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The German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. presents The Ninety-Fifth National Specialty Show The Sixty-First Obedience Trial The Thirteenth Agility Trial The Twentieth Herding Trial The Fourth Rally Obedience Trial Tracking Trial The Second Annual Working Dog Sport Trial November 1 st – 9 th , 2008 SMG Ford Park Event Center 5115 IH-10 South Beaumont, TX 77705 ___________________________________ Hosted by The German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. ___________________________________ SHOW SUPERINTENDENT JIM RAU DOG SHOWS, INC. 610/376-1880

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Page 1: The German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc

The German Shepherd

Dog Club of America, Inc.

presents

The Ninety-Fifth

National Specialty Show

The Sixty-First Obedience Trial

The Thirteenth Agility Trial

The Twentieth Herding Trial

The Fourth Rally Obedience Trial

Tracking Trial

The Second Annual

Working Dog Sport Trial

November 1st – 9th, 2008

SMG Ford Park Event Center

5115 IH-10 South

Beaumont, TX 77705

___________________________________ Hosted by The German Shepherd

Dog Club of America, Inc.

___________________________________

SHOW SUPERINTENDENT

JIM RAU DOG SHOWS, INC.

610/376-1880

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (specific times in Judging Program)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008

8:00 AM Herding Trial (Open to All Breeds) End Gate Ranch, Ferris

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2008

8:00 AM Herding Trial (Open to All Breeds) End Gate Ranch, Ferris

8:00 AM Tracking TD / TDX George Bush Park, Houston

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008

8:00 AM Herding Trial (Open to All Breeds) End Gate Ranch, Ferris

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008

8:00 AM American GSD Charitable Foundation Board Meeting MCM Eleganté Hotel, Beaumont

10:00 AM REGISTRATION Ford Exhibit Hall by stalls (adjoining Ford Arena)

9 AM-2 PM Temperament Test Ag Barn, Ford Park

12 NOON – 5 PM Judges Education Seminar VIP Room, 3rd

floor, Ford Arena

12 NOON Sanctioned “B” Agility Match Ag Barn/Show Arena, Ford Park

7:00 PM Membership Hospitality Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel (Upper Atrium), Beaumont

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008

7:45 AM OPENING CEREMONIES (Regional Club Parade) Ford Arena

8:00 AM Agility Trial Ag Barn/Show Arena, Ford Park

8:00 AM Amateur Futurity / Maturity Finals Ford Arena

Futurity / Maturity Finals

PURINA BREEDER OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION

LUNCH (Herding Victor, Tracking Qualifiers, Hero Dog, & Rescue Dog Presentations)

FOLLOWING FUTURITY / MATURITY FINALS & PRESENTATIONS –

Conformation Judging (6-9 & 9-12 Mos. Puppies - both sexes)

7:00 PM Educational Seminar “Form & Function” MCM Eleganté Hotel, Beaumont

7:00 PM Educational Seminar “How to Put on a Dog Show” Eleganté Hotel, Beaumont

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008

7:00 AM Agility Trial Ag Barn/Show Arena, Ford Park

9:00 AM Rally Obedience Judging Ford Exhibit Hall (adjoining Ford Arena)

8:00 AM Conformation Judging (12-18 Mos., Novice, & Bred-By - both sexes) Ford Arena

LUNCH (Stud Dog / Brood Bitch & AKC ACE Award Recipient Presentation)

Immediately Following Presentations – Conformation Judging (Am. Bred Dogs & Bitches)

8:00 PM GSDCA ANNUAL MEETING/ CLUB AWARDS Holiday Inn Plaza, Beaumont

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008

8:00 AM GSD Working Dog Sport Trial (Protection & Obedience) Ford Pavilion

8:00 AM Obedience Judging Ford Exhibit Hall (adjoining Ford Arena)

8:00 AM Herding Instinct Test Ag Barn, Ford Park

8:00 AM Conformation Judging (Open Dogs & Open Bitches) Ford Arena

9AM-12 NOON Committee Meetings Liberty Room, Concourse, Ford Arena

LUNCH - (Agility & Rally Presentations) PARADE OF GREATS

Immediately following Presentations – WINNERS DOG / BITCH

Veterans Classes (Divided)

BEST PUPPY (if puppy has not gone WD or WB)

Immediately Following Judging – JUNIOR SEMINAR Ford Arena

One (1) hour after conformation judging –

THE AMERICAN GSD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION BENEFIT Eleganté Hotel, Beaumont

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2008

8:00 AM GSD Working Dog Sport Trial (Tracking) Doguet’s Grass Farm, Beaumont 7:45 AM OPENING CEREMONIES (Obedience & Jr. Presentations) Ford Arena

8:00 AM Best of Breed Competition (Departed Member Remembrance)

Dogs will be judged to their entirety

LUNCH BREAK (at discretion of the judge)

DURING LUNCH BREAK JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

Following Juniors - Bitches will be judged to their entirety

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM GOLD PAGE LUNCHEON Party Patio, 3rd

floor, Ford Arena

Best of Breed Competition

7:00 PM VICTORY RECEPTION MCM Eleganté Hotel (Grand Ballroom), Beaumont

8:00 PM VICTORY DINNER MCM Eleganté Hotel (Grand Ballroom), Beaumont

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2008

8:00 AM GSDCA BOARD MEETING Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel (Austin Room), Beaumont

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REQUESTS FOR DINNER TICKETS,

CATALOGS, AND RESERVED SEATING

2008 National Specialty Show – Beaumont, Texas

NAME (Print Clearly) _____________________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP _________________________________________________

TELEPHONE/E-MAIL _____________________________________________

NUMBER REQUESTED

___ RESERVED SEATS (5 elevated rows ringside) @ $60.00 EACH $__________

___ SATURDAY VICTORY DINNER TICKETS @ $30.00 EACH (table of 8 @ $240.00) $_______

___ PREORDERED CATALOG FOR ENTIRE SHOW @ $25.00

(limited availability at show @ $30.00) $__________

___ POST SHOW MARKED CATALOG, MAILED @ $40.00 $__________

___ REDBOOK @ $25.00 ($30.00 at show) $__________

___ STALLS FOR GROOMING _____ Tues.-Sat. @ $115

(One bag of shavings included with each stall) _____ Thurs.-Sat. @ $90 $ _________

___ FOUNDATION BENEFIT TICKETS @ $60.00 FOR TWO (2)

Fri. PM (tickets will not be mailed) $ _______

___ GOLD PAGE LUNCH TICKETS @ $60.00 (admits 2 on Sat.) $_________

___ 2009 RESCUE CALENDAR @ $15.00

(American GSD Rescue Association.) $_________

TOTAL $_______

MC / VISA ONLY IF ORDERED ON LINE AT WWW.GSDCA.ORG

CUT OFF DATE FOR ALL ORDERS IS September 17, 2008

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Ticket contents per your order will be available at the show site through

11:00 AM Friday. Orders not claimed by that time and date will be forfeited

with no refund. No refunds or adjustments to orders will be made after

Sept. 17, 2008. Unclaimed catalogs, calendars, & Redbooks WILL NOT be mailed.

SIGNED__________________________________________________________

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO GSDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY (U.S. FUNDS ONLY)

SEND TO PATTY KORSCH

10381 MACEDONIA ST., LONGMONT, CO 80503

Phone: 303/772-9521 E-mail: [email protected]

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CONFORMATION JUDGES Ms. Helen Gleason – Intersex

Ms. Cappy Pottle – Dogs Mr. Michel Chaloux – Bitches

Mrs. Carolyn McKenna – Junior Showmanship

OBEDIENCE JUDGES Mrs. Linda Scanlon Mr. Kenneth Blanchard Mr. Floyd Harding

AGILITY JUDGE Ms. Bonnie McDonald

RALLY JUDGE Mrs. Linda Scanlon

HERDING JUDGES Ms. Sheryl McDonald Ms. Carol Wolfram Ms. Ann Marie Ely

TRACKING JUDGES Mr. Robert Brown Mrs. Linda Bryan Mr. Jeffery Shaver

WDS TRIAL JUDGE Mr. Wendell Nope

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE If you think your dog is eligible to receive the AOE designation and award given by the GSDCA,

CONTACT the AOE Chairman, Helen Franklin, at 949/583-1097, [email protected],

or 2296 Via Puerta, Unit A, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637. The Chairman will provide a list of

requirements and details. AOE eligibility year runs from Sept.1, 2007 through Sept. 1, 2008.

Awards and recognition will be made at the National. CLOSING DATE SEPT. 1, 2008

SELECT EXCELLENT AWARD This award, an enhanced attachment to the Select Award, recognizes the superior, mature dog.

ELIGIBILITY: Champions with certified hips/elbows, OFA, OVC or SV “a” stamp Normal,

certified after the age of 24 mo., who are in competition for and receive the Select rating at the

National, any dog/bitch with certified hips/elbows entered in a non-regular class (Veterans) that

moves up to BOB competition, and Winners Dog/Winners Bitch who receive a Select rating at

the National. Mail or fax the following information to Chairman, Patty Szymczak,

1527 Mohawk Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60193. Phone: 630/980-4438 Fax: 630/529-7396

REQUIREMENTS: copies of dog’s hip and elbow certificates, name and address of current

owner, phone or fax number, and e-mail address. Questions? Call 630/980-4438 or

E-mail [email protected]. COMPLETE INFORMATION AND OFA DOCUMENTATION MUST

BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 15, 2008. ALL DOCUMENTATION SHALL REMAIN THE

PROPERTY OF THE GSDCA. NO FEE. After the closing date, dogs still awaiting certification

from that period until the National, as well as non-regular class winners and Winners Dog and

Bitch, may be entered for the Select Excellent Award. The required information must be given

to Chairman Patty Szymczak no later than 5:00 PM on the day before BOB judging. Be prepared with needed information as without proper ID, there can be no exceptions. Any

dog/bitch that has received the "Select Excellent" award (once their identifying information has

been recorded by the Chair) need not re-submit that information again, if the dog is entered at

subsequent National Specialties in competition for the Select rating, BUT they must notify the

Chair that their dog has been entered again.

SHOW CHAIRMAN

Nanci Nellis

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Assistant to the Chairman: Lea Ruggieri

Buildings and Grounds: Rick Orlowski

SHOW COMMITTEE Lea Ruggieri, Bob Braue, Judy & Ken Bryan, Olivia “Sam” Colvin, Gail Hardcastle,

Patty Korsch, Shirley & Allen Melvin, Tom Mesdag, Lori Nickeson, Gary Szymczak

BENCH SHOW COMMITTEE Chairman: William Burgraaf

Carmen Battaglia, Dan Dwier, LaMar Frederick,

Gail Hardcastle, Tom Mesdag, Nanci Nellis

PERFORMANCE CHAIRS Agility: Dan Weiss Herding: Sandy Moore

Obedience: Dalene McIntire Tracking: Lynn Goswick / Vickie Lewis

Rally: Dr. Leticia Alamia GSDCA Working Dog Sport: Dr. Judson Henderson SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT CHAIRS

Chief Steward: Irene Ferrant Assistant Chief Steward: Karin Wagner

Advertising/Catalog: Patty Szymczak

Announcers: Bob Dresher/ Tony Szcuka/ Gary Szymczak

Annual Meeting Registration: Dania Karloff/Patty Szymczak

Cash Register: Patty Korsch

Decorator: Sheryl Brockett

Dinner: Patty Korsch/Mary Tripp

Educational Liaison: Helen Gleason

First Aid Station: Jim York/Peggy Kurz

Futurity/Maturity: Amy Safdir

GSDCA-WDA Liaison: Tom Mesdag

Gold Page Luncheon: Joyce & Jack Eberts

Investigative: Dan Dwier/LaMar Frederick

Judges Hospitality/Transportation: Rita Chapman/ Rita Sandell

Judges Seminar: Diane Mehra

LIASIONS:

Hotels: Tom Mesdag/Bob Braue Performance: Lori Nickeson

National Promotions: Nanci Nellis

National Scribe: Erin Nellis

Opening Ceremonies/Presentations: Lea Ruggieri, Sam Colvin

Photographer/Action Performance: TBA

Photographer/Candid: TBA

Photographer/Official: TBA

Raffle: Cheryl Olson

Red Book: Liz Leschorn

Regional Club Parade: Joyce Eberts

Reservations: Patty Korsch/ Gail Hardcastle

Shipping & Receiving: Erin Nellis/Lea Ruggieri/Rick Orlowski

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS

Parade of Greats: Olivia" Sam" Colvin

Stud Dog/Brood Bitch: Ellie Carson

Sponsorships: Gail Hardcastle

Temperament: Jim York

Ticket Packet Pick-up: Liz Sottile

Trophy Coordinator: Shirley Melvin

Trophy Solicitation: Pam O’Dell

Vendors: Dania Karloff

Videographer: John Gibbons

Web Site: John Ayotte

Headquarters Hotels MCM Eleganté Hotel Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel & Suites 2355 I-10 South 3950 I-10 South at Walden Rd.

Beaumont, Texas 77705 Beaumont, Texas 77705

409/842-3600 409/842-5995

Special Rates: Standard $89/ Suite $139 Special Rates: $99 - $109

Pet Fee: $75 refundable Pet Fee: $30 non-refundable (2 dog limit)

Cut off date to get special rate 10/19/08 Cut off date to get special rate 10/13/08

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PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS AT OUR HEADQUARTERS HOTELS

Host Hotels Best Value Inn Econo Lodge Hilton Garden Inn

2525 North 11th

St. 50 I-10 North 3755 I-10

Beaumont, Texas Beaumont, Texas Beaumont, Texas

409/924-7300 409/835-8800 409/842-5646 Rate: $63.99 Rates: $70 & $80 Rate: $129

Pet Fee: $10 non-refundable Pet Fee: $25 non-refundable Pet Fee: $100 refundable

Per night Grass, free hot breakfast

Holiday Inn I-10 Midtown Knights Inn Motel Premier Inn & Suites 2095 N. 11

th

St. 4085 I-10 South 3715 College St.

Beaumont, Texas Beaumont, Texas Beaumont, Texas

409/892-2222 409/842-1111 409/832-2828

Rate: $79 Rates: $63.20 & $74.70 Rates: $55 & $65

Pet Fee: $25 non-refundable Pet Fee: $25 non-refundable Pet Fee: $25 refundable

Grass Lots of grass, next to truck stop Large rooms, little grass

ALL ROOMS PLUS TAX

Dog bathing facilities at the show site

AIR SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Round trip from Houston Intercontinental Airport to Beaumont

Shuttle Service CONTACT JOHN WALDROP 409/287-3940

PRICE $45.00 each way RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE (limited runs)

or use Sun Travel 888/898-2638 E-mail: http://www.suntravel.org/home.html

book your own shuttle (stretch SUV – will fit crates, limo, town car) and fill it with friends

FOR PEOPLE WITHOUT DOGS IT MAY BE EASIER TO FLY INTO BEAUMONT (Continental passengers receive discounted rates on flights from Houston to Beaumont)

Headquarters Hotels have free shuttles to/from Beaumont airport

RV PARKING At the show site... Call Ken Bryan at 713/697- 6327 or Alan Melvin at 409/769-6031

RATE: $35 a day for electric dry parking free

MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE SEND CHECKS TO KEN BRYAN

502 East Wellington, Houston, TX, 77076

AAA Vacuum Truck Service 409/769-9648 $22.50 each per visit with minimum of 10 RVs

PARKING AT FORD PARK BEGINS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD

Gulf Coast RV Resort 5175 Brooks Road, on Ford Park Grounds – 1/2 mile from Ford Arena

409/842-2285 toll free 866/410-7801 http://www.gulfcoastrvresort.net/default.htm

OFFICIAL CAR RENTAL COMPANY ENTERPRISE 800/736-8222

OUR EXCLUSIVE RESERVATION CODE: 0690313 PASSWORD: GER

For 15 passenger or cargo vans call Karen Scott 713/300-2818 E-mail: [email protected]

IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A GSDCA NATIONAL PARTICIPANT WHEN MAKING RESERVATIONS

COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULES Friday, November 7, 2008 (all meetings – Ford Arena Concourse, Liberty Room)

9-10 AM Public Relations/Public Education Committee (Cyndy Davis, Chair)

10-11 AM Futurity / Maturity Chairmen (Amy Safdir, Chair)

11 AM - 12 NOON Newsletter Editors (Dave Fritsche, Chair)

ANNUAL MEETING

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Thursday, November 6, 2008 8:00 PM

Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel, Austin Room

3950 I-10 South at Walden Rd., Beaumont 409/842-5995

All GSDCA members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting.

GOLD PAGE LUNCH Saturday, November 8, 2008 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Ford Arena Party Patio (Overlooking conformation ring)

Support your National by attending the Gold Page luncheon on Saturday. Tickets must

be pre-ordered - see page one (1) of this brochure. With your donation, you receive

a listing on the Gold Page in the catalog. For more information contact Patty Korsch Phone: 303/ 772-9521 E-mail: [email protected]

GSDCA BOARD MEETING Sunday, November 9, 2008 8:00 AM

Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel, Austin Room 3950 I-10 South at Walden Rd., Beaumont 409/842-5995

ANNUAL JUDGES EDUCATION SEMINAR Tuesday, Nov. 4

th 12 Noon – 5:00 PM & Wednesday, Nov. 5

th 8:00 AM – 12 Noon

Ford Arena VIP Room, 3rd floor (elevators available)

Advance Registration & Reserved Seating for Futurity/Maturity Finals: $45.00 includes a thorough discussion of the GSD Standard and "How to Conduct a

Temperament Evaluation of the GSD" by Jim York, Chair of the Temperament

Committee. Videos, slides and "hands on" demos for the Seminar on Tues. &

ringside mentoring for the Futurity/Maturity Finals on Wednesday

Presenters: Helen Gleason and Dr. Didier Ardoin

Deadline: October 1, 2008 or WHEN LIMIT OF 40 IS REACHED

Diane Mehra, Assistant Judges Education Chair Phone: 651/439-0215 Cell: 612/749-0126 E-mail: [email protected]

Make check payable to GSDCA National & send to Diane Mehra

4980 Neal Ave. N, Stillwater, MN 55082

NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE OF DEPARTED GSDCA MEMBERS On Saturday, a special tribute and remembrance will be made in honor of our departed

GSDCA Members. The year runs from August 29, 2007 – August 29, 2008. Please take a

moment to inform us of any GSDCA Member we have lost during the last National year.

Send all information to Patty Szymczak, 1527 Mohawk Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60193. Phone: 630/980-4438 Fax: 630/529-7396

DEADLINE FOR INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

REMINDER

It is important that we all do our best to maintain cleanliness with our dogs both at

hotels and the show site. There are ALWAYS designated areas for exercising your dogs.

Please help us be able to get hotels in the future. THERE WILL BE A EVENT COMMITTEE MEETING AND HEARING CONCERNING ANYONE WHO ABUSES ONE OF THE HOTELS.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE HOTELS AND YOUR CLUB

*** TWO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ***

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Wednesday, November 5, 2008 7:00 PM

MCM Eleganté Hotel, Grand Ballroom A & B

Form and Function Speaker: Patricia Trotter

Noted judge and breeder will speak on the form and function

of German Shepherd Dogs

How to Put on a Dog Show Speaker: Bobby Birdsong, Director of AKC Event Operations

The $35 attendee fee will be paid by the GSDCA. This AKC program is available

to one member from each of the first 35 clubs that apply for attendance.

For information or to register for “How to Put on a Dog Show” contact Dick Jones

Phone: 772/223-1776 E-mail: [email protected]

For information on “Form and Function” contact Helen Gleason

Phone: 727/424-4202 E-mail: [email protected]

THE GSD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION BENEFIT Friday, November 7, 2008

MCM Eleganté Hotel

The Benefit this year will be held one (1) hour after Conformation Judging on

Friday, November 7th

. Tickets may be pre-ordered – see page one (1) of this brochure.

For more information contact

Van Dukeman at 217/586-5039 or [email protected]

Tish Walker at 540/785-9292 or [email protected]

MEMBERS HOSPITALITY Tuesday, November 4, 2008 7:00 PM

Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel, Upper Atrium

3950 I-10 South at Walden Rd., Beaumont 409/842-5995

GSDCA Members please come visit with old friends and make new ones!

PERFORMANCE AWARD OF MERIT

If you think your dog is eligible to receive the PAM designation and award given by the GSDCA,

CONTACT the PAM Chairman, Lori Nickeson, at 541/382-7752, [email protected],

or 65960 SW 61st Street, Bend, OR, 97701. The Chairman will provide a list of

requirements and details. PAM eligibility year runs from Sept.1, 2007 through Sept. 1, 2008.

Awards and recognition will be made at the National. CLOSING DATE SEPT. 1, 2008

BREEDERS DIRECTORY Breeder’s Directory Listing--$10.00

Listings in alphabetical order under home state will appear in alphabetical order. Available services are listed by code.

DUE BY SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

KENNEL NAME ______________________________OWNER’S NAME _____________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP _____________________________

PHONE _______________ FAX________________CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY: A=Adults, P=Puppies, S=Stud

Service, H=Handling, G=Grooming, B=Boarding, T=Training, C=Confirmation, O=Obedience, K=Tracking, G=Agility, X=Schutzhund,

HR=Herding, R=Rescue, +=Signer of Breeders Code, *=Written Guarantee

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HANDLERS DIRECTORY $25.00 – Send Business Card if Available. DUE BY SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

NAME________________________________ADDRESS _____________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP ________________________PHONE___________E-MAIL_______________

WEBSITE ______________________________

BREEDERS WEBSITE DIRECTORY Breeder’s Website Directory Listing -- $20.00

Listings in alphabetical order under home state.

DUE BY SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

BREEDER NAME STATE KENNEL NAME WEBSITE E-MAIL ADDRESS

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

MEMBERS ADVERTISING Outside Back Cover $200.00

Inside Front Page $200 Inside Back Cover $200

Single Page $85.00 Half Page $50.00 Quarter Page $35.00

Double Page $150.00

Catalog advertising available to commercial advertisers – for rates & information contact Advertising Chairman Patty Szymczak

Ad size is 5 ” x 8 ” with a half-inch margin on all sides. Send copy & layout with instructions & CHECK (payment) to the Advertising Chairman. 8” x 10” glossy photos preferred. Copy must be

CLEAR. NO FAXES. Photos will be returned if accompanied by postage & return envelope. Special ad placements are limited to full page ONLY & on a first come basis. NO placements will be reserved

without receipt of full payment. Free cut on full-page only, otherwise additional fee of $8 if not camera ready. There will be a charge for reduction or enlargement of logos/artwork.

ALL AD PAYMENT DUE WITH AD COPY BY SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

NAME _______________________________________________________

ADDRESS ____________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP _______________________________________________

PHONE _____________________E-MAIL ___________________________

Questions? You can fax 630/529-7396

Make all checks payable to:

GSDCA National Specialty (U.S. Funds only- No foreign funds, credit cards) Mail all Breeder’s Directory, Handler’s Directory, Ad Copy & Photos with check to Patty Szymczak

1527 S. Mohawk Dr. Schaumburg, IL 60193 Home Phone: 630/980-4438 NO FAXES We hereby authorize the insertion of our ad in the 92cd Official National Specialty Catalog to be held October 2006. It is

further agreed that this order contains all the terms of the contract and is not subject to cancellation. ADS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PAYMENT

SIGNATURE

_______________________________________________________________________________________

GSDCA TEMPERAMENT TEST TUESDAY, November 4, 2008 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Entry fee: $35.00 per dog.

(Dog need not be entered in a regular class)

Entries will also be taken at ringside.

Please print neatly or type

Make temperament test check payable to: GSDCA National

Closing Date to Pre-register is October 1, 2008

Mail entries to Jim York 219 Menge Road Marengo, IL 60152 815/943-7191

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Breed GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG Sex MALE FEMALE___

Full Name of Dog ______________________________________________________________

Date of Birth ____________________ Registration Number _________________________

Sire ____________________________________________________________________________

Dam ___________________________________________________________________________

Name of Owner _________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________

City / State / Zip _______________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________________ E-mail ____________________________________

Entry will be acknowledged, time allowing. Additional entries may be taken the day of the test,

prior to the start of the test. Refunds will not be made for dogs not present the day of the test.

GSDCA is not responsible for any injuries or damage suffered by persons or animals

participating in the Temperament Test during, before, or after the actual test. By

acting as spectator and/or participating in any capacity, I waive any right or action

against the GSDCA and will hold the GSDCA harmless if any action, or lack of action

by my dog(s) or by me results in any action against the sponsoring Club(s).

SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry

_________________________________________________________________________________

Owner’s Name (PRINT) ___________________________________________________________

EARLY CLOSING DATE-ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 17, 2008– NO EXCEPTIONS

GSDCA PARADE OF SHEPHERD GREATS

(Friday, Nov. 7th

during lunch break) Requirements for participation: All entries must be SEVEN years of age by Sept. 1, 2008

with the EXCEPTION OF GV, GVX, ROM, PAM., AND AOE’S. 1. Former Grand Victors or Victrixes of U.S. or Canada

2. Select Dogs and Bitches (U.S. only)

3. ROM Sires and Dams

4. Champions with any advanced performance title, i.e. UD, AX, AXJ, HX, Sch III, TDX, VST

5. Any former Performance Victors and Victrixes, including Obedience, Herding, and Agility

(U.S. Only)

6. Performance Award of Merit dogs and bitches

7. Any Performance Champion, including Obedience, Herding, Agility, and Tracking (U.S. Only)

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8. Any Utility Dog (UD) with a title from any other performance event including Agility,

Herding, or Tracking

9. Schutzhund III dogs and bitches (trained in U.S. only)

10. Highest winning GSD as per AKC records indicating total number of dogs, any breed,

defeated in a given year

11. Any AOE Recipient

12. Former North American Siegers and Siegrens

13. Service Dogs: MUST PROVIDE VERIFIABLE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION AS PROOF

OR STATUS as recognized service dog at time of entry. Categories: a) Guide Dog

b) Mobility Assistance Dog c) Hearing Dog d) Seizure Assistance Dog

14. Certified Search & Rescue (SAR) Dogs. Requirements include:

a. Owner must provide a certificate from the SAR team as proof of completion of testing

for certification.

b. Owner must prove their dog was trained under the guidelines & standards of

National Association for Search & Rescue (NASAR)

c. Document showing proof of service (i.e. individual SAR team leader, public safety

agency representative, or any other agency)

d. Dog & handler should be in uniform at the Parade CATAGORIES: Cadaver Dogs (trained to find human remains), Wilderness Search

Dogs (trained to search for missing persons in the wild & in cities), Drowned Victim Recovery Dogs

(trained to work in and around water searching for human remains), Urban Search Dogs (trained to

search for victims of natural and man made disasters)

PLEASE SEND A SEVENTY- FIVE (75) WORD RESUME OF DOG’S ACCOMPLISMENTS AND AN 8” x 10” GLOSSY PHOTO (with Copyright Release)

SUITABLE FOR USE IN CATALOG. Resumes wil l be edited for reading at Presentation. NO ENTRY FEE

Please note the following restrictions: No dog may be presented in the Parade if it is a

color disqualified according to the Standard.

Rosettes MUST be picked up the day of the Parade, none will be mailed.

Mail all entries with photos to: Olivia “Sam” Colvin/ 4911 La Posada /

San Antonio, Texas 78233-6336. Phone: 210/654-0193 E-mail: [email protected]

Attach 75 Word Resume (please stay within word limit) NAME OF DOG & TITLE ____________________________________________________

OFA# _____________________________________________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH & REGISTRATION # _________________________________________

BREEDER _________________________________________________________________

SIRE ______________________________________________________________________

DAM ______________________________________________________________________

NAME OF OWNER __________________________________________________________

ADDRESS OF OWNER ______________________________________________________

TELEPHONE # ______________________ E-MAIL _______________________________

PHONETIC PRONUNCIATION OF DOG’S NAME _______________________________

Spell out titles (CD=Companion Dog, TD= Tracking Dog, etc.) This is for the announcer only

EARLY CLOSING DATE-ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 – NO EXCEPTIONS

GSDCA THIRTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL

STUD DOG & BROOD BITCH PRESENTATION CLASS Thursday, November 6, 2008

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: eligible to be present in this class: 2007 TOP TEN

Futurity/ Maturity Sires & Dams, all living Register of Merit Sires & Dams, and the progeny

of any ROM Sire or Dam still living as of Jan.1, 2008.

All living Sires must be present & represented by at least 3 progeny. All living Dams

must be present & represented by at least 2 progeny. If one of the Top Ten Futurity/

Maturity Sires or Dams is deceased, their winning progeny may be shown in this class.

[progeny must be Champions, Best or Best of Opposite Sex Futurity/Maturity winners,

major or major reserve winners.]

Owners of eligible Sires and Dams should contact the owners of all eligible progeny to encourage their participation in this prestigious class. Entries must

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be made by the owners of the progeny.

A LIST OF THE TOP TEN FUTURITY SIRES AND DAMS APPEARS ON THE REVERSE

SIDE OF THE ENTRY FORM.

Fill out form. Include all titles. Mail with four (4) generation pedigree & check to: Ellie Carson

P.O. Box 237, Monmouth, Oregon 97361

Phone: 503/838-0401 E-mail: [email protected]

The presentation class will during lunch on Thursday, November 6, 2008

NAME OF ROM SIRE OR DAM ________________________________________________

NAME OF FUTURITY/MATURITY SIRE OR DAM _______________________________

NAME OF PROGENY ENTERED _______________________________________________

SHOW AT WHICH YOUR MAJOR WIN, BEST OF BREED OR BEST OF OPPOSITE

SEX FUTURTITY/MATURITY WIN WAS OBTAINED. ____________________________

(Chairman must be able to confirm win before closing date)

Name of Owner ________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________

City / State / Zip ______________________________________________________________

Telephone ________________________________ E-mail ______________________________

ENTRY FEE $50.00 FOR STUD DOG/BROOD BITCH ONLY. Make checks payable

to GSDCA National Specialty (U.S. FUNDS ONLY)

DOGS NEED NOT BE ENTERED AT ANY CLASS IN THIS SHOW

All rosettes must be picked up the day of the event.

All entrants will receive confirmation by Oct. 1, 2008

TOP TEN FUTURITY SIRES & DAMS

Top Sires

Ch Kenlyn's Aries of HiCliff ROM

Ch Kismet's Sight For Sore Eyes ROM

Ch Witmer's Jamiroquai ROM

Hi Cliff Bronson Kaleef

Ch Mechanical Bull of Edan

Ch Greenwood's Achilles

Ch WAyside's Honkey Tonk Man

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Ch Welove Du Chien's Rollins ROM

Ch Braunhaus Samurai

Ch Marquis' Stealing The Show

Top Dams

Ch Kismet's Pretty Lies N Alibis ROM

Dezaray's Ultimate Desire

Ch Geor-Jan Lorien's Ice Castles ROM

Ch Kridler's Ruby V Highland Acre ROM

Sanbob's Genny Light

Karizma's Tanzania ROM

Ch Melana's Pandemonium ROM

Ch Mariner's Aria D'Arte

I've Got It All of Edan ROM

Ch Winsome's Bearitney Spears

CALLING ALL REGIONAL CLUBS

Dust off those club banners and join us for the Regional Club

Parade at the Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday, November 5th

For additional information contact:

Joyce Eberts 254/778-5795

E-mail: [email protected]

AKC TRACKING TRIAL Sunday, November 1, 2008

George Bush Park, Houston, Texas ALL BREEDS WITH PREFERENCE FOR GSD’s

TRACKING TRIAL CHAIRMAN: Lynn Goswick CO-CHAIRMAN: Vickie Lewis

Lynn E-mail: [email protected] Vickie E-mail: [email protected]

TRACKING TRIAL SECRETARY: Sandra Shayner

2189 Co. Rd. 206, Alvin, TX 77511

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Phone: 713/775-1319

TRACKING JUDGES Mr. Robert Brown Mrs. Linda Bryan Mr. Jeffery Shaver

TRACKS TD - limited to 4 and TDX - limited to 4

The Entry Form is included in the Premium List.

***Closing date for tracking entries – Oct. 15, 2008***

AKC OBEDIENCE TRIAL Friday, November 7, 2008

Ford Exhibit Hall (adjoining Ford Arena) FOR GSD’s ONLY

OBEDIENCE CHAIRMAN: Dalene McIntire Phone: 253/852-0605

E-mail: [email protected]

OBEDIENCE JUDGES Mrs. Linda Scanlon Mr. Kenneth Blanchard Mr. Floyd Harding

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Linda Booker, Nancy Brayton, Lori Nickeson, & Lee Smith

CLASSES OFFERED: Novice A & B, Open A & B, Utility A & B, Graduate Novice, Versatility,

Brace, Team, Veterans

The Entry Form will be included in the Premium List.

FIRST AID STATION

This year in Beaumont our EMS people on site will have a manned first aid station

near the conformation ring. See Jim York or Peggy Kurz

THE NATIONAL CUP

AKC WDS CHAMPIONSHIP TRIAL TO BE HELD DURING THE GSDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY

Friday, November 7 & Saturday, November 8, 2008 Friday : 8:00AM Ford Pavilion, Ford Park – Obedience & Protection

Saturday : 8:00AM Doguet’s Grass Farm, Beaumont – Tracking

ALL APPROVED WORKING BREEDS WITH PREFERENCE FOR GSD’s

TRIAL CHAIRMAN: Dr. Judson Henderson

Phone: 281/361-0486 E-mail: [email protected]

TRIAL SECRETARY: Bambi Whitman

Phone: 281/462-8601 E-mail: [email protected]

JUDGE: Mr. Wendell Nope

WDS Entries are limited to 15 dog/handler teams Entries close 6:00 PM, Wednesday, October 15, 2008

(Entries will be accepted in the order they are received and sent confirmation of entry)

Trial detai ls and entry information at www.gsdca.org under National Information Link

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AKC AGILITY TRIAL Wednesday, November 5, 2008 & Thursday, November 6, 2008

Ag Barn/Show Arena, Ford Park

FOR GSD’s ONLY

AGILITY TRIAL CHAIRMAN: Dan Weiss

Phone: 770/304-8230 E-mail: [email protected]

AGILITY TRIAL SECRETARY: June Ebert, June’s Agility Service,

Phone: 813/983-1997 E-mail:[email protected]

AGILITY JUDGE Ms. Bonnie McDonald

CLASSES OFFERED: Standard Novice A & B, Open, Excellent A & B

FAST, Novice, Open, Excellent

OPENING 7:00 AM, MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2008 CLOSING 6:00 PM, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008

The Entry Form is included in the Premium List.

Sanctioned “B” Agility Match Tuesday, October 16

th at 4:00 PM

Ag Barn/Show Arena, Ford Park

Judge: Dolores Weiss

For more information and an entry form contact June Ebert at [email protected] or

813/983-1997

We’re looking for a few good men (and women) to be stewards for Agility. You don’t have to have prior experience to volunteer. Come learn more about

one of the fastest growing performance sports.

AKC HERDING TRIAL Saturday, Nov. 1, Sunday, Nov. 2, and Monday, Nov. 3, 2008

End Gate Ranch, Ferris, Texas

OPEN TO ALL BREEDS – GSD’s HAVE PRIORITY

TRIAL CHAIRMAN: Sandy Moore Phone: 775/265-3746 E-mail: [email protected]

TRIAL SECRETARY: Kathe Brennan Phone: 817/832-7340

6001 Springwood Dr., Arlington, TX. 76001 E-mail: [email protected]

JUDGES Ms. Sheryl McDonald (TX) Ms. Carol Wolfram (WA) Ms. Ann Marie Ely (CT)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Virginia Bailey, Doris Estabrook, Terri Jones, Rosemary Joralemon, Dorothy Linn,

Kelly Malone, Diane Roberts, Jennifer Root, Linda Rorem, Vicki Roye,

Karen Weidenbener, Nancy Webb, and Sharon White

COURSES OFFERED Each Day: Course A, B, C, PT, and HT

ENTRY FEES

A & B Courses and Tests - $45.00 C Course - $75.00

HOTELS THAT TAKE DOGS Super 8-Hutchins - 972/ 225-8088 (10 miles) $10 per dog Ennis Inn-Ennis - 972/ 875-9656 (15 miles) $10 per dog

Super 8-Waxahachie - 972/ 938-9088 (20 miles) $10 per day-limit 2 dogs

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Red Roof Inn-DeSoto - 800/ 423-7846 (25 miles) pet friendly LaQuinta-Dallas - 214/ 361-8200 (25 miles) under 50 lbs-no charge

La Quinta-Arlington - 817/ 640-4142 (30 miles) under 50 lbs-no charge

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PREMIUM LIST CONTACT

Sandy Moore or Kathe Brennan Trial detai ls at www.katheb.com under National Information Link

Herding Trial Premium Lists will be mailed in August 2008

HERDING INSTINCT TEST AT THE NATIONAL Friday, November 7

th

The GSDCA will host a herding instinct test on the show grounds

Look for an entry form in your Premium l ist.

For information contact Kathe Brennan Phone:817/832-7340 E-mail: [email protected]

AKC RALLY OBEDIENCE TRIAL Thursday, November 6, 2008

Ford Exhibit Hall (adjoining Ford Arena)

FOR GSD’s ONLY

Rally Chairman: Dr. Leticia Alamia Phone 936/873-9973 E-mail: [email protected]

RALLY JUDGE Mrs. Linda Scanlon

CLASSES OFFERED:

Novice A & B, Advanced A & B, Excellent A & B

The Entry Form is included in the Premium List

***INDEX OF SPECIAL NOTICES***

ASKING FOR MEMBER HELP: Contact Special Liaisons, Tom Mesdag at

503/ 585-8500 or Bob Braue at 901/755-2555 if you would like to be involved

with your National up close and personal. To learn how you can help, contact

Bob as soon as possible.

INVITATION TO REGIONAL SPECIALTY CLUBS: The Regional Club Recognition

Parade will be part of the Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday, November 5, 2008.

If you have any questions please contact the Parade Chairman.

Chairman: Joyce Eberts Phone: 254/778-5795 E-mail: [email protected]

RV PARKING ON SITE: At the show site there are a limited number of spaces with electricity & unlimited

spaces for dry parking. RESERVATIONS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE. (see page 4 for pricing) Send

checks to Ken Bryan, 502 East Wellington, Houston, TX, 77076. Cut off date October 1, 2008. Please

remember to fill your

fuel tank before parking. Parking is not available until Monday, November 3rd.

For more information call Ken Bryan - 713/697- 6327 or Alan Melvin - 409/769-6031

2008 RED BOOKS: You may reserve your copy of the Red Book for $25.00 (see the

order form on page one (1) of this brochure). The price at the Show will be $30.00.

All preordered Red Books MUST be picked up at the Show. They will NOT be

mailed. Chairman: Liz Leschorn, 714/778-1989 or E-mail: [email protected]

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GROOMING AREA: You may rent a stall adjacent to the show arena for grooming.

One bag of shavings will be included in the stall rental price. There will be

bathing facilities for dogs. To rent a stall, refer to the order form on page one (1)

of this brochure. There are NO nighttime security personnel on site.

NO DOGS will be allowed to remain in the building overnight.

VENDORS: Vendors will be able to set up Tuesday, November 4th between

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Contact Vendor Chairman Dania Karloff at 757/482-3966

or E-mail [email protected] for additional information.

50/50 RAFFLE: You may pre-purchase tickets for the 50/50 Raffle from Cheryl

Olson, Raffle Chairman. Tickets will also be sold at the National. You do not have

to be present to win. For additional information or to pre-purchase tickets contact

Cheryl Olson at 315/696-5687 or E-mail [email protected]

IMPORTANT EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Entry Verification, ineligible entries: In cases of wrong entries at the National and at Futurities, the owners and

handlers of such dogs found to be ineligible by the AKC, will be officially reprimanded by a notice in The Review.

Their names will appear in The Review for ineligible entries and they will be assessed a charge and must reimburse the

GSDCA for all expenses incurred for any charges made necessary due to the ineligibility of the entry up to a

maximum of $500.00. This would include all expenses such as charges of videotapes, secretarial costs, trophies and

ribbons.

TROPHY PLEDGE FORM TROPHIES FOR THE 2008 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW

AGILITY

Regular Standard Classes

Novice A Novice B Open

Excellent A Excellent B

Preferred Standard Classes

Novice Open

Excellent A Excellent B

REGULAR PRIZES

(TWO TRIALS)

Regular Classes

1st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

Preferred Classes

1st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

Jumpers with Weaves

Novice A Novice B Open

Excellent A Excellent B

Preferred Jumpers with Weaves

Novice Open

Excellent A Excellent B

REGULAR PRIZES

(TWO TRIALS)

Jumpers with Weaves

1st

- $25

SPECIAL PRIZES

(Based on two day combined score

from Reg. Stan. Classes)

High Combined Score in Excel. Reg.

Stan. & Excel. Reg. Stan. JWW

Jumpers

(Agility Victor/Victrix) - $300

High Scoring Dog - $125

High Scoring CH - $35

High Scoring Rescue - $35

CONFORMATION

6-9 mo. Puppy Dog & Bitch

9-12 mo. Puppy Dog & Bitch

12-18 mo. Dog & Bitch

Novice Dog & Novice Bitch

Bred-By Dog & Bred-By Bitch

Am. Bred Dog & Am. Bred Bitch

Open Dog & Open Bitch

Veteran (7-9 yr.) Dog & Bitch

Veteran (9 yr. & up) Dog& Bitch

REGULAR PRIZES

1st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

SPECIAL PRIZES

Best of Breed - $450

Best of Opposite Sex - $400

Best Puppy - $125

Best of Opposite Puppy - $100

Winners Dog/Bitch - $125 each

Res. Win. Dog/Bitch-$100 each

FUTURITY / MATURITY

Futurity Winner - $125

Maturity Winner - $125

Futurity BOS - $75

Maturity BOS - $75

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

Best Junior Handler

Novice Junior, Inter. & Senior

Open Junior, Inter. & Senior

REGULAR PRIZES

1st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

SPECIAL PRIZE

Best Junior Handler - $100

OBEDIENCE

Novice A & B Open A & B

Utility A & B Versatility

Grad. Novice Veterans

Brace Team

REGULAR PRIZES

1st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

SPECIAL PRIZES

High Combined Score in Open B &

Utility

(Obed. Victor/Victrix) - $450

High Scoring Dog - $125

High Scoring CH - $30

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High Scoring Rescue - $30

High Scoring w/Tracking Title $30

High Scoring w/Herding Title $30

Hi. Scoring Junior (under 18) $30

Hi. Scoring Senior (over 60) $30

First Team - $50

RALLY

Novice A & B

Advanced A & B

Excellent A & B

REGULAR PRIZES

1st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

SPECIAL PRIZES

High Scoring CH - $35

High Scoring Rescue - $35

High Scoring w/Herding Title $35

TRACKING

TD – 4 tracks

TDX – 4 tracks

Each passing Team - $25

WORKING DOG SPORT

WDS 1 WDS 2 WDS 3

REGULAR PRIZES

1st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

SPECIAL PRIZES

High in Trial - $350

High in Tracking - $35

High in Obedience - $35

High in Protection - $35

TROPHY DONATIONS WITH PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

Trophies are quality silver plate. Donors will be listed in the catalog on a first request – first listed basis,

so list first, second, and third choices.

TROPHY DESIRED: Category (please circle) Agility Conformation Fut/Mat Herding Juniors Obedience Rally Tracking WDS

First Choice ________________________________________________________ $________

Second Choice ______________________________________________________ $________

Third Choice _______________________________________________________ $________

Any amount donated will be gratefully accepted & added to our Trophy Fund.

Your name and/or kennel name as you wish to be listed: Name ___________________________________________________________________________

Street ___________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________________

Make check payable to THE GSDCA NATIONAL (U.S. funds only)

Chairman – Pam O’Dell / PO Box 268, Bush St., #2707, San Francisco, CA 94104 206/778-3170

[email protected]

MAIL DONATION TO THE PROPER LIAISON FOR EACH EVENT

Agility: Pam O’Dell 206/778-3170 Tracking: Lea Ruggieri 817/431-9163

Conf/Fut/Mat/Jr: Pam O’Dell 206/778-3170 Herding: Jennifer Root 925/458-4150

Obedience: Linda Booker 318/641-9877 Rally: Dr. Leticia Alamia 936/873-9973 WDS Sport: Christie Hale 409/474-0505

TROPHY PLEDGE FORM TROPHIES FOR THE 2008 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW

AGILITY

Regular Standard Classes

Novice A Novice B Open

Excellent A Excellent B

Preferred Standard Classes

Novice Open

Excellent A Excellent B

REGULAR PRIZES

(TWO TRIALS)

Regular Classes 1

st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

Preferred Classes

1st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

Jumpers with Weaves

Novice A Novice B Open

Excellent A Excellent B

Preferred Jumpers with Weaves

Novice Open

Excellent A Excellent B

REGULAR PRIZES (TWO TRIALS)

Jumpers with Weaves

1st

- $25

SPECIAL PRIZES

(Based on two day combined score from

Reg. Stan. Classes) High Combined Score in Excel. Reg. Stan.

& Excel. Reg. Stan. JWW Jumpers

(Agility Victor/Victrix) - $300

High Scoring Dog - $125

High Scoring CH - $35

High Scoring Rescue - $35

WORKING DOG SPORT

WDS 1 WDS 2 WDS 3 REGULAR PRIZES WDS 1, 2, & 3

1st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

SPECIAL PRIZES

High in Trial - $350

CONFORMATION

6-9 mo. Puppy Dog & Bitch

9-12 mo. Puppy Dog & Bitch

12-18 mo. Dog & Bitch

Novice Dog & Novice Bitch

Bred-By Dog & Bred-By Bitch

Am. Bred Dog & Am. Bred Bitch

Open Dog & Open Bitch

Veteran (7-9 yr.) Dog & Bitch

Veteran (9 yr. & up) Dog& Bitch

REGULAR PRIZES 1

st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

SPECIAL PRIZES

Best of Breed - $450

Best of Opposite Sex - $400

Best Puppy - $125

Best of Opposite Puppy - $100

Winners Dog/Bitch - $125 each

Res. Win. Dog/Bitch-$100 each

FUTURITY / MATURITY

Futurity Winner - $125

Maturity Winner - $125

Futurity BOS - $75

Maturity BOS - $75

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

Best Junior Handler

Novice Junior, Inter. & Senior

Open Junior, Inter. & Senior

REGULAR PRIZES

1st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

SPECIAL PRIZE Best Junior Handler - $100

OBEDIENCE

Novice A & B Open A & B

Utility A & B Versatility

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Grad. Novice Veterans

Brace Team

REGULAR PRIZES

1st - $50 2

nd - $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

SPECIAL PRIZES

High Combined Score in

Open B & Utility

(Obed. Victor/Victrix) - $450

High Scoring Dog - $125

High Scoring CH - $30

High Scoring Rescue - $30

High Scoring w/Tracking Title $30

High Scoring w/Herding Title $30

Hi. Scor. Jr. Hand. (under 18) $30

Hi. Scor. Sr. Hand. (over 60) $30

First Team - $50

RALLY

Novice A & B

Advanced A & B

Excellent A & B

REGULAR PRIZES

1st

- $50 2nd

- $40

3rd

- $30 4th

- $20

SPECIAL PRIZES

High Scoring CH - $35

High Scoring Rescue - $35

High Scoring w/Herding Title $35

TRACKING

TD – 4 tracks

TDX – 4 tracks

Each passing Team - $25

High in Tracking - $35

High in Obedience - $35

High in Protection - $35

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TROPHY DONATIONS WITH PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

Trophies are quality silver plate. Donors will be listed in the catalog on a first request – first listed basis, so list first, second, and third choices.

TROPHY DESIRED: Category (please circle) Agility Conformation Fut/Mat Herding Juniors Obedience Rally Tracking WDS

First Choice ________________________________________________________ $________

Second Choice ______________________________________________________ $________

Third Choice ______________________________________________________ $________

Any amount donated will be gratefully accepted & added to our Trophy Fund.

Your name and/or kennel name as you wish to be listed:

Name __________________________________________________________________

Street __________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip __________________________________________________________________

Make check payable to THE GSDCA NATIONAL (U.S. funds only)

Chairman – Pam O’Dell / 268 Bush St #2707., Snohomish, WA 98290 206-778-3170

[email protected]

MAIL DONATION TO THE PROPER LIAISON FOR EACH EVENT

Tracking: Lea Ruggieri 817 / 431-9163 Conf/Fut/Mat/Jr: Pam O’Dell 206/778-3170

Herding: Jennifer Root 925 / 458-4150

Rally: Leticia Alamia 936 / 873-9973 WDS Sport: Christie Hale 409/4740505

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