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#2020132401 (Conf & Ob) #2020132402 (4-6 Mo) #2020132403 (Rally)

ENTRIES CLOSE: 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 AT SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE

After Which Time Entries Cannot Be Accepted, Cancelled or Substituted EXCEPT as Provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules.

PREMIUM LIST

THE POTOMAC VALLEY GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB, INC.

51st Independent Specialty Show and Obedience & 21st Rally Trial (Unbenched) (Licensed by the American Kennel Club)

HOWARD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

2210 Fairgrounds Road

West Friendship, Maryland 21794 All judging will be held indoors

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020

SHOW HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. INDOORS FOR GOLDEN RETRIEVERS ONLY

American Kennel Club Certification Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.

Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary

Don't Miss - Maryland Sporting Dog Shows – February 28 -

All Breed Obedience & Rally

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Breed Obedience & Rally; Sporting Breed Conformation

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OFFICERS OF THE POTOMAC VALLEY GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB, INC. President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …... . . . . . . . Beth Sokohl Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betsy Harringer Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clayton Kilrain Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Sipola

2638 Hobbs Road, Glenwood, MD 21738

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Amy Brown Ken Wiedel Ann Strathern Pat Kavanagh Gary Neubaum

SHOW COMMITTEE Cindy Partridge, Chairperson 12824

Canova Dr, Manassas, VA 20112 Cell: (703) 216-9939 E-Mail: firestargold@outlook.com

Cindy Williamson Belinda Gosnell Sharon Kilrain

Karen Schumaker and Mary Owens, Obedience/Rally Chairpersons (all

officers & directors of the club)

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Chief Conformation Steward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Breyer Chief Obedience Steward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Kavanagh Decorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Shumaker Trophies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger Armstrong Trophy Donations . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy Williamson Baskets/Raffles . . . . . . . . . . . … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belinda Gosnell

PHOTOGRAPHER David Sombach Photography

P. O. Box 6506, Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 994-5721 www.davidsombach.com

Only the official photographer may be in the ring to take win pictures

VETERINARIAN (ON CALL) 24 HOUR ANIMAL EMERGENCY CLINIC Seibel Veterinary Emergency Services Emergency Veterinary Clinic Westminster, MD 32 Mellor Avenue 301-639-8766 Catonsville, MD 21228

(410) 788-7040

To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline 877-252-3229.

Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians'recommendationto assure theirdogsare free ofinternalandexternal parasites, any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations.

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JUDGES Mrs. Shelley Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6032 Bowater Crossing, Hillsborough, NC 27278

SWEEPSTAKES Ms. Maureen Shaughnessy DVM . . . . . . . . . … . W168 N11318 Western Ave., Germantown, WI 53022

CONFORMATION & 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY ATTRACTION Ms. Natalie Hollinger* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 South Cameron Street, Sterling, VA 20164

Junior Showmanship Mr. William Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……………. . . . . . . . . . . 131 Fales Road, Cheshire, MA 01225

OBEDIENCE: All Classes Ms. Diane Stout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … ……. . . . . . . 132 Summit Avenue, Langhorne PA 19047

Rally: All Classes *Provisional/Permit Judge - See assignments

RIBBON PRIZES REGULAR CLASSES

First Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BlueRosette Second Prize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Rosette Third Prize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Rosette Reserve Winners.. . . . . Purple & White Rosette Winners . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Purple Rosette Select . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Blue & White Rosette Best of Winners. . . . . . . . . Blue & White Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best of

Breed or Variety . . . . . Red & White Rosette Best of Breed . . . . . . . . . . Purple & Gold Rosette Judges Award of Merit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosette Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & Utility

Combined . . . . . Dark Green & Blue Rosette High in Trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue & Gold Rosette Qualifying Score (Ob) . . .. . Dark Green Rosette Highest Combined Score in Rally Advanced & Excellent B . . . . . . . . . . Blue & Green Rosette

Highest Combined Triple Qualifying Score in Advanced B, Excellent B & Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue & Red Rosette

Qualifying Score (Rally) . . . . Dark Green Rosette

NON-REGULAR CLASSES

First Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rose Rosette Second Prize. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Brown Rosette Third Prize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Green Rosette Fourth Prize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GreyRosette Best Puppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Green Rosette Best Veteran . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Green Rosette Best in Sweepstakes. . . . . . . . Green/Pink Rosette Best of Opposite Sex to Best in

Sweepstakes . . . . . . . . . . . Lavender Rosette

CLASSIFICATION

REGULAR CLASSES Puppy Dogs, 6 months and under 9 months Bred-by-Exhibitor Dogs Puppy Dogs, 9 months and under 12 months Amateur Owner Handler Dogs Dogs, 12 months and under 15 months American Bred Dogs Dogs, 15 months and under 18 months Open Dogs

Winners Dog (Same Classes for Bitches)

Non-Regular Classes Involving Single Dog Entries

Veteran Classes, Classes for dogs or bitches 7 years old & under 9 years, 9 years and under 11 years, and

11 years and over. Hunting Retriever Dogs and Bitches - Classes for Dogs and Bitches that have earned an AKC Junior, Senior

or Master Hunter title under AKC rules. Sexes divided.

*Chapter 11, Section 8 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows allows spayed bitches and castrated dogs to be shown in the Veterans Class in classes at Independent Specialties, and are eligible for competition in Best of Breed.

Field Trial Dogs and Bitches - For any dog or bitch that has won, placed or received a Judge’s Award of

Merit in any AKC licensed or member field trial.

Winners of the above Non-Regular Classes, if otherwise undefeated, are eligible to compete for Best of Breed Competition.

BEST OF BREED COMPETITION

Judges' Award of Merit - This award is given at the Judge's discretion. The Award of Merit winners will be

selected after the Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Best of Winners, & Select Dog &

Bitch awards are made. All dogs remaining in competition are eligible for an Award of Merit. The number of

awards will be up to 10% of the Best of Breed entry.

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Junior Showmanship Classes Novice Class: for boys & girls at least 9 years and under 18 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have not won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at

a licensed or member show. Open Class: for boys & girls at least 9 and under 18 years of age on the day of the show who at the time entries close, have won three (3) first place awards in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show, with

competition present. Master Class - for boys & girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and

who have won the 10 first place wins in an Open Class with competition to be eligible to enter the Limited Class Competition. The calendar for this class will be consistent with the eligibility dates for the AKC Royal Canin 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.

First Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Rose Rosette Second Prize. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Brown Rosette Third Prize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Light Green Rosette Fourth Prize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……... . Grey Rosette

Best Junior. . . . . . . . . . …. . Rose & Green Rosette

Reserve Best Junior. . . …... . Rose & Grey Rosette

SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Mrs. Shelley Miller

Puppy Sweepstakes

Puppy Sweepstakes is open to purebred Golden Retrievers who are 6 months & under 18 months of age on the day of the show. All dogs entered in Sweepstakes must also be entered in a Regular Class. AKC Champions of Record are not eligible. Indicate Sweepstakes and age division on the regular entry form under “Additional Classes.”

Veteran Sweepstakes Veteran Sweepstakes are open to Golden Retrievers 7 years and older. Veteran Sweepstakes entries need not be entered in the regular Classes at this show. Champions of Record are eligible to compete. Spayed bitches and neutered dogs are eligible.

PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES CLASS DIVISION Puppy Dogs, 6 months and under 9

months Puppy Dogs, 9 months and under 12 months Dogs, 12 months and under 15

months Dogs, 15 months and under 18 months (Same classes for bitches)

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASS DIVISION Dogs, 7 years and under 9 years

Dogs, 9 years and 11 years Dogs, 11 years and over (Same classes for Bitches)

DIVISION OF PRIZE MONEY After 35% of fees are deducted for expenses, the remaining fees will be distributed as follows: Best in Puppy/Veteran Sweepstakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Puppy/Veteran Sweepstakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% In each Class:

First in each class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% of the entry fees for that class Second in each class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5% of the entry fees for that class Third in each class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% of the entry fees for that class Fourth in each class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 2.5% of the entry fees for that class

(Same classes for Bitches)

BEGINNER PUPPY SPECIAL ATTRACTION

DATE - Friday, February 28th, 2020 Bring your Beginner Puppies (4-6 months of age) to the Potomac Valley Golden

Retriever Club Show Four to Six Month Special Attraction (AKC Sanctioned).

OBEDIENCE CLASSES - Regular Classes

Novice "A" Novice "B" Open "A" Open "B" Utility "A" Utility "B"

Optional Titling Classes

Graduate Novice Graduate Open Versatility Beginner Novice A Beginner Novice B

Preferred Novice Preferred Open Preferred Utility

Non-Regular Classes Veteran Novice* Brace (Novice)

*Veteran Novice Open to Golden Retrievers 7 years

and older

Novice

RALLY CLASSES Novice "B"

Intermediate Advanced Excellent

“A” Advanced "B" Excellent "A" Master

BITCHES IN SEASON In the case of a bitch in season in Obedience & Rally Competition Only, a refund of all but $3.00 of the entry fee for the Obedience Class (Classes) will be returned upon sending a written statement from a Veterinarian to the Superintendent postmarked before the day of the show.

One combined class, not divided by sex, will be offered for Golden Retrievers that are at least four months and under six months on the day of the competition. All of the puppies are exhibited in the same class and the only placements are Best of Breed (BOB) and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed (BOS).

Entry and eligibility requirements:

• AKC registration number or an AKC litter number will be required for entries of an AKC recognized breed as listed in Chapter 3, Section 1 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. A foreign born dog may enter 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.

• 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).

Exhibitors should plan on opening the mouth of their puppy for the judges. Breed standard disqualifications such as color, height, weight or dentition shall not be a point of consideration in the judging process for this 4-6 month Puppy Special Attraction event. Fee - $18.00

Best 4-6 Month Puppy in Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pink & Green Rosette

Best of Opposite Sex to Best 4-6 Month Puppy in Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lavender Rosette

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Trophies & Prizes

The Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club offers the following trophies and prizes through the courtesy and generosity of members and friends whose names will appear in the Show Catalog. The Club reserves the right to substitute any prize that may become unavailable with a prize of equal value. All trophies must be claimed that day of the show. None will be mailed. Qualifying score required for all prizes offered in the regular obedience and rally classes.

Conformation Best of Breed, Large Wooden Duck Decoy.

Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Large Wooden Duck Decoy.

Best of Winners, Engraved Crystalline Trophy.

Winners Dog, Medium Wooden Duck Decoy.

Winners Bitch, Medium Wooden Duck Decoy.

Reserve Winners Dog, Small Wooden Duck Decoy.

Reserve Winners Bitch, Small Wooden Duck Decoy.

Best Puppy, Small Wooden Duck Decoy.

Best Veteran, Small Wooden Duck Decoy.

First through Fourth in all Regular and Non-Regular Classes, Dog related item.

Obedience

Highest Scoring Dog from Regular Classes, Large Wooden Duck Decoy.

High Combined Open B & Utility Classes, Medium Wooden Duck Decoy.

Highest Scoring AKC Champion of Record, Small Wooden Duck Decoy.

Highest Scoring Dog with an AKC Field Trial or Hunting Title or GRCA WC or WCX, Small Wooden

Duck Decoy. Highest Scoring Dog with an AKC Tracking Title, Small Wooden Duck Decoy.

Highest Scoring Dog with an AKC Agility Title, Small Wooden Duck Decoy.

Highest Scoring Veteran from Regular, Optional Titling or Non-Regular Classes, Small Wooden Duck Decoy.

First through Fourth in All Regular and Non-Regular Classes, Dog Related item.

Rally

Highest Combined Rally Advanced B & Excellent B, Medium Wooden Duck Decoy. HighestCombinedRallyTriple QualifyingScore in AdvancedB,ExcellentB& Master, MediumWoodenDuck

Decoy. First through Fourth in All Regular and Non-Regular Classes, Dog Related item.

ENTRY FEES - includes the $.50 A.K.C. recording fee & $3.00 A.K.C. Event Service Fee

First Entry of Each Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 Additional Entry of Same Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00 Puppy/Veteran Sweepstakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…. . . . . . $20.00 *Each Puppy Sweepstakes entry must be entered in a Regular Class Veteran Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . $30.00 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …..$18.00

Junior Showmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Charge

Rally as a First Entry of Each Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …... . . $32.00 Rally as an Additional Entry of Same Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00 Obedience Brace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00 per pair

DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW GROUNDS

From the Northeast: Take I-95 South to Baltimore Beltway (695) West to Rt. I-70 West to Rt. 32. Go South on Rt. 32 to first light, turn Right onto Rt. 144 to Fairgrounds Road on the right.

From Baltimore: From Baltimore Beltway (Rt. 695) take I-70 West to Rt. 32, So south on Rt. 32 to first light. Turn right onto Rt. 144 to Fairgrounds Road on the right.

From Washington DC area: Take I-95 north to RT. 32 West. Go several miles to light at Rt. 144. Turn left onto Rt. 144 to Fairgrounds Road on the right.

FromWest side of Washington DC area: From Washington Beltway(Rt 495) Go North to Rt. 270 North to Rt. I-70 East to Rt. 32. Go south on Rt. 32 to the First light, then right onto Rt. 144 to Fairgrounds Road on the right.

Accommodations ALWAYS CONSIDER BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON TRAFFIC WHEN

PLANNING TRAVEL TIME TO THE SHOW

Notice: All exhibitors are required to conduct themselves and their dogs in a caring and considerate manner. Observe the normal rules of cleanliness and courtesy and leave motel rooms as well as the grounds in an orderly and clean condition.

Red Roof Inn - Laurel . . 12525 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel, MD 20708 (301) 498-8811 - 20 miles from show site

Red Roof Inn - BWI Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . 827 Elkridge Landing Rd., Linthicum Hts., MD 21090 (410) 850-7600 24 miles from show site

Red Roof Inn - BW Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7306 Parkway Dr., S. Hanover, MD 21076 (410) 712-4070 (near airport) 20 miles from show site

Hotels in Frederick, MD - 25 miles from show site via I-70 Holiday Inn - Linthicum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (410) 859-8400 Holiday Inn - Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 694-7500 Country Inn & Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (855) 239-9401 Days Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 694-6600 Holiday Inn - Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 694-7500

Always check directly with hotels about pet policy. Also try www.petswelcome.com

Show Site Availability

The show site will be available to exhibitors to set up at

1500, Thursday, February 27th 2020

FAX ENTRIES Entries for this show may be Faxed to Rau-Fax Entry

Service 24 Hour Fax Phone Number (610) 376-4939 Fees: $4.00 per dog per show Fax Charge plus Entry Fees as listed in the Premium

List. Entries accepted up to the closing time as listed in the Premium List.

ALL FAX ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE BACK OF ENTRY FORM. ALL FAX ENTRIES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH CARD NUMBER & EXPIRATION DATE.

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*NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS * ENTRY FEE: $32.00 for the first entry of each dog including $.50 A.K.C. recording fee & $3.00 A.K.C. Event Service Fee. $30.00

for each additional entry of the same dog. Puppy/Veteran Sweepstakes fee is $26.00 (Puppies must be entered in a regular class,Veterans are not required tobeenteredina regular class). 4-6 MonthBeginnerPuppy- $18.00.SeePage 6 for additional prices.

CLOSING DATE for entries 12:00 NOON, Wednesday, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 (at Superintendent'sOffice)after which entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules.

THE SHOW will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. ARECORDINGFEEOF $.50 & a $3.00A.K.C.EventServiceFee will berequiredfor each dog entered at anyLicensed orMember

Club Show, Obedience Trial or Tracking Test. If a dog is entered in more than one class in one of these events, the AKC Recording Fee and Service Fee is to be collected on the first entry only. (AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 2). An AKCRecordingFee of $3.00 willbe required foreachentryin anyLicensedor Member Club RallyTrial.If a dogis entered in more than one class in a Rally event, the AKC Recording Fee is to be collected on each of the entries of that dog. (AKC Rally Regulations, Chapter 1, Section 3.) All Recording Fees are paid to the American Kennel Club.

RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. A charge of $20.00 will be made for each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis.

EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2006 an administrative Fee of $2.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior

to the closing of entries. TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE and UNSIGNED ENTRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.

ENTRIES NOT ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS AND PHOTOCOPIES OF ENTRY FORMS without the Agreement

and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. MAIL ALL ENTRIES WITH FEES TO Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., P. O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610, (610) 376-1880.

ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES will not be accepted.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES will be made as soon as practicable with tickets and/or identification cards. The

person accompanying a dog must show tickets of admission and identification before the dog will be received. SHOULD

SUCH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOT BE RECEIVED BY THE EXHIBITOR within a reasonable time, please notify

Jim Rau Dog Shows at (610) 376-1880.

MAKE ALL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO J.R.D.S., Ltd. Please mail checks or money orders with

entries. Superintendent assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail.

ALL CREDIT CARD ENTRIES, REGARDLESS OF METHOD SUBMITTED, are processed through the FAX program and

will be charged a $4.00 per dog per show processing fee. CANADIAN EXHIBITORS make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS.

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 by action of Show Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators. The well-being of dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance and, in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the show before completion, no refund of entry fee will be made.

ERRORS ON ENTRY BLANKS. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such

errors, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing

date. NO REFUND FOR DUPLICATE ENTRIES. We will make every effort to find all duplicate entries, but if a dog has been processed,

no refund will be made. CONSULT JUDGING PROGRAM FOR TIME OF JUDGING.

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 FOR ANY DOG HOLDING UP A CLASS. Owners or agents alone are respon-sible for the

presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called to be judged. The show-giving club and the Superintendent have no obligation or 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.

ALL DOGS PRESENT must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the exercising

ring.

THE SHOW COMMITTEE/SUPERINTENDENT will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but

will not be responsible for, nor assume any liability in the event of an accident or misfortune to either dogs or exhibitors

participating in this show.

BITCH IN SEASON In the case of a bitch in season in Obedience/Rally Competition Only, a refund of all but $3.00 of the

entry fee for the Obedience/Rally Class (Classes) will be returned upon sending a written state-ment from a Veterinarian

to the Superintendent postmarked before the day of the show.

CANINE COURTESY All dogs shall be kept under control at all times. You are responsible for picking up after the animals

in your care.

PLEASE EXERCISE DOGS IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY There will be pooper scoopers and containers placed around

the grounds. PLEASE USE THEM. All regulations will be enforced by the Grounds Committee.

DECLINATION OF ENTRIES The Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club may decline any entries for cause and may refuse

to receive or may remove on account of disease, viciousness or other causes and no one shall have any claim or

recourse against the Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club or any official thereof.

**** !! PLEASE!! PLEASE!! HELP US KEEP THE SHOW GROUNDS CLEAN.

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM

#2020132401 (Conf & Ob) #2020132402 (4-6 Mo) #2020132403 (Rally)

49th Specialty Show & Obedience & 19th Rally Trial

POTOMAC VALLEY GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB, INC.

HOWARD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 2210 Fairgrounds Road

West Friendship, Maryland 21794

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020

ENTRY FEE: See Page 6 for prices.

CLOSING DATE for entries 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 (at Superintendent's Office) After Which Time

Entries Cannot Be Accepted, Cancelled or Substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog

Show Rules.

MAIL ALL ENTRIES with fees to: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., P. O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610.

MAKE ALL CHECKS and MONEY ORDERS payable to: J.R.D.S., LTD.

CANADIAN EXHIBITORS must make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS.

I Enclose $ for entry fees.

IMPORTANT — Read Carefully instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections

of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box. (PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY).

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

AGREEMENT I (we) agreethattheclubholdingthiseventhastherighttorefusethisentryforcausewhichtheclubshalldeemsufficient. Inconsideration 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)herebyassumethesoleresponsibilityforandagreetoindemnify, defendandsavetheaforementionedpartiesharmless fromany and all loss and expense(includinglegal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by lawupon 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, arisingout of or inconsequenceor my(our) participationin 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 havebeencausedbythenegligenceoftheaforementionedpartiesoranyoftheiremployees, agents, oranyotherpersons. 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 BETWEENTHE AKC AND/ORTHE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATEDINITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENTSHALLBESETTLEDBYARBITRATIONPURSUANTTOTHEAPPLICABLERULESOFTHEAMERICANARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER,PRIORTOARBITRATIONALLAPPLICABLEAKCBYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONSANDPROCEDURES MUSTFIRSTBEFOLLOWEDASSETFORTHINTHEAKCCHARTERANDBYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHEDPOLICIES AND GUIDELINES.

INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for showpurposes, please designate the particular variety

you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniels (Black, ASCOB, Parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in.; over 13 in. but not exceeding 15in.), Dachshunds(Longhaired, Smooth, Wirehaired), Bull Terriers(Colored, White), ManchesterTerriers(Standard, Toy), Chihuahuas (Smooth Coat, Long Coat), English Toy Spaniels(King Charlesand Ruby, Blenheimand Prince Charles), Poodles (Toy, Miniature, Standard), Collies (Rough, Smooth).

2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed Competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record anddogswhich, accordingtotheirowner'srecords, havecompletedtherequirementsforachampionship, butwhosechampionships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is Limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship.

3. (Dog ShowClass) Consult the classification in this premiumlist, if the dog show class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e., age division, color division, weight division.

4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a show closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any show for which entries closed after the dateofacquirement, regardlessofwhetherthenewownerhasreceivedtheregistrationcertificateindicatingthatthedogisrecorded in his name. State on the entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to A.K.C. (For complete rule refer to Chapter 14, Section 3.).

FAX NUMBER — (610) 376-4939 - $4.00 per Dog per Show charged on ALL credit card entries regardless of method submitted.

Visa/Mastercard #:

Expiration Date:

Cardholders Name:

Cardholders Signature:

Front and Back of Form Must Be Included

A $10.00 Service Charge will be applied to any invalid/declined credit card.

If this entry is for Jr. Showmanship please give the following information:

Jr. Handler ID # JR'S. DATE OF BIRTH

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Jr. Handler to the owner?

"By signing the entry form, we certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM

#2020132401 (Conf & Ob) #2020132402 (4-6 Mo) #2020132403 (Rally)

49th Specialty Show & Obedience & 19th Rally Trial

POTOMAC VALLEY GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB, INC.

HOWARD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 2210 Fairgrounds Road

West Friendship, Maryland 21794

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020

ENTRY FEE: See Page 6 for prices.

CLOSING DATE for entries 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 (at Superintendent's Office) After Which Time

Time Entries Cannot Be Accepted, Cancelled or Substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog

Show Rules.

MAIL ALL ENTRIES with fees to: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., P. O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610.

MAKE ALL CHECKS and MONEY ORDERS payable to: J.R.D.S., LTD.

CANADIAN EXHIBITORS must make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS.

I Enclose $ for entry fees.

IMPORTANT — Read Carefully instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections

of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box. (PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY).

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

AGREEMENT I (we) agreethattheclubholdingthiseventhastherighttorefusethisentryforcausewhichtheclubshalldeemsufficient. Inconsideration 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)herebyassumethesoleresponsibilityforandagreetoindemnify, defendandsavetheaforementionedpartiesharmless fromany and all loss and expense(includinglegal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by lawupon 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, arisingout of or inconsequenceor my(our) participationin 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 havebeencausedbythenegligenceoftheaforementionedpartiesoranyoftheiremployees, agents, oranyotherpersons. 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 BETWEENTHE AKC AND/ORTHE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATEDINITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENTSHALLBESETTLEDBYARBITRATIONPURSUANTTOTHEAPPLICABLERULESOFTHEAMERICANARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER,PRIORTOARBITRATIONALLAPPLICABLEAKCBYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONSANDPROCEDURES MUSTFIRSTBEFOLLOWEDASSETFORTHINTHEAKCCHARTERANDBYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHEDPOLICIES AND GUIDELINES.

INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for showpurposes, please designate the particular variety

you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniels (Black, ASCOB, Parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in.; over 13 in. but not exceeding 15in.), Dachshunds(Longhaired, Smooth, Wirehaired), Bull Terriers(Colored, White), ManchesterTerriers(Standard, Toy), Chihuahuas (Smooth Coat, Long Coat), English Toy Spaniels(King Charlesand Ruby, Blenheimand Prince Charles), Poodles (Toy, Miniature, Standard), Collies (Rough, Smooth).

2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed Competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record anddogswhich, accordingtotheirowner'srecords, havecompletedtherequirementsforachampionship, butwhosechampionships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is Limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship.

3. (Dog ShowClass) Consult the classification in this premiumlist, if the dog show class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e., age division, color division, weight division.

4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a show closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any show for which entries closed after the dateofacquirement, regardlessofwhetherthenewownerhasreceivedtheregistrationcertificateindicatingthatthedogisrecorded in his name. State on the entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to A.K.C. (For complete rule refer to Chapter 14, Section 3.).

FAX NUMBER — (610) 376-4939 - $4.00 per Dog per Show charged on ALL credit card entries regardless of method submitted.

Visa/Mastercard #:

Expiration Date:

Cardholders Name:

Cardholders Signature:

Front and Back of Form Must Be Included

A $10.00 Service Charge will be applied to any invalid/declined credit card.

If this entry is for Jr. Showmanship please give the following information:

Jr. Handler ID # JR'S. DATE OF BIRTH

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Jr. Handler to the owner?

"By signing the entry form, we certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an