Officers & Board of Directors 2008 - 2010
Entry Fees
Entry fee includes: $.50 AKC recording fee per dog and a $3.00 AKC service fee per entry, $3.00 Rally Fee
First entry of a dog unless otherwise specified
$30.00
$30.00 Each additional entry of the same dog unless otherwise specified $20.00
$20.00 Regular Puppy Classes (6-9, 9-12 only)$20.00
$20.00 Veteran Sweepstakes (need not be entered in a regular class) $20.00
$20.00 Brace or Team Class only (per unit) $30.00
$30.00 Brace or Team Class (if entered as an additional class)$20.00
$20.00 Junior Showmanship NO FEE
NO FEE Futurity, Maturity NO FEE
NO FEE ENTRIES CLOSE at 5611 Liberty Road N., Powell, OH 43065 WEDNESDAY September 2 at 6:00 PM (EST) after which time entries will not be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules.
Make checks payable to: ESSA (Returned check charge of $25.00) THIRD PARTY CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO FAX ENTRIES ACCEPTED. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS. Photocopies of front & back accepted only if legible.
On-line Entries: www.allwaysawinner.com
On-line entry fee – $4.00 per entry is added to each entry fee.
MAIL ENTRIES with FEES payable to ESSA to: Cindy Wegner, 5611 Liberty Road North, Powell, OH, 43065
WAIVE SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT ON PRIORITY TYPE MAIL DELIVERIES. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT SIGNATURE, FEES AND BACK ON ENTRY FORM WITH AGREMENT. ALL FEES MUST BE PAYABLE IN US FUNDS.
JUDGES
All Regular, Non-Regular Classes and Junior Showmanship:
Mrs. Debbie Campbell, 654 White Cap Dr., Ventura, CA 93003-1040
Futurity and Maturity Classes:
Ms. Gretchen K. Schultz, P.O. Box 2080, Bethel Island, CA 94511-2080
Veterans Sweepstakes:
Mr. William K. Stauder, P.O. Box 12, Buffalo, MN 55313-0012
All Obedience and Rally Classes:
Mrs. Sharon D. Hodgens-Wood, 859 Bradley Dr., Hudson, WI 54016
Judging Program
English Setter
Association of America, Inc.
National Specialty
Sept 29, 30 and Oct 2, 2009
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 6:00 PM (EST)
PRESIDENTMrs. Mary Ciszek
Mrs. Mary CiszekSECRETARYMrs. Dawn Ronyak
Mrs. Dawn Ronyak17842 Club Vista Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374
TREASURERMrs. Genevieve Deich
Mrs. Genevieve DeichVICE PRESIDENTS AT LARGE
Mrs. Sandra McCue Mrs. Karen Kennedy Mrs. Gloria Arata
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS
Mrs. Kathryn Cunningham-Roy Ms. Judy Graef Mrs. Julie Quirk
Mrs. Barbara Fulton Mrs. Cheryl Heithaus Mrs. Judy Mates Mrs. Judi Hunter
Mrs. Jan Carlson Ms. Maryl L. Aldrich Ms. Lanore Matter
DELEGATE TO THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
John P. Nielsen
SHOW CO-CHAIRMEN
Mrs. Sherrill NeudahlMs. Rose Miller
Ms. Rose Miller421 E. Elm St., 5121 35th Avenue South,
5121 35th Avenue South, River Falls, WI 54022 Minneapolis, MN 55417
Minneapolis, MN 55417E-mail: sjneudahl@yahoo.com E-mail: rose.t.miller@comcast.net
E-mail: rose.t.miller@comcast.netOBEDIENCE/RALLY CHAIRMAN
Mrs. Sherrill Neudahl
421 E. Elm St., River Falls, WI 54022
E-mail: sjneudahl@yahoo.com
COMMITTEES
AgilityPam Larson, Rose Miller
Pam Larson, Rose MillerBanquetJan Casperson
Jan CaspersonCatalog AdvertisingKathy Cunningham, Julie Luck
Kathy Cunningham, Julie LuckEducational ProgramsSandy Hudson, Dick Fox
Sandy Hudson, Dick FoxESAA RaffleElizabeth Buege, Karen DuPay
Elizabeth Buege, Karen DuPayFavorsSherrill Neudahl, Karen DuPay
Sherrill Neudahl, Karen DuPayFlowersJulie Luck
Julie LuckFuturity/MaturityJane Wooding
Jane WoodingGarment SalesJulie Luck, Kathie Widen, Pam Larson, Judi Hunter
Julie Luck, Kathie Widen, Pam Larson, Judi HunterWelcome BagsSusan Bosshart, Karen DuPay
Susan Bosshart, Karen DuPayHealth and Genetics RaffleLin Sell
Lin SellHospitalityKathie and Jim Widen
Kathie and Jim WidenHunt TestJohn Hudson, Laurie Engel
John Hudson, Laurie EngelJunior Activities Judi Hunter, Peg Ziebart-Sennett, Eileen Hackett, Kate Hudson, Lynn Jacobson
Judi Hunter, Peg Ziebart-Sennett, Eileen Hackett, Kate Hudson, Lynn JacobsonJudges’ EducationJoan Savage
Joan SavagePublicityJulie Luck
Julie LuckRing StewardsDennis Stoterau
Dennis StoterauRV ReservationsJudi Hunter
Judi HunterTrophiesJudi Hunter, Jan Huppert
Judi Hunter, Jan HuppertVendorsLo Wolfson
Lo WolfsonNational Specialty CoordinatorDonna Jordan
Donna JordanPHOTOGRAPHER
Garth Gourlay
RR#1, Freelton, Ontario, CAN L04 1K0
Phone: (905) 659-1413, E-mail: garth@wyldewood.on.ca
VIDEOGRAPHER
National Show Dog Video Professionals
40 Junction Road, South Berwick, ME 03908
Phone: (888) 808-0870 E-mail: ibkmd@showdogvideopros.com
ENGLISH SETTER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA FUTURITY
No additional fee is required for paid-up Futurity enrolled dogs to enter Futurity classes. However, such dogs must be entered in a regular class at the appropriate fee.
NOTE: Futurity entry must be listed as an “Additional Class” on the entry form, indicating proper age group and Futurity as the additional class. (e.g. Futurity 9-12.)
ELIGIBILITY
1.The Futurity Stake shall be open to all members of the ESAA who have complied with the Rules of Eligibility for entered dogs.
The Futurity Stake shall be open to all members of the ESAA who have complied with the Rules of Eligibility for entered dogs.2.Each dog entered in a Futurity Class must also be entered in one of the Regular Classes of the National Specialty with which the Futurity is held.
Each dog entered in a Futurity Class must also be entered in one of the Regular Classes of the National Specialty with which the Futurity is held.3.The 2009 Futurity Stake is open to only those dogs that are between 6 months and 18 months of age on August 31, 2009.
The 2009 Futurity Stake is open to only those dogs that are between 6 months and 18 months of age on August 31, 2009.FUTURITY CLASSIFICATION
The Futurity entrants shall be judged in eight (8) classes, divided by sex and age as follows:
Dogs 6 months and under 9 months
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)
The eight (8) class winners shall then compete for Best in Futurity and Best of Opposite Sex in Futurity.
FUTURITY PRIZE MONEY
All monies from nominations and enrollment fees shall be pooled. The ESAA shall retain 30% for the judge’s fees and expenses of the Futurity. The balance shall be divided as follows:
BEST IN FUTURITY20%
20%BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN FUTURITY10%
10%BREEDER OF THE BEST IN FUTURITY10%
10%ALLOCATED TO THE CLASSES 60%
60%Class money to be distributed as follows:
a.Class money for each class to be determined by dividing money by total number of dogs eligible and then multiplying that number by the number of dogs eligible to be entered in the class.
Class money for each class to be determined by dividing money by total number of dogs eligible and then multiplying that number by the number of dogs eligible to be entered in the class.b.If only one dog is eligible for a class, First will receive the class money.
If only one dog is eligible for a class, First will receive the class money.c.If two dogs are eligible for a class, First will receive 60%, Second will receive 40%.
If two dogs are eligible for a class, First will receive 60%, Second will receive 40%.d.If three dogs are eligible for a class, First will receive 50%, Second will receive 30%, and Third will receive 20%.
If three dogs are eligible for a class, First will receive 50%, Second will receive 30%, and Third will receive 20%.e.If four or more dogs are eligible for a class, First will receive 40%, Second will receive 30%, Third will receive 20%, and Fourth will receive 10%.
If four or more dogs are eligible for a class, First will receive 40%, Second will receive 30%, Third will receive 20%, and Fourth will receive 10%.ENGLISH SETTER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA MATURITY
No additional fee is required for paid-up Maturity enrolled dogs to enter Maturity classes. However, such dogs must be entered in a regular class at the appropriate fee.
NOTE: Maturity entry must be listed as an “Additional Class” on the entry form, indicating proper age group and Maturity as the additional class. (e.g. Maturity 6-9.)
REMEMBER: The class an entrant may be enrolled in is determined by what class that entrant was eligible to enter in the 2007 Futurity. They would be the same.
ELIGIBILITY
1.The Maturity Stake shall be open to all members of the ESAA who have complied with the Rules of Eligibility for entered dogs.
The Maturity Stake shall be open to all members of the ESAA who have complied with the Rules of Eligibility for entered dogs.2.Each dog entered in a Maturity Class must also be entered in one of the Regular Classes of the National Specialty with which the Maturity is held.
Each dog entered in a Maturity Class must also be entered in one of the Regular Classes of the National Specialty with which the Maturity is held.3.The 2009 Maturity Stake is open to only those dogs that were eligible for the 2007 Futurity and have since complied with all Maturity eligibility rules.
The 2009 Maturity Stake is open to only those dogs that were eligible for the 2007 Futurity and have since complied with all Maturity eligibility rules.MATURITY CLASSIFICATION
The Maturity entrants shall be judged in eight (8) classes, divided by sex and age as follows:
2007 Futurity dogs 6 months and under 9 months
2007 Futurity dogs 9 months and under 12 months
2007 Futurity dogs 12 months and under 15 months
2007 Futurity dogs 15 months and under 18 months
(Same classes for bitches)
The eight (8) class winners shall then compete for Best in Maturity and Best of Opposite Sex in Maturity.
MATURITY PRIZE MONEY
All monies from nominations and enrollment fees shall be pooled. The ESAA shall retain 30% for the judge’s fees and expenses of the Maturity. The balance shall be divided as follows:
BEST IN MATURITY20%
20%BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN MATURITY10%
10%BREEDER OF THE BEST IN MATURITY10%
10%ALLOCATED TO THE CLASSES 60%
60%Class money to be distributed as follows:
a.Class money for each class to be determined by dividing money by total number of dogs eligible and then multiplying that number by the number of dogs eligible to be entered in the class.
Class money for each class to be determined by dividing money by total number of dogs eligible and then multiplying that number by the number of dogs eligible to be entered in the class.b.If only one dog is eligible for a class, First will receive the class money.
If only one dog is eligible for a class, First will receive the class money.c.If two dogs are eligible for a class, First will receive 60%, Second will receive 40%.
If two dogs are eligible for a class, First will receive 60%, Second will receive 40%.d.If three dogs are eligible for a class, First will receive 50%, Second will receive 30%, and Third will receive 20%.
If three dogs are eligible for a class, First will receive 50%, Second will receive 30%, and Third will receive 20%.e.If four or more dogs are eligible for a class, First will receive 40%, Second will receive 30%, Third will receive 20%, and Fourth will receive 10%.
If four or more dogs are eligible for a class, First will receive 40%, Second will receive 30%, Third will receive 20%, and Fourth will receive 10%.VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES
Veteran Setters who, on the first day of the show, will be at least 7 years of age. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches may be entered in Veteran Sweepstakes. Veteran Sweepstakes entrants do not need to be entered in the Regular Classes. Entries shall be made on the regular entry form. Indicate “Veteran Sweepstakes” and the appropriate age classification in the space provided for “Additional Classes.”
Dogs may be entered in the classes listed below. Each class will be brought into the ring and each dog evaluated by the judge. Each class will be excused from the ring after evaluation – NO CLASS PLACEMENTS WILL BE AWARDED. After every class has been evaluated, all the dogs entered that were evaluated in their respective classes will be brought back into the ring. The judge will then pick Best in Veteran Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes. In addition, at the judge’s discretion, up to two Awards of Merit may be presented.
CLASSIFICATION
Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 7 Years and Under 8 Years
Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 8 Years and Under 9 Years
Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 9 Years and Under 10 Years
Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 10 Years and Under 11 Years
Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 11 Years and Over
(Same Classes for Bitches)
PRIZE MONEY
35% of all entry fees will be retained by the club for expenses. The remainder will be divided as follows:
Best in Veteran Sweepstakes60%
60%Best of Opposite to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes 40%
40%REGULAR CLASSES
(Dog & Bitch Classes)
Puppy, 6 to 9 Months
Puppy, 9 to 12 Months
12 to 18 Months
Novice
Amateur-Owner-Handler
Bred by Exhibitor
American-Bred
Open
Winners
BEST OF BREED
NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING SINGLE DOG ENTRIES
(Dog & Bitch Classes)
Veterans: Over 7 years of age
Field Trial Class: Class for dogs (and bitches) who have placed 1st through 4th in a licensed or member Field Trial or English Setter with an AKC Junior, Senior or Master Hunter title or ESAA Hunting Dog or Hunting Excellence title as confirmed by the ESAA HD Test Chairman.
Winners of the above classes are eligible to compete in Best of Breed. Only undeafeated dogs are eligible for Best of Breed.
NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING MULTIPLE DOG ENTRIES
As the judge’s decision in the Non-Regular Classes involving Multiple Dog Entries is based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in these classes will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won these classes.
STUD DOG CLASS – For Stud Dogs and two of their Get. It is not necessary that the Get be under the same ownership as that of the Stud Dog. The Stud Dog may be entered separately in one of the regular classes, or if a Champion of Record in Best of Breed Competition, but MUST be entered in the Stud Dog Class, the Get MUST be entered in one of the regular classes. The Stud Dog shall be considered as one entry and requires one entry fee, this being the regular fee plus the additional class fee if the Stud Dog is entered in another class. The Stud Dog must be shown in the ring with the Get. The class will be judged on the merits of the Get.
BROOD BITCH CLASS – Same as for the Stud Dog except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get.
BRACE CLASS – Two dogs of the same Breed or Variety of Breed with one or more common owner and both dogs must be entered in another class.
TEAM CLASS – A Class for four dogs of the same Breed or Variety of Breed with one or more common owner and all dogs must be entered in another class.
BEST PUPPY IN REGULAR CLASSES - Best Puppy will be selected from the winners of the Puppy Classes (6-9; 9-12) following judging of Best of Breed Competition. If Winners Dog or Winners Bitch is selected from the Puppy Class, it is automatically Best Puppy of its sex. If Winners Dog or Winners Bitch is not selected from the Puppy Class, and Reserve Winners Dog or Reserve Winners Bitch is selected from the Puppy Class, then Reserve Winners Dog or Reserve Winners Bitch automatically becomes Best Puppy of its sex. Best male puppy and best female puppy will compete for Best Puppy in Puppy Classes following the Best of Breed Competition. If Best of Breed or Best of Winners is from a puppy class, it is automatically Best Puppy In Classes.
BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR – Bred By Exhibitor Dog Class First Place and Bred By Exhibitor Bitch Class First Place will compete for Best Bred By Exhibitor following the judging of the Best Puppy competition. If Best of Breed or Best of Winners is from the Bred By Exhibitor class, it is automatically the Best Bred By Exhibitor.
AWARDS OF MERIT – At the discretion of the judge, up to five (5) Award(s) of Merit from the dogs/bitches in the Best of Breed Competition may be awarded. A dark green rosette will be awarded to each dog receiving an Award of Merit.
TROPHIES AND PRIZES
Regular Classes
Best of Breed
The Warren Brewbaker Memorial Trophy, a 10” Engraved SP Bowl awarded for winner’s permanent possession.The Goodtime English Setter Challenge Trophy, a 12” Revere Bowl, mounted on a walnut base, offered by Goodtime English Setters through the English Setter Association of America, Inc., at its National Specialty Show only for the winner of Best of Breed. Permanent possession will be awarded for three Best of Breed wins by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog or at consecutive shows. Winning Setter’s name to be engraved on the trophy.Handmade quilt with English Setter Motif made by Gloria Dallum.Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed – The President’s Trophy, SP Bowl and Stained Glass Plaque with English Setter Motif offered by ESAA President Mary Ciszek..
Best of Winners – English Setter Throw
Winners Dog – Stained Glass Plaque with English Setter Motif
Winners Bitch – Stained Glass Plaque with English Setter Motif
Reserve Winners Dog – Doggie Hammock
Reserve Winners Bitch – Doggie Hammock
Best in Puppy Classes – English Setter Throw
Best in Bred by Exhibitor Classes – English Setter Throw
Best in Futurity & Best in Maturity - Engraved Silver Tray
First in Each Regular Class – Stained Glass Plaque in Stand with English Setter Motif
Second in Each Regular Class – Chris Christianson Pin Brush with Medallion
Third in Each Regular Class – British Slip Lead by Mendota
Fourth in Each Regular Class – Cool 'N Dry Pet Shammy
First in Each Non-Regular Class (except Veterans) – Stained Glass Plaque in Stand with English Setter Motif
First in Each Veteran Class -- Crystal Vase
Second in Each Non-Regular Class – Chris Christianson Pin Brush with Medallion
Third in Each Non-Regular Class – British Slip Lead by Mendota
Fourth in Each Non-Regular Class – Cool 'N Dry Pet Shammy
Awards of Merit – Engraved Plaque
Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Obedience Classes – 6 x 12 Solar Canopy
Highest Combined Score in Open B & Utility Classes – 6 x 12 Solar Canopy
Obedience & Rally Classes (1st - 4th in each class) - Stuffed Toy
Best Junior Handler – James Smith Haring IV Memorial Fund Junior Showmanship Award and Tack Box
Juniors (1st - 4th in each class) - James Smith Haring IV Memorial Fund Junior Showmanship Award
Juniors (1st - 4th in each class) - Bucket of Dog Goodies
Best in Veteran Sweepstakes – Dog B ed
Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes – Dog Bed
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION
AKC Junior Handler Numbers are now required for entry in Junior Showmanship Competition. Numbers may be obtained from the American Kennel Club - PHONE: (919) 816-3776. For additional information contact American Kennel Club, Junior Showmanship, P.O. Box 900051, Raleigh, NC 27675-9051. Phone (919) 816-3776 or E-mail: juniors@akc.org. Entry blank MUST be filled out with the necessary information, otherwise the entry in Junior Showmanship will not be accepted.
NOVICE JUNIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years and under 12 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.
NOVICE INTERMEDIATE CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.
NOVICE SENIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.
OPEN JUNIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 9 years and under 12 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.
OPEN INTERMEDIATE CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 12 years and under 15 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.
OPEN SENIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 15 years and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.
OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES
Qualifying score required for all prizes.
A Dark Green Qualifying Ribbon will be given to each dog attaining a Qualifying Score.
PLEASE NOTE: No refund of entry fees for bitches entered in Obedience that come in season after closing date. Move-ups will be allowed at this trial per AKC Regulations.
Pre-Novice
Novice A & B
Open A & B
Utility A & B
Graduate Novice
Veteran Obedience
Brace Class: Dogs need not be owned by the same person but must be handled by one person.
Team Class: Dogs need not be owner handled and need not be entered in another class.
RALLY TRIAL CLASSES
RALLY ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE DOG’S JUMP HEIGHT.
Qualifying score required for all prizes.
A Dark Green Qualifying Ribbon will be given to each dog attaining a Qualifying Score.
PLEASE NOTE: No refund of entry fees for bitches entered in Obedience that come in season after closing date. Move-ups will be allowed at this trial per AKC Regulations.
Novice A & B
Advanced A & B
Excellent A & B
DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW GROUNDS
From the South, East and Minneapolis-St Paul – MSP Airport:
Hotel direction: 13 miles West of MSP airport. Driving directions: Take Hwy I-494 West to Hwy 169 North to the Londonderry/Bren Road. Exit. Take left on Bren Road, proceed 2 blocks to Marriott sign. Take a left. Estimated taxi fare: $40.00 (one way).
From the North or West:
Take U.S. Hwy 169 south, to the Londonderry Road/Bren Road Exit. Take right on Bren Road, proceed 2 blocks to Marriott sign. Take a left.
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Alternate transportation: Z-Vision Call for Limo Service (612) 490-0164; fee: $55 USD (one way) reservation required. Estimated taxi fare: $40.00 USD (one way)
VETERINARIAN (ON CALL AT OWNER’S EXPENSE)
Hopkins Pet Hospital
8870 Excelsior Blvd.
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 935-5566
On Call Tuesday through Saturday
Directions: Turn left on Opus Pkwy toward Green Oak Dr., turn left onto Green Oak Dr., turn slight left onto Bren Rd. E., merge onto US 169 North via the ramp on the left, proceed 1.7 miles and take the County Road (CR)-3 East exit, turn left onto Excelsior Blvd. E./Excelsior Blvd./Excelsior Ave. E./CR-3 East, Make a U-turn at Tyler Ave. N. onto Excelsior Blvd./Excelsior Blvd E./Excelsior Ave. E./ CR 3 West, end at 8870 Excelsior Blvd., Hopkins, MN 55343-3411. Estimated time: 7 minutes, distance 3.32 miles.
Affiliated Emergency Veterinary Service
7717 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 942-8272
Open 24 hours
Directions: Turn left on Opus Pkwy toward Green Oak Dr., turn left onto Green Oak Dr., turn slight left onto Bren Rd. E., merge onto US 169 South, then merge onto US-212 west, proceed 1.9 miles and take the exit toward County Road (CR) 61/CR 39, turn slight left onto Bryant Lake Dr., turn left onto Valley View Road/CR 39 east, turn slight right onto Flying Cloud Dr/CR 61 north, end at 7717 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3708. Estimated time: 8 minutes, distance 3.9 miles.
