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2019 RRCUS National Specialty Information Packet

2019 RRCUS National Specialty Far Out Schedule

All times tentative and subject to change after the close of entries. Check Judging Program for final schedule.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th RRCUS Board of Directors Meeting Moose Room SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th 8:00 AM AGILITY TRIAL Pinnacle Sports Center 8:00 AM EVENT CHECK-IN Wilderness Hall Lobby MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th 6:00 AM LURE COURSING Osborne Metro Park 8:00 AM

4:00-7 PM SET UP RINGS/CRATING/SEATING RALLY PRACTICE

Wilderness Hall Birds of Prey

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8th 8:00 AM VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Wilderness Hall 9:00 AM TRIATHLON CONFORMATION JUDGING Birds of Prey 10 AM-4 PM CGC/TRICK DOG TESTING Pontiac 1:00-4 PM

5:30-6 PM 4:00-7 PM

MEMBER EDUCATION (Dr. Watkins) MEMBER EDUCATION (Dr. Meurs) OBEDIENCE PRACTICE

Hiawatha Hiawatha Birds of Prey

4:30-6 PM 4-6 MONTH PUPPY SWEEPS Wilderness Hall 7 PM WAY OUT WELCOME BASH & HIPPIE

HANDLER COMPETITION Wilderness Hall

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9th 6:00 AM ENDURANCE TRIAL Golf Course Pro Shop 8:00 AM OBEDIENCE TRIAL Birds of Prey 8:00 AM PUPPY SWEEPS Wilderness Hall 9 AM-4 PM Dr. Meurs - Private Consults Wilderness Hall 10 AM-2 PM HEALTH SCREENINGS Call of the Wild 1:00 PM JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES Wilderness Hall To follow JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Wilderness Hall To follow BEST RIDGE COMPETITION Wilderness Hall 7:00 PM AWARDS BANQUET

*Triathlon Winner Announced Iroquois Nation

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th 8:00 AM 10 AM-2 PM

RALLY TRIAL THERAPY DOG INTL (TDI) TESTING

Birds of Prey Pontiac

8:00 AM BREED JUDGING - DOGS Wilderness Hall REGULAR DOG CLASSES Wilderness Hall VETERAN DOG CLASSES Wilderness Hall NON-REGULAR DOG CLASSES Wilderness Hall

3:30-4:30 PM STUD DOG CLASS HANDLING CLINIC with Frank Murphy


7:00 PM ANNUAL MEETING Iroquois Nation *Volunteer Thank Yous ☺ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th 8:00 AM BREED JUDGING – BITCHES Wilderness Hall REGULAR BITCH CLASSES Wilderness Hall VETERAN BITCH CLASSES Wilderness Hall NON-REGULAR BITCH CLASSES Wilderness Hall BROOD BITCH CLASS

BRACE Wilderness Hall Wilderness Hall

3:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM

JUDGE’S EDUCATION SEMINAR Presentation of Best Junior and Triathlon Parade TOP 25 COMPETITION-Imagine *Rescue Parade during intermission

Osprey Wilderness Hall Wilderness Hall Wilderness Hall

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th 8:00 AM BREED JUDGING-BEST OF BREED Wilderness Hall

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Information Packet 2019 RRCUS National Specialty

2019 RRCUS National Specialty Far Out Schedule

All times tentative and subject to change after the close of entries. Check Judging Program for final schedule.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th RRCUS Board of Directors Meeting Moose Room SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th 8:00 AM AGILITY TRIAL Pinnacle Sports Center 8:00 AM EVENT CHECK-IN Wilderness Hall Lobby MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th 6:00 AM LURE COURSING Osborne Metro Park 8:00 AM

4:00-7 PM SET UP RINGS/CRATING/SEATING RALLY PRACTICE


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8th 8:00 AM VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Wilderness Hall 9:00 AM TRIATHLON CONFORMATION JUDGING Birds of Prey 10 AM-4 PM CGC/TRICK DOG TESTING Pontiac 1:00-4 PM

5:30-6 PM 4:00-7 PM

MEMBER EDUCATION (Dr. Watkins) MEMBER EDUCATION (Dr. Meurs) OBEDIENCE PRACTICE

Hiawatha Hiawatha Birds of Prey

4:30-6 PM 4-6 MONTH PUPPY SWEEPS Wilderness Hall 7 PM WAY OUT WELCOME BASH & HIPPIE

HANDLER COMPETITION Wilderness Hall

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9th 6:00 AM ENDURANCE TRIAL Golf Course Pro Shop 8:00 AM OBEDIENCE TRIAL Birds of Prey 8:00 AM PUPPY SWEEPS Wilderness Hall 9 AM-4 PM Dr. Meurs - Private Consults Wilderness Hall 10 AM-2 PM HEALTH SCREENINGS Call of the Wild 1:00 PM JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES Wilderness Hall To follow JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Wilderness Hall To follow BEST RIDGE COMPETITION Wilderness Hall 7:00 PM AWARDS BANQUET

*Triathlon Winner Announced Iroquois Nation

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th 8:00 AM 10 AM-2 PM

RALLY TRIAL THERAPY DOG INTL (TDI) TESTING

Birds of Prey Pontiac

8:00 AM BREED JUDGING - DOGS Wilderness Hall REGULAR DOG CLASSES Wilderness Hall VETERAN DOG CLASSES Wilderness Hall NON-REGULAR DOG CLASSES Wilderness Hall

3:30-4:30 PM STUD DOG CLASS HANDLING CLINIC with Frank Murphy


7:00 PM ANNUAL MEETING Iroquois Nation *Volunteer Thank Yous ☺ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th 8:00 AM BREED JUDGING – BITCHES Wilderness Hall REGULAR BITCH CLASSES Wilderness Hall VETERAN BITCH CLASSES Wilderness Hall NON-REGULAR BITCH CLASSES Wilderness Hall BROOD BITCH CLASS

BRACE Wilderness Hall Wilderness Hall

3:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM

JUDGE’S EDUCATION SEMINAR Presentation of Best Junior and Triathlon Parade TOP 25 COMPETITION-Imagine *Rescue Parade during intermission

Osprey Wilderness Hall Wilderness Hall Wilderness Hall

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th 8:00 AM BREED JUDGING-BEST OF BREED Wilderness Hall

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PREMIUM LIST AKC Events: 2019194521, 2019194522, 2019194523, 2019194524, 2019194527, 2019194528

RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES, INC.

Member of the American Kennel Club

www.rrcus.org

88th National Specialty Sweepstakes, 4-6 Months Puppy Competition,

Obedience Trial, Rally Trial, Lure Coursing Trial, Agility Trial

Special attractions: Endurance Trial, Triathlon, Best Ridge Competition, Top 25 & Best Veteran in Show Competitions

October 6 - 12, 2019

All entries close Saturday, August 31st At the National Specialty, the dog designated Reserve Winners Dog and the bitch designated Reserve Winners Bitch will

be awarded a three-point major, provided that the number of dogs competing in the regular classes of the Reserve Winners sex totals at least twice the number required for a five-point major in the region in which the event is held.

All events unbenched, indoors and outdoors at: Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Drive West, Huron, OH 44839

Except (indoors and outdoors) Agility Trial held at Pinnacle Sports Center, 1006 Crocker Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

Lure Coursing Trial held at Osborn MetroPark, 3910 Perkins Avenue, Huron, OH 44839

SHOW HOURS: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

ENTRIES CLOSE at the Show Superintendent’s Office at 12:00 PM, EDT, Saturday, August 31st, 2019 after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or

substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the "AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows."

SHOW SUPERINTENDENT: Jim Rau Dog Shows Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. P. O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610 Tel: 610-376-1880 Fax: 610-376-4939 Email: [email protected] Enter online at: www.raudogshows.com

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events

under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Gina DiNardo, Secretary

2019 RRCUS National Specialty Information Packet2

2019 RRCUS NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW COMMITTEE SHOW CHAIR Julie Cramer

717-991-5589 [email protected]

1st VICE PRESIDENT Anne Jones


ASSISTANT SHOW CHAIR Zoelyn Ashton 416-806-3572

[email protected] Thank you can’t not be expressed enough to all these member volunteers who worked to make this Specialty groovy!

ASSISTANT SHOW CHAIR Jennifer Gysler 818-400-4812

[email protected]

ASSISTANT SHOW CHAIR Teresa West-Holmes

[email protected]

RRCUS HEALTH TESTING Teresa West-Holmes

[email protected]

AGILITY CHAIR Ann Rudd


HIPPIE HANDLER CHAIR Liz Catania


RV PARKING CHAIR Brian Moodhart 262-488-8325

[email protected] ANNOUNCER CHAIR

Judy Lichtman 03-3 -65 9

[email protected]

JUDGES HOSPITALITY CHAIR Doug Berlin


TOP 25 CATALOG Lynn Miller


ANNUAL AWARDS CHAIR Anne Jones


LURE COURSING CHAIR Matt Coughlin 586-909-2996

[email protected]

TOP 25 CHAIR Julie Cramer


BEST RIDGE CHAIR Jennifer Gysler 818-400-4812

[email protected]

OBEDIENCE CHAIR Carol Vesely


TOP 25: Entries & Catalogs Deborah Bray 214-202-8991

[email protected] CATALOG AD CHAIR

Theresa M. Lyons 908-256-9534

[email protected]

ON LINE TRANSACTIONS Pat Hoffmann 908-647-9393

[email protected]

TOP 25: Marketing Heather MacPhail


CGC, TDI & Trick CHAIR Gail James


PERFORMANCE CHAIR Sarah Hartwig 402-253-6540

[email protected]

TRIATHLON CHAIR Jennifer Price 908-625-1875

[email protected] CHIEF RING STEWARD

Bill Sahloff 509-539-6402

[email protected]

POTTY PATROL Cathy Acosta 708-453-6425

[email protected]

TROPHY CHAIR Julie Cramer


EDUCATION CHAIR Barbara Rupert 760-723-6669

[email protected]

RAFFLE (Breeder Basket) CHAIR Denise Tresselt 614-260-7821

[email protected]

TROPHY SPONSOR CHAIR Clayton Heathcock


ENDURANCE TRIAL CHAIR Scott Davis


RALLY CHAIR Jennifer Gysler 818-400-4812

[email protected]

TROPHY TABLE Judy Lichtman 203-387-6579

[email protected] TRIAL CO-CHAIR

Carrie Ellingson 301-356-3016

[email protected]

RESCUE PARADE CHAIR Beth Karr

319-5 3- [email protected]

VENDOR CHAIR Christine Kitsch 610-207-9478

[email protected] GROUNDS CHAIR

Wayne Olsen 715-877-1640

[email protected]

RIBBONS CHAIR Kathleen Russell

514-729-0059

WAYS & MEANS Kate Zimmer


HANDLER AUCTION Andrea Stone 940-232-8724

[email protected]

RIBBONS DISPLAY Christine Kitsch 610-207-9478

[email protected]

WELCOME COMMITTEE Teresa West-Holmes

[email protected]

OFFICIAL CONFORMATION WIN & CANDID PHOTOGRAPHER COVERING OBEDIENCE, RALLY, CGC, TDI AND TRICK DOG:

TURLEY PHOTOGRAPHY Tina Turley-Kocab and Mark S. Kocab

[email protected]

COVERING AGILITY, LURE COURSING, AND ENDURANCE TRIAL: ML BAER PHOTOGRAPHY

Mark Baer 413-441-5011

[email protected]

Only the official photographers may take conformation and performance event candids.


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The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States

2019 Officers and Directors

2019 National Specialty Info Packet

Table of Contents

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Denise Eberhard

[email protected]

1st VICE PRESIDENT Anne Jones

[email protected]

2nd VICE PRESIDENT Barbara Rupert [email protected]

RECORDING SECRETARY

Marie Glodowski [email protected]

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Megan Sexton-Brendel [email protected]

TREASURER Doug Berlin

[email protected]

AKC DELEGATE Judith Lichtman

[email protected]

DIRECTORS

Cindy Cartwright [email protected]

Pat Hoffmann

[email protected]

Theresa M. Lyons [email protected]

Dennis Melear

[email protected]

Edith Mrak [email protected]

John Wyszynski

[email protected]

Agility Trial Premium List

Awards & Trophies Best Ridge Competition Canine Good Citizen Test Catalog Advertising Conformation Events (Overview)

Driving Directions Emergency Information Endurance Trial Information & Entry Form Education Information Entry Fees Entry Forms (Conformation/Obedience/Rally) Event Reservation & Order Form 4-6 Month Puppy Competition Handling Clinic

Health Screenings Hotel Accommodations

Hippie Handler Competition Entry Form Judges Judges Education Junior Showmanship Lure Coursing Premium List Meals Non-Regular Breed Classes Obedience Trial

Obedience Practice Registration Form Officers & Directors Photographers & Videographer Raffle Rally Trial

Rally Practice Registration Form Rescue Parade Entry Form Reserved Crating

Reserved and General Seating RV Parking Reservation Form Schedule Show Committee Sponsors & Donors Sweepstakes

Therapy Dog Int’l Test Top Twenty-Five

Trick Dog Title Entry Form Triathlon Information & Entry Form

Vendor Reservation Form Veterinarian & Hospital

12 39 28 47 17 7 6

32 10 4

50 43 17 41 34 5

31 4

11 20

22 18 20 30 3 2

23 20 27 42 21 21 48 A 2 8

19 40 16 29 25 24 6

Agility Trial Premium List ........................................... 61Awards & Trophies .................................................... 14

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Judges .......................................................................... 6 ....................................................... 13

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Meals ......................................................................... 24- ........................................ 20

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..................................................... 5Photographers & Videographer................................... 4

......................................................................... 25Rally Trial ................................................................... 22

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Sweepstakes .............................................................. 21 ................................................ 42

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2019 RRCUS NATIONAL SPECIALTY JUDGES 4-6 Month Puppy .......................................................................... Mrs. Barbara Rupert, 1606 Joshua Tree Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Agility ............................................................................................... Ms. Carolynne Rose, 3136 Louise Avenue, Grove City, OH 43123 Best Ridge In Show ................................................................................... Mr. John Arvin, 399 North Main Street, Barnegat, NJ 08005 Best Ridge, Bitch ........................................................................... Ms. Kathy Lyons, 1559 Old Dotsonville Road, Clarksville, TN 37042 Best Ridge, Dog ......................................................................... Ms. Linda Winford, 1559 Old Dotsonville Road, Clarksville, TN 37042 Breed Classes ................................................................... Mr. James Reynolds, 3580 Rivergate Way, Suite 405, Ottawa, ON K1V 1V5 Junior Showmanship………………………………………………………………………Ms. Shelley Hennessy, 5849 Meteor Avenue, Toledo, OH 43623 Lure Coursing .................................................................................... Mrs. Ping Pirrung, 156 West Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA 16002 Lure Coursing .................................................................................... Mr. Michael Small, 13593 Ridge Road, Stewartstown, PA 17363 Obedience ....................................................................................Mrs. Anita Eisthen, 10010 Bennington Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241 Rally……………………………………………………………………………………………… Ms. Shelley Hennessy, 5849 Meteor Avenue, Toledo, OH 43623 Puppy, Junior & Veteran Sweepstakes, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch & Brace Classes ........................................................... Ms. Ann O’Mara, 190 Rhine Road SE, White, GA 30184 Triathlon Conformation ................................................ Mrs. Lori Grootemaat, W140 N7413 Lilly Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

ENTRY FEES CLOSING TIME AND DATE FOR ENTRIES: 12:00 PM, EST, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019

These entry fees include all applicable AKC recording fees.

Conformation - First Entry (Regular or Non-Regular) ....................... $35.00 Conformation - 2nd Entry, Same Dog in Conformation .................... $30.00 Puppy (up to 12 months) & Bred by Exhibitor .................................. $30.00 Sweepstakes - Puppy, Junior & Veteran ........................................... $28.00 4-6 Month Puppy Competition .......................................................... $15.00 Junior Showmanship ...........................................................................$15.00 Obedience - First Entry ...................................................................... $35.00 Obedience - 2nd Entry Same Dog in Obedience ................................. $30.00 Rally - First Entry ................................................................................ $35.00

Rally - 2nd Entry Same Dog in Rally ..................................................... $30.00 Special Attractions

Best Ridge Competition ..................................................................... $20.00 Canine Good Citizen .............................................................. $20.00 Endurance (Limit - 25) ............................................................................ $25.00 Parade of Rescue ....................................................................... no entry fee Triathlon .................................................................................................. $15.00

NOTE: AGILITY AND LURE COURSING TRIALS HAVE SEPARATE ENTRY FORMS, ENTRY FEES, AND DIFFERENT EVENT SECRETARIES. PLEASE SEE THE AGILITY

AND LURE COURSING PREMIUM LISTS AT THE END OF THIS PACKET.

RAU Entry Services - Entries for Conformation, Sweepstakes, Obedience, and Rally may be made in three ways:

1. ON LINE- (www.raudogshows.com). 2. FAX- Print the AKC entry form (both pages) - or - use the entry form in the printed premium list, complete and

fax to RAU’s office with your credit card payment information — Fax to: 610-376-4939. 3. MAIL- Print the AKC entry form - or - use the entry form in the printed in the premium list, complete and mail

to RAU’s office with your payment. Jim Rau Dog Shows, 235 South 2nd Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611.


WELCOME TO HURON, OHIO

"A Great Lake Place", Huron, Ohio is located on the southernmost point of Lake Erie, midway between Toledo and Cleveland, Ohio. The state animal is the White-Tailed Deer, state bird is the

Cardinal, state flower is the Sunflower, and state reptile is the Ornate Box Turtle.

FEELIN’ GROOVY IN “THE GREAT LAKE PLACE”!

TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS

HOST HOTEL: SAWMILL CREEK RESORT

400 Sawmill Creek Drive West, Huron, OH 44839

www.sawmillcreekresort.com Reservations: 800-729-6455 Phone: 419-433-3800

The RRCUS rate for the host hotel DOUBLE: $129.00* and KING: $135.00* per night. Most of the events will be held at this hotel.

* All group room rates are per night. There is no parking charge. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes.,

CANCELLATION DEADLINE: To avoid cancellation charges, reservations must be cancelled 72 hours prior to day of arrival.

NOTE: RRCUS Group Room Rates are based upon our room block total, once this has been met, the hotel has the right to charge at whatever their current room rate is set.

PET GUIDELINES

All guests with pets will be required to sign the following Pet Guidelines. Based on the nature of this event attendees are to adhere to the following considerations and guidelines: 1. Each attendee with a dog agrees to provide to Hotel a $50.00 NON-REFUNDABLE pet deposit (one-time fee per

room). 2. Limit of up to 3 dogs per room. 3. Dogs are not permitted in the front lobby, restaurants, swimming pool areas, gift shop, or meeting room areas

except those designated as dog show areas. 4. Dogs must be leashed at all times except when in guest rooms or in designated off-leash areas. 5. Plastic sheeting is required under dog crates in guest rooms. 6. If damages exceed $50.00, the total amount owed will reflect the damage done to the Hotel property. I

acknowledge that upon inspection by Hotel staff, if any damage is found, my credit card will be charged accordingly. I have the right to be in attendance during such inspection. I will take full responsibility for this infraction.

7. I understand that the Hotel requires that all dogs left unattended in guest rooms be secured in crates at all times. Guest rooms with unrestrained dogs will not be serviced by Housekeeping.

8. I will be responsible for handling any arrangements for water and waste. 9. I agree to use designated walk areas for all dogs. Pick up and immediate removal of waste will be my responsibility. 10. The Hotel has a designated a dog washing area. Dogs may NOT be bathed or groomed in guest rooms. A dog

washing station with hot water will be available in the crating area behind the conformation ballroom throughout the week during regular show hours. Please bring your own towels for bathing dogs; the use of hotel linens for bathing dogs is NOT permitted. Trash disposal and clean-up for this and all areas will be the responsibility of the dog Owner

ABSOLUTELY NO CRATING IS PERMITTED IN HOTEL HALLWAYS. CRATING IS ALLOWED ONLY IN THE DESIGNATED CRATING AREAS.

Liability: The Management, RRCUS, or their subcontract labor are not responsible for the loss of, damage to, or death of any dog exhibited, or the possessions of any participant, whether the result of accident or any other cause. It is expressly understood that every dog at this show is in the care, custody & control of its owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the show premises.


ALTERNATE HOTELS

** PLEASE CONFIRM PET POLICIES ** Quality Inn, Port Clinton (no additional pet fee) ...............................................................................................419-732-2929 Holiday Inn Express, Vermilion (pet fee: $35/stay) ...........................................................................................440-967-8770 La Quinta Inn, Sandusky (pet fee: $20/night, $40 maximum/stay) ..................................................................419-626-6766 Motel 6, Huron ..................................................................................................................................................419-433-7829 Firefly Beach Resort, Huron...............................................................................................................................419-557-4108 Plantation Motel Huron ($15/night) .................................................................................................................419-433-4790 Camp Sandusky, Sandusky, RV/Tent Camping/Cabins (no additional pet fee) .................................................800-431-7449

AIRPORTS

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE)47 miles, 51 minutes

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, MI (DTW)112 miles, 1 hour 55 minutesToledo Express Airport (TOL)

64 miles, 1 hour 9 minutes

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Please inquire to confirm availability, rates and pet policy

Freedom2Go216-386-2890 | fdm2go.com

Super Express Transport216-941-7433 | superexpresstransportation.com

Huron, Ohio EMERGENCY Information

For All Emergencies Call 911

Further Assistance and ServicesVeterinarian MedVet On SiteEMERGENCY VET CARE:NOAH Pet Clinic 2405 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH 419-625-2484PetMed Clinic 355 Cooper Foster Park Rd, Lorain, OH 440-233-8557Animal Clinic Northview OPEN 24 HOURS 36400 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 440-327-8282HOSPITAL Firelands Regional Medical Center 419-557-7400FIRE Huron Fire Division 419-433-3544POLICE Huron City Police Department 419-433-5568

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ALTERNATE HOTELS

** PLEASE CONFIRM PET POLICIES **Quality Inn, Port Clinton (no additional pet fee) ...............................................................................................419-732-2929Holiday Inn Express, Vermilion (pet fee: $35/stay) ...........................................................................................440-967-8770La Quinta Inn, Sandusky (pet fee: $20/night, $40 maximum/stay) ..................................................................419-626-6766Motel 6, Huron ..................................................................................................................................................419-433-7829Firefly Beach Resort, Huron...............................................................................................................................419-557-4108Plantation Motel Huron ($15/night) .................................................................................................................419-433-4790Camp Sandusky, Sandusky, RV/Tent Camping/Cabins (no additional pet fee) .................................................800-431-7449

AIRPORTS

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE) 47 miles, 51 minutes





Freedom2Go 216-386-2890 | fdm2go.com

Super Express Transport 216-941-7433 | superexpresstransportation.com



Further Assistance and ServicesVeterinarian MedVet On SiteEMERGENCY VET CARE:NOAH Pet Clinic 2405 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH 419-625-2484PetMed Clinic 355 Cooper Foster Park Rd, Lorain, OH 440-233-8557Animal Clinic Northview OPEN 24 HOURS 36400 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 440-327-8282HOSPITAL Firelands Regional Medical Center 419-557-7400FIRE Huron Fire Division 419-433-3544POLICE Huron City Police Department 419-433-5568

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ALTERNATE HOTELS

** PLEASE CONFIRM PET POLICIES **Quality Inn, Port Clinton (no additional pet fee) ...............................................................................................419-732-2929Holiday Inn Express, Vermilion (pet fee: $35/stay) ...........................................................................................440-967-8770La Quinta Inn, Sandusky (pet fee: $20/night, $40 maximum/stay) ..................................................................419-626-6766Motel 6, Huron ..................................................................................................................................................419-433-7829Firefly Beach Resort, Huron...............................................................................................................................419-557-4108Plantation Motel Huron ($15/night) .................................................................................................................419-433-4790Camp Sandusky, Sandusky, RV/Tent Camping/Cabins (no additional pet fee) .................................................800-431-7449

AIRPORTS

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE)47 miles, 51 minutes





Freedom2Go216-386-2890 | fdm2go.com

Super Express Transport216-941-7433 | superexpresstransportation.com



Further Assistance and Services

EMERGENCY VET CARE: NOAH Pet Clinic 2405 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH 419-625-2484PetMed Clinic 355 Cooper Foster Park Rd, Lorain, OH 440-233-8557Animal Clinic Northview OPEN 24 HOURS 36400 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 440-327-8282HOSPITAL Firelands Regional Medical Center 419-557-7400FIRE Huron Fire Division 419-433-3544POLICE Huron City Police Department 419-433-5568


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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

TO HOST HOTEL SITE – 400 Sawmill Creek Drive West, Huron, OH 44839

Directions within 1/2 mile of the Resort:

When you exit Rt. 2 onto Rye Beach Road turn North to the light. At the traffic light, turn left onto Cleveland Road (SR 6). The Lodge at Sawmill Creek Resort is located 500 yards around the bend on the right.

From Cleveland (East) on Ohio Turnpike (80/90):

West to Exit 135 (Baumhart Road/Vermilion), proceed North on Baumhart Road to Route 2 West. Go West on Route 2 to Rye Beach Road exit. Turn right onto Rye Beach Road. At the traffic light, turn left onto Cleveland Road (SR 6). The Lodge at Sawmill Creek Resort is located 500 yards around the bend on the right side of the road.

From Cleveland Hopkins Airport:

Follow signs for Route 480 West to Ohio Turnpike (80) West to Exit 135 (Baumhart Road/Vermilion), proceed North on Baumhart Road to Route 2 West. Go West on Route 2 to Rye Beach Road exit. Turn right onto Rye Beach Road. At the traffic light, turn left onto Cleveland Road (SR 6). The Lodge at Sawmill Creek Resort is located 500 yards around the bend on the right side of the road.

From Columbus:

Take Route 23 North to Route 98 North to Route 4 North to Route 2 East. Go East on Route 2 to the Rye Beach Road Exit. Turn left onto Rye Beach Road. Go to the traffic light, turn left onto Cleveland Road. Go around the bend approximately 500 yards. The Lodge at Sawmill Creek Resort is on the right side.

From Toledo/Detroit:

I-75 South to Route 280 South. Follow Route 280 to I-80/90 (Ohio Turnpike). Take Turnpike (80/90) East to Exit 118 (Route 250 North) Go North on 250 approximately 7 miles to Route 2. Take Route 2 East to the Rye Beach Road Exit. Turn left (North) onto Rye Beach Road. Go to traffic light, turn left onto Cleveland Road (SR 6). The Lodge at Sawmill Creek Resort is located 500 yards around the bend on the right side of the road.

TO LURE COURSING TRIAL….. less than 10 minutes!

Osborn MetroPark, 3910 Perkins Avenue, Huron, OH 44839

Turn right onto US-6W and drive west for 2.1 miles. Take a slight left onto Perkins Avenue and drive for 0.1 miles. Osborn MetroPark is on the left.

TO AGILITY TRIAL….. about 45 minutes from Sawmill Creek.

Pinnacle Sports Center, 1006 Crocker Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

{CHANGE}…… Head south on Sawmill Creek Dr. W toward US-6 E. Turn left onto US-6 E. Turn right to stay on US-6 E. Turn left to merge onto OH-2 E/US-6 E toward Cleveland. Continue on OH-2 E. Take I-80 E to OH-10 E/Lorain Rd in North Ridgeville. Take exit 2 from I-480 E. Merge onto OH-2 E/US-6 E. Continue onto OH-2 E. Merge onto I-90 E/OH-2 E. Take exit 145 for Ohio 57 S toward Elyria/Lorain. Turn right onto OH-57 S/Lorain Blvd. Use the right lane to take the ramp onto I-80 E. Take exit 151 to merge onto I-480 E toward Cleveland (partial toll road). Take exit 2 for Lorain Rd/OH-10 E. Turn right onto OH-10 E/Lorain Rd.


Very Hip Sponsors & Donors Thank you, Bob Waltrip,

for generously supporting the 2019 National Specialty

Thank you, Charlie Storke & Nancy Faville, Diablo, for sponsoring the Tiffany Gift Card and Specialty Logo Neck Wallets

Thank you, Friends of Benridge, Jay, Terry, Chet, Rhoda, Rob, Julie, Bonnie, Randy, Danielle, Margel, Bill, Kristin and Phil

for sponsoring the Way Out Welcome Bash and Hippie Handler Competition

Thank you, Natalie Bandeian-Zoll, Ridgelea, for sponsoring the Bolduc Leather Trophies

Thank you, Ian and Sonnet McKinnon, Spring Valley, for sponsoring the 2019 National Specialty

Thank you, Cindy Cartwright, Roxridge, for sponsoring the much appreciated turn out runs

Thank you, Sara Glasser, for sponsoring the Veteran Sweepstakes and Parade of Rescue Medallions in loving memory of Steve Glasser

Thank you, Sunshine State Rhodesian Ridgeback Club, Raisin River Rhodesian Ridgeback Club and the Orange Coast Rhodesian Ridgeback Club,

for sponsoring the welcome bags

Thank you, Whirlaway, Lynn, Jen and Christine, for sponsoring rosette upgrades and Veteran Sweeps breakfast

Thank you, Roy and Kathy Phelps, RoKa-ridge, for rosette upgrades

Thank you, Mary Ann Mauer, for sponsoring health testing for RRCUS member breeders

Thank you, Pat Hoffmann, for sponsoring the agility building and equipment rental

Thank you, Williams, Smiths and Clendenons, for sponsoring the new title ribbons

Thank you, Margel Highet and Bill Belding, for sponsoring the Highest Scoring Veteran in Lure Coursing in honor of Zelda

Information Packet 2019 RRCUS National Specialty 9

Very Hip Sponsors & Donors (cont’d) Thank you, Kate Zimmer,

for offering the coolest swag to fit every need!

Thank you, Teresa West Holmes, for sponsoring the additional bath tub and items for the Welcome Bags

Thank you, Jennifer Gysler, for sponsoring the bandanas for the CGC participants

Thank you, Zoe Ashton, for sponsoring the arm bands and tickets for all events

Thank you, Beth Karr, for sponsoring the bandanas for the Rescue Parade

Thank you, Heather McPhail and Andrea Stone, HeatherStone, for sponsoring the ET tie dye swag blankets and tie dye bunnies for coursing

Thank you, Denise Tresselt, Louise Fleming and Mary Hodges, for sponsoring the award for highest scoring dual champion in lure coursing

Thank you, New England Rhodesian Ridgeback Club, for sponsoring the CGC event

Thank you, Greater Valley Forge Rhodesian Ridgeback Club, for sponsoring the turn out run with the club logo sign

Thank you, Orange Coast Rhodesian Ridgeback Club, for sponsoring the Welcome Bag Chapstick

Thank you, Bay Area Rhodesian Ridgeback Club, for sponsoring 4-6 Beginner Puppy rosettes

Thank you, Raisin River Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Michigan, for sponsoring the Welcome Bag water bottles

Thank you, Agility Judge Carolyn Rose, for donating her judging fee to RRRI in honor of member, Nancy Rich!

Thank you, Lyonnese Family, for sponsoring the Veteran Sweeps ribbons

Thank you, EMBARK, for a complete DNA test kit given to the BISS winner!


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Member Education TWO FREE seminars hosted by the Education Committee

and the Rhodesian Ridgeback Charitable Foundation. Thank you RRCF for your generous support of these events!

Tuesday, October 8th, 1:00-4:00pm, Hiawatha Transformational Puppy Rearing: Raising Healthy, Stable Dogs Presentor: Gayle Watkins, Ph.D., Avidog® International, LLC

Scientist, retired Army officer, college professor, business owner, and 40-year dog breeder and competitor, Gayle has quite a varied background. She brings this wisdom to researching and teaching dog lovers the key things we can provide in puppyhood so each pup has great potential to be healthy and stable over their active lifetime.

Gayle has recently been honored three years in a row as the AKC All-Breed Breeder for the Year for Rally (2016), Agility (2017) and Tracking (2018). She is also a Gold-level Breeder of Merit with over 130 American and Canadian conformation and performance champions, as well as Qualified-All Age and Master Hunters. Her courses at Avidog University and Avidog-Zink Ventures are the Gold Standard for dog breeder education.

Tuesday, October 8th, 5:30-6pm, Hiawatha Update from North Carolina State on Ventricular Arrhythmia Presentor: Kathryn Meurs, Ph.D., North Carolina State

Dr. Meurs will also be available from 9-4 on Wednesday, October 9th to answer member questions individually and demonstrate using the halter. She will be set up beside the RRCF table.

Dr. Meurs is a Professor and the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her DVM in 1990 at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and completed a small animal internship at North Carolina State University in 1991. She completed a Cardiology residency at Texas A&M University and is board certified from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology). Dr. Meurs has a Ph.D. in Genetics from Texas A&M University and her areas of interest include familial aspects of cardiovascular disease, especially cardiomyopathy.


Judges Education This is an official RRCUS sponsored presentation and hands-on workshop for AKC judges and applying AKC judges.

LECTURE – Friday, October 11th, 3:30PM, Osprey RINGSIDE MENTORING – Saturday, October 12th, 8:00AM, Best of Breed Competition, Wilderness Hall. HANDS-ON WORKSHOP – Saturday, October 12th. Immediately following the Best of Breed Competition Award Presentation, Wilderness Hall.

For more information, contact Barbara Rupert, [email protected]

Canine Health Foundation and Michigan State Thyroid Research

Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Endocrinology Section has been approved for a CHF Grant to develop breed-specific reference ranges for interpretation of thyroid results and in particular Rhodesian Ridgebacks. The chief investigator is Brian Petroff DVM, Ph.D. RRCF has supported this research from its inception. MSU will be collecting blood samples at the National Specialty. We need a minimum of 100 samples submitted, please test as many of your RRs as possible at a very low cost. Clinic hours: 10am-2pm Tuesday through Saturday.

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Swahili’s Dixie Victoria and CH Swahili’s Jeff Davis,with Col. Morris B. DePass, at home in Pretoria, 1953.

A bit of RRCUS history from July 1969 as we celebrate the 60s

at the 2019 National Specialty.

“From Wence We Came”: A Letter Featured in RRCUS News

by the first President, Col. Morris B. DePass.


2019 AWARDS & TROPHIES All trophies are offered by the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, many through the generosity of its members. A complete list of donors and prizes will be included in the show catalog. RRCUS reserves the right to substitute any prize that may become unavailable with a prize of equal or greater value. All trophies must be claimed the day of the show -- none will be mailed.

ROSETTES Regular Conformation Class Rosettes First Prize Blue Rosette Second Prize Red Rosette Third Prize Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize White Rosette

Winners Purple Rosette Reserve Winners Purple & White Rosette Best of Winners Blue & White Rosette Best of Breed Purple & Gold Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to BOB Red & White Rosette Grand Champion Select Lt. Blue & White Rosette Awards of Merit * Green & White Rosette

Non-Regular Conformation & Sweepstake Class Rosettes First Prize Rose Rosette Second Prize Brown Rosette Third Prize Light Green Rosette Fourth Prize Gray Rosette

Best in Each Sweepstakes Pink & Lt. Green Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Each Sweeps Lavender Rosette

4-6 Month Puppy Best of Breed Orange Rosette 4-6 Month Puppy Best of Opposite Sex to BOB Lavender RosetteBest Veteran Lavender & Purple Rosette Best Junior Handler Green & Pink Rosette

Obedience & Rally Rosettes First Prize Blue Rosette Second Prize Red Rosette Third Prize Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize White Rosette

Non-Regular OB First Prize Rose Rosette Second Prize Brown Rosette Third Prize Light Green Rosette Fourth Prize Gray Rosette

Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Class Obedience Blue & Gold Rosette Highest Scoring Dog in Open B and Util. B Comb. Blue & Green Rosette

Highest Combined Advanced B/Excellent B Rally Blue & Green Rosette Highest Combined Triple Qualifying Score Blue & Red Rosette

Obedience Qualifying Score Dark Green Rosette Rally Qualifying Score Dark Green Rosette

CGC Rosettes Blue & Yellow Rosette

Agility Rosettes First Prize Blue Rosette Second Prize Red Rosette Third Prize Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize White Rosette

High in Trial Green & Eggshell Rosette High in Trial Preferred Green & Eggshell Rosette

Endurance Participation Rosettes Tie Dye Rosette

Lure Coursing Rosettes First Prize Blue Rosette Second Prize Red Rosette Third Prize Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize White Rosette Fifth Prize Pink Rosette

Best of Breed Purple & Gold Rosette Kennel and Breeder Stakes Tie Dye Rosette

Triathlon Rosettes Best RR in Triathlon Silver & Tie Dye Rosette Triathlon Select Tie Dye Rosette Kennel and Breeder Stakes Tie Dye Rosette Each Triathlon Participant Tie Dye Rosette

Top Twenty-Five Rosettes Top Twenty-Five Participants Black & White with Tie Dye Rosette Top Twenty-Five Winner Black & White with Tie Dye Rosette

Best Ridge Rosettes Best Overall Ridge Tie Dye Rosette Best Ridge Opposite Sex Tie Dye Rosette Best Ridge Finalists Tie Dye Rosette

Parade of Rescue Rosettes Red & Tie Dye Rosette

NEW TITLE ROSETTES Tie Dye Rosette

* JUDGES AWARD OF MERITOften at the National Specialty the number of quality dogs in competition far exceeds the number of top awards available. The judge is permitted to choose one Best of Breed, one Best of Opposite Sex, also one Select Dog and one Select Bitch. The awarding of an Award of Merit acknowledges that an animal was under consideration for the highest honors of BOB and BOS. By awarding additional Judge’s Awards of Merit, the judge is indicating his recognition of animals who would, on another day, merit a top award. The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, Inc., permits, at the judge’s discretion, up to a total of ten (10) Awards.

Crufts Qualifying Certificate The Kennel Club, England, has designated the AKC National Championship, sponsored by AKC and Royal Canin, as well as one designated AKC Parent Club National Specialty in each eligible breed, as the United States qualifying shows for Crufts. Recipients of Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Selects and Awards of Merit, are eligible for entry in Crufts as

a U.S. International qualifier.

Recipients of 2019 RRCUS National Specialty awards of BOB, BOS, Awards of Merit, and Selects, will each be given an eligibility certificate to enter Crufts.


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CHALLENGE TROPHIES All Challenge Trophies are offered through the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, Inc. for competition at its National Specialty Shows only. For permanent possession, the trophy must be won three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog, nor at consecutive shows. The name of the winning dog and date will be engraved on the trophy.

BEST OF BREED ☮ The KIMANI CHALLENGE TROPHY: A Vintage Silver-Plated Reed & Barton King Francis Centerpiece Bowl, Offered by Alicia Hanna

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED ☮ The CALICO RIDGE CHALLENGE TROPHY: A Silver-plated Tray, Offered by Diane Jacobsen

BEST OF WINNERS ☮ The KWETU CHALLENGE TROPHY: A Silver-plated Tray, Offered by Arthur Brown & Barbara Sawyer-Brown and Scott & Margaret Shoemaker

WINNERS DOG ☮ The HOWLYN’ CHALLENGE TROPHY: An Antique Silver Piece, Offered by Carol Howell and Neil McDevitt

WINNERS BITCH ☮ The RIDGEBACK REGISTER CHALLENGE TROPHY: A Silver-plated Scalloped Plate, Offered by Theresa M. Lyons

BEST VETERAN ☮ The BISS AM/MEX CH. ROB NORM’S DIAMOND JIM BRADY, ROM CHALLENGE TROPHY: A Silver-plated tray, Offered by Joe & Myrna Berger In Memory of "Jimmy"

BEST IN TRIATHLON ☮ The RIFRUG CHALLENGE TROPHY, a large Polished Pewter Tray offered by Rosann Sexton and Megan Sexton Brendel, in memory of George D. Sexton. This trophy must be won three times by the same dog to be retired

TROPHIES PUPPY & JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES

BEST IN PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES, BEST IN JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES ☮ Bolduc engraved bridal leather kennel slip with lacing

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES, BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES ☮ Bolduc engraved bridal leather kennel slip with lacing

FIRST PLACE IN EACH PUPPY & JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES CLASS, DOGS AND BITCHES ☮ Handmade woven wood engraved basket and RRCUS logo wood coaster

SECOND THROUGH FOURTH PLACE IN EACH PUPPY & JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES CLASS, DOGS AND BITCHES ☮ Handmade woven wood engraved basket

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES

BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES ☮ Bolduc engraved bridal leather kennel slip with lacing

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES ☮ Bolduc engraved bridal leather kennel slip with lacing


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FIRST PLACE IN EACH VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASS, DOGS AND BITCHES

☮ Handmade woven wood engraved basket and RRCUS logo wood coaster SECOND THROUGH FOURTH PLACE IN EACH VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASS, DOGS AND BITCHES

☮ Handmade woven wood engraved basket

Each Veteran Sweepstakes participant will receive a keepsake Ridgeback inspired medallion with neck ribbon generously sponsored by Sarah Glasser in loving memory of her husband, Steve Glasser.

REGULAR CLASSES BREED TROPHIES BEST OF BREED

☮ Engraved Bolduc two-tone bridle martingale leather lead with overlay and Simon Pearce engraved piece

☮ Sterling Silver RRCUS Medallion offered by The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED

☮ Engraved Bolduc two-tone bridle martingale leather lead with overlay and Simon Pearce engraved piece

☮ Bronze RRCUS Medallion offered by The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States SELECT DOG, SELECT BITCH

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip with lacing and handmade woven wood engraved basket

JUDGES AWARD OF MERIT

☮ Ten (10) Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip with lacing and RRCUS logo wood coaster

BEST OF WINNERS


WINNERS DOG, WINNERS BITCH


RESERVE WINNERS DOG, RESERVE WINNERS BITCH

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip with lacing and RRCUS logo wood coaster

FIRST PLACE IN EACH CLASS, DOGS AND BITCHES

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip

SECOND THROUGH FOURTH PLACE IN EACH CLASS, DOGS AND BITCHES


NON-REGULAR CLASSES, VETERANS CLASS BEST VETERAN

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip with lacing, RRCUS logo wood coaster and Veteran Medallion donated by Sara Glasser

FIRST PLACE IN EACH VETERAN CLASS, DOGS AND BITCHES


SECOND THROUGH FOURTH PLACE IN EACH VETERAN CLASS, DOGS AND BITCHES


NON-REGULAR CLASSES, FIELD CHAMPIONS FIRST PLACE IN EACH CLASS, DOGS AND BITCHES





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NON-REGULAR CLASSES, ALTERED CLASS FIRST PLACE IN EACH CLASS, DOGS AND BITCHES




NON-REGULAR CLASSES, STUD DOG, BROOD BITCH, BRACE FIRST PLACE IN EACH CLASS, DOGS AND BITCHES




JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES BEST JUNIOR HANDLER


FIRST PLACE IN EACH CLASS

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip and RRCUS logo wood coaster

SECOND THROUGH FOURTH PLACE IN EACH CLASS


OBEDIENCE TRIAL HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN TRIAL

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip with lacing and RRCUS logo wood coaster ☮ Bronze RRCUS Medallion offered by The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States

HIGHEST COMBINED (Utility & Open)

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip with lacing and RRCUS logo wood coaster FIRST PLACE IN EACH CLASS

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip SECOND THROUGH FOURTH PLACE IN EACH CLASS


RALLY TRIAL HIGH COMBINED TRIPLE QUALIFYING SCORE

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip with lacing HIGH COMBINED SCORE IN ADVANCED B AND EXCELLENT B

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip with lacing FIRST PLACE IN EACH CLASS


SECOND THROUGH FOURTH PLACE IN EACH CLASS


LURE COURSING BEST OF BREED

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather coursing slip and RRCUS logo wood coaster ☮ Bronze RRCUS Medallion offered by The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States FIRST PLACE IN EACH REGULAR STAKES


SECOND THROUGH FIFTH PLACE IN EACH REGULAR STAKES


BREEDER STAKE



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KENNEL STAKE ☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip with lacing and RRCUS logo wood coaster

TRIATHLON COMPETIT ION

BEST IN TRIATHLON

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather coursing slip with overlay, handmade woven wood basket and RRCUS logo wood coaster ☮ Bronze RRCUS Medallion offered by The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States

TRIATHLON SELECT AWARDS (5)


BREEDER STAKE


KENNEL STAKE


AGILITY TRIAL

HIGH IN TRIAL, REGULAR CLASS ☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip with lacing and RRCUS logo wood coaster ☮ Bronze RRCUS Medallion offered by The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States

HIGH IN TRIAL, PREFERRED CLASS


FIRST IN EACH CLASS


BEST RIDGE

BEST OVERALL RIDGE

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip and RRCUS logo wood coaster

BEST RIDGE OPPOSITE SEX

☮ Handmade woven wood engraved basket and RRCUS logo wood coaster

TOP TWENTY-FIVEWINNER OF TOP TWENTY-FIVE

☮ Bolduc engraved bridle leather kennel slip with lacing and a Simon Pearce engraved bowl

TOP 25 PARTICIPANTS


2019 Trophies

ALL WINNING AND PLACEMENT BRIDLE LEATHER TROPHIES FOR THE CATEGORIES OF AWARD INDICATED IN THIS SECTION WILL BE CUSTOM DESIGNED BY JIM AND SUSAN BOLDUC OF MASSACHUSETTS. WE WANT

TO THANK RIDGELEA RIDGEBACKS, DR. ROSS ZOLL, AND NATALIE BANDEIAN-ZOLL, FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATION TOWARD THE BOLDUC AWARDS.


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Classifications 4-6 MONTHS BEGINNER PUPPY COMPETITION

This class will be offered for Rhodesian Ridgebacks that are four months of age and over but under six months of age on the first day of the National Specialty regular classes (Wednesday, October 9th, 2019). Indicate 4-6 mos. class on the official AKC entry form; an AKC registration or an AKC litter number is required at the time of entry. Foreign born dogs may be entered in this class if they are registered in the country of origin. All entrants are to be vaccinated (including rabies) in accordance with their veterinarian’s protocol. This class is not divided by sex. There is no further competition for winner of this event.

Professional handlers are not permitted to exhibit in this class. 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. Dogs may not be exhibited by current assistants and household members of a professional handler.

REGULAR CLASSES FOR DOGS AND BITCHES • PUPPY, 6 MOS. & UNDER 9 MOS. • PUPPY, 9 MOS. & UNDER 12 MOS.

• JUNIOR, 12 MOS. & UNDER 15 MOS. • JUNIOR, 15 MOS. & UNDER 18 MOS. AMATEUR OWNER HANDLER • BRED BY EXHIBITOR • AMERICAN BRED • OPEN • WINNERS • BEST OF BREED

AMATEUR OWNER HANDLED CLASS shall be for dogs that are at least six months of age that are not champions. Dogs must be handled in the class by the registered owner of the dog. This class is restricted to exhibitors who have not, at any point in time, been a professional dog handler, AKC approved conformation judge, or employed as an assistant to a professional handler. Additionally, members of the immediate family or household of a current professional handler are ineligible for this class (as defined in Chapter 11, Section 13).

BRED BY EXHIBITOR CLASS shall be for dogs that are, six months of age or older as of the first day of the show; not Champions on the date of closing of entries for the show; individually registered with The American Kennel Club as of the date of the show; owned or co-owned by any of the breeders of record as of the date of the show. The person handling the dog in this class must be a breeder of record and an owner of record of this dog. In any subsequent classes for which a dog from the Bred-by-Exhibitor class becomes eligible, there are no restrictions as to who may handle.

AMERICAN BRED CLASS shall be for all dogs (except champions) six months of age and over, whelped in the United States of America, by reason of a mating which took place in the United States of America.

BEST OF BREED CLASS is for dogs that are Champions of Record. Dogs which according to their owner’s records have completed the requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed. The entry and 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. If, at the end of the 90-day period, the championship of a dog has not been confirmed by AKC, no further entries of the dog for Best of Breed competition are to be made until its championship has been confirmed by AKC.


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NON-REGULAR CLASSES, SINGLE DOG ENTRIES

VETERAN CLASSES – FOR DOGS AND BITCHES • VETERAN 7-9 (7 YEARS BUT UNDER 9 YEARS) • VETERAN 9-11 (9 YEARS BUT UNDER 11 YEARS)

• VETERAN 11+ (11 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER) The winner of each Veteran Dog Class and each Veteran Bitch Class will be eligible for Best of Breed Competition. BEST VETERAN After completion of Best of Breed competition, the Winners of each Veteran Dog Class and each Veteran Bitch Class will compete for Best Veteran. If a Veteran Dog or Bitch is selected Best of Breed, Best of Opposite, Select Dog or Select Bitch, or receives an AOM they will automatically be Best Veteran. If one of each sex receives one of the above awards the higher of the awards will be Best Veteran. Note: AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 11, Section 8. Neutered Dogs and Spayed Bitches may compete in the Veterans Classes only at independent specialties.

FIELD CHAMPION – FOR DOGS AND BITCHES Dogs and bitches that have earned a Field Championship from AKC or ASFA will automatically be given the title of RRFCH to qualify for entry in these classes. The Field Championship Classes are open to any Rhodesian Ridgeback with that title. No altered dogs or bitches may be entered in field Championship Classes. Each of the class winners is eligible for Best of Breed Competition.

ALTERED CLASS – FOR DOGS AND BITCHES Open to Altered dogs and Spayed bitches 6 months of age and older; not open to ILP registered dogs. Winners of the Altered Classes will not be eligible to compete for Best of Breed competition.

NON-REGULAR CLASSES, MULTIPLE DOG ENTRIES

STUD DOG CLASS For Stud Dogs and two of their Get. It is not necessary that the Get be under the same ownership as that of the Stud Dog. Dogs may be entered separately in one of the regular classes, or if a Champion of Record, in Best of Breed competition. However, the Stud Dog MUST be entered in the Stud Dog Class and the get MUST be entered in one of the regular classes. The Stud Dog Class shall be considered as one entry and requires one entry fee, this being the fee plus the additional class fee if the Stud Dog is entered in another class. The Stud Dog must be shown in the ring with the Get. The class will be judged on the merits of the Get. While the merits of the Stud Dog are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Stud Dog must be examined to determine if it has a condition that would require it disqualification or being excused under the Dog Show rules, AKC policy or the standard for the Breed.

BROOD BITCH CLASS Same as Stud Dog Class except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get. AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Chapter 11. Section 8NOTE: Chapter 11, Section 8 of the "Rules Applying to Dog Shows" provides that a neutered 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.

BRACE CLASS Each Brace shall be composed of two RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS with at least one common owner and presented in the ring with no more than two handlers. The dogs comprising the Brace must be named at the time of entry. Full particulars must be given for each dog on an individual entry form. If a dog that is to be part of a brace is entered in another class and entered as part of a Brace, specify "Brace Class" in the Additional Classes section of the form. If a dog is not entered in another class, specify "Brace Class Only" in the Dog Show Class section of the form. If more than one Brace is entered by the same owner, the dogs comprising each Brace must be so designated, "Brace No. 1," "Brace No. 2," etc.


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SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES FOR DOGS AND BITCHES

DIVISION OF MONETARY PRIZES FOR PUPPY, JUNIOR, & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES 35% of total entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses, the remaining 65% will be divided as follows:

• First Place in each class - 40% • Second Place in each class - 30%• Third Place in each class - 20% • Fourth Place in each class - 10%

Monetary prizes will be awarded to the person handling the dog in the ring. Any prizes not awarded will be retained by the Club.

PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES

• Puppy 6 - 9 mos. • Puppy 9 - 12 mos.

Important Note: This Sweepstakes is open to all Rhodesian Ridgebacks over six (6) months and under twelve (12) months of age who are entered in any of the regular conformation classes at the Specialty Show.

JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES

• Junior 12 - 15 mos. • Junior 15 - 18 mos. • Junior 18-22 mos. Important Note: This Sweepstakes is open to all Rhodesian Ridgebacks over 12 months and under 22 months of age who are entered in any of the regular conformation classes at the Specialty Show.

RULES FOR BOTH PUPPY & JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES:

☮ Champions of record will be eligible to compete.

☮ Professional Handlers may handle only their own dogs and any dog for which they are the/or one of the Breedersof record. (Professional handlers are defined as any person who belongs or has belonged to a professionalhandlers’ organization, distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or represented themselves as handlingdogs for pay. Dogs may not be exhibited by current assistants and household members of a professionalhandler.)

☮ Entry in the Sweepstakes must be made at the same time and on the same entry form as the entry for theregular classes, by indicating in the box for ‘Additional Classes’ your entry into the appropriateSweepstakes class and age division.

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES

• Veteran 7-9 (7 Years but under 9 Years) • Veteran 9-11 (9 Years but under 11 Years)• Veteran 11+ (11 Years of Age or older)

Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Rhodesian Ridgebacks seven (7) years of age and older. Dogs entered in Veteran Sweepstakes are not required to be entered in any other regular or non-regular class. Champions of Record are eligible. Professional Handlers may exhibit in this class without restriction. NOTE: Neutered dogs and spayed bitches are eligible to compete. Winners will not be allowed to go on to any placement in the rest of the show as a result of participating in the Veteran Sweepstakes classes.


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JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES

NOVICE CLASS. For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.

OPEN CLASS. For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.

MASTER CLASS. 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 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.

BEST JUNIOR HANDLER. The Junior Handler placed first in each of the regular Junior Showmanship Classes, if undefeated in any other Junior Showmanship Class at that show, shall automatically be eligible to compete for this prize.

Junior Handlers who win a third Novice Class with competition present after the closing of entries for a show may transfer their entry from the Novice Class to the Open Class provided that this transfer is made by the Show Superintendent at least one-half hour prior to the scheduled start of Junior Showmanship judging at the show.

• Entry blank MUST be filled out with the necessary information for the entry in Junior Showmanship to be accepted.• BITCHES IN SEASON ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. At Specialty shows, dog must be of the breed for which the show is held.• AKC Junior Handler Numbers are required for entry and may be obtained by sending a request to [email protected]

OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSIFICATIONS OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES

Regular Classes Offered: • Novice A • Novice B • Open A • Open B • Utility A • Utility B Optional Titling Classes Offered: • Beginner Novice A • Beginner Novice B • Graduate Novice

Non-Regular Classes Offered: • Veterans The veteran class is a non-regular class for dogs 7 years and older

on the day of the show and have a Novice Title (CD) RALLY TRIAL CLASSES

Classes Offered: • Novice A • Advanced A • Rally Excellent A • Novice B • Advanced B • Rally Excellent B • Intermediate • Master • Pairs

OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIAL NOTES • OBEDIENCE JUMP HEIGHTS ARE REQUIRED WITH ENTRY (Chapter 1, Section 3. Obedience Regulations.)• Qualifying Score required for all prizes.• A Dark Green Qualifying Rosette will be awarded to each dog receiving a qualifying score. Dog means either sex.• Refund of entry fees for bitches entered in Obedience that come in season after closing date of this show may be

obtained by sending a veterinarian’s certification to the Show Superintendent. This certificate must be postmarkedbefore the opening day of the show or given to the Show Superintendent before the start of the show.

• MOVEUPS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR BOTH OBEDIENCE AND RALLY.


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Reserved & General Seating

Reserved seating is limited to the front row. You may reserve a front row seat for the four days of conformation, or you may reserve a front row seat for a single-day event. Daytime reserved seats do not include the Top 25 Event, you may reserve a Top 25 seat separately. All seating is subject to availability.

Tuesday through Saturday $60 per seat Tuesday – Sweeps $15 per seat Wednesday – Sweeps $15 per seat Thursday – Dogs Friday – Bitches

$15 per seat $15 per seat

Saturday – Best of Breed $20 per seat Top 25 Event Only (Friday evening) $20 per seat

There is a four-seat limit per person for all events

Front Row Seating Rules: 1. Seats will be specifically assigned. If you want to be seated with other members, please indicate your

preference. We will do our best to accommodate that request.2. Front row seats will be numbered, by section. You will be issued a seating confirmation identifying your seat

number(s). Please keep your seating information with you. If lost, no worries, seating information will beavailable at the announcer’s desk each day.

3. Top 25 participant owners were allocated 2 front row seats, each, with the ability to purchase additional seats.Remaining seats are available on a first come first served basis.

General Seating Rules: 1. You may sit in any vacant seat other than the front row.2. As a courtesy to fellow spectators, please remove your items/do not save your seat if you will be away from your

seat for more than an hour.PLEASE ABIDE BY THE SEATING RULES. THEY ARE INTENDED TO MAKE SEATING ARRANGEMENTS FAIR FOR ALL.

Reserved Crating Reserved Crating, Long Term Free Crating, and Day of Show Crating will be available in the Conference Center. Reserved Crating will be assigned. All Crating will become available for use beginning Sunday afternoon (October 6th), at 4 pm. Day of Show Crating is available each day during show hours and must be vacated each evening.

☮ Crating spaces will be 36 X 48 inches, each. The weekly fee will be $30 per crating space.

☮ Crates may not be stacked. No ex-pens.

☮ All crates must display the dog’s name, owner’s name, and cell phone number.

☮ No dogs may be left after 8pm on any evening. Anyone leaving their dogs in the crating area past 8 pm, will losecrating privileges.

☮ If you wish to have your crates next to another exhibitor, you need to sign-up together (pay for the totalnumber of spaces at one time).

☮ Spaces will be assigned on a first paid, first served basis. There is no guarantee on the location ofyour crating space.

Make your Seating and Crating Area Reservations Online or on the Event Reservation & Order Form in the center of this Information Packet.


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Meals Make meal reservations on the Event Reservation & Order Form found in this info packet – or – use the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php

Breakfast and Lunch A variety of items, both food and drinks, will be available on an a la carte basis each day in the lobby of the

Wilderness Hall.

Evening Meals and Events

Tuesday Evening, October 8th- Way Out Welcome Bash……………………………………………………..……………..$26 Pizza and Pasta Buffet, Cash Bar.

Wednesday Evening, October 9th- Awards Banquet………………..…………………………………………………..…....$31 Beef Carving Station, Mashed and Baked Potato Bar, Salad Bar, and Hot Vegetables, Cash Bar. (Awards Banquet Reserved Table, seats 8, $50)

Thursday Evening, October 10th- Annual Meeting……………………………………………...…………………………....$31 Fajita and Taco Bar, Cash Bar.

Friday Evening, October 11th- IMAGINE: A Black Tie Dye Celebration, The Top 25 Event……………………….…$21 Dessert Buffet with Champagne Toast, Cash Bar.

2019 “Out of Sight” SPECIALTY RAFFLE

This year we are excited to offer the Presidential Suite at the “Inn on Barons Creek” for the 2020 RRCUS National Specialty in Fredericksburg, Tx. from November 8 – 14, 2020. A total value of $5,650.00 inclusive of all taxes. The suite includes the following:

o A spacious, beautiful 1800 square feet!o A 2-bedroom suite with a king room and a room with 2 queen beds.o Full kitcheno Full living room

Inn on Barons Creek - https://www.innonbaronscreek.comThe raffle tickets for this prize will be a separate BLUE ticket at a price of $10 each.

We have more GROOVY raffle prizes this year! Just to name a few:

o $1,000 Tiffany Gift Card – donated by Nancy Favilleo Good Dog Beds: tie dye dog blanket and bed – donated by Linda Robbins and Heather MacPhailo Black Kate Spade Purse – in memory of Cristal, GCH Cedarpoint’s Champagne and Roseso (4) Full Color Pages of Professionally Designed Ads – donated by Theresa Lyonso (1) Full Page Color Ad in the Ridgeback Magazine – donated by RRCUSo Many Very Cool Breeder and Themed Baskets

The pre-sold raffle tickets will be 10 tickets for $40 until September 20, 2019 after, the price will be $5.00 per ticket.

An envelope containing 10 Raffle tickets and 10 Suite Raffle tickets will be mailed to all RRCUS members with an accompanying brochure, highlighting many of the incredible prizes being offered. Simply return your completed tickets with your payment in the pre-addressed envelope provided. Be sure to include your phone number and item on your tickets. You may have a friend claim your prize if you are not there.

You may, also, buy your tickets online through Shopify hhtp://www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php

Tickets will be available at the Specialty for $5 each.

Rules:Raffle tickets will be drawn at lunch on Saturday, during BOB judging. Gift cards and certificates will be mailed, if you are not present. All other items must be picked up Saturday by 5pm by you or your designee. We will call you to see who might be able to pick up you prize if no one steps forward.



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2019 RRCUS NATIONAL SPECIALTY

VENDOR RESERVATION

R H O D E S I A N R I D G E B A C K C L U B O F T H E U S 2 019 N A T I O N A L S P E C I A L T Y

O C T O B E R 6 - 12 T H , 20 19 S A W MILL CR EE K R E S ORT , HUR ON, OHI O

MUST BE RECEIVED, WITH PAYMENT, NO LATER THAN AUGUST 31, 2019.

Vendor spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first come/ first served basis. Business Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Officer: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________ Cell phone: _______________________________________

E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Type of Merchandise: ________________________________________________________________________

Arrival/Set Up Date: _________________________________________________________________________

Space Size: 20 x 10 @ $200.00

Space Size: 20 x 6 @ $175.00

Space Size: 10 x 10 @ $150.00

Space Size: 10 x 6 @ $125.00

Will you need electricity? Additional $35 for the week. Yes or No

AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $

Please make checks payable to RRCUS. INCLUDE Memo/Note "Vendor " OR pay online at https://rhodesian-ridgeback-club-of-the-united-states.myshopify.com/collections/2019-ohio-national-speciaty-events/products/2019-ohio-vendor-fee. Send completed application with full payment to: Doug Berlin 2598 Old Hershey Rd

Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Make checks payable to RRCUS

Please note that the state of OH requires a vendor license. If you do not currently hold one, the application can be found at: www.gateway.ohio.gov Questions? Call/text 610-207-9478 or email [email protected] THANK YOU! We look forward to seeing you in October.


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2019 Triathlon Competition

TRIATHLON RULES The scoring for The Triathlon will be based on scores earned in three events at the RRCUS National Specialty: Obedience, Lure Coursing and Conformation. Triathletes must score 50% of the available points in each event to be eligible for awards. The points earned are described below. EVENTS LURE COURSING: Monday, October 7th, Osborn Metro Park

The Triathlon score for Lure Coursing will be the AKC score divided by two. (This assumes two judges. In the event that only one judge is used, an AKC score would not be divided.) Singles Stake entries are not eligible. (Maximum score 100 pts.) CONFORMATION: Tuesday, October 8th, Birds of Prey The Triathlon Conformation Judge will evaluate each entry according to the breed standard and record a score for each, without awarding placements or trophies. (Maximum score 100 pts.) Each Triathlete must also be entered in a single entry AKC Conformation class at the Specialty; Sweepstakes, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace, and Jr Showmanship classes are not eligible. OBEDIENCE: Wednesday, October 9th, Birds of Prey The Triathlon score for Obedience will be one half the score earned in one of the following classes: Novice, Graduate Novice, Veteran, Open, or Utility. If a Triathlete is entered in multiple Obedience classes, the highest score will be used. (Maximum score 100 pts) Note: Obedience Beginner Novice class is not an eligible class for triathlon score. • To calculate the final Triathlon score, the points from the three events will be added and the dog or bitch with the

highest combined score declared Best in Triathlon. The next five highest scoring dogs/bitches will be awarded the 1st through 5th Triathlon Select Awards. All Triathletes will receive a ribbon of thanks and congratulations for their efforts.

• In the event of a tie in the Triathlon, a Tiebreaker Score will be calculated. The tied dog’s performances in AKC Conformation shall be compared based on the number of dogs defeated (Bowen System) and the winner awarded 1 tiebreaker point. The tied dog’s performances in Obedience shall be compared based on the score awarded by the judge and the winner awarded 1 tiebreaker point. The tied dog’s performances in Coursing shall be compared based on the total score (prelim + final run) awarded by the judge(s) and the winner awarded 1 tiebreaker point. These points will be added and the dog with the highest Tiebreaker Score will be awarded the higher Triathlon placement. In the event that the Tiebreaker Scores are equal, the dog with the higher Triathlon Conformation score will win the higher Triathlon placement.

KENNEL STAKE: An entry shall consist of two hounds, designated at the time of entry, owned and living with the same person. The individual Triathlon scores of the two hounds will be added and the highest combined score will be awarded the Triathlon Kennel Stake Award.

BREEDER STAKE: An entry shall consist of two hounds, designated at the time of entry, bred or co-bred by the same person. The individual Triathlon scores of the two hounds will be added and the highest combined score will be awarded the Triathlon Breeder Stake Award.

- An owner or breeder may have more than one entry in the Kennel or Breeder Stakes. - A particular dog may be entered as part of both a Kennel and Breeder Stake,

but only once in each. • Owners are strongly encouraged to show their own dogs. • There will be no refunds after closing, except for bitches in season.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Price, Triathlon Chair



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2019 TRIATHLON ENTRY FORMENTRY FEE $15 EACH DOG. ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 31ST

Registered Name of Dog ___________________________________________________

(Please include all titles)

Call Name _________________________ Date of Birth ___________

Sex: MALE FEMALE

Sire ____________________________________

Dam ____________________________________

Breeder(s) ____________________________________

Owner(s) ______________________________

Handler _________

Address __________________________________________

City _________________ State __________Zip __________

Phone # _________________________ Email __________________

Conformation Class Entered

Obedience Class(es) Entered

AKC Lure Coursing Stake Entered

(Must be a single entry class. Sweeps, Stud/Brood, & Jr

Showmanship classes are not elible)

(Specify all eligible classes entered: Novice A/B, Open A/B,

Utility A/B, Grad Novice, Veteran)

(Single Stake entrants are not eligible. QC certification

required.)

Triathlon BREEDER Stake entrant? If so, what other dog is it entered with? ________________

Triathlon KENNEL Stake entrant? If so, what other dog is it entered with? _________

YOUR ENTRY IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL BOTH THE ENTRY FORM AND PAYMENT ARE RECEIVED.

PAY ONLINE: Use the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page

http://www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php

If you pay online you must still submit this form to Doug Berlin ---OR---

Make copies, complete, and mail this form with the Event Reservation & Order Form to: Doug Berlin

2598 Old Hershey Rd

Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Make checks payable to RRCUS


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RALLY PRACTICE REGISTRATION FORM Monday, October 7th, 4 - 7pm

2019 RRCUS Rally Chair Jennifer Gysler 818-400-4812

[email protected]

FEE: $5 EACH DOG. DEADLINE IS AUGUST 31ST.

Please include call names of dogs and class you want to practice. Each dog will be given 5 min/run (2 run total). Jennifer

Gysler has offered to coordinate the practice. Day of registration $10, only offered if space avaiable.

Call name: _______ Class: Jump Height:________

Call name: Class: Jump Height:________




AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ _______________

Owner(s) _____________________

Address: _____________________

_____________________

Phone:

Email:

A tentative run schedule will be sent out prior to the Specialty week. Each dog will have 2 runs.

You may PAY ONLINE using the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page


If you pay online you must still submit forms as specified

---OR--- Make copies, complete, and mail this form with the Event Reservation & Order Form to:

Doug Berlin 2598 Old Hershey Rd



YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THIS FORM AND PAYMENT ARE RECEIVED.


2019 CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST ENTRY FORM Tuesday, October 8th, 10am - 4pm

ENTRY FEE: $15.00 PER DOG.

ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 31st, 2019 LATE ENTRY FEE IS $25.00 FOR ENTRIES MADE AFTER AUGUST 31st

Dog’s Call Name: ____________________Registered Name: _______________________________

AKC/CKC Registration or Registerable RR or PAL/ILP: ___________________________________

Sex: MALE FEMALE

Owner’s Name(s)____________________________________________________________________

Address (Street/City/State/Zip)________________________________________________________

Phone (Home/Mobile)________________________________________________________________

Email______________________________________________________________________________

PAY ONLINE: Please use the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page: http://www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php Please fill out form to complete transaction.

Note: One form per dog; duplicate as needed. ---OR---


2598 Old Hershey Rd Elizabethtown, PA 17022


For questions and information contact: Gail James, CGC Chair

[email protected]

AKC 10-Step Canine Good Citizen Test Items:

1. Accepting a friendly stranger 2. Sitting politely for petting 3. Appearance and grooming

4. Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead) 5. Walking through a crowd

6. Sit and down on command and Staying in place 7. Coming when called

8. Reaction to another dog 9. Reaction to distraction 10. Supervised separation


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2019 TRICK DOG TITLE ENTRY FORMTuesday, October 8th, 10am - 4pm

ENTRY FEE: $15.00 PER DOG.

ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 31st, 2019 LATE ENTRY FEE IS $25.00 FOR ENTRIES MADE AFTER AUGUST 31ST

Dog’s Call Name: __________________ Registered Name: __________________________________

Title (please circle one): TKN TKI TKA

AKC/CKC Registration or PAL/ILP: ________________________________________ Sex: M F

Owner’s Name(s)____________________________________________________________________

Address (Street/City/State/Zip)_______________________________________________________

Phone (Home/Mobile)________________________________________________________________

Email______________________________________________________________________________

PAY ONLINE: Please use the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page: http://www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php Please fill out form to complete transaction.

Note: One form per dog; duplicate as needed. ---OR---




For questions and information contact: Gail James, CGC, TDI, TKN Chair

[email protected]

TKN – AKC Novice Trick Dog - Your ridgeback can earn the Novice Trick Dog title if he can perform 10 skills from the Novice list. If your dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC, it can do 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title. If you wish to earn both the CGC and TKN titles, please complete the CGC first. For a list of TKI and TKA skills please visit www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog. See the list of Novice tricks here:

1. Balance beam (walk on board a few inches off floor)

2. Bark on cue (“Speak”)3. Crawl (dog on belly, crawls at least 5 feet)

4. Fetch it (ball, etc., 10 ft. away, bring to handler within 2 ft)

5. Find it (find treat or scent item hidden under 1 cup or object)

6. Get your _______. (Leash, brush, name of toy)

7. Get in (gets in box)

8. Sits in box (on cue)

9. Get on (gets on low platform or step - 4 paws)

10. Hand signals (Choose one: down, sit, or come)

11. High five Hold (3 seconds)

12. Hold (3 seconds)

13. Jump (thru a low hoop or over a low bar)

14. Kennel up (go in crate, stay in until released)

15. Kiss (point to cheek or back of hand)

16. Paws up (2 front paws on low stool or step)

17. Push-ups (sit, down, sit, down, sit, down)

18. Shake hands

19. Spin in circle

20. Touch it (hand or target stick)

21. Tunnel (agility tunnel or child’s tunnel)22. Other: Handler’s choice:_______________


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OBEDIENCE PRACTICE REGISTRATION FORM Tuesday, October 8th, 4 - 7pm

2019 RRCUS Obedience Chair Carol Vesely

[email protected]

FEE: $5 EACH DOG. DEADLINE IS AUGUST 31ST.

Please include call names of dogs and class you want to practice. Each dog will be given 8 minutes in the ring.

Carol Vesely has offered to coordinate the practice. Day of registration $10, only offered if space avaiable.

Call name: _______ Class: Jump Height:________





AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ _______________

Owner(s) _____________________

Address: _____________________

_____________________

Phone:

Email:

A tentative run schedule will be sent out prior to the Specialty week. Each dog will have one run through/class.

You may PAY ONLINE using the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page http://www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php

If you pay online you must still submit forms as specified ---OR---



Make checks payable to RRCUS YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THIS FORM AND PAYMENT ARE RECEIVED.


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HIPPIE HANDLER COMPETITION ENTRY FORM (OPEN TO ALL AGES WITH PEACE AND LOVE)

Tuesday, October 8th, 7pm

ENTRY FEE IS $10.00, ON SITE ENTRIES $20

All proceeds to benefit Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc.

Groovy dogs, do you have a handler you’d like to exhibit? Think your human is the hippest handler of them all? Join us at the Way Out Welcome Bash for the Hippie Handler Competition that promises to be full of laughs and good times. Righteous Ridgebacks – You won’t just be gaiting your humans like a traditional show, this is a chance to show off your teamwork and all the tricks you’ve taught them! 60s fashions required, for both handler and dog!

Name: ___________________________

Phone: ______________

Email: ______________

Class (Please register for the class based on the handler’s age as of October 6th):

______ Puppy (40 & under)

______ Open (41-59)

______ Veteran (60+)





Make checks payable to RRCUS YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THIS FORM AND PAYMENT ARE RECEIVED.

2019 Hippest Chairs for the Hippie Handler Competition: Liz Cantania, Dawn Garbett and Katherine Maselli

Contact Liz with questions or to discuss your wardrobe ideas! [email protected]


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2019 Endurance Trial Competition Wednesday, October 9rd, 6:00-11:30 am

Location: Sawmill Creek Golf Pro Shop Open to 25 Entries!

All registered participants and volunteers will be contacted at least two weeks prior to the National with information pertaining to the ET so please include your email with your registration. There is also a Facebook site where we can discuss training and questions. The start-finish will be at the Pro Shop, where you will have your initial vet check and obedience test at 6:30am. The ET will follow a four-mile loop, repeated to make the required 12 miles, with vet checks every 4 miles. When you end at the Pro Shop, you will have your final vet check and basic obedience test. Ribbons will be awarded the same day in the conformation ring at lunch. Route Directions will be printed and available at check-in table prior to event.

Rules Mandatory: Dogs must be 2 years of age on the day of the event.

• Groups will be spaced 10 minutes apart. Know which group you are in and be ready. • There will be a 10-minute break between legs. As you come in from your 1st and 2nd legs, a timer will yell your time to

you. It is YOUR responsibility to be at the vet checker location 5 minutes later for the dog’s vital signs to be checked. When it nears the end of the 10-minute rest, report to the timer. They will give you the go-ahead at the 10-minute mark. o Example: If you come in at 8:00, you must be at the vet location at 8:05 and back to the starting line at 8:09.

• There will be a 15-minute break between the 2nd and 3rd leg of the trial. Once again, it is your responsibility to be at the checker’s location 5 minutes later to have your dog checked and be back at the line at the 15-minute mark.

• As you finish each leg, you will be able to offer your dog water. Do not allow your dog to over-drink, which can cause bloat.

• At the end of the 3rd leg – DO NOT LEAVE THIS AREA. You must report to the vet checker’s location 5 and 15 minutes after you cross the finish line. The dog’s vital signs will be measured each time. o Example: If you cross the finish line at 11:00, you must be at the checker’s location at 11:05 and 11:15. In between

these times, allow your dog to rest, drink water, and recover. • After the final vet check, you must report to the obedience judge for the final obedience test. • Failure to be at the checker’s location or the starting line could result in your not receiving the RRCUS ET Title. WATCH

YOUR TIMES. • You must maintain an average pace of at least 6 miles per hour (10-minute miles). You must complete each 4-mile leg

in no more than 40 minutes. If you go over time on any of the three legs, you will be allowed to finish, but you will not receive an Endurance Trial title.

• If your dog is deemed unfit or unable to continue by the on-site veterinarian, that decision is final, and you will be instructed to stop.

• A Rosette will be given to each Rhodesian Ridgeback earning a RRCUS Endurance Trial title during the Conference Center lunch break, with a gift bag and certificate.

For questions and information, contact:

Scott Davis, ET Co-Chair [email protected]

515-360-0513

Carrie Ellingson, ET Co-Chair [email protected]

301-356-3016


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2019 ENDURANCE TRIAL ENTRY FORM Wednesday, October 9th, 6:00am

ENTRY FEE $25.00 PER DOG * ENTRY CLOSES AUGUST 31st OR WHEN THE 25 DOG LIMIT IS REACHED

Dog’s Call Name ________________________ DOB__________________________ AKC Number

Dog’s Registered Name w/ titles

Sire

Dam

Breeder’s Name(s)

Owner’s Name(s)

Address (Street/City/State/Zip)

Phone (Home/Mobile)

Email

Lodging Info (Hotel/campground/RV)

Biking (☐Y or ☐N) Running? (☐Y or ☐N) **Be sure to have a device to measure your speed/time while on course **

Will the handler be running/biking more than one dog in this event? (☐Y or ☐N)

PAY ONLINE: Use the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page http://www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php

If you pay online you must still submit this form to Doug Berlin ---OR---




For questions and information contact:

Scott Davis, ET Co-Chair [email protected]

515-360-0513

Carrie Ellingson, ET Co-Chair [email protected]

301-356-3016


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2019 National Specialty Health Screenings Wednesday, October 9th, 10am-2pm

A limited number of appointments and test kits are available; pre-registration is required. Time and schedule permitting, walk-in appointments may be available. Please do not rely on walk-in appointments to be offered; these are at the discretion of the veterinarian providing the service.

Screenings will be located in the Call of the Wild meeting rooms. Sign-In will be at the desk in the Tecumseh Falls lobby. CAER eye appointments should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to their appointment time; all other appointments should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to their appointment time. Some testing will be available throughout the week in the ballroom. Pre-registered appointments will have applicable OFA forms completed for them – Yes! This means you will not have to perform this tedious task or remember to bring your dog’s AKC and microchip info with you! For walk-ins, a limited number of blank forms will be available at the check-in desk. Upon arrival, please request your dog’s health clinic packet, sign the enclosed OFA forms and make your dog available for microchip scanning for the staff to confirm accuracy and identity.

Please remember, the veterinarians and vet nurses, as well as RRCUS club members volunteering at this year’s health clinic are providing a service to you. Those participants acting in a rude/disrespectful manner or using obscene/abusive language will be asked to leave, and no refunds will be offered to those individuals.

Minimum Requirements: ►Each clinic has a minimum registration requirement. Updates will be made on the event’s Facebook page as to whenthe minimum number of participating dogs has been reached or if more participants are needed.►In the event of particular health test being cancelled, those pre-registered for that particular testing will be contactedand payment for that health screening will be refunded as soon as possible.►Appointments that are no-show at the health screening event will not receive a refund.

Appointments: ►To schedule an appointment, please complete and mail or email the health clinic registration form to:Teresa West-Holmes, 1376 State Rd., Wadsworth, OH 44281 or [email protected]►Appointment times will be scheduled after the Judging Program has been made available.►Remember to indicate if the dog you are presenting for health testing will be showing that day and what class(s) orevent(s) they are entered.

Payment: ►Payment should be made by credit card via RRCUS Store or check payable to RRCUS and mailed with your health clinicregistration form to the address above.►Payment and health clinic registration forms must be received no later than September 6th, 2019. Registrationsreceived after September 6th, 2019 will be subject to walk-in prices. If mailing a check, please include your dog’s callname in the memo box. Returned checks will be subject to a returned check fee of $50.►Should walk-in appointments be available the day of the event, payment to be made by cash or check only.

Thank you for helping produce healthier puppies through health-tested parents!


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OFA Health Screenings: OFA Congenital Cardiac Database Screening - Auscultation Minimum Required: 35 Clinic Hours: 10AM – 2PM, Services provided by: Robert Hamlin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM(c) Fees: Pre-registration: $40 Walk-in (if available): $45 Forms: Advanced Cardiac Database (ACA) forms available at the check-in desk. OFA Companion Animal Eye Registry (CAER) Screening Minimum Required: 50 Clinic Hours: 10AM – 2PM; Services provided by: Margaret Foss, DVM, DACVO Fees: Pre-registration: $40 Walk-in (if available): $45 Forms: CAER forms available at the check-in desk. Additional Information About This Test: Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your dog’s appointment for eye drops to be administered.

OFA Thyroid Database Screening Grant Supported! Minimum Required: 100 (Please note, MSU has a grant covering the testing cost, but this is only available to us if we reach the 100 pre-registered samples required!) Clinic Hours: 10AM – 2PM, Tuesday through Saturday Fees: Pre-registration: $15 (this INCLUDES the OFA Application for Thyroid Database application fee!) Walk-in (if available): $25 Forms: OFA Thyroid forms are available for download at: http://www.ofa.org/applications.html Additional Information About This Test: Blood will be collected for this test. You are welcome to step out of the room, if necessary. If possible, please fast your dog at least 6 hours prior to sample collection.

► Because it is not guaranteed a dog who tests negative at any one time will not develop thyroiditis later on in its life, OFA recommends annual thyroid testing for the first 4 years, then every other year thereafter.


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DNA-Based Screenings:

AKC DNA Registry Minimum Required: None Clinic Hours: 10AM – 2PM Fees: Pre-registration: $45 (regularly $50) Walk-in: NOT AVAILABLE (we must know the number of kits prior to the event) Additional Information About This Test: Please do not offer your dog any food or treats at least 1 hour prior to sample collection.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Inherited Arrhythmia (RR IVA) DNA Screening Minimum Required: None Fees: Pre-registration: $48 Walk-in available at same price as pre-registration (cash or check only) Additional Information About This Test: Please do not offer your dog any food or treats at least 1 hour prior to sample collection.

• Sample collection location:

o Dr. Meurs’ booth in the ballroom

• Sample collection times:

o 10AM and 4PM Tuesday, October 8th through Friday, October 11th

o 9AM and 2PM on Saturday, October 12th.

Embark Comprehensive DNA Testing

Thanks to a generous donation from Mary Ann Mauer, the first 25 tests will receive $10 off! Minimum Required: 20 Fees: Pre-registration w/ minimum reached: $145 (regularly $180!) ►If minimum is not reached test kits will be $160 each Walk-in available at same price as pre-registration (cash or check only) Additional Information About This Test: Please do not offer your dog any food or treats at least 1 hour prior to sample collection.

• Sample collection location:

o Embark booth in the ballroom

• Sample collection times:

o 10AM and 4PM Tuesday, October 8th through Friday, October 11th


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o 9AM and 2PM on Saturday, October 12th.

• Testing included in this panel:

o Degenerative Myelopathy (SOD1A)

o Factor IX Deficiency, Hemophilia B (F9 Exon 7, Rhodesian Ridgeback Variant)

o Exercise-Induced Collapse (DNM1)

o Preliminary EOAD & Ridgeless reports; Coat color and dilute reports; COI

• Embark will be offer a short presentation ahead of the Annual Meeting at 7PM on Thursday, October 10(refreshments provided by Embark to those attending this presentation).They will also be offering support at their booth in the ballroom throughout the week (see sample collectionhours listed above for hours available).

Other Services:

HomeAgain Microchip Minimum Required: NoneFees: Pre-registration: $25 (includes life-long chip registration and registry in the HomeAgain National Pet Recovery Database, as well as first year of HomeAgain Membership enrollment.) Walk-in (if additional chips are available): $30 Additional Information: It is recommended your dog have permanent ID, such as a microchip, prior to having their health screenings preformed; this allows the examining veterinarian to verify the identity of your dog on the OFA form.

Same-Day Progesterone Testing Minimum Required: NoneFees: $150 Additional Information: Same-day progesterone testing can be made available for those in need of such services throughout the week. Please inquire with Teresa ([email protected]; cell: 217-418-9838) for more details or to arrange an on-site sample collection and transportation. Sample collection offered between 6AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday and 6AM to 11AM Saturday.


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2019 National Specialty Health Screening Registration Form





Make checks payable to RRCUS Questions? Please contact Teresa West-Holmes: [email protected] 330-331-4965

One form per dog; duplicate as needed.

Payment made by: □Credit Card (via RRCUS Store) □Check#: ______________

Dog’s Registered Name (no titles): _________________________________________________ Dog’s Call Name: ______________________ Dog’s Gender: □Male □Neutered □Female □Spayed Dog’s DOB: _____/_____/________ (mm/dd/yyyy) Dog’s Weight: ______ □lbs □kg Date of Most Recent Vaccinations: _____/_____/________ (mm/dd/yyyy) Dog’s Breed (if not Rhodesian Ridgeback): __________________________________________ Dog’s Registration Number: _________________________ □AKC □CKC Dog’s Permanent Identification Number: _________________________ □Microchip □Tattoo Sire’s Registration Number: _________________________ Dam’s Registration Number: ________________________

Owner Name: __________________________________________________________________ Co-Owner Name(s): _____________________________________________________________ Owner Email: _________________________@_______________________________________ Owner Phone: (______) ______-__________ Alternate Phone (only required for microchipping appointments): (______) ______-__________ Owner Address: ________________________________________________________________

Tests requested for (dog’s call name)___________________ :

□ Heart-$40 □ CAER (Eye)-$40 □ Thyroid-$15

□ AKC DNA Registry-$45 □ RR IVA DNA Screening-$48 □ Embark DNA Testing-$160

□ Microchip-$25

Thank you for helping produce healthier puppies through health-tested parents!


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2019 BEST RIDGE COMPETITION ENTRY FORM Wednesday, October 9th

(following Junior Showmanship)

ENTRY FEE: $15.00 PER DOG. ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 31, 2019 LATE ENTRY FEE IS $25.00 for ENTRIES MADE AFTER AUGUST 31ST UP UNTIL 5pm TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8th.

Dog’s Call Name: ________________________ Registered Name: _________________________


Sex: MALE FEMALE

Owner’s Name(s)_________________________________________________________________

Address (Street/City/State/Zip)______________________________________________________

Phone (Home/Mobile)_____________________________________________________________

Email__________________________________________________________________________

PAY ONLINE: Use the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page: http://www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php Please fill out form to complete transaction. Note: One form per dog; duplicate as needed.




For questions and information contact: Jennifer Gysler, Best Ridge Chair

2749 Ophelia Ct Simi Valley, CA 93063

[email protected] 818-400-4812


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2019 TDI TEST ENTRY FORM Thursday, October 10th, 10am - 2pm

ENTRY FEE: $15.00 PER DOG. ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 31, 2019

LATE ENTRY FEE IS $25.00 FOR ENTRIES MADE AFTER AUGUST 31ST UP UNTIL 10AM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH

Dog’s Call Name: ___________________ Registered Name: ________________________________


Sex: MALE FEMALE

Owner’s Name(s) ____________________________________________________________________

Address (Street/City/State/Zip) ________________________________________________________

Phone (Home/Mobile) ________________________________________________________________

Email______________________________________________________________________________

PAY ONLINE: Please use the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page: http://www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php Please fill out form to complete transaction. Note: One form per dog; duplicate as needed.

----OR---- Make copies, complete, and mail this form with the Event Reservation & Order Form to:



For questions and information contact:

Gail James, CGC, TDI, TKN Chair [email protected]

TDI – For dogs that have achieved their CGC and are one year of age, there are only 5 more steps for the TDI:

1. Reaction to Medical equipment such as wheelchair, crutches, cane, walker.

2. Acclimation to informalities...dog is confident when exposed to people walking with an uneven gait, shuffling, breathing heavily, coughing, or wheezing.

3. Leave it. Dog can walk over food on the ground and upon command the dog should ignore the food.

4. Say hello. Dog to greet a person sitting on a chair or wheelchair and stand close to the patient to be easily reached.

5. Reaction to children. The dog and children are not in direct contact but the children or child is in the room playing or running.


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Handling Clinic with Frank Murphy Thursday, October 10th, 3:30 - 4:30pm

Birds of Prey Room

All proceeds to benefit Ridgeback Trust, Inc.

Fee (Donation) $10 on or before closing date August 31, 2019 Late Entries: $25

Frank Murphy started showing dogs in 1983. His first BIS winner was a bred-by Ridgeback bitch, Ch. Crescents All Fired Up, who went on to become the top winning bitch of all time. After Strut came Correy, CH Filmakers Never Surrender. Correy tripled the breed record for Best in Shows with twenty-eight. He judged the Sweepstakes at the National Specialty in 1994 and the Top Twenty competition in 2011. He has won Best of Breed at the National Specialty twice, and also won the Top Twenty, Sweepstakes, and Winners Dog and Winners Bitch. Frank has won BIS over three hundred times, and has won various groups at Eukanuba and Westminster. Handler’s Name: ____________________________________Dog’s Call Name: __________________ Address (Street/City/State/Zip): ________________________________________________________ Phone (Home/Mobile): _______________________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________________

PAY ONLINE: Use the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page

http://www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php If you pay online you must still submit this form to Jen Price




For questions and information, contact: Matt Coughlin

[email protected]


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2019 PARADE OF RESCUE ENTRY FORM Friday, October 11th, during Top 25 Event Intermission

No Entry Fee

The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States would like to recognize those Rhodesian Ridgebacks that have found

their forever homes through rescue and the wonderful people who have taken them into their homes. We offer a

Rescue Parade for these dogs and owners to take a celebratory walk around the ring. Each entrant will also be included

in the show catalog with a short write-up and photo.

Entry is limited to the first 15 Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Each household may enter up to 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks in the Parade of Rescue.

Each Rescue Parade participant will receive a tie dye rosette and a unique keepsake Ridgeback inspired medallion, donated by Sara Glasser in loving memory of her husband, Steve Glasser.

Dog’s Call Name Age _______ Gender

Owner’s Name

Address

City ___________________________________________________________ State _________________ ZIP

Phone

Email

Group Rescued Through _______________________________________________________ Year of Adoption

Briefly discuss the Dog’s Accomplishments since Adoption.

Copy (200 words max) may be edited for space/content as deemed necessary by the 2019 RRCUS Rescue Committee.

Please email the completed form and a photograph of the dog to: Beth Karr

1625 7th

Ave SE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

[email protected]

PHOTOGRAPH REQUIREMENTS If mailing photograph, please place a label on back of each photo with your NAME, ADDRESS, and DOG’S NAME.

4" x 6" or larger prints are preferred if you are sending an original photo.

Electronically submitted photographs need to be in JPG or PDF format.

Scan resolution: 300 dpi. We do not recommend and cannot guarantee the quality of images with lower resolution.

P A R A D E O F R E S C U E E N T R Y F O R M


EVENT RESERVATION & ORDER FORM MOST EVENTS CAN BE ORDERED ONLINE using the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page


Please make as many copies of this form as needed and keep a completed copy for yourself

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS AND PRE-ORDERS IS SATURDAY, AUGUST 31ST

Name: Number Years RRCUS Member:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: ( ) Email:

Catalogs # Fee Subtotal

General Entry Hard Copy Pick-up pre-ordered catalogs at the

specialty

$35 $

General Entry via Email This will arrive as a .pdf file $35 $

CATALOGS TOTAL (Additional catalogs will be

available onsite for $40)

TOTAL $

Raffle Tickets # Fee Subtotal

Presale Price 10 tickets for $40 (Tickets will be $5

each at the specialty)

$40 $

Presidential Suite Raffle Ticket Blue tickets: $10 each $10 $

Formal Meals

Indicate number of tickets to be held in your name for each event, then subtotal cost. # Fee Subtotal

Tuesday

Way Out Welcome Bash Pizza and Pasta Bar $26 $

Wednesday

Awards Banquet Beef Carving Station, Mashed and Baked

Potato Bar, Salad Bar, and Hot Vegetables

$31 $

Awards Banquet Reserved Table (max. 8 people) $50 $

Thursday $

Annual Meeting Fajita and Taco Bar $31 $

Friday

Top 25 Dessert Buffet with Champagne Toast $21 $

Reserved Seating # Fee Subtotal

5-day package, Tue thru Sat (incl. Sweeps, Dogs, Bitches, Top 25 and BOB) $60 $

Tuesday Only $15 $

Wednesday Only $15 $

Thursday Only $15 $

Friday Only $15 $

Top 25 Only (Friday) $20 $

Best of Breed (Saturday) $20 $

RESERVED SEATING TOTAL TOTAL $


Reserved Crating # Fee Subtotal

36” X 48” space $30 $

Triathlon # Fee Subtotal

Entry Form on p. $15 $

Rally Practice # Fee Subtotal

Entry Form on p. onsite fee: $10 $5 $

CGC # Fee Subtotal


Trick Dog Testing # Fee Subtotal


Obedience Practice # Fee Subtotal

Entry Form on p. 3 onsite fee: $10 $5 $

Hippie Handler Competition # Fee Subtotal

Entry Form on p. 3 onsite fee: $20 $10 $

Endurance Trial # Fee Subtotal

Entry Form on p. 3 $25

Best Ridge Fee Subtotal

Entry Form on p. onsite fee: $25 $15

Therapy Dog International Fee Subtotal

Entry Form on p. 4 onsite fee: $25 $15

Handling Clinic Fee Subtotal

Entry Form on p. 4 onsite fee: $25 $10

Health Testing p. 3 Subtotal

OFA Cardiac Screening If available, onsite: $45 $40 $

OFA Eye Screening (CAER) If available, onsite: $45 $40 $

OFA Thyroid Screening If available, onsite: $25 $15 $

AKC DNA Registry $45 $

RR Inherited Arrhythmia

Screening

$48 $

EMBARK DNA Testing Discount offered once min. is met $160 $

HomeAgain Microchipping If available, onsite: $30 $25 $

Merchandise Catalog to follow! # Fee Subtotal

MIKE McCARTNEY Deluxe Canvas

Logo Tote

$15 $

MIKE McCARTNEY Cotton Short

Sleeve Logo Tee, UNISEX

Circle color: W G P A D S $27 $

Available colors: M W G P A D $27 $

White (W), Grey (G), Purple (P), Aqua(A), Denim(D)

L W G P A D $27 $


XL W G P A D $27 $

XXL W G P A D $27 $

XXXL W G P A D $29 $

MIKE McCARTNEY Long Sleeve

Logo Tee, UNISEX

Circle color: W G F $32 $ S

Available colors: M W G F $32 $

White (W), Grey (G), Forest Green (F)

L W G F $32 $

XL W G F $32 $

XXL W G F $32 $

XXXL W G F $34 $

MIKE McCARTNEY Logo

Sweatshirt, UNISEX

S $60 $

Color: Vintage Navy M $60 $

L $60 $

XL $60 $

XXL $60 $

XXXL $62 $

Double-Layered Fleece Lion Dog

Coat

M $49 $

(BLACK with TIE DYE lion heads-coolest ever!)

L $49 $

XL $52 $

XXL $54 $

Deluxe Tie Dye Fleece Crate Pad

– Very hip!

36” X 25” (400) $53 $

42” X 27” (500) $58 $

48” X 32” (700) $68 $

Insulated Wine Tumbler COPPER Limited Quantity $20 $

Marled Scarf BLACK/Iron Gray $25 $

(Peace, Love and RRs Logo) True ROYAL/Black $25 $

Sueded Baseball Cap STONE $20 $

(Peace, Love and RRs Logo) Maritime BLUE $20 $

BLACK $20 $

Super Groovy TIE DYE Cotton

Long Sleeve HOODED Tee,

Women’s

S $32 $

(Peace, Love and RRs Logo) M $32 $

L $32 $

XL $32 $

XXL $32 $


Awesome Packable BLACK Vest, Women’s

S $60 $


L $60 $

XL $60 $

XXL $60 $

Awesome Packable BLACK Vest, Men’s

M $60 $

(Peace, Love and RRs Logo) L $60 $

XL $60 $

XXL $60 $

Lightweight GREY Rain Jacket, Women’s

S $70 $


L $70 $

XL $70 $

XXL $70 $

Lightweight GREY Rain Jacket, Men’s

M $70 $

(Peace, Love and RRs Logo) L $70 $

XL $70 $

XXL $70 $

MERCHANDISE TOTAL TOTAL $

GRAND TOTAL Add up all of the boxes. GRAND TOTAL $

You can pay online the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page http://www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php

---OR--- You may mail hard copies of the Event Registration & Order Form and Event Forms with a check (payable to RRCUS)

for the total amount of your purchases to:



PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST EITHER PROCESS AN ONLINE ENTRY FORM OR SUBMIT HARD COPY ENTRY FORMS AS REQUIRED FOR EACH EVENT OR ATTRACTION.

YOUR ENTRY IS NOT ACCEPTED UNTIL FORMS ARE RECEIVED AND PAYMENT MADE!


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CATALOG ADVERTISING TheSpecialtyCatalogwillbealarge8.5x11-inchsizebook.

DuetothelargenumberofadsandtheturnaroundtimeforgraphicdesignCAMERAREADYADSAREHIGHLYRECOMMENDED

ADMATERIALSDUENOLATERTHANFRIDAY,AUGUST2ND,2019,TO:

TheresaM.Lyons,4LEEPLACE,BRIDGEWATER,NJ08807908-256-9534,[email protected]

Ad materials/photos supplied via hard copy,MUST include a return pre-paid envelope, or they will NOT be returned.

ADPAYMENTSDUE(tothebelowaddress)NOLATERTHANFRIDAY,AUGUST2ND,2019.No ads will be designed and/or included in the catalog until payments are received.

*TheFULL-PAGEprintareais:• Normalad=7.5"widex10"tall• BLEED=8.75"widex11.25"tall

REMEMBER–ANYTHINGWITHIN.75"OFRIGHTORLEFTSIDEMAYBELOSTINTHEBINDING,SOALLOWFORTHIS.

FullPageAd8.5x11inColor (includes2photos).............................$100

FullPageAd8.5x11inBlack&White (includes2photos)...............................$70

HalfPageinColor-(includes1photo) ................$75

HalfPageB&W-(includes1photo) ..................$50

EachAdditionalPicture–ColororB&W ...........$20

• ContactCatalogChairforpricingonfourormorepagespaidbysingleadvertiser.• Commercialadvertisersshouldadd30%moretoquotedrates.

ADVERTISINGMATERIALREQUIREMENTS• Pleaseplacealabelonbackofeachphotowithyourname,address,anddog’s

name. Onlyproperly identifiedphotoswitha self-addressed returnenvelopewillbereturned.

• Pleaseenclosean8.5x11sheetofpaperillustratingyourrequestedadlayoutalongwithallrequiredinformationandphotos.

• Electronically submitted adsneed tobe inoneof the following formats: JPG,TIFF,EPS,PSDorPDF–ANDCONFORMTOTHEDIMENSIONSINDICATEDONRIGHT.

• Scan resolution: 300 dpi. We do not recommend and cannot guarantee thequalityofimageswithlowerresolutionorimagespulledfromtheweb.

• 4"x6"orlargerprintsarepreferredifyouaresendinganoriginalphoto.Werecommend8"x10"forfullsizeads.

• Textsuppliedviaemailcanbesubmittedinthefollowingformatsof:MicrosoftWord,filessavedastext(.txt)format,ortextinthebodyofanemail.

**TheHALFPAGEadprintareais:• Normalad=7.5"widex5"tall• BLEED=8.7"widex5.7"tall

PLEASEINCLUDETHEFOLLOWINGINFORMATIONWITHYOURSUBMISSION:

Advertiser(s)Name

Address City/State/Zip

Phone ______________________Email

Paymentfor PlaceAdwith (Wewillmakeeveryefforttoaccommodateyourrequest,howeverwecannotguaranteethatwecanmeetyourrequest.)

Total$________ChecksmadepayabletoRRCUSinUSFundsCheck#________(INCLUDEMemo/Note"NSCatalogAd")

TOPAYONLINE:UsetheShopNowlinkonRRCUS.orgontheNationalSpecialtypagehttp://www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php

ORmailthisformwithcheckpayabletoRRCUSto:DougBerlin,2598OldHersheyRd,Elizabethtown,PA17022


RV PARKING RESERVATION FORM Deadline is August 31, 2019. NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.

$70.00/night (up to 9 nights is $455) ELECTRICAL provided, water accessible from nearby hose

NO sewer hook ups, TWO pump outs will be provided for an extra charge Generators may be run from 6 AM-10 PM

Number of nights

Date of Arrival (earliest time/date of arrival is after 12 noon. on Friday, October 4, 2019)

$ $$ AMOUNT ENCLOSED No reservation will be accepted unless accompanied by FULL PAYMENT. Please make checks payable to RRCUS. (INCLUDE Memo: "RV Parking")

or SIGN UP AND PAY ONLINE using the Shop Now link on RRCUS.org on the National Specialty page http://www.rrcus.org/national_specialty.php

*Interested in renting a golf cart? Please speak to Brian.

Name

Phone _________________________________________ Cell phone

Address

E-mail Lic. Plate No.

Type of unit Motorhome Trailer Class ____ Length of Unit

Tow vehicle Yes No

Slide outs Yes No If yes Drivers side Passengers side

Will you be setting up ex-pens? Yes No

All parking spaces will be assigned. Units must be parked as directed by RV Chairperson, Brian Moodhart.

For questions and information, contact: 2019 RV Parking Chair

Brian Moodhart [email protected]

414-807-9591

Forms and checks should be mailed to: Doug Berlin

2598 Old Hershey Road Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Additional Camping Suggestion Sandusky Bayshore KOA Holiday

2 East Shoreway Drive, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 419-625-1495

Full hook-ups. Approximately 4.5 miles from Sawmill. Please inquire about Pet Policy

*we will make every effort to accommodate your request, however, we can’t guarantee we will meet it.

*units will not exceed 45 feet in length.

*tow vehicles must be unhitched and parked in a designated area.


Notices & Information for Exhibitors

• All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEO TAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Club, or in persons towhom 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, video tape audio tape orotherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent.

• The club and its officials are not responsible for the actions or products of commercial vendors at this show.

• Unsigned Entries, and entries without fees cannot be accepted. Entries not on Official AKC Entry Forms and photocopies of Entry Forms withoutAgreement and Rules on the reverse side are NOT ACCEPTABLE.

• No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance.

• Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by veterinarian or judge, or barred from competition byaction of the event’s show committee. If because of riots, wars, strikes, civil disturbances, national emergencies, health emergencies and the dictatesof law enforcement or of the owner(s) of the grounds and/or facilities or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, tornados,hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, heavy rains, or other circumstances including but not limited to, the condition of the facilities or grounds and/orthe ingress and egress from the grounds, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors, and spectators. The well-being ofdogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance and, in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the show before completion, no refundof entry will be made.

• Post-dated checks, returned checks, invalid credit or debit cards do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Superintendent will add a collection fee of $25 to the amount of each returned check and credit card.

• No refund for duplicate entries. Every effort will be made to find duplicate entries, however, if an entry has been processed, no refund will be made.

• Errors on entry blanks: Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such errors; no entry fee will be refundedin the event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date. Changes, additions, or corrections to entry forms must bereceived in writing prior to close of entries. Those received by telephone are not acceptable.

• Dogs may arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. Judges will not wait forany dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called tobe judged.

• All dogs present must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the exercising pen.

• Class monetary prizes will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must be made in the ring before the judgingof that breed is over, and the Show Superintendent’s office advised at once. The Show Superintendent and show-giving club disclaim any liability forsuch prizes after the judging of the breed is over.

THIS CLUB DOES NOT AGREE TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS AS SET FORTH ON THE OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORM FOR THIS EVENT.

GENERAL INFORMATION • KEEP ALL FIRE EXITS CLEAR. NO SMOKING. Any vehicle blocking fire lanes, entrances/exits, will be towed at the owners/exhibitor’s expense.PLEASE obey all posted signs.

• Keep aisle ways clear. There will be trash containers available. Please use them and pick up after your dogs.

• NO STROLLERS OF ANY KIND allowed.

• RESTROOMS: NO DOGS permitted in restrooms. NO cleaning of dog food bowls in restrooms. There will be an area for cleaning of bowls andbathing dogs, if necessary. All violators will be dealt with by an Event Committee.

• FOOD: There will be food service at these shows.

• CATALOGS: Except for the Top 25 catalog, there will be no free catalogs at these shows.

• MOTELS: Exhibitors are urged to avoid damage to hotel-motel property and to clean up after your dogs. Anyone reported to have damaged theirrooms will be handled by the Event Committee accordingly.

• DOGS IN DISTRESS: The Event Committee will exercise the right to remove from vehicles any dogs or animals that appear to be in danger ofoverheating or other life-threatening problems. Damages are the responsibility of the vehicle owner.

• SELLING DOGS: Will not be allowed on show grounds.

• SHOW CHAIRPERSONS: Will have the authority to change rules for the safety and comfort of dogs & exhibitors. All exhibitors are expected todisplay good sportsmanship. The Event Committee will deal with violations in this area.

• CHILDREN: Are the responsibility of the exhibitor/parent/agent and must be under control at all times for their safety and well-being.

• NO CRATES ARE ALLOWED RINGSIDE. CRATES ARE ONLY ALLOWED IN THE DESIGNATED CRATING AREAS. SHOW CHAIRPERSONS reserve theright to ask any or all crates to be removed at any time.

CHAIRS ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY DURING JUDGING. FIRE AISLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAR


Entry Forms

Following is a blank entry form for Conformation/4-6 Mo Puppy/Obedience/Rally - Use this if you wish to mail your hard copy entry form to Jim Rau Dog Shows along with payment.

Entries sent via U.S. Postal Service: Jim Rau Dog Shows PO BOX 6898 Reading, PA 19610

Overnight Address: Jim Rau Dog Shows 235 South Second Ave Reading, PA 19611

• Agility – Use the Agility specific entry form and mail your form(s) with payment (with checks payable to RRCUS) to:

Bonnie Boskovitch 6494 Engle Rd Brook Park, OH 44142

• Lure Coursing – please use the Lure Coursing-specific entry form and mail your form(s) with payment (with checks made payable to RRCUS) to:

John Arvin 399 N. Main Barnegat, NJ 08005-2439

Information Packet

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ENTRIES CLOSE ON August 31, 2019, 12:00 pm EDT after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 2, Section 3 of the Regulations for Lure Coursing Tests and Trials. Envelopes/transactions containing entries for more than the ten (10) dog maximum and/or entries received prior to the opening date shall be treated as an invalid entry and shall be returned to the sender.

PREMIUM LIST AKC LURE COURSING TRIAL – 88th Rhodesian Ridgeback National Specialty

Limited to Rhodesian Ridgebacks

THE RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES

(Member of the American Kennel Club)

Monday, October 7th, 2019…… Event # 2019194528

Osborn Metropark

3910 Perkins Ave, Huron, OH 44839

This trial is limited to the first 130 entries - entries will close when the limit has been reached.

Trial Hours: October 7, 2019 6:00 AM through end of judging.

CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations.

Gina DiNardo, Secretary

OFFICERS OF THE RHODESION RIDGEBACK CLUB OF THE U.S.

President ............................................................................................. Denise Eberhard First Vice President ..................................................................................... Anne Jones Second Vice President .......................................................................... Barbara Rupert Treasurer ..................................................................................................... Doug Berlin Recording Secretary ............................................................................ Marie Glodowski Corresponding Secretary....................................................................... Megan Brendel ................................................. 658 Bragg Hill RD Norwich, VT 05055 (802) 296-1110

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cindy Cartwright, Pat Hoffmann, Judy Lichtman, Theresa M. Lyons, Dennis Melear,

Edith Mrak, John Wyszynski

TRIAL CHAIRPERSON TRIAL SECRETARY Matthew Coughlin 2306 Ohio DR Orlando, FL 32803 (586) 764-0634 [email protected]

John Arvin 399 N. Main Barnegat, NJ 08005-2439 (609) 290-2056 [email protected]

EVENT COMMITTEE

Jerry Slattery, Denise Eberhard, Doug Berlin, Rhonda Johnson, Wayne Olson

Lure Operator: Joe Shoemaker

JUDGES (ALL STAKES) Ping Pirrung (#ZD503)

156 W Cruikshank Rd, Butler, PA 16002

Michael Small (#ZH050) 13593 Ridge Rd, Stewartstown, PA

17363

TRIAL HOURS

TRIAL HOURS: 6:00 AM UNTIL COMPLETION

ROLL CALL: 6:30 AM WORKERS’ HOUNDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR EARLY INSPECTION UPON ARRIVAL,

BEGINNING ONE HALF HOUR BEFORE ROLL CALL.


Information Packet

ENTRY FEES

Entry fee per dog (includes a $3.50 AKC recording fee) ..…...……………… $35.00 Subsequent hound(s) from same household………………………………… $30.00 Breeder Stake………………………………………...…………………...$10.00 per pair Kennel Stake………………………………………………………………$10.00 per pair Mail entry forms and fees to: John Arvin FTS, 399 N. Main, Barnegat, NJ 08005-2439. Please make checks payable to RRCUS. No entries will be accepted by phone, fax or sent with signature required.

CLASSES OFFERED

OPEN: Open to Rhodesian Ridgebacks that have obtained an AKC Qualified Courser (QC) or ASFA certification course certificate. This requirement will be waived for hounds that have earned a Field Championship title from the American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA) or the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC). ASFA or CKC Field Champions must submit a copy of their title certificate to the host club when they enter their first AKC Open Stake. This copy must be included when the results of the trial are sent to AKC. Championship points earned from the Open Stake will only count toward a Field Champion title. Hounds that have earned an AKC Field Championship title are not eligible to enter the Open Stake. SPECIALS: Open to Rhodesian Ridgebacks that have earned their AKC Field Championship titles. Championship points earned from the Specials Stake will count toward Lure Courser Excellent (LCX) titles. VETERAN: Open to Rhodesian Ridgebacks which are eligible to enter Open or Special stakes and meet the age requirement for a veteran as established by the breed’s parent club – 7 years of age for Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Championship points will be awarded. Points won from the Veteran Stake may count toward either a Field Championship (FC) title or Lure Courser Excellent (LCX) title. Qualifying scores earned will count toward a Senior Courser (SC) or Master Courser (MC) title. All entries must be one year of age or older on the day of the Trial. BREEDER’S STAKE: An entry shall consist of two hounds bred or co-bred by the same individual. Hounds must be entered in one of the regular stakes (Open, Veteran, Special). Scores of the two hounds will be added and the highest combined score will be awarded the Breeder Stake Award. KENNEL STAKE: An entry shall consist of two hounds owned by and living with the same person. Hounds must be entered in one of the regular stakes (Open, Veteran or Special). Scores of the two hounds will be added and the highest combined score will be awarded the Kennel Stake Award.

↓↓ ↓↓ ↓↓ ↓↓ ↓↓ ↓↓ ↓↓ *FOR BREEDER AND KENNEL STAKES: Entries may consist of the identical pairing of dogs, but each dog may only be entered once in each stake. Hounds are named at the

time of entry.

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RIBBONS, AWARDS, AND PRIZES

Rosettes will be awarded in each stake as follows: Best of Breed…………………………………………Purple/Gold Rosette

First Place……………………………………...……………...……………………………….………Blue Second Place……………...………………………….………………………………………..………Red Third Place………………………………………..………………………………...………….……Yellow Fourth Place………………………………………………......…………………………...…………White Fifth Place……………………………………………………………………..………………..…..…Pink

Kennel and Breeder Stakes…………………………………………Tie Dye Rosette

Logo-themed trophies will be awarded to Best of Breed and 1st place in each stake. Trophies will also be offered by generous member donations!:

Highest Scoring Dual Champion, by Denise Tresselt, Louise Fleming and Mary Hodges. Highest Scoring Veteran, by Margel Highet & Bill Belding in honor of Zelda.

DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER

Lure Coursing tests and trials shall be open to eligible breeds one year of age or older. This is a RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK ONLY SPECIALTY TRIAL. Eligible dogs must be either individually registered with AKC, recorded with FSS, individually registered with a foreign registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration, or that have been granted a Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL/ILP). Hounds may not be entered as “registration pending” or “PAL/ILP pending” whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration. A dog with an AKC Limited Registration shall be eligible to be entered in Lure Coursing tests and trials, as are spayed and neutered hounds. Monorchid and cryptorchid hounds and ridgeless hounds are ineligible to participate.

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

The safety of the dog is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to compete safely.

It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create an unnecessary disturbance or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the trial committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. RRCUS and its agents, employees, etc., will assume no responsibilities for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. RRCUS reserves the right to decline entries for cause and may remove any dog on account of aggression. No one shall have any recourse or claim against RRCUS or any official thereof. RRCUS and Osborn MetroPark assume no liability for injury to any person or dog before, during or after these trials.

Stakes shall be split each time the entry is sufficient to hold two or more five-point majors.

In the Trial, all hounds will run twice, in trios if possible, or braces, unless excused, dismissed, or disqualified.

Hounds not present at the time of roll call will be scratched after a five (5) minute grace period. Each entry will be examined at inspection for breed disqualifications, bitches in season, and lame hounds, which will be excused and their entry fees refunded. Spayed or neutered hounds without breed disqualifications may be entered.

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Battery powered continuous loop machines will be used. Lure will consist of white plastic bags. Backup equipment will be available. The course will be reversed for the finals and run-offs at the judges’ discretion. The field committee reserves the right to alter the course plan as required by weather and/or field conditions on the day of the trial.

Anyone exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct will be excused from the field for the day.

No cigarette smoking permitted on this field.

THE FIELD COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BAR KNOWN AGGRESSIVE HOUNDS FROM THE TRIAL SITE.

THERE WILL BE A $10.00 FINE ASSESSED FOR ANY LOOSE HOUND NOT TAKING PART IN THE COURSE IN PROGRESS, OR FOR ANYONE NOT PICKING UP AFTER THEIR OWN DOG(S).

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHADE, FOOD, AND WATER.

NO ONE, EXCEPT FIELD COMMITTEE MEMBERS, WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION OF THE FIELD TRIAL CHAIRMAN.

There will be an official photographer for the trial: Mark Baer, (ML Baer Photography, [email protected]) who will be allowed on the field to take photos of the dogs while running. Owners will not be allowed on the field to take photos.

REFUNDS 100% of entry fees will be refunded if a written request is received by the trial secretary on or before the trial closing date.

Bitches in season will be fully refunded if the Trial Secretary is notified prior to the close of roll call for the trial. No refunds will be given if a request is presented after the close of roll call for the trial. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’s recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.

No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. No entry fee will be refunded in the event a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by the action of the Trial Committee.

CONFIRMATION OF ENTRIES: The FTS will confirm entries but ONLY if the email address on the entry form is legible!

CATALOGS: Catalogs, including all events, are available by pre-order and on site, as long as supply lasts. To order, follow instructions in specialty packet or on the Shopify site. To have your catalog available for pickup at the lure coursing trial (versus earlier in the week at hotel), please let the trial chair know!

VETERINARIAN ON CALL NOAH Pet Clinic 2405 E Perkins Ave

Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 625-2484

HOTEL INFORMATION

** Please check pet policies ** Sawmill Creek Resort (Host Hotel for 2019 National Specialty) ......800-729-6455 Quality Inn, Port Clinton ..................................................................419-732-2929 Holiday Inn Express, Vermilion .......................................................440-967-8770 La Quinta Inn, Sandusky..................................................................419-626-6766 Motel 6, Huron .................................................................................419-433-7829 Firefly Beach Resort, Huron.............................................................419-557-4108 Plantation Motel Huron ....................................................................419-433-4790 RV/Tent Camping/Cabins, Camp Sandusky, Sandusky .................800-431-7449

There is no overnight RV Camping available at the field.

DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL SITE

Osborn Metropark 3910 Perkins Ave Huron, OH 44839

Trial site is conveniently located less than 2.5 miles from Sawmill Creek Resort. From Sawmill Creek Resort, turn right onto Cleveland Road (US-6W). Go 2.1

miles and turn left onto Perkins Ave. The park will be on your left.

VOLUNTEERS – WE NEED YOU!

We need your help with the trial. If you can help in any way please contact:

Matthew Coughlin, Trial Chair 2306 Ohio DR

Orlando, FL 32803 586-764-0634

[email protected]

VINTAGE T-SHIRT CONTEST!

Wear your favorite/oldest AKC or ASFA Lure Coursing T-shirt! There will be an award for the oldest – pictures too! So groovy!

BREAKFAST & LUNCH

Coffee, donuts, and fruit will be available for breakfast onsite. Lunch can be ordered the morning of the trial. ** NO ALCOHOL permitted **

Lunch $10


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COURSE PLAN

This field is not fully fenced

AERIAL VIEW

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OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LURE COURSING ENTRY FORM Club: Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States

Date: October. 07, 2019 Event #2019194528

Location: Osborn Metropark, Huron, OH

Event type Trial

Class: Open Special Veteran Breeder Stake Kennel Stake

Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback

I Enclose Entry fees in the amount of : $

Breeder:

Reg. No:

Sex:

Date of Birth:

AKC No. AKC Litter No. ILP No. Foreign No. & list country

Full Name of Dog:

Call Name:

Sire: Dam: Actual Owner(s): Owner’s Address: City: State: Zip: Name of Owner’s Agent/Handler (if any at Trial: AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org

AGREEMENT I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry. I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this trial, and entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. The entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents superintendents or event secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless form any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.

Signature of Owner or his Agent duly authorized to make the entry: Telephone:

E-mail Address:

Please separate my hounds

Check if hound has been dismissed within the last 6 trials entered. Must be marked in order to qualify for a “clean” trial requirement.

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LURE COURSING ENTRY FORM Club: Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States

Date: October. 07, 2019 Event #2019194528

Location: Osborn Metropark, Huron, OH

Event type Trial

Class: Open Special Veteran Breeder Stake Kennel Stake

Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback

I Enclose Entry fees in the amount of : $

Breeder:

Reg. No:

Sex:

Date of Birth:

AKC No. AKC Litter No. ILP No. Foreign No. & list country

Full Name of Dog:

Call Name:

Sire: Dam: Actual Owner(s): Owner’s Address: City: State: Zip: Name of Owner’s Agent/Handler (if any at Trial: AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org

AGREEMENT I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry. I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this trial, and entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. The entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents superintendents or event secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless form any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.

Signature of Owner or his Agent duly authorized to make the entry: Telephone:

E-mail Address:

Please separate my hounds

Check if hound has been dismissed within the last 6 trials entered. Must be marked in order to qualify for a “clean” trial requirement.


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Kennel Stake AKC Trial

Hound 1: Registered Name:

AKC Number:


AKC Number:

Name of Owner:

Address:

Breeder Stake AKC Trial


AKC Number:


AKC Number:

Name of Owner:

Address:

Breeder:

*FOR BREEDER AND KENNEL STAKES: Entries may consist of the identical pairing ofdogs, but each dog may only be entered once in each stake. Hounds are named at the

time of entry.

Kennel Stake AKC Trial


AKC Number:


AKC Number:

Name of Owner:

Address:

Breeder Stake AKC Trial


AKC Number:


AKC Number:

Name of Owner:

Address:

Breeder:

*FOR BREEDER AND KENNEL STAKES: Entries may consist of the identical pairing ofdogs, but each dog may only be entered once in each stake. Hounds are named at the

time of entry.

Please include $10.00 per pair of hounds for EACH non-regular stake entry. accompany entries.

Please include $10.00 per pair of hounds for EACH non-regular stake entry. accompany entries.

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ENTRY METHOD: FIRST RECEIVED ENTRIES WILL OPEN ON: 07/05/2019 at 8 am at the Trial Secretary’s address. All entries received before this date will be returned. Overnight or certified mail must be sent with the “No Signature Required” waiver signed. ENTRIES CLOSE ON: 08/31//2019 at 6 pm after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Withdrawn entries are subject to a refund as allowed in Chapter 1, Section 9 and/or Chapter 1, Section 16 of the Regulations for Agility Trials. Envelopes/transactions containing entries for more than the ten (10) dog maximum and/or entries received prior to the opening date shall be treated as an invalid entry and shall be returned to the sender. Note all times listed are Eastern.

PREMIUM LIST AKC Agility Trial – 88th Rhodesian Ridgeback National Specialty

Limited to Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States

(Member of the American Kennel Club)

October 6, 2019 …… Event # 2019194523

Pinnacle Dog Sports 1006 Crocker Rd, Westlake, Ohio 44145

Building is Air Conditioned

ENTRY LIMITS Sunday – 350 runs per day

80x105 ring, indoors on padded artificial soccer turf

Trial Hours: Sunday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Judging starts at 9 AM

Judge: Carolynne Rose, Grove City, OH

This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC entry form for this event.

CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of

this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. Gina DiNardo, Secretary

OFFICERS OF THE “RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES” President …………………………………….………………………….….............……Denise Eberhard 1st Vice President ……………………………………………………………………………...Anne Jones 2nd Vice President………………………………………………………………….………Barbara Rupert Corresponding Secretary………...………………………………………………Megan Sexton Brendel ……………………..………....................................................658 Bragg Hill Rd., Norwich, VT 05055 Recording Secretary……………………………..………………………………………Marie Glodowski Treasurer……………………………….............................……………………………..……Doug Berlin

TRIAL CHAIRPERSON TRIAL SECRETARY Ann Rudd

19710 Parkville St. Livonia, MI 48152

[email protected]

Bonnie Boskovitch 6494 Engle Rd.

Brook Park, OH 44142 216-287-4900

[email protected]

VETERINARIAN ON CALL Center West Animal Hospital

26050 Center Ridge Rd. Westlake, OH 44145

(440) 871-6211Fri: 8AM-6PM, Sat: 8A-2PM, Sun: closed

Animal Clinic Northview 36400 Center Ridge Rd. N Ridgeville, OH, 44039

Clinic Hours (440)327-8282 Emergencies (440)452-7743

Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Fire/Ambulance/Police 911 CLASSES OFFERED AND RUNNING ORDER

RUNNING ORDER IS SMALL to TALL

SUNDAY

Ex/MasSTD, OPN STD, NOV STD, T2B

Exc/Mas JWW, OPN JWW, NOV JWW

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cindy Cartwright, Pat Hoffmann, Dennis Melear, Theresa Lyons,

Edith Mrak, Judith Lichtman and John Wyszynski

EVENT COMMITTEE Ann Rudd, Angie Hartley, Pat Hoffmann, Debbie Barate, Anne Jones, Teresa West Holmes, and any other RRCUS member attending the event.

JUDGES AND ASSIGNMENTS Carolynne Rose (#94074)

3136 Louise Ave. Grove City, OH 43123 ALL Classes


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DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER

This trial is open to all Rhodesian Ridgebacks fifteen (15) months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP), an AKC Canine Partners listing number or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds are eligible to participate.

Dogs with a Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP) or an AKC Canine Partners listing number must be spayed or neutered in order to compete. Wherever the word “dog” is used it includes both sexes.

Dogs should be physically sound. Dogs that are blind shall not be eligible, and neither are bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance. No dog shall compete if it is taped or bandaged in any way or has anything attached to it for medical purposes. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of registerable breeds that may participate.

Puppies under four months of age are strictly prohibited from the trial grounds

Please consult the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials for a complete description and eligibility for entry into these classes. The exhibitor is fully responsible for entering the dog in the correct class(es)/height divisions. Dogs running in a lower or higher height division than they are eligible for will be eliminated.

Handlers may opt to run dogs measuring 22 inches and lower entered in regular classes in a higher height division, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Preferred dogs must run in their measured height division. Only dogs measuring into the 24 inch class may enter the 24 inch class. All others wishing to jump 24 inches must enter 24C.

HEIGHT DIVISIONS

MEASURING and HEIGHT CARD INFORMATION Effective January 1, 2010, exhibitors are no longer required to provide proof to Trial Secretaries that their dog has a valid jump height card as part of the check-in process. Furthermore, this change eliminates the need for a copy of the jump height card to be submitted with an entry form. Dogs without a valid Jump Height Card/Form may still compete; but they must be measured/wicketed by the Judge of Record PRIOR to running in their class and this measurement will be valid for this day of trial only. If a Volunteer Measuring Official (VMO) or an Agility Field Rep is present; ALL dogs without a valid Jump Height Card/Form must be measured at some time during the trial or cluster of trials. This does not preclude having the dog wicketed by the Judge of Record if the VMO or Rep is not available to measure the dog before its first run of the trial or cluster of trials. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to have their dog measured prior to running and failure to do so will result in the cancellation of any qualifying scores.

NEW Simplified Jump Height Card Process When filling out the entry form, there is a section on the form for exhibitors to designate whether the dog has a valid jump height card or if the dog needs to be measured. Please check the appropriate box so that the Trial Secretary knows whether to include the dog entered on the Dogs To Be Measured List. It is no longer required that a copy of a dog’s jump height card be submitted with an entry form or shown at check-in.

REGULAR PREFERRED HEIGHT AT WITHERS Handlers may opt to run their dog in a higher height division.

Handlers must run their dog in their proper eligible height.

Owners are responsible for entering their dog in the proper height division.

8” 4” For dogs 11 inches and under at the withers




24” 20” For dogs over 22 inches at the withers

24C” n/a Dogs 22 inches and under may be entered at this height at their owner’s discretion

ENTRY FEES PER DAY . First entry of each dog (includes a $3.50 AKC recording fee)……………………….…….….$30.00 Second entry of same dog (includes a $3.00 AKC recording fee)………...………….………$25.00 Third entry of same dog (includes a $3.00 AKC recording fee)………………… ……………$10.00

Mail entry forms and fees to: Bonnie Boskovitch 6494 Engle Rd. Brook Park, OH, 44142

Please make checks payable to RRCUS. No entries will be accepted by phone or fax. Hand deliveries will be accepted starting 24 hours after the trial opens. Express mail entries must include the signature waiver allowing them to be left at the secretary’s address. All questions and inquiries may be directed to the trial secretary, Bonnie Boskovitch, at [email protected]. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Illegible entries will not be processed and will be returned to the exhibitor. Post-dated, re-deposited, or returned checks do not constitute a valid entry and the Trial Secretary will add a $35 collection fee to the amount of each redeposited or returned check.

Please provide an email or a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like to be notified before closing that your entries have been received.

Maximum of 10 dogs are allowed in each envelope. Entry method is First Received.

Please be sure to have your email address printed clearly on entry form. After closing date final confirmation and judging schedule will be sent out via email.

Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate, and legible information on their entry forms; illegible or incomplete entries cannot be entered into the show. All entries must be made on Official AKC Entry Forms or copies and must include the Agreement and Rules.

REFUNDS

No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. No entry fee will be refunded in the event a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by the action of the Event Committee. Refunds will not be issued for less than $10.

Bitches in season are not permitted to compete in agility trials. The club will offer refunds for bitches that come into season after the closing date. A refund of the agility fee, less $5.00 per day, will be issued provided written certification from a veterinarian is submitted on clinic letterhead no later than ½ hour prior to the start of the first run of the day.

Injured dogs. The club will offer refunds for dogs injured after the closing date. Refund will be 50% of entry fees paid for the injured dog provided written certification from a veterinarian is submitted on clinic letterhead ½ hr. prior to the start of the first class of the trial

Email confirmations will be sent to those listing a legible email address on the entry form.

The 2019 Specialty Agility Trial is no ordinary trial. Please wear your favorite

tie dye tee shirt and head band. Tunes from the 60s will be playing

during walk thrus to get you in the groove!

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OBSTACLES AND RING CONDITIONS

Obstacles will meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of the Regulations for

Agility Trials. All classes will take place indoors on a padded artificial soccer turf. Ring size will be

80 x 105. Rubberized contacts and 24” weaves will be used. Electronic timers will be used.

COURSE WALK-THROUGHS AND WARM-UP INFORMATION

Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, during a walk-through period held prior

to the start of the class. The walk-through is restricted to handlers entered in that class only. Handlers with

multiple dogs, at events with multiple rings may request to walk with a height group BEFORE the one their dog

is entered in if a conflict is imminent.

A warm-up area, consisting of 2 separated regulation agility jumps, may be provided for exhibitors. The warm-

up area is to be used exclusively for warming up the dog and not for training or relieving of the dog.

RIBBONS, AWARDS, AND PRIZES

Rosette Ribbons will be awarded in each jump height division in each class as follows for 1st-4th place:

First Place……………………………………………………………………..……………………Blue

Second Place……………...……………………..…………………………………………………Red

Third Place……………………………………..…………………………………...……………Yellow

Fourth Place………………………………………………......…………………………..………White

Qualifying Score………………………………………………..……..……….………. Green Ribbon

A New Title ribbon will be awarded to all dog and handler teams finishing a title.

SPECIALTY TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED:

High Scoring Rhodesian Ridgeback in Regular and Preferred Classes ** Engraved Bolduc bridle leather kennel slip with lacing

** Bronze RRCUS Medallion offered by the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, Inc.

** Large rosette

Prizes for 1st Place in each class:

** National Specialty logo themed trophy

PHOTOGRAPHER

Mark Baer

MLBaer Photography

[email protected]

413-441-5011

No other photos or photographers allowed, thank you!

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

SAFETY, BEHAVIOR and LIABILITY

The safety of the dog is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar

with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles

safely.

It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children.

Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create an unnecessary disturbance or repeatedly engage in unsafe or

disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the event committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case,

no refund of any fees paid will be made.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, Pinnacle Dog Sports and its agents, employees, etc., will

assume no responsibilities for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers, or to any of their

dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. The hosting club reserves the right

to decline entries for cause and may remove any dog on account of aggression. No one shall have any recourse

or claim against the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, or any official thereof.

Pinch/prong collars, electric collars (dummy or not), head halters or special training collars are prohibited on the

trial grounds.

Exhibitors may wear shirts or insignia of their training group if they wish.

All dogs must be on leash at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up area.

Dogs may arrive any time prior to judging if the dog has a valid temporary or permanent jump height card.

Otherwise, they must be available for measuring prior to the start of their class if a VMO or AKC Field Rep is

available to measure dogs. All dogs not needed for further judging will be excused.

Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The owner/handler of each dog is solely responsible for having it

ready at ringside when it is to be judged. The Club has no responsibility for providing service through a public

address system or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the

ring when required.

The turf is very expensive to have professionally cleaned. Please take the time to walk your dog before their

run(s). If your dog has a potty accident on the turf, there will be a $20 cleaning charge.

All exhibitors should obtain a copy of the Regulations for Agility Trials by downloading them from

the American Kennel Club website at http://www.akc.org/rules/.

ADDITIONAL SITE INFORMATION

Indoor crating space will be available. You are required to place a tarp, plastic or mat

underneath your crates or X-pens. Please consolidate crating as much as possible.

Dogs are not allowed to relieve themselves on the building or shrubbery around the

building.

Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). Any exhibitor failing to do so may

be excused without benefit of refund if the Event Committee deems the exhibitor to be in violation

of this requirement. This includes at the hotel sites. Cleaning supplies and disposal sites will be

available at various locations around the show grounds.

Dogs must remain in areas on NORTH side of the building. Do not let your dogs on the

neighbor’s property. No dogs are allowed in front of the building, by the pond area, or by docking

area. Signs will be posted accordingly.

Food will be available for volunteers. Donations of $5 would be appreciated for anyone else.

Outside food permitted. There are numerous fast food places nearby.

No flash photography or light for video cameras permitted.

No grooming allowed in the building.

No Smoking inside the building.

No bitches in season permitted in the building


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CAMPING

Overnight parking/camping at the building is NOT permitted. For overnight camping, there is a WalMart Super Center located approximately 5 miles away which will allow motorhomes to park overnight. Take I-90 West down 2 exits (Exit 151).

HOTEL INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL SITE

From East/West:

x From Sawmill Creek: take Route 2 East to 90-East. Exit 156. Go North approx. 1 mile. Pinnacle Dog Sports will be on your left. (Approx. 40 minutes)

x via I-90/Route 2: Exit 156 (Crocker Rd). Go North approx. 1/2 mile. Pinnacle Dog Sports is on your left

x via I-480: Exit 3 Stearns Rd. Go North on Stearns which becomes Crocker Rd for approx. 6.5 miles. Pinnacle Dog Sports will be on your left.

x From West via I-80 (OH Turnpike): Exit 142 Route 90. Take I-90 East to Crocker/Bassett exit. Turn left at end of ramp. Pinnacle Dog Sports will be approx. ½ mile on your left.

x From East via I-80 (OH Turnpike): Exit 152. Follow sign to I-480/Route 10 North Olmsted which will merge onto Lorain Rd. East. Take Lorain Rd. to Stearns Rd. Turn Left on Stearns which becomes Crocker Rd. and Pinnacle Dog Sports will be approx.5.5 miles on your left.

From the South via I-71: Take I-71 North to the I-480 Toledo Exit. Take I-480 West to Exit 3 Stearns Rd. Go North(right) on Stearns Rd. which becomes Crocker Rd. Pinnacle Dog Sports is approx. 6.5 miles on your left

HOST hotel for the 2019 Specialty

Sawmill CreekResort 400 Sawmill Creek Dr. W , Huron, OH, 44839

Double: $129 King: $135 $100 deposit due at time of reservation $50 non-refundable fee for dogs Maximum: 3 dogs per room

(800) 729-6455(419) 433-300

Red Roof Inn Westlake

29595 Clemens Rd., Westlake, OH, 44145 Nice hotel and places to walk with dogs. Special Rate: $59.00/night VP#625022

(440) 892-7920

VOLUNTEERS – WE NEED YOU!!!!

We need YOU, your friends, your family, and strangers you meet on the way to the trial to help set jumps, run leashes, change courses etc. Our club is small and any help would be much APPRECIATED and will help make the trial run smoother. Even one class is a big help!

If you are able to help out at the RRCUS agility trial, please fill out the

form below and include it with your entry, or email Ann Rudd at

[email protected] to volunteer!

Name:_______________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

I am able to help: � Sunday

I can do the following: � Bar Setting � Timing � Scribing � Leash runner � Gate Keeper � Course Build

Check the class(es) your dog(s) is (are) running in:

STD JWW T2B � Novice � Novice

� Reg/Pref� Open � Open� Exc/Mas � Exc/Mas

Dog(s) Class Height(s): 20 24 ________

Information Packet


OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AGILITY ENTRY FORM Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States

October 6, 2019 in Westlake, OH

Opens: 07/05/2019 at 8AM ● Closes: 08/31/2019 at 6PM

Sun Oct. 6, 2019 Ƒ STD Ƒ JWW Ƒ T2B

Entry fees are $30, $25, $10 for each class entered, respectively (Entry fees include $3.50 AKC recording fee per first class and $3 fee per additional class)

Checks payable in US funds to: R R C U S MAIL TO: Bonnie Boskovitch 6494 Engle Rd., Brook Park, OH 44142

IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions before filling out! ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED

Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes Circle one jump height, and circle class selections

REGULAR Classes 8” 12” 16” 20” 24” 24C”

STD Nov A Nov B Open Exc Mas

JWW Nov A Nov B Open Exc Mas

�� T2B T2B

PREFERRED Classes 4” 8” 12” 16” 20”

��STD NovP OpenP ExcP MasP

��JWW NovP OpenP ExcP MasP

��T2B T2BP

This Dog Needs To Be Measured □Yes □NoSEX HEIGHT AT WITHERS

BREED VARIETY CALL NAME

AKC® NAME (INCLUDE AKC TITLES ONLY)

AKC® NO □ Enter Complete Registration # below

ILP NO. □ PAL NO. □ FOREIGN REG. NO & COUNTRY □

DATE OF BIRTH

PLACE OF BIRTH (LIST COUNTRY)

BREEDER

SIRE

DAM

ACTUAL OWNERS

OWNERS ADDRESS � NEW ADDRESS

CITY, STATE , ZIP + 4

HANDLER ENTER JR. HANDLER # if applicable

Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions

AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org.

AGREEMENT

I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.

INSTRUCTIONS

Handlers whose dogs measure into the 8” through 20” regular jump height divisions may opt to enter in a higher or 24-choice height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs who measure into the 24” regular jump height division may not enter 24-choice. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division. All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running.

Dogs listed in the AKC Canine PartnersSM program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the club’s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry form and check the AKC No. box. Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) 233-9767. If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? ___________________________________

SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry. SIGN HERE X ________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number:________________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________________________________________□New Email

In Case of Emergency - Name: Phone #: ______________________

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_______ AGILITY TRIAL MOVE-UP FORM

USE THIS FORM TO MOVE UP TO A HIGHER AGILITY CLASS ONLY Dogs shall be moved up to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a result of the dog qualifying for an agility title. The request for a day-to-day move-up must be made to the Trial Secretary NO later than 30 minutes past the last run the day preceding the event. Dogs so moved-up will be entered at the end of the running order. Refer to Chapter 1, Section 20 of the Regulations for Agility Trials for additional move-up requirements.

Move-ups for trial must be received by 6 PM on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Move-ups must be in writing, email is accepted. NO phone move-ups will be accepted. (Circle days to move-up)

SUN Oct. 6, 2019

Breed: ____________________________________________ Sex: __________

_________________________________________________________________ Dog’s AKC Name �� Dog’s AKC #

Move Entry to:

Agility Class: (Circle One) Jump Height Division: (Circle One)

Reg STD: Open Exc Masters 8” 12” 16” 20” 24” 24C”

Reg JWW: Open Exc Masters 8” 12” 16” 20” 24” 24C”

Pref Std: Open Exc Masters 4” 8” 12” 16” 20”

Pref JWW: Open Exc Masters 4” 8” 12” 16” 20”

Owners Name: ____________________________________________________

Handlers Name: ___________________________________________________ (If applicable)

Signature of owner or agent Duly authorized to make this entry: ___________________________________

Signature of Trial Secretary If Approved: _______________________________________________________

Date

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