Potomac Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club

Entries Closed

AKC rules state that "only dogs that are eligible to be shown under The American Kennel Club rules shall be allowed within the show precincts…". The "show precincts" in this case is the show building. This also means that no puppies under six months of age will be allowed in the show building.

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS ONLY, PLEASE

Great Shopping, Tempting Raffle and Gorgeous Berners!!

Show Chair:

Herbert F. Hoffman

301-293-1474

hhoffman@sysmatrix.net

Show Secretary:

Susanne H. Hoffman

C/O Jim Rau Dog Shows, LTD

P.O.Box 6898 Reading, PA 19610

Phone: (610) 376-1880 Fax: (610) 376-4939

Email: raudog@epix.net

http://www.raudogshows.com/

Judges:

Obedience (Saturday 8AM)

Mr. John D. Landis, Hellertown, PA

Sweepstakes (Saturday 12:30PM)

Ms. Patricia A. Smith, Lowman, NY

Jr. Showmanship and Conformation (Sunday 8AM)

(Limited to 200 entries)

Mrs. Karen M. Ericson, Walnut Creek, CA

Parade of Veterans, Parade of Titleholders and Parade of Rescue Dogs

will take place during the lunch break on Sunday

            ►Larger Grooming Area (no x-pens in building)

            ►Lots of free parking

            ►Free admission for Club Members, Exhibitors and Their Families

            ►No Strollers will be allowed in the show building

            ►Visitors, PLEASE do not bring your pets to the Show Building.  Because we are governed by AKC  regulations, we must deny entrance to any dog not eligible to be shown.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 6, 2004
8 AM - Obedience
12:30 PM - Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes

Sunday, March 7, 2004
8 AM - Junior Showmanship
Conformation immediately following Junior Show
Parades during lunch break.

SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2004 *Obedience & Sweepstakes*

RING ONE
JUDGE: Mr. John Landis
2451 Wassergass Road
Hellertown, PA 18055

8:00 A.M.
1 - Utility Class "B" UB309
2 - Open Class "B" OB201-202
3 - Open Class "A" OA134-136
8 - Novice Class "B" NB70-77
10 - Novice Class "A" NA5-12, 14-15
2 - Graduate Novice GN501-502
4 - Veterans V530-533
1 - Brace B(560-561)
31 Total Dogs

RING ONE
JUDGE: Ms. Patricia A. Smith
1272 Norway Road
Lowman, NY 14861

12:30 P.M.
58 - Puppy Sweepstakes (27 dogs - 31 bitches)
Immediately following Puppy Sweepstakes
16 - Veteran Sweepstakes (8 dogs - 8 bitches)
74 Total Dogs

SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2004 *Conformation*

RING ONE
JUDGE: Dr, Karen M. Ericson
25 Adeline Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

8:00 A.M.
5 - Junior Showmanship
3 - Novice Junior
2 - Open Junior

Immediately following Junior Showmanship
197 Bernese Mountain Dogs
64 - Regular Class Dogs
77 - Regular Class Bitches
3 - Veteran Class 7-9 Years Dogs
6 - Veteran Class 9-11 Years Dogs
1 - Veteran Class 11-13 Years Dogs
4 - Veteran Class 7-9 Years Bitches
1 - Veteran Class 9-11 Years Bitches
1 - Veteran Class 11-13 Years Bitches
29 - B.O.B. Competition (21 dogs - 8 bitches)
3 - Stud Dogs
3 - Brood Bitches
5 - Brace
197 Total Dogs

LUNCH BREAK TO BE TAKEN AT THE JUDGES DISCRETION

PARADES WILL BE HELD DURING THE LUNCH BREAK ON SUNDAY
13 - Parade of Titleholders
8 - Parade of Veterans
4 - Parade of Rescue

THERE ARE 222 DOGS ENTERED IN THIS SHOW WITH A TOTAL OF 332 ENTRIES

RECEPTION

A reception immediately following Sweepstakes on Saturday will be held in the show building for Exhibitors, Club Members and Friends.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Exhibitors are urged to ASK if the hotels are still allowing dogs in the rooms.  Ask if the hotel will provide a special show rate or any appropriate discount such as AAA, AARP, etc.

Holiday Inn, 999 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21702
301 662-5141, $$$

Holiday Inn Express, 5579 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703
301 695-2281, Refundable $25 pet deposit,$$

Holiday Inn Frederick-Holidome & Conference Center, 5400 Holiday Dr.,
Frederick, MD 21703
301 694-7500, $$$

Mainstay Suites (all rooms have full kitchen), 7310 Executive Way, Frederick
MD 21704
301 668-4600, AAA rate, dog deposit, $$$$, ($$$ with AAA)

Quality Inn, 420 Prospect Blvd., Frederick, MD 21701
301 695-6200, AAA rate, no dog deposit, $$$, ($ with AAA)

Travelodge, 200 E. Walser Dr., Frederick, MD 21704
301 663-0500, $25 refundable dog deposit, $

$$$$=$100+; $$$=$80 - $100; $$= $60 - $80; $=$40 - $60

RV  INFORMATION

Limited full hookups available for $25/day (located about 600 ft. from show building); electric hookups only (20amp, 50amp – no 30 amp sockets) for $15/day (located at several places in the parking lot). No charge for overnight parking without hookups. RV’s can arrive on Friday afternoon. If a hookup is desired, it must be paid for in advance. See Premium List for RV Parking Form to be sent to:

Georgeann Reeve

Email for additional information: pvbmdcspecialty@earthlink.net

DIRECTIONS TO SHOW SITE

FROM NORTH:

South on US 15 (becomes I-270) to I-70. Go EAST toward Baltimore on I-70, 1.7 miles to Exit 55.   At end of exit ramp turn right (north).   Go 4/10 mile to stop sign. Turn right (actually a half right). Proceed 1/4 mile to Rt 144 (E. Patrick Street). Fairgrounds entrance is across Rt. 144 and a little to the left.

FROM SOUTH:
North on I-270 to I-70. Exit from I-270 onto I-70 East toward  Baltimore and follow the "From North"  directions.

FROM WEST:
Proceed east on I-70 to exit 55. Follow the "From North" directions.

FROM EAST: Proceed west on I-70 to Exit 56. From stop sign at end of exit ramp, go straight ahead (west) on Rt. 144 7/10 mile to Fairgrounds entrance on right just past second traffic light

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