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The German Shepherd
Dog Club of America, Inc.

Presents

The One Hundred Nineth
National Specialty Show

The Seventy Fifth Obedience Trial

The Twenty-Seventh Agility Trial

The Thirty-Third Herding Trial

The Eighteenth Rally Trial

The Sixtieth Tracking Test

October 8 – October 15, 2022

World Equestrian Center
Expo 2
1390 NW 80^th Ave.
Ocala, FL  34482

Show Superintendent

Foy Trent Dog Shows LLC
P.O. Box C
Sturgeon, Missouri
573-687-2101
info@foytrentdogshows.com

2022 Schedule of Events

World Equestrian Center

  (2022 National Herding Schedule see page 4)

CONFORMATION JUDGES – 2022 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW

Mr. James A Moses – Intersex
Mr. Michel Chaloux – Dogs; Ms. Gloria F. Birch – Bitches
Mr. James A Moses – Best Puppy & Best Bred-By
Ms. Gloria F. Birch – Junior Showmanship
Mr. Michel Chaloux – Futurity & Maturity Bitches
Ms. Gloria F. Birch – Futurity & Maturity Dogs
Mr. Michel Chaloux – Best In Futurity & Best In Maturity

THE JOAN FORD MEMORIAL TROPHY

The Joan Ford Memorial Trophy is awarded at the US National Specialty for the
Best Bred-By Exhibitor as judged by the Intersex Judge.
It is our hope the winner of this Trophy will continue to breed wisely and with the same dedication, love, and devotion to the German Shepherd Dog which was continually demonstrated and practiced by Joan Ford.

THREE DAYS OF AKC OBEDIENCE TRIALS

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, October 13, 14 & 15, 2022For GSDs Only except All Breed w/preference to GSDs (Thursday only)

OBEDIENCE CHAIR
Robin Meares
Phone: 904-588-4331  Email: romea151@aol.com

CLASSES OFFERED

Thursday, Friday, Saturday:  Novice A & B, Open A & B, Utility A & B, Preferred Novice,
Graduate Novice, Beginner Novice A & B, Preferred Open, Graduate Open, Preferred Utility, Versatility

Saturday Only:  Brace, Veterans, and Team

OBEDIENCE JUDGES
Kathleen Cook, 3548 Jackson Pike, Williamsburg, OH  45176-9566
Rick Cox, 4224 Jace Ct., Estero, FL  33928-2151 (Judge Change)
Joseph Caputa, 10719 Benson Rd., Ellendale, DE  19941-2543

THREE DAYS OF AKC RALLY TRIALS

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, October 13, 14 & 15, 2022
For GSDs Only except All Breed w/preference to GSDs (Thursday only)

RALLY CHAIR:

Robin Meares

RALLY JUDGES

Kathleen Cook, 3548 Jackson Pike, Williamsburg, OH  45176-9566
Rick Cox, 4224 Jace Ct., Estero, FL  33928-2151 (Judge Change)

CLASSES OFFERED: 

Novice A & B, Intermediate, Advanced A & B, Excellent A & B, Masters

superintendent’s website:  www.foytrentdogshows.com

HERDING
Creepy Hollow Farm, 243 No. Spencer Rd., Rte 31, Spencer, MA 01562

 MA Herding Chair

Julie Degen
Ph: 651-271-6143 e-mail: ejdegen@aol.com

 Judges

Rusty Jeffers P.O. Box 858, Coquille, OR  97423

Test Classes on Sunday

Susan W. Sullivan 88 Kinne Rd., Canterbury, CT  06331

Trial Secretary

Emily St. Hilaire 20 Brown Hill Rd., Weare, NH  03281
ph.: 603-533-1468

 September 17 & 18, 2022

C-Course (All Classes offered both days)
Herding Instinct & Farm Dog (Offered both days)

 HERDING
Linden Hollow Farm, 6880 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, St. Cloud, FL

 FL Herding Chair

Val Manning
Ph: 970-568-7708, email: terranorte@aol.com

 Judge

Rusty Jeffers P.O. Box 858, Coquille, OR  97423

Sherry Lee 6880 E Irlo Bronson Hwy., St Cloud, FL 34771

 Trial Secretary

RTN Trial Services, PO Box 272943, Fort Collins, CO  80527

ph: 970-391-6559

 October 7 & 8, 2022
C & D Course (each day)

October 8 & 9, 2022
HIC/HT/PT/PT w Border (each day)

October 9, 2022
A & B Sheep and Ducks

 October 11, 2022
Acorn Acres – Mintzer Farm

Judge Debra Mintzer

Herding Instinct

PREMIUM LIST AND ENTRY FORMS FOR ALL HERDING EVENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT www.gsdca.org/national

GSDCA ALL BREED AKC AGILITY TRIAL

AGILITY CO-CHAIRS

 Karen McKee-Bendtsen, 412-638-9005, Email: kmckee@funddrive.com

Laura Jeffers, 727-224-6813, Email: laspelman@yahoo.com

 Secretary:  Jacqui O’Neill, 87 Pecan Course circle: 570-594-7922

Email:  barc4agility@gmail.com;  www.barc4agility.com

 *Monday and *Tuesday, October 10 & 11, 2022

 Judge:  Jill C Roberts, P.O. Box 650417, Vero Beach, FL  32965

 CLASSES OFFERED

 Monday, October 10, 2022

*All Class Levels STD, JWW, FAST, Premier STD

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

*All Class Levels STD, JWW, T2B, Premier, JWW

 *Offered to dogs in the AKC Canine Partners Program
(includes All American Dogs/Mixed Breeds)

 GSDCA SPECIALTY AKC AGILITY TRIAL –  GSDs ONLY

Wednesday and Thursday, October 12 & 13, 2022

Judge:  Cheri Tyre-Roberts, 1040 N Bee St., DeLand, FL  32720

 CLASSES OFFERED

 Wednesday, October 12, 2022

All Class Levels STD, JWW, FAST,

 Thursday, October 13, 2022

All Class Levels STD, JWW, T2B

 Top 20 Event and Glory Run

AKC TRACKING TEST

 Sunday, October 9, 2022

 Open to All Breeds with Preference for GSDs

 JUDGES

Mrs. Lucinda Seeley & Mr. Ronald E Seeley

 TRACKS – TD, TDX  (limited entries)

 Tracking Chair:

Tyler Boyer

4546 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY  40220
email: theworkingpup@gmail.com
ph: 502-296-1994

 Tracking Secretary:
Jennifer Andersen
4546 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY  40220
email: info@pamperedpuplou.com
ph:801-706-8083.

Chief Tracklayer: Olivia Sprague,
ph: 901-651-1544
email: info@pamperedpuplou.com,

Tracking – Central Headquarters
WEC Expo 2 

SCENT WORK

 TWO DAYS OF ALL BREED TRIALS

With Preference to GSD
October 8 & 9, 2022
Judges: Wendy Hudson & Carolyn Dostal

200 entry maximum each day

 Interior and Containers: Novice through Masters

Exteriors and Buried: Novice through Masters

Detective

 GERMAN SHEPHERDS ONLY

Monday & Tuesday, October 10 & 11, 2022
Judge: Wendy Hudson

125 entries maximum each day

Interior, Exterior, Container and Buried: Novice through Masters

Detective

 Scent Work Chair

 Bonnie McDonald
email: gsdbonjon@aol.com
ph: 352-345-8580

 Trial Secretary: Bill McDonald, 25592 Hayman Rd., Brooksville, FL  34602 ph: 352-345-8580

 GSDCA TEMPERAMENT TEST

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022

Outside Expo 2

9AM – 2PM
Pre-Entry Fee:  $35.00     Entry Fee Day of the Event:  $40.00

 (ENTRY FORM INCLUDED IN BROCHURE)

GSDCA Phyllis Dobbs Versatility Competition

(Most Versatile German Shepherd Competition at the GSDCA National)

Overview:  In memory of Phyllis Dobbs, who bred, owned, and trained the first Triple Champion in the German Shepherd breed, the Most Versatile German Shepherd Competition at the GSDCA National recognizes those dogs that exemplify true versatility by successfully competing in a variety of events at the GSDCA National. 

The Versatility Competition is open to all AKC registered or listed German Shepherd Dogs.  The dogs in the Versatility Competition must be currently owned by at least one member of the GSDCA in good standing.  Dogs must compete at the National in a minimum of three of the following venues:  Agility, Conformation, Herding, Obedience/Rally, Scent Work/Tracking.  Obedience and Rally are considered one venue since the required skills are similar. Scent Work and Tracking will be considered one venue for the purpose of the versatility competition.

To participate in the Versatility Competition, competitors must fill out a Versatility Competition registration form and submit it with the registration fee by September 1, 2022, to ensure being listed in the catalog as being entered in the Versatility Competition (late entries will be accepted until October 1 but will not be listed in the catalog or receive a customized participation rosette).  Participants must enter the events in which their dog will compete directly with the appropriate event secretary. 

During the National Specialty, participants must fill out and turn in a score sheet to the Versatility Chair after the completion of each event.  The scoring for the competition ends after Best of Breed and the winner of the Versatility Competition will be announced at the Banquet and presented with the Phyllis Dobbs Versatility Award.  Competing dogs will receive a customized participation rosette.  The winner of the 2022 Phyllis Dobbs Versatility Award will receive a cold cast bronze statue of a German Shepherd Dog. 

Scoring:   The Versatility Competition is based on a point accumulation system, with points being awarded according to schedule of points set forth in Appendix 1, based on performance in various events.  Generally, points will be awarded in Conformation for participation and placement.  Points will be awarded in each performance event entered based on:

• Qualifying runs
• Maximum of 2 weighted scores (if applicable)
• Additional points may be awarded for certain special achievements (e.g., High in Trial in Obedience).

Although Obedience and Rally are considered a single event for purposes of the three-event minimum, competitors can earn points from both Obedience and Rally. 

Agility:   Any two qualifying runs that receive a score (Standard, Jumpers, FAST, Premiere) from the two GSD only days (Wednesday & Thursday), will count as weighted scores towards the total points awarded in the Versatility Competition.  Versatility points will be computed as RAW SCORE plus points.  Although only two qualifying runs receive a weighted score, all other qualifying runs on the GSD only days (Wednesday & Thursday) will receive points. 

Conformation:   A dog may compete in both the Versatility Conformation class (a sweepstakes class open only to dogs entered in the Versatility Competition), and in the regular conformation classes.  All dogs participating (and not being excused for DQs or temperament), will receive 25 points for participation in the class or in any regular class.  Class placements will be awarded additional points.  Dogs competing in Best of Breed will receive 100 participation points, earning a Select, GV, GVX, or BOB will receive additional points.

Versatility Conformation:  The purpose of offering a Versatility Sweeps class is so all Versatility dogs, even those that are spayed or neutered, may compete and earn participation points in conformation.  The sweeps will offer two classes, dogs and bitches, and will be judged prior to the Futurity finals.  Judge TBD.  This is a non-regular class and must be entered via the Versatility Competition Registration Form.     

Herding:   Any two qualifying runs that receive a score (Course A, B, C, D, on ducks, sheep, or cattle) from the GSDCA herding trials, will count as weighted scores towards the total points awarded in the Versatility Competition.  Versatility points will be computed as RAW SCORE plus points.  Although only two qualifying runs receive a weighted score, all other qualifying runs will receive points. 

Obedience/Rally:   Obedience and Rally are combined as one venue since the skills are very similar.  However, dogs may earn 2 raw scores in each event.  Any two qualifying runs that receive a score from the two GSD only days, will count as weighted scores towards the total points awarded in the Versatility Competition.  Because Obedience scores are based on a 200-point scale (unlike the other performance venues that are a 100-point scale) Obedience Versatility points will be computed as 50% of the RAW SCORE plus points.  Rally Versatility points will be computed as RAW SCORE plus points.  Although only two qualifying runs from EACH event (Obedience and Rally) receive a weighted score, all other qualifying runs will receive points.

Scent Work: Scent Work is a pass/fail event.  A dog may earn points for up to 10 qualifying legs.  The dog earns points for Qs along with placements and HITs.

Tracking: Tracking is the only sport for which points are awarded for previously earned titles.  Tracking will only count as one the three required venues if dogs are entered and qualify at the National.  To encourage people to enter the Tracking test at the National Specialty, dogs qualifying at the National will earn more points than dogs with a previously earned title. Any update or corrections will be in the 2022 GSDCA Official Premium List.

(A TABLE SHOWING THE SCHEDULE OF POINTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT WWW.GSDCA.ORG)

2022 GSDCA Phyllis Dobbs Versatility Competition
Registration Form

Please complete and return this form no later than September 1, 2022 to:

Julie Degen, 10361 Heddings Road, Catlett, VA 20119

Telephone: 651-271-6143 –   Email: ejdegen@aol.com

Registrations received after September 1 will be eligible to compete in the Versatility Competition but will not be listed in the catalog or receive a customized participation rosette.  No registrations will be accepted after October 1.
Phyllis Dobbs Versatility Registration Fee: Free (does NOT include conformation entry fee).  Please go to store.gsdca.org;. to pay sweeps entry fee, write your order # of payment in space provided below. Please do not send checks.

I acknowledge that I am the owner of the dog listed above and that the information above is accurate and complete.  I understand that to participate in the Versatility Competition, I must enter each event directly with the appropriate event secretary (except the Versatility Sweeps, which must be entered via this form); my dog must compete in the venues checked above at the 2022 GSDCA National and that I must fill out and turn in a score sheet to the Versatility Chair after each event.

Name:__________________________________________________________________________

Signature:_______________________________________________________________________

Date:___________________________________________________________________________

SELECT EXCELLENT AWARD

This award, an enhanced attachment to the Select Award, recognizes the superior mature dog

ELIGIBILITY:  Champions with certified hips/elbows, OFA, OVC or SV “a” Stamp Normal certified after the age of 24 mo.  who are in competition for and receive the Select rating at the GSDCA National.  Dogs/Bitches entered in non-regular classes (Veterans) that move up to BOB competition and Winners Dog/Bitch with certified hips/elbows and receive a Select rating are eligible.

Email or mail the certifications to the Chair, Val Harrington, 15 Creigmont Ct., Crossville, TN  38558, phone 708-906-4803, email: v_harrington@live.com;   Must include certificates of hips/elbows, current owner’s name, address, phone and email address.

Complete documentation must be received by Friday, September 23, 2022.  Winners at the national must give the proper certification to the Chairman by 5:00 p.m. the night BEFORE judging of Best of Breed on Saturday.

After the closing date, dogs still awaiting certification from that period until the National:  Required information must be given to Chair Val Harrington, no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before Best Of Breed judging.  Be prepared with needed information as without proper ID, there can be no exceptions.  Owners of all dogs/bitches with a Sel. Excellent rating from a past national, will need to send documentation to this year’s Chair.

Select Excellent Streamers will be handed out when Select photos are taken. 

Questions?  Call Val Harrington at 708-906-4803 or email: v_harrington@live.com;    

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AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

 If you think your dog is eligible to receive the AOE designation and award given by the GSDCA, contact the AOE Chair:

 Laura Gilbert, email:  GSDCAOffice@yahoo.com; 757-312-0208
557 Dunning Ln., Chesapeake VA 23322

Please refer to the P & P for Objectives and Criteria.

 Awards and recognition will be made on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, during the break.

 CLOSING DATE IS AUGUST 15, 2022

Educational Program

 Robert Drescher, Educational Chair
email: redrescher@comcast.net
ph: 717-654-1803

 Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Begins one half hour after completion of Futurity/Maturity Finals

 Breed Standard and Hands-On Seminar

 This seminar is Free of charge to everyone except those who are requesting a Certificate of Participation. Those wanting the Certificate of Participation – fee $25.00.

Please watch for announcements with links to sign up, payments ( for Certificates of Participation) from Michael Metz.  For additional questions.  email:  Michael.metz@comcast.net or

redrescher@comcast.net

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MEMBER NOTICES

 CALLING ALL REGIONAL CLUBS

 Dust off those club banners and join us for the Regional Club Parade at the Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, October 13, 2022.  For additional information contact:

Chairperson:  Mary Tripp ph: 512-801-9753

Email:  Tripphillgsd@gmail.com

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ANNUAL MEETING

Thursday, October 13, 2022 – 8:00 p.m.

WEC Expo 2 Lobby

1390 NW 80^th Ave.
Ocala, FL  34482

All GSDCA members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting.

NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE OF DEPARTED GSDCA MEMBERS

On Saturday, a special tribute and remembrance will be made in honor of our departed GSDCA Members.  The year runs from August 29, 2021 to August 28, 2022.  Please take a moment to inform us of any GSDCA Member we have lost during the last National year.

 Send all information to Patty Szymczak,
1527 Mohawk Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60193.
Phone: 630-980-4438   Fax: 630-773-3921

DEADLINE FOR INFORMATION AUGUST 28, 2022

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 GSDCA BOARD MEETING

Sunday, October 16, 2022 – 8:00 a.m.
TBA

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 ASKING FOR MEMBER HELP

Contact Lori Payne, Asst. Show Chair, 612-282-7095 or landslidegsd@gmail.com if you would like to be involved with your National up close and personal.  To learn how you can help, contact us as soon as possible.

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 RAFFLE

 50/50 RAFFLE:  Watch for Jack Kilgore.  Tickets will be sold at the National.  You must be present to win.  Please contact Jack if you would like to assist him in selling raffle tickets. Jack Kilgour email: johnkilgour1239@gmail.com. 

GSDCA PARADE OF GREATS
ENTRIES CLOSE September 5, 2022 – NO EXCEPTIONS

 Entries must be SEVEN years of age by Sept. 1, 2022, except GV, GVX, AOE, ROM, and PAM.  This parade is an acknowledgment of Great Dogs, their Longevity, and their Accomplishments.

GROUP I – CONFORMATION

1. Former Grand Victors or Victrixes of U.S. or Canada
2. Any AOE Recipient
3. Select Dogs and Bitches (U.S. only)
4. ROM Sires and Dams
5. Champions with an advanced performance title, i.e., UD, AX, AXJ, HX, SchHIII, TDX, VST
6. Former North American Sieger or Siegrens
7. VA’s from Germany
8. Highest winning GSD as per AKC records indicating total number of dogs, any breed, defeated in a given year

GROUP II – PERFORMANCE

1. Performance Victors or Victrixes, including Obedience, Herding, and Agility (U.S. only).Dogs must be free of disqualifying faults according to the Breed Standard except for those earning titles in 2013.
2. Performance Award of Merit dogs and bitches
3. Performance Champions, including Obedience, Herding, Agility, and Tracking
4. Schutzhund III, IPO 3, IGP 3 dogs and bitches (trained in the U.S. only)

GROUP III – SERVICE DOGS – which can include

1. Guide Dog
2. Mobility Assistance Dog
3. Hearing Dog
4. Medical Assistance Dog
5. Certified Search and Rescue Dogs (SAR) Requirements Include:

• Owner must provide a certificate from the SAR team as proof of completion of testing for certification
• Owner must provide proof that their dog was trained under the guidelines and standards of the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
• Document showing proof of service (ie. Individual SAR team leader, public safety agency representative, or any other agency)

1. Categories

• SAR Dogs
• Cadaver Dogs (trained to find human remains)
• Wilderness Search Dogs (trained to find missing persons in the wild and in cities)
• Drowned Victim Recovery Dogs (trained to work in and around water searching for human remains)
• Urban Search Dogs (trained to search for victims of natural or man-made disasters)

GROUP IV – THERAPY DOGS

1. Dogs who have earned an AKC therapy title (ThD)
2. Therapy dogs who have made 50 visits that are certified by AKC-approved therapy dog Organizations (ex., TDI, Delta, etc._
3. Psychological Therapy Dogs

PARADE OF GREATS – General Information

1. If an animal is in poor health (lame) it can still be presented, BUT NOT GAITED
2. The acquired title must be officially awarded by September 1, 2022, and the verification of that title will be included with the entry
3. A FEE of $50 will be charged to cover the cost of Rosettes and Page in the National Catalog. Please pay through the GSDCA store.
4. Rosettes must be picked up at the National Specialty, none will be mailed
5. Dogs must be presented in the Parade to have their presentation speech read
6. Only AKC, CKC, and WDA titles will be listed in the catalog and on the Presentation Ribbon
7. Dogs must have individual handlers and be presented one at a time
8. Dogs shown in the Parade of Greats CANNOT be shown in Best of Breed competition at that year’s National

Send a 100-Word Resume, a digital image ( preferably a 4 x 5 at 300 dpi minimum ) and a 25-word Presentation speech and of  your dog’s accomplishments to be read as your dog enters the ring and email to Amy Edwards.

PARADE OF GREATS ENTRY FEE – $50.00

Email all entries with photos and resume to:  Amy Edwards

Email: mrsaimers@gmail.com  ph: 816.547.9031

Please go to store.gsdca.org to pay your entry fee. 

Name of dog & titles

OFA#’s

DOB & Registration #

Breeder Name

Sire

Dam

Owner’s name

Owner’s address

Phone ______________________ Email______________________________________________

Phonetic pronunciation of dog’s name ________________________________________

Spell out titles (CD=Companion Dog, TD= Tracking Dog, etc.) This is for the announcer only.

EARLY CLOSING DATE
2021 TOP TEN STUD DOG & BROOD BITCH PRESENTATION CLASS
ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 – NO EXCEPTIONS

Eligible dogs include: 2021 Top Ten Futurity/Maturity Sires & Dams and
all Register of Merit Sires & Dams still alive as of Jan.1, 2022.

All living Sires must be present and represented by at least three progeny. 
All living Dams must be present and represented by at least two progeny.
If one of the Top Ten Futurity/Maturity Sires or Dams is deceased, their winning progeny may be shown in this class.  (Progeny must be Champions, Best or
Best of Opposite Sex Futurity/Maturity winners, major or major reserve winners.)

Owners of eligible sires and dams should contact the owners of all eligible
progeny to encourage their participation in this prestigious class.  Entries must
be made by the owners of the progeny.

A list of the top ten futurity sires and dams appears on the next page.

Complete this form, including all titles and mail with four-generation
pedigree & check to:

Ellie Carson, 3085 25^th Ave. SE, Albany, Oregon 97322
Phone: 503-838-0401 Email: ellie.carson40@att.net

This class will be presented on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Name of ROM sire or dam _____________________________________________________________________________

Name of Futurity/Maturity sire or dam ___________________________________________________________________

Name of progeny entered _____________________________________________________________________________

Show at which your major win, Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex or Futurity/Maturity win was obtained.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Chairman must be able to confirm win before closing date)

Name of Owner _____________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State & Zip ____________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone ______________________________________

Email __________________________________________

Entry fee $50.00 for stud dog/brood bitch only.

Please go to: store.gsdca.org   to pay entry fee. Please print off your receipt and place order # here: _________________.

Dogs need not be entered in any class in this show

All rosettes must be picked up the day of the event.
All entrants will receive confirmation by September 30, 2022

2021

TOP TEN FUTURITY SIRES & DAMS

 Top Sires

CH Kis Malchik Van Contra Haus

GCH CH Lacomtesse Bellamy

GCHB CH Marquis’ Can You Stop The Rain V Kenlyn

GCH CH Wolf Creek Levi

GCH CH Karizma’s Montego Bay Von Loar

GCHB CH Covy-Tucker Hill’s Compass-PP

GCHP CH Rosewood’s Galileo HT CGC

GCHB CH Class Act’s Shot Through The Heart Windfall-Hillside RN CGC

 Ch Hylock’s Q

CH Tatum’s Welove To Trump That

Top Dams

 CH Clayfield The First Noel of Norberge

CH Signature’s Stefani

CH Norberge’s Razzle Rosarita of Clayfield

Hylock’s Sho-Hanna

CH Windfall’s Mrs Peacock v Foxpond

CH Signature’s Abby Scuito RN CGC

Ch Wolf Creek Serena v Wonderland

GCH Shadow Acres and Chopae’s Interstellar HT FDC CGC RATN

CH Welove Duchiens Riverly Hoyle

CH WeLove DuChien’s Sweeter Than Honey 

Dogs must be 1 year of age to enter Temperament Test

Certificates will be issued the day of the test for those who have pre-entered.  Certificates for dogs entered the day of the test will be available in the Show Office (located in Expo 2, on Thursday, October 13, 2022.  Certificates WILL NOT BE MAILED.  Please pick up your certificate or make arrangements to have it picked up for you.

If you are participating in other events, please let us know so that you may be accommodated with your entry, we will not chase you down to remind you. German Shepherd Dogs will get first priority; bitches in season will go last.  Any dog is eligible to participate, they do not have to be registered to test, they just need to be a canine.

2022 NATIONAL CATALOG ADVERTISING
AD DEADLINE:  SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
(NO EXCEPTIONS – NO FAXES)

Make all checks payable to:  The German Shepherd Dog Club National Specialty
Credit card payment accepted thru the GSDCA Store website.
U.S. FUNDS ONLY (No Foreign Funds)
Mail all advertising (Ad Copy and Photos)
John Ayotte 8191 Morse Rd., New Albany, OH  43054
Cell phone (614) 638-1274      
Email john2@jmadesign.com

BREEDER’S DIRECTORY LISTING – $15.00

A Breeder’s Directory with listings in alphabetical order under home state will appear in alphabetical order.  Available services are listed by code.

Kennel Name__________________________________________________

Owner’s Name_________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________

City/State/Zip__________________________________________________

Phone_____________________ Email______________________________

Website________________________________________________________

CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY: A=Adult, P=Puppies, S=Stud Service, H=Handling, G=Grooming, B=Boarding, T=Training, C=Conformation, O=Obedience, K=Tracking, G=Agility, X=Schutzhund, +=Signer Breeders Code, *=Written Guarantee, HR=Herding, R=Rescue

HANDLER’S DIRECTORY – $25.00
(Send Business Card if Available)

NAME_________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP______________________________________________________

PHONE_______________________EMAIL__________________________________

Every FULL-PAGE AD placed in the National Show Catalog, will also be placed on the GSDCA website running from September 5, 2022 thru December 31, 2022.

ADVERTISING RATES

All Ad sizes:  Full Page 4½ x 7 ½; Half Page 4 ½ x 3 ¾;
Quarter Page 4 ½ x 1-7/8.    All ads are black and white.

Send copy and layout with instructions and payment to John Ayotte, Advertising Chair.  8”x 10” glossy photos preferred.  Copy MUST be clear.  NO FAXES. Photos will be returned if accompanied by postage and return envelope.  Camera-ready ads submitted by email must be at the specified size @300dpi (.jpg, .tiff, or .pdf file format) and should be sent to john2@jmadesign.com.  Special ad placements limited to full page ONLY and are on a first come basis.  NO placements will be reserved without receipt of full payment.  Any reduction or enlargement of logos or artwork will be charged.  All ad payments due with ad copy or payment made thru the GSDCA STORE PAGE (http://store.gsdca.org)

ALL ADS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT OR PAYMENT PROCESSED THRU GSDCA STORE PAGE (http://store.gsdca.org)
(see form on next page for ads being sent via mail)

ALL ADS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We hereby authorize the insertion of our ad in the Official National Catalog of the 109th Annual National Specialty Show and Obedience Trial to be held October 8-15, 2022.  It is further agreed that this order contains all the terms of the contract and is not subject to cancellation.

NAME_________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP_______________________________________________________

SIGNATURE_______________________________PHONE_____________________

Questions:  Contact Advertising Chair, John Ayotte (john2@jmadesign.com) or 614-638-1274

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GROOMING

 BATHING AREA:  Complete dog bathing facility with hot & cold running water inside of Expo 2 along back wall of grooming area.   

GROOMING AREA:  Grooming spots are available (10’ x 10’) in Expo 2 across from the conformation ring.  To rent grooming spaces, go to the GSDCA store (store.gsdca.org)  to place your order.

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GOLD PAGE LUNCHEON

 Friday, October 14, 2022           11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Lobby – Expo 2

Support your National by attending the Gold Page Luncheon on Friday.  Tickets must be pre-ordered – see Advances Sales in this Brochure  With your donation, you receive a listing on The Gold Page in the catalog.

Tickets must be ordered by September 5, 2022 to insure listing on

The Gold Page.

For more information contact:

Erin Nellis – 817-366-1066, Email: e_nellis@yahoo.com

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Banquet Dinner

Expo 2

Cocktail – 6:30p.m.  Dinner – TBA

HOTELS

Equus Inn

3434 College Road, Ocala, FL 34474

352-854-3200

• Located approximately 15 minute from the World Equestrian Center
• Newly Renovated Rooms with Coffee Maker, Mini Fridge & Microwave, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center, Hot & Cold Breakfast Buffet, Beer and Wine Machines
• Reduced Pet Fee from normal charge: $10.00 per night, per pet
• $95 Standard King, $99 Two Queen Beds, $109 Suites, plus tax on all rooms
• Under Code GSDCA, Cutoff Date: September 20, 2022

Candlewood Suites Ocala

3835 West Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34474

352-421-9124

• Located approximately 7 minutes from the World Equestrian Center
• Apartment style suites with kitchens, Denny’s Restaurant next to Property
• Large pet walking area, $100 Flat Pet Fee
• King $124 under 7 day, $109 over 7 day, 2 Queens $134 under 7 day, $119 over 7 days
• 20 King Rooms, 10 Double Rooms Reserved, Under Code GSDCA, Cutoff: September 7, 2022

Comfort Inn & Suites North Ocala

3825 NW Blitchton Road, Ocala, FL 34475

352-482-0800

• Located 10 minutes from the World Equestrian Center
• 3 miles away are a lot of Restaurants, walking distance to Murphy’s Oyster Bar
• Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet
• 2 Queen Bed Suites with pull our sofas $134.10 plus tax with a senior citizen or AAA Member, without those discounts $139.00 plus tax
• Pet Fee $30/night per dog or $100 Flat, designated grass area for dog walking
• 20 Room Reserved, Code GSDCA, Cutoff date: September 16, 2022

LaQuinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham

3530 SW 36^th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474

Ph: 352-861-1137

• Located 10 – 15 minutes from the World Equestrian Center
• Close to many food choices and shopping
• Complimentary Hot Breakfast
• $50 Pet Fee
• Rooms Reserved, Under Code GSDCA, Cutoff Date: September 20, 2022

Howard Johnson Ocala

3951 NW Blitchton Road, Ocala, FL 34475

352-629-7021

• Located 10 Minutes for the World Equestrian Center
• 3 miles away from a lot of Restaurants, walking distance to Murphy’s Oyster Bar
• Light Continental Breakfast with Coffee
• Pet Fee $30 a day/$100 max per room. Exterior Property Hotel with large grass area for dog walking
• 30 Double Bed Rooms Reserved, $109 a night plus tax
• Reserved under code GSDCA, Cutoff date: September 16, 2022

Springhill Suites By Marriott

4100 SW 40^th Street, Ocala, FL 34474

352-500-0501

• Located 15 Minutes from the World Equestrian Center
• Hot Breakfast Buffet, Rooms include Microwave, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker
• Pet Fee $30 per day/$100 Max per room, Designated grass area for dogs
• All rooms are Suites, Double Beds – $179 plus tax
• 30 Rooms Reserved under GSDCA, Cutoff Date: September 16, 2022

The Equestrian Hotel

8510 NW 17^th Lane, Ocala, FL  34482

Ph: 352-414-7900

• Complimentary standard wireless internet
• One (1) King or 2 Queen rooms – $189.00 – 1 Bedroom Suite – $ $259.00
• NO more than 2 dogs per room. $55.00 Non-refundable pet fee charged at time of check-in per room with a pet.
• Sheet of plastic is required under crates. Dogs may not be left in rooms unattended for ANY reason.

Home Away From Home

World Equestrian Center – Ocala also features 71 “Home Away from Home” units located 1.8 miles from World Equestrian Center, additional info will be posted on the GSDCA web site as we receive.

• Three Bedroom, two bathroom
• King-size bed in master, two bedrooms featuring one queen bed in each, one pull-out sofa bed in living room, cable and Wi-Fi
• Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig
• Flat screen TVs in all bedrooms and living room
• Spacious covered front porch
• Full size washer and dryer, Clothes iron and ironing board included
• Pet-friendly accommodations, Off street parking for two vehicle
•  

Additional Hotels to Call that take Dogs in the area:

Best Western-Ocala Park Center,3701 SW 38^th, Ocala, FLPh:352-237-4848

Hilton Ocala 3600 SW 36^th Avenue, Ocala, FL Ph: 352-854-1400

Sleep Inn & Suites 13600 SW 17^th Court, Ocala, FLPh: 352-347-8383

Super 8 By Wyndham 3924 W. Silver Springs, Blvd, Ocala, FL Ph:855-417-3345

Motel 6 Ocala 3810 NW Blitchton Road, Ocala, FL Ph: 855-417-3345

Additional Rules for ALL Hotels will be listed in the Premium list and will be strictly enforced by the Show Committee and the GSDCA Board of Direct

RV Information

Cut off date for RV Reservations is September 10, 2022

Ample RV slips offer a cement pad with water, sewer and power (30/50 amp) hook ups, plus an adjacent general store, laundromat and fuel station.

RV PARK: KNOW BEFORE YOU STAY

Below information copied from WEC website.  Please confirm when making your RV Reservations

• Sites include the use of water, sewer and electric (10/30/50 amp) • All site rentals accommodate one RV and one vehicle
• RV Slip Rates: Standard Slip – $325.00 per week-up to 7 days or $50.00 per night.
• Renters are required to remove their own trash. Failure to comply will result in a $50 clean-up fee
• Garbage dumpsters are located on white cemented drive (behind trees) directly south of the fuel station
• Please report any site issues to the manager at the General Store upon arrival; otherwise, you will assume responsibility for the condition of your site upon departure

• All RV exhibitors please be aware and abide by ALL rules of the WEC RV Park.

PET POLICY

• The RV park, and WEC facility, is largely dog friendly (with some exclusions)
• Dogs must remain leashed at all times
• Dog owners and renters of the RV site bear full responsibility for the behavior of their dog(s), in addition to assuming full liability for any resulting damages and/or injury caused by or involving their dog(s)

ON-SITE AMENITIES

• General Store • Shower Facilities
• Fuel Services• 24/7 Self-Service Laundromat
• Golf Cart Rentals • Retail Stores
• Wi-Fi
• Multiple Restaurant & Dining Options

RV RENTALS

Ringside Rentals – ph: 727-776-6640 –  www.rentringside.com

RV Share.com

Outdoorsy RV – https://www.outdoorsy.com/

GOLF CART RENTAL

Are through the World Equestrian Center. For questions and answers and rental rates please contact Heidi Loucks at

 email: ocalafohgeneralstore@wec.net

Or to make reservations see link below.

https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/index.aspx?propertyID=16546&brandID=3034#

Members/Exhibitors may bring their own Golf carts. If you are bringing your own cart please contact Heidi for rules, regulations and or requirements if any.

VENDORS

Lori Payne

GSDCA National Vendor Chair

3632 Rockdale Fellowship Road

Mount Juliet, TN. 37122

Email Lori.GSDCA.vendorchair@gmail.com

Cell Phone: 612-282-7095

SUBJECT:  Reservations for 2022 GSDCA National Specialty Vendor Booth Space

The 2022 German Shepherd Dog Club of America Nationals will be hosted at “The World Equestrian Center”, located in Ocala Fl. We look forward to our past years vendors returning and excited for new vendors to join us.  Below we have listed our events schedule, options and fees.

The 2022 National week begins on October Saturday 8^{th &} Sunday 9^th with Tracking, October 10^th and 11^th GSD (only) Scent work.  Indoors at the WEC we have the start of two days of All Breed Agility followed by two days of our GSD National Agility Trials.  Tuesday, October 11^th morning we have for the Pre-National Specialty Show indoors at WEC, and our GSDCA Temperament test.  October 12^th, Wednesday morning brings the Futurity – Maturity Finals and the Conformation Sweepstakes judging indoors in EXPO 2 building along with 4 to 6 puppy and The Phyllis Dobbs award. Friday inside Expo 2 the GSDC of St. Louis Obedience and Rally trials begin.  Wednesday afternoon is filled with educational programs throughout the Expo 2 building.  Wednesday evening begins our Stud Dog Presentation inside at the Great Hall show ring.  Thursday morning begins with our Opening Ceremonies followed by National Specialty conformation judging inside at the Expo 2 building, Top 20 and Parade of Greats inside the Expo 2 that night. Regional Obedience and Rally Trials in the Expo 2.  Friday, National Obedience & Rally Trials, and our National Specialty Conformation judging continues.  Saturday is our Best of Breed classes and Junior Showmanship.  

With so many events planned, we have a limited number of spaces available.  You will need to reserve your space in advance as all spaces are on a first come first serve basis.  Vendor spaces will be assigned starting in the Expo 2 Building where the events will be offered.  There is a cost to Rent Tables and Chairs please see the list of prices below.   (ALL CRATES MUST BE WITHIN YOUR 10 X 10 SPACE)  Should you have any additional needs not listed please do not hesitate to contact me. Set up date is Monday Oct. 10^th, 2022.

BOOTH SIZE AND FEE:

One booth space will consist of a 10 x 10 dedicated space with electric hook up at an addition charge. As always, we have our discount for the GSDCA members’ of $50.00. OPTION A:  $400.00 (GSDCA Member) – $450.00* (non gsdca Member) Single Booth – Monday Oct. 10, 2022 to Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.

This year we would prefer our Vendors pay through the GSDCA store at store.gsdca.org.  Please complete the Booth Space Request Form, go online and pay for your space or spaces, you will receive an order # when payment is complete, write your order number on your Booth space request form and send it to me. You may scan and email completed form to me or mail to the address above.  If you cannot pay by credit card through the store please contact me.  Remember this is on a first come first serve basis.  Booth Space will be assigned per your request and will be honored by order of receiving your Request Form and payment. 

If you wish to place an ad in our catalog’s commercial advertising section, please contact John Ayotte at 614-855-7690 for the National catalog.

Parking: *Please complete information below.  We will have a designated parking area for those with large trucks and those pulling trailers.   If you need assistance getting product from your trailer to the building, please contact the Vendor Chairperson.

When moving in please understand our setup day, Will be Monday Oct. 10th, TBD, you will receive a email.  You may use the main doors from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and the large overhead doors may be opened after 5:00 P.M. for move in.  This time may change.   Before I close, I have a great opportunity to market your product to over 30,000 people each month and that is the GSDCA.org web site which has a classified add section that would allow you exposure to its visitors.  Log on to GSDCA.org and click on classified ads to see what is available.

Should you need suggestions on hotels in the area, a listing of hotels can be found on the GSDCA website. For information regarding any details of our event, please feel free to contact myself or contact Gail Stiefferman, our National Chair, at 314-660-3305 or email forstknoll@gmail.com.

As this year’s National Vendor Chair, I look forward to hearing from and working with you.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via my cell phone: 612-282-7095 (please leave a message) or email as listed above. Thank you for your kind consideration and I send you our best wishes for a successful show.  See you at the Nationals!

Best Regards,
Lori Payne

GSDCA National Co-Chair & Vendor Chair

**2022 BOOTH SPACE REQUEST FORM**

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF AMERICAN NATIONAL SPECIALTY

World Equestrian Center, 1750 NW 80^th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482

October 7 through October 15, 2022

Booth Option:

      OPTION A:  $400.00 (Member GSDCA) – $450.00 (non Member) Single Booth – Monday, Oct.10, 2022 to Saturday, Oct 15th, 2022

___Electric (110) fee $ 40.00   ___ Chairs $5.00 ea.     ___6 Ft Table $18.00     ___6Ft Table w/Linen $25.00

Please add up all your items and insert in the line (Amount due) line below.

Number of Booth spaces requested ______   X   $________ Booth Space fee + addition items.       

                                                                          =    $ ___________Amount Due

VENDOR AGREEMENT

We understand that the German Shepherd Dog Club of America is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen property and that I am fully responsible for any and all items pertaining to my booth(s).  I understand that my booth(s) must be vacated, and the area left clean by 12:00 Noon, Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations will be accepted and full refunds will be issued up to 60 days prior to the commencement of this event.  Cancellations submitted up to 30 days prior to the beginning of this event will receive half of their paid fees.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 30 days of the event.

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Signature                                         Name (print or type)                Date

_____________________________________________________    _________________

GSDCA Member Name                                                         GSDCA Member #

_____________________________________________________    _________________

Name of Company                                                                  Telephone

_____________________________________________________    _________________

Complete Address (city, state, zip)                                                                                                                E-mail Address

*Vehicle Make/Model___________________________ Trailer length____________ Vehicle License #_______________

Descriptions of Items for Sale

Order # of online payment # ____________Mail this form to: Lori Payne GSDCA National Co-Chair & Vendor Chair3632 Rockdale Fellowship Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122

ADVANCED SALES
DINNER TICKETS, CATALOGS, ETC

Pre Order Close September 23, 2022

Ringside tables and chairs are limited to 1 per household and/or 1 per order.*

If you wish to sit together purchase all those individual reserved seats on one order.**

Go to the GSDCA Store to place your order.  store.gsdca.org

Make sure to print off your receipt, as you will need your receipt to pick up your tickets for all items purchased.   

Orders will be available at the show site Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 12, 13, 14, 2022 from 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Orders not claimed by end of time Friday will be forfeited with no refund.  No refunds or adjustments to orders will be made after September 23, 2022.  Unclaimed catalogs, calendars, and Redbooks WILL NOT be mailed.

For additional information or questions please contact:

Nancy Hubbell
Phone:  530-570-4703
Email:  kanstengsd@gmail.com

Online:  Go to store.gsdca.org

Expo 2

Seating Diagram

Conformation Ring        

Section A – Reserved seating will be two rows, ground level, of individual seats at ringside $65.00

Section B – Reserved Tables with six chairs, ground level at ringside $550.00

Reserved seating will start Wednesday morning, October 12, 2022, at the start of judging.  

*All reservations are on a first come / first-serve basis.

*If you want to sit next to a friend, PLEASE make sure ALL seats are purchased on the same order.

WEC RULES AND REGULATIONS

• SMOKING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED BY County ordinances and WEC
• Dogs are not permitted in Food and Beverage areas.
• You are responsible to CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG! And dispose of it in a waste container (Do Not leave it lying on the ground). You well be FINED A FEE of $20.00 each time.  From a WEC employee or grounds keeper.  Please keep the grounds clean!
• Please clean up after your DOGS AT YOUR HOTELS and place in waste can.
• LOCK UP ALL YOUR BELONGINGS ( WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ITEMS STOLEN)
• Rabies Certificates in hand are required by the Sate of Florida and the WEC.
• Only WASH YOUR DOGS in Expo 2 wash area.
• LEASHED DOGS at all times.
• KEEP MOTORIZED VEHICLES (OUT of barns and buildings at all times)
• EX PENS are ONLY ALLOWED behind EXPO 2 Building (Do Not block doors )
• NO EX PENS ARE ALLOWED around the FRONT or SIDES OF BUILDINGS. Expens are allowed at your RV space if room allows.       
• KEEP FIRE LANES, UN/LOADING ZONES CLEAR of parked vehicles they well be Towed at owners expense
• PARK Trailers in Trailer Parking, RVs in RV Parking and Cars/Trucks in Vehicle Parking
• DEFACING, DAMAGING OR DESTROYING WEC Property will incur fines and you’ll be ask to leave the show.
• ALL ALCOHOL consumed during OPEN CONCESSION HOURS must be purchased from WEC.
• NO Outside Food or Beverages are allowed in the buildings
• Children under 12 yrs. Of age must be accompanied by an Adult at all times
• Alcohol beverage service may be denied to guests who appear to be intoxicated (by WEC)
• Anyone being rude to a WEC employee well be asked to leave the show and not return. So let’s remember we are guests and are here to have a good time with our dogs and friends.

Thank you, and lets have a great National !!

GSDCA 2022 NATIONAL SPECIALTYS AND TRIALS

SHOW CHAIR
Gail Stiefferman

ASSISTANT SHOW CHAIR
Lori Payne

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

SHOW COMMITTEE
Valerie Harrington, Candee Foss, Laura Jeffers,
Karen McKee, Robin Meares, Cyndi Flautt, Bonnie McDonald

EVENT COMMITTEE
Chair:  Gail Stiefferman
9500 Rainbow Acres, Dittmer, Mo. 63023; Phone 314-660-3305
Lori Payne, Julie Degen, Cyndi Flautt, Laura Gilbert, Martha Simonett,

PERFORMANCE CHAIRS
Agility: Karen McKee-Bendtsen, Laura Jeffers
Herding: Julie Degen-Val Manning
Obedience & Rally: Robin Meares
Tracking: Tyler Boyer

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
Chief Ring Steward……………………………………………………….. Candee Foss
Ready Ring/Ribbons……………………………………………. Casey & Michael Huff
Advertising/Catalog……………………………………………………….. John Ayotte
Announcers………………………………………………………………………….. TBA
Annual Meeting Registration……………………………………………. Laura Gilbert
Communications……………………………………………………………………. TBA
Decorations…………………………………………………………….. Sheryl Brockett
Education Day………………………………………………………… Robert Drescher
First Aid Station……………………………………………………………. Show Office
Futurity/Maturity…………………………………………………………. Cyndi Flautt
Judges Hospitality/Transportation……………………………. Sheree Moses Combs
Judges Seminar……………………………………………………….. Robert Drescher
Liaisons/Hotels…………………………………………………………….. Holly Bryan
Motor Home/RV Reservations……………………………… World Equestrian Center
Opening Ceremonies/Presentations……………………………………….. Lori Payne
Raffle……………………………………………………………………….. Jack Kilgour
Red Book……………………………………………………………….. Kim McNamara
Regional Club Parade……………………………………………………….. Mary Tripp
Security………………………………………………………. World Equestrian Center
Trophies…………………………………………………………………….. Lea Ruggieri
Trophy Donations…………………………………………………………………… TBA
Advance Sales/Reservations…………………………………………… Nancy Hubbell
Parade of Greats…………………………………………………………. Amy Edwards
Stud Dog/Brood Bitch…………………………………………………….. Ellie Carson
Sponsorship………………………………………………………………………. Purina
Temperament……………………………………………………………… Laura Gilbert
Vendors……………………………………………………………………….. Lori Payne
Website……………………………………………………………………… John Ayotte

PHOTOGRAPHER
Official Photographer ………………………………………………. Valerie Harrington
Videographer……………………………………………………………..Show Dog Video Pros