AKITA CLUB OF ALBERTA OFFICERS

President Elizabeth Bauman

Vice-President Melanie Riechle

Secretary/Treasurer Sherri Davidson

SPECIALTY SHOW COMMITTEE

Specialty Chairperson Sherri Davidson

Show Superintendent Kathy Hawker

Trophies & Ribbons Betty Bauman & Sherri Davidson

Hospitality Linda Phillips & Kay McCormack

Publicity Sherri Davidson

SHOW SECRETARY (to whom all entries must be sent):

Mrs. Kathy Hawker, 120 Windermere Crescent, Edmonton, Alberta T6R 2H6

Ph. 780-988-5020 Fax: 780-433-1184 maldawn@aol.com

Secure online entry service available at www.compupets.com

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER:

Images by Inge, 49 Almond Crescent, Brandon, Manitoba R7B1A2

Ph. 204-728-9065 IngeBorg@westman.wave.ca

OFFICIAL VETERINARIAN: Greenbank Veterinary Services,

Dr. Ann Greenbank 6701 – 101 Ave Edmonton Ph. 780-466-5655

CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:

Joe Mauro, 400 – 200 Ronson Drive Etobicoke, ON M9W 5Z9

Phone: 416-675-5511, Fax: 416-675-6506

CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB DIRECTOR FOR ALBERTA:

Anita Cairns 403- 279-4395

RR 5, STN LCD 1, Calgary, AB T2P 2G6

CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALBERTA:

Mrs. Kathy Hawker, 120 Windermere Crescent, Edmonton, Alberta T6R 2H6

Mr. Murray Berg, 24077 Heritage Drive, Calgary, AB T3Z 3P3

This Specialty Show is held in conjunction with the Northern

Alberta Canine Association and subject to all the rules and regulations

of that show. Show precincts are as defined by the

Northern Alberta Canine Association.

Please consult the Northern Alberta Canine Association premium list for Akita judges in the four all-breed shows.

NACA Premium lists available at www.compupets.com

Judges

All regular and non-regular specialty classes: Rosemary Hubrich PO Box 452, Kumeu 1250, New Zealand

Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes: Laurie Newburn, RR 1, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1W8

Classification

The following official classes will be offered for both sexes:

JUNIOR PUPPY 6 months but under 9 months

SENIOR PUPPY 9 months but under 12 months

12-18 MONTH 12 months but under 18 months

CANADIAN BRED For dogs born in Canada, champions in any country are excluded.

BRED BY EXHIBITOR For dogs owned and handled in the ring by the breeder.

OPEN For all dogs.

VETERANS For dogs 7 years of age or over as of the date of the show. These dogs will compete for regular placement and the first place dog will go on to compete for Best of Breed. The winner of the Veterans class will NOT compete for the points, but will go directly into Best of Breed competition.

SPECIALS ONLY Dogs which have a recorded CKC registration or Event Registration Number and have attained the required points for championship status.

SEXUALLY ALTERED CLASSES

Eligibility for the Altered Classes shall be limited to dogs over 6 months of age which have been

spayed or neutered. Two classes will be offered: Altered Male and Altered Female:

Classes will be placed first through fourth in both sexes, the first place winner from each class will

be declared Winners and the second place winner will be declared Reserve Winners. The Altered

Winners Male and the Altered Winners Female will then compete for Best of Breed Altered and

Best of Opposite Sex Altered in breed.

The following Non-Regular classes will be offered:

Dogs entered in the Non-Regular Classes must be entered in a regular specialty class or for exhibition only. Spayed/neutered dogs may be entered in non-regular classes but must be entered in Exhibition Only or in the official Veterans class.

Exhibition Only: All dogs entered in this class shall be listed in the catalogue with the same particulars as dogs entered in regular competitions. Dogs entered in this class may not compete in any Regular class, but may enter and compete in Non-Regular classes and/or Parades

Stud Dog and Get: At least two get must accompany the Sire who is entered. The Sire will not be judged only the get.

Dam and Progeny: At least two progeny must accompany the Dam who is entered. The Dam will not be judged only the progeny.

Award of Merit: One (1) Award of Merit may, at the discretion of the judge, be given for every ten- (10) dogs competing for Best of Breed.

Parade of TitleHolders: Dogs entered in the Parade must have completed all the requirements for any CKC recognised title. E.g. CD, TT, CH., WD etc.

Parade of Veterans: For all dogs seven years of age or older.

Brace: For two dogs (not necessarily the same sex), the property of the same owner.

Best Canadian Bred in Specialty: All Canadian-bred dogs NOT directly or indirectly defeated by another Canadian-bred dog shall be entitled to compete for this award.

Sweepstakes

Friday May 30, 2008 (after NACA Best in Show)

All dogs in the Sweepstakes must also be entered in one of the Regular Official Classes at this Specialty. The following classes will be offered:

Dogs 6 to 9 months Bitches 6 to 9 months

Dogs 9 to 12 months Bitches 9 to 12 months

Dogs 12 to 18 months Bitches 12 to 18 months

The winners of all six classes will compete for Best in Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes. Rosettes will be provided for First through Third place in each class. After 25% has been deducted for expenses, entry money will be divided as follows:

First in each class - 25% of entry fee for that class.

Second in each class - 10% of entry fee for that class.

Third in each class - 5% of entry fee for that class.

A Rosette and 20% will be offered for Best in Sweepstakes.

A Rosette and 15% will be offered for Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes.

Veteran’s Sweepstakes

For dogs and bitches 7 years of age or over on the day of the Speciality. All dogs must be entered in one of the regular breed classes at this Speciality or in Exhibition Only. Spayed and neutered dogs may compete in Veterans' Sweepstakes provided they are also entered in Exhibition Only or the official Veterans class. The following classes will be offered:

Dogs 7 to 9 years Bitches 7 to 9 years

Dogs 9 to 11 years Bitches 9 to 11 years

Dogs 11 years and older Bitches 11 years and older

Rosettes will be provided for First in each class. After 25% has been deducted for expenses, entry money will be divided as follows:

First in each class - 25% of entry fee for that class.

A Rosette and 50% will be offered for Best Veteran in Sweepstakes.

A Rosette and 25% will be offered for Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes.

EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: You are invited to send in a typed resume on the Veteran you are entering in this Sweepstakes. Resumes will be printed in a special 'Veterans' section of the catalogue.

Social Events

Come and Join us for a Wine and Cheese Social Friday evening at our Akita Setup

Look for the Akita Club of Alberta Banner

Please contact: Sherri Davidson

sherri @satika.ca

Entry Fees

MAIL ALL ENTRIES TO THE SHOW SECRETARY:
Mrs. Kathy Hawker
120 Windemere Cres
Edmonton, AB, T6R 2H6 Phone 780-988-5020

Four Ways to Enter This Specialty Show:

1. Mail: Kathy Hawker, 120 Windermere Crescent, Edmonton, AB T6R 2H6

2. Fax: (780) 433-1184 or (780) 433-7879 – $4.00 per entry form, bank service charges on C/C charges

3. Secure On-Line: www.compupets.com – $2.00 per entry form, bank service charges on C/C charges

4. Drop off boxes: Calgary, Edmonton, Sherwood Park - NACA drop boxes

NACA Drop Off Boxes may be used for Akita Club of Alberta entries.

Please Note:

Entries may be sent with all-breed entries if clearly marked and paid by separate cheques.

The successful transmission of a fax or on-line entry does not necessarily mean that the show secretary has received it.

Please call 780-988-5020 to verify that your electronic submissions have been received.

Drop Off Box: available until store closing on closing date

ENTRIES CLOSE

Tuesday, May 6^th, 2008

10:00 PM M.D.S.T.

EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: Any exhibitor has the right to withdraw an entry. This notice of withdrawal MUST be in writing and received by the Show Secretary on or before the official closing date and time as published in the premium list.

Prize List

A TROPHY AND ROSETTE WILL BE OFFERED FOR THE FOLLOWING PLACEMENTS:

BEST OF BREED

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX

BEST OF WINNERS

BEST PUPPY IN BREED

WINNER'S MALE

WINNER'S FEMALE

RESERVE WINNER'S MALE

RESERVE WINNER'S FEMALE

VETERANS MALE

VETERANS FEMALE

BEST OF BREED – ALTERED

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX – ALTERED

ALTERED OPEN MALE

RESERVE ALTERED OPEN MALE

ALTERED OPEN FEMALE

RESERVE ALTERED OPEN FEMALE

Non Regular Classes

Stud Dog & Get: A trophy and rosette will be offered to the Best Stud Dog.

Dam & Progeny: A trophy and rosette will be offered to the Best Brood Bitch.

Brace: A trophy and rosette will be offered to the Best Brace.

Award of Merit: One (1) Award of Merit may, if the judge wishes, be given for every ten (10) dogs competing for Best of Breed. Award of Merit winners will receive a rosette and a medallion.

Parade of Title Holders: All dogs in the Parade of Title Holders will receive a Speciality rosette with the name of the dog imprinted on it. Exhibitors are asked to send a typed resume of dogs they enter in this Parade. These resumes will be included in the Speciality Catalogue.

Parade of Veterans: All dogs in the Parade of Veterans will receive a Speciality rosette with the name of the dog imprinted on it. Exhibitors are asked to send a typed resume of dogs they enter in this Parade. These resumes will be included in the Speciality Catalogue.

Additional Conformation and Obedience Awards:

Best of Breed: Akita Drilling is pleased to offer a perpetual trophy for Best of Breed. The trophy will be engraved and retained by them in their archives.

Best Canadian Bred in Specialty: The Akita Club of Alberta is pleased to offer a trophy and rosette to the dog awarded Best Canadian Bred in Speciality.

Dam and Progeny Honshu Akitas and Satika Kennels are pleased to offer a perpetual trophy in the memory of Mark Davidson. This trophy will be engraved and retained by the above kennels and a keeper trophy will be awarded to the winner.

Best Puppy in Breed: Mullen Trucking is pleased to offer a perpetual trophy for Best Puppy in Breed. The trophy will be engraved and retained by them in their archives.

Best Veteran In Specialty: Brenda Moench, For Always Kennels is pleased to offer a perpetual trophy in memory of Ch. Karlee’s Black Tie Affair. The trophy will be engraved and retained by For Always Kennel and a keeper trophy will be awarded to the winner.

Best of Winners Linda and Kelly Phillips, Gintsuyu Kennels are pleased to offer a perpetual trophy to the Best of Winners in memory of Ch. Gintsuyu's Kooun Na Mitsu The trophy will be engraved and retained by Gintsuyu Kennels.

High in Trial The Akita Club of Alberta is pleased to offer a trophy to the dog achieving the Highest Qualifying Score in Trial at the NACA trial on Saturday May 31, 2008.

Agility – The Akita Club of Alberta is pleased to offer a trophy and rosette to the dog achieving the Highest Overall Akita in the Agility competition on Saturday May 31, 2008.

First In Each Class – Satika Kennels is pleased to present a prize to the first place winner of every class.

Breeder Handler Award: The Akita Club of Alberta is pleased to offer $100 for the highest placing dog that is breeder handled.

ALL PRIZES ARE TO BE CLAIMED AT THE SHOW - NO PRIZES WILL BE MAILED

Trophy donations GRATEFULLY accepted on or before May 6, 2008. All donations will be acknowledged in the catalogue. Donations may either be sent to the Show Secretary or the Akita Club of Alberta.

Please indicate the item you wish to order, and mail this form with cheque or money order (payable to Akita Club of Alberta) to:

Sponsorships (call Betty Bauman @ 780-542-4096 to see what classes are available)

*If ordering a catalogue – this is the name that it will be reserved under. You may pick up your catalogue and numbers when you check in at the Akita Set Up before Sweepstakes)

Judging of the Akita Club of Alberta Specialty will be inside for the specialty only

Please see NACA premium list for details on day tents, grooming tents & RV Parking.

There are NO power hook ups, water-fill or dumping facilities available for RV’s for those

There will be warm water and a grooming table on a cement pad for bathing dogs, there

are public washrooms inside the building and port-a-potties placed around the show site.

Those that require power will have to have their own generators or other form of

power with them. There will be no benching allowed inside the specialty building.

SPECIALTY 2008

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AKITA CLUB OF ALBERTA OFFICERS

SPECIALTY SHOW COMMITTEE

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