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THIS SHOW IS HELD UNDER AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES
EVENT # 2010627002
ARIZONA RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB
      2010 Specialty Show
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             Featuring Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes
       Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, and Generations Competition
 ARRC Supported Entry for Obedience, Rally, Agility, and Junior’s
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FIVE BIG DAYS at University of Phoenix Stadium!                
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                  RRCUS Judge’s Education Seminar April 8, 2010
                      ARRC Specialty Show on Friday, April 9, 2010
               Supported Entry at All-Breed Shows April 10-12, 2010
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 Conformation indoors with designated ringside crating
            Obedience & Rally outdoors on the grass
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 JUDGES
Specialty Regular Classes..................................................... Mr. Eric Liebes
Puppy Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes...................... Mr. Marco Solorio
Obedience Classes.........................................................
Rally Classes..................................................................
Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, and Generations Classes............. Mrs. Myrna Berger
Junior’s Classes...................................................... 
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Entries Through Jack Bradshaw Show Superintendants  
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Regular Classes-
Puppy Dogs       6 mos. and under 9 mos.              Puppy Bitches        6 mos. and under 9 mos.                                                                   
Puppy Dogs       9 mos. and under 12 mos.            Puppy Bitches        9 mos. and under 12 mos.                                                                  
Puppy Dogs      12 mos. and under 15 mos.           Puppy Bitches       12 mos. and under 15 mos.                                                                
Puppy Dogs      15 mos. and under 18 mos.           Puppy Bitches       15 mos. and under 18 mos.                                                                 
Bred by Exhibitor Dogs                                            Bred by Exhibitor Bitches
Bred by Exhibitor Class Eligibility:  1) All dogs entered in the Bred by Exhibitor class must be individually registered with the AKC, 2) the person handling the dog must be a breeder of record of the dog and an owner of record of the dog, and 3) family members must be both a breeder and owner of record to exhibit in this class.
American Bred Dogs                                                American Bred Bitches
Open Dogs                                                                 Open Bitches
Winners Dog                                                              Winners Bitch
Best of Breed (Variety) Competition - "The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed    competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record.  Dogs which according to their owner's records have completed the requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed.  The entry and showing of dogs whose championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where a dog completed the requirements for a championship according to the owner's records.  If, at the end of the 90-day period, the championship of a dog has not been confirmed by the American Kennel Club, no further entries of the dog for Best of Breed competition are to be made until its championship has been confirmed by the AKC.. 
 AWARD OF MERITThe judge may, at his discretion, recall into the ring up to five dogs/bitches to receive a Green Rosette. These Awards are reserved for those quality animals the judge feels are worthy of final consideration for Best of Breed.1 Award of Merit – 5-9 Specials, 2 Awards of Merit – 10-14 Specials, 3 Awards of Merit – 15-19 Specials, 4 Awards of Merits – 20 or more Specials – Dark Green and Gold Rosette 
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Non-Regular Classes-
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKESSweepstakes is open to all Rhodesian Ridgebacks who, on the day of the show will be six (6) months and under eighteen (18) months of age.  Champions of Record may compete.  Entries in Puppy Sweepstakes must be entered in a regular class in this show. Entries will be made at the same time and on the same form used for regular classes with the word "Sweepstakes" and the appropriate sex and age in the space provided for under Additional Classes.  Sweepstakes Classes will be judged prior to the regular Breed Classes. CLASSES DIVIDED BY SEX6 & under 9 mos.; 9 & under 12 mos.; 12 & under 15 mos.; 15 & under 18 mos.Winners of each class will compete for Best in Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite to Best in Sweepstakes.
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKESEntries in Veteran Sweepstakes need not be entered in a regular class in this show. Spayed or neutered dogs/bitches may compete. Entries will be made at the same time and on the same form used for regular classes with the word "Sweepstakes" and the appropriate sex and age in the space provided for under Additional Classes. Sweepstakes Classes will be judged prior to the regular Breed Classes.  CLASSES DIVIDED BY SEX7 & under 9 yrs.; 9 & under 11 yrs.; 11 & olderWinners of each class will compete for Best in Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite to Best in Sweepstakes.SWEEPSTAKES CASH PRIZESThe club will retain 35% of the Sweepstakes entry fee for expenses. The remainder will be divided for all Sweepstakes class placements as follows: 40% for First; 30% for Second; 20% for Third; 10% for Fourth.
Stud Dog Class - For dogs that have sired two dogs or bitches entered in this show.  The award will be based on the merits of the get.  The owner of the stud dog need not be the owner of the get.  As the judge's decision in this class will be based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in the class, will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won this class.  The Stud Dog must appear in the ring with his get and be entered in the Stud Dog Class.
Brood Bitch Class- For bitches that have whelped two dogs or bitches entered in this show.  The award will be based on the merits of the produce.  The owner of the brood bitch need not be the owner of the produce.  As the judge's decision in this class will be based on the merit of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in the class will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won this class.  The Brood Bitch must appear in the ring with her produce and be entered in the Brood Bitch Class.
Generations Class – For three or more dogs or bitches related in descending manner such as:  Grandmother, Father, Daughter or combinations thereof.  One entrant must be entered in a Regular Class or Best of Breed.  Entrants do not need to be owned by the same owner.
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TROPHIES-
Arizona Rhodesian Ridgeback Specialty Show, April 9, 2010
Challenge Trophy for BISS-  Bronze Statue “A Question Of Domain” Number 43 of 350.                                   
                        Trophy generously donated by Carole Duvall. For permanent possession it must be won three                                      
                         times by the same breeder, not necessarily by the same dog, or in succession. 
Best in Specialty Show-  Framed Print “At Bay” by Karen King. Signed and numbered.                                  
                   Trophy Offered By Mickey Maynard, Leah Semrock and Tracy Leonard, DVM                                         
                          In loving memory of Multi Best In Field (ASFA & AKC), Dual Champion Umtali’s Run For                                        
                         The Roses, SC, TT (1995 – 2009) A Top 10 Lure Courser, always number 1 in our hearts.
Best of Winners -   Framed Print Ridgeback Head Study in Acrylics.                                     
                         Sponsored by Jamie McKinney, Red Dawg Ridgebacks       
Best of Opposite Sex -  Framed Print “Squirl Hunt”                                             
                         Sponsored by Sharon Witherspoon, Mozel Tov Ridgebacks
Winners Dog –   Framed Print “Sand”                               
                          Sponsored by Tom & Barbara Peach, Pupukea Ridge Ridgebacks. 
Winners Bitch –   Framed Print “Squirl Hunt”                                
                          Sponsored by Kim Hodge, Blueskies Ridgebacks 
Regular Class Winners 1st-4th Place-  Custom Latigo Leather Leashes made by Shay Tuttle.                                  
                           Sponsored by the Arizona Rhodesian Ridgeback Club
Obedience, Hi in Trial, Ridgeback-  Leather round braided leash.
                           Sponsored by Julie Garrahan
Rally Hi Score, Ridgeback- Leather round braided leash. 
                           Sponsored by Katie Huxford
Juniors Conformation, Ridgeback-   Ring Side tack bag.
                           Sponsored by Jamie McKinney & RingBling
Best Puppy in Sweepstakes  Framed Print “First Encounter” by Karen King. Signed and numbered.                                           
                           Sponsored by Rosemary Marnoch, Chiastolite Ridgebacks
Best Veteran in Sweepstakes   Framed Print “Rememberance” by Leisa Temple. Signed and numbered.                                           
                            Artwork Donated by J. Cheffler, Wild West Ridgebacks in the memory of CH MH Lexus
Best Stud Dog-   Framed Print “Squirl Hunt”
Best Brood Bitch- Framed Print “Sand”
Best Generations Entry-  Three Braided Walking Leashes in ARRC Club Colors by RingBling                                             
                            Sponsored by Carole Duvalle   
*Everyone who enters, regular classes or sweepstakes, will receive an ARRC club pin. 
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ARRC Supported Entry Trophies:
Saturday- April 10, 2010
BOB- Large Rock Rabbit Ceramic Statue by Ruya           
                     Sponsored by Julie Garrahan
BOS- Medium Rock Rabbit Ceramic Statue by Ruya            
                     Sponsored by Alyssa Moon
BOW- Medium Rock Rabbit Ceramic Statue by Ruya              
                     Sponsored by Carole Duvall
WD- Medium Rock Rabbit Ceramic Statue by Ruya              
                     Sponsored by Ian Wheeler
WB- Medium Rock Rabbit Ceramic Statue by Ruya              
                      Sponsored by Msaada Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Alyssa Moon
Sunday- April 11, 2010
BOB-  First Born” Female Lioness & Cub Statue on Cherry Wood Base          
BOS-  First Born” Female Lioness & Cub Statue on Cherry Wood Base          
BOW- Male Lion Statue on Wood Base
WD-  Ceramic Lion Statue
WB-  Ceramic Lion Statue
Monday- April 12, 2010
BOB-  Premium Show Lead by RingBling          
BOS- Premium Show Lead by RingBling
BOW- Sterling Silver Puppy Zipper Pull by RingBling           
WD- Show Lead by RingBling
WB- Show Lead by RingBling
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Raffle:  
donations can also include a place-card denoting the person, kennel, club or company that donated the item.  Please call 480-529-0126 or email Jamie McKinney at azreddawg@cox.net with information on raffle donations.            
Pot Luck Dinner  will be provided following BOB compliments of the Arizona Rhodesian Ridgeback Club.