Specialty Entries for Each Show Limited to 100 Entries at Each Show

Entries close at show Secretaries address at 6:00pm, February 14, 2018, or when the numerical limit is reached, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules.

Specialty Entries for each show limited to 100 entries at each show

(Unbenched – Indoors)

Toledo Collie Club

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2018

Show 1 – 2018121102, Show 2 – 2018121103
Greater Brighton Collie Club

SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018

Show 1 – 2018451202, Show 2 – 20185451203

(American Kennel Club Licensed)

Show Site

Springfield Oaks 4H Complex
12540 Andersonville Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350

NO Ex-Pens in the Building
NO Alcohol Allowed on Premises

Dogs may be left in building overnight

Show Hours 7:00am to 7:00pm Local Time

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 Crowley, Secretary

Judges

Saturday:
Conformation: Regular, Non-Regular & Junior Showmanship

1st Show – Carl Williford, 1813 Bowling Rd, Furquay Varina, NC 27526
2nd Show – Michael Van Tassell – 2424 E 6600 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84121

Sunday:
Conformation: Regular, Non-Regular
1st Show – John Buddie, 1206 Miller Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465
2nd Show – Roy Ed Degner, 4780 Howard St, Montclair, CA 91763

Junior Showmanship
1st Show – Tricia Till, 5200 County Line Rd, Lenox, MI 48048

2nd Show – Roy Ed Degner, 4780 Howard St, Montclair, CA 91763
Entry Fees per Show

First Entry of Dog………………………………………………....$29

Additional Entry of the Same Dog……………………………...... $27

Puppy Classes……………………………………………………..$27

Bred By Class……………………………………………………..$27

Veterans…………………………………………………………...$25

Junior Showmanship Only……………………..…………………$10

Junior Showmanship as an additional entry……………….No Charge

Fees include $3.00 AKC Service Fee and $0.50 recording fee on the 1st entry and a $3.00 service fee for additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single entry classes. Make Checks payable to: GBCC

Email your SIGNED entry to: and send your entry fees via PayPal to email address: . Online entries and payments must be received by 6:00pm Wednesday, February 14, 2018. There is an additional fee to use PayPal. $3 for the 1st entry and $1 for each additional entry per transaction. If you need clarification on your entry charges please contact the show secretary
Jen Miller, or 248-670-1453

Photographer: Kurtis Photography

PO Box 105, Niagara Falls, NY 14302

(716) 285-1624

Veterinarian:BluePearl Veterinary Emergency
24 Hour Emergency3412 East Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

(248) 371-3713

Show Secretary: Jen Miller

14310 Lakeshore Dr., Holly, MI 48442

or 248-670-1453

2018 Officers of the Toledo Collie Club

President…………………………………………………Carol Lamb

Vice President……………………………………………Deanna Matthews

Treasurer…………………………………………………Lilah Williamson

Secretary…………………………………………………Narrissa Williamson

20421 SR 579, Curtice, OH 43412

Board of Directors

Kathy Neal-Magers, Lori Barnes, Nancy Wellman

Show Chairperson
Tina Hartman
7081 Road 1031, Antwerp, OH 45813-9576
(419) 506-2357

Committees

Chief Ring Steward…………………………………………….Betsy Kurtis

Trophies……………………………….....Lorie Barnes and Nancy Wellman

Hospitality……………………………………………………Club Members

2018 Officers of the Greater Brighton Collie Club

President…………………………………...……………… Shirley Schaffer

Vice President…………………………………….………...Norm Johnson

Treasurer…………………………………………...……….Barb Johnson

Secretary…………………………………………….………Kyle Mussleman

1016 E Dexter Rd, Dansville, MI 48819

Board of Directors

Cindi Turner, Kristy Reppert, Jared Wadley, Jean Barrett

Show Chairpersons

Cindi Turner

436 W Woodland, Ferndale, MI 48220
248-545-3305
Committees

Chief Ring Steward…………………………………………….Betsy Kurtis

Trophies………….……………………………………………Barb Johnson

Hospitality……………………………………………………Club Members

Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal/external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.

The Greater Brighton Collie Club and the Toledo Collie Club and the Show Secretary, their agent, employees, etc. assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers or by any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children.

No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance, postdated and returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Show Secretary will add a $30.00 fee to each returned check

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No Refunds for duplicate entries. Every effort to find duplicate entries will be made. Owners will be responsible for errors in making out entry forms. Whoever may make such errors, and no entry fee will be refunded in the event of such errors or cancellations after the published closing date and time.

Judges will not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called. Dogs may arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused.

Cash prizes/trophies/awards will be given out in the ring to the person showing the dog. The Show Secretary, Toledo Collie Club, and Greater Brighton Collie Club disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging is over. All trophies/Awards will be awarded in the ring. No trophies/Awards will be mailed.

Entry Fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by a veterinarian or judge or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refund will be made. Extreme Weather conditions, such as but not limited to storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat must be considered for the health and safety of the exhibitors, dogs and spectators. The well-being of the dogs 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 fees will be made.

These Clubs do not agree to the arbitration claims set forth on the official AKC entry form for these events.

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A new exhibitor briefing will be held each day between specialties. See Judging Schedule for times and locations.

Ringside mentoring will be available each day. Please contact Lilah Williamson 419-346-4187 or Cindi Turner 248-545-3305 for further information.

Interested in “Getting to know the collie breed?” Come meet the breed. Check the judge’s schedule for specific times and locations each day

Individual Class Awards

ADDITIONAL PRIZES

Ribbons and Rosettes

Winners………..…………………………………………….Purple Rosette

Best of Winners……….……………..………………Blue & White Rosette

Reserve Winners……….……………..……………Purple & White Rosette

Best of Breed/Variety……….…………....…………Purple & Gold Rosette

BOS to Best of Breed………………………...... White & Red Rosette

BOS to Best of Variety……………………….……….Red & White Rosette

Best Junior Handler……………………………Pink & Light Green Rosette

Grand Champion Select……………………...... Light Blue & White Rosette

The Collie Club of America, Inc. is offering:

15” silver plated Loving Cup for permanent possession,
to be awarded at the following shows
Saturday, March 3, 2018

TCC Specialty Show #1 given to the winner of a competition between Best of Winners Rough & Smooth

Sunday, March 4, 2018

GBCC Specialty Show #2 offered to Best of Breed

CONFORMATION CLASSIFICATION

The following classes will be offered for all 4 Specialty Shows.

No Novice or Amateur Owner Handled Class will be offered.

Regular Classes for Smooth Collies Only

Puppy Dogs 6 months & Under 9 months Bred By Exhibitor Dog

Puppy Dogs 9 months & under 12 months American Bred Dogs

Dogs 12 months & under 18 months Open Dog

(Same Classes for Bitches)

Regular Classes for Rough Collies Only

Puppy Dogs 6 months & Under 9 months Open Dogs – Blue Merle

Puppy Dogs 9 months & under 12 months Open Dogs – Sable/White
Dogs 12 months & under 18 months Open Dog - Tricolor

Bred By Exhibitor Dog Open Dog - White

American Bred Dogs

(Same Classes for Bitches)

Non-Regular Classes in Both Varieties

Veteran Dog 7yrs-10yrsVeteran Dog 10yrs & Over
(Same Classes for Bitches)

Bred By Exhibitor (BBE) Class Eligibility

• The Bred By Exhibitor Class shall be for dogs that are not champions of records on the date of closing of entries for the show.
• The Person handling the dog must be the breeder of record of the dogs AND an owner of the dog by closing.
• All dogs entered in the BBE class must be individually registered with the AKC at the time of closing.
• Family Members must be a breeder and Owner of record to exhibit in the class.

Best of Variety/Best of Breed Competition

Additional Classes involving Single Dog

Offered for both Varieties at all four (4) shows
Veteran Dog/Bitch

• For dogs and bitches 7 years of age and over.
• Neutered Dogs and Spayed Bitches may compete in this class.
• Winners of these classes will compete for Best of Variety/Best of Breed.

BREED PRIZES

This is a condensed premium. A complete list of trophies and donors will be listed in the catalog. Any individual wishing a list of trophies may make a request in writing to the Secretary.

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION

Saturday & Sunday – Both Shows

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Competition is needed for Best Junior Handler Award

AKC Junior Handler numbers are now required for entry in Junior Showmanship Competition. Numbers may be obtained from the AKC, Phone 919-816-3776 or email .

Entry Blank must be filled out with the necessary information, otherwise the entry in Junior Showmanship will not be accepted.

Classes Offered: Novice Junior, Novice Intermediate, Novice Senior, Open Junior, Open Intermediate, Open Senior, Master

Novice Class – For boys and girls who are at least 9yrs old and under 18yrs old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First places, with competition present, in the novice class at a licensed or member show.

Open Class – For boys and girls who are at least 9yrs old and under 18yrs old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First places, with competition present, in the novice class at a licensed or member show.

NOTICE

Juniors who substitute for the original dog they have entered in the Junior Showmanship Classes with a dog that is not entered in one of the offered classes at this show must remit the Junior Showmanship Only fee with their substitution.

Closing Date for entries is at 6:00pm, Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the show secretary’s address after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted except as provided in Chapter 11, Section 6, of the Dog Show Rules

Telegraph, Telephone and unsigned entries cannot be accepted. Entries not on official AKC entry forms and photocopies of entry forms with agreement and rules on reverse side of the official AKC entry form are NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Mail/email all entries with fees to: GBCC, Jen Miller, 14310 Lakeshore Dr, Holly, MI 48442 OR email your entry to: and send your entry fees via PayPal to email address: . Online entries and payments must be received by 6:00pm Wednesday, February 14, 2018. There is an additional fee to use PayPal. $3 for the 1st entry and $1 for each additional entry per transaction

If you need clarification on your entry charges please contact the show secretary Jen Miller, or 248-670-1453

Make checks and money orders payable to: GBCC.
Show Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. Entries sent without fees will not be accepted. Acknowledgment of entries will be made as soon as practical after entries have closed.
Email acknowledgement of entries will be made if email address is provided on entry form. Should such acknowledgment not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time please contact the show secretary at or 248-670-1453

A $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee and an AKC recording fee $0.50 will be required for the first entry of each dog entered and a $3.00 service fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single entry classes in any Licensed or Member club show, Obedience Trial, Rally Trial or Tracking Test (AKC Rules, Chapter 11, Section 2). These fees are included in the entry fee.

Catalog Advertising

Full Page Color (Includes One Photo)………………………………..$20.00

Half Page Color (Includes One Photo)……………………………….$12.00

Additional Photos…………………………………………………….$8.00

Make checks payable to GBCC. Advertising copy & payment must be received by the show secretary by February 14, 2018. Ads should be emailed to . Payment can be made via mail or PayPal using email
BUILDING INFORMATION

The Show Site will be available Friday March 3, 2018 from 5pm to 10pm. Please stack all crates. This is a self-cleaning show. Owners, Agents or Handlers are REQUIRED to clean up after their dogs in all buildings and outside on the grounds. NO ex-pens allowed inside buildings, NO Alcohol allowed on the premises. Grooming and exhibiting located in the same building.

Crates must be stacked if requested by the Event Committee.

The use of Foul or Abusive language may result in a hearing of the Bench Committee.

All Cellular phones and devices must be set to vibrate or turned off while in the building during judging.

NO SMOKING WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE ANY BUILDING.

Spectators/Exhibitors are allowed to videotape dogs in the ring as long as it does not interfere with judging, the comfort of others exhibitors and/or obstruct the free flow of foot traffic. Flash photography of dogs while they are competing inside the show ring is not permitted.

All persons attending this show waive any claim for damages against the Greater Brighton Collie Club (GBCC) or the Toledo Collie Club (TCC) or its members in the event a motor vehicle must be entered to rescue a dog from overheating or suffocation due to improper ventilation.

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ACCOMODATIONS

We ask our exhibitors not to leave dogs unattended in rooms unless crated. Please do not bathe dogs in the hotel rooms. Hotels are getting more and more difficult to find, so please take care that we do not abuse the privilege of bringing our dogs in the rooms. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their own dogs on all Hotel/Motel properties. As always, please check each motel for their policies on dogs. ***Rates are subject to change***

Quality Inn& Suites,7076 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327(248)666-8555 8.1 miles (pet fee-$ 25 per night: $109.99, 10 or more rooms $89.99)
Holiday Inn Express, 4350 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328
(248)674-3434 10.4 mi. (no dogs – 2 queen beds $184.80)

Comfort Inn & Suites, 17800 Silver Parkway, Fenton, MI 48460
(810)714-7171 10.9 mi($89.00 + tax, pets free)

Holiday Inn Express, 3405 Regency Park Dr. Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810)695-3000 11.7 mi (No Pets, $89.00 - $169.00)

Comfort Inn, 9040 Holly Rd., Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810)694-0000 11.8 miles (No Pets, $99.00)

Holiday Inn Express, 3990 Baldwin Rd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248)322-700012.1 (No Pets, $160.00 - $180.00)

Red Roof Inn, 2755 S Lapeer Rd, Lake Orion, MI
(248)391-2755 14.8 mi($79.99 + tax, pets free )

Extended Stay America Hotel, 1180 Doris Rd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248)373-1355 20.7 mi (Pets $25 per night, $94.99)

Red Roof Inn, 2580 Crook Rd., Rochester, MI 48309
(248)853-6400,25.4 mi (Pets free, $67.99 standard room, $75.99 superior room with microwave and refrigerator)

Red Roof Inn-Bishop Airport, G-3277 Miller Rd., Flint, MI 48507
(810)733-1660 (Pets free, standard room $79.99+tax, Superior room $84.99+tax)

Best Western of Hartland, 10087 M-59, Hartland, MI, 48353
(810) 632-7177 18.7 mi (Pets $20 non-refundable, $114.99 + tax)

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM

Toledo Collie Club & Greater Brighton Collie Club

Springfield Oaks 4H Complex, Davisburg, MI

Make checks and money orders payable to: GBCC

Mail all entries with fees to: Jen Miller, Show Secretary

14310 Lakeshore Dr, Holly, MI 48442

Entries close Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Do not send entries by any method which requires signature for delivery

Please Print All Information.

I certify that I am the legal owner of the 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 the effect at the time of the show or obedience trial or agility trial and further agree to be bound by the "Agreement" printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent 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.

AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site,

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.