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Judging Program
The Golden Retriever Club of America, Inc.
75th National Specialty
October 24-November 1, 2014
National Specialty: 2014077411 • Sweepstakes: 2014077416
Obedience: 2014077410 • Rally: 2014077414
Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
1301 Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
This show will be held Indoors • Unbenched • Show Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hosted by the
SANDLAPPER GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB
This Show is being held under
American Kennel Club Rules
and Regulations
2 October 24‐Novermber 1, 2014 2014 NATIONAL SPECIALTY JUDGES CONFORMATION & SWEEPSTAKES Carol Gilbert ................. Dogdyke Rd, New York, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom LN4 4UL Manuel Queijeiro ................................ El Labrador #94 LaCanada, Lema, Mexico 52045 Lei Ta .................................................................... PO Box118, Volcano, HI 96785‐0118 Sarah Congleton* ............................................ 500 Carpenter Pike, Versailles, KY 40383 Cindy Williamson .............................................. 3911 Grimm Rd, Jarre sville, MD 21084 Elizabeth “Betsy” Smith ............. 18261 Runnymede Rd, Pass Chris an, MS 39571‐8864 Carol Morrison ................................... 561 Caleb Pike Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada V9G 6G8 Lindsay Siflinger ............................................................. PO Box 58, McIntosh, FL 32667 *Indicates Provisional Judge OBEDIENCE Jerry Iermiero ............................ 791 Cobblestone Way, Ormond Beach, FL 32174‐1025 Lynn F Eggers ............................. 3216 Wintergreen Terrace, Grapevine, TX 76051‐4241 Cynthia M Pischke .......................................... 1287 Valley Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54904‐7110 Be y Brask .................................................. 186 Kaualani Dr, Makawao, HI 96768‐8619 RALLY Susan (Suzi) B Bluford .......................... 6965 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA 93923‐9541 NOTE: The General Chairs, Conformation Chairs and the Judges’ Hospitality Chair will
not enter or handle any dogs in any competitive class at this National Specialty. All
other club members, including members of the show committee, are free to enter and/or
handle dogs in any class at the event in accordance with GRCA rules
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW GROUNDS at the Ag Center.
From I-40 East or West, the Asheville area, or points north:
Take I-26 East to Exit 40). Go right to Ag-Center on left.
From the South: Take I-26 West to Exit 40. Go left to Ag Center on left.
To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline
877-252-3229.
Thank you Connections Housing and Shawn Wilson
[email protected] (702)675-6522
PHOTOGRAPHER Phyllis Ensley Photography is the official photographer for all events at the 2014 GRCA Na onal Specialty Phyllis Ensley Photography 1235 Lower Burris Road, Canton, Georgia 30114 [email protected] 770‐345‐9738 or 1‐888‐364‐7427 GRCA 2014 Na onal Specialty 3
VIDEOGRAPHER ShowDogVideoPros will be filming the 2014 GRCA Na onal in **GORGEOUS** Hi‐Defini on video. Both Standard Defini on DVDs and Blu Ray Hi‐Defini on DVDs will be available to order. These videos are edited and fully tled with Name of Dog, Sire, Dam, Owner, Breeder, Handler, Date of Birth and AKC registra on number. LIVE Streaming video will be offered during the actual show hours each day. On‐Demand Streaming video of the recorded events will be available star ng the next morning a er judging each day. The streaming video will remain in‐
definitely on the ShowDogVideoPros servers so that anyone can watch 24/7/365. All pla orms and devices are supported, including Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, Droid devices, etc. ** NEW PRODUCT ** GRAB ’N GO ‐ a new product for 2014 offered ONLY at the show. During the show, you may watch your dog or class on video play‐
back immediately a er being in the ring. Both individual dog, and whole class Unedited Video will be available for purchase at the show! Take home a DVD (or USB flash drive) video of your dog / class from the Na onal. (Please note: this is raw, unedited footage. There will be no tling.) Irvin B. Krukenkamp, MD Show Dog Video Pros [email protected] 207‐200‐3837 IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO BOTH PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY
for these services contracted for 2014 national specialty events.
The National Specialty will be professionally photographed and video recorded. Other
commercial photography or video recording on the grounds is strictly prohibited. Violators are subject to removal from the premises for the duration of the event.
Still photography and/or video recordings for personal use is permitted.
All rights to televise, videotape, advertise, photograph and promote this event are
vested in the GRCA, or in persons whom assignments of such rights have been made in
writing by the club. All persons and animals on the event grounds at any time while the
events are in progress, do by attending this event or participating therein, grant 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.
Additionally, the GRCA has designated several “roving photographers” so that photographs may be included on official GRCA Facebook pages for all to enjoy. These individuals will ONLY be taking candid shots of individuals, ringside activities, social events,
and RV and grooming areas. These photos will NOT be for sale. They will NOT be taking
or uploading individual photos of dogs and/or handlers in the ring or win photos. Each
of these individuals will be designated with a name badge.
4 October 24‐Novermber 1, 2014 Schedule of Judging
There are 909 dogs entered in this National Specialty & Sweepstakes with a total of 1305 Entries. There are 321 dogs entered in this National Obedience Trial with a total of 520 entries There are 204 dogs entered in this National Rally Trial with a total of 248 entries OFFICIAL NOTICE: Additional Judges
Reference Chapter 1, Section 28 of AKC Obedience Regulations: Owner has the right to withdraw his entry and have
his entry fee refunded provided notification of his withdrawal is received no later than one half-hour prior to the start of
any regular obedience judging.
Betty Brask will judge Graduate Open in place of Cindy Pischke.
Betty Brask will judge Veteran Obedience (Open) in place of Lynn Eggers.
Lynn Eggers will judge Utility A in place of Betty Brask.
Lynn Eggers will judge Novice A in place of Jerry Iermiero.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Ring 1
Betsy Smith (115)
Ring 5
Betty Brask (51)
9:00am 22 Sweepstakes (Puppy 6‐9) Dogs 25 Sweepstakes (Puppy 9‐12) Dogs 12 Sweepstakes (Puppy 12‐15) Dogs 18 Sweepstakes (Puppy 15‐18) Dogs Lunch (45 Minutes) 21 Sweepstakes (Veterans 8‐10 yrs) Dogs 13 Sweepstakes (Veterans 10‐12 yrs) Dogs 4 Sweepstakes (Veterans 12+ yrs) Dogs Best Puppy in Sweepstakes (following Veteran Bitches) 45 Minute Lunch Break at Judge’s Discretion 8:00am 18 Veteran Obedience (Open) (378‐395) 10:15am 14 Graduate Open Obedience (315‐328) 12:15pm 7 Brace Obedience (96/169, 406/407, 200/330, 104/139, 317/393, 353/405, 8/166) 12 Team Obedience (with Jerry Iermiero) to follow Brace but not before 1:30 pm Ring 2
Carol Morrison (192)
Ring 6
Jerry Iermiero (45)
8:00am 32 Sweepstakes (Puppy 15‐18) Bitches 27 Sweepstakes (Puppy 12‐15) Bitches 35 Sweepstakes (Puppy 9‐12) Bitches Lunch (45 Minutes) 52 Sweepstakes (Puppy 6‐9) Bitches 13 Sweepstakes (Veterans 12+ yrs) Bitches 10 Sweepstakes (Veterans 10‐12 yrs) Bitches 23 Sweepstakes (Veterans 8‐10 yrs) Bitches Best Veteran in Sweepstakes (following Best Puppy in Sweepstakes) 45 Minute Lunch Break at Judge’s Discretion 8:00am 10 Veteran Obedience (Utility) (396‐405) 9:25am 23 Graduate Novice Obedience (292‐314) 12 Team Obedience (14/157/200/363/369, 179/213/340/414, 186/260/411/416/105, 208/297/317/390/410, 62/147/156/339, 125/162/417/418/413, 95/202/367/412/313, 187/192/201/204/383, 111/191/408/415, 140/141/209/409/7, 159/188/275/349, 15/200/330/335) to follow Brace but not before 1:30 pm Ring 3
Cindy Pischke (50)
45 Minute Lunch Break at Judge’s Discretion 8:00am 24 Veteran Obedience (Novice) (354‐377) 10:45am 26 Versatility Obedience (145, 329‐353) Ring 7
Susan Bluford (125)
45 Minute Lunch Break at Judge’s Discretion 10 Minute Walk Through for each 2 hours of judging 8:00am 10 Minute Walk Through 8:10 am 3 Rally Excellent A (R129‐R130) 8:20am 54 Rally Excellent B (R132, R134, R136, R141‐R142, R146‐R147, R149, R151‐R153, R157‐R160, R163‐R164, R166‐R169, R177‐R181, R183‐
R190, R192‐R194, R196‐R197, R199‐R200, R202‐R214) 11:15am 10 Minute Walk Through 68 Rally Advanced B (132‐135, 137‐201) Ring 4
Lynn Eggers (78)
45 Minute Lunch Break at Judge’s Discretion 8:00am 15 Minute Walk Through 57 Beginner Novice B Obedience (235‐291) 21 Beginner Novice A Obedience (214‐234) to follow BNB GRCA 2014 Na onal Specialty 5
Schedule of Judging (continued)
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Ring 1
Manuel Queijeiro (159)
Ring 5
Betty Brask (55)
8:30am 39 American Bred Dogs 48 Open Dogs Lunch (45 Minutes) 29 Bred‐By‐Exhibitor Dogs 14 Novice Dogs 6 Amateur Owner Handler Dogs 23 15‐18 Months Dogs Ring 2
Lei Taft (184)
8:00am 59 Puppy (6‐9 mos) Bitches 42 Puppy (9‐12 mos) Bitches Lunch (45 Minutes) 49 American Bred Bitches 17 Novice Bitches 17 Amateur Owner Handler Bitches 45 Minute Lunch Break at Judge’s Discretion 8:00am 55 Utility B Obedience (143‐144, 146‐148, 150‐151, 153‐160, 162, 165‐167, 169‐171, 17‐176, 178‐182, 184‐189, 191‐192, 194‐209, 213) Ring 6
Jerry Iermiero (74)
45 Minute Lunch Break at Judge’s Discretion 8:00am 74 Novice B Obedience (12, 14‐85, 419) Ring 7
Susan Bluford (123)
45 Minute Lunch Break at Judge’s Discretion 10 Minute Walk Through for each 2 hours of judging 8:00am 10 Minute Walk Through 8:10 am Ring 3
17 Rally Advanced A (R112‐R128) Cindy Pischke (64)
9:10am 10 Minute Walk Through 19 Rally Novice A (R5‐R12, R14‐R24) 45 Minute Lunch Break at Judge’s Discretion 10:10am 10 Minute Walk Through 8:00am 64 Open B Obedience (143‐153, 156‐183, 186, 188‐189, 87 Rally Novice B (R25‐R111) 191‐199, 201‐213) Ring 4
Lynn Eggers (64)
45 Minute Lunch Break at Judge’s Discretion 8:00am 19 Utility A Obedience (124‐142) 10:45am 38 Open A Obedience (86‐123) 15 Minute Walk Through 7 Novice A Obedience (5‐11) to follow OA Show Chair Obedience/Rally Chair Barbara Pepper 828‐275‐4090 Susan Young 828‐273‐9102 The show giving club, the Superintendent, their agents, employees, etc., assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers to any of their dogs or proper‐
ty, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children. Exhibitors & Spectators enter and a end at their own risk. Exhibitors are responsible for following AKC, Show Site, and GRCA rules, regula ons, and guide‐
lines including but not limited to those printed in the premium list. 6 October 24‐Novermber 1, 2014 Schedule of Judging (continued)
Thursday, October 30, 2014 Friday, October 31, 2014 Ring 1
Manuel Queijeiro (71)
Ring 1
Manuel Queijeiro (68)
9:00am 27 Puppy (6‐9 mos) Dogs 29 Puppy (9‐12 mos) Dogs 15 12‐15 Months Dogs 12:00 Noon Lunch 9:00am 19 Stud Dogs 4 Hunting Class Dogs 3 Field Trial Class Dogs 3 Veteran (12+ years) Dogs 14 Veteran (10‐12 years) Dogs 25 Veteran (8‐10 years) Dogs 1 Brace Lunch Rescue Parade: will start after judging is completed in both rings *Sr. Showmanship during lunch will start after judging is completed in both rings. Winners Dog: will be judged following completion of Gun Dog Sweepstakes and Open Bitches Ring 1
Cindy Williamson (56)
Ring 2
Lei Taft (71)
1:30pm 24 Sweepstakes (Gun Dog JH) Dogs 8 Sweepstakes (Gun Dog SH) Dogs 2 Sweepstakes (Gun Dog MH) Dogs 1 Sweepstakes (Gun Dog ** Field) Dogs 1 Sweepstakes (Gun Dog *** Field) Dogs 11 Sweepstakes (Gun Dog JH) Bitches 6 Sweepstakes (Gun Dog SH) Bitches 2 Sweepstakes (Gun Dog MH) Bitches 1 Sweepstakes (Gun Dog ** Field) Bitches Best in Gun Dog Sweepstakes 8:30am 3 Hunting Class Bitches 1 Field Trial Class Bitches 32 Veteran (8‐10 years) Bitches 7 Veteran (10‐12 years) Bitches 14 Veteran (12+ years) Bitches 18 Brood Bitches Lunch Ring 1
Carol Gilbert (208)*
Ring 2
Lei Taft (161)
2:00pm Line up for Best of Breed 2:30pm Best of Breed Entrance 134 Best of Breed Dogs 74 Best of Breed Bitches *Groups 1 and 2 will be judged on Friday, October 31, 2014. Please check the BOB Board at the show site for your group. Procedures for BOB judging and contact information will be posted at the show. 8:00am 31 12‐15 Months Bitches 40 15‐18 Months Bitches 27 Bred‐By‐Exhibitor Bitches 12:00 Noon Lunch 1:30pm 63 Open Bitches Winners Bitch: will be judged after Winners Dog Friday, October 31, 2014 Saturday, November 1, 2014 Ring 1
Sarah Congleton (16)
Ring 1
Carol Gilbert (208)*
8:00am 8 Jr (Open Senior) 5 Jr (Open Intermediate) 1 Jr (Open Junior) 1 Jr (Novice Intermediate) 1 Jr (Novice Junior) Best Junior Handler GRCA 2014 Na onal Specialty 45 Minute Lunch Break at Judge’s Discretion 8:30am Completion of BOB Groups 134 Best of Breed Dogs 74 Best of Breed Bitches Best Veteran from Veteran Classes Best Puppy from Regular Puppy Classes 7
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