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DUTCH SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF AMERICA NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOWWEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds - 2900 Lake Street - Kalamazoo, Michigan 48854 (Indoors / Outdoors)Held in conjunction with the UKC Premier Nationals
Judge: MAUDE TANK: CONF (DUTCH only) JS (DUTCH Only) Start Time not before 11:00 a.m.
Junior Showmanship, Conformation, Altered Conformation
Non-licensed: Novice Puppy, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Veteran, Special Exhibition

Dutch Shepherd BREED SEMINAR will be conducted by DSDCA President Cheryl Carlson. Dutch Shepherd HEALTH SEMINAR  will be conducted by DSDCA Veterinary Council Karen Wroblewski, DVM.  Admission is FREE. CLASSES OFFERED:  All regular UKC conformation classes will be offered for Dutch Shepherds.

A. Regular Classes. Classes for intact dogs: 

Puppy Male/Female (6 months-under 1 year); For dogs six (6) months of age and under one (1) year of age, that have not attained a Champion or Grand Champion title.
Junior Male/Female (1 year-under 2years); For dogs one (1) year of age and under two (2) years of age that have not attained a Champion or Grand Champion title.
Adult Male/Female (2 years & over); For dogs two (2) years of age and older that have not attained a Champion or Grand Champion title.
Open Male/Female (6 months & over); For dogs six (6) months of age or older, that have not attained a Champion or Grand Champion title.
Breeder/Handler Male/Female (6 months & over); For dogs six (6) months of age or older that have not attained a Champion or Grand Champion title. Dogs entered in this class must be handled by a breeder of record with UKC, or by a member of the immediate family of a breeder of record.
Champion (CH); For dogs of both sexes that have earned their UKC Champion title.
Grand Champion (GRCH); For dogs of both sexes that have earned their UKC Grand Champion title.

B. Altered Classes. Classes for altered dogs:

Puppy Male/Female (6 months-under 1 year); For dogs six (6) months of age and under one (1) year of age, that have not attained a Champion or Grand Champion title.
Junior Male/Female (1 year-under 2years); For dogs one (1) year of age and under two (2) years of age that have not attained a Champion or Grand Champion title.
Adult Male/Female (2 years & over); For dogs two (2) years of age and older that have not attained a Champion or Grand Champion title.
Open Male/Female (6 months & over); For dogs six (6) months of age or older, that have not attained a Champion or Grand Champion title.
Breeder/Handler Male/Female (6 months & over); For dogs six (6) months of age or older that have not attained a Champion or Grand Champion title. Dogs entered in this class must be handled by a breeder of record with UKC, or by a member of the immediate family of a breeder of record.
Champion (CH); For dogs of both sexes that have earned their UKC Champion title.
Grand Champion (GRCH); For dogs of both sexes that have earned their UKC Grand Champion title.

C. Junior Showmanship Classes (Junior Handlers entered in this specialty must be handing a Dutch Shepherd.)

Pee Wee (2 years-under 4 years);
Sub JR (4 years-under 6 years);
Pre-Junior (6 years-under 8 years);
Novice Junior (8 years-under 13 years);
Open Junior (8 years-under 13 years);
Novice Senior (13 years-18 years);
Open Senior (13 years-18 years)

The following non-licensed conformation classes will also be offered for Dutch Shepherds. 

Novice Puppy Male/Female; This class is for intact dogs that are three (3) months of age and under six (6) months of age.
Stud Dog; This class shall be judged on the quality of the progeny and not the individual stud dog. Neutered dogs are eligible to compete in this class but not as progeny. Each entry in this class shall consist of a stud dog and at least two but not more than four progeny sired by that stud dog. The progeny must be at least three months of age and may include both sexes. At least two of the progeny must be entered in the licensed classes.
Brood Bitch; This class shall be judged on the quality of the progeny and not the individual brood bitches. Spayed bitches are eligible to compete in this class but not as progeny. Each entry in this class shall consist of a brood bitch and at least two but not more than four progeny produced by that brood bitch. The progeny must be at least three months of age and may include both sexes. At least two of the progeny must be entered in the licensed classes.
Veteran Male/Female; The purpose of this class is to reward dogs that maintain good breed type and good condition as they age, and to give other breeders an opportunity to see the top dogs of the past. Dogs must be a minimum of seven (7) years of age, or older. Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible for this class.

PRIZES - Rosettes will be awarded for:

Best Male/Female (regular and altered)
Reserve Best Male/Female (regular and altered)
Best of Winners (regular and altered)
National Champion of Champions (regular and altered)
Reserve National Champion of Champions (regular and altered)
National Grand Champion (regular and altered)
Reserve National Grand Champion (regular and altered)
National Best of Breed (regular and altered)
Reserve National Best of Breed (regular and altered)
National Best of Breed Novice Puppy
National Best of Breed Stud Dog
National Best of Breed Brood Bitch
National Best of Breed Veteran

Please check to make sure you are entering the correct class. Exhibitors are responsible for the accuracy of their entry and for following all UKC rules and regulations.

SPECIAL EXHIBITION CLASS:  Parade of Title HoldersThe Dutch Shepherd Dog Club of America wishes to uphold, protect and acknowledge the integrity of the working Dutch Shepherd and whole heartedly supports the UKC “Total Dog” philosophy which promotes the working aspect of the pure bred dog, and designs its events for dogs that look AND perform equally well.  In recognition of this, a special exhibition class will be held for dogs holding at least one UKC Performance title.  Dogs may be intact or altered.  Dogs do not need to be entered in another class in the specialty to enter this class. This class will be not be judged, but each dog will be recognized and receive a commemorative medal. In order to enter this PARADE OF TITLE HOLDERS class, the owner must provide a list of the dog’s UKC titles. For the purposes of this class, your dog must have previously earned a UKC performance title in one of the following All-Breed Sports:  Agility, Dock Jumping, Lure Coursing, Nosework, Obedience, Precision Coursing, Rally Obedience,  Shed Hunt or Weight Pull. 

National Specialty Show is PRE-ENTRY ONLY $25 for regular classes and $20 for Non-Licensed Classes, $10 for Junior Showmanship and $10 for Special Exhibition (Parade of Title Holders). Pre-entries will be accepted ON-LINE only.

Pre-Entries Open: April 22, 2024Pre-Entries Close: May 20, 2024

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Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee. An un-entered dog may not be substituted for an entered dog. If it is impossible to open or to complete a show or trial because of riots, civil disturbances, or other acts beyond the control of the DSDCA, no refund of entry fees will be made. If, in the opinion of the DSDCA, the well being of dogs, exhibitors, or spectators is at risk due to extreme weather conditions, such as but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightening or extreme heat, the DSDCA may cancel or stop a show or trial before completion. No refunds will be made in such cases.

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

This show is being held in conjunction with the UKC Premier Nationals and ALL events are held under the Rules and Regulations of the United Kennel Club, Inc.
The DSDCA, its agents, UKC, its agents and its employees assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by spectators or exhibitors and handlers, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assume not responsibility for injury to children not under the control of their parents or guardians. The DSDCA and the UKC are not responsible for loss, accident, or theft.
Dogs and exhibitors may arrive at any time up to their judging time. Judging time is subject to change and exhibitors should be prepared to be judged any time after the start of the show.

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