Event #2017290901 / 03 & 2017290902 / 04Entries Close: 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016. After which time entries cannot beaccepted, canceled, altered or substituted as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show rules

PREMIUM LIST

Great Dane Club of Mid-Florida(Licensed by the American Kennel Club)

Specialty Shows(unbenched)

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Two Shows in One Day

AKC NATIONAL OWNER HANDLER SERIES - BOTH SHOWS

4-6 PUPPY COMPETITION - SECOND SHOW ONLY

Dog Show Tour / New Exhibitor Briefing -Between Shows

All Judging will be held outdoors.

Show Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Florida Classic Park

5360 Lockhart Rd.

Brooksville, FL 34602

CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules & regulations. JAMES CROWLEY, Secretary

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OFFICERS

Ila Minton........................................................................................................President

Nikki Riggsbee.........................................................................................Vice-President

Nikki Riggsbee.................................................................................................Treasurer

Kathleen Fennell............................................................................................. Secretary

P O Box 3046, North Ft Myers, FL 33918 239-09-8052

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jody Hill (’17), Jack Riggsbee (‘17"), Debbi Jones (’18), Logan Rees (’18),

Kara Florek (‘19) & Mindy Alfaro (‘19)

Nikki Riggsbee................................................ Delegate to GDCA

SHOW COMMITTEE

Nikki Riggsbee.............................................................................................Show Chair

3412 Blowing Oak St, Valrico, FL 33596 813-654-3412 nriggsbee@aol.com

Show Secretary

Susan Gordon - 9122 Trevarthon, Orlando, FL 32817.

Fax to - 877-667-4304; e-mail - gordonsetters@earthlink.net

407-421-1588 or 407-657-0733

website - www.gordonshowsec.info - online entry available

Debbi Jones..........................Trophies Jack Riggsbee....,......Chief Ring Steward

Sharon Porter.................. Advertising Mindy Alfaro/Sharon Porter.............Food

Kathleen Fennell.......................Raffle Jack Riggsbee..............Judges’ Hospitality

Logan Rees...................Raffle Tickets Sharon Porter......................Catalog Ads

All Club Members................Grounds

All Officers & Members of the Board

JUDGES AND THEIR ASSIGNMENTS

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Mr. Jason Hoke....................................................................314 S Midvale Blvd., Madison, WI 53705

Regular & Non-Regular Classes

Mr. Neil O’Sullivan.........................................................................22760 Laredo Tr, Adel IA 50003

Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes

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Ms. Lois Arrowsmith...........................................................P O Box 67, Cooroy, Queensland, AUS

Regular & Non-Regular Classes / 4-6 mo Beginner Puppy

Show Photographer Veterinarian (on call)

Don Meyer Dr. Karen Taylor Sorensen

3628 Dunn Spring Rd 22273 Cortez Blvd.

Labadie, MO 63055 Brooksville, FL 34601

(636)239-1402 (352)796-7559

Emergency Veterinarian

Animal Emergency Of Hernando - 3496 Deltona Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606 352-666-0904

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Entry FeeWhen a dog is entered in more than one class, the highest priced class is considered the first entry

(includes $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee & a $.50 AKC Registration recording fee) Separate fee for

each dog, each day.

First entry of each dog........................................................................................................$30.00

Additional entry of same dog, unless otherwise specified............................................$ 25.00

Puppy, Veteran & Bred By Exhibitor classes......................................................................$ 25.00

Sweepstakes, Veterans Sweepstakes classes, 4-6 mo Beginner Puppy.................................$ 15.00

Breed Classes for all showsREGULAR CLASSES: (Same classes for Bitches)

Puppy Dog (6-9 mos) Bred-By Exhibitor Dog Open Dog (Brindle)

Puppy Dog (9-12 mos) American Bred Dog Open Dog (Fawn)

Junior Dog (12-18 mos) Open Dog (Black) Open Dog (Harlequin)

Amateur/Owner/Handler Open Dog (Blue) Open Dog (Mantle)

Best of Breed Competition

NOTE: Novice Classes are not offeredNON-REGULAR CLASSES: (Same classes for Bitches - May be spayed or neutered - Winners of these

classes will compete for Best of Breed)

Veteran Dog (6-8 yrs) Veteran Dog (8 yrs & over)

SweepstakesThe Sweepstakes is open to all Great Danes who are 6 months and under 18 months of age on the

day of the show. All dogs entered in Sweepstakes must also be entered in a Regular Class.

Sweepstakes will be judged prior to the Regular Classes. Indicate “Sweepstakes”, sex and age

division on the regular entry form under Additional Classes.

Classes - Same classes for Bitches

6-9 mo Puppy Dog 9-12 mo Puppy Dog 12-15 mo Junior Dog 15-18 mo Junior Dog

Best Puppy in Sweepstakes will be selected from First Place Winners of 6-9 mo Puppy Dogs, 6-9

mo Puppy Bitches, 9-12 mo Puppy Dogs, & 9-12 mo Puppy Bitches

Best Junior in Sweepstakes will be selected from First Place Winners of 12-15 mo Junior Dogs, 12-

15 mo Junior Bitches, 15-18 mo Junior Dog, 15-18 mo Junior Bitches

Best In Sweepstakes will be selected from Best Puppy in Sweepstakes & Best Junior in

Sweepstakes.

Prize Money

35% of all entry fees will be retained by the club for expenses. The remainder will be divided as

follows: Best in Sweepstakes......................................15%

First....................................20% Third.................................10%

Second................................15% Fourth................................5%

Veteran SweepstakesThe Veteran Sweepstakes will be open to all Great Danes who are 6 year of age & over on the day

on the show. Dogs entered in Veteran Sweepstakes need not be entered in a Regular Class.

Neutered dogs & spayed bitches may be entered. Indicate “Veteran Sweepstakes” & the age

division on the entry form.

Classes - Same classes for Bitches

6 -8 yrs Dogs 8 & over Dogs

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Best in Veteran Sweepstakes will be selected from First Place Winners of 6-8 yr Dogs, 6-8 yrs

Bitches, 8 & over Dogs & 8 & over Bitches. ONLY First Place will be placed, all other

entries will be placed second.

Prize Money

35% of all entry fees will be retained by the club for expenses. The remainder will be divided as

follows: Best in Sweepstakes.....................................15%

First....................................20% Second.............................10%

Second................................10% Second.............................10%

4 - 6 months Beginner Puppy

Dog & Bitches will be judged togetherEntry Requirements:

1. The Four to Six Month Puppy competition shall be for the Great Dane that are four months of

age & over but under six months on the day of the competition.

2. AKC registration number or an AKC litter number will be required for entry.

3. All entrants are to be vaccinated (including rabies) in accordance with their veterinarian’s

protocol.

Ribbon Prizes

Regular Classes:First Place...........Blue Ribbon Third Place..........Yellow Ribbon

Second Place.......Red Ribbon Fourth Place.........White Ribbon

Non-Regular Classes: Sweepstakes, & BreedFirst Place............Rose Ribbon Third Place....Light Green Ribbon

Second Place......Brown Ribbon Fourth Place.............Gray Ribbon

(First Place only will be awarded in Sweepstakes Veterans Classes)

Winners.......................................................................P urple Rosette

Reserve Winners...............................................P urple/White Rosette

Best of Winners....................................................Blue/W hite Rosette

Best of Breed.......................................................P urple/Gold Rosette

Best of Opposite Sex.............................................Red/W hite Rosette

Select..............................................................Lt. Blue/W hite Rosette

Best of Breed - NOHS.................................................Maroon Rosette

Best Puppy In Sweepstakes....................................P ink/Rose Rosette

Best Junior In Sweepstakes...........................Green/Dk Green Rosette

Best In Sweepstakes..............................................P ink/Green Rosette

Best In Veteran Sweepstakes...............................Pink/Green Rosette

Best 4-6 mo Puppy......................................................Orang e Rosette

Best Opposite Sex to Best 4-6 mo Puppy..................Lavender Rosette

TrophiesAll trophies are being donated through the generosity of members and friends

of Great Dane Club of Mid-Florida. Trophies must be claimed day of show.

None will be mailed. List of Donors will be listed in the catalog.

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BEST OF BREED - Great Dane Tote Bag w/ Show Supplies

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX - Great Dane Tote Bag w/ Show Supplies

BEST OF WINNERS -Water Bucket w/Plush Toy

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SELECT DOG / SELECT BITCH - Water Bucket w/Plush Toy

BEST OF BREED-NOHS - Travel Mug

WINNERS DOG / WINNERS BITCH - Great Dane Tote Bag w/ Show Supplies

RESERVE WINNERS DOG / RESERVE WINNERS BITCH - Water Bucket w/Plush Toy

FIRST Place - Plush Toy

SECOND Place - FOURTH Place in each class - Treat Bag

Puppy SweepstakesBEST IN SWEEPSTAKES - Great Dane Etching by Walker Works

BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPSTAKES / BEST JUNIOR IN SWEEPSTAKES - Plush Toy

FIRST Place - FOURTH Place - Plush Toy

Veteran Sweepstakes

BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPSTAKES - $15.00 PetSmart Gift Card

FIRST Place - SECOND Place - Plush Toy

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BEST OF BREED – Great Dane Etching by Walker Works

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX – Great Dane Etching by Walker Works

BEST OF WINNERS – $25.00 PetSmart Gift Card

SELECT DOG / BITCH - Great Dane Etching by Walker Works

BEST OF BREED-NOHS - Great Dane Etching by Walker Works

WINNERS DOG / BITCH - Great Dane Etching by Walker Works

RESERVE WINNERS DOG / BITCH - Great Dane Etching by Walker Works

FIRST Place - Plush Toy

SECOND Place - FOURTH Place in each class - Treat Bag

4-6 mo Beginner Puppy

BEST 4-6 mo BEGINNER PUPPY - Plush Toy

The Great Dane Club of Mid-Florida reserves the right to substitute trophies

equal to or greater than the value of the above mentioned trophies.

COMPLEMENTARY lunch will be offered to exhibitors between specialties

Catalog Advertising

Deadline for advertising is December 21, 2016

Full Page (4 ½ x 7 ½) w/1 photo $ 25.00 / Color $ 50.00

Additional photo $ 10.00

Half Page (4 ½ x 3 3/4) $ 15.00

Make checks payable to Susan Gordon. Please send your ad copy and payments to:

Susan Gordon - 9122 Trevarthon, Orlando, FL 32817 gordonsetters@earthlink.net.

For more information contact -Susan Gordon 407-657-0733.

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Accommodations

Days Inn - 6320 Windmere Rd., Brooksville, FL 34602. (1/4th mi from I-75)

Call (352) 796-9486 for reservations. Special club rate $59.00 without a dog; $65.00

with a dog, plus a one time pet fee $ 25, plus tax. Make sure you mention the

GREAT DANE Special club rate.

PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG OR YOU WILL BE INVITED TO LEAVE! Dogs must be crated in rooms.

RV Parking

RV reservations: See all-breed premium lists for details.

Daily reserved parking (not overnight): See all breed premium lists for details.

Directions To Show Site

From North/South: Take I-75 to Exit #301. West to Lockhart Rd. South to site.

Notice to Exhibitors

CLOSING DATE for entries: 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016 after which

time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered, or substituted.

MAIL ENTRIES TO: Susan Gordon, 9122 Trevarthon, Orlando, FL 32817. Make all

checks and money orders payable to: Susan Gordon

On-Line Entries available at www.gordonshowsec.info

FAX ENTRIES-877-667-4304. Both sides of entry form must be faxed Visa/MasterCard number and

expiration date, as well as the printed cardholder's name must be included. Fax entries must be

received by the closing hour/date. Fax fee: $4.00 per entry in addition to entry fee. Credit charge

will be from the “Poodle Corral”.

TELEPHONE, TELEGRAPH AND UNSIGNED ENTRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.

Entry fee shall not be refunded in the event a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by the

Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee.

Entries not on official AKC ENTRY FORMS and photocopies of the Entry Forms without the

Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Errors on entry blanks: Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms whomever

may make such errors and no entry fee will be refunded in event such errors or cancellation of

entries after the published closing date.

The show site will be open to exhibitors at 7:00 a.m. Consult judging program for time of judging.

There will be no space provided for unentered dogs.

Selling dogs: Will not be allowed on the show grounds.

A $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee and a Recording Fee of 50 cents will be required for each dog

entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial, or Tracking Test. This Recording

Fee is to be collected by the Show-giving club and paid to the American Kennel Club. If a dog is

entered in more than one class in the show, the Recording Fee is to be collected on the first entry

only. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 14, Section 2.).

All dogs present must be held on leash except when in the exercising area or crated.

Dogs must be ready for judging. The Club will not be responsible or obligated to furnish any

service for notifying exhibitors or their agents of Breed or Class judging. Judges need not wait for

any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs

in the judging rings.

CASH PRIZES will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must

be made in the ring before judging of that breed is over, and the Show Secretary's Office advised

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at once. The Show Secretary and Show-giving Club disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the

judging of the breed is over.

Non-Regular Breed Classes for single dog entries to be judged after Winners but before Best of

Breed. These classes must be divided by sex. Veterans Class (Breed or Obedience) - For dogs and

bitches at least 6 years of age .

No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any condition as to its

acceptance.

Judging schedule and map to the show site will be mailed as soon as possible after the closing of

entries.

The Show-giving Club, Show Secretary, their agents, employees, etc. assume no responsibility for

any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, guests or any of their dogs, or

property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children.

NOTICE: You are responsible for damage in your room. Clean up after your dogs and repair any

grassy areas your dog may dig up. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED WITH A POSSIBLE FINE AS WELL AS

A POSSIBLE BENCH HEARING.

Dinner at Monticello’s

after the specialties

31150 Cortez Blvd. (Hwy 50)

Brooksville, FL

Pizzas, Calzone, Spaghetti, Lasagna,

Ravioli to name a few Menu Items

Meet 1 hour after the end of the second show

Dutch Treat

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TEN All Breed Shows

January 12-22, 2017

at Florida Classic Park

- same site as specialities. Superintendent - MB-F, www.infodog.com

1/12 *Hernando KC - Joseph Smith

1/13 *Clearwater KC - Carl Gene Liepmann

1/14 *Pasco KC - Eric Ringle**

1/15 *Tampa Bay KC - Garry Newton

1/16 *Manatee KC - Stephen Arrowsmith**

1/18 *Hernando KC - Helene Nietsch

1/19 *Pasco KC - Sioux Forsyth- Green

1/20 *Tampa Bay KC - Judith Voran

1/21 *Clearwater KC - Bruce E Voran

1/22 Manatee KC - Lynette Pizzino**

** Supported Entries

* NOHS

4-6 Puppy Competition at both Manatee shows

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Great Dane Club of Mid-Florida

January 10, 2017Florida Classic Park, Brooksville, FL

____ AM w/Sweeps #2017290901 ____ PM w/4-6 Beg Puppy #2017290902/04

Entry Fees: First entry of each dog $30.00; Additional entry of same dog, unless otherwisespecified $ 25.00; Puppy, Bred By Exhibitor & Veteran classes $ 25.00; Sweepstakes &Veterans Sweepstakes classes $ 15.00; 4-6 mo Beginner Puppy $15.00. Entries Close: 12:00p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Mail Entries to Susan Gordon, 9122 Trevarthon,Orlando, FL 32817 Make Checks payable to: Susan Gordon

GREAT DANE

NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

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Great Dane Club of Mid-Florida

January 10, 2017Florida Classic Park, Brooksville, FL

____ AM w/Sweeps #2017290901 ____ PM w/4-6 Beg Puppy #2017290902/04

Entry Fees: First entry of each dog $30.00; Additional entry of same dog, unless otherwisespecified $ 25.00; Puppy, Bred By Exhibitor & Veteran classes $ 25.00; Sweepstakes &Veterans Sweepstakes classes $ 15.00; 4-6 mo Beginner Puppy $15.00. Entries Close: 12:00p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Mail Entries to Susan Gordon, 9122 Trevarthon,Orlando, FL 32817 Make Checks payable to: Susan Gordon

GREAT DANE

NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

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