 months & under 18 months .................................................................. (11/17/16 – 02/16/17) Dogs, 18 months + ..............................................................................................Not applicable this year Same Classes for Bitches. ..............................................................................................*See note above.

BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES • BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES

SWEEPSTAKES CASH PRIZES – 35% of Total Entry Fee will be retained by the Club for expenses. 10% of the remainder will be divided equally between Best In Sweepstakes & Best of Opposite Sex to Best In Sweepstakes. The remainder will be divided in each Class as follows: First Place 40%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%, Fourth Place 10%. For any class of less than four, money will be divided proportionately as above..

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES – WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 Location: Purina Events Center

Judges: Ms. Ann Callahan: Dogs - Mrs. Debra Saavedra: Bitches & Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Open to all Rottweilers that are 7 years of age or older on Wednesday, May 16, 2017. Dogs entered in veteran sweepstakes need not be entered in a regular class. Entry must be made on official AKC entry

form. Indicate “Veteran Sweepstakes” and age division. Entry fee is $25.00.VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES

Veteran Dogs 7 years & under 9 years .................................................................... (5/17/09 – 05/16/11) Veteran Dogs, 9 years & under 11 years .............................................................. (05/17/07 – 05/16/09) Veteran Dogs, 11 years & under 12 years ............................................................. (05/17/06 – 05/16/07)Veteran Dogs, 12 years & older .................................................... (Any dog born on or before 5/16/06)

Same Classes for BitchesBEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES • BEST SENIOR IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES

BEST JUNIOR IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES


VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CASH PRIZES – 35% of Total Entry Fee will be retained by the Club for expenses. 10% of the remainder will be divided as follows: 4% for Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, and 3% each for Best Junior Veteran and Best Senior Veteran. The remainder will be divided in each Class as follows: First Place 40%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%, Fourth Place 10%. For any class of less than four, money will be divided proportionately as above.

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION – FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018Location: Purina Events CenterJudge: Mr. David Loring Brown

NOVICE CLASS: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class. A first place in Novice without competition leading to a Best Junior award with competition would count as one win towards moving to Open at a licensed or member show.

OPEN CLASS: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show, and who have won three first place awards in a Novice Class or if a win in Novice leads to a Best Junior with competition present it will count as one win towards moving to Open in a licensed or member show. Juniors which according to their records have completed the requirements to compete in the Open class but whose status is unconfirmed by the American Kennel Club are limited to competing in the Open Class for a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the Junior completed the requirements according to their records.

MASTER CLASS: This class will be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have 10 Best Junior wins with competition. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC National Championship. All Juniors meeting the criteria for this class are required to enter the Master Class and may change their entry the day of the show if entries have already closed. Once the eligibility time frame for that year has passed all participants return to the Open Class to compete for the following year.

After the judge has awarded the Best Junior Handler, the second place winner from the class that the Junior was awarded Best Junior Handler is to return to the ring to compete for Reserve Best Junior Handler.NOTICE: Junior Handlers must include their AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER on each entry. You may obtain your junior identification number by calling the AKC, Judges Education Department, 919-233-9767. BE SURE ALL INFORMATION for Junior Showmanship Classes is entered on front and back of entry form.NOTE: SUBSTITUTION OF DOG IN JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP AT THE SHOW(S): There will be an Ad-ministration Fee of $5.00 charged for any substitution of dog in Junior Showmanship at each show. In addition, if the dog originally entered in Jr. Showmanship was an additional entry, and the dog being substituted is not otherwise entered in the show, the Junior Showmanship Only fee applies.

OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIAL CLASSIFICATION – EACH DAYOBEDIENCE CLASSES

Location: Purina Events CenterQualifying Score required for placement in Regular and Optional Titling Classes.

Regular Classes: Novice A, Novice B, Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B Preferred Classes: Preferred Novice, Preferred Open, Preferred UtilityOptional Titling Classes: Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, VersatilityObedience Non-Regular: Veterans, Brace (Wed. only), Team (Wed. only)Refer to the AKC Obedience Regulations for a complete definition of each obedience class. Non-Regular Class scores are not eligible for Special Obedience Trial Awards, nor will qualifying scores be awarded AKC legs or points toward Obedience Trial Championships. Qualifying score is not required for placement in non-regular classes.

RALLY CLASSESNovice A, Novice B, Intermediate, Advanced A, Advanced B, Excellent A, Excellent B, Master

ARMETALE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 FOR BOTH OBEDIENCE AND RALLY

We will be offering New Title Rosettes for Conformation and ALL Performance Events


CLASS MONDAY, MAY 14u TUESDAY, MAY 15u u WEDNESDAY, MAY 16u u u

Novice Class A Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale

Novice Class B Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale

Open Class A Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Open Class B Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Utility Class A Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Utility Class B Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Preferred Novice Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale

Preferred Open Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Preferred Utility Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Beginner Novice A Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale

Beginner Novice B Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale

Graduate Novice Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Graduate Open Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Versatility Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Veterans Class Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale

Brace Class NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED Mr. James Comunale

Team Class NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED Mr. James Comunale Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion

Rally Novice A Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale*

Rally Novice B Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale*

Rally Intermediate Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale*

Rally Advanced A Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale*

Rally Advanced B Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale*

Rally Excellent A Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale*

Rally Excellent B Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale*

Rally Master Mr. James Comunale* Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Mr. James Comunale*

TRANSFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN BOTH OBEDIENCE AND RALLY – written transfer application must be submitted to the on-site Show Secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the trial, not 30 minutes prior to the start of the class. Transfers will be allowed, provided the class is available and the judge does not exceed limits.

RALLY RING IS 50’ X 60’*One or more assignments approved as provisional/permit by AKC

u MONDAY OBEDIENCE TRIAL (2018201617) MONDAY RALLY TRIAL (2018201606) u u TUESDAY OBEDIENCE TRIAL (2018201610) TUESDAY RALLY TRIAL (2018201607)

u u u WEDNESDAY OBEDIENCE TRIAL (2018201618) AND WEDNESDAY RALLY TRIAL (2018201608)ALL OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS ARE ROTTWEILER ONLY


THE JENNIFER LIND KELLEY MEMORIAL TRIATHLON AWARDThe American Rottweiler Club understands that the events held in conjunction with our National Specialty are more than just conformation in an effort to promote the entire Rottweiler and showcase the versatility of our breed. ARC is awarding Triathlon awards to the Rottweilers which distinguish themselves in performance and/or companion events at our National Specialty. Any Rottweiler qualifying in three or more different performance and/or companion Armetale event categories will be recognized by ARC with a Certificate of Achievement. The highest combined scoring dog will receive the title “ARC Triathlon Dog of the Year”- this is a remarkable achievement!

Full details can be found on the ARC National Website – www.arcnationals.com

The Jenifer Lind Kelley Memorial Triathlon Entry

2018 Rottweiler National Armetale Performance Events

Owner: _________________________________________________________________________

AKC: Number:____________________________________________________________________

Registered Name:_________________________________________________________________

Call Name:_______________________________________________________________________

Obedience - May 16, 2018 Carting- May 15, 2018

___Utility A or B __Excellent S or T

___Open A or B ___Intermediate S or T

___Novice A or B ___Started S or T

___Veteran

___Preferred Utility Herding - May 14, 2018

___Preferred Open ___Excellent S D C

___Preferred Novice ___Intermediate S D C

___Started S D C

Rally - May 16, 2018 ___Tested PT HT

___Masters

___Excellent A or B Agility - May 18, 2018

___Intermediate ___Excellent

___Advanced A or B ___Masters

___Novice A or B ___Open

___Novice

Tracking - May 13, 2018 ___Excellent Preferred

___VST ___Masters Preferred

___TDX ___Open Preferred

___TD ___Novice Preferred

CGC/TT - May 16, 2018

___ CGC / TT


Our appreciation and gratitude to Angie Ruiz for, once again, creating an amazing film about our

wonderful breed, the Rottweiler,

There will be a complimentary showing of “FOREVER FAITHFUL” during the national.

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ENTRY FEES

Highest Priced class is considered First EntryAll conformation, sweepstakes, obedience and rally should be mailed to: BaRay Event Services, P.O. Box 508, 113 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington, WA 98233, Make all checks and money orders payable in U.S. Funds to: BaRay Event Services.CONFORMATION

First Entry of Each Dog, Each Event ...............................................................................................$35Puppy Classes & Veterans Classes, First Entry ..............................................................................$25Each Additional Entry of Same Dog, Same Event ...........................................................................$25Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Only ........................................................................................................$35Stud Dog or Brood Bitch as Additional Entry (must be entered in regular class) ...........................$20Junior Showmanship ................................................................................................................No FeeSweepstakes (dog must be entered in a regular class) ..................................................................$25Veteran Sweepstakes (dog need not be entered in a regular class) ................................................$25Beginner 4-6 month puppy competition .........................................................................................$35

OBEDIENCE – EACH EVENTRegular or Preferred Obedience Classes – First Entry of Each Dog, Each Event ............................ $35Regular or Preferred Obedience Classes – as an Additional Entry Same Dog, Same Event ............$25Non-Regular Obedience Veterans, as a First or Additional Entry ....................................................$25Obed. Brace Unit - First Entry (Wed. only) ..................................................................Per Dog $17.50 Obed. Brace Unit - Additonal Entry (Wed. only) ..........................................................Per Dog $12.50 Obed. Team Unit (Wed. only) ............................................................................................Per Dog $10

Team entries must be submitted either all in the same envelope, or each with a list of their team members, including names of dogs and registration numbers. Those submitted without a team list may be rejected. There is no fee for one Alternate on each team. Alternate must be indicated on entry.

RALLY – EACH EVENTRally Classes – First Entry of Each Dog, Each Event .......................................................................$35Rally Classes – as an Additional Entry of Same Dog, Same Event ..................................................$25

OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS ARE OPEN TO ROTTWEILERS ONLY

Entry Fees for Conformation and Obedience include 50 cents AKC Recording Fee and $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee. Entry Fees for Rally include $3.50 AKC Recording Fee for the first entry and $3.00 additional entry of the same dog. Note: Rally Trials are separate events from Obedience Trials. DO NOT consider Rally as an additional class with an entry in conformation or obedience.

ENTRY SUBMISSIONS, CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES, TRANSFERSMAIL ENTRIES WITH FEES to PO Box 508, Burlington, WA 98233.CANADIANS make all entry fees payable in U.S. funds.FAX ENTRIES: Fax number: 360-755-2248. $4.00 per dog per show added for FAX-Credit Card entries. Both sides of entry form must be transmitted. Entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the number of pages, what shows and how many dogs per show. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted for Fax entries. Credit card information (Credit Card number, expiration date, and cardholder name) must be on cover sheet. Note: Visa and MasterCard users – You must include the 3-digit security code that appears above your signature on the back of the card. Proof of fax transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax-Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at www.BarayEvents.com.ONLINE ENTRIES: Web site is BaRayEvents.com Follow instructions on Web site. $3.00 charge per dog per show.FEDEX, UPS, AIRBORNE or HAND-DELIVERED: Do NOT require signature. 113 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington, WA 98233.PHONE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES AND TRANSFERS will be accepted according to AKC Rules. Any refunds will be made within three weeks after the show. An administration fee may apply. (01/2016)


NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS – ALL EVENTSThe American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations will govern this Show and Exhibitors must make themselves familiar with the agreement of the American Kennel Club, referred to on the reverse side of the entry blanks that accompany this Show Premium List.

• The American Kennel Club will collect: a $3.00 Event Service Fee and $.50 Recording Fee where applicable for the first entry of a dog, plus a $3.00 service fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single-entry classes, in all AKC licensed and member club events. At every licensed or member club rally trial, a recording fee of $3.50 is required for the first entry of each dog and a recording fee of $3.00 is required for each additional entry of the same dog. The event-giving club shall assume the responsibility of collecting all Event Service Fees for The American Kennel Club. These event service and recording fees shall be forwarded to The American Kennel Club along with all other required event results within seven (7) days of the close of the event.

• No Entry will be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance. Telegraph, e-mail and unsigned entries cannot be accepted and will be returned. Entries not on Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on reverse side are NOT ACCEPTABLE. The Club and/or Baray Events assumes no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or the owner’s agent. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETENESS OF ENTRY RESTS SOLELY WITH ENTRANT.

• RETURNED CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY FEE. BaRay Events will add a $30.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. We will not re-process checks. The exhibitor will be contacted & required to send a money order for the original amount PLUS the $30.00 NSF fee. Subsequent returned checks from same person may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY BASIS.

• REFUNDS for cancellations due to judge change or cancellations made prior to entries closing will be mailed by the Club to said Exhibitor or Agent AFTER THE SHOW. An administrative fee of $5.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries.

• Females in season are not permitted to compete in Obedience or Rally Trials. If a female is withdrawn from competition because it came into season and the Superintendent is notified no later than one half hour prior to the start of the first class in the trial, the club is required to refund the entry fee. The club may retain a processing fee and must publish this information in the premium. Clubs may determine the documentation, if any that is required to confirm the female is in season. This shall be stated in the premium. Note: No fee is paid to the AKC for females in season who are withdrawn.

• FAX ENTRIES – Fax entries will be accepted up to closing time. Fee is $4.00 per dog per show. If the credit card charge is denied for any reason, an additional service charge of $20.00 will be added. FAX NUMBER: (360) 755-2248. This is for Fax Machine ONLY. Incomplete or illegible Fax entries are not acceptable as a valid entry in a show. Proof of transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax-Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at www.BarayEvents.com

• Entries will be acknowledged after entries close with entry acknowledgment and judging program to address on entry. Should Exhibitor NOT receive an acknowledgment within a reasonable time, PLEASE notify BaRay Events at (360) 755-7086 or email [email protected].

• Entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by the Judge or Veterinarian, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee, or because it has been entered incorrectly. There is no refund for DUPLICATE ENTRIES or OVERPAYMENTS. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open, or to complete the Show NO REFUND will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline 877-252-3229.

• Please note: Any hotel or motel listed in the premium list is subject to Event Committee Rules. We expect our exhibitors to be responsible guests. A report that an exhibitor at this show has abused hotel or motel property during this weekend may result in disciplinary action. Clubs reserve the right to decline future entries from the offending party in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows.

• Dogs need be present only for scheduled judging and will be released if not needed for further judging. Dogs must be ready for judging. Neither the club nor its Superintendent/Show Secretary will be responsible or obligated to furnish any service for notifying exhibitors or their agents of Breed or Class Judging. Judges need not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings.

• Only dogs eligible for these shows will be admitted into the show area. There is no provision for unentered dogs.• LOSS OR DAMAGE – The Show Committee will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors,

but will not be responsible for, or assume any liability in the event of any accident or misfortune, to either dogs or exhibitors participating in these Shows. 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.

• Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.

• ALL RIGHTS TO TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the Show Grounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant to the Club the right to photograph, televise, videotape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. The Club is not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show.

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