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AGREEMENT
I (we) agree that the club holding this event has
the right to refuse this entry for cause which the
club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the
acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this
event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged
and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we)
agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their
members, directors, governors, officers, agents,
superintendents or event secretary and the owner
and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of
services that are necessary to hold this event and
any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned
parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this
event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury
which may be alleged to have been caused directly or
indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this
dog while in or about the event premises or grounds
or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally
assume all responsibility and liability for any such
claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the
aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for
loss, injury or damage to this dog.
Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole
responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend
and save the aforementioned parties harmless from
any and all loss and expense (including legal fees)
by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any
of the aforementioned parties for damage because of
bodily injuries, including death at any time
resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or
persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account
of damage to property, arising out of or in
consequence of my (our) participation in this event,
however such, injuries, death or property damage may
be caused, and whether or not the same may have been
caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the
negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of
their employees, agents, or any other persons. I
(WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR
CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY,
EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE
AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE
STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES)
OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT
OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION
PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN
ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO
ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES,
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS
SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES,
REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in
which there are varieties for show purposes, please
designate the particular variety you are entering,
i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB,
parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13
in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds
(longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough,
smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester
Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat,
long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and
Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy,
miniature, standard).
2. The following categories of dogs may be entered
and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that
are Champions of Record and dogs which, according to
their owners’ records, have completed the
requirements for a championship, but whose
championships are unconfirmed. The showing of
unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition
is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of
the show where the dog completed the requirements
for a championship.
3. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this
premium list. If the event class in which you are
entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to
designating the class, specify the particular
division of the class in which you are entering your
dog, i.e., age division, color division, weight
division.
4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person
who actually owned it at the time entries for an
event closed. If a registered dog has been acquired
by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its
new owner in any event for which entries closed
after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether
the new owner has received the registration
certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in
his name. State on entry form whether transfer
application has been mailed to the AKC. (For
complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.)
