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The American Bouvier des Flandres Club

ABdFC 2003 National Specialty

2003 National Specialty Committee Chair  -  Stu Riley

**2003 ABdFC National Specialty Results**

Conformation

Obedience

Herding

Multi Level Performance

Photos of the Various Winners!


 

*2003 Planning Guide*

*Information on Trophy Donations*

2 0 0 3  NATIONAL SPECIALTY

RAMADA INN AT Six FLAGS
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

Come join us at the Ramada Inn at Six Flags in Eureka, Missouri in 2003. The room rate will be $84.00 per night (plus tax).

There will be a one time non-refundable charge of $20.00 for those rooms with dogs.

Visit their web site at http://www.ramada6flags.com
Reservations are now open.

C
all direct 1-800-782-8108, and mention
American Bouvier Club.
 

THE OVERFLOW HOTEL IS THE BEST WESTERN
CALL  DIRECT  AT  1-800-782-8487

ASK  FOR  KIM  LEWIS AND MENTION
THE AMERICAN BOUVIER CLUB

This will be the third time that the National Specialty will be held at this wonderful countryside host hotel located on 35 green acres.  All events will be held at the host hotel except agility, herding, and tracking.

"27 September thru 5 October 2003" image

"We are having a Celebration!  Will you come?" image

Your host will be the St. Louis Bouvier core group, that hosted the Specialty in ‘93 and ’98. If you would like to volunteer to work on a specialty committee, please contact Stuart or Bev Riley at 1-618-939-4399 or email sabri@htc.net.

THE  ABdFC  40  YEARS

A CELEBRATION    1 9 6 3 - 2 0 0 3

AKC approved  our judges panel and
we have signed the following judges:


Conformation Mrs. Michele L. Billings
Sweeps Mrs. Joan D. Galbraith
Futurity Mrs. Nancy J. Eilks
Obedience Mrs. Sally E. Burgess
Tracking Mr. and Mrs.  Everett S.  Campbell
Agility
Lisa  Miller
Herding
Peggy  Richter
Herding
Mr.Jerry  Rowe
In order to help set new records and in celebration of 40 years, the entry fee of five dollars ($5.00) for conformation puppy classes of 6 - 9 months and 9 - 12 months, pre novice obedience and Junior Showmanship and  a one hundred dollar ($100.00) cash award will be given to BEST PUPPY at the specialty (by an anonymous donor).

It is a very busy schedule but there is something for everyone. The dogs should have a good time and hopefully the people will also.
   
For information contact Bev or Stuart Riley at sabri@htc.net or 618-939-4399. (12/21/2002)

8114 Deerpath Lane Waterloo, IL 62298-6043

Help us break the following club records in 2003:
Total Entry - 500+ old record = 496
Total Dogs - 300+ old record = 298
Best of Breed - 90+ old record = 88
Come join us in  2003 and help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ABdFC.

 

 

2003 ABdFC National Specialty Schedule of Events
Sat. 9-27 AKC All-Breed Herding (Washington,MO)
Sun. 9-28 AKC All-Breed Herding (Washington, MO)
Mon. 9-29 AHBA Bouvier only Ranch Dog Trial (Washington, MO)
Bouvier (only) Tracking (TD)  approved (Robertsville, MO)
Tues. 9-30 AKC All-Breed Agility (Gray Summit, MO)
Wed. 10-1 AKC All-Breed Agility (Gray Summit, MO)
Carting Class 1 PM FREE
AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grooming Seminar 9:00 AM
Hospitality Ramada Inn pool side 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thur: 10-2 Health Day 8 AM
HEART-CERF-CHIP-DNA
Health Seminar 10 AM FREE
General Meeting/Board Meeting 1:00 PM
River Boat Dinner Cruise 5:00 PM
Membership "STANDARD 101" seminar  7 PM  FREE
Fri. 10-3 Puppy Sweeps 9:00 AM
Veteran Sweeps
Futurity
Judges Seminar 3:00 PM  - 5:00 PM
Celebration Hospitality  5:45 PM (Missouri Room) Ramada
TOP TWENTY 6:30 PM
Sat 10-4 Obedience (all classes) 8:00 AM
Conformation all Regular/non regular 8:00 AM
Cocktails/Annual Awards Dinner 6:30 PM
Auction and Raffle
Sun. 10-5 Junior Showmanship 9:00 AM
Rescue Parade 9:30 AM

Best of Breed 10:30 AM
Best Puppy

        PLEASE NOTE:  ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE


    

    NEW AND EXCITING WAYS AND MEANS  ITEMS FOR 2003
  
 
  
 EACH ITEM WILL HAVE THE 2003 SPECIALTY LOGO DEPICTING
THE SAINT LOUIS ARCH AND RIVER FRONT, WITH A BOUVIER
JUMPING THROUGH THE ZERO OF THE 40TH ABDFC
ANNIVERSARY.
   
   
               
   
                
   
   
 
   ITEMS MAY BE ORDERED FOR SHIPMENT OR HOLD AT HOTEL
   
    FOR PICK UP UPON ARRIVAL.  ADD THE FOLLOWING FOR
   
    SHIPPING AND HANDLING: $1-$30 add $6.00,  $31-$50 add $8.00,
   
    $51-$75 add $10.00,  $76-$100 add $11.00   $101-$150 add $12.00
   
    Send requests to Bev or Stuart Riley  8114 Deerpath Lane  Waterloo, IL 62298
   
    Make checks payable (US funds) to ABDFC  

   
      
 Ways and Means  2003
 

DESCRIPTION                  COLORS SIZES COST
SP10 Port Authority Denim Shirt
 
100% Cotton, 6.5 oz.
  Patch pockets,
  button-down collars,
  tuck-in  tails
Faded Blue M,L,XL,2X,3X $40.00
 88031 North End Jacket
   Mid length, Full zipper,
  100% nylon lining,
  100% spun polyester,
  inside zippered security pocket,
  inside cell phone PDA pocket
Black,Blue,Red S,M,L,XL,2X,3X $65.00
88034 North End Fleece Vest
 
Full zipper,
  100% spun polyester, lining
  100% nylon taffeta,
  2 zippered welt pockets,
  inside cell phone PDA pocket
Black, Flint, Red M,L,XL,2X,3X $45.00
G1006 GEAR Fleece Pullover
 
100% Polyester micro fleece,
  Rib knit trim
Yellow, Red, Navy S,M,L,XL,2X,3X $45.00
 K420 Port Authority Polo Shirt
 
Pique knit, 7 oz, pre-washed,
  100% combed
  cotton ring spun yarn,
  3 buttons,
  welt collar and cuffs
Faded Blue, Red, Yellow M,L,XL,2X,3X $35.00
2030R  Fruit of the Loom Lofteez; Tee Shirt
  100% cotton,  6.1 oz
  seamless collar, double
  needle neck, sleeve &
  bottom hem
Red,

White

M,L,XL,2X,3X

4X

$20.00

 $20.00

 847 POLO Cap
 
Unstructured,
  pre-curved visors,
  washed Polo twill,
  adjustable Velcro closure
Red one size fits all $20.00
776 Coffee Cup, 11 oz Red N/A $8.00
F260 Hanes Sweat Shirt
90/10  cotton,  10 oz
Red, BlueStone, Light steel M,L,XL,2X,3X $35.00
Throw,                           
  
100% cotton machine
  wash & dry, 2.5 ply
  construction                
2003 LOGO
(large LOGO in 2003 color scheme)
48" X 70" * $55.00
 *PLEASE NOTE: $10.00  will go to the Bouvier  Health Foundation. You will have a $10.00 tax deduction.