Show Entries must be received by Friday, October 2, 2015 at 9:00 PM
Straight Racing Pre-entries must be received by Monday, October 26, 2015 at 9:00 PM
Regular Entries for Straight Racing close Sunday, November 1, at 9:00 AM
Premium List
BOOFEST 2015
The Western Regional Silken Windhound Specialty
Two ISWS Specialty Shows − ISWS Race Meet − ASFA Field Trial (Silken and Magyar Agar)
Sponsored by:
Saturday, October 31st − Sunday, November 1st
C. A. Jacobs Middle School
200 North Lincoln Street Dixon, CA 95620
BOOFEST Tentative Agenda
Saturday, October 31, 2015 – ISWS Specialty Show One
7:45 AM Set up and pick up catalogs and armbands from the Ring Stewards
8:00 AM ISWS Specialty Show One
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch and Costume Contest
1:00 PM Lure Trial Roll Call and Inspection
Coursing will begin after roll call and certification runs
6:30 PM- Dinner at Mary’s Pizza Kitchen in Dixon
Sunday, November 1, 2015 – ISWS Specialty Show Two
7:45 AM Check In with Ring Steward for Armbands
8:00 AM ISWS Specialty Show Two
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch and Auction
1:00 PM LGRA Racing Check In, Inspection and Roll Call
Racing will begin after roll call and inspection as soon as the board is set
Box lunches are available Saturday and Sunday.
Officers of the SWC
President……………………………………………………………………………. Susan Mohler Vice President…………………………………………………………………….… Gary Claggett Secretary…………………………………………………………...…………... Carmen Carrouche
Treasurer…………………………………………………………………...……….. Susan Godfrey Member at Large…………………………………………………….………………... Audrey Hsia Member at Large…………………………………………………………………….…. Cyndi Dell
BOOFEST Show and Performance Judges/Secretaries
Saturday Conformation Judge (Show 1) ………………………………...………… Audrey Sutten Sunday Conformation Judge (Show 2) ……………………………………………. Arlene Grimes
Show Secretary…………………………………………………………………….... Gary Claggett Ring Steward ……………………………………………………………….…………….…... TBA
OBOFEST 2015 Committee
BOOFEST Chairperson………………………………………………………………....Cyndi Dell
Show Chair…………..……………………………………………………………….... Cyndi Dell
Catalog Committee…..……………………………..………….…………….……. Donna Claggett
Field Trial Chair ……….……………………………..………………………...……. Rick Wolpin Field Trial Secretary …………………………………………………………..……… Patricia Hill
Food Committee………………………………………….…...……………………...Susan Godfrey
Grounds Committee…………………………………………………………….. Carmen Carrouche Judges Hospitality……………………………………………....………………..…. Susan Godfrey Lure Coursing Committee…………………………………..…….…………….….….. Patricia Hill Logistics Committee………………………………..………………………...… Carmen Carrouche
Magyar Specialty………………………………………….....…… Audrey Hsia and Olivia Hsia
Premium Committee…………………………………….……....Donna Claggett and Gary Claggett Race Meet Secretary …………………………………………………………………. Audrey Hsia
Racing Committee…………………………………………………………….….…… Audrey Hsia
Ribbon Awards Committee………...... …,……………………………………..……….Ann Steele Silent Auction Committee…………………………………………..……………………...Alma Re Trophy Committee………………………………………………………………..…… SWC Board Website Committee…….……………………...…………………………………………Joyce Chin Official Show Photographer………………………………………………..………………….. TBA
Halloween Costumes are encouraged but will not be judged this year.
C. A. Jacobs Middle School Information
Directions to C. A. Jacobs Middle School from Highway 80
From Interstate 80 traveling West, take the Pitt School Road exit. Make a left onto Pitt School Road, make another left onto Rehrmann Drive, then right onto N Lincoln Road. The school will be on the left.
From Interstate 80 traveling East, take the Dixon Ave/West A Street exit onto Batavia Road. Bare right on Dixon Avenue, continue on West A Street, turn left onto N Lincoln Road.
From the Motel 6 in Dixon
Head south on Ary Lane turn left on Market Lane. Turn right onto Pitt School Road. Turn left onto Rehrmann Drive , then right onto N Lincoln Road. The school will be on the left.
Parking Instructions
Please use the parking lot located in the back of the school. The entrance to the lot is on the east side of the main parking lot. No vehicle access is allowed on the field or blacktop surfaces. Canopies are recommended at C. A. Jacobs Middle School, as there is a limited amount of shade. Make arrangements to carry or cart all Xpens, and gear to the fields and show rings.
Accommodation Information
It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to contact the hotels/RV Sites directly for reservations, pet policies, fees, and restrictions. PLEASE clean up after your dog and be courteous to other hotel guests so that we will be welcomed back in the future.
Motel 6
(707) 693-0606
1480 Ary Lane,
Dixon, CA 95620
Our host hotel is located near C. A. Jacobs Middle School. When calling for reservations, tell them that you are with the Silken Windhounds of California. The proprietor will try to get as many of us on the ground floor as possible. This is a newer Motel 6 with a nice pool. There is a large field across from the motel for dog-walking. The motel is adjacent to the dinner venue for Saturday night. There is a Starbucks close as well. Reservations can be made by phone or via email to this address:
Local Campgrounds
Dixon May Fair
Physical Address: 655 South First Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 459 Dixon, CA 95620
Telephone: (707) 678-5529
Website www.dixonmayfair.com
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays
Area Veterinarians
Solano Pet Emergency Clinic
4437 Central Pl, Fairfield, CA 94534; (707) 864-1444
UC Davis Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Clinic
One Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616; (530) 752-1393
Directions to Solano Pet Emergency from Dixon
Take I-80 West. Take the Green Valley Rd/Suisun Valley Rd exit.
Continue right and go up over the freeway, continue on Pittman Road.
Turn left onto Central Place. Approximately 24 miles.
To UC Davis Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Clinic from Dixon
Take Interstate 80 east towards Sacramento. Just prior to Davis, take Highway 113 north towards Woodland. Take the Hutchison Drive (UC Davis) exit. Turn right onto Hutchison Drive. Turn right at the 2nd stoplight onto LaRue Road, then right onto Garrod Drive and proceed into either Lot 50 (for Reception A) or Lot 55 (Reception B). Parking is free in designated "Patient Parking" spaces. Approximately 9 miles.
Catalog Advertising
Full Page - $26.00
Half Page - $21.00
Business Card - $10.50
Inside cover, front or back, including one photo $35.00 Extra photos – $5.00 each
Front and back inside covers subject to availability.
Kennel Biography - $10.50 This can be a short history of your kennel, your goals, breeding
ethics, etc. and may contain one picture or logo. It must be no longer than half a page, approximately 300 words.
Please submit your ads print ready in Word or PDF. All advertising prices are for Color or Black & White ads.
Ads are due October 9, 2015
Please send all ads and bios to Payment to be made via PayPal to . Ads will be held until payment is received. If payment is not received by 9:00 PM on October 9, 2015, the ad will NOT be included in the catalogue. No refunds.
Please transfer total cost for catalog advertising to the Official Order and Payment Form page 22.
Conformation Classes
Regular Classes for Dogs and Bitches Puppy 6 months and under 9 months Puppy 9 months and under 12 months Puppy 12 months and under 18 months Novice
Bred-by-Exhibitor American Bred
Field Performance Champion
Open
Best of Breed
- Puppy Class(es) — This class is for dogs (except champions) 6 months of age and over, but under 12 months. The Puppy Class may be further divided into 2 age groups: 6 months of age, but under 9 months; 9 months of age, but under 12 months. A dog’s age shall be calculated up to and inclusive of the 1st day of a show. A dog is ineligible if it has turned the limiting age on the 1st day of the show.
- 12 to 18 Month Class — This class is for dogs (except champions) 12 months of age and over, but under 18 months. A dog’s age shall be calculated up to and inclusive of the 1st day of a show. A dog is ineligible if it has turned 18 months of age on the 1st day of the show.
- Novice Class — This class is for dogs 6 months of age or older that have not yet won 3 first-place prizes in the Novice Class, a first-place prize in the Bred-By-Exhibitor Class or Open Class, or 3 or more points towards their ISWS championship prior to the date of the closing of entries.
- Bred-By-Exhibitor Class — This class is for dogs (except champions) that are: (a) 6 months of age or over on the date of the show, (b) owned or co-owned by any of the breeders of record on the date of the show and (c) handled by a breeder/owner or breeder/co-owner of record on the date of the show. There are no handler restrictions in any subsequent classes for which the dog becomes eligible at the show.
- American-Bred Class — This class is for all dogs (except champions) 6 months of age or over that have been both bred and whelped in the United States of America.
- Field Performance Champion Class — This class is open to all dogs (except champions) that have earned a performance championship. Proof of a championship title for straight racing (ISWS or LGRA), oval racing (ISWS or NOTRA), lure coursing (ISWS or ASFA) or open field coursing (NOFCA or other recognized open field coursing association) must be submitted with the show entry.
- Open Class — This class is for any dog (except champions) 6 months of age or over.
- Winners Class — NOTE: This is not a class you enter. Dogs with a first-place win from a regular class move into this class and compete for the available points. This class is for those undefeated dogs of the same sex that have won first-place from any of the regular classes listed above. After the Winners prize has been awarded in one of the sex divisions, the dog that won second-place to Winners in its regular class, if undefeated except by the dog awarded Winners, shall compete with other eligible dogs for Reserve Winners. No eligible dog may be withheld from competition.
- Best of Breed — The following categories of dogs are eligible to participate in this competition: a) Dogs that are ISWS champions; b) Winners Dog and Winners Bitch of the event; c) Veterans Dog and Veterans Bitch class winners (see Non-Regular Classes).
- Best of Winners — NOTE: This is not a class you enter. If Winners Dog or Winners Bitch is awarded Best of Breed, it shall automatically be awarded Best of Winners following the judging of Best of Breed. The dog awarded Best of Winners shall be credited with the number of points calculated for Winners Dog or Winners Bitch, whichever is greater. In the event that Winners is awarded in only one sex, there shall be no Best of Winners award.
- Best of Opposite Sex — After Best of Breed and Best of Winners have been awarded, the judge shall select Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed. Dogs eligible for this award are: a) Dogs of the opposite sex to Best of Breed that were entered in the Best of Breed competition; b) The dog awarded Winners of the opposite sex to the Best of Breed: c) Dogs of the opposite sex to Best of Breed that won their Veterans Class (see Non-Regular Classes).
Non-Regular Classes for Dogs and Bitches
With the exception of the Veteran Class, the following Non-Regular Classes are not eligible to
compete in the Best of Breed Competition:
Junior Handler I and II
Junior Sportsman I and II
Puppy 3 months and under 6 months Companion
Veteran
Stud Dog
Brood Bitch
Brace
- Puppies 3 to 6 Month Class — This class is open to dogs that are 3 months of age or over, but under 6 months. The age of a dog shall be calculated up to and inclusive of the 1st day of the show. A puppy is ineligible for this class if it has turned 6 months of age on the 1st day of the show. Winners of this class are eligible to compete in Best Puppy and Best Opposite Sex Puppy, but are not allowed to compete for championship points nor are they to be counted towards defeated dogs regarding championship points. This class is not eligible for Best of Breed competition.
- Companion Class — This class is open to all dogs and is judged solely on the quality of the entrant. This class is intended for altered dogs and/or owners with little show ring experience. In fairness to all, please refrain from entering experienced show dogs unless you are a new owner with little show ring experience. Entries in this class are not eligible to compete in any regular class nor any class that competes for Best of Breed competition. The winners of this class compete for Best Companion.
- Veterans Class — This class is open to all dogs 7 years of age or over. This class may be further divided into the following age groups: 7 – 10 years and 10 years or over. Neutered or spayed dogs are allowed in this class. This class is eligible for Best of Breed competition.
- Stud Dog Class — Each entry shall consist of a stud dog with 2 or more of his progeny. If the show-host club permits more than 2 progeny to be shown, the upper limit must be stated in the premium list. The stud dog must be shown in the ring with his progeny. The stud dog may be neutered, but the progeny must be intact. The stud dog’s owner is not required to own the progeny. All progeny shown in this class must be entered in 1 of the regular classes. The winner of this class is not eligible for Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed competition.
- Brood Bitch Class — Each entry shall consist of a brood bitch with 2 or more of her progeny. If the show-host club permits more than 2 progeny to be shown, the upper limit must be stated in the premium list. The brood bitch must be shown in the ring with her progeny. The brood bitch may be spayed, but the progeny must be intact. The brood bitch’s owner is not required to own the progeny. All progeny shown in this class must be entered in 1 of the regular classes. The winner of this class is not eligible for Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed competition.
- Brace Class — This class shall be judged 40% on conformation, 40% on matching looks, and 20% on difficulty of the match. A brace is defined as 2 dogs of the same breed that are similar in appearance, performing in unison, and presented by a maximum of 2 handlers. Entrants in this class must be intact, but are not required to be the same sex. Entrants in the Brace Class do not have to be entered in any regular class.
- Junior Handler and Junior Showmanship Classes — These classes may be offered at the discretion of the show management. There shall be 2 distinct age ranges for Junior Handler classes and 2 distinct age ranges for Junior Showmanship classes. a) Junior Handler I class for handlers aged 2 years to under 4 years (parent or other adult must be in the ring and may assist the Junior Handler); b) Junior Handler II class for handlers aged 4 years to under 8 years (parent or other adult must be in the ring and may assist the Junior Handler); c) Junior Handler I and Junior Handler II may show any dog entered in any Regular or Non-Regular class, including any spayed or neutered dog. These classes are exempt from the dog ownership or co-ownership requirement. d) Junior Handler I and Junior Handler II classes are exempt from the pre- entry requirement and may enter up to and including the day of the show. These classes should be offered at no cost. e) Junior Showmanship I class for handlers aged 8 years to under 12 years; f) Junior Showmanship II class for handlers aged 12 to under 18 years. g) Junior Showman I and Junior Showman II may show any dog entered in any Regular or Non-Regular class, including any spayed or neutered dog, but must own or co-own the dog, or the dog must be owned or co-owned by a member of the Junior Showman’s immediate family. Members of an immediate family are: father, mother, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, grandfather or grandmother, including corresponding step and half- relations. A non-related but permanent member of the Junior Showman’s household also qualifies as a member of the immediate family for the purposes of these classes. h) Junior Showmanship I and Junior Showmanship II are not exempt from the pre-entry requirement. Entry fee is at the option of the show management.
Best of Breed Competition