VICE PRESIDENT Bunny Craigie
SECRETARYMary Anne Fowler
Box 901, Lake Forest IL 60045; 847-295-2707
maryannefowler@earthlink.net
Larry WhiteCindy White Lore Solano
Lore’ Solano , Show Chairperson
927 Ridgelawn Trail, Batavia, IL 60510
SHOW SECRETARY... Sharon Ehr
HOSPITALITY Roxilana Hays
CHIEF RING STEWARD Roxilana Hays
TROPHIES Roxilana Hays & Synoma Hays
GROUNDS/PARKING Ed Craigie
RAFFLE & SALES TABLE Lore’ Solano, Larry White, Cindy White
EMERGENCY/FIRST AID Lore’ Solano
VETERINARIAN
VCA Franklin Park Animal Hospital
9846 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131
847-455-4922 on call
JUDGES
ALL CONFORMATION CLASSES,
REGULAR, NON-REGULAR &
Dr. Kenneth H Levinson (7476)
360 North Ave
Avon NY 14415-9501
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Mr. Brian Martin (3207)
PO Box 507
Vernon Hills IL 60061
SWEEPSTAKES
Mrs. Hannelore Heller
5764 Evans Road
Export PA 155632
ALL OBEDIENCE CLASSES, REGULAR,
NON-REGULAR & RALLY
Mrs. Patricia Krause (2906)
4329 Islandview Road
Rhinelander WI 54501
CLASSIFICATION
Regular Classes
Longhaired, Smooth and Wirehaired
(same Classes for Dogs and Bitches and in all three coat varieties)
Puppy 6 mos. & under 9 mos.
Puppy 9 mos. & under 12 mos.
Dogs, 12 mos. & under 18 mos.
Novice
Bred by Exhibitor
American Bred
Open Miniature, 11lbs & under, 12 mos. or older
Open Standard Over 11lbs & 11 lbs & under if less than 12 mos.
Winners
NON-REGULAR CLASSES INVOLVING SINGLE DOG ENTRIES
(same Classes for Bitches)
Veteran Class, 7 yrs. & Older
Winners from this Class will compete for Best of Variety
Best of Breed Competition
Select
Best Bred by Exhibitor
Who is Eligible for Grand Champion competition?
The following categories of dogs are entered in this competition:
1. Dogs that are Champions of Record competing in Best of Breed or Best of Variety class.
There are no additional entry fees or cost to exhibitors for participation in this competition at AKC events.
2. Dogs transferred to Best of Breed/Variety which according to their owners’ records have completed the requirements for a
championship but whose championships are unconfirmed. (The showing of dogs whose championships are unconfirmed is limited
to a period of 90 days from the date of show where a dog completed the requirements for a championship according to the owners’
records.)
3. Champions that win Non-Regular Classes and become eligible for Best of Breed competition. (Altered or spayed CH veteran class
winners at independent specialties are eligible.)
4. Winners Dog and Winners Bitch are not eligible for Grand Champion competition. And their winning BOB/BOV or BOS will still allow the awarding of Select Dog/Bitch to eligible dogs in the ring.
At the judge's discretion, Grand Championship points may be awarded to:
1. Best of Breed or Variety
2. Best of Opposite
3. Select Dog
4. Select Bitch
REGULAR OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES
Novice A Open A
Novice B Open B
Utility A Utility B
NON REGULAR OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES
Pre-Novice Brace
Wildcard Novice Wildcard Open
Veterans (7 years and older)
Wild Card Novice. The Wild Card Novice class is for any dog that is capable of performing the Novice exercises and that is eligible under the Obedience Regulations to compete in AKC events. No title is required to enter, and handlers may enter more than one dog. Dogs in this class may be handled by the owner or any other person, and may be entered in another class or classes. The Novice exercises will be performed and judged as in the regular Novice class, except that verbal praise during the exercises is to be encouraged and not penalized. (Good, yes, nice, super, great and atta boy are some examples of praise that would be allowed.) Handlers may give additional commands, but they will be penalized accordingly. Each handler may choose to select one exercise as a wild card. The exhibitor will have the option of performing the selected wild card exercise, but will receive the full point value regardless of how the dog performs. When checking in, the handler must inform the steward or judge which exercise will be used as the wild card. The exercises will be performed in the same order as the regular Novice class. The point values for the exercises, scoring and maximum total points are the same as the regular Novice class.
Wild Card Open. The Wild Card Open class is for any dog capable of performing the Open exercises and that is eligible under the Obedience Regulations to compete in AKC events. No title is required to enter, and handlers may enter more than one dog. Dogs in this class may be handled by the owner or any other person, and may be entered in another class or classes. The Open exercises will be performed and judged as in the regular Open A class, except that verbal praise during the exercises is to be encouraged and not penalized. (Good, yes, nice, super, great and atta boy are some examples of praise that would be allowed.) Handlers may give additional commands, but they will be penalized accordingly. Each handler may choose to select one exercise
as a wild card. The exhibitor will have the option of performing the selected wild card exercise, but will receive the full point value regardless of how the dog performs. When checking in, the handler must inform the steward or judge which exercise will be used as the wild card. The exercises will be performed in the same order as in the regular
RALLY CLASSES
Rally Novice ARally Novice B
Rally Advanced ARally Advanced B
Rally Excellent ARally Excellent B
$28.00 for the first entry of each dog $18.00 All Sweepstakes Classes
$18.00 Additional Entry of same dog $18.00 Non-Regular Obedience Classes
$18.00 Bred By Exhibitor$18.00 Junior Showmanship (first entry)
(Free as additional entry)
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES
Novice Open
Novice Class—for boys & girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show who are at the time entries close have not won three first place awards with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.
Open Class—for boys & girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show who are at the time entries close have won three first place awards with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.
Notice
Juniors who substitute for the original dog they have entered in the Junior Showmanship classes with dogs that are not entered in one of the offered classes at this show must remit the Junior Showmanship only entry fee with their substitution.
SHOW HOURS
7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. -- CDT TIME
Dogs are not required to be at the show until scheduled time of judging. All dogs not needed for further judging will be excused.
ENTRY FEES
Fees include the 50¢ AKC Recording Fee and the $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee on the first entry of a dog and a $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single entry classes. (There is no recording fee or event service fee for sweepstakes, futurities, brace/team, multi-dog classes, or special attractions.)
ENTRIES CLOSE at the residence of Sharon Ehr, WEDNESDAY 12:00 P.M. May 27, 2009, 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 and Money Orders payable to Dachshund Club of the Great Lakes, (DCGL). (Returned Check Charge $25.00). Cash only accepted as payment of returned check on day of show. 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 will be accepted only if legible. MAIL ENTRIES with Fees payable to DCGL: Sharon Ehr, 11812 Seven Pine Dr, Holland MI 49424. WAIVE SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT ON PRIORITY TYPE MAIL DELIVERIES.ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT SIGNATURE, FEES AND BACK ON ENTRY FORM WITH AGREEMENT. ALL FEES MUST BE PAYABLE IN US FUNDS.
Enter on line: www.allwaysawinner.com
(A $4.00 processing fee will be charged for each on-line entry)
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS:
EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO PICK UP AFTER THEIR DOGS
Parking
RV Parking is allowed on the street in front of For Your Canine.
Meals
Italian Beef Sandwiches
Sides and iced tea or water will be available for $6.00 each.
Please indicate desired number of lunches on your entry form.
Coffee will be offered in the morning.
The Dachshund Club of the Great Lakes will be offering a Bake Sale & Raffle.
Post Show Dinner
A post show dinner will be held at the president’s home at the Hays home, 2626 Melrose Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60164. Dinner location within 15 minutes of show site. Directions will be passed out at the show. There is no cost, please bring your own chairs and indicate how many will be attending on your entry form.
THE RIBBON PRIZES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
Regular Classes
First Prize...........................Blue RibbonThird Prize………...……..Yellow Ribbon
Second Prize........................Red RibbonFourth Prize…….….……...White Ribbon
Winners...........................Purple RosetteReserve Winners….Purple & White Rosette
Best of Winners...Blue & White RosetteBest of Variety…..…Purple & Gold Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Variety………………………….……....Red & White Rosette
Best of Breed……………………………………………………………Purple & Gold Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed..………………………….……..........Lavender Rosette
Select ………………………….…....…………………………......Light Blue & White Ribbon
Best of Bred by Exhibitor………………………….…….....................................Green Rosette
Non-Regular Classes
First Prize..........................Rose RibbonThird Prize…………...Light Green Ribbon
Second Prize....................Brown Ribbon Fourth Prize……..………….Gray Ribbon
Best in in Sweepstakes ……………………………………………....…Pink & Green Rosette
Best Junior Handler………...………………………………………..…Pink & Green Rosette
Obedience Classes
Highest Scoring Dog From Regular Classes…………………………....Blue & Gold Rosette
Highest Combined Score in Utility and Open Classes………………….Blue & Green Rosette
First Prize...........................Blue Ribbon Third Prize………..……...Yellow Ribbon
Second Prize........................Red Ribbon Fourth Prize………..……...White Ribbon
Qualifying Score……………………………………………………….....Dark Green Ribbon
Non-Regular Obedience Classes
First Prize..........................Rose Ribbon Third Prize…………..Light Green Ribbon
Second Prize....................Brown Ribbon Fourth Prize…………..…….Gray Ribbon
Rally Classes
First Prize...........................Blue Ribbon Third Prize………..……...Yellow Ribbon
Second Prize........................Red Ribbon Fourth Prize………..……...White Ribbon Qualifying Score……………………………………………………….....Dark Green Ribbon
SWEEPSTAKES
Judge: Mrs. Hannelore Heller
The Sweepstakes is open to Dachshunds 6 months and under 18 months of age on the day of the show. All entries MUST be entered in one of the Regular Classes at this show. Indicate “Sweepstakes” and age division on the regular entry form under Additional Classes. No Champions or professional handlers. Classes same for Dogs and bitches and are not divided by coat.
PUPPY & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSIFICATION
(same classes for dogs & bitches—not divided by coat)
Puppy, 6 mos. & under 9 mos.
Puppy, 9 mos. & under 12 mos.
Junior, 12 mos. & under 18 mos.
Veterans - 7 years and Older
SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE MONIES
After 35% has been deducted to defray sweepstakes expenses, the remaining 65% shall be divided as follows:
FIRST PRIZE40 %
SECOND PRIZE30 %
THIRD PRIZE20 %
FOURTH PRIZE10 %
Dachshund Club of the Great Lakes, Inc.
Specialty Trophies
Unless otherwise specified, prizes are offered by Dachshund Club of the Great Lakes through the generosity of the members and friends. All trophies and awards must be claimed the day of show. None will be mailed.
Trophy Donations
The Dachshund Club of the Great Lakes appreciates your
donation to the General Trophy Fund.
Donations must be received by May 5, 2010 in order for your name to appear in the catalog.
See Donation information on page 15
Regular & Non Regular Class Trophies
Best of Breed – Dachshund Clock
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed – Glass Vase
Best of Variety – Silver Tray
Best of Opposite Sex – Ceramic Eggs
Best of Winners –Ceramic Blue Bowls
Winners Dog – Stud Treat Jar
Winners Bitch – Diva Treat Jar
Reserve Winners Dog & Bitch – Glass Candle Holders
Longhaired Dog - Silver Jelly Dish Longhaired Bitch - Silver Tong
Smooth Dog - DCGL Rock GlassSmooth Bitch - Silver Platter
Wirehaired Dog - Silver Goblet Wirehaired Bitch - Silver Goblet
Best Bred by Exhibitor – Dog Wine Glass
Specialty Awards—Breed
The Dachshund Club of America, Inc. (Sheila Parish, Trophy Chairperson, PO Box 17164 Urbana IL 61803 in support of the June 13, 2009
Specialty Show of the Dachshund Club of the Great Lakes offers, open to all dachshunds for outright award, it’s trophies as follows:
Longhaired: 6-14 Entries Sunburst Medallion for Best of Variety
15-44 Entries 5” Bronze Plaque for Best of Variety
45 or more entries 8” Bronze Plaque for Best of Variety and
5” Plaque for Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Variety
Smooth: 6-14 Entries Sunburst Medallion for Best of Variety
15-44 Entries 5” Bronze Plaque for Best of Variety
45 or more entries 8” Bronze Plaque for Best of Variety and
5” Plaque for Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Variety
Wirehaired: 6-14 Entries Sunburst Medallion for Best of Variety
15-44 Entries 5” Bronze Plaque for Best of Variety
45 or more entries 8” Bronze Plaque for Best of Variety and
5” Plaque for Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Variety
The Dachshund Club of America, Inc. further offers, open to all dachshunds in all three coats, Gold-Plated Dachshund pins for Winners Dog and Winners Bitch. Entries in non-regular classes that compete for Best of Variety are included in the count for determination of awards.
Regular Obedience Awards
Highest Qualifying Dachshund in Regular Classes – Dog Table Runner
Highest Qualifying Dachshund in Regular Classes with a Championship – Dachshund Statue donated by Joe Baren
Highest Combined Qualifying Score from Utility A & Utility B Classes– Pottery Barn Dachshund Statue
Novice A - Good Dog Ceramic FrameNovice B - Good Dog Ceramic Frame
Open A - Good Dog Ceramic FrameOpen B - Good Dog Ceramic Frame
Utility A - Good Dog Ceramic FrameUtility B - Good Dog Ceramic Frame
First in all Non Regular Classes - Star Trivet
Specialty Awards—Obedience
The Dachshund Club of America, Inc. (Sheila Parish, Trophy Chairperson, PO Box 17164 Urbana IL 61803 in support of the June 13, 2009
Obedience Trial of the Dachshund Club of the Great Lakes offers, open to all dachshunds for outright award, it’s trophies as follows:
6-9 EntriesSunburst Medallion for High in Trial
10-29 Entries5” Bronze Plaque High in Trial
Sunburst Medallion for 2nd High in Trial
30 or more entries8” Bronze Plaque for High in Trial
5” Plaque for 2nd High in Trial
Rally Awards
Novice A – Dog Bowl Novice B – Dog Bowl
Excellent A – Dog BowlExcellent B – Dog Bowl
Advanced A – Dog BowlAdvanced B – Dog Bow
Specialty Awards—Rally
The Dachshund Club of America, Inc. (Sheila Parish, Trophy Chairperson, PO Box 17164 Urbana IL 61803 in support of the June 13, 2009
Rally Trial of the Dachshund Club of the Great Lakes offers, open to all dachshunds for outright award, it’s trophies as follows:
Gold-Plated Dachshund Pin will be awarded for first in each class (First to be determined by the highest qualifying score)
No minimum number of entries is required.
Qualifying scores are required for all awards.
Junior Showmanship Awards
Best Junior Handler – Dog Wind Chimes
First in Each Class - Dog Bowl
Puppy Sweepstakes Awards
Best Puppy in Sweepstakes – Glass Votive Lamp
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Puppy in Sweepstakes – Dog Mug
Veteran Sweeps
Best Veteran in Sweepstakes – DCGL Glass Box
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Veteran in Sweepstakes – Leaf Candy Dish
Routes to show
From north - Take 294 south to Irving Park Rd. West exit. Get into left lane immediately and turn left (south) at first stoplight - Mannheim Rd. Take Mannheim south 2 blocks to United Parkway (light). Turn right (west) and follow United Parkway around to 4233. Park in back of building or on one side of street.
From south - Take 294 north to Interstate 90 - O'Hare exit to Mannheim Rd. south exit. Take Mannheim south to United Parkway. Follow above from there.
Hotels in the area accepting pets:
When making reservations please confirm your hotel still accepts pets.
Candlewood Suites (newly remodeled)
4021 North Mannheim Rd.
Schiller Park IL 60176
800-225-1237
Comfort Inn
3001 N Mannheim Rd.
Franklin Park IL
844-233-9282
Holiday Inn
624 N York Rod
Elmhurst IL
630-279-1100
Motel 6
9408 W. Lawrence Ave
Schiller Park IL 60176
958-671-4282
