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BELGIAN SHEEPDOG CLUB OF AMERICA / 2015 NATIONAL SPECIALTY • 1

PREMIUM LISTBELGIAN SHEEPDOG CLUB OF AMERICA NATIONAL SPECIALTY

THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATIONPermission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

Wednesday, May 13, 2015Two Obedience & Rally Trials – Belgian Sheepdogs Only

OBEDIENCE: #1-2015126308, #2-2015126323 • RALLY: #1-2015126310, #2-2015126325

Thursday, May 14, 2015National Specialty Sweepstakes #2015126324

Friday & Saturday, May 15 & 16, 2015National Specialty Conformation #2015126324

DOGS & BITCHES: Friday • JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP & BEST OF BREED: Saturday

Holiday Inn Bozeman ~ 5 East Baxter Lane, Bozeman, MT 59715 • 406-587-4561

BaRay Event Services, Inc.A.K.C. ANNUALLY LICENSED SUPERINTENDENTSMEMBER: DOG SHOW SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION• SHEILA RAYMOND • BECKY SUMNER • JANE ANDERSON• JESSICA BAKER • CHUCK ST. JOHN • SHARON SAMSONP.O. BOX 508, BURLINGTON, WA 98233PHONE: 360-755-7086 • FAX: 360-755-2248HAND-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

OFFICE HOURS10AM-5PMMON.-FRI.

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NOTE EARLY CLOSING – APRIL 15, 2015

2 • BELGIAN SHEEPDOG CLUB OF AMERICA / 2015 NATIONAL SPECIALTY

BELGIAN SHEEPDOG CLUB OF AMERICANATIONAL SPECIALTY

OUTDOORS, WEATHER PERMITTING • UNBENCHED • AKC MEMBER CLUBPUPPY CLASSES DIVIDED

SHOW & TRIAL HOURS: 8:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. – EACH DAY

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERN THESE EVENTS. Entries close at the BaRay Event’s Office 12:00PM PDT, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted EXCEPT as provided for in Ch. 11, Sec. 6 of the Dog Show Rules or Ch. 1, Sec. 16 of the Obedience Regulations.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MAY 11TH – MAY 16TH, 2015

MONDAY May 11th, 2015

• Tracking & Tracking Excellent – Early am• Herding – 2 Trials & Tests

TUESDAY May 12th, 2015

• Agility – 2 Trials

WEDNESDAY May 13th, 2015

• Obedience – 2 Trials • Rally – 2 Trials• Welcome Party at Host Hotel

THURSDAY May 14th, 2015

• Morning – Sweepstakes, judge Melinda Andric• Afternoon – Carmen Battaglia Seminar• Evening – Dinner, Annual Meeting and Reception

FRIDAY May 15th, 2015

• Conformation – Dog and Bitch Classes followed by Non-Regular Classes, judge Janina Laurin

SATURDAY May 16th, 2015

• Junior Showmanship, judge Janina Laurin• Best of Breed Competition, judge Janina Laurin• Annual Awards Banquet

JUDGES

JANINA K LAURIN [15650] .....................................................3 FIELD RD, DANBURY, CT 06811-4520 All Regular & Non-Regular Conformation Classes & Junior ShowmanshipMELINDA ANDRIC ......................................................... 5438 E FM 20, LOCKHART, TX 78644-4635 Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes, Working SweepstakesMR. ALVIN W ENG [19013] ........................................ 4925 CHARTER RD, ROCKLIN, CA 95765-5241 Obed. Trial #1, Rally Trial #2RICHARD LEWIS [18253] .......................................... 150 QUAIL RIDGE RD, SELAH, WA 98942-9610 Obed. Trial #2, Rally Trial #1 Obed. Trial #1 Team Judge #2


OFFICERS

Cara Greger ....................................... President Sherry Hanley ......................1st Vice PresidentMelinda Andric ................... 2nd Vice President Marion Heise ..................................... TreasurerMary Grace Buckwalter ....Recording Secretary Carleen Wiles ............Corresponding Secretary

124 Hawks Landing Dr, Troutman, NC 28166-7692

AKC DELEGATE – Barbara Swisher

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSBonnie Leonard, Pat Snow, Janice Powers

SHOW COMMITTEE

Show Chair: Cara Greger Assistant Show Chair: Peri Norman PO Box 11804 PO Box 90400 Bozeman, MT 59719-8229 Los Angeles, WA 90009-0400 406-585-7817 • [email protected] 805-231-2759

Obedience/Rally Chair: Jenny Greger406-209-3344 text preferred • [email protected]

Bench Committee: Cara Greger, Penny King, Peri Norman and/or any BSCA member in good standing as requested by the event chairpersons

Conformation Chief Ring Steward: Marion HeiseObedience/Rally Chief Ring Steward: Lisa Leffingwell

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSHerding ...............................................Penny King Tracking ...............................Jennifer McCandlessAgility ............................................. Cindy Herman Obedience/Rally ...............................Jenny GregerGrounds ......................................Virginia Norman Reserved Grooming ............................Penny KingCarmen Battaglia Seminar .................Peri Norman Hospitality Room ........................Virginia NormanJudges Education Seminar ........... Marcy Spalding Hospitality Bags .................Rachelle Bailey-AustinFacebook Group ..................................Penny King Catalog Advertising ............................ Lorra MillerWebsite .............................................. Lorra Miller Website address.....................bsca2015.bsca.info

VETERINARIAN & EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN – ON CALLDouble Diamond Veterinary Hospital – Dr. Sue Geske – 406-522-9491

2401 Riata Road, Bozeman MT 59718DIRECTIONS: Start out going North on Baxter Lane. Remain on Baxter Lane to Riata Road. Turn right on Riata Road. Clinic will be on your left. It is about 3 miles from the hotel to the vet hospital.

PETS of Bozeman Emergency Clinic – 406-587-39961103 Reeves Road West, Bozeman, Montana, 59718

DIRECTIONS: Head southeast on E Baxter Ln toward N 7th Ave. Turn right onto N 7th Ave. Make a U-turn at W Oak St. Continue onto I-90 Frontage E. Turn right onto Reeves Rd W. Emergency vet will be on the right.

Medical Care – Bozeman Deaconess Hospital – 406-585-5000915 Highland Blvd (exit 309 off of I90) Bozeman MT 59175

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

NINA SAGE • NINA’S PHOTOGRAPHY – 503-380-7992PO Box 16035, Portland, OR 97292

[email protected] • www.NinasPhotography.com No other photography permitted where the images will be sold.


JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITIONNOVICE 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 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 in a licensed or member show, with competition present in the Novice class. 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 won the 10 first place wins in an Open class with competition to be eligible to enter the Limited Class Competition. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC Eukanuba 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 complete for the following year.

NOVICE AND OPEN CLASS DIVIDED: Junior-9 years old and under 12 years old on the day of the show; Intermediate-12 years old and under 15 years old on the day of the show; Senior-15 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show.

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 Administration 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.

RIBBON & ROSETTE PRIZESRegular Classes – Conformation, Obedience, Rally

FIRST PRIZE ..................................... Blue Ribbon THIRD PRIZE .................................Yellow RibbonSECOND PRIZE ..................................Red Ribbon FOURTH PRIZE ............................... White RibbonWINNERS ...................................... Purple Rosette RESERVE WINNERS ........Purple & White RosetteBEST OF WINNERS .............Blue & White Rosette BEST OF BREED ................ Purple & Gold RosetteBEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED..........................................................Red & White RosetteSELECT DOG & SELECT BITCH ......................................................................Light Blue & White RosetteAWARDS OF MERIT ................................................................................................. Teal & Black Rosette*The Select Award acknowledges that this animal was under consideration for Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex. All dogs eligible for the Best of Breed Competition shall be considered for these awards. At the discretion of the Judge, the maximum number of AOMs that may be given shall be 10% of the Best of Breed entry, including Veterans and Winners.BEST JUNIOR SHOWMAN ......................................................................................Pink & Green RosetteHIGHEST SCORING DOG IN THE REGULAR OBEDIENCE CLASSES .........................Blue & Gold RosetteHIGHEST COMBINED SCORE IN OPEN & UTILITY .................................................Blue & Green RosetteHIGHEST SCORING CHAMPION OF RECORD IN REGULAR CLASSES ......................Blue & Red RosetteQUALIFYING SCORE IN OBEDIENCE OR RALLY ........................................................Dark Green Rosette

Non-Regular Classes – Conformation, SweepstakesFIRST PRIZE .................................... Rose Ribbon THIRD PRIZE .........................Light Green RibbonSECOND PRIZE ..............................Brown Ribbon FOURTH PRIZE .................................Gray RibbonBEST IN SWEEPSTAKES (Puppy, Veteran, Working) ..............................................Green & Pink RosetteBEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES (Puppy, Veteran, Working) ....... Lavender Rosette


HOST HOTEL – HOLIDAY INN BOZEMANRoom Rates are $99.00 per night. No pet fee!

RV Parking at Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 2 blocks from host hotel.The BSCA has an excellent history of maintaining Specialty headquarters and show site in good condition. Rings, grooming areas and hotel rooms occupied by its members are expected to be left with no appreciable damage, and as clean as possible, after the Specialty is over. As a measure of insuring that this standard will be met, the Club, as a matter of policy, sets forth the following standards of behavior.1. No dog should be left uncrated in a hotel room in the absence of the room occupants at any time.

Plastic sheeting must be placed under crates in guest rooms.2. Dogs that consitute a nuisance to the other occupants of the hotel by continual barking or howling,

may subject their owners to being removed by the hotel. Disruptive guests (or their dogs) may also be asked to leave the Hotel.

3. There will be no extensive grooming of dogs at the hotel. Dogs that are blowing coat should be taken to an off-site grooming facility (list available in the hospitality room). Tubs will be available outside for bathing. Grooming will be permitted in the indoor grooming area and designated areas the court yard and the parking lot. Exhibitors are required to keep the area clean and tidy.

4. No dogs should be washed in hotel bathtubs, and hotel towels should not be used on dogs for drying them or any other purpose. Dogs are not permitted in the restaurant, lounge or pool area of the hotel.

5. The external and internal premises of the hotel and show site shall be kept free of debris and feces caused by the presence of dogs attending the Specialty. All dogs must be on a leash at all times unless crated or in an exercise pen. You must clean up after your dogs; clean up supplies will be conveniently located for your use.

6. The BSCA urges its members to carefully inspect their rooms prior to checkout. Should a room or its contents exhibit signs of unusual wear or damage because of the presence of a dog or dogs, the occupant of that room shall recompense the hotel for all damages. Damages are the Guest’s responsibility and must be settled with the Hotel prior to departure.

All members of the BSCA are expected to adhere to these standards.Non- BSCA members attending the Specialty will be held accountable to these Standards.

DRIVING DIRECTIONSThe Holiday Inn Bozeman is located on the corner of Baxter and 7th Ave only one block south of Interstate 90. From I-90 take 7th Ave. one block south to Baxter Lane. Take a right onto Baxter and the hotel will be the first building on your left. From Gallatin Field take a left out of the Airport onto the I-90 Frontage Road. Follow the Frontage Road for 7.5 miles until it turns into 7th Ave. Take 7th Ave. over the I-90 overpass and turn right onto Baxter Lane. The hotel will be the first building on your left on Baxter.

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM HOTELBozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Gallatin Field (BZN)

• Distance: 9.3 MI EAST to Hotel • Complimentary Shuttle Available• When exiting the airport stay to the right, at the intersection of the Frontage Rd. and Airport Rd. go

left. Stay on the Frontage Rd. as it comes into Bozeman. Turn right on Baxter Ln. Hotel is on left.• Complimentary Shuttle Available from Airport (will take dogs). The hotel recommends that you call

the same day and give them your flight number and ETA. They will track the flight and be at the airport for you.

Complimentary Local Area Shuttle – Radius 5.0 Mi

EXHIBITOR & PARKING INFORMATIONOnly exhibitors who are registered guests of the Holiday Inn Bozeman may have vehicles parked overnight on site. The hotel staff requests that large vehicles be parked in the lot at the back of the hotel. There will be no overnight camping in vehicles parked at the hotel. Overnight camping is available two blocks away at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N Black Bozeman MT 59715 Phone: 406-582-3270. Reservations can be made by calling the fairgrounds. There will be a nominal fee for campsites which include full hookups.


CLASSIFICATION — BELGIAN SHEEPDOGS

Regular Classes Puppy Dogs, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Bitches, 6 mos. & under 9 mos. Puppy Dogs, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Puppy Bitches, 9 mos. & under 12 mos. Dogs, 12 mos. & under 18 mos. Bitches, 12 mos. & under 18 mos. 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

NOTE: 12-18 month class is an adult class, must pay adult fee.

Non-Regular Classes (Involving Single Dog Entries) Veteran Dogs (7 yrs. & under 10 yrs.) Veteran Bitches (7 yrs. & under 10 yrs.) Veteran Dogs (10 yrs. & under 13 yrs.) Veteran Bitches (10 yrs. & under 13 yrs.) Veteran Dogs (13 yrs. & older) Veteran Bitches (13 yrs. & older)A class for Dogs and a class for Bitches seven years of age and older. Dogs/Bitches entered in Veterans Class need not be intact. Spayed and Neutered animals are eligible. Winners of the above classes, if otherwise undefeated, are eligible to compete for Best of Breed

BEST OF BREED COMPETITIONThe following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed Competition: dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs according to their owners’ records have completed the requirements for a Championship but whose Championships are unconfirmed. 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 owners’ records.

Non-Regular Classes Involving Multiple Dog Entries(The winners of these Classes do not become eligible to compete for Best of Breed)

STUD DOG CLASS: For Stud Dogs and two of their Get. Stud Dogs must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and must be shown in the ring with their Get. The owner of the Stud Dog need not necessarily be owner of the get. While the merits of the Stud Dog are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Stud Dog must be examined to determine if it has a condition that would require its disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC policy or the standard for its Breed. Get must be entered in a regular class, Best of Breed competition or some other non-regular class. An entry fee of $30.00 will be charged for the Stud Dog if he is NOT entered in one of the Regular Classes, Non-Regular Classes or for Best of Breed Competition. Entry fee for Stud Dog as an additional class is $20.00.BROOD BITCH CLASS: For Brood Bitches and two of their Produce. Same rules as Stud Dog.BRACE CLASS: Two Dogs of the same Breed and must have at least one common owner and presented by a maximum of two handlers. The dogs comprising a Brace MUST be named at the time of the entry. If a dog which is to be part of a Brace is not entered in another class it must be entered “For Brace Only.” In making entries for “Brace Class only” full particulars must be given for each dog on individual regular entry forms. An entry form for a dog entered in another class and entered as part of a Brace MUST be marked accordingly in the space provided for Additional Classes “Brace Class.” If more than one Brace is entered by the same owner, the dogs comprising EACH Brace Unit must be so designated, “Brace No. 1”, Brace No. 2, etc. PLEASE SUBMIT BRACE ENTRIES TOGETHER.NOTE: As the judge’s decision in the Stud Dog, Brood Bitch and Brace Class is based on the merits of more than one dog/bitch, not one of the dogs/bitches making up the entry judged first in these classes will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won this class.

GROOMINGLimited reserved grooming is available indoors. There will be one outlet per 8x10 space. $50 per space. Spaces will be assigned on a first come/first served basis. There is room for E-Z ups and outdoor grooming in the courtyard adjacent the rings. Electrical outlets in the courtyard are limited. There is no charge for outdoor grooming areas.


SWEEPSTAKESSweepstakes will be judged prior to the Regular Classes. All dogs and bitches entered in Sweep-stakes MUST ALSO be entered in a Regular Class at this Specialty, at the regular entry fee. The Sweepstakes is open to all dogs/bitches who are at least 6 months of age and under 18 months of age on the day of the show. Entries must be made at the same time and on the same entry form as the regular classes, indicating in the space for “Additional Classes” your entry in Sweepstakes.

SWEEPSTAKES CLASSIFICATIONClasses are divided by age and sex as follows:

Dogs, 6 months & under 9 months Bitches, 6 months & under 9 monthsDogs, 9 months & under 12 months Bitches, 9 months & under 12 months

Dogs, 12 months & under 18 months Bitches, 12 months & under 18 months

DISTRIBUTION OF SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE MONEY35% to be retained by Club for expenses. The remaining 65% of the total Sweepstakes entry fee income is known as the Sweepstakes Fund and will be divided among the winners in each class as follows: First Place - 40% of entry fee in that class. Second Place - 30% of entry fee in that class. Third Place - 20% of entry fee in that class. Fourth Place - 10% of entry fee in that class.

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKESVeteran Sweepstakes will be judged prior to the Regular Classes. All dogs and bitches entered in Veteran Sweepstakes NEED NOT be entered in another Class at this Specialty. The Veteran Sweep-stakes is open to all dogs/bitches who are at least 7 years of age on the day of the show.

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSIFICATIONClasses are divided by age and sex as follows:

Dogs, 7 years & under 10 years Bitches, 7 years & under 10 yearsDogs, 10 years & under 13 years Bitches, 10 years & under 13 years

Dogs, 13 years & older Bitches, 13 years & older

DISTRIBUTION OF VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE MONEY35% to be retained by Club for expenses. The remaining 65% of the total Sweepstakes entry fee income is known as the Sweepstakes Fund and will be divided among the winners in each class as follows: First Place - 40% of entry fee in that class. Second Place - 30% of entry fee in that class. Third Place - 20% of entry fee in that class. Fourth Place - 10% of entry fee in that class.

WORKING DOG SWEEPSTAKESDogs shown in Working Sweepstakes need not be entered in one of the regular classes. Spayed bitches and Neutered dogs may enter. Eligible dogs are those that have earned their Working Dog Certification offered by the Belgian Sheepdog Club of America. Owners must have certification data available at the show.

WORKING DOG SWEEPSTAKES CLASSIFICATIONThe following two Working Dog Sweepstakes Classes will be provided

Working Dogs Working BitchesBest in Working Dog Sweepstakes

Best of Opposite Sex in Working Dog Sweepstakes

DISTRIBUTION OF WORKING SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE MONEY35% to be retained by Club for expenses. The remaining 65% of the total Sweepstakes entry fee income is known as the Sweepstakes Fund and will be divided among the winners in each class as follows: First Place - 40% of entry fee in that class. Second Place - 30% of entry fee in that class. Third Place - 20% of entry fee in that class. Fourth Place - 10% of entry fee in that class.


TROPHY LIST FOR CONFORMATION, OBEDIENCE,RALLY AND JR SHOWMANSHIP

TROPHIES MUST BE CLAIMED EACH DAY OF THE EVENTS. NONE WILL BE MAILEDTHE BELGIAN SHEEPDOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE PRIZES

OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE SHOULD A PRIZE BECOME UNAVAILABLE.

The following prizes are offered by the Belgian Sheepdog Club of America, Inc. through the generosity of members and friends

whose name will be listed in the catalog.First Place in all regular and non-regular conformation classes, sweepstakes,

obedience and rally classes and Junior Showmanshipwill receive a 6 pack cooler with the Lewis and Bark logo.

Second, third and fourth place in all regular and non-regular conformation classes,sweepstakes, junior showmanship, obedience and rally classes

will receive a customized 6 foot slip lead.

CONFORMATION

Best of Breed- A sturdy folding camp chair custom embroidered with the “Lewis and Bark” logo and award.

Best of Opposite Sex- A sturdy folding camp chair custom embroidered with the “Lewis and Bark” logo and award.

Best of Winners - A sturdy folding camp chair custom embroidered with the “Lewis and Bark” logo and award.

Winners Dog- a high quality super-plush 80 x 60 blanket with the “Lewis and Bark” logo.Winners Bitch- a high quality super-plush 80 x 60 blanket with the “Lewis and Bark” logo.Reserve Winners Dog- a high quality super-plush 60 x 50 blanket with the “Lewis and Bark”

logo.Reserve Winners Bitch- a high quality super-plush 60 x 50 blanket with the “Lewis and Bark”

logo.

SWEEPSTAKES

Best in Puppy Sweepstakes a high quality super-plush 80 x 60 blanket with the “Lewis and Bark” logo.

Best in Working Sweepstakes- a high quality super-plush 80 x 60 blanket with the “Lewis and Bark” logo.

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes- a high quality super-plush 80 x 60 blanket with the “Lewis and Bark” logo.

Best Opposite in Puppy Sweeps- a high quality super-plush 60 x 50 blanket with the “Lewis and Bark” logo.

Best Opposite in Working Sweeps- a high quality super-plush 60 x 50 blanket with the “Lewis and Bark” logo.

Best Opposite in Veteran Sweeps- a high quality super-plush 60 x 50 blanket with the “Lewis and Bark” logo.

OBEDIENCE

High In Trial Obedience (both trials)- A sturdy folding camp chair custom embroidered with the “Lewis and Bark” logo and award.

High Combined and High Scoring Champion in Obedience (both trials) will receive a full-size towel with embroidered Lewis and Bark logo.


JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

Best Junior Handler – A sturdy folding camp chair custom embroidered with the “Lewis and Bark” logo and award

SPECIAL CLUB AWARDS

The Belgian Sheepdog Club of America, Inc. Performance Committee has instituted a program of awarding a Neck Ribbon to any dog who completed an AKC title from the approved list of titles at the National Specialty. Awards will be done on the honor system. Should it be discovered that there are excessive abuses of the honor system, the program will be terminated. The program may be terminated at any time and for any reason by a majority vote of the board of the BelgianSheepdog Club of America, Inc.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE TROPHYOpen to all regular class Agility & Obedience entrants at the National Specialty.Dogs must be owner-handled.Only one class in each of Agility & Obedience will count.155 points minimum needed.• Novice JWW or Standard = dog’s Score (min 85, max 100 points).• Open JWW or Standard = dog’s Score plus 5 points (min 90, max 105 points).• Excellent JWW or Standard = dog’s Score plus 10 points (min 95, max 110 points).• Novice A or B = dog’s Score (min 170, max 200 points).• Open A or B - dog’s Score plus 5 points (min 175, max 205 points).• Utility A or B = dog’s Score plus 10 points (min 174, max 210 points).• Rally Novice - dog’s Score (min 70, max 100 points).• Rally Advanced - dogs’ Score plus 5 points (min 70, max 105 points).• Rally Excellent - dog’s Score plus 10 points (min 70, max 110 points).

NATIONAL PERFORMANCE AWARDSign up Sheet in the Hospitality Room

Dogs must enter & qualify in at least 3 of the 5 performance classesoffered at the National: Obedience, Agility, Herding, Tracking & Rally.

Gold Silver BronzeUtility Obedience, Excellent Agility, Advanced Herding, VST Tracking, Open Obedience, Open Agility, Intermediate Herding, Excellent Rally, TDX Tracking, Novice Obedience, Novice Agility, Started Herding, Advanced Rally, TD Tracking. Winners will receive a Medallion at the Banquet. Sign up at the Hospitality Room the day before the banquet.

GLORIA DAVIS BRAY AWARDThe sum of $100 will be paid in the memory of Ch Lawry Candide CD at the BSCA National Specialty, to the Best of Breed Belgian Sheepdog if Owner-handled.

VENDORSIf you would like to be a vendor at our events,

you must contact Cara Greger at [email protected] April 15, 2105.


VERSATILITY AWARD FORMDogs must qualify/pass in two of the five AKC performance events – obedience, rally, tracking, herding or agility- and must also participate in a regular, non-regular or sweepstakes conformation class. Dogs that are excused or disqualified from participation in any event, not including normal non-qualifying scores in performance events will be disallowed from further Versatility competition for 2015. Winner receives possession of the award plaque for one year and a “keeper” trophy- A sturdy folding camp chair custom embroidered with the “Lewis and Bark” logo and award. All participants will receive a rosette.

Complete information and requirements can be found athttp://bsca.info/members-area/awards/download-forms/

Participants in the versatility Award must sign up before the closing date of the entry April 15, 2015. Please complete form and mail to Linda Brady 78 Grampian Oxford MI 48371-5211. [email protected] Entry Fee: No Charge

Dog’s Registered Name & Titles: _______________________________________________________

Owner/Co-Owner Name(s) ____________________________________________________________

ALL CLASSES ENTERED & DIVISION (if applicable) ________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Reminder –You MUST be entered in a conformation class

E-mail Address & Phone Number ______________________________________________________

Send Information to: Linda Brady – 78 Grampian, Oxford, MI [email protected]

BSCA NATIONAL CATALOG ADVERTISEMENTAll Catalog Ads MUST be received by April 1, 2015

We would LOVE to have your ads, but please be aware of the early deadline!Please send all catalog ads to Lorra Miller

Cost is $25 for a half page, $50 for a full page,$75 for inside front or back and $100 for back cover.

Color Ads: $25.00 extra per page• Preferred format is high-resolution PDFs, to CATALOG size 4.5” x 7.25”.• Acceptable formats are .jpg, .tif or .eps • All high-resolution (300 dpi preferred).• Word docs are ok also, but be aware that some fonts may not be available. If that is the case,

the fonts will default to Times or Arial. Also, if building your at in Word, either build to size (4.5x7.25) OR use the LEGAL template and fill the page. When that is reduced, it is in proportion with a catalog page. Do not use the LETTER template

• NOT ACCEPTABLE is PowerPoint, Publisher, Works or Word Perfect documents.• Do Not send photos that have been printed on a laserwriter, inkjet, or bubblejet, the quality will

be very poor. They have already saturated the paper they are printed on, and we compound the problem by putting dots on top of lines.

DEADLINE – April 1, 2015Send to: Lorra Miller

23132 213th Ave SE Monroe WA [email protected]


EVENT COUNT TOTALWEDNESDAY EVENING Welcome Party (light hors d’oeuvres) $15.00

THURSDAY AFTERNOONDr. Battaglia Seminar and Book Signing (hors d’oeuvres) $12.00RINGSIDE LUNCHSandwich Bar with soup, salad and beverages $16.00 per day

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• Friday

• Saturday

SATURDAY NIGHT AWARDS BANQUET – All meals include Salad, Veggies, Dessert, Coffee or Iced TeaPlease indicate any dietary restrictions. They will be accommodated!

• Top Sirloin Steak $30.00

• Lemon Herb Chicken Breast $25.00

• Mediterranean Pasta (with roasted veggies) $20.00 Catalogs for Specialty Pick up $15 Catalogs to be mailed $20 (all catalogs must be preordered)

Limited Reserved Grooming – Indoors (1 outlet/space) 8x10 $50 per spaceOutdoor set-ups free (limited outlets)

General Fund Trophy Donation(to sponsor a specific trophy contact Sandi at [email protected])

TOTAL PREORDERS (CHECKS PAYABLE TO BSCA 2015)

Printed names and contact information:

Name _______________________________________________Phone________________________

Name _______________________________________________Phone________________________

Deadline for orders is April 15, 2015!Mail to:

Peri NormanPO Box 90400 Los Angeles CA 90009-0400

Cell (text or call) 805-231-2759with questions or concerns

BSCA National Specialty Preorder Form | 2015


TRACKING & TRACKING EXCELLENTMonday May 11, 2015

Trial Secretary: Ellen Calnan3752 Rodeo Rd, Missoula, MT 59803-9613 • 406-544-2418

[email protected]: Ole Spring Hill Homestead – 10711 Corbly Gulch Rd., Belgrade, MT

Judges: William (Sil) Sanders & Tannia E WitherspoonTracking Limit: 4 • Tracking Excellent Limit: 2

Entries Close: Wednesday April 15, 2015 at 6:00PM MDT or when limit is reached

AGILITYTwo Agility Trials – Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Trial Secretary: Ellen Calnan3752 Rodeo Rd, Missoula, MT 59803-9613 • 406-544-2418

[email protected]: Circle L Arena – 4350 Spain Bridge Rd, Belgrade, MT

Judge: Gillian CrawfordEntries Close: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 6:00PM MDT

HERDINGTwo Herding Tests & Two Herding Trials – Monday, May 11, 2015

Test/Trial Secretary: Ellen Calnan3752 Rodeo Rd, Missoula, MT 59803-9613 • 406-544-2418

[email protected]: C5 Ranch – 8265 Fowler Lane, Bozeman, MT

Test Judges: Tracy Parciak & Sandy MooreJudge (both Trials): Tracy Parciak

Entries Close: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 6:00PM MDT

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ENTRY FEES

Highest priced class considered first entry. Includes AKC fees, where applicable.Conformation and Sweepstakes:

First Entry of a Dog in this show .................................................................................... $30.00Each Additional Entry of the same dog ............................................................................. 20.00Puppy Classes (6-9 mos., 9-12 mos.) .............................................................................. 20.00Sweepstakes Puppy – must be entered in regular class ................................................... 20.00Sweepstakes Veteran or Working – need not be entered in a regular class ...................... 20.00Junior Showmanship Only ............................................................................................... 20.00Junior Showmanship as an Additional Class ...................................................................... 5.00

Obedience Trials 1 & 2:First Entry of a Dog in each Obedience Trial ................................................................... $30.00Each Additional Entry of the same dog in same Obedience Trial ...................................... 20.00

Rally Trials 1 & 2:First Entry of a Dog in each Rally Trial ............................................................................ $30.00Each Additional Entry of the same dog in same Rally Trial ............................................... 20.00

ENTRIES CLOSE 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the Superintendent’s Office, after which time no entry will be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Ch. 11, Sec. 6 of the Dog Show Rules, or Chapter 1, Section 16 of the Obedience Regulations.

CANADIAN EXHIBITORS must make checks payable in U.S. funds.

OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSIFICATION – BOTH TRIALS

Regular ClassesNovice A, Novice B, Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B

Optional Titling Classes: Beginner Novice A & B, Graduate NoviceNon-Regular Classes (Trial #1 only): Veterans, Team

RALLY TRIAL CLASSIFICATION – BOTH TRIALS

Regular ClassesNovice A, Novice B, Advanced A, Advanced B, Excellent A, Excellent B

Jump Height for Advance and Excellent classes MUST be indicated on entry form.

ENTRIES, CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES, TRANSFERSFAX ENTRIES: Fax number: 360-755-2248. $4.00 per dog per event 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 event.FEDEX, UPS, AIRBORNE or HAND-DELIVERED: 113 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington, WA 98233. Do NOT require a signature for delivery.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.


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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