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AUSTIN BULLDOG CLUB 2025 SPECIALTY SHOWS

January 10-12, 2025


​Use the buttons below to access forms for the Austin Bulldog Club 2023 Specialty Shows
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
MAIL-IN REGISGRATION FORM
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PREMIUM LIST
ENTRIES CLOSE @ 6:00PM
Wednesday, December 28, 2022

  
NEW VENUE!!
Brady Civic Center
816 San Angelo Hwy
Brady, TX  76825


AUSTIN BULLDOG CLUB
2023 SPECIALTY SHOWS

  
Conformation, Friday, January 13, 2023 (PM)
Event # 2023268203

Sweepstakes, Friday, January 13, 2023

Conformation, Saturday, January 14, 2023 (AM)
Event # 2023268201

Conformation, Saturday, January 14, 2023 (PM)
Event # 2023268204

Conformation, Sunday, January 15, 2023 (AM)
Event # 2023268202


(INDOOR, UNBENCHED, 100 ENTRY LIMIT PER SHOW)
 
SHOW SECRETARY
Laura Anninos
9973 S Clairton St, Highlands Ranch CO,  80126
laura.anninos@gmail.com | (303) 532-7897

SHOW HOURS
Friday 3pm-12am
Saturday 8am-6pm
Sunday 8am-2pm
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Certification
Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under AKC rules and regulations.
Gina M. DiNardo, Secretary

AUSTIN BULLDOG CLUB

​OFFICERS

Linda Scott.........................................President
Brenda Abernethy.................Vice-President
Sara Black.............................................Treasurer
Sara Black...........................................Secretary
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sue Slaughter, Dave Lamb
 
SHOW COMMITTEE
Sara Black..............................................Show Chairperson
Laura Anninos............................................Show Secretary
Kristina Hobbs.....................................Trophy Chairperson
Jamie Vasquez and Randy Jenkins................Hospitality
Brenda Abernethy.........................................................Raffle
ABC Club Members...................Transportation & Judges
ABC Club Members................Ring Set-up and Grounds
Herb Adams and Carol Campbell...........Ring Stewards
 
SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER
Michelle Peres
PO BOX 112 LaHarpe, KS  66751
michelle@bulldogsonbroadway.com
​(620) 496-5209
 
SHOW VETERINARIAN
24/7 On-call
Dr. Joe Pace
2612 S Bridge St, Brady TX  76825
(325) 597-1579

ENTER ONLINE OR MAIL-IN ENTRIES

Online Entries
Click here to register online

Mail-in Entries
on ​approved AKC forms ONLY to:
Austin Bulldog Club
Laura Anninos, Show Secretary
9973 S Clairton St
Highlands Ranch, CO  80126


Overnight Mail-in Entries using:
​FED-EX, UPS, OR USPS
(do not specify signature required)
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Pay by Check to:  Austin Bulldog Club
Pay by Credit Card by clicking  Pay Now
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ENTRY FEES
(Including .50 cent AKC recording fee and $ 3.00 AKC event service fee)
First entry....................................................$ 30.00
Additional entry of same dog...............$ 30.00
Puppy.............................................................$ 25.00
Sweepstakes................................................$ 25.00
Veterans.........................................................$ 15.00

*When a dog is entered in more than one class, the highest priced class is considered the first entry.​

CLASSIFICATIONS

REGULAR CLASSES

Puppy (6-9 months)
Puppy (9-12 months)
Junior (12-18 months)
Amateur Owner-Handler
Bred-By-Exhibitor
American Bred
Open
Best of Breed
 
NON-REGULAR CLASSES
Best Puppy all 4 shows; Sweepstakes Fri only;
Veterans Sat & Sun; NOHS Fri, Sat, & Sun

Winner of these classes, if otherwise undefeated, compete in Best of Breed Competition.  Veteran Dog/Bitch (7 yrs and older), open to champions and non-champions.  A dog may be entered in the Veteran Class without being entered in any other Class.  Dog/Bitches will be judged separately.  Chapter 11, Section 8, AKC Rules, neutered males may be entered as Veteran Dog / spayed females may be entered as Veteran Bitch.

*Novice Dog/Bitch, Brood Bitch classes, Rescue Parade, Parade of Champions are not offered.

SWEEPSTAKES

​Sweepstakes will be held prior to the Regular Classes and is open to any AKC registered Bulldog of at least 6 months of age and under 18 months of age on the date of the show.  No champions of record as of the show's closing date are eligible.  Professional handlers may only show their own dogs.  All entries in Sweepstakes must be entered in a Regular class.  Entries must be made at the same time as entries for the Regular Class on the same entry form with the word Sweepstakes marked in the Additional Class box.  Dogs and bitches are judged separately.
 
Classes for Dogs and Bitch Sweeps
Puppy (6 months and under 9 months)
Puppy (9 months and under 12 months)
Junior (12 months and under 18 months)

Division of Entry Money as Prizes for Sweepstakes
35% of total entry fees will be retained by the clubs for expenses.
The remaining 65% will be divided as follows:
Best in Sweepstakes......15% of Sweepstakes Entries
Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes......10% of Sweepstakes Entries
The remaining entry fees in each class will be divided as follows:  1st-40%, 2nd-30%, 3rd-20%, 4th-10%

IMPORTANT:  Transfer of dogs from regular classes to Best of Breed/Variety Competition (CH 11, Section 6, AKC Rules) MUST be made to the Superintendent/Show Secretary at least one half hour prior to the start of any regular conformation judging at this show.

JUDGES
 
Conformation, Friday January 13, 2023 (PM)
Mary Brunk
Ft. Myers, FL
 
Sweepstakes, Friday January 13, 2023
 Carol Campbell
Waxahachie, TX
 
Conformation, Saturday January 14, 2023 (AM)
Michael Brunk
Ft. Myers, FL

 Conformation, Saturday January 14, 2023 (PM)
Penny Lancaster
Lebanon, TN

Conformation, Sunday January 15, 2023 (AM)
 John Lancaster
Lebanon, TN

ROSETTES and RIBBONS

Best of Breed....................................Purple & Gold Rosette
Best of Winners.................................Blue & White Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex........................Red & White Rosette
Winners Dog/Bitch........................................Purple Rosette
Reserve Winners Dog/Bitch......Purple & White Rosette
Select Dog/Bitch.....................Light Blue & White Rosette
Best Puppy...............................................Dark Green Rosette
Veteran Dog/Bitch.............................................Rose Rosette
NOHS Best of Breed...................................Maroon Rosette

SWEEPSTAKES
Best in Sweepstakes.......................Rose & Green Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex...............................Lavender Rosette

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​REGULAR CLASSES
1st Place..........................................Blue Ribbon
2nd Place.........................................Red Ribbon
3rd Place.....................................Yellow Ribbon
4th Place......................................White Ribbon

 
NON-REGULAR CLASSES
1st Place..........................................Rose Ribbon
2nd Place....................................Brown Ribbon
3rd Place...........................Light Green Ribbon
4th Place.........................................Gray Ribbon


TROPHY LIST

​Prizes will be awarded for Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, and Best Puppy
(The Austin Bulldog Club has the right to substitute a trophy prize for equal or greater value)
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Friday, January 13 (PM)
Sponsored by Royal Crown Bulldogs, Kristina Hobbs
Best of Breed - 36" Primo Crate Pad
Best of Opposite Sex - 36" Primo Crate Pad
Best of Winners - 36" Primo Crate Pad
Winners Dog - 30" Primo Crate Pad
Winners Bitch - 30" Primo Crate Pad
Best Puppy - Puppy Toy

Saturday, January 14 (AM)
Sponsored by Wade Manor Bulldogs, Judy Wade and Steve Bradley
Best of Breed - 36" FMS Crate Pad
Best of Opposite Sex - 36" FMS Crate Pad
Best of Winners - 36" FMS Crate Pad
Winners Dog - 30" FMS Crate Pad
Winners Bitch - 30" FMS Crate Pad
Best Puppy - Puppy Toy
Saturday, January 14 (PM)
Sponsored by Carolyn & Herb Adams and Frontier Bulldogs, Linda Scott
Best of Breed - Dog Related Item
Best of Opposite Sex - Dog Related Item
Best of Winners - Cash Prize
Winners Dog - Cash Prize
Winners Bitch - Cash Prize
Best Puppy - Cash Prize

Sunday, January 15 (AM)
Sponsored by Kokopelli Bulldogs, Cynthia Carlson
Best of Breed - Nylon Dog Lead
Best of Opposite Sex - Nylon Dog Lead
Best of Winners - Nylon Dog Lead
Winners Dog - Nylon Dog Lead
Winners Bitch - Nylon Dog Lead

Best Puppy - Nylon Dog Lead

The Austin Bulldog Club Turns 50 in 2023!!

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​To Celebrate this Golden Anniversary, TEN (10) $50 bills will be raffled during Saturday's Shows! ($500 total)
To be eligible, an Exhibitor/Owner must have a dog entered and shown in both Saturday's shows!

HOSPITALITY

​Hospitality will be offered Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday lunch, and Sunday morning.

VENUE

​​Brady Civic Center
816 San Angelo Hwy
Brady, TX  76825​
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LODGING

​Host Hotel:
Best Western
2200 S Bridge St
Brady, TX  76825
(325) 597-3997
Ref: "Bulldog" for group rate

​Also Available:
Holiday Inn Express
2320 S Bridge St
Brady, TX  76825
​(325) 597-1800

SHOW & VENUE RULES

  • Closing date for these shows will be @ 6 PM CST Wednesday, December 28, 2022, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted.  No entry shall be made which specified any condition as to its acceptance.  Entries will not be accepted without fees, signatures, or the Agreement on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry form.  Changes, additions, or corrections to entry forms must be received prior to close of entries.
  • Make checks payable to: Austin Bulldog Club or pay with a credit card online here.  No cash will be accepted.  Check from must be drawn from US accounts, in USD.
  • Online entries will be accepted by completing the registration form and an online credit card payment is made.
  • Errors:  Errors on the entry forms are the responsibility of the owner or whomever made the error and no entry fee will be refunded in the event of such error or cancellation of entry after the published closing date.
  • A recording fee of 50 cents and a $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee will be required for each dog entered at any Licensed or Member Club Show. 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.) There will be no refund of duplicate entries.
  • Refund of Exhibitor Fee:  No entry fee will be refunded if the show cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, extreme and/or dangerous weather conditions, an act of God, public emergency, act of public enemy, strikes or any other cause beyond the control of the club, or if a dog is absent, disqualified, or excused by a judge or veterinarian or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee.
  • RETURNED CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY FEE.  The show secretary will add a collection fee of $35.00 to the amount of each returned check.
  • Chapter 11, Section 4, Effective January 1, 2010, an AKC litter number will no longer be accepted on an entry form.  In addition, a Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) or Indefinite Listing Privilege (ILP) number will be acceptable for participation in appropriate classes.
  • Judging programs will be emailed to the email address given on the entry blank.
  • A dog which, according to it's owner's records, has completed the requirements for a Championship after the closing of entries for the show, but whose Championship is unconfirmed, may be transferred from one the regular classes to Best of Breed, provided this transfer is made by the Show Secretary at least one half hour prior to the start of any regular conformation judging a the show.
  • Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded in the judging rings.  In the event of a discrepancy from the published prize list, the Show Secretary shold be advised at once.  Trophies not claimed on the day of the show are forfeited.
  • All Bulldogs will be judged on a ramp.
  • The show room will be available to exhibitors at 3pm, Friday, January 13, 2023. The Show room will be closed 11 PM each evening until eight AM the following day.  All dogs must be removed from the crating area and show room immediately following the completion of judging each day.  No dogs may be left in the crating area overnight.  Space will not be provided for un-entered dogs in the crating or show areas.
  • Exhibitors should follow their Veterinarian's recommendations to assure their dogs are free from internal and external parasites, communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccines.
  • Grooming and crate set-up areas will be designated.  Only small battery-operated create fans are allowed.  There will be no reserved grooming at the show, but plenty of space will be availble.
  • Dogs need be present only for scheduled judging and will be released if not needed for further judging.  Dogs are allowed in the ring during judging only.  Dogs must be ready for judging.  Neither the show giving club nor any of its members will be responsible or obligated to furnish any service for notifying exhibitors or their agents of Breed or Class judging.  Judges need not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring.  The Club reserve the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.  All trophies must be claimed the day of the show.
  • ​All dogs must be individually registered by the day of the event to be eligible to exhibit at an AKC event.  No dog shall be exhibited in a licensed or member dog show, except for dogs entered in the Miscellaneous Class unless it is either individually registered in the AKC Stud Book, or individually registered with a foreign registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration.  Only dogs that are individually registered with a foreign registry organization and whose registration with the AKC has been delayed will be eligible for an extension.
  • Bred-By-Exhibitor Class:  All dogs entered in the Bred-By-Class must be individually registered with the AKC, and 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.
  • Parking available at the show site.  Crates should be unloaded by parking.
  • Admission to the show is free.  Exhibitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
  • Showroom will have a concrete floor.
  • Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
  • Alcoholic beverages many not be consumed, served or sold on the premises.  Local authorities may check for violations of this policy, and if found, the show will be ended!
  • Liability:  The Austin Bulldog Club and Brady Civic Center, assume no responsibility for the loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers or any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children.
  • Parents and Guardians mush keep children under control at all times on the show grounds.  The welfare of an Exhibitor's child is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor.​
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