The 2009 show features 2885 dogs participating in
3109 individual entries.
CONFORMATION(also
called a "Breed Show" -- a competition between dogs of the same breed
[161 breeds entered] to
determine which entry conforms closest to the Standard for that breed),
and
OBEDIENCE (dogs of all
breeds [104 total entries] competing at several levels of skill to determine which entry
comes closest to the ideal level of training for their class).
RALLY OBEDIENCE
(dogs of all breeds [89 total entries] competing at
several levels of skill over an established course to determine which
entry comes closest to the ideal level of training for their class.)
HEALTH CLINICSEye CERF exams and Cardiac
exams available by pre-registration. For more information and
registration details see the
Health Clinics page.
Click here for
Clinic
SCHEDULE for those pre-registered.
"MEET THE BREEDS" An opportunity to get "up close
and personal" with representatives of specific breeds throughout the
four days of the Blue-Gray Cluster.
View the Schedule.
This schedule may be updated as more breeds are added.
Check this site later, and check the schedule posted at the Meet The
Breeds location.
PARADE OF HERDING & LIVESTOCK
GUARD BREEDS[Noon -- Equine Arena] “Pure-bred” dogs reflect
man’s need for consistent and reliable work in various areas
such as the management of livestock. Come see how countries
such as France, Germany, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Hungary,
Russia, Australia, and others, developed unique breeds. Each
breed reflects climate, terrain, and personality of the people
from the country of origin. Breeds also reflect the natural
resources the people had to work with. (Countries with less
available natural resources developed breeds of dogs with
multiple purpose, whereas countries with more available
resources developed more specialized breeds.)
CONFORMATION FUN MATCH -- Begins immediately after
Best-In-Show for regular show, or 6 PM, whichever is later. Puppy
classes plus Novice and Open Adult, and Junior Showmanship. Click here for
additional details and registration information. (Produced
by Obedience Training Class of Harrisburg.)
Click here for additional
information on the various types of AKC
Dog Events.
General Admission -- $6.00
(Handler accompanying Competition Entry Dog admitted free.)
Children under 12 admitted free Please see note below regarding NO
strollers.
If you are new to
attending Dog Shows, please be sure to observe the following
guidelines for Spectator Do's and Don'ts:
Spectators should use the Parking Lot on
Elmerton Avenue, to allow show participants with dogs use of
the Main Parking Lot. FREE Shuttle Service is provided
from the Elmerton Lot.
Ask
the Handler before touching a dog.
NO
strollers in the show area for the safety of both child & dog.
(A "stroller parking
area" will be provided inside the main entrance.)
Dogs NOT entered in competition or NOT
participating in a Blue and Gray Cluster Event are
PROHIBITED from entering the show grounds by AKC
regulations.
Don't
reach into crates.
Yes,
it is okay to clap for a favorite in the show ring, but in
Obedience wait until the end.
If
you have questions do come to the club desk and ask.
The
owner/breeder of your favorite dog is listed in the catalog.
Please wait until AFTER the dog
has competed in the ring to ask questions of the Handler.
BEST IN SHOW
2009 Doberman Pinscher,
Ch Allure Blazing Star Alisaton,
owned by Julie Porter, Carmen Pitts, Nancy Bosley, Cary, NC, handled
by Carisa Demilta. Judge -- Dr James W Edwards
GROUP WINNERS 2009
GROUP
BREED, NAME
OWNER, LOCATION
SPORTING
Labrador Retriever, Ch
Casbar's Hart To Hart
Diane Ammerman, Mahwah NJ
HOUNDS
Irish
wolfhound, Dun Myrica Speaker of Eagle
Sam
Houston McDonald & Joe M Roland, Chester Springs PA
WORKING
Doberman Pinscher, Ch
Allure Blazing Star Alisaton
Julie Porter, Carmen
Pitts & Nancy Bosley, Cary NC, Handled by Carissa
Demilta
Ring times are
available at the Jim Rau Dog shows
Judging Schedule page, by clicking
here.
PARKING -- [Click
here for Map.] There will be a charge of $8.00
per car for parking at the Farm Show complex, and at the reserve parking lot on Elmerton Avenue. (Shuttle Bus service from the
Elmerton Lot included with parking fee.) Additional
Admission
Fee charged for Spectators.
RV Parking-- RV Parking on show site is available at
$80 for 4 days prepaid($100 for 4 days if not prepaid), with limited electrical hookups
on a first-come/first served basis. Includes Parking Fee for one
car. Pre-Registration materials will be
included with the Premium List.
No RV Parking permitted before noon, Wednesday
April 9. Violators subject to $100 Cluster Fine in addition
to fees, and may be required to move.
Maximum one vehicle
allowed in addition to RV. Click here for
Reservation Form.