American Bullmastiff Association NAtioNAl SpeciAlty Sweepstakes ...

American Bullmastiff Association
National Specialty
Sweepstakes
Obedience Trial
Rally Trial
Agility Trial
Tracking Test
October 8 - 13, 2012
Oconomowoc, WI

2012 ABA National Specialty Schedule
Tentative Schedule - subject to change. Consult Judging Program after closing for final ring times.
All events are indoors at the Olympia Resort unless otherwise noted; judging is in the Olympia Center.
Monday, October 8 th
8:00 a.m. Tracking Test – Outdoors at Kettle Moriane Park, Southern Unit
Tuesday, October 9 th
11:00 a.m. Agility Trial and Triathlon Check-In - Outdoors Agility Area, south of the Olympia Center
Wednesday, October 10 th
8:00 a.m. Obedience Trial and Rally (with Triathlon)
1:00 p.m. Puppy Sweepstakes – Olympia Center
Followed immediately by Veteran Sweepstakes
6:00 p.m. Educational Seminar, “Nose to Paws, 1 st Aid for Dogs - Wisconsin Ballroom
Presenter: Dr. David Spong, DVM
8:00 p.m. Howling Contest – Judging our best “howlers” just like on The Voice - Wisconsin Ballroom
Thursday, October 11 th
8:00 a.m. Judges Education Seminar – Milwaukee Room (Judges Only)
8:00 a.m. Futurity - Olympia Center
9:00 a.m. or immediately following the conclusion of Futurity -
National Specialty Breed Judging begins with Regular Dog Classes - Olympia Center
Followed by Veteran Dogs
Immediately following Veteran Dogs -
Triathlon conformation will be judged
At the conclusion of judging for the day at Olympia Center -
Canine Good Citizen Test
6:00 p.m. Cash Bar
7:00 p.m. Top Twenty Shining Stars Competition - Wisconsin Ballroom
Friday, October 12 th
8:00 a.m. National Specialty Breed Judging continues with Regular Bitch Classes
Followed by Veteran Bitches
At the conclusion of Bitch judging -
Veteran & Rescue Parades
4:00 p.m. ABA Annual Meeting - Westlake Room
6:00 p.m. Cash Bar - Wisconsin Ballroom
7:00 p.m. Hawaiian-Themed Pig Roast with Silent Auction & Raffle – Wisconsin Ballroom
8:00 p.m. Art Auction (cash bar continues)
Saturday, October 13 th
8:00 a.m. Junior Showmanship – Olympia Center
National Specialty Breed Judging continues with Best of Breed
Followed by Non-Regular and Special Attraction classes:
Maturity, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace, Best Puppy, Best Bred By
Exhibitor, Best Brindle, Best Veteran
At the conclusion of judging for the day at Olympia Center -
Parade of Titleholders
6:00 p.m. Cash Bar - Wisconsin Ballroom
7:00 p.m. Awards Dinner with a Special Raffle Event - Wisconsin Ballroom
Sunday, October 14 th
Have a safe trip home! See you next year in Atlanta!
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PREMIUM LIST
AKC Events #2012210934, 2012210936, 2012210937, 2012210954, 2012210955
American
Bullmastiff Association
(Member of the American Kennel Club)
National Specialty,
Sweepstakes, and Junior Showmanship,
Obedience, Rally and Agility Trials
for Bullmastiffs Only
Tracking Test
and Special Attractions: Triathlon, Veteran Parade & Rescue Parade
All events sanctioned by and conducted under the rules of the American Kennel Club.
NOTE
EARLY
CLOSING
DATE
OCTOBER 8 - 13, 2012
All Events Unbenched and Indoors
Except: Tracking Trial and Agility Trial
which will be held outdoors
Show Hours 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
OLYMPIA RESORT & SPA & CONFERENCE CENTER
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066
This Specialty is dedicated to the memory of Jean Robinson.
Entries close at the Show Secretary’s office at 7:00 p.m. EST, SATURDAY, Sept. 8, 2012, after
which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11,
Section 6 of the AKC Dog Show Rules. SEE ENTRY OPTIONS ON INCLUDED ENTRY FORM.
SHOW SECRETARY: Arden Shaw
Specialty Dog Shows
4891 Ballantrae, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Phone: (248) 851-9729 Fax: (248) 855-6675
Email: arden@specialtydogshows.com
Website: www.specialtydogshows.com (for online entry)
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.
James P. Crowley, Secretary
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2012 OFFICERS & SHOW COMMITTEE
www.bullmastiff.us
VETERINARIAN (ON CALL)
Pewaukee Veterinary
Service
N29W23950 Schuett Dr.,
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 347-0787
(41 min. from show site)
VETERINARY EMERGENCY
WISCONSIN VETERINARY
REFERRAL CENTER
360 Bluemound Road
Waukesha, WI 53188
(866) 542-3241
OFFICERS
President ............................................... Alan Kalter
First Vice President ............................... Mary Barbara Walsh
Second Vice President .......................... Lynne Angelos
Treasurer ............................................... Karen Burke
Recording Secretary .............................. Barbara Jacobs
Corresponding Secretary ...................... Linda Neville*
P.O. Box 392, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
Lindart@msn
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Oconomowoc Memorial
Hospital
791 Summit Ave
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-9400
PHOTOGRAPHER
THOMAS PHOTOGRAPH-
W230s2408 Morningside Dr.
Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53188
(262) 544-1822
thomasphoto40@me.com
AKC Delegate: Alan Kalter
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
· Marc Bernatti · Sherry Boldt · Jan Logan · Nicole Parker Hardesty · Gerald Greer
SHOW COMMITTEE (*EVENT/BENCH COMMITTEE)
Show Co-Chair: Lynne Angelos (847) 746-2440 [h] (847) 858-1589 [c] lynneangelos@gmail.com
2617 Gideon Ave., Zion, IL 60099
Co-Chair: Elizabeth Falk * (815) 403-1048 [h] (815) 403-1048 [c] darlingbmf@aol.com
501 Glenwood Ave., McHenry, IL 60051
Obedience, Rally, and Agility Trials Chair & Triathlon Chair:
Cindy Platt (815) 947-2705 limerick@jisp.net
Tracking Chair:
Denise Borton (269) 375-0059 twinpinefarm@gmail.com
Agility – Cindy Platt & Kim Cook
Art Auction – Linda Cejner & Linda Neville
Awards - Barb Long
Basket Raffle – Linda Cejner & Linda Neville
Catalog Advertising – Lindy Whyte & Vince Grlovich
Catalog Sales/Marked Catalogs –Denise Borton
Chief Ring Steward – Nancy Orr Rainey
Educational Seminar – Cindie Waters
Evening Dinners (Fri. & Sat.) – Karen Burke
Facebook Page 2012 – Nicole Parker Hardesty
Financial – Lynne Angelos
Futurity - Donna Pendleton
Grounds – Andrew Angelos*
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Driving Directions to Veterinary and Hospital locations
will be available at the Show Secretary’s desk.
Hospitality Bags – Kathy McAlister & Cathe Crislip
Hospitality Suite – Kara Gonzalez & Gwen Bader Spong
Judges Education – Carol Beans
Judges Hospitality – Tim Conradt
Obedience & Rally - Kim Cook & Cindy Platt
Parade (Rescue & Veteran) – Andrea Kelly
Publicity - Mike Rainey
RV Parking – Karen & *Jerry Cole
T-Shirt Sales – Karen Cole & Karen Burke
Top 20 Event – Linda Cejner
Trophies – Andrea Kelly & *Cindie Waters
Vendors – Howard Gussis
VIDEOGRAPHER
• This show will be professionally video
recorded. No other commercial video recording,
video recording from a tripod mounted camera,
or any video recording of entire classes of dogs
will be permitted.
• Submission of an entry form and/or physical
presence on the show grounds shall constitute
both implied and real consent for both the
handler and their dog to be video recorded.
• Commercial video recording,video recording from
a tripod mounted camera, or any video recording
of entire classes of dogs shall require permission in
advance, and in writing, from the club.
Show Dog Video Pros
40 Junction Rd., South Berwick, ME 03908
showdogvideopros@gamil.com
(See ad on pg.22)
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ENTRY FEES
First Entry in Conformation* ............................................................ $28.00
Second entry, same dog, in Conformation ................................. $23.00
Jr. Showmanship ................................................. $23, but as second entry, $20.00
Puppy Classes (up to 12 mos.) ............................................................ $23.00
BBE Classes, Sweepstakes & Non-regular Classes ................................ $23.00
First Entry in Obedience* ................................................................. $28.00
Second entry, same dog, in Obedience ..................................... $23.00
First Entry in Rally* ........................................................................... $28.00
Second entry, same dog, in Rally ............................................... $23.00
Parade of Titleholders ............................................................................. $20.00
Rescue or Veteran Parade ........................................................................ No fee
Triathlon .................................................................................................. No fee
Agility & Tracking - see respective Premium Lists for fees and entry forms
* For example, if Dog A is entered in Open Dog, and Obedience Open B, and Rally Novice A, his total entry
fees would be $84. ($28 + $28 + $28)
The ‘second entry, same dog’ fee applies to the second class in the same event. For example, if a dog is
entered in Obedience Utility A and also Obedience Open B, total obedience entry fees would be $51. ($28 + $23)
SPECIALTY ENTRY OPTIONS
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRIES for
CONFORMATION, OBEDIENCE, & RALLY
You can submit an entry one of three ways:
On-line Fax Postal Mail
Pay for your entry any of three ways:
Check
PayPal
Visa/MasterCard/Discover
Make checks (US funds & US banks) payable to Specialty
Dog Shows. If paying by Pay Pal or Credit Card, you
must add $3.50 per dog/per entry form convenience fee.
Credit cards will not be taken on line (not secure). Phone
or fax your card number and expiration date to the Show
Secretary, or note this information on your entry form.
If you are paying for someone else’s entry by PayPal
please be SURE to note their name in comments section.
Additional blank ABA specialty
entry forms are available at:
http://specialtydogshows.com/events
The Judging Program will be available online at least 10 days
before the show. If you do not receive written confirmation
of your entries and a judging program by 7 days prior to the
specialty, please email or call the Show Secretary.
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Accomodations
Advertising
Agility
Annual Meeting
Awards & Trophies
Basket Raffle
Breed Classes
CGC
Crating Info
Dinners - Friday
- Saturday
Emergency Info
Entry Fees
Entry Forms
Futurity
Howling Contest
Judges
Junior Showmanship
Maturity
Obedience Trial
Officers & Committees
Parades (Rescue,
Veteran,Titleholders)
Rally Trial
Reservations Form
Seminar - First Aid
Specialty Shirts
Sweepstakes
Top Twenty
Tracking Test
Triathlon
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Host Hotel
& SHOW SITE:
Olympia Resort & Spa
& Conference Center
1350 Royale Mile Road
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(800) 558-9573
www.olympiaresort.com
ACCOMODATIONS
OLYMPIA
RESORT
HOST HOTEL INFORMATION
Standard Rooms $115 Resort Suites $215. Room rates include refrigerator, coffee maker, ironing
equipment, and complimentary spa access: Sauna, Whirlpool, Roman Bath, Steam Room, Eucalyptus
Room & Fitness Center
This premier dog-friendly location also offers its exhibitor-guests ease of unloading show equipment,
handler changing area, dog bathing, lots of grass for excercising dogs, not to mention mention the
restaurant (open 7 days) and 2 bars, free wireless Internet, golf course and indoor & outdoor pools.
Make Your Reservations Today! Mention the American Bullmastiff Association
DON’T MISS OUT ON ANY OF THE FUN!!
DIRECTIONS TO THE HOST HOTEL & CONFORMATION, OBEDIENCE, & RALLY EVENTS SITE
From Milwaukee: West toward Madison on I-94, 25 miles to Oconomowoc, exit #282. Right on Hwy. 67, 1-1/2 miles on left.
From Chicago: An easy 2 hour drive. North on I-94 toward Milwaukee. Take the I-894 bypass, which later rejoins I-94 west
to Madison. Go approximately 25 miles to Oconomowoc exit #282. Right on Hwy. 67, 1-1/2 miles on left.
From Minneapolis: South on I-94 towards Madison. Continue towards Milwaukee to Oconomowoc exit #282. Left on Hwy.
67, 1-1/2 miles on left.
From Rockford: North on I-90 to Hwy. 26, to I-94 east, exit #282 at Oconomowoc. Left on Hwy. 67, 1-1/2 miles on left.
please read - Resort Dog Show Rules
• $75. refundable, $25. non-refundable dog deposit per room is required at check-in from guest with dogs in rooms, (total
deposit $100.), in case of damage or if deep cleaning is necessary. All resort rooms will be inspected within 72 hours of
departure and deposits will be returned within ten (10) days via Credit Card Adjustment or Check. The Guest and the ABA will
be advised upon room inspection of any withholdings of the initial deposit. Room inspections at checkout upon request only
and cannot be guaranteed.
• A maximum of four (4) dogs are permitted in each resort room. Rooms with over four (4) dogs will be charged an additional
$15. per room for a total of $40. non-refundable deposit.
• ALL dogs are to be crated when left unattended in guest rooms. You WILL be fined for loose dogs. NO exceptions.
• Plastic is required under all crates.
• For the safety of resort staff, all rooms must have a sign on the outside of the door to indicate dogs are occupying the
room. The Housekeeping Staff requires that you allow cleaning daily. All privacy signs must be removed no later than 11 a.m.
each day. NO EXCEPTIONS. Anyone refusing service will be charged an additional $25. per day of refused service.
• Dogs MUST be on a leash when walking in resort rooms, hallways or any public areas of the hotel. No dogs are allowed
in the lobby of the resort, or the hallways outside the restaurant, Frisco Bay Game Room, Club Indigo or Cricket’s Lounge. No
dogs are allowed in or near any food service outlet.
• No dogs are permitted poolside or in any restroom.
• No bathing or grooming of dogs in resort rooms.
• No grooming in any public areas inside the resort. A bathing area with a hose bib and water and a grooming area will be
provided. The hotel will not provide towels for the grooming area.
• Designated areas will be assigned for exercising dogs, please use only these areas and clean up after all dogs. Offenders
are subject to eviction.
• Waste must be deposited in poop buckets provided by the club. If the area you are in does not have a bucket, it is not an
exercise area. Carry plastic bags for clean up at all times.
• Dogs are not to create a nuisance by continually howling or barking. Any guest whose dog makes excessive noise will
receive one warning to remedy the situation. If the problem persists after this warning, resort management reserves the right to
remove the offending dog and guest from the Hotel.
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ACCOMODATIONS
RV PARKING
We have been asked by the Resort to collect the reservations and fees for the RV parking at the Resort.
RV parking SPACES ARE LIMITED. ABA members will be given preference. No hookups will be provided.
Excessively loud generators (construction type) will not be permitted. Areas need to be kept clean.
Failure to comply will result in a bench show hearing.
The cost of RV parking will be $25 per night. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Make your reservation on the Event Reservation Form in the center of this Premium List,
or send the following info to Karen & Jery Cole, ABA 2012 RV Parking, 16133 Lee Hwy., Bristol, VA 24202
Supply - Your Name, Address, Phone & Email,
Unit Type, Size & License. (& no. of sides with slideouts)
Dates of Arrival and Departure
Make checks for the TOTAL AMOUNT of your stay payable to ABA 2012 National Specialty, in US funds.
You will receive a confirmation of your reservation and your location ID#.
Questions? Contact Karen or Jerry at (276) 669-3273
elocdogs@aol.com
NOTE: Schulteis Sanitation Inc. will be coming to Olympia Resort on Thursday, October 11th. The cost for emptying your holding
tank is $30.00. We will try to organize at least 5 people that will want to have their tanks emptied. Payment in cash will be
collected when you arrive at Olympia if you want to use this service.
AIRPORTS
Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 45 minutes from the show site.
Milwaukee Airport Shuttle Services: Go Riteway 414-570-5200 or 800-236-5450, operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
One-Way Rates: 1 person, $59.47. 2 people, $65.22, includes gratuity for transportation in their Shared Ride Van. Dogs are
$10.00 extra and they will have to be kenneled while being transported to hotel. Please book 3 to 4 days in advance and
provide your flight information and if you will be traveling with a pet.
O’Hare International Airport, (ORD), in Chicago Illinoia, 90 minutes from show site.
DRIVING FROM MICHIGAN OR EASTERN CANADA - BONUS TIP!
Looking to avoid the trip around Lake Michigan? Book your trip on Lake Express! Lake Express is the first high speed
auto/passenger ferry to operate on a route on both the Great Lakes and within the Continental United States. The ship’s route
is between Muskegon, Mi and Milwaukee, Wi and takes just 2.5 hours dock to dock.
For more information call (866) 914-1010 or look on-line at www.lake-express.com
Complimentary pet kennels for cats and dogs are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please note that pet kennels must
be reserved with your reservation. Your pet may also travel in your vehicle but Coast Guard regulations stipulate all windows
must be rolled up. Pets are not allowed in the passenger cabins or decks.
FREE
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FREE
ROOM
FREE
ROOM
Win Five Nights
at Olympia Resort!
Worth $650.00 for a Standard Room!!!
Tickets are $25 each and are available for purchase
by sending a check, payable to
2012 ABA National Specialty (in US funds) to:
Lynne Angelos, 2617 Gideon Ave., Zion, IL 60099
Or just add your ticket order to the Event Reservation Form
in the center of this Premium List before the drawing date.
**** Please include your e-mail address and we will scan your ticket for
you! As a THANK YOU we will have a tan 2012 Logo t-shirt waiting for
you at the show. Stop by the t-shirt table to pick up your free shirt!
(Let us know your size!)
Drawing will be on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 (one week before show closes).
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cratING
There will be NO ringside crating space in the Olympia Center.
Ample crating space will be provided in the Illinois Ballroom, adjacent to the Olympia Center.
Reserved premium space will be offered at the Specialty this year, as will free space.
RESERVED CRATING SPACE
Reserved space is limited and is on a first-reserved, first-served basis!
The room is fully air-conditioned and just down the hall from the show rings.
For exhibitors who do not show or won’t be arriving until later int the week, reserving a spot
will ensure that you have a space to place your crates when you do arrive on site.
Free Space will also be provided to exhibitors without reservations, but all space is limited. The
Show Committee will mark all crating spaces that are pre-reserved. so those spots are quaranteed.
• Dogs are not permitted to be left in crates overnight.
• No x-pens are allowed to be used as a crate in this area.
• ANY VIOLATION IS SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINE.
• Please make sure your cell phone number is visible somewhere
in your crating spot in case of an emergency.
Reserved Crating Spaces are 5’ x 10’. Price is $30 for each 5’ x 10’ space for the entire week.
(Monday through Saturday)
Reserve your spot now by using the Event Reservation Form in the center of the Premium List,
or send your check, payable to ABA National Specialty, in US funds to:
Elizabeth Falk, 501 Glensood Ave., McHenry, IL 60051.
Annual
Questions? Contact Elizabeth at (815) 403-1048 or darlingbmf@aol.com
ANNUAL BASKET RAFFLE
Basket Raffle
Please help sponsor
this annualABA Extravaganza!
For info or to Donate a Basket,
please contact Linda Neville at
lindart@msn.com
≈ Bring a Basket ≈
≈ Win a Basket ≈
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2012 CATALOG ADVERTISING
THIS IS HUGE !
For the first time in club history, the
ABA National Specialty Catalog will be a large 8.5” x 11” size!
It will surely be a breed collectible for years to come.
Don’t miss out showcasing your kennel, it’s history, it’s future -
share some of your past and present with a group of your dogs -
show us how you got to where you are today.
Or share your dog’s accomplishments in the ring or out - be he a faithful
babysitter, couch buddy extraordinaire or a exemplary refrigerator guard!
Send your ad materials directly to the Show Secretary at:
Specialty Dog Shows/Arden Shaw
4891 Ballantrae, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301-1001
Email high resolution scanned materials to: arden@specialtydogshows.com
QUESTIONS? Call (248) 851-9729 or use the email above.
ALL AD SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH. NO EXCEPTIONS.
You will receive a proof of your ad by email before the catalog is printed.
Send ad payments in US funds, payable to ABA 2012 National Specialty to:
Lindy Whyte, 2061 Henderson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301
or contact Lindy at: tryumphe@comcast.net
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AD PRICES
Full page with or without one photo – Black & White: $ 75 Color: $ 120
Two facing pages with a photo each – Black & White: $ 135 Color: $ 220
Three consec. pages with a photo - Black & White : $ 205 Color: $ 320
Four consec pages with a photo - Black & White : $ 270 Color: $ 430
Half Page with or without one photo – Black & White: $ 55 not available
Business Card or Breeder Listing: $ 20 not available
Memoriams
no charge
Covers - first come, first-served Outside back cover – Color: $ 375
Inside front cover – Color: $ 325
Inside back cover – Color: $ 325
Photo scanning, re-sizing, page layout, and an email proof are included in pricing.
Additional photos on a page - add $10 for each.
You may also submit pages print-ready. This means a 300 dpi min. PDF, Photoshop,
or JPEG file. Print area is 7.5” wide x 10” tall to allow for coil binding. Bleeds permitted.
Photographs scanned at 300 dpi and typed text are acceptable via email as well.
Photos will be returned at the show, or include a SASE for immediate return.
Remember to put your name on the back of each photo. and include your email
in case we need to clarify anything for your ad.
The American Bullmastiff Association reserves the right to decline or alter any ad found to be objectionable or not in good taste.
A limited number of 2012 catalogs will be printed.
Pre-order yours to ensure you will get one by using the
Event Reservation Form in the center of the Premium List.
Pre-ordered: $20 Day of show: $25
Marked & Mailed (postage incl.): $35 Domestic $40 Foreign
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2012 SPECIALTY EVENT JUDGES
BREED CLASSES & MATURITY CLASS
.............................. Mr. William Sahloff, 7118 Country Road 2, Swanton, OH 43558
JR. SHOWMANSHIP
........ Mrs. Kylie Hirschy-Seivert, N55 W31197 County Road K, Hartland, WI 53024
Sweepstakes CLASSES
.............................. Ms. Pam Kochuba, 51 Walnut Hill Rd., Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Obedience TRIAL ........................ Mr. Fred Buroff, P.O. Box 322 Mokena, IL 60448
(Incl. Triathlon Obedience)
RALLY TRIAL .................................. Mr. Fred Buroff, P.O. Box 322 Mokena, IL 60448
AGILITY ........ Ms. Jean Munger, 47W656 Shirewood Farm Rd., Hampshire, IL 60140
(Incl. Triathlon Agility)
TRACKING TEST .............. Mrs. Pam German, 337 Pearl St. Rd., Belvidere, IL 61008
......... Lois Leidahl-Marsh, 2485 S. Scott St., Des Plaines, IL 60018
FUTURITY ........................ Anita Migday, DVM, 3 Oakridge Lane, Belford, MA 01730
TRIATHLON ..................................................... TBA by the National Show Committee
Ribbon & Rosette AWards
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, awards and prizes are offered by the Amaerican Bullmastiff Association through
the generosity of their members and supporters. The ABA reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater
value should any prize become unavailable. All trophies must be claimed the day of the show, none will be mailed.
Regular Conformation Classes:
First Place .………..... Blue Rosette
Second Place ……… Red Rosette
Third Place ……...….. Yellow Rosette
Fourth Place …….….. White Rosette
Winners ……..........… Purple Rosette
Reserve Winners .…. Purple & White Rosette
Best of Winners …..... Blue & White Rosette
Best of Breed ……..... Purple & Yellow Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex
To Best of Breed ....… Red & White Rosette
Grand Champion*
Select Dog & Bitch.. Blue & White Rosette
Award of Merit** ........ Maroon & Cream Rosette
ALL Regular Classes (Conf/Obed/RA):
First Place ............. Blue Rosette
Second Place ....... Red Rosette
Third Place ........... Yellow Rosette
Fourth Place ......... White Rosette
ALL Non Regular Classes:
First Place ............. Rose Rosette
Second Place ....... Brown Rosette
Third Place ........... Lt. Green Rosette
Fourth Place ......... Grey Rosette
Miscellaneous:
Best Puppy, Best Brindle,
Best Bred by Exhibitor ............ Maroon/Cream/Black
Rosette
Best Veteran ........................... Cream & Burgandy
Rosette
Sweepstakes:
Best Puppy in
Sweepstakes ...................... Pink & Green Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Best
Puppy in Sweepstakes ............... Lavender Rosette
Best Veteran in Sweepstakes ..Pink & Green Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Best
Veteran in Sweepstakes ......... Lavender Rosette
Best in Junior
Showmanship ........................ Rose & Green Rosette
Obedience Classes:
High Scoring Dog in
Regular Classes ................. Blue & Yellow Rosette
High Combined Score ............. Blue & Green Rosette
Qualifying Score ...................... Dark Green Rosette
Rally Classes:
See Regluar Class Placement Rosettes, left.
*Grand Champion Points
At the judge’s discretion, Grand Championship points may be awarded to: Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of
Breed, Select Dog, Select Bitch.
**Judge’s Awards of Merit
Immediately following the Best of Breed Competition, Awards of Merit may be awarded to those dogs or bitches not winning
Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed or Best of Winners or Select Dog and Select Bitch, but are deemed of
such outstanding quality as to deserve recognition. Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Select Dog and Select Bitch may not
be considered by virtue of their already higher placement. The maximum number of such awards of merit shall be limited to
10% of the total entry in Best of Breed, up to a maximum of 12. (The percentage will not be rounded up.)
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special awards & challenge trophies
SPECIAL AWARDS
The following awards will be presented at the awards dinner Saturday evening:
BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES - Lombardy Trophy - Cold Cast Bronze Bulmastiff on a Red Marble Base offered by
the American Bullmastiff Association, Inc.
BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES - Glass City Trophy - Cold Cast Bullmastiff Head on a Wooden Base with a Circular
Bronze Plaque reading “Puppy Sweepstakes” offered by the American Bullmastiff Association, Inc.
BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES - The Highpoint Challenge Trophy - Dannyquest Bullmastiff puppy on wooden base
offered by Mike and Michele McGovern, Highpoint Bullmastiffs
BEST BRACE - Beowulf Memorial Award - Commemorative Plaque will be awarded in honor of 4-time Best
Brace Winners 1994-1997 Ch Beowulf Phoebe Leatherneck NA & Ch Beowulf Glory Girl CD MX AXJ AXP
XHP WDX ROM offered by Jenny Baum, Beowulf Bullmastiffs
BEST JUNIOR HANDLER - In loving memory of Haley Nicole Pharr - Crystal Star with Wooden Base offered
by Deb & Ken Vargas for American Bullmastiff Association members ONLY
BREED COMPETITION CHALLENGE TROPHIES OPEN TO ALL
For permanent possession, these trophies must be won three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the
same dog nor at consecutive shows, for competition at the ABA National Specialty Show only. Unless otherwise
specified, each winner to hold trophy until the next National Specialty show. Should the trophy require engraving,
it is the responsibility of the winner to do so. All offered through the American Bullmastiff Association, Inc.
BEST OF BREED: The Anniversary Challenge Trophy, the Victoria DaVila Trophy consisting of a Bronze Bullmastiff
sitting on a Marble Base, it is a replica of the original Statue found in Philadelphia offered by Ed Schwartz
BEST OF BREED: The Liam Cup consisting of a Silver Bowl on a Wooden Base offered by Gerald Greer &
Scott Hoffman
BEST OF BREED: The American Bullmastiff Association, Inc. 75th Anniversary Trophy designated as a Challenge
Trophy for National Specialty winners
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED: The Rouge Trophy consisting of a Silverplated Bowl on
Walnut Base with Shields offered by Mrs J H Daniell-Jenkins, Kennels of the Rouge
BEST PUPPY IN PUPPY CLASSES: A Near Life-Size Limited Edition Bas-Relief Head Study of a Bullmastiff
on a Wooden Plaque offered by Billy Brittle and Grant Slater
BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR: The Bandog Challenge Trophy, Silver Plated Wine Cooler on a Wooden Base
offered by Louise Sanders
BEST VETERAN: The Noland Memorial Trophy consisting of Dannyquest’s Gamkeeper’s Night Dog on a
Wooden Base offered by Martin Richardson, Noland Bullmastiffs in loving memory of Ch Bad’Nuff Boss
WINNERS DOG: The Daniel Sr and Diane Howell Memorial Trophy consisting of a Dannyquest’s Gamekeeper’s
Night Dog offered by the Greater New York Bullmastiff Fanciers
WINNERS BITCH: The Allstar Trophy consisting of a Dannyquest’s Mother’s Pride (Bullmastiff Bitch with Puppies)
offered by Mimi Einstein, Allstar Bullmastiffs
VETERAN DOG CLASS (6 Yrs & under 8 Yrs), 1st: The Fairview Trophy consisting of a Turned Cypress Wood
Vase on Wood Base offered by Ed & Marti Robbins, Fairview Bullmastiffs
VETERAN BITCH CLASS (6 Yrs & under 8 Yrs), 1st: The Fairview Trophy consisting of a Turned Cypress
Wood Vase on Wood Base offered by Ed & Marti Robbins, Fairview Bullmastiffs
VETERAN BITCH CLASS (8 Yrs & under 10), 1st: The Fairview Trophy consisting of a Turned Cypress Wood
Vase on Wood Base offered by Ed & Marti Robbins, Fairview Bullmastiffs
STUD DOG CLASS, 1st: The Banshee Trophy, offered by Patrick and Andrea Kelly in memory of Ted, CH
Bastion’s Ruff Rider O’Waters OA CD TDI WDV-1 WDVA-2 S-NAC NJC RS-1 JS-1 HIC ROM, consisting of a
Pewter Punchbowl on a Wooden Base
STUD DOG CLASS, 1st: The CH Tauralan Vic Torious Trophy, offered by Jim & Carol Beans, Tauralan
Bullmastiffs, consisting of a Copper Bowl on a Wooden Base
BROOD BITCH CLASS, 1st: The Bastion Trophy, 9 Inch Boardman Silver Pewter Bowl on a Wooden Base offered
by Linda Cejner, Sherry Boldt, Kim Cook, Gerald Greer & Jan Logan in memory of Am Can Ch Bastion’s
Odds on Favorite, A Gold ROM Bitch
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special awards & challenge trophies
BREED COMPETITION CHALLENGE TROPHIES
OPEN TO AMERICAN BULLMASTIFF ASSOCIATION, INC. MEMBERS ONLY
BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR: The Shastid’s Freehold Challenge Trophy, a Limited Edition Life-Size Bullmastiff
Head valued at $750.00 offered by Jack Shastid and the artist, Anna Burke Harris
BEST VETERAN BITCH: The Emily Mustari Memory Challenge Trophy, a Dannyquest Cold-Cast Bronze
Sculpture on a Wooden Base offered by Susan Crawford, Liz Dunn & Barb Ellison
BROOD BITCH CLASS, 1st: The Aura McConnell DVM Memorial Trophy, DannyQuest’s “A Mother’s Pride”,
Mother & Puppies on a Wooden Base offered by Pat O’Brien, Bullmast Bullmastiffs
OBEDIENCE CHALLENGE TROPHY
OPEN TO AMERICAN BULLMASTIFF ASSOCIATION, INC. MEMBERS ONLY
HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN REGULAR OBEDIENCE CLASSES: The Cerebus Challenge Trophy, a Silver
Bowl on a Wooden Base offered by Lynn & Bob Spohr in memory of Ch Nutiket Cerebus through the American
Bullmastiff Association, Inc. for competition at its National Specialty Show only. For permanent possession,
trophy must be won three times by the same owner, not necessarily th the same dog nor at consecutive shows.
Each winner to hold trophy until the next National Specialty show. Should the trophy require engraving, it is the
responsibility of the winner to do so.
2012 ABA national trophy donations
breed
Best of Breed - Large copper tub (filled), custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Lindy
Whyte & Vince Grlovich - Tryumphe Bullmastiffs
A full rhinestone Swarovski collar in purple and gold, offered by Dal Primo Bullmastiffs - In Loving Memory of
a true Show Dog, a true Bullmastiff and a true Friend, PRIMO, 2011 National Specialty Best of Breed/Best
Veteran Dog, Love Always, Team Primo
Award of Merit Rosettes – Offered by and in loving and eternal memory of Liam and Sara, Gerald
Greer & Scott Hoffman, M.D. Starry Knight Bullmastiffs. There is sacredness in tears. They are not the mark
of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of
overwhelming grief…and unspeakable love.
Best of Opposite - Copper garden tub (filled), custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered in
memory of BOSS Ch. Ladybug’s Heartlink To Cait,TD National Specialty BOS 2001 & 2002, Best Veteran
Bitch 2006/AOM - Dearly Loved & Forever Missed by Denise & Ralph Borton
Best of Winners - Copper tub, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Bob & Lynn
Spohr - Bastion Bullmastiffs
Select Dog Trophy - Wooden book holder, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Vicki Allenbrand - Blackjack Bullmastiffs
Select Dog Rosette – Offered by Bridget Meinke - Northwoods Bullmastiffs
Select Bitch Trophy - Wooden book holder, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Cindie & Lee Waters in Memory of Baby Sadie
Select Bitch Rosette – offered by Jude Newton
Winners Dog - Wooden tray table, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Jerry & Karen
Cole, ELOC, Reg’d.
Winners Bitch - Wooden tray table, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Jim & Carol
Beans - Tauralan Bullmastiffs
Reserve Winners Dog - Wooden tray, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Chole Eull
Reserve Winners Bitch - Wooden tray, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Barb Heck, Briart
bEST VETERAN ROSETTE - offered by the 2012 ABA National Show Committee.
Best Veteran Dog - Set of four small bamboo plates, custom painted by Nell Galvin, offered by
- Dal Primo Bullmastiffs - In Loving Memory of a true Show Dog, a true Bullmastiff and a true Friend, PRIMO,
2011 National Specialty Best of Breed/Best Veteran Dog, Love Always ... Team Primo
Best Veteran Bitch - Set of four small bamboo plates, custom painted by Nell Galvin, offered by Craig
Garcia & Dwight Yeager
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Best Puppy - Set of one large and two small bamboo plates, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty,
offered by T-Boldt Bullmastiffs - In memory of Am/Can Ch BeaHives What’s The Buzz T-Boldt (Buzz) and
Am/Can Ch T-Boldt’s Opening Saramony (Sara)
Best Bred-By - Wooden server, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered In memory of
Am/Can Ch BeaHives What’s The Buzz T-Boldt (Buzz) and Am/Can Ch T-Boldt’s Opening Saramony (Sara)
T-Boldt Bullmastiffs
Best Brindle - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Bobby Biles
Stud Dog - Wooden tray, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty , offered by Paul Schimmel
Brood Bitch -Wooden tray, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Becky & Robert
Martin - BO-BECK BULLMASTIFFS
Maturity - Metal French flower bucket (filled), custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Holly & Robb Gibbs
Best Brace - Metal French flower bucket (filled), custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Maureen Dudek
REGULAR BREED CLASSES (Including Rosettes 1st - 4th place)
6-9 Mo. Dog - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by LeeAnn Stag
9-12 Mo. Dog - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Ed & Patty Schreiber
- In memory of Blazins Diggery Venn
12-18 Mo Dog - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Howard Gussis &
Lesley Brown - Stealsaheart Bullmastiffs
Amateur Owner Handled Dog - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered
by Connie Gard, Sand River Kennels, in Memory of Chris Andersen
American Bred Dog - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered byJohn &
Jane Hayden
Bred By Exhibitor Dog - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Craig
Garcia & Dwight Yeager
Open Brindle Dog -Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Linda & Art
Neville - In memory of Ch. Fat City Blue Moon Sapphire
Open Dog - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Cindy Dengler, In
memory of “Wally”, CH. DOX Windigo’s Heirogant Son
6-9 Mo. Bitch - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Kathy & Robert
Manuel - Sumertym Bullmastiffs
9-12 Mo. Bitch - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Carol & Chuck
Hemeyer, Congratulations To All
12-18 Mo. Bitch - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Jan and Charlie
Poulton - Patriot Bullmastiffs
Amateur Owner Handled Bitch - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty,
offered by Ben & Sharon Baratto - Waters Edge Bullmastiffs
American Bred Bitch - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
HappyLeg’s Bullmastiffs
Bred By Bitch - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Craig Garcia &
Dwight Yeager
Open Brindle Bitch - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Chris
Olsen & Larry Zimmer
Open Bitch - Wooden plaque, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Janet Bicknese
- Nese Bullmastiffs
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Best Junior HANDLER - Wooden tray, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Ann & Joe
McGowan - Pride Bullmastiffs
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES (Including Rosettes 1st - 4th place)
Novice Junior - Fleece throw, customized by Super Stitchin’, offered by Donna Svabik & Diana Lininger
- Brookhaven Bullmastiffs
Novice Intermediate - Fleece throw, customized by Super Stitchin’, offered by Elizabeth Falk - Darling Bullmastiffs
Novice Senior - Fleece throw, customized by Super Stitchin’, offered in memory of Jack Shastid
Open Junior - Fleece throw, customized by Super Stitchin’, offered by Gail Parker in memory of Bronte
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Open Intermediate - Fleece throw, customized by Super Stitchin’, offered by Marilyn DeCair - EverTrue Bullmastiffs
Open Senior - Fleece throw, customized by Super Stitchin’, offered by Jenny Baum & Kimberly Benkiser
- Beowulf Bullmastiffs
SWEEPSTAKES
Best Puppy in Sweeps - Copper tray, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Scott &
Donna Pendleton & Hailey Brogan - Windover Bullmastiff
Best of Opposite Puppy in Sweeps - Copper tray, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty,
offered by Michele & Mike McGovern - Highpoint Bullmastiffs
Best Veteran in Sweeps - Copper tray, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Banshee Bullmastiffs, in memory of, S-NAC NJC A/C CH Bastion’s Ruff Rider O’Waters OA CD CGC TDI RS-1
JS-1 HIC R-1MCL S-NAC NJC WDV-1 WDA-2 S-ROM (Ted)
Best Opposite Veteran in Sweeps - Copper tray, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered
by Banshee Bullmastiffs, in memory of CH Banshee’s Watersford Crystal OAP NJP CD RE TNN R-2AOE
RLV-AOE HIC WDV-2 WDO-1 (Flute)
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES (Including Rosettes 1st – 4th place)
6-9 Mo. Dog - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Epic
Bullmastiffs, Debra Bruce
9-12 Mo. Dog - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Al
Batchelor, In Memory of Rudy G
12-15 Mo. Dog - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Vickie Platt
15-18 Mo. Dog - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Linda Cejner, In Memory of A/C CH. Bastion’s Centre Ct. Wimbleton, “Chaucer”
6-9 Mo. Bitch - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Eric & Teri Winston, ICON Bullmastiffs
9-12 Mo. Bitch - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Eric & Teri Winston, ICON Bullmastiffs
12-15 Mo. Bitch - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Linda & Bob Hyke - MYSTIK’L Bullmastiffs
15-18 Mo. Bitch - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Renee & Rick Hombsch - ALLR’s Bullmastiffs
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES (Including Rosettes 1st – 4th place)
6-7 Year Dog - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Lorraine and
Aaron Akana, - Puna Bullmastiffs
7-8 Year Dog - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Stephanie
Evans, Wazoo Bullmastiffs - Bailey, Joe & Rosie
8-9 Year Dog - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Banshee
Bullmastiffs - In memory of CH Banshee’s Bastion Fitzwaters RN R-1 (Quigley)
9+ Year Dog - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Banshee
Bullmastiffs - In memory of CH Banshee’s Black Ice Waters B-ROM (Diesel)
6-7 Year Bitch - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Tracy Mummert
of Tracabull Bullmastiff’s
7-8 Year Bitch - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Stephanie
Evans, Wazoo Bullmastiffs - Bailey, Joe & Rosie
8-9 Year Bitch - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty – offered by Banshee
Bullmastiffs, in memory of CH Bastion’s Banshee Riverdance NAP RE R-2 WDV-1 B-ROM (Darcy)
9+ Year Bitch - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty offered by Banshee
Bullmastiffs - In memory of Bastion’s Naudy Maudy Waters CD RN R-2 HIC CGC WDO-1 (Goyle)
VETERAN CLASSES (Including Rosettes 1st - 4th place)
6-8 Year Dog - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Tracy Frost
8-10 Year Dog - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Mark Essary & Julie Ahrens - Essex Bullmastiffs
10+ Year Dog - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered
by Charlene Elizabeth Addison, in memory of Storm - CH. Leatherneck’s Red Storm Rising, ROM from his
daughter Nettie
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6-8 Year Bitch - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Barbara Jacobs - Burningwood Bullmastiffs
8-10 Year Bitch - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered
by Michael Rainey & Nancy Orr-Rainey - In memory of CH. Aria’s Lili Boulanger
10+ Year Bitch - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered
by Melissa Bausman
EACH EXHIBITOR WILL RECEIVE
Votives (small candles with specialty logo) - offered by the following:
Rita Pucci
Jackie Smith & Steve Krulish, StoneBull Bullmastiffs
Louise Sanders, Bandog Bullmastiffs
Helene Nietsch - Banstock Bullmastiffs
Celebrate Your Dogs! SpiritSong Bullmastiffs, Hope Holben & Maureen Lucas
Wally & Jane Broege
George VanDenburg
For Tully, my first Bred-By Champion, Adrienne Soler, Dos Martinos
2012 National Specialty
T-Shirts & Sweatshirts
ORDER NOW
using the form in the center of this premium list
Pick up at the show!
(This way you make sure you get the color and size you want.)
Sweatshirts: $30
50/50 pre-shrunk cotton
COLOR: SERENE GREEN
with full size 2012 Specialty Logo on front
T-Shirts: $20
100% pre-shrunk cotton
COLOR: TAN
with full size 2012 Specialty Logo on front
COLOR: TEXAS ORANGE
with full size 2012 Specialty Logo on front
and ‘A Howling Good Time’ on the back
Sizes for all items: Small to 3X (no extra charge for 1X to 3X)
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NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS
• All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEO TAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event
are vested in the Club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club.
All persons and animals on the show grounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show
or participating therein, grant to the Club the right to photograph, televise, video tape audio tape or otherwise use
their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent.
• The club and its officials are not responsible for the actions or products of commercial vendors at this show.
• Telegraph, Telephone and Unsigned Entries and entries without fees cannot Be Accepted. Entries
Not On Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on the
reverse side are NOT ACCEPTABLE.
• Mail all entries with fees to: Specialty Dog Shows/Arden Shaw, Show Secretary, 4891 Ballantrae, Bloomfield Hills,
MI 48301-1001. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as practical with identification cards. Should
acknowledgement not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please notify the Show Secretary.
• To Enter On Line go to: specialtydogshows.com, go to the top of the Events page, click on AKC entry form.
• For Hand Delivery of Entries, the street address is Specialty Dog Shows, 4891 Ballantrae, Bloomfield Hills,
MI 48301-1001. Please check the ‘No signature required’ on express mail deliveries.
• Fax Entries to: 1-248-855-6675. BOTH sides of the entry form must be transmitted. A faxable complete entry
form is downloadable from www.specialtydogshows.com
• Entries received Online or by Fax MUST have entry fees paid simultaneously and prior to the closing
date and time, by credit or debit card (call Sec. at 248-851-9729 with card info), or PayPal or entries will not be
accepted. Entries may be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the number of pages, what show(s) and how
many dogs per show.
• Make All Checks and Money Orders payable to Specialty Dog Shows in U.S. funds only. Please send only
checks or money orders; the Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail.
• A $3. AKC Event Service Fee and a $.50 Recording Fee will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or
Member club show or Obedience Trial. An AKC Recording Fee of $3. 50 will be required for the first entry and $3. for
each additional entry in Rally. These are already included in the Entry Fees and paid to AKC by the club.
Event Service and Recording fees are 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. Fees are to be collected on each entry, except sweepstakes,
junior showmanship and multiple dog non-regular classes (American Kennel Club rule, Chapter 11, Section 2.)
• 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 the event’s Show Committee. If because of riots, wars, strikes,
civil disturbances, national emergencies, health emergencies, and the dictates of law enforcement or of the
owner(s) of the grounds and/or facilities 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, heavy rains, or other circumstances including but
not limited to, the condition of the facilities or grounds and/or the ingress and egress from the grounds, 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 will be made.
• Post-dated Checks, Returned Checks, Invalid Credit or Debit Cards do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Show
Secretary will add a collection fee to the amount of each returned check and each time a card processing is attemped.
• No refund for duplicate entries. Every effort will be made to find duplicate entries, however, if an entry has
been processed, no refund will be made.
• An Administrative Fee of $4. will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to closing. Due to the
cost of processing, no refunds under $5. will be made.
• Errors on Entry Blanks. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make
such errors; no entry fee will be refunded in the event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date.
• 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 responsible for the
presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called to be judged.
• All dogs present must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the exercising pen.
• Class Monetary Prizes will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must be
made in the ring before the judging of that breed is over, and the Show Secretary’s office advised at once. The
Show Secretary and show-giving club disclaim any liability for such prizes after the judging of the breed is over.
• No gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside any building or within 100 feet of any tent in which this dog show is conducted.
THIS CLUB DOES NOT AGREE TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS SET FORTH ON THE OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORM FOR THIS EVENT.
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MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 8
2012 aba triathlon
American Bullmastiff Association TRIATHALON RULES
Triathalon is an automatic entry & no fee will be assessed.
If a dog is entered in all three disciplines, they are eligible to compete in Triathalon.
The Triathalon will be comprised of competition in 3 areas:
1) Conformation; 2) Standard Agility; 3) Obedience or Rally
• Dogs must be entered in regular classes for Obedience or Rally & Standard Agility.
• Dogs will compete at the levels they are eligible for & additional points will be awarded for upper level classes.
• Teams participating in the Triathalon can choose to compete in either Rally or Obedience. However, scores
will be adjusted to allow for the significant difference in level of difficulty & skills required between Rally & Obedience.
For teams competing in both Rally & Obedience, the highest score earned will be counted. The better
of the 2 scores in Obedience & Rally will be the one used in the totalling overall Triathalon Score.
• The same team of dog & handler must complete all 3 phases of the competition, with no exceptions.
The handler must be a registered owner of the dog, or a member of the immediate family of a registered
owner of the dog. To be eligible to participate, dogs must compete in a regular Standard Agility class, a regular
Obedience class or a Rally class. Dogs will also compete in Triathalon Conformation. Placements will be
determined by the total points earned & calculated as follows:
CONFORMATION:
• Dogs will be judged according to the AKC standard, with the exception that spayed & neutered dogs may
compete in Triathalon conformation.
• A judge will be appointed by the National Show Committee with the approval of the ABA Board.
• A total of 100 possible conformation points may be awarded by the judge, with dogs to be scored & placed
according to points awarded.
• Any dog disqualified by the judge will receive no score.
OBEDIENCE:
• Novice: Score divided by 2*
• Open: Score + 20 divided by 2*
• Utility: Score + 40 divided by 2*
• For dogs competing in both Open & Utility, the highest score earned will be used. For dogs competing in both
Obedience & Rally, the better of the 2 scores will be the one used for the overall Triathalon score.
RALLY:
• Novice: Score multiply by .45
• Advanced: Score multiply by .55
• Excellent: Score multiply by .65
• For dogs competing in both Excellent & Advanced, the highest score earned will be used: for dogs competing
in both Obedience & Rally, the highest score will be used.
STANDARD AGILITY - REGULAR & PREFERRED JUMP HEIGHTS:
• Novice: Score
• Open: Score + 10
• Excellent: Score + 20
• Faults scored as follows: Failure (F) = 10 points; Refusals-run outs (R) = 5 points; Wrong course (W) = 5
points; Excusal (E) = No score (eliminating in ring, judge determines dog is out of control, leaving ring, course
not completed) Time faults = 1 pt per second.
• For dogs competing in both Regular & Preferred agility - the highest score will be used.
NOTES:
• For Rally & Agility, a maximum score of 100** is possible. Obedience has a maximum score of 200**, so the
score is divided by 2. (**Before Triathalon adjustments for levels).
• There is a significant difference in difficulty between Rally & Obedience competition. Rally competition does
not require the same skills as Obedience (i.e., in Rally, handlers may talk/encourage/praise dogs, give multiple
commands, retry exercises & complete only a short sit or down stay exercise on lead. In Obedience, dogs work
without multiple commands, encouragement/praise during exercises, exercises are not retried, dogs complete
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much longer sit & down stays off lead in a row of other dogs across the ring from their handlers.) So while a
choice is given to compete in Rally or Obedience for the Triathalon, scores must be adjusted to reflect the level
of difficulty of each.
TRIATHLON PRIZES:
All prizes are offered by the American Bullmastiff Association, Inc. through the generosity of its members & friends, unless
otherwise specified. The American Bullmastiff Association, Inc. reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value
in the event that any begome unavailable. All prizes must be picked up at the show; none wil be mailed.
Gold Medalist (1st Place Overall): AngelClaire NeckWear donated by Micky Niego
in memory of Ch Allstar’s Fire Agate RN
Silver Medalist (2nd Place Overall): AngelClaire NeckWear donated by Micky Niego
in memory of Ch Allstar’s Fire Agate RN
Bronze Medalist (3rd Place Overall): AngelClaire NeckWear donated by Micky Niego
in memory of Ch Allstar’s Fire Agate RN
Triathlon Ribbons Overall – offered by Charlotte Ramsay, Lion-S Bullmastiffs
in memory of CH. Lion-S Hope Floats vonHelKen CD RN NAP NJP
MONDAY - OCTOBER 8
AKC tracking tEST
sEE tRACKING TEST PREMIUM LIST INSERTED INSIDE THIS PREMIUM.
Test entries close at Noon, EST, Wednesday, September 26, 2012.
Questions? Contact Trial Secretary & Event Chair: Denise Borton
(269) 375-0059 twinpinefarm@sbcglobal.net
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 9
This Trial will be held
outdoors at the Olympia Resort.
Judge: Ms. Jean Munger
AGILITY trial
Open to Bullmastiffs only
High in Trial AGILITY PRIZE - Metal French flower bucket (filled),
custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Barb’Eric Bullmastiffs in loving memory of Ch. Barb’Eric Abbey Road
Event Secretary: Caper, LLC/Sue Fregien
(414) 852-2681
sue@caper-dogs.com
Questions? Contact
Agility Event Chair: Cindy Platt
(815) 947-2705
limerick@jisp.net
Please download an agility premium list
at: http//www.caper-dpgs.com/
If you need one mailed, contact Caper (above)
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The PARADES --
SPINS
RESCUE,
VETERANS,
& TITLEHOLDERS
In order to be published in the show catalog,
entries must be received by Saturday, Sept. 8th.
After the 8th of September, bring your typed entry
and bio with you to the show (all of which will be
read by our intrepid announcer, Scott Hoffman).
PARADE OF RESCUE DOGS - OCTOBER 12TH
NO ENTRY FEE FOR PARADE OF RESCUE.
This year’s Parade of Rescue Dogs will be held after the conclusion of breed judging on Friday,
Oct. 12th. We welcome EVERYONE who has rescued a Bullmastiff to share their wonderful dog with us in this
Parade. It is open to all Bullmastiffs adopted through any rescue organization, Humane Society or shelter. Even
if you adopted your dog years ago, please join us for this special event to give these very special Bullmastiffs
the spotlight as they strut around the ring like the champions of our hearts we know they are!
• Please supply a brief biography as to how you and your friend found one another and
what your life together is like. (200 words or less please)
• Make your entry using the form on the next page.
• Rescue Parade entries only may be taken as late as the day of the Parade.
All participants will receive a goodie bag and commemorative rosette with a special prize for the rescue dog
who traveled the farthest to attend.
PARADE OF VETERANS - OCTOBER 12TH
NO ENTRY FEE FOR PARADE OF VETERANS.
Our Veterans play such a special role in all of our lives. As companions or retired from the show
ring and breeding careers, they continue to bring us joy. Join us with your Veteran dogs to celebrate all the
wonderful years you have had, and share a personal story with a national audience of Bullmastiff enthusiasts.
This Parade wil take place on Friday, Oct. 12, after the day’s judging concludes.
Veteran dogs or bitches that are seven (7) years of age & older may run, trot, walk or ride around
the ring.
• If the dog is entered in another class at the show, just indicate POV as an ‘Additional Class’ on your
regular entry form. Please provide a brief bio of your Vet using the next page or another sheet of paper.
• IF ENTERED IN POV ONLY - You may enter using the form on the next page only.
PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS - OCTOBER 13TH
Entry fee: $20
Any Bullmastiff dog or bitch that has achieved a championship or other AKC title may participate
in this celebration of excellence on Saturday, Oct. 13th, following the conclusion of judging. Each dog will be
presented with a ribbon. Castrated dogs and spayed bitches are eligible to participate in this non-competitive
event. Dogs entered in this class may, but need not, be entered in another class at this show.
• If the dog IS entered in another class, you may indicate POT as an ‘Additional Class’ on the regular
AKC entry form. (Don’t forget the Biography!)*
• IF ENTERED IN POT ONLY - You may enter using the form on the next page only.
* We need a brief bio about your dog to make this experience complete, so include this parade form with your
entry form if mailed, or email or fax it separately to: arden@specialtydogshows.com Fax: (248) 855-6675
PARADE QUESTIONS? Contact Parade Chair Andrea Kelly at (908) 625-2005
goyle@comcast.net
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PARADE ENTRY FORM
Entries must be received by 7:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, September 8, 2012 in
order to be printed in the catalog. Complete PARADE info is on the previous page.
THIS ENTRY FORM HAS THREE (3) PARTS. Note which parts apply to you.
~ Please Print ~
PART A - RESCUE PARADE ONLY - Use Parts ‘A’ & ‘C’ of this form.
There is no entry fee for Rescue Parade.
DOG’S CALL NAME _____________________________________________SEX _______ AGE _________
OWNER NAME(s) ________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL: _________________________________________________PHONE: ________________________
PART B - VETERANS or TITLEHOLDERS PARADE - If dog is also entered in a regular
or non-regular Specialty class, you can use regular show entry form. If not, use this form.
Check one: Veterans (NO FEE) Titleholders ($20)
DOG’S CALL NAME ____________________________ SEX _____ AGE ______ or DOB _________________
REGISTERED NAME: ____________________________________________________________________
OWNER NAME(s) ________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL: _________________________________________________PHONE: ________________________
PART C - For ALL PARADE ENTRANTS
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
(please use additional sheet of paper if neccessary) ____________________________________________
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Mail this form to: Arden Shaw, Specialty Dog Shows, 4891 Ballantrae Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301-1001.,
Parade of Titleholders include entry fee ($20) check in US funds on US banks payable to ABA.
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ABA 2012 EVENT RESERVATION FORM
TO MAKE RESERVATIONS WITH THIS FORM, MAKE AS MANY COPIES AS NEEDED.
WRITE YOUR CHECK FOR THE TOTAL, PAYABLE TO ABA IN US FUNDS.
~ Remember to make a copy of your completed form for your records ~
Your Name: ______________________________________Phone: ________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________
Additional Guests’ Names: _________________________________________________________________
COST QUANTITY TOTAL $ AMT
RESERVED CRATING (see page 8) $30 ________ ___________
One 5’x10’ space is $30 for the entire week.
PRE-PAID SPECIALTY CATALOG
Pick up at show (day of show price is $25) $20 ________ ___________
Marked & mailed after show
($35 domestic; $40 foreign addresses) $35-40 ________ ___________
RV PARKING AT SHOW SITE - check nights desired $25 ________ ___________
per night
SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THU. FRI SAT.
10/7 10/8 10/9 10/10 10/11 10/12 10/13
ADVANCE RV REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR - Wednesday (without pre-pay, fee will be $10)
‘Nose to Paws First Aid for Dogs’ $5 ________ ___________
DINNER EVENTS - DUE BY MONDAY OCTOBER 1ST
Thursday - TOP TWENTY FREE, but we need a count) ________ ___________
Friday - Hawaiian-Themed Pig Roast & Art Auction $34 ________ ___________
Saturday - Annual Awards Dinner & Raffle $38 ________ ___________
ROOM RAFFLE - For 5 Free nights at Olympia Resort
(Drawing will be on Sept. 1st) See page 7 $25 ________ ___________
TROPHY DONATION -
Miscellaneous donations to the General Specialty Fund.
Contributions received by August 11th will be displayed
in the Catalog. any amount: ___________
DONOR LISTING: _________________________________________
SPECIALTY LOGO WEAR - Complete descriptions & sizes on page 15.
Use additional paper if neccessary. Pick up items at show.
DESCRIPTION COLOR SIZE PRICE EA. QUANTITY TOTAL $ AMT.
Specialty T-shirt Tan _____ $20 ________ ___________
Specialty T-Shirt Texas Orange _____ $20 ________ ___________
Specialty Sweatshirt Serene Green _____ $30 ________ ___________
TOTAL ENCLOSED: ___________
Mail completed form with your check, payable to ABA in US Funds, to:
Lynne Angelos, 2617 Gideon Avenue, Zion, IL 60099
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WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 10
2012 ABA Obedience Trial
Judge: Mr. Fred Burhoff
OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSIFICATION
regular classes:
Obed. NOVICE A Obed. OPEN A Obed. UTILITY A
Obed. NOVICE B Obed. OPEN B Obed. UTILITY B
NON-REGULAR CLASS: VETERAN
NOTE: VETERANS CLASS. The Veterans Class is for dogs that have an Obedience title & are at least 6 years old on the date
of the trial. The exercises will be performed & judged as in the Novice Class. Dogs may be entered in another class or classes.
obedience prizes (Including Rosettes 1st - 4th place)
High ScorING ChAMPION of Record - Wooden trivet, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty offered in memory
of Am/Cdn CH Ivystone Simon Templar
OBEDIENCE HIGH IN TRIAL - Metal French flower bucket, filled, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Jan
& Cecil Logan - LogansRun Bullmastiffs
High Scoring Veteran IN OBEDIENCE - Wooden trivet, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by
Maureen Dudek
HIGH COMBINED OPEN & UTILITY - Wooden trivet, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Judy Nash
- Ram’s Gate Bullmastiffs
Novice A - Customized Dog bed by Super-Stitchin’ - offered by Lori and Steve Baker in memory of Bogey - CH Bo-Beck’s One
Over Par CD RN CGC TT WDV1 & Foster the Wonder Bug
Novice B - Customized Dog bed by Super-Stitchin’ offered by Jill Rendleman
Open A - Customized Dog bed by Super-Stitchin’ offered by Oakridge Bullmastiffs
Open B - Customized Dog bed by Super-Stitchin’ offered by Gwen Bader & David Spong DVM, in memory of Sterling Spong
Utility A - Customized Dog bed by Super-Stitchin’ offered by Oakridge Bullmastiffs
Utility B - Customized Dog bed by Super-Stitchin’ offered by Tamera & Carey Cady - Reprisal Bulmastiffs
ROSETTE FOR OLDEST COMPETITOR - offered by Antje Frey in memory of Ch. Wache Fleur De Soleil Briart CGC, CD, TDI,
TT, aka “Flower” who earned her CD at age 9
2012 ABA Rally Trial
Judge: Mr. Fred Burhoff
RALLY TRIAL CLASSIFICATION
Rally Novice A Rally Advanced A Rally Excellent A
Rally Novice B Rally Advanced B Rally Excellent B
NOTE
EARLY
CLOSING
DATE
RALLY PRIZES (Including Rosettes 1st – 4th place)
Novice A – Duffle bag customized by Super-Stitchin’ offered by Buckardt Family, Kalypso Bullmastiffs
Novice B – Duffle bag customized by Super-Stitchin’ offered by Oakridge Bullmastiffs
Advanced A – Duffle bag customized by Super-Stitchin’ offered by Philip & Karen Burke, In Loving Memory of Mr. Bounce & Miss Bitts
Advanced B – Duffle bag customized by Super-Stitchin’ offered by Dr. Singa Tobing
Excellent A – Duffle bag customized by Super-Stitchin’ offered by Gwen Bader & David Spong DVM, In Memory of Sterling Spong
Excellent B – Duffle bag customized by Super-Stitchin’ offered by Jill Rendleman
ROSETTE FOR OLDEST COMPETITOR – offered by Antje Frey, in memory of Wachter’s Solar Eclipse CD, RE, CGC, TT, TDI,
WDPO-I, WDV-I, aka “Claire” who competed in RAE at age 11
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GENERAL OBEDIENCE & RALLY ENTRY RULES & INFORMATION
The term “dog” refers to either dog or bitch in both Obedience and Rally.
Qualifying scores are required for all trophies and rosettes in the regular classes. Qualifying scores are not required for
prizes in Non-Regular classes.
Non-Regular classes are not eligible for the Special Obedience Trial trophies, nor will qualifying scores be awarded AKC
legs or points towards Obedience Trial Championships.
A refund of all but $5.00 of the entry fee will be made to any exhibitor who has a bitch entered in the obedience trial or rally
trial who comes into season after the close of entries. Handlers wishing refunds must present a veterinarian’s certification
to the Show Secretary no later than a half hour before the event on the day that dog is entered.
OBEDIENCE & RALLY MOVE-UPS WILL BE ACCEPTED ACCORDING TO AKC REGULATIONS.
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WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 10
2012 ABA Specialty Sweepstakes
Judge: Ms. Pam Kochuba
DIVISION OF ENTRY MONEY AS PRIZES FOR BOTH SWEEPSTAKES:
25% of the total entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses. The remaining 75%
will be divided as follows:
Best in Sweepstakes 10% Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes 10%
The remaining 55% will be divided among the class placements -
1st in each class = 50% 2nd in each class = 25%
3rd in each class = 15% 4th in each class = 10%
Any monetary prizes not awarded will be retained by the club.
SEE COMPLETE LIST OF PRIZES & DONORS IS ON PAGE 14.
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES
REQUIREMENTS & CLASSIFICATION (for both dogs & bitches)
Sweepstakes is open to all Bullmastiffs that, on the day of the show, will be 6 months of age and under
18 months of age. All prize money is the property of the owner. Sweepstakes entries must be handled by the
owner, co-owner, a member of the owner’s or co-owner’s family, the breeder or an amateur handler. Professional
handlers, as defined by the Association, are permitted to handle sweepstakes entries only if they are the
owner, co-owner, a member of the owner’s family or the breeder of the sweepstakes entry.
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.
Dogs shown in Puppy Sweepstakes MUST also be entered in one of the regular classes. Entries shall
be made at the same time & on the same entry forms as for the Regular Classes. Indicate “Sweepstakes”
and age division on the Additional Classes line. Winners of the Sweepstakes classes will compete for Best in
Sweepstakes & Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes.
• Puppy 6 months old & under 9 months old
• Junior 12 months old & under 15 months old
• Puppy 9 months old & under 12 months old
• Junior 15 months old & under 18 months old
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES
REQUIREMENTS & CLASSIFICATION (for both dogs & bitches)
Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Bullmastiffs that on the day of the show, will be 6 years and over.
Dogs and bitches which have been altered (castrated or spayed) may be entered. Each dog entered must be
handled by the owner, by a member of the owner’s immediate family or by an amateur handler with exception
that professional handlers may handle only dogs that they own/co-own or are the breeder/co-breeder of record
and handle without recompense, and all prize money is the property of the owner.
Dogs shown in the Veteran Sweepstakes NEED NOT be entered in one of the regular classes at this
show. Neutered Dogs & Spayed Bitches may enter Veteran Sweepstakes. Entries shall be made on the regular
AKC entry form. Indicate “Veteran Sweepstakes” and age division on the entry form. If the dog is entered in
another class at the specialty, indicate “Veteran Sweepstakes” on the line for Additional Classes.” Winners of
the Veteran Sweepstakes classes will compete for Best in Veteran Sweepstakes & Best of Opposite Sex in
Veteran Sweepstakes.
Winners will not be allowed to go on to any placement in the rest of the show as a result of paricipating in
the Veteran Sweepstakes.
• Veteran 6 years old and under 7 years old
• Veteran 8 years old and under 9 years old
• Veteran 7 years old and under 8 years old
• Veteran 9 years old and older
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WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 10
Join us for 2012’s Educational Seminar
Nose to Paws 1st Aid for Dogs
Presented by David Spong, DVM
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin Ballroom
Pre-registration*: $5.00 per person
(All pre-registered entrants will be entered for a drawing of a First Aid Kit)
$10.00 per person at door
You will learn:
The “Normals” of dogs
Correct dosing of over the counter medications
When is it too much of a good thing
What to do about gastroenteritis
When to induce vomiting
About Bloat
How to do the Hebmlich Maneuver
What to do about bug bites and allergic reactions
How to stabilize an injured leg
How to flush an eye or remove debris from the eye
About heat stroke
What to do about Bleeding
& CPR - a demonstration by Cindie Waters
*All pre-registration forms must be received by October 1st to qualify for the raffle!
You may register using the Event Reservation Form in the
center of this premium list, or contact Lynne Angelos,
(847) 746-2440 or lynneangelos@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 10
Join Us for 2012’S HOWLING CONTEST!!!
8:00 p.m. in the Wisconsin Ballroom
You will not want to miss this fun event.
Bring your dog or dogs so that they can howl at the moon!
No cost; costumes are optional for man and beast.
We will have three judges (just like on The Voice) that will decide
the best howler. Judges will have their backs to the participants!
Prizes for the winners. (Special gift for the first 50 dogs.)
A great time will be had by all!
(Bring a CD if your dog needs accompaniment!)
For those of you who are fun-loving and have dressed up, or your
dog has dressed up, we will have a parade that will be videotaped
for all to watch on Facebook!
See you there!
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THURSDAY - OCTOBER 11
2012 ABA FUTURITY
NO ENTRY FEE
JUDGE: Anita Migday, D.V.M.
Futurity is an event held in conjunction with the National Specialty. It is similar to a Puppy Sweepstakes
except the nomination process is open only to breeders & co-breeders all of which must be members in good
standing with the American Bullmastiff Association, Inc. (ABA). The owner and/or co-owner must also be members
in good standing with the ABA or be published applicants for membership in the ABA prior to the 6th month
birthday of the nominated puppy. Futurity entries must be handled by the owner, co-owner, a member of the owner
or co-owner’s family, the breeder or an amateur handler. If a handler is unable to physically handle their entry
in a class, a substitute handler of his/her choice will be allowed providing they are not defined as a professional
handler. A professional handler may handle a dog that they own, co-own & are breeder or co-breeder of record
provided they are also an ABA member in good standing. In the case of a breeder winning more than one class, a
substitute handler of his/her choice may be used providing they are not defined as a professional handler.
Breeders of Futurity nominated dogs are responsible for informing their owners on the correct entry
procedures for the Futurity competition. The Futurity Chair or Show Secretary will not be held responsible for
incorrectly entered Futurity dogs & will remain indifferent & impartial to any differences over winnings between
breeder and/or co-breeder & the owner.
A Futurity involves a series of nominations prior to the date on which the Futurity is judged. Bitches that
have been bred are first placed in nomination at a fee set by the ABA, prior to the whelping. After the puppies
are whelped, one or more of the litter may be nominated at 12 weeks & 6 months of age. At 12 weeks, puppies
can be nominated for 6 months & dropped from the Futurity, however puppies cannot be added at 6 months
if they had not been nominated at 12 weeks. The only dogs eligible for entry in a Futurity are those whose
nominations have been kept current in accord with the ABA Standing Rules for Futurity.
A litter can be nominated if it is whelped on or after March 1, 2011 & on or before February 28, 2012. The
litter must be nominated prior to the whelping of the litter. The nomination process is completed in accordance
with the ABA Futurity Standing Rules & must be completed by the breeder(s) of record or lessee of the bitch.
The breeder(s) or lessee must be a member in good standing of the ABA & stay in good standing throughout
the entire process up to the day of the event.
ABA National Specialty dates are subject to change. In the event that a litter is eligible for two national futurity
entries, the breeder of the litter must select which entry they would like to nominate the litter for. The litter
will only be eligible for one futurity entry at a National Specialty.
The Futurity class is considered a second entry in addition to a regular class for the National Specialty.
Under the “additional class” section of the entry form, enter “Futurity” along with the proper age category. A dog
may not be shown in a non-regular class without entry in a regular class. The entry fee for Futurity is paid from
futurity funds so no fee is required from the breeder/owner to the Show Secretary. Therefore, no entry fee for
Futurity is required.
CLASSIFICATION
The following classes will be provided for both dogs and bitches
• 6 mos. & Under 9 mos. • 9 mos. & Under 12 mos. • 12 mos. & Under 15 mos.
• 15 mos. & Under 18 mos. • 18 mos. & Older (when applicable)
The winners from these classes will then compete for Best Dog in Futurity & Best Bitch in Futurity
DIVISION OF ENTRY MONEY AS PRIZES
The Futurity funds will be split as follows: Forty-five percent (45%) will be divided equally among the (8)
eight first place winners in each age group. Twenty percent (20%) will be given to both the Best Bitch in Futurity
and Best Dog in Futurity. Fifteen percent (15%) will be retained by the ABA to cover reasonable Futurity
expenses including those incurred from Show Secretary and/or administrative fees. Given the unusual occasion
that the 15% holdback from the accumulated annual Futurity funds is not adequate to cover “reasonable
expenses” directly associated with the futurity, the Board may approve an additional amount to be withheld.
The additional amount would be withdrawn from the accumulated annual funds before the winnings allocations.
If there is no entry in a class, then those funds shall be allocated pro rata amongst the remaining classes and to
Best Dog in Futurity to Best Bitch in Futurity.
These funds will not be allocated to the ABA holdback. All winnings go to the breeder and/or co-breeder
of record.
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FUTURITY - PRIZES & DONORS
Best Dog in Futurity - Set of two small bamboo plates, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty,
offered by - Kathy Spencer & Tony Scully, Newcastle Bullmastiffs, LLC
Best Bitch in Futurity - Set of two small bamboo plates, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty,
– offered by Kathy and Dan Kocher, Gaffle Bullmastiffs, in loving memory of those both human and canine who
have passed before us. Too many to name, but know each is a cherished memory. Hoping you all are smiling
when you look down. Thank you for your contributions to the breed
FUTURITY CLASSES (Including Rosettes 1st - 4th place)
6-9 Mo. Dog - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Lisa Tremblay
- Hurricane Bullmastiffs
9-12 Mo. Dog - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Anna
Figueroa - In memory of Glimmer - Ishana’s Moonlight Shadow, ROM
12-15 Mo. Dog - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Bonnie
Bianchi, In memory of Gabe
15-18 Mo. Dog - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Rhea Bateman,
Regency Bullmastiffs, In memory of my wonderful dogs.
6-9 Mo. Bitch - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Steve & Jane
Fleming - Semper Fi Bullmastiffs
9-12 Mo. Bitch - Large bamboo plate, custom painted by Andrea Levergood Flaherty, offered by Shady Oak
Bullmastiffs
A MESSAGE FROM
ART AUCTION COMMITTEE
CHAIR, LINDA CEJNER . . .
Ah…Summer. The birds are singing, gardens are in full bloom, the sun
is pleasant and warm . . . and you are tyring to decide what to do next
before fall quickly decends. (And it will!)
Spring cleaning is done and you have already washed your windows,
weeded the flower beds, refurbished the deck furniture. Well, take a
well-deserved break. Sit down, relax and ponder about all the Bullmastiff
STUFF you have been collecting over the years. All those items that you
dusted and re-positioned around the house (or wrapped and packed away)
during spring cleaning. Do you REALLY need to maintain and keep it all?
Wouldn’t you like to make room for all the other things you would like
to have but can’t because your Bullmastiff collection has overrun your
household? I have a solution for you . . .
DONATE it to the ABA National Art Auction!
If you are interested in sizing down and looking
to “share the wealth” with your fellow Bullmastiff
fanciers, please consider supporting this vital fundraiser
for the ABA. Thanks so much for your support, it is
most appreciated.
--- Please contact Linda Cejner at chaucerbm@aol.com
The Auction will
be held on Friday
evening this year,
right after the
Pig Roast.
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THURSday through Saturday - OCT. 11 -13
NOTE
EARLY
CLOSING
DATE
2012 ABA Specialty Breed Judging
Judge: Mr. William Sahloff
CLASSIFICATION - REGULAR CLASSES (for both Dogs & Bitches)
• Puppy 6 months & under 9 months old • Puppy 9 months & under 12 months old
• Junior 12 months - 18 months old
• Amateur-Owner-Handler
• Bred by Exhibitor • American Bred • Open - Brindle • Open AOAC
• Best of Breed
NOTE: Amateur-Owner-Handler (AOH Class Eligibility): For dogs that are at least six (6) months of age that are not champions.
Dogs must be handled in the class by the registered owner of the dog, and this class is limited to exhibitors who have
not, at any point in time, been a professional dog handler, AKC approved conformation judge, or employed as an assistant to a
professional handler. (eff. 1-1-09)
NOTE: Bred By Exhibitor (BBE Class Eligibility): The Bred-by-Exhibitor Class shall be for dogs that are: Six (6) months of
age or older as of the first day of the show; not Champions of Record on the date of closing of entries for the show; individually
registered with the Americqan Kennel Club as of the date of closing of entries for the show; owned or co-owned by any of the
breeders of record as of the date of the closing of entries for the show. The person handling the dog in this class must be a
breeder of record or an owner of record of this dog. In any subsequent classes for which a dog from the Bred-by-Exhibitor
Class becomes eligible, there are no restrictions as to who may handle.
NOTE: Best of Breed: The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that
are Champions of Record and dogs which according to their owner’s records have completed the requirements for a championship
but whose championships are unconfirmed. The entry and showing of dogs whose championships are unconfirmed is
limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship according
to the owner’s records. If, at the end of the 90-day period, the championship of a dog has not been confirmed by AKC, no
further entries of the dog for Best of Breed competition are to be made until its championship has been confirmed by AKC.
NON-REGULAR CLASSES - SINGLE DOG ENTRIES - (classes for both Dogs and Bitches)
Veteran Classes: (Entry Fee $23)
• 6 years and under 8 years old • 8 years and under 10 years old • 10 years old and older
NOTE: AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Chapter 11. Section 8. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches are allowed to compete
in Veteran Classes only at independent specialties and/or those all-breed shows which do not offer any competitive classes
beyond Best of Breed. This is an independent specialty.
NON-REGULAR CLASSES - MULTIPLE DOG ENTRIES
Stud Dog Class: For Stud Dogs and two of their Get. Stud dogs must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and shown in
the ring with their Get. Owner of the Stud Dog need not necessarily be the owner of the Get. The Get must be entered
individually in one of the regular classes, Best of Breed, or some non-regular class other than Stud Dog. Judging will be
based on merits of the Get.
NOTE: The Stud Dog may be entered separately in one of the Regular or Non-Regular classes at the first entry fee of $28, with
‘Stud Dog’ class indicated on the entry form in the space for ‘Additional Class’ at an additional $23, OR, the Stud Dog may be
entered in Stud Dog class only for a $23 non-regular entry fee.
Brood Bitch Class: Same as Stud Dog Class except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get.
NOTE: *Chapter 11, Section 8 of the “Rules Applying to Dog Shows” provides that a neutered male may be entered as a Stud
Dog in the Stud Dog Class and a spayed Bitch may be entered as a Bood Bitch in the Brood Bitch Class.
As the Judge’s decision in the Stud Dog, Brood Bitch and Brace Classes will be 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.
Brace Class: Each Brace shall be composed of two Bullmastiffs, irrespective of sex, owned by an identical owner.
Entry fee is $23 for the unit. If the dog that is part of the Brace is not entered in another Class, it must be entered
for “Brace Class Only”. For a dog for which this is an additional class, indicate Brace in the “Additional Entry”
portion of the entry form. If more than one Brace is entered by identical owner, the dog comprising each Brace Unit
must be designated “Brace#1”, “Brace#2, Etc.
NOTE: (eff. 1-1-05) A brace is defined by AKC as two dogs of the same recognized breed or variety that are similar in
appearance, performing in unison, and presented by a maximum of two handlers. Both dogs competing in brace competition
must have at least one common owner.
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ADDITIONAL BREED JUDGING INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS:
BEST OF BREED - The Best of Breed competition entries will be brought into the show ring in its entirety to check armbands
and then will be judged in groups
BEST PUPPY IN PUPPY CLASSES - First Place Winners in each regular puppy class will compete for Best Puppy after Best
of Breed judging. Higher level awards to a puppy such as Reserve Winners or Best of Opposite Sex, defeats all other puppies
from all previous classes for that sex. Best of Winners defeats all other puppies of both sexes. Awards of Merit placements
superseded all other puppies. A puppy winning Best of Breed is automatically awarded Best Puppy.
BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR - The Bred By Exhibitor class shall be for dogs that are six months of age or older as of the first
day of the show; not Champions of Record, individually registered with the American Kennel Club, and owned or co-owned by
any of the breeders of record as of the date of closing of entries for the show. The person handling the dog in this class must
be a breeder of record or an owner of record of this dog. In any subsequent classes for which a dog from the Bred by Exhibitor
class becomes eligible, there are no restrictions as to who may handle.
BEST BRINDLE - Best Brindle, an intersex class to be judged after Best of Breed, is open to all Brindles previously undefeated
by another Brindle in a class during the judging of the regular and non-regular classes that lead to and include Best of Breed.
This includes Veterans but NOT Sweepstakes, Futurity, or any class where an award depends on more than one dog for
placement. Higher level awards to a Brindle, such as Reserve Winners or Best of Opposite Sex defeat the unbeaten Brindles
from all previous classes for that sex. Best of Winners defeats other class brindles of both sexes. Awards of Merit placements
supercede those previously defeated from the classes. A brindle Select Dog or Select Bitch would supersede brindle winners of
Awards of Merit. A brindle winning Best of Breed is automatically awarded Best Brindle.
BEST VETERAN - First Place winners in each regular veteran class will compete for Best Veteran after Best of Breed judging.
Awards of Merit placements supersede all other veterans of that sex. A veteran Select Dog or veteran Select Bitch would supersede
veteran winners of Awards of Merit. A Veteran winning Best of Breed is automatically awarded Best Veteran.
SEE COMPLETE LIST OF PRIZES AND DONORS ON PAGES 10-15.
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 11
Also on Thursday -
Judge’s Education Seminar
8:00 a.m. in the Milwaukee Room
This educational event is for AKC judges and applying
judges only. If you are a breeder of Bullmastiffs, meet the
criteria to become an AKC judge, and are applying to judge
our breed in the next year, you are also invited to attend.
Ringside mentoring will be available Friday and Saturday.
Reservations may be made directly with the Judges Education
Chair, Carol Beans (714) 544-1824 anakari@aol.com
At the conclusion of breed judging on Thursday -
AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
The AKC CGC is a certification program that evaluates
dogs in simulated everyday situations. The test
is comprised of ten (10) steps. You may register at
the event, ringside, on Thursday afternoon. The test
fee is $10. Owners please bring a 6-ft. lead. Special
training collars such as pinch collars, head halters, and
electronic collars are not permitted in the CGC test.
For information regarding test procedures, visit:
www.akc.org/pdfs/cgc/GK9GC2.pdf
Questions? Contact CGC Chair, Andrea Kelly
(908) 625-2005 goyle@comcast.net
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THURSDAY - OCTOBER 11
7th Annual
ABA 2012 Top Twenty
7:00 p.m. (Cash Bar at 6:00 p.m.)
Come Celebrate
the best of our best!
Each year the American Bullmastiff Association
presents our Shining Stars of the Conformation
Ring. These dogs represent the best
our breed has to offer -- we all have
a reason to be proud of them.
Come see them strut their stuff in the ring and cheer them on!
During this celebration the Register of Merit Awards will be presented.
Help support this endeavor by purchasing a Top 20 Catalog.
You’ll not only get a keepsake of the evening but will also have
a chance to win a fabulous prize. Discounted beverage ticket
also included with catalog purchase.
Complimentary hors-d’oeurves will be served.
Admission is FREE, but we’d like to know how many to plan for.
Please make a reservation on the Event Reservation Form
in the center of this premium list.
Dress: Classy Casual
Attention 2012 Top 20 Eligible Exhibitors:
A two-page color spread (1 dog photo) in the Top 20
Catalog is included with your entry fee. Event entry
instructions and exhibitor page information will be
coming to you directly from the Top 20 Chair.
Questions? Contact
Top 20 Chair, Linda Cejner
chaucerbm@aol.com
Attention Past Top 20 Contenders and Winners:
Ad pages in this catalog are being offered at $50 per
black & white page and $100 per color page. There
are two catagories - ‘Where Are They Now’ and a
‘Memorials’ section. Detailed information will be
available on the ABA website.
Deadline for all Top 20 Catalog submissions
is Saturday, August 11th. FIRM.
30 American Bullmastiff Association National Specialty 2012
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 12
Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.
ABA ANNUAL MEETING
in the Westlake Room
This is a wonderful opportunity to validate your participation
in the breed as a member of its guardian body.
Join us to learn first-hand what is happening in the club
and what the future holds! Membership attendance is
important so that we establish a quorum.
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 12
Join us on Friday night in the Wisconsin Ballroom for a
Hawaiian-Themed Pig Roast!
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Cash Bar 7:00 p.m. Dinner*
The meal includes pork, baked beans, fresh vegetables & dip,
sliced watermelon, 7-layer salad, potato salad, cole slaw,
corn on the cob and a “Make Your Own Smores” event for dessert.
Vegetarian option available by advance request.
Hawaiian attire is requested and we plan to Luau it up!
Bring your Hula Hoop!
Wine will be complimentary with dinner.
$34.00 per person
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance
Please reserve your place at the party using the
Event Reservation Form in the center of this premium list.
RESERVATIONS DUE BY OCTOBER 1st.
During dinner we will have our Silent Auction
and a Raffle for many of the Art Work pieces.
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
The Art Auction is open to all!
*The ABA Hospitality Room will be CLOSED during dinner and the Art Auction.
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SATURDAY - OCTOBER 13
2012 ABA Junior Showmanship
Judge: Mrs. Kyle Hirschy-Seivert
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.
Master CLASS. This class will be for boys and 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 November 1 - October 31 of the
following year. 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 compete for the following year.
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•
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At a Specialty Show, each dog in Junior Showmanship must be of the breed for which the show is held.
BITCHES IN SEASON ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
A dog other than the one entered may be substituted. Such substitution must be accompanied by an official
AKC entry form. The junior must have the AKC number of the substitute dog. All such substitutions must
be made with the Superintendent or Show Secretary at least one-half hour prior to the judging of any Junior
Showmanship Classes at the show.
AKC Junior Handler Numbers are required for entry in Junior Showmanship Competition. Numbers may be
obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) 816-3776.
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 13
Other events in the Conformation Ring on Saturday include:
BEST OF BREED JUDGING
(info on pages 28 & 29)
‘BESTS’ (info on page 29)
Best Puppy
Bred by Exhibitor
Best Brindle
BestVeteran
PARADE OF TITLEHOLDERS
(info page 19)
STUD DOG, BROOD BITCH, BRACE (see page 28)
MATURITY (see page 33)
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SATURDAY - OCTOBER 13
2012 ABA MATURITY
Following the conclusion of Best of Breed judging
NO ENTRY FEE
JUDGE: Mr. William Sahloff
• Maturity is a class to be judged on consistency of type in three generations of dogs.
• Dogs must be entered in a regular class on the regular entry form. All dogs must be identified at the time of entry.
• Class will not be divided by sex.
• A bitch or dog must be shown with a son or daughter & a grandson or granddaughter. (One dog per generation
for a total of three dogs shown oldest to youngest.) The grandson or granddaughter need not be the
offspring of the son or daughter.
• The Maturity is judged much like the Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Classes, except that the merits of all three
generations are considered. Entries must be made on the following form.
MATURITY ENTRY FORM
Dog #1....................................................................................................................................................................
AKC# ............................................................Birthdate...........................................................................................
Sire: ......................................................................................................................................................................
Dam: .....................................................................................................................................................................
Breeder(s): ...........................................................................................................................................................
Owner(s) ...............................................................................................................................................................
This dog must be entered in a Regular or Non-Regular Class.
Dog #2. ..................................................................................................................................................................
AKC# ............................................................Birthdate...........................................................................................
Sire: ......................................................................................................................................................................
Dam: .....................................................................................................................................................................
Breeder(s): ...........................................................................................................................................................
Owner(s) ...............................................................................................................................................................
This dog must be entered in a Regular or Non-Regular Class.
Dog #3...................................................................................................................................................................
AKC# ............................................................Birthdate...........................................................................................
Sire: ......................................................................................................................................................................
Dam: .....................................................................................................................................................................
Breeder(s): ...........................................................................................................................................................
Owner(s) ...............................................................................................................................................................
This dog must be entered in a Regular or Non-Regular Class.
SUBMIT THIS ENTRY WITH THE REGULAR CLASS ENTRY FORMS
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SATURDAY - OCTOBER 13
Join us Saturday night for the
ABA Annual Awards Dinner
in the Wisconsin Ballroom.
6:00 p.m. Cash Bar 7:00 pm. Dinner*
We have planned a special event
to close out the 2012 National
and kick off the 2013 National!
The chefs at Olympia will present food stations that include:
a Salad Station with all of the fixings,
a Pasta Station with grilled chicken and Italian Sausage
along with Garlic, Alfredo or Marinara sauce,
a Bruschetta Station with fresh baked Crostini
with assorted toppings and a
yummy Dessert Station featuring
Pastries, Cheese Cakes and Fruit Tarts.
$38.00 per person
Please reserve your place at the dinner on the
Event Reservation Form in the center of this premium list.
Or, Mail your reservation, payable to 2012 ABA National to:
Lynne Angelos, 2617 Gideon Ave., Zion, IL 60099
Reservations due by October 1st, 2012
PLUS
With each dinner reservation you will receive a raffle ticket,
($5.00 value), for a very special sculptured Bullmastiff piece.
If you are lucky enough to win this item we will pay to ship it
to your home if you flew to the National. (Yes, it is heavy!).
Additional raffle tickets will be sold during dinner.
*The ABA Hospitality Room will be CLOSED during the Awards Dinner.
ENTRY FEES: See page 7 of the Premium List for Entry Fee Schedule [Entry fees include $3.00 AKC
event service fee and $.50 recording fee; $3.50 for first Rally entries, $3 additional Rally entries.]
ENTRIES CLOSE at Show Secretary’s Office at 7:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, September 8, 2012, after which
entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC
Dog Show Rules.
~~ READ ENTRY & PAYMENT METHODS BELOW CAREFULLY ~~
I am enclosing: $ _____________ total fees (US Mail). Make checks payable to Specialty Dog Shows. US banks only.
MAIL entries with fees to: Specialty Dog Shows, 4891 Ballantrae Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301-1001
Enter ONLINE: * www.specialtydogshows.com/events.html
Enter by FAX: * (248) 855-6675
I am sending: $ _____________ via PAY PAL *[PLUS $3.50 per dog/entry form convenience fee]
to arden@specialtydogshows.com
I am paying: $ _____________ via VISA or MC or DISCOVER *[PLUS $3.50 per dog/entry form
convenience fee] You may also provide your credit or debit card info securely by telephone by calling (248) 851-9729
I authorize entry and transactions fees in the amounts above to be applied to the following credit card:
VISA/ MC/ DISCOVER : No. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Expirat.
Date: ____________ _____________________________________ _________________________________________
NAME ON CARD (PRINT)
SIGNATURE OF CARDHOLDER
Note: If the billing address of the cardholder is not identical to that of the ‘OWNER(S)’ printed below, please provide the billing
address here: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
AKC Events #2012210934, #2012210936, #2012210937, #20122109554, #2012210955
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM
2012 American Bullmastiff Association National Specialty
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
ABA NATIONAL
OBEDIENCE TRIAL
Wednesday, Oct. 10th
ABA NATIONAL
RALLY TRIAL
Wednesday, Oct. 10th
BOTH sides of the entry form must be sent. PLEASE PRINT AND USE BLACK OR BLUE INK ONLY.
ABA NATIONAL SPECIALTY,
SWEEPSTAKES & JR. SHOWMANSHIP
Thurs. - Sat., October 11-13th
BREED: BULLMASTIFF SEX :_________ CLASS: __________________________________________
ADDITIONAL CLASSES ________________________________ _______________________________
(See checkboxes for sweepstakes)
DOG’S REG.
NAME _______________________________________________________________________________
JUNIOR HANDLER NAME: ______________________________________________________________
.
AKC REG. NO.
DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH
ILP NO.
USA
FOREIGN REG. NO.
Canada
& COUNTRY
________________ Foreign
PUPPY Sweepstakes
Class (check):
6 - 9 month
9 -12 month
12 - 15 mos.
15 - 18 mos.
VETERAN Sweeps
Class (check):
6-7 years
7-8 years
8-9 years
9 + years
Obed./Rally
JUMP HEIGHT: ____________
BREEDER(S) ____________________________________________________________________________________________
SIRE ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAM ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
ACTUAL OWNER(S) ______________________________________________________________________________________
OWNER’S ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY___________________________________________________________ STATE _____________ ZIP_________________
AKC Reg.
OWNER’S AGENT AT SHOW (if appl.) _______________________________________________________ Handler? Y N
I certify that I am the actual owner of this dog or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration
of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this show or obedience
trial and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this show or obedience trial or both, and further agree to be
bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side (or opposite) this entry form. I (we) certify that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other
dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and agreement.
SIGNATURE of owner ofhis agent duly authorized to make this entry _____________________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________ Email address __________________________________________________
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AGREEMENT
I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the
club shall deem sufficient. In consideration 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) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend
and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by
reason of the liability imposed by law upon 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, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in
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 have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their
employees, agents, or any other persons.
“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 BETWEEN THE AKC
AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF
(OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT
SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN
ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS,
RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC
CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. (Variety) If you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for show purposes,
please designate the particular variety you are entering. i.e. Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, particolor).
Beagles (not exceeding 13 in.; over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.) Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth,
wirehaired). Collies (rough, smooth). Bull Terriers (colored, white). Manchester Terriers (standard, toy). Chihuahuas
(smooth coat, long coat). English Toy Spaniels (King Charles & Ruby, Blenheim & Prince Charles). Poodles (toy,
miniature, standard).
2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition. Dogs
that are Champions of Record and dogs, which, according to their owner’s records, have completed the
requirements for a championship, but whose championships 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. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event 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 an
event 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 event for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner
has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his name. State on entry form
whether transfer application has been mailed to AKC (For complete rule refer to Chapter 11, Section 3).
If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, Please give the following information
Jr. Date of Birth ____________ AKC Junior Handler Number ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained
from the American Kennel Club. Phone (919) 816-3814 or www.akc.org
By signing this entry form we certify that the Junior Showman does not now and will not at any time, act as an
agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship.
JUNIOR’S NAME __________________________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________ __________________________ _____ ____________
street city state zip
If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form,
what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? ___________________________________
36 American Bullmastiff Association National Specialty 2012
ENTRY FEES: See page 7 of the Premium List for Entry Fee Schedule [Entry fees include $3.00 AKC
event service fee and $.50 recording fee; $3.50 for first Rally entries, $3 additional Rally entries.]
ENTRIES CLOSE at Show Secretary’s Office at 7:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, September 8, 2012, after which
entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC
Dog Show Rules.
~~ READ ENTRY & PAYMENT METHODS BELOW CAREFULLY ~~
I am enclosing: $ _____________ total fees (US Mail). Make checks payable to Specialty Dog Shows. US banks only.
MAIL entries with fees to: Specialty Dog Shows, 4891 Ballantrae Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301-1001
Enter ONLINE: * www.specialtydogshows.com/events.html
Enter by FAX: * (248) 855-6675
I am sending: $ _____________ via PAY PAL *[PLUS $3.50 per dog/entry form convenience fee]
to arden@specialtydogshows.com
I am paying: $ _____________ via VISA or MC or DISCOVER *[PLUS $3.50 per dog/entry form
convenience fee] You may also provide your credit or debit card info securely by telephone by calling (248) 851-9729
I authorize entry and transactions fees in the amounts above to be applied to the following credit card:
VISA/ MC/ DISCOVER : No. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Expirat.
Date: ____________ _____________________________________ _________________________________________
NAME ON CARD (PRINT)
SIGNATURE OF CARDHOLDER
Note: If the billing address of the cardholder is not identical to that of the ‘OWNER(S)’ printed below, please provide the billing
address here: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
AKC Events #2012210934, #2012210936, #2012210937, #20122109554, #2012210955
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM
2012 American Bullmastiff Association National Specialty
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
ABA NATIONAL
OBEDIENCE TRIAL
Wednesday, Oct. 10th
ABA NATIONAL
RALLY TRIAL
Wednesday, Oct. 10th
BOTH sides of the entry form must be sent. PLEASE PRINT AND USE BLACK OR BLUE INK ONLY.
ABA NATIONAL SPECIALTY,
SWEEPSTAKES & JR. SHOWMANSHIP
Thurs. - Sat., October 11-13th
BREED: BULLMASTIFF SEX :_________ CLASS: __________________________________________
ADDITIONAL CLASSES ________________________________ _______________________________
(See checkboxes for sweepstakes)
DOG’S REG.
NAME _______________________________________________________________________________
JUNIOR HANDLER NAME: ______________________________________________________________
.
AKC REG. NO.
DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH
ILP NO.
USA
FOREIGN REG. NO.
Canada
& COUNTRY
________________ Foreign
PUPPY Sweepstakes
Class (check):
6 - 9 month
9 -12 month
12 - 15 mos.
15 - 18 mos.
VETERAN Sweeps
Class (check):
6-7 years
7-8 years
8-9 years
9 + years
Obed./Rally
JUMP HEIGHT: ____________
BREEDER(S) ____________________________________________________________________________________________
SIRE ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAM ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
ACTUAL OWNER(S) ______________________________________________________________________________________
OWNER’S ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY___________________________________________________________ STATE _____________ ZIP_________________
AKC Reg.
OWNER’S AGENT AT SHOW (if appl.) _______________________________________________________ Handler? Y N
I certify that I am the actual owner of this dog or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration
of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this show or obedience
trial and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this show or obedience trial or both, and further agree to be
bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side (or opposite) this entry form. I (we) certify that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other
dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and agreement.
SIGNATURE of owner ofhis agent duly authorized to make this entry _____________________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________ Email address __________________________________________________
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AGREEMENT
I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the
club shall deem sufficient. In consideration 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) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend
and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by
reason of the liability imposed by law upon 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, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in
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 have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their
employees, agents, or any other persons.
“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 BETWEEN THE AKC
AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF
(OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT
SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN
ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS,
RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC
CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. (Variety) If you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for show purposes,
please designate the particular variety you are entering. i.e. Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, particolor).
Beagles (not exceeding 13 in.; over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.) Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth,
wirehaired). Collies (rough, smooth). Bull Terriers (colored, white). Manchester Terriers (standard, toy). Chihuahuas
(smooth coat, long coat). English Toy Spaniels (King Charles & Ruby, Blenheim & Prince Charles). Poodles (toy,
miniature, standard).
2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition. Dogs
that are Champions of Record and dogs, which, according to their owner’s records, have completed the
requirements for a championship, but whose championships 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. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event 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 an
event 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 event for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner
has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his name. State on entry form
whether transfer application has been mailed to AKC (For complete rule refer to Chapter 11, Section 3).
If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, Please give the following information
Jr. Date of Birth ____________ AKC Junior Handler Number ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained
from the American Kennel Club. Phone (919) 816-3814 or www.akc.org
By signing this entry form we certify that the Junior Showman does not now and will not at any time, act as an
agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship.
JUNIOR’S NAME __________________________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________ __________________________ _____ ____________
street city state zip
If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form,
what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? ___________________________________
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HOTEL or RV RESERVATION MADE (Page 6-7)
Specialty Attendee
Check List
for your own record
Deadline (if any)
Date Sent
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CATALOG AD SENT (Page 9) to arrive by 8-11-12 ________
(FIRM deadline because ad pages go to the printer first)
TROPHY DONATION SENT (Page 21) 8-11-12 ________
(to be listed in catalog)
RAFFLES TICKET PURCHASED (Page 7)
6-night HOTEL ROOM Raffle 8-31-12 ________
PARADES ENTERED (Pages 19-20) 9-8-12
Rescue - Titleholders - Veterans
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SHOW ENTRIES MADE (Pages 35 & 37) 9-8-12 ________
SPECIALTY CATALOG PRE-ORDERED (Page 21) 9-8-12 ________
DINNER RESERVATIONS MADE (Page 21)
W - Top Twenty (Free, but a count is needed)
TH - Hawaiian-Themed Pig Roast & Art Auction
F - Annual Awards Dinner
10-1-12 for all
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SEMINAR RESERVATION (Page 25) 10-1-12 ________
SPECIALTY SHIRTS ORDERED (Page 15 & 21)
BASKET & RAFFLE ITEMS SENT AHEAD OR READY TO BRING
OTHER ___________________________________________________
ALL WEEK ANY TIME
VOLUNTEERS
It’s the volunteers who keep events
going smoothly each year, and we
will need volunteers to help with
the many little things that make
up our Specialty. Please consider
donating an hour or two of your
time this year.
Please contact Elizabeth Falk,
Show Co-Chair, (815) 403-1048
darlingbmf@aol.com
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