2003111301

Entries Close at Superintendent's Office 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 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

35th Specialty Show & Sweepstakes

(Unbenched)

Shih Tzu Fanciers of Central Florida

(American Kennel Club Licensed)

THIS SHOW IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF TWO LONG-STANDING MEMBERS, CATHY ROMANO, SHANGHAI SHIH TZU AND ALFRED MAKUC, VAMS KENNELS

Renaissance Worldgate Hotel

3011 Maingate Lane

Kissimmee, FL 34747

(407) 396-1400/(800) 468-3571

FRIDAY - June 27, 2003

SHOW HOURS: 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

ALL JUDGING WILL BE HELD INDOORS

Plan to Attend the Toy Dog Club of Central Florida, Inc. Shows

SAME LOCATION

Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29, 2003

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

Accommodations

Renaissance WorldGate Hotel

Show Headquarters

3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34747 _ (800) HOTELS1 or (407) 396-1400. Mention "DOG SHOW" for the special room rate of $89.00 for 1 - 4 persons. If rooms are not guaranteed with a credit card, there will be a $50.00 non-refundable pet deposit. Special rates are available through June 9, 2003. Check-In Time is 4:00 P.M. Check Out Time 11:00 A.M. Small dogs only are allowed at the hotel. All guests at the hotel must comply with Hotel rules set forth by TDCCF. The Hotel may add a $5.00 per night non-refundable Pet Fee, not to exceed $25.00.

An Event Committee Hearing will result as a violation of Hotel rules or any damage to Hotel/Motel rooms, grounds or premises.

ROUTES TO THE SHOW SITE

From East or West I-4 _ Take Exit 64-B (SR 192 West). Hotel is 2½ miles on the right.

Route to Sand Lake Animal Clinic _ From Hotel, go East on Hwy. 192 to I-4, East on I-4 to Exit 68 (Lake Buena Vista - Hwy. 535). Left at bottom of ramp onto Hwy. 535. Continue straight, 535 turns into S. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Clinic is on the left at the corner of Pointe Cypress Dr. & S. Apopka-Vineland Rd., approximately 5 miles from I-4 Exit.

MB-F Is Pleased to announce a Florida Office.

New Florida office will accept entries for all MB-F shows and will maintain a truck and equipment to service the area.

NEW Mb-F Florida Office

Now ACCEPTING Entries FOR ALL MB-F SHOWS

Mail to: MB-F, Inc. P.O. Box 575, Brooksville, FL 34605-0575

FOR HAND DELIVERY OR OVERNIGHT DELIVERY

MB-F, Inc., 24444 Kiwi Lane, Brooksville, FL 34601

OFFICE PERSONNEL & HOURS

Tonya & Jerry Jordan

Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Phone (352) 796-1816

Please Note:

No Phone Entries Accepted AT THE ABOVE NUMBER

only mail, overnight and hand delivery accepted.

PHONE ENTRIES ACCEPTED ONLY THROUGH DIAL N ENTRY (1-800) 334-8978

(Please note: As in the case of all other MB-F satellite offices all entry processing, printing and contracts come from the North Carolina headquarters office.)

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Officers of the Shih Tzu Fanciers of Central Florida

President William Cunningham

Vice-President JoAnn White

Treasurer Betty Blair

Secretary Nancy Stern

6523 Colomera Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33433 (561) 392-4769 (H) Fax (561) 392-6586

Board of Directors

Ginger Raber Lee Stephens Linda Davi Doris Kartub Vicki Youngquist

Show Committee

William Cunningham, Show Chairman

1000 Elm St., Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 365-1520

Bruce Creech, Assistant Show Chairperson

And All Officers and Board of Directors of the Club

Committees

Trophies Linda Davi & Vicki Youngquist

Hospitality William Cunningham & Bonnie L. Guggenheim

Judges' Selection William Cunningham, Chairman, Bruce Creech & Vicki Youngquist

Raffle JoAnn White & Nancy Stern

Veterinarian On Call

Sand Lake Animal Clnic

8932 S. Apopka - Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL (407) 876-4461

After Hours & Weekend

Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida

9500 Satellite Blvd., Suite 100, S. Orlando, FL (407) 438-4449

Routes to Emergency Veterinary Clinic

Take I-4 East to SR-528 (Bee Line Expressway), at SR 528 Exit 4, turn right (South) onto Consulate Drive. Turn right (South) onto US 17-92. Turn Left (East) onto W. Taft Vineland Rd. The Emergency Clinic is located at 9500 Satellite Blvd., Orlando.

Official Photographer

Bill Meyer

Hillcrest, 107 Red Oak Dr., Labadie, MO 63055 (636) 239-1402

Judges

Mr. Robert D. Ennis 1563 Burns Rd., Angola, NY 14006

BREED CLASSES

Mrs. Nancy L. Fingerhut 7422 Pine Forest Circle W., Lake Worth, FL 33467

SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES

MBF

Show

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RIBBON PRIZES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS

Regular Classes

First Prize Blue Rosette

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

Non-Regular Classes

First Prize Rose Rosette

Second Prize Brown Ribbon

Third Prize Light Green Ribbon

Fourth Prize Gray Ribbon

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 580. Shih Tzu

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

Winners Dog

NOTE: NO NOVICE CLASSES OFFERED

(Same Classes for Bitches)

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.

9. Best of Breed Competition

Best Puppy

Best Bred by Exhibitor

Non-Regular Classes Involving Multiple Dog Entries

91. Stud Dog Class - For Stud Dogs and two of their Get. Stud Dogs must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and must be shown in the ring with their Get. Owner of the Stud Dog need not be the owner of the Get. Stud Dog to be judged based only on the merits of the Get. The regular fee schedule will apply to the Stud Dog. Get must be entered in another class at the regular fee schedule, but there will be no additional fee for the Get in the Stud Dog Class. No one of the dogs 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.

92. Brood Bitch Class - Same as Stud Dog, except substitute "Brood Bitch" for "Stud Dog" and "Produce" for "Get".

580.

1. SWEEPSTAKES

Judge: Mrs. Nancy L. Fingerhut

The Sweepstakes is open to all Shih Tzu who are 6 months and under 18 months of age on the day of the show. All dogs entered in Sweepstakes must also be entered in a Regular Class. Sweepstakes will be judged prior to the Regular Classes. Indicate "Sweepstakes" and age division on the regular entry form under Additional Classes. Entry fee is $18.00. Champions of Record or Major Pointed dogs are not eligible.

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Classification

101. Puppy Dogs, 104. 6 months & under 8 months

101. Puppy Dogs, 105. 8 months & under 10 months

101. Puppy Dogs, 106. 10 months & under 12 months

113. Adult Dogs, 111. 12 months & under 18 months

(Same Classes for Bitches)

Prize Money

After 35% has been deducted by the Club for expenses, the remainder will be divided as follows:

First 40%

Second 30%

Third 20%

Fourth 10%

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.

SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES

The Shih Tzu Fanciers of Central Florida offers Rosettes for Best in Sweepstakes, Best Puppy in Sweepstakes, Best Adult in Sweepstakes and First in Each Sweepstakes Class.

Best in Sweepstakes. Handpainted Umbrella offered by Ginger Raber & Susan Hare, Purple Jade.

Best Puppy in Sweepstakes. Handpainted Umbrella offered by Sharon Walter, Sharwin.

Best Adult in Sweepstakes. Handpainted Umbrella offered by Jackie Cacciatore, Mei-Ting.

Sweepstakes Puppy, 6 Months & Under 8 Months Dogs. First, Handpainted Mini Canister offered by Gilbert S. Kahn, Charing Cross.

Sweepstakes Puppy, 8 Months & Under 10 Months Dogs. First, Handpainted Mini Canister offered by Gilbert S. Kahn, Charing Cross.

Sweepstakes Puppy, 10 Months & Under 12 Months Dogs. First, Handpainted Mini Canister offered by Gilbert S. Kahn, Charing Cross.

Sweepstakes Adult, 12 Months & Under 18 Months Dogs. First, Handpainted Mini Canister offered by William Cunningham & Philip Dailey, Dacun.

Sweepstakes Puppy, 6 Months & Under 8 Months Bitches. First, Handpainted Mini Canister offered by Verdie Anderson, Zavean.

Sweepstakes Puppy, 8 Months & Under 10 Months Bitches. First, Handpainted Mini Canister offered by Gilbert S. Kahn, Charing Cross.

Sweepstakes Puppy, 10 Months & Under 12 Months Bitches. First, Handpainted Mini Canister offered by Nancy Stern, Nan-Tzu.

Sweepstakes Adult, 12 Months & Under 18 Months Bitches. First, Handpainted Mini Canister offered by Janis McGee, Jam-Ups.

BREED PRIZES

The Shih Tzu Fanciers of Central Florida offers Rosettes for Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Bitch, First in Each Regular & Non-Regular Class.

Best of Breed.

Medallion offered by the American Shih Tzu Club.

Handpainted Antique Window offered by Linda Davi & Michele Dees, Double Stuff.

Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed.

Medallion offered by American Shih Tzu Club.

Handpainted Candleholder offered by JoAnn White, Heavenly Dynasty.

Best of Winners. Handpainted Vase offered by Janis McGee, Jam-Ups.

Winners Dog.

Medallion offered by American Shih Tzu Club.

Handpainted Wine Glasses offered by Jan Gowell.

Winners Bitch.

Medallion offered by American Shih Tzu Club.

Handpainted Wine Glasses offered by Bruce Creech, Bru Paw.

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Reserve Winners Dog. Handpainted Glass Stein offered by Jan Gowell.

Reserve Winners Bitch. Handpainted Glass Mug offered by Jenny Balestra, Wilakii.

Puppy, 6 to 9 Months Dogs. First, Handpainted Votive Candleholder offered by Ginger Raber & Susan Hare, Purple Jade.

Puppy, 9 to 12 Months Dogs. First, Handpainted Votive Candleholder offered by Vicki Youngquist, Tuff Stuff.

12 to 18 Months Dogs. First, Handpainted Votive Candleholder offered by Denice Rangel, DND.

Bred by Exhibitor Dogs. First, Handpainted Votive Candleholder offered by Nina Thomas, Miramar.

Open Dogs. First, Handpainted Votive Candleholder offered by Doris Kartub.

Puppy, 6 to 9 Months Bitches. First, Handpainted Votive Candleholder offered by Ginger Raber & Susan Hare, Purple Jade.

Puppy, 9 to 12 Months Bitches. First, Handpainted Votive Candleholder offered by Bruce Creech, Bru Paw.

12 to 18 Months Bitches. First, Handpainted Votive Candleholder offered by Nancy Stern, Nan-Tzu.

Bred by Exhibitor Bitches. First, Handpainted Votive Candleholder offered by Janice Wilson, Wilakii.

Open Bitches. First, Handpainted Votive Candleholder offered by Nancy Stern, Nan-Tzu.

Stud Dogs. First, Handpainted Wine Glass offered by Lee Stephens, Crown.

Brood Bitches. First, Handpainted Wine Glass offered by Lee Stephens, Crown.

Best Puppy. Handpainted Spice Rack offered by Jan Gowell.

Best Bred by Exhibitor. Handpainted Jar offered by Bonnie Guggenheim, Bon D'Art.

THE SHIH TZU FANCIERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE A TROPHY OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE IN THE EVENT A SPECIFIC LISTED TROPHY IS NOT AVAILABLE.

ALL TROPHIES MUST BE CLAIMED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CLOSE OF JUDGING, NONE WILL BE MAILED.

TROPHIES NOT CLAIMED WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF SHIH TZU FANCIERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA.

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

Grooming will be conducted in the designated grooming rooms only. Please clean up after yourself and your dog(s).

All crates must be stacked in the grooming areas.

Crates will be permitted in the Ballroom only while your breed is being judged and at the discretion of the Show Committee.

Exercise pens will be permitted in designated areas only. Exercise areas will be clearly marked and enforced. Please clean up after your dog(s).

Dogs entered at this show MUST have up to date rabies and shot records available.

Small Dogs only allowed on show grounds.

Limited RV camping permitted. Guests staying in the hotel may park for free. RV camping reservation must be submitted and prepaid at $30.00 per night. No Hook-ups are available. Form is in back of the premium list.

Booth Rental _ contact Pat Gilbert for more information (407) 658-9878.

Food will be available.

No dogs permitted in public restrooms.

No space for unentered dogs.

The show giving club, the show superintendent, the hotel, their agents, employees, etc., assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children.

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BREED SEMINARS

Hosted by the Toy Dog Club of Central Florida

Saturday, June 28, 2003

Times to be Announced

Cost to be Announced

OBEDIENCE SEMINAR BY PAT KRAUSE, AKC VP OF OBEDIENCE

CANINE ANATOMY SEMINAR BY DIANE KLUMB

** RAFFLE **

EVERYONE WELCOME

THE SHIH TZU FANCIERS WILL BE HOLDING A RAFFLE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING JUDGING. PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT FLORIDA RESCUE & THE GENERAL FUND. PLEASE BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO JO ANN WHITE OR NANCY STERN.

All persons attending this show hereby waive any claim for damages against the S.T.F.C.F. or its members, in the event a motor vehicle must be entered to rescue a dog from overheating or suffocation due to improper ventilation.

ENTRY FEES

(Each First Entry Includes $.50 AKC Recording Fee)

First Entry of a Dog Unless Otherwise Specified $25.00

Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog Unless Otherwise Specified $18.00

Puppy Classes as a First Entry $18.00

Bred by Exhibitor Class as a First Entry $18.00

Non-Regular Classes as a First Entry $18.00

Sweepstakes Classes $18.00

In the spirit of good sportsmanship, dogs owned or co-owned by members of the Judges' Selection Committee will not be entered or shown.

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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 575, Brooksville, FL 34605-0575. 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 the MB-F Office to which you sent your entries. E-Mail confirmations, please see our E-Mail message at http://www.infodog.com.

For Hand Delivery, street address: 24444 Kiwi Lane, Brooksville, FL 34601, 620 Industrial Ave., Greensboro, NC 27406 or 32351 Edward Ave., Madison Heights, MI 48071.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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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RV & Campers Permitted on Limited Basis.

Overnight camping will be permitted on a limited scale. Reservations are required with pre-payment. Those making reservations will be assigned a numbered location in advance. There will be no refunds or day of parking for RVs. There are no hook-ups and no dumping will be permitted on grounds. Handicapped individuals will have priority until final assignments are made.

Arrivals may begin the evening of June 26th, 2003. All RVs must be removed from the grounds on Sunday, June 29th, 2003 within 2 hours after Best in Group unless special arrangements are made.

Fill out Registration Form and make check payable to: Toy Dog Club of Central Florida, Inc. and send to: Vic Blackburn, P.O. Box 743, Windermere, FL 34786. Phone Number (407) 909-1669.

No Reservations will be accepted after the limit is reached. Cost is $30.00 per night. Copies of Handicap Sticker must accompany request and be present on vehicle in plain view during entire time on grounds. All vehicles parked illegally wil be towed at owner's expense. Your area must be left clean when you leave. The Toy Dog Club of Central Florida will call an Event Committee Hearing for anyone who does not follow the parking rules and regulations.

Name:

Address:

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Day of Arrival: Departure Date:

Phone: ( ) Email:

Length of Unit: Weight of Unit:

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Circle: Slide out: yes no Handicap: yes no

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