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AKC Hunting Retriever Tests
WC/WCX
Agility
Obedience & Rally
National Specialty Premium

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Entries

Entry Fees
1. Entry fee is $35.00 with $26.00 for each additional entry of the same dog
2. Parade $30.00
3. Junior Showmanship Only $21.00 and $21.00 as an additional class.
4. Obedience $35.00 and $26.00 for additional entry
5. Veteran Sweepstakes is $30.00
6. Agility is $35.00 and $26.00 for additional entry of the same dog.
7. WC/WCX $45.00.
8.AKC Retriever Hunt Test Entry fee:
Master $75. Junior/Senior $65.
9. Rally entry fee is $35.00 with $26.00 for each additional entry of the same dog
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Complete Schedule Judging Program click here

Monday through Friday - WICOMICO CIVIC CENTER April 21 - 25, 2008

CIVIC CENTER OPEN FOR EXHIBITORS NO EARLIER THAN 8 A.M., Monday, April 21, 2008

TUESDAY - April 22 - Obedience & Rally Trials - Trial Hours: 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

SHOW HOURS: 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY

TUESDAY - April 22 -- Parade of Companion and Performance Titleholders

This event is open to all Poodles with an AKC Obedience, Tracking, Rally, Agility or Hunting Retriever title and to all holders of the PCA Working Certificate or Working Certificate Excellent. This Parade will be held following completion of the Obedience and Rally Trials. Send Parade entries with entry fee of $30.00 to MB-F, specifying Dog Show Class as "Comp/Perf Parade"

RESUME
By April 19 send a resume, 50 words or less to: Jo Ann Geramita, 3818 22nd St. NW, Canton, Ohio 44708 OR jgeramita@neo.rr.com. Please state which event and variety of your dog along with your resume.

WEDNESDAY - April 23 - Junior Showmanship, Regular Dog Classes,
Parade of Champions

PARADE OF CHAMPIONS: This event is open to all Conformation Champions. It will be held after the Live Auction for 2009, grooming space on Wednesday April 23, 2008. Entry will be made to MB-F and have "Conformation Parade" written on the dog show class. Fee: $30.00

RESUME
By April 19th send a resume, 50 words or less to: Jo Ann Geramita, 3818 22nd St. NW, Canton, Ohio 44708 OR jgeramita@neo.rr.com. Please state which event and variety of your dog along with your resume.

THURSDAY - April 24 - Regular Bitch Classes & Veteran Sweepstakes
A CLASS OF EITHER SEX COULD BE MOVED TO EITHER DAY SHOULD A JUDGE DRAW AN OVERLOAD.

FRIDAY - April 25 - Best of Breed, Intervariety Competition & Non-Regular Classes

BUILDING HOURS:

MONDAY, April 21, 2008 - 7 A.M. TO 11 P.M.
TUESDAY, April 22, 2008 - 6 A.M. TO 11 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2008 - 6 A.M. TO 11 P.M.
THURSDAY, April 24, 2008 - 6 A.M. TO 11 P.M.
FRIDAY, April 25, 2008 - 6 A.M. TO 7 P.M.
(ALL EXHIBITORS AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE OUT OF THE BUILDING AT 7 PM)

GROOMING AREA SET-UP IS TUESDAY, April 22 -- NO EARLIER THAN 8 A.M.

CIVIC CENTER OPEN FOR ALL EXHIBITORS NO EARLIER THAN 8 A.M. TUESDAY, April 22, 2008.

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Setup Procedures Mail in requests for set up space has changed!
Grooming Area Information
THEME FOR GROOMING AREA DÉCOR COMPETITION:
"April In Salisbury"

ENTRY TO The Civic Center will begin no earlier than 8 A.M. and no later than 9 A.M., Tuesday, April 22 , 2008.
ENTRY ORDER will be by assigned number. Conformation entries only.

Please read carefully; this year's procedure is changed from that of other years.

ENTRY TO the Civic Center for Silent Auction Winners for grooming spaces 1 – 10 will begin no earlier than 6:30 A.M., TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008. Failing to be present at 6:30 a.m. will result in loss of space order selection. ALL OTHER ENTRIES INTO the Civic Center will begin no earlier than 7:00 A.M. & no later than 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, APRIL 22, 2008. ENTRY ORDER will be by assigned number - CONFORMATION ENTRIES ONLY. To receive a pre-assigned entry number, complete the set-up form below & SEND IT IN A REGULAR BUSINESS/LETTER SIZE ENVELOPE. Other size envelopes will be drawn last! Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and mail to:

Margaret Tauzin
1507-G Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

For questions contact; Margaret Tauzin at Martaux@bellsouth.net or Jo Ann Geramita at jgeramita@neo.rr.com

**Set-Up Form : To Download the form for set-up space CLICK HERE

ENTRY RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MARCH 22, 2008.

As soon as practical thereafter, all requests for set-up reservation numbers will be put in a drawing and names will be randomly selected by the set-up selection committee. Once all set-up requests have been given numbers, all other requests for set-up numbers received after March 22, 2008, will be numbered as they are received. No more than three (3) entry requests per envelope. Only one number will be given per exhibitor. All duplicated names will be put at the end of the list. Names submitted for set-up reservation numbers, must be names of Exhibitors/Agents exhibiting in the show. Approximately 10 exhibitors will be allowed in the Arena every 10 minutes in numerical order. Pre-assigned numbers will NOT be available by mail after April 4, 2008.

Entry numbers will be available at the Civic Center from 7:00 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Late arrivals will be accommodated.

Set-up committee: Dennis McCoy (Chairman), Betty Brown, Tony Dibley, Penny Dugan, Jo Ann Geramita, Paul Clas, Karen Grace, Kaz Hosaka, Katy Kinowski, Richard Lehman, Lori Logli, Terri Meyers & Gail Wolaniuk.

Grooming area décor competition prizes and piggy contest prizes are compliments of Wicomico County Tourism.

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Hotels

ALL exhibitors and spectators must do all possible to keep these establishments clean. Reminding people who are exercising dogs in designated areas to clean-up and show those who do not know where exercise areas are located. Any Poodle “accident” that happens must be taken care of immediately – whether it was caused by your dog or one belonging to someone else. Noise from Poodles left unattended MUST not be an issue. Please be especially conscious of the need to be clean, courteous and quiet guests who just happen to have Poodles in their rooms. Expect additional rules and requirements for those staying at the Hotel with Poodles.

Host Hotel and Dog Friendly:
Ramada Inn
Salisbury, MD
410-546-4400


The following is a list of motels in the area. Dogs must be crated and not left unattended. Please check when making reservations as to whether dogs are accepted. Be sure to mention that you will be attending The Poodle Club of America National Specialty.

These hotel will accept dogs:

The Residence Inn by Marriott
140 Centre Road
Salisbury, MD
410-543-0033

Comfort Inn
US 13
Salisbury, MD
410-543-4666

Days Inn of Salisbury
US 13 North
Salisbury, MD
410-749-6200

Holiday Inn Express
210 N. Dual Highway
Seaford, DE
(21 miles to Civic Center)
302-629-2000

Microtel Inn & Suites
3050 Merritt Mill Rd.
Salisbury, MD
410-742-2626

Super 8
2615 N Salisbury Blvd.
Salisbury, MD
1-800-800-8000

Temple Hill Motel
S. Salisbury Blvd
Salisbury, MD
410-742-3284

Best Western
US 13 North
Salisbury, MD
410-546-1300

These hotels do NOT accept dogs:

Hampton Inn
Naylor Mill Rd.
Salisbury, MD
410-334-2237

Sleep Inn
Rt. 50 & Rt. 13 Bypass
Salisbury, MD
410-572-5516

Hyatt Golf Resort
Cambridge, MD.
31 miles from Civic Center
1-800-233-1234PLEASE REMEMBER: HOTELS ARE AN EXTENSION OF THE SHOW SITE AND ALL AKC AND PCA RULES ARE ENFORCED AT BOTH LOCATIONS.DOGS MAY NOT BE BATHED IN, HOTEL ROOMS, LEFT LOOSE OR UNATTENDED. A bathing facility is available at the Wicomico Civic Center. Exhibitors will be held responsible for any damage to their hotel rooms. AKC has ruled that clubs do not have to accept entries from irresponsible owners or handlers.
PLEASE exercise dogs at the motels and the Civic Center in designated areas only.

Campgrounds:
Ft. Whaley Campgrounds
Rt. 50 & Rt. 610 Junction
approx. 15 miles from Civic Center
410-641-9785

Woodlawn Campground
8 miles from Civic Center
(dumping station on site)
410-896-2979
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RV and Camping

Campgrounds:
Ft. Whaley Campgrounds
Rt. 50 & Rt. 610 Junction
approx. 15 miles from Civic Center
410-641-9785

Woodlawn Campground
8 miles from Civic Center
(dumping station on site)
410-896-2979

RV & TRAILER PARKING
SUNDAY 7:00 AM-SATURDAY 10:00 AM. Overnight parking will be permitted on the parking lot at the rear of the Civic Center for self-contained vehicles only. Limited electrical hookups are available on a first come, first served basis. No parking spaces may be saved for late arrivals. It has been recommended by the Civic Center parking personnel that you bring at least 300 ft. of electrical cord in order to accommodate as many RV’s as possible with LIMITED electricity. Parking, Saturday-Friday am with electricity is $125.00. Parking,SUNDAY- SATURDAY, without electricity is $85.00 regardless of arrival time. The Civic Center is in charge of RV Parking and Fees – NOT THE CLUB. REMINDER: NO SPACES WILL BE SAVED. REMINDER: NO SPACES WILL BE SAVED. PARKERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
TRASH/REFUSE REMOVAL. WATER IS AVAILABLE FOR FILLING WATER TANKS. RYDER RENTALS, (410) 768 0480 has cargo vans for PCA Exhibitors are requested that arrangements be made by May 31, 2005 Ryder is located in Glen Burnie accessible from BWI by Airport Shuttle about 10 minutes.

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Special Events, Seminars and Testing

You are invited to the 9th Annual PCA Foundation Seminar
Click Here for Details and Application

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Wicomico Civic Center DaNang Room
Poodle Club of America National Specialty

9:30-10 a.m. Registration for PCA Foundation Seminar
(Pre-register for chance to win a Heritage Poodle Statue.)

10-10:30 a.m. Introduction and Foundation News – Tom
Carneal, Executive Director, PCA Foundation

10:30-noon Achieving the Breedings We Want
Beverly Purswell, D.V.M., Ph.D., will bring us up-to-date on the latest in breeding management.

Technology and knowledge available today can help us achieve the breedings we want as we move forward in our breeding programs.

Dr. Purswell is professor of Theriogenology (reproductive medicine) at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and has more than 20 years of experience in the field. She enjoys working with breeders and looks forward to sharing her expertise and answering your questions.

Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch Break

1:00-3:00 p.m. Building a Breeding Line -- Panel Discussion

Brad Odagiri, Bradlene Toy Poodles
Barbara Furbush, Bevanton Miniature Poodles
Joan McFadden, Unique Standard Poodles
Tom Carneal, moderator

Testing Offered At The 2008 PCA National Specialty
Wicomico Civic Center

OptiGen

April 21 through April 25

Blood draw and swab collection for OptiGen tests. Also offering Neonatal Encephalopathy (NE) blood draw for Standard Poodles and vWD.
Breed: Poodles
Location: Wicomica Civic Center
Contact: Gayle Roberson
Email: pocopoodles@comcast.net
Phone: (609) 426-0559

National Institutes of Health
Blood draw for research on toe cancer in black standard poodles, Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23

University of Missouri
Collection of poodle DNA samples to be stored for future research efforts (Neonatal Encephalopathy testing also available), April 22 and 23

Texas A&M University
Echocardiogram heart screening for Atrial Septal Defect ($125), April 22 and 23 Optigen PRA testing and VetGen vWD testing (dates pending)

AKC DNA kits, available throughout PCA week For more information: Contact Pat Forsyth or Email: Patforsyth@aol.com

Silent Auction:

THE POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA FOUNDATION, INC. will have a silent auction at the show grounds on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.THE POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. will hold a Performance Raffle on Sunday & Monday, April 20 & 22, 2008 at Winter Place Park and Wicomico Civic Center.

THE POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. will hold a Silent Auction during the Agility and Obedience Trials. All proceeds will benefit the Poodle Club of America Foundation to support health research into the causes and treatment of diseases affecting all dogs.

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Directions and Shuttles

Shuttle service is available from the area airports to Salisbury at www.bayrunnershuttle.com

ROUTES TO THE SHOW
FROM THE NORTH – Take Rt. 13 S to Salisbury. Turn on US 13 Bypass toward Ocean City (U.S. 50 East). Exist at 1st exit, Rt. 50 Business (West). Proceed West on 50 Business to Civic Ave. (3rd traffic light). Turn left and proceed straight to Civic Center.

FROM THE SOUTH – Take Rt. 13N to Salisbury. Turn on U.S. 13N. Bypass and proceed to Rt. 50 Business (West). Proceed as above. FROM THE WEST – Take Rt. 50 E. from Bay Bridge straight into Salisbury Rt. 50 Business. Turn right onto Civic Ave. and straight to Civic Center.FROM THE EAST – Take Rt. 50 W straight into Salisbury which becomes Rt. 50 W Business. Turn left onto Civic Ave. and straight to Civic Center.TO WC/WCX – Take Route 50 East to Route 354 (Dash-In store on left at intersection). Turn right onto Route 354 and travel approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Ben Davis Road. Go past several trailers. On the right there is a light sand lane right after the light blue trailer. Turn right and you will see the gates. If you reach a dirt road on Ben Davis, you have gone too far.

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Grooming Considerations
PLEASE remember that Traditional trims as described in the Standard of the Breed are required for entrants in the Hunting Dog/Bitch Classes for Standard Poodles – i.e., Puppy Trim if under one year of age, English Saddle or Continental Trim – hip pompoms are optional in the Continental Trim and the mane coat may be shortened and the topknot scissored. There seems to be some confusion between the regular Veterans Classes for dogs and bitches which are judged on Friday just before judging of each of the three Best of Variety competition and the Veterans Sweepstakes competition which is judged on Thursday following regular class judging. The difference is as follows: The Veterans Class is a regular, AKC class offered at dog shows. Poodles must be in approved trims as the winner of the Veterans classes (dogs and bitches) is eligible to compete for Best of Variety. The Veterans Sweepstakes is a non regular competition with alternate trims accepted as described below. Only Veterans Sweepstakes allows a trim that differs from those described in the Standard of the Breed for competition in all regular and non-regular classes including the Parade of Champions/Title Holders and Junior Showmanship. For Veterans Sweepstakes Only: Any Clip WITH THE EXCEPTION OF DESIGNER OR GROOMING CONTEST CLIPS. Face and feet shaved. Ears may be tasseled, feathered or shaved. Tail may have a pompom or short blanket of hair. No fancy adornments (e.g. collars, bows, bandannas). No clip that would let the Poodle resemble any other breed.

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Contact Information

Mrs Glenna Carlson, ascotpoodles@charter.net (spring-summer),
ascot@rgv.rr.com (winter)

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