American Brittany Club
JUDGING PROGRAM
Judges are not required to wait for dogs. They will adhere as closely as possible to this judging program. The owner or handler of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when its class is to be judged. Dogs may arrive any time prior to judging and leave when no longer needed. Transfer of dogs from regular classes to Best of Breed Competition (Ch. 11, Sec. 6, AKC Rules) MUST be made to the Show Secretary at least one half hour prior to start of the scheduled regular conformation.
There are 271 Dogs entered in this show with a total of 359 entries.
Classes will be judged in the following order. Breaks may be called at the Judges' discretion.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2002
RING 1
JUDGE: Mrs Beverly Millette (89)
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES (62)
9:00 A.M
6-9 month Puppy Dogs - 10
9-12 Month Puppy Dogs - 1
12-15 month Junior Dogs - 9
15-18 month Junior Dogs - 6
6-9 Puppy Bitches - 11
9-12 Puppy Bitches - 8
12-15 Junior Bitches - 10
15-18 Junior Bitches - 7
Best Puppy in Sweepstakes
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Puppy in Sweepstakes
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES (20)
8 to 10 year Dogs - 6
10 to 12 year Dogs - 2
12 years & older Dogs - 2
8 to 10 year Bitches - 3
10 to 12 year Bitches - 2
12 years & Older Bitches - 5
Best Veteran in Sweepstakes
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Veteran in Sweepstakes
DUAL CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES (7)
DC Dogs under 8 years - 3
DC Dogs over 8 years - 2
DC Bitches under 8 years - 2
Best Dual Champion in Sweepstakes
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Dual Champion in Sweepstakes
RING 2
JUDGE: Mrs Paula Barras (15)
OBEDIENCE
9:00 A.M
Utility A - 1
Utility B - 1
Open A - 1
Open B - 3
Novice A - 2
Novice B - 4
Graduate Novice - 1
Veterans - 2
High in Trial
High Combined
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2002
RING 1
JUDGE: Mrs Gloria Mitcham-Geringer (67)
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP & CONFORMATION
1:30 PM
Open Junior - 1
Open Senior - 3
Best Junior Handler
6-9 month Puppy Dogs - 10
9-12 month Puppy Dogs - 2
12-18 month Dogs - 11
Bred By Exhibitor Dogs - 14
American Bred Dogs - 1
Open Dogs - 13
WINNERS DOG
Field Trial Dogs - 3
Veteran Dogs - 9
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2002
RING 1
JUDGE: Mrs Gloria Mitcham-Geringer (79)
9:00 AM
CONFORMATION
6-9 Puppy Bitches - 10
9-12 Puppy Bitches - 8
12- 18 Month Bitches - 14
Bred By Exhibitor Bitches - 16
American Bred Bitches - 3
Open Bitches - 12
WINNERS BITCH
Field Trial Bitches - 6
Veterans Bitches - 10
RING 1 - NO JUDGE (31)
12:00 A.M.
Parade of National Qualifiers - 3
Parade of Veteran Titleholders - 8
Parade of Titleholders - 20
RING 1
JUDGE: Mrs Gloria Mitcham-Geringer (75)
1:30 PM
CONFORMATION
Best of Breed (34 - 30) - 64
Brace - 3
Stud Dog - 4
Brood Bitches - 4
Best Bred Exhibitor By In Regular Classes
Best Puppy In Regular Classes
LET'S HAVE A PARTY!
SATURDAY
COCKTAILS, SOFT DRINKS, SNACKS & MUSIC IN THE BALLROOM RIGHT
AFTER THE SHOW
CASH BAR
SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED BRING YOUR OWN CONVERSATION
To All Exhibitors-
If you would like to include a photo of your dog(s) in the online catalog
(available after the show at www.brittany.org), please send to:
Vicki Rittner
815 Gaillard St.
La Verne, CA 91750-3828
All photos will be returned at the show. If you have a digital photo, you can email a JPG file to PDQ1212@aol.com.
Questions? Email or call Vicki at 909-599-1233.
You may use a show win photo (be sure your photographer permits this use), portrait, field, or other candid shot. If
you do not have a photo, one can be taken at the show. We'd like to include photos for as many dogs as possible.
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE!! Please send your photo(s) ASAP!
THANK YOU!
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HOST HOTEL:
HOLIDAY INN CIVIC CENTER OF FORT SMITH
700 Rogers Avenue
Fort Smith, Arkansas
(479) 783-1000
Specialty show is in the Ballroom at the Holiday Inn
HAVE YOU MADE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION??
THE SHOW AREA WILL BE AVAILABLE AT APPROXIMATELY
3PM FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30 AS WE CANNOT EVEN START SETTING UP BEFORE 12 NOON
We will gratefully accept any and all help with the setup of the show area
EXHIBITORS: In order to assure the use of this Hotel again, PLEASE keep your room clean and
scoop the ground after your dog. Don't abuse these privileges. ALL DOGS IN ROOMS MUST
BE CRATED. Dogs MAY be left at the grooming area in the ballroom. A security guard will
be on duty Friday & Saturday nights.
Hospitality bags will be available on Friday afternoon . There will be one per exhibitor.
These Hospitality Bags are provided courtesy of ABC, Purina and other firms who have
donated items. Please contact Nancy Anderson if you do not receive a hospitality bag .
If you need plastic sheeting to go under your crates in your room see Tip Maxwell
or Nancy Clendenen for plastic sheeting. PLEASE use these materials and keep the
Hospitality bags will be available on Friday afternoon . There will be one per exhibitor.
These Hospitality Bags are provided courtesy of ABC, Purina and other firms who have
donated items. Please contact Nancy Anderson if you do not receive a hospitality bag .
If you need plastic sheeting to go under your crates in your room see Tip Maxwell
or Nancy Clendenen for plastic sheeting. PLEASE use these materials and keep the
Hotel clean! Poop bags will also be available at the Show Secretary's table.
Public exercise pens will be available at the loading & unloading area in the back.
You are welcome to bring your own exercise pens to place in this area.
Please do exercise your dogs responsibly and pick up after them
Also, please clean up pens and exercise area after using and dispose of waste in proper containers.
Pooper Scoopers and waste buckets will be available at the Holiday Inn.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: A Bench Show Committee hearing will be held for
individuals reported for any hotel/motel complaints (including failure to scoop poop). It is up
to the exhibitors to respect Hotel/Motel property. DO NOT LET YOUR DOGS DESTROY
OR FOUL THE ROOMS. Put plastic under your crates. USE ONLY PROPER EXERCISE
AREAS. PLEASE RESPECT OTHERS. Measures including a bench show hearing which
could result in suspension will be taken in case of any destruction/soiling of Hotel grounds or the property.
DO NOT leave dogs unattended in your Hotel room. That's why we have the show area with security
available during non-show hours. DO NOT groom your dog in your room. PLEASE use the grooming
area in the ballroom. PLEASE DO NOT BRING UNENTERED DOGS.
THE FUTURE of our sport is in YOUR hands.
PLEASE do not damage Hotel/Motel rooms or the Grounds
HOSPITALITY, SECURITY & BOOTHS
HOSPITALITY
Many ABC members have generously helped with Hospitality Donations. We will once again have a Hospitality Room where ABC members and specialty
participants may come. Coffee & donuts will be available Saturday and Sunday morning and snacks and drinks will available in the afternoons of both days.
SECURITY GUARD
A Security Guard will be on duty Friday and Saturday nights in order that you may safely leave your dogs in the Ballroom overnight. Help with this cost is appreciated.
BOOTH SPACE INFORMATION
All booths will be located in the pre-conference lobby just outside the actual show room. Each booth will be 10" x 10" or multiples there of and includes a skirted table. Reservation deadline is November 18, 2002. Cost is $30.00 PER DAY/PER 10 FEET. Booths may be set up after 3:00 P.M. Friday, November 30, 2002
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Make all checks payable to THE AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB,
Please mail this form to:
Mail to: Nancy Clendenen, 791 Harper Bottom Rd, Ruston, LA 71270
PH (318) 251-0070, Fax (318) 251-0070, e-mail faison@kricket.net
Silent Auction: To be held on Sunday afternoon, December 1 on the show site. The winning names will be announced by 2:00 PM. You bid for the item(s) you desire. The highest bidder will get the item.
Raffle: The Raffle drawing will be held on December 1 during Best of Breed. You do not need to be present to win. Each item will be individually raffled. Tickets will be available at the Specialty Show Saturday & Sunday. Buy your Raffle tickets and put then in the bag for the item you would like to win. The winning numbers will be posted on each bag. Silent Auction bidders names will be posted before Breed Competition.
Once again there will be the Scoop Your Poop raffle.
Win a ticket for every time you scoop and take home a prize if you win the drawing.
MICRO CHIP CLINIC
Dr. Barbara Pepin our on specialty site Veterinarian will be available to microchip dogs at the Specialty Show.
She will also be at the Field Trial grounds some the week after the specialty. Appointments can be made for chipping dogs there. She will also chip horses.
Both Home Again and Avid chips are available.
Cost for either type chip
$25.00
TROPHY FUND
THE AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB EXTENDS ITS GRATITUDE TO THOSE PERSONS AND CLUBS
WHO HAVE GRACIOUSLY SUPPORTED THE 2001 NATIONALS WITH TROPHY DONATIONS
HOSPITALITY
"WELCOME TO THE NATIONALS"
Friday, November 29 - 4:00 PM
Be sure to get your name tag, buy your Nationals patch and pick up your Hospitality bag and plastic sheeting for your rooms at the Hospitality Room. The hospitality room number will be posted in the lobby and Show Secretary's table.
The Hospitality Room will also be available for those in Motor Homes who wish to use the shower
COFFEE TIME & TIME FOR A BREAK"
Saturday - Sunday, November 30 & December 1
Everyone is invited to join us for coffee & donuts in the Hospitality Room from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM Saturday & Sunday mornings. Also, snacks & drinks will be available Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. The room will also be open Friday evening. It will be closed after snack time Sunday afternoon.
To Show:
North or South on I-540 exit at Rogers Ave. Go west approximately 5 miles to Holiday Inn on left.
To Field Trial Grounds:
From Ft. Smith take I-540 south/west to US 71. Take US 71 south to ARK 10; follow this to Boonveville. Stay on ARK 10 to College St. turn right. Go till T's turn left (This ARK ). Follow about 9 miles to Blue Mtn. Wildlife Area on left.