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Entries Close at Superintendent's Office at 12:00 Noon (PDT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2003, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules.

Premium List

64th Specialty Show & 50th Obedience Trial and Sweepstakes

(Unbenched)

Doberman Pinscher Club

of Northern California

(American Kennel Club Licensed)

Alameda County Fairgrounds

4501 Pleasanton Ave. at Bernal Ave.

Pleasanton, CA 94566

This Show is dedicated to the memory of

Klara Ritter, Charles Molinari & Roy Davis.

Saturday, October 18, 2003

ALL JUDGING WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS

SHOW & TRIAL HOURS: 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.

NO NOVICE BREED CLASSES AT THIS SHOW

O O O SWEEPSTAKES & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES O O O

ONLY $5.00 PER ENTRY

Notice to Exhibitors

™ The Doberman Pinscher Club of Northern California and its Superintendent assume no responsibility for a wrong entry. Exhibitors are advised to print all unusual words when filling in entry forms.

™ Neutered dogs and spayed bitches are allowed to compete in Veterans Classes only at independent specialties and/or those all-breed shows which do not offer any competitive classes beyond Best of Breed.

™ Remember the non-regular classes after Best of Breed.

™ The Club will exercise every precaution for the safety of dogs exhibited, but it is understood that the Club will not be responsible for loss.

™ Trophies & Prizes will be awarded in the judging ring to the person exhibiting the dog, who will be considered the rightful recipient of the award. Any discrepancy should be reported to the Superintendent before completion of show.

™ Class Cash Prizes will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must be made in the ring before the judging of that breed is over, and the Superintendent's Office advised at once. The Superintendents and show-giving Club disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging of the breed is over.

™ No dogs will be allowed in the show area except those regularly entered in this show. There will be NO SPACE for unentered dogs at this show.

IS THE OFFICIAL SUPPORTER OF THIS SHOW

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION

Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding

of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations.

James P. Crowley, Secretary

MB-F

SHOW

#490

- Doberman Pinscher Club of Northern California - October 18, 2003

Officers of the Doberman Pinscher Club of Northern California

President Eve Auch

Vice-President Darlene Young

Treasurer Donna Irvine

Recording Secretary Paula Estill

Corresponding Secretary Jan Mahoney

1001 Jennifers Meadows Ct., Danville, CA 94506 (925) 964-1641

Board of Directors

Jonathan Dodd Joel Salfen Thelma Walker

Delegate to the DPCA

Judy Dodd

Show Committee

Roger Auch, Show Chairperson

11778 Tinkers Landing, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 582-4942

Jan Mahoney, Assistant Chairperson (925) 964-1641

Tammi Myers, Obedience Chairperson (707) 678-8176

Joel Salfen Thelma Walker

And Officers and Board of Directors of the Club

Committees

Trophy Donations Thelma Walker

Grounds Joel Salfen

Trophies Eve Auch

Hospitality Sairaj Pakkam & Paula Estill

Raffle & Silent Auction Thelma Walker & Jan Knight

Chief Ring Steward Veterinarian On Call & 24 Hour Service

Nancy Heitzman VetCare Specialty & Emergency Clinic

P.O. Box 516 7660 Amador Valley Blvd.

Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Dublin, CA

(831) 659-4202 (925) 556-1234

Official Photographer

Warren & Victoria Cook

P.O. Box 2720

White City, OR 97503

(541) 831-1042

E-mail: MyDogPhoto@aol.com

JUDGES

Mrs. Linda C. Krukar 225 Rock House Road, Easton, CT 06612

BREED CLASSES & JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION

Mr. Vic Monteleon 9821 Dunbar Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021

SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES

Mrs. Mildred "Mid" E. Rothrock 8439 Elphick Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472

OBEDIENCE CLASSES

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RIBBON PRIZES

Regular Classes

First Prize Blue Ribbon

Second Prize Red Ribbon

Third Prize Yellow Ribbon

Fourth Prize White Ribbon

Winners Purple Rosette

Reserve Winners Purple & White Rosette

Best of Winners Blue & White Rosette

Best of Breed Purple & Gold Rosette

Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Red & White Rosette

Best in Puppy Classes Dark Green Ribbon

Best in Veteran Classes Dark Green Ribbon

Highest Scoring Dog in the Regular Classes Blue & Gold Rosette

Highest Scoring Combined Score in Open and Utility Blue & Green Rosette

Non-Regular Classes

First Prize Rose Ribbon

Second Prize Brown Ribbon

Third Prize Light Green Ribbon

Fourth Prize Gray Ribbon

Grand Sweepstakes Winner Pink & Green Rosette

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Pink & Green Rosette

CLASSIFICATION

The class numbers in italic type are for an exhibitor computer entry-inquiry system. These numbers SHOULD NOT be used on entry forms.

CLASSIFICATION

Regular Classes for 342. Doberman Pinschers

3. Puppy Dogs, 109. 6 months & under 9 months

3. Puppy Dogs, 110. 9 months & under 12 months

3. Dogs, 111. 12 months & under 18 months

5. Bred by Exhibitor Dogs

6. American-Bred Dogs

7. Open Dogs; 121. Black; 190. Any Other Allowed Color

WINNERS DOG

(Same Classes for Bitches)

NOTE: NO NOVICE CLASSES OFFERED

Bred by Exhibitor (BBE) Class eligibility (revised 09/02)

· All dogs entered in the Bred by Exhibitor Class must be individually registered with the AKC.

· The person handling the dog must be a breeder of record of the dog and an owner of record of the dog.

· To exhibit in this class, family members must be a breeder and owner of record.

Non-Regular Classes Involving Single Dog Entries

81. Veteran Classes - For dogs and bitches 7 years of age or older. Spayed and neutered animals may be entered and shown in Veteran Classes at Specialty Shows.

9. BEST OF BREED COMPETITION

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342.

1. SWEEPSTAKES

Judge: Mr. Vic Monteleon

Sweepstakes will be open to all Doberman Pinschers that are 6 months of age and under 18 months of age on the day of the show. Dogs shown in the Sweepstakes must also be entered in one of the Regular Classes at this show, at the regular entry fee, and on the same American Kennel Club official entry form. To enter, write "Sweepstakes" in the "Additional class box and state the age of the dog. Add $5.00 to the regular entry fee. Sweepstakes Classes will be judged before the regular breed classes. Junior & Senior stakes will be judged separately. Champions may not be entered in Sweepstakes. This includes dogs which have achieved championships according to their owners records.

Classification

102. Junior Dogs, 109. 6 months & under 9 months

102. Junior Dogs, 110. 9 months & under 12 months

107. Senior Dogs, 114. 12 months & under 15 months

107. Senior Dogs, 115. 15 months & under 18 months

(Same Classes for Bitches)

Winners in the Junior Sweepstakes Classes will compete for Best in Junior Sweepstakes; winners in the Senior Sweepstakes Classes will compete for Best in Senior Sweepstakes. Best Junior and Best Senior will then compete for Grand Sweepstakes Winner.

Prize Money

After retaining 25% of the Sweepstakes entry fees for expenses, the balance shall be awarded as follows:

First 30%

Second 20%

Third 15%

Fourth 10%

The following prizes are offered by the Doberman Pinscher Club of Northern California through the generosity of the Trophy Fund Donors, unless otherwise specified.

The following prizes are Breed Silhouette Etched Glassware by Blue Ribbon Glassware, unless otherwise specified.

SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES

Grand Sweepstakes Winner. Crystal Box.

Best Junior in Sweepstakes. Brandy Snifter.

Best Senior in Sweepstakes. Brandy Snifter.

1. VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES

Judge: Mr. Vic Monteleon

The Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Doberman Pinschers who are 7 years & over on the day of the show. Dogs entered in Veteran Sweepstakes do not have to be entered in a Regular Class and may be spayed or neutered. Veteran Sweepstakes will be judged prior to the Regular Classes. Indicate "Veteran Sweepstakes" and age division on the regular entry form under Additional Classes. Entry fee is $5.00.

Classification

160. Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 7 Years & Under 9 Years

309. Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 9 Years & Under 11 Years

381. Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs, 11 Years & Over

(Same Classes for Bitches)

Prize Money

After retaining 25% of the Veteran Sweepstakes entry fees for expenses, the balance of 75% will be awarded among the First Place winners of each class. The winners of each class will compete for Best in Veteran Sweepstakes.

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes. Crystal Box.

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Food For Dogs

BEST OF BREED

PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs offers a PEDIGREE® Brand Cool & Dry and

One Coupon for a 16.3 lb. or 22 lb. Bag of PEDIGREE® Brand Dry Food For Dogs

(any variety)

BRED BY EXHIBITOR CLASSES, FIRST

(Dog & Bitch)

PEDIGREE® Food For Dogs offers One Coupon for

a 16.3 lb. or 22 lb. Bag of PEDIGREE® Brand Dry Food For Dogs

(any variety)

BREED PRIZES

Best of Breed. Coffee Mug Tree with Six Mugs.

Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed. Footed Pitcher.

Best of Winners. Jewelry Box.

Winners Dog. 8" x 10" Horizontal Picture Frame.

Winners Bitch. 8" x 10" Horizontal Picture Frame.

Reserve Winners Dog. Oil Hurricane Lamp.

Reserve Winners Bitch. Oil Hurricane Lamp.

Best in Puppy Classes. Beer Mug.

Best in Bred by Exhibitor Classes. Beer Mug.

Best in Veteran Classes. Beer Mug.

First in Each Regular Class. DPCNC Medallion by Edwina Talley.

First through Fourth in Each Regular & Non-Regular Class. Etched Glassware.

800. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION

AKC Junior Handler Numbers are now required for entry in Junior Showmanship Competition. Numbers may be obtained from the American Kennel Club - PHONE: (919) 816-3814.

NOVICE JUNIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 10 years and under 14 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.

NOVICE SENIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 14 years and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have not won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.

OPEN JUNIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 10 years and under 14 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.

OPEN SENIOR CLASS: For Boys and Girls who are at least 14 years and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who, at the time entries close, have won three First Places, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show.

PRIZES

Best Junior Handler. Beer Mug.

First in Each Class. DPCNC Medallion by Edwina Talley.

First through Fourth in Each Class. Etched Glassware.

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900. OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES

Qualifying Score Required for All Prizes

"Dog" means either sex

No refund for bitches in season

CLASSIFICATION

Regular Classes

51. Novice Class A 55. Novice Class B

59. Open Class A 63. Open Class B

68. Utility Class A 71. Utility Class B

The Doberman Pinscher Club of Northern California offers a Dark Green Qualifying Score Ribbon to all dogs receiving qualifying scores.

PRIZES

Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes. Coffee Mug Tree with Six Mugs.

Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & Utility Combined. Water Pitcher.

First in Each Regular Class. DPCNC Medallion by Edwina Talley.

First through Fourth in Each Regular Class. Etched Glassware.

Highest Scoring Champion of Record in Regular Classes. Footed Pitcher.

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

Telegraph, Telephone (Except Dial-N-Entry) and Unsigned Entries Cannot Be Accepted. Entries Not On Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Mail All Entries With Fees to MB-F, Inc., Superintendent, P.O. Box 605, Pinole, California 94564. Entries received without fees will not be accepted. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as practicable with tickets and/or identification cards. The person accompanying a dog must show tickets of admission and identification before the dog will be received. Should such acknowledgement not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please notify Ed Hadley, Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (510) 724-4716. E-Mail confirmations, please see our E-Mail message at http://www.infodog.com.

For Hand Delivery, street address: 2661 Henry Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564.

Fax Entries, 1-336-272-0864 or 1-800-SHO-FAXS. Both sides of entry form must be transmitted. Entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the number of pages, what shows and how many dogs per show. Visa/Mastercard number and expiration date, as well as the printed cardholder's name and address must be included on cover sheet. Visa/Mastercard number, expiration date, cardholder's name must appear on each entry. Fax entries must be received by the closing hour/date. Fax fee: $4.50 per entry in addition to entry fee. All credit card entries, regardless of method submitted, are processed through the Fax program and are charged the $4.50 processing fee. This Fax Fee is subject to change without notice.

Make All Checks and Money Orders payable to MB-F, Inc. CANADIAN exhibitors must make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS. Please mail checks or money orders with entries. Superintendent assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. Tabulate carefully. Due to cost of processing, no refunds $4.00 and under will be made.

A Recording Fee of 50¢ will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial or Tracking Test. This Recording Fee is to be collected by the Show-giving Club and paid to the American Kennel Club. If a dog is entered in more than one class in the show, the Recording Fee is to be collected on the first entry only. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 11, Section 2)

No Entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance.

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's Show Committee. If because of riots, wars, strikes, civil disturbances, national emergencies, health emergencies, and the dictates of law enforcement or of the owner(s) of the grounds and/or facilities or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, heavy rains, or other circumstances including, but not limited to, the condition of the facilities or grounds and/or the ingress and egress from the grounds, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators. The well-being of dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance and, in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the show before completion, no refund of entry fee will be made.

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As this is the

50th Obedience Trial

of the Doberman Pinscher Club

of Northern California,

all Obedience Participants,

whether they have qualifying scores or not,

will receive a Bag of Dog Toys.

In addition, there will be a

Cookie Bouquet

by Cookies By Design of Pleasanton

for all the

Handlers of Participating Obedience Dogs.

The Doberman Pinscher Club

of Northern California

will host a

Happy Hour

at the conclusion of judging.

The Club will provide

Hors d'oeuvres and Beverages

to its Supporters and Exhibitors.

Please plan on joining us

at this "After Hours" event.

- Doberman Pinscher Club of Northern California - October 18, 2003

Unloading & Parking Information

UNLOADING Friday is through Gate 12 off Valley Avenue only. For Labradors & Rottweilers in the North Orchard make a right after paying and follow the signs. For all other breeds proceed straight ahead, at end of roadway make a right and go through the tunnel. Parking: after unloading return your vehicle to the grass parking lot.

UNLOADING Saturday, Sunday & Monday is through both the Main Gate off Pleasanton Avenue and Gate 12 off Valley Avenue. Any exhibitor may drive onto the grounds to unload between 6:00 A.M. and 7:15 A.M. All vehicles must be off the grounds by 7:30 A.M. or they will be towed. Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time and for safety reasons this time cannot be extended. Except for a medical emergency no vehicle may drive onto the show grounds after 7:15 A.M. You may drive back onto the grounds to load up only after all judging in your area has concluded. After 7:15 A.M. an unloading loop will be open all day between the Young California and Exhibition Buildings and through the tunnel in the back for the North Forty rings.

DEL VALLE WEEKEND RV PARKING INFORMATION

All RV parking is through Gate 12 off Valley Avenue. Make a right after passing the Watch & Wager Building and follow the signs. Do not proceed to your RV parking space without an escort. All vehicles must have a working fire extinguisher, be self-contained, no discharging of gray water allowed. Electrical hookups not guaranteed - no electrical cords permitted across path or roadways. Persons who break open locked boxes or otherwise damage property in order to find electricity will be held responsible for damage and may be asked to leave. No running of generators after 11:00 p.m. or before 6:00 a.m. Those wishing to park together must send reservations in together, however there is no guarantee that we can accommodate all requests. All parking is at your own risk. Alameda Co. Fair Assn. & Del Valle Dog Club assume no responsibility for fire, theft, and/or loss to vehicles or their contents. DVDC reserves the right to withdraw parking privileges, without return of parking or entry fees, for anyone who cannot abide by these rules or who resorts to abusive language or actions. Violators may be subject to Event Committee charges. $35.00 per night for a 20' x 40' space, $45.00 for 20' x 60', and $60.00 for 20' x 80' space. Vehicles over 40' in length will be accommodated only where possible. Trailers and tow units may be required to be unhitched. Tagalong vehicles are $30.00/night. Shower location shown on ring map, open 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. & 5:00 P.M. to 8 P.M., people only, no dogs! Fiberglass dog baths have been placed around the show grounds, please check ring map for locations. Dog bathing is restricted to these dog bathtubs only.

Reserved overnight parking Thursday 2:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., Friday 4:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., Saturday and Sunday 6:00 A.M. to 7:15 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. to 11 P.M., Monday 6:00 A.M. to 7:15 A.M. only. If you arrive in your RV at other times please park in the exhibitor parking lots and you may move to your reserved space only during the aforementioned hours. Unreserved overnight parking in large paved lot is $35.00 per night.

DEL VALLE RV OVERNIGHT PARKING RESERVATION FORM

Prices shown above - Make check payable to Del Valle Dog Club

Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and mail to:

Mr. Ron Mattson, 461 Dena Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320

Inquiries to phone/fax (805) 498-5819

Overnight parking reservations must be received by October 1, 2003

Reservations received after this date will be returned.

[ ] Thursday [ ] Friday [ ] Saturday [ ] Sunday = $ enclosed.

Overnight RV parking for nights not listed above is by contract with the Alameda County Fairgrounds directly.

Please contact their Main Office if you require additional nights parking.

Name

Address

City/State/Zip

Phone ( ) E-mail:

Vehicle type/length: Motorhome feet 5th wheel feet Slide-Out? feet wide, and on

which side? .

Truck & Trailer feet Van & Trailer feet Van feet Box Van feet

Primary Breed(s) shown: Saturday

Primary Breed(s) shown: Sunday & Monday

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Directions to Show

From Hwy. 680 North or Southbound in the Pleasanton Area take the Bernal Ave. exit. Go East on Bernal and make left at first traffic light onto Valley Ave. Enter through Gate 12.

Hotels

This is a complete list of hotels and motels in the Tri-Valley Area and a little beyond. A few take dogs, many do not, but remember you can leave your dogs at the show grounds in a locked building between the hours of 10 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights. A roving Security Guard oversees the area around the buildings both nights. If you are lucky enough to find a hotel that accepts dogs we ask you to treat these hotels well, keep dogs quiet and crated when in rooms. Do not bathe dogs in hotel bathtubs, do your grooming at the show, not in the hotel room! Exercise dogs off hotel property and always pick-up after them.

All Area Codes 925 unless otherwise noted

AmeriSuites Hotel, 4950 Hacienda Dr., Dublin 828-9006

Best Western Monarch Hotel, 6680 Regional, Dublin 828-7750

Best Western Inn of Hayward, 360 West A, Hayward (510) 785-8700

Candlewood Suites, 5535 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton 463-1212

Comfort Inn, 475 Collier Canyon Rd., Livermore 606-6200

Courtyard by Marriott, 2929 Constitution Dr., Livermore 243-1000

Courtyard by Marriott, 5059 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton 463-1414

Courtyard by Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Rd., San Ramon 866-2900

Crowne Plaza, 11950 Dublin Canyon Rd., Pleasanton 847-6000

Econo Lodge, 3928 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley (510) 537-8833

Evergreen B&B, 9104 Longview Dr., Pleasanton 426-0901

Extended Stay America, 2380 Nissen Dr., Livermore 373-1700

Hampton Inn, 2850 Constitution Dr., Livermore 606-6400

Hilton Hotel, 7050 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton (dogs welcome) 463-8000

Holiday Inn, 720 Las Flores Rd., Livermore 443-4950

Holiday Inn Express Suites, 6275 Dublin Blvd., Dublin 828-9393

Homestead Village, 18000 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon 244-0627

Marriott Hotel, 2600 Bishop Dr., San Ramon 867-9200

Motel 6, 4673 Lassen Rd., Livermore 443-5300

Motel 6, 5102 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton 463-2626

Plum Tree Inn, 262 W. Angela, Pleasanton 426-9588

Purple Orchid Inn, 4549 Cross Rd., Livermore 606-8855

Residence Inn, 1000 Airway Blvd., Livermore 373-1800

Residence Inn, 11920 Dublin Canyon Rd., Pleasanton 227-0500

Residence Inn, 1071 Market Pl., San Ramon 277-9292

Sierra Suites Hotel, 4555 Chabot Dr., Pleasanton 730-0000

Summerfield Suites, 4545 Chabot Dr., Pleasanton 730-0070

Super 8 Lodge, 5375 Owens Ct., Pleasanton 493-1300

Sycamore Inn, Sycamore Valley Rd. & I-680, Danville 846-5050

Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5990 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton 463-3330

Show Limits

The Jockeys, trainers and horse owners have asked that no exhibitors or dogs be allowed by horse stables, race track or horse exercise areas. It frightens their animals. Please abide by their wishes.

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Important Notice To All Exhibitors

Cleaning up after your dog is your responsibility!

Pooper-scoopers (in chlorine filled buckets) will be placed all around the show grounds and outside all show rings. If your dog soils the parking lot, show grounds or the rings, it is your responsibility to clean it up. By signing the entry form for this show, you are agreeing that clean-up is your responsibility. Violators may be subject to an Event Committee Hearing.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Grooming & Set-Ups

No ex-pens permitted in any building.

Dogs and Equipment may be left in these buildings overnight but you do so entirely at your own risk. Please mark the top of each crate with the phone number where you may be reached should any problems arise in your absence. All buildings will be locked from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. each evening. Neither the Officers & Directors, Employees & Members of the Alameda County Fairgrounds, MB-F, Inc., or the Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore assume any responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged property or dogs. Please stack crates and conserve space in consideration of others. A Roving Security Guard will be roaming the grounds overnight.

The Grooming Building is located just West of the Hall of Commerce and will open Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and be available throughout the weekend.

The Young California Building will be available for exhibitor set-ups after 2:00 p.m. on Friday. If you are set-up in this building prior to 2:00 p.m., you will be asked to move your equipment and dogs out.

Dog Washing on the Fairgrounds

The 1996 Clean Water Act is now being enforced at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. All gray water (which includes soapy water from washing dogs) must be discharged into sanitary sewer systems only, and not dumped onto the ground or into storm drains. A hefty fine can be levelled against offenders. Del Valle will be placing Dog Bathtubs around the grounds for your convenience. Please check the Fairgrounds map in the Judging Program for designated dog washing locations. We will do our best to make it easy for all of you.

Additional Notices

Post Dated Checks, Returned Checks and Declined Credit Cards do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Superintendent will add a collection fee to the amount of each returned check or declined card. Subsequent returned checks or declined cards from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis.

No Refund for Duplicate Entries. Every effort to find all duplicate entries will be made; however, if entry has been processed, no refund will be made.

An Administrative Fee of $2.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries.

Errors on Entry Blanks. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such errors, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date.

Dogs May Arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused.

Judges Will Not Wait for Any Dog Holding Up a Class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called to be judged.

All Dogs Present must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged or when in the exercising ring.

No gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside any building or within 100 feet of any tent in which this dog show is conducted.

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