BORDER TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA
2005 NATIONAL SPECIALTY

INFORMATION PACKAGE

June 6th through 11th, 2005

Conformation, Obedience, Junior Showmanship and Seminars, Host Hotel - Holiday Inn Six Flags, Eureka, Missouri

Agility and Earthdog - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, Missouri (10 Miles West of Host Hotel)

Tracking - Sullivan Regional Airport & Industrial Park, Sullivan, Missouri (41 Miles West of Host Hotel)

ALL EVENTS OUTDOORS

USE OF FLEXI-LEADS PROHIBITED

The use of flexi-leads is prohibited in the event area at Purina Farms and Sullivan Regional Airport & Industrial Park, and within show precincts at the Host Hotel. The show precincts are within 50 feet of the ring perimeter. This area will be clearly marked. Also a map of the hotel grounds available from the front desk at check in will indicate the Show Precincts.

Specialty Committee

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Hotel Reservations and Information

HOST HOTEL:
Holiday Inn at Six Flags, Eureka, MO.
PH: (800) 782-8108, (636) 938-6661
Ask for Crystal Smith when making reservation.
Rate: One to four persons -- $119.00 per night, plus tax Dog fee: One time $25.00 fee per room, limit 6 dogs per room.
PLEASE NOTE CUT OFF DATES FOR SPECIAL ROOM RATE:
March 01, 2005 - 50% of remaining rooms will be released
April 15, 2005 - all remaining rooms will be released.
Deposit: Host Hotel requires a deposit of the first night stay, due 1 month prior to event, which is non-refundable if cancellation should occur within 2 weeks prior to arrival.

ALTERNATE HOTEL
Best Western Diamond Inn, Gray Summit, MO
PH: (636) 742-3501
Room Rate for one to four persons: $79.00 a night plus tax
Ask for Kim Lewis if room rate not offered
Deadline for reserved rate: April 15, 2005
This is the facility used in 2001 and is approximately 10 minutes drive to the Holiday Inn.

BOOK EARLY! Both facilities anticipate being full due to 4 All Breed Shows on the weekend at Purina Farms, June 3rd through 6th, prior to the start of the BTCA National Specialty. It is also high season at Six Flags.

PLEASE NOTE: The BTCA Room Policy and the Holiday Inn Room Policy will be in effect and strictly enforced. Rooms may be subject to joint inspection by Hotel Staff. We recommend that you examine your room on check in and if you see any damage that might subsequently be attributed to your dog(s), please report it to a member of the Hotel Staff as soon as possible.

IT PAYS TO PICK UP

Fellow exhibitors, the Holiday Inn Six Flags together with its partner Best Western are offering a free hotel room or a week's RV parking the week of the National specialty. The host hotel and its partner will assess our exhibitors' ability to stoop and scoop. At the Awards Banquet, once we receive a successful assessment from the hotel, the names of registered guests will be put into the hat and the winner announced. The winner will receive either one night's free accommodation at the host hotel or its partner's hotel, depending on where the guest was registered or free RV parking while at the Host Hotel.

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RV Information and Reservations

RV PARKING ON-SITE (TWO SITES) June 2, 2005 thru June 11, 2005

Host Hotel Events: There is RV parking next to ringside at the Host Hotel for 20 motor homes (first come, first served). No hook-up for water, electric or waste disposal. The Host Hotel does not permit tent camping. There will be porta potties at ringside and water available. Arrangements can be made for pump out. RV parking $10 per night. (Max. 10 nights. $100)

Purina Farm Events (Agility & Earthdog): There is unlimited RV parking at Purina Farms with electrical hookup. $10 per night

Please complete the reservation form and mail with check (payable to BTCA) as soon as possible to:
Larry Greene, 14550 Ridge Road, Summerdale, AL 36580-4264
E-mail: lagreene@gulftel.com
Tel: 260-637-6126 (home)
cell 251-978-6082 office 251-955-5213

ALTERNATIVE CAMPGROUNDS
There are two full facilities campgrounds within 2 miles of the Host Hotel:
Jellystone Campground 636-938-5925,
KOA Campground 636-257-3018,

PLEASE NOTE: This is the high season for Six Flags and the campgrounds fill early.

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Specialty Schedule
(unless specified otherwise, all events are at the Host Hotel)

Sunday, June 05
BTCA Board Meeting,
BTCA Presenters Seminar Training Program 4-7 p.m.,

Monday, June 06
BTCA Tracking Test - Cathy Hawkins & Jane Kline (Sullivan Regional Airport)
CERF and Cardiac Clinics, AKC DNA & Microchip Clinics, DNA Blood Draw Clinic, Health Seminars

Tuesday, June 07
BTCA Sweepstakes - Lisa Connelly, Bahama, NC
BTCA Obedience - James Ham & Virginia Kinion
Gateway Riverboat Cruise w/ Buffet Dinner (Downtown St. Louis)

Wednesday, June 08
Breed Seminar - Bob Naun,
Start of BTCA Conformation Classes - Jane Parker, (Conundrum) Leicestershire, ENGLAND,
Jr. Showmanship - Larry Adams,
Parade of Honor, BBQ Dinner, Annual Meeting

Thursday, June 09
BTCA Conformation Classes (completion) - Jane Parker
Awards Banquet and Auction

Friday, June 10
BTCA Agility - Karen Winter (Purina Farms)
BTCA Earthdog - IQ Blue Sandrock, JE Greg Francis,
SE Russ Wischover, ME Jo Ann Frier-Murza (Purina Farms)

Saturday, June 11
BTCA Agility - Keith Harold (Purina Farms)
BTCA Earthdog - IQ Russ Wischover, JE Blue Sandrock,
SE Jo Ann Frier-Murza, ME Greg Francis (Purina Farms)

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Premium List Information

Premium Lists for the Specialty Events (Agility, Obedience, Sweepstakes, Conformation, & Earthdog) will be mailed by Diane Heldebrant to all BTCA members and Regional Club members where information was provided.
If you do not receive a premium list or require additional copies, please contact Diane at 919-567-3165 badgerbane@juno.com.

PLEASE NOTE: Tracking premium lists will be mailed on request only. Contact Jo Ann Wolf to request a tracking premium list

MAIL ENTRIES TO:
Conformation & Obedience	Diane Heldebrant 6208 Burt Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 Tel & Fax: 919-567-3165 E-mail: badgerbane@juno.com NOTE: Early Closing Date - Thursday, May 12, 2005
Earthdog Tests	Jackie McLean 1820 Eden Plains Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-516-4348 E-mail: jmclean@cwo.com Closing Date - Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Agility Tests	June Ebert 8308 N Greenwood Ave, Tampa, FL 33617-6808 Tel: 813-983-1997 E-mail: Astibug@msn.com NOTE: Early Closing Date - Thursday May 5, 2005
Tracking Test	Jo Ann Wolf 11106 Blossom Bell Drive, Austin, TX 78758-4216 Tel: 512-834-4278 E-mail: hobnob@texas.net Closing Date -Monday, May 23, 2005
NOTE: Entries for Earthdog, Agility and Tracking MUST be mailed to the event secretaries NOT Diane Heldebrant. See above closing dates.
For Rolla Missouri & Mississippi Valley premium lists, please contact: Jack Onofrio Dog Shows P.O. Box 25764, Oklahoma City, OK, 73125.

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Deadline Summary

Tuesday, March 01, 2005
First deadline for reserved block at Host Hotel

Friday, April 15, 2005
Final deadline for reserved block at Host Hotel

Thursday, May, 05, 2005
Agility Entries close

Monday, May 09, 2005
Catalog Advertising

Thursday, May 12, 2005
Conformation & Obedience Entries close
T-Shirt Orders
River Boat Cruise, BBQ Reservations
Awards Banquet & Other Meals Reservations
Health Seminars
OFA Cardiac, CERF, DNA and Microchip Clinics
Trophy Fund Donations to appear in Specialty catalog

Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Earthdog Entries close

Monday, May 23, 2005
Tracking Entries close

Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Deadline for receipt of shipped items for the Auction

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Catalog Advertising

Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Earthdog, or the couch! No matter where your BTs shine, the 2005 Specialty Catalog is the place to showcase your dogs, your kennel or to simply send best wishes

DEADLINE: May 09, 2005

Full Page (4.5 x 7-1/2 inches) = $40 + $12 per photo (2 photos max.)
Half Page (4.5 x 3-3/4 inches) = $25 + $12 per photo (1 photo max.)
Business Cards = $15

Please send original photographs with your advertising copy. All photographs should be clearly marked with your name and address. Please include an email address or phone number so you may be reached if we have any questions. Also enclose a self-addressed stamped mailer so we can return your photographs

Electronic files will not be accepted

Make checks payable to BTCA and mail with Advertising Copy to:
Diane Heldebrant,
6208 Burt Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Tel & Fax: 919-567-3165
E-mail: badgerbane@juno.com

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Specialty T-Shirts

Not everyone can go home from the Specialty with a ribbon, rosette or trophy but everyone can go home with a very "dapper" memento.

Don't delay!

Order your "Show Me Specialty" T-shirt featuring "Dapper Dan" today!
Deadline for ordering: May 12, 2005
Please use the Specialty Reservation/Order Forms in this package.
T-shirts are white "Beefy T's" with the logo in full color.
S-XL $19.00
XXL & XXXL $21.00
NOTE: T-shirt orders can be picked up at the Hospitality Suite.
If you are not arriving until Friday, June 10, t-shirt orders can be picked up at Joyce & Wayne Kirn's trailer in the RV Parking area at Purina Farms.

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River Boat Cruise, BBQ, Awards Banquet and Other Meals

Please print, complete and mail the Specialty Reservation/Order Forms in this package for all pre-ordered meals

Deadline for all meal reservation is: May 12, 2005

Tuesday, June 7th - River Boat Cruise
4:30 p.m. Leave Host Hotel for the St. Louis Gateway Arch Riverboat Dinner Cruise ($36 per person inclusive) by chartered bus ($10 additional fee) or by own transportation.
Boarding 5:30 p.m. at Gateway Arch Riverfront for a 2 ˝ hour cruise along the Mississippi while enjoying a sumptuous varied buffet. Cash bar.
Chartered buses will be available at 8:30 p.m. to take you back to the Host Hotel.

Wednesday, June 8th - 6:30 pm BBQ (6:00 p.m. Cash Bar)
Sit ringside at the Host Hotel and enjoy our parade of honor while dining on an All You Can Eat Mid-West BBQ comprised of chicken and pork steak ($26 per person inclusive).

Thursday, June 9th - 7:30 pm (7:00 p.m. Cash Bar) Award Banquet
In the Great Hall at the Host Hotel. Choice of New York Strip Steak or Chicken Cordon Bleu ($30 per person inclusive or $12.50 for Dino Nuggets, Children Age 3-10).

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Other Meals

Lunches at Purina Farms
Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 - Boxed lunches can be ordered by filling out the Specialty Reservation/Order Forms in this package.
Deadline May 12, 2005

There will be a complimentary continental breakfast Monday to Thursday in the Hospitality Suite at the Host Hotel. There will be a Chuckwagon (concession stand) made available Tuesday to Thursday by the Host Hotel at ringside for lunches.

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Judges Breed Study Group (Judges Seminar)

Wednesday June 8th - (no fee) (Time TBA)
Judges, owners and breeders are cordially invited to attend this seminar which is being facilitated by Bob Naun.

The BTCA actively encourages and supports judges' and breeders' education. The preservation of the Border Terrier as a working terrier depends on the entire fancy understanding all aspects of proper conformation. This illustrated seminar, designed to educate judges, carefully details the points of conformation which a Border Terrier needs to do its job. Here is your chance to learn the differences and commonalities between Border Terriers and other terrier breeds.

Certificate of Participation available to attending Judges. Please contact Bob Naun at 845-628-3059 or rjnaun@rcn.com to register

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BTCA Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, June 8th - (Time TBA)
This is your club, and the AGM is your opportunity to have a say in the decisions that will affect you as club members.

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Silent Auction

Thursday June 9th
We Need Your Good Stuff! - Our traditional Silent Auction will take place on the night of the Awards Banquet and we need lots and lots of Border art, memorabilia, dog supplies, toys and plain old-fashioned goodies to fill up those tables.

We're also looking for "Big Ticket" items for the Not-So-Silent portion of the auction, when our presenters make fools of themselves for the sake of breed education, health or welfare. We're determined to bring in more loot than ever before for our beloved BTs. Please start collecting items to donate to the event. Nothing is too big or too small, too silly or too staid!

You can mail your donated items directly to:
Jan Moore, 610 Saffron Court, Foristell, MO 63348

OR bring your items to the Specialty but please send a description of the item and your name, address and phone number to:
Lynn Looper at 4667 Petra Mill Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630-8332
or e-mail her at llooper1@msn.com.

Money raised by the auction goes to Border Terrier special needs such as Breed Education, health issues pertinent to the breed; welfare and/or rescue. With your help and generosity we can all make sure this year's event will go down in BTCA history!

Deadline for shipped items June 01, 2005
Contact Lynn for further information llooper1@msn.com 828-396-3986.

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BTCA Sponsored Health Seminar

Monday, June 6th 6:00pm
These important and timely seminars are being funded by the BTCA Health Fund and are free to Border Terrier enthusiasts.
Although there is no fee, registration is required, please use the Specialty Reservation/Order Forms in this package.

CECS/Border Terrier Cramping - A seminar by Mark Leichty DVM (Border Terrier breeder/owner), who has been coordinating research efforts on CECS for the past three years. He has been a source of information about this disorder to veterinarians and owners throughout the United States. He will be covering a wide range of all aspects of CECS. He will present some interesting new CD's, information on how we can recognize CECS, the hereditary aspect of CECS and what we as breeders can do about this disorder.

The Phenome Project - Liz Hansen, from the Animal Molecular Genetic Lab and accomplished breeder/owner/handler of Standard Schnauzers, will present information on the Phenome Project. The federally funded Canine Genome Project is near completion. The Canine Phenome Project is designed to collect and store DNA, plus detailed phenotype, or trait, information from dogs, and use this information along with the newly compiled genetic sequence information from the Genome project to identify markers for many traits of interest to dog owners, breeders, and trainers. Initially the project will target diseases of concern to fanciers.

Deadline May 12, 2005

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AKC DNA & Microchip Clinic

Monday, June 6th 9:00am - 4:00pm
The requirement for permanent identification for each dog is expanding.
DNA profiles positively identify an individual dog and are used for parentage documentation. Frequently used sires, and those where frozen or shipped semen is used, require that a DNA profile is on file. We can expect in the future that DNA profiles will be required for all breeding animals. DNA profiles ensure the integrity of our pedigrees.
$35 per dog to be paid day of clinic but please use the Specialty Reservation/Order Forms in this package to ensure we have enough swabs available;

Microchip, or other permanent identification, is now required by both OFA and CERF if the dog is to be entered in the AKC database. In addition, permanent ID will be required for any Border being entered into the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) database. The Canine Health Committee of the AKC Delegate body has suggested that where a microchipped dog has a DNA profile done after the chip is inserted, the chip data be entered in the DNA database. Thus a profiled dog only needs to be scanned in order to prove it is that dog.

$25 per dog for Microchip Clinic, (includes CAR application fee)
Please use the Specialty Reservation/Order Forms in this package.

Deadline May 12, 2005

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OFA Cardiac & CERF Clinics

Monday, June 6th 9:00am - 4:00pm
Don't miss this opportunity to have your dogs come closer to CHIC Certification. Please note that we require all participants in the CERF and Cardiac Clinic be permanently ID'ed.

OFA Cardiac Clinic - Dr. Debrah Fine from Columbia, MO $ 30 per dog (does not include OFA application fee - OFA offers Clinic Fees at a special price of $7.50/dog).

CERF Clinic - Dr. Ben Johnson from St. Louis, MO
$ 20 per dog (does not include CERF application fee)

The above clinics are being offered at a considerable savings.

Please use the Specialty Reservation/Order Forms in this package.

Deadline May 12, 2005.

Current requirements for CHIC Certification:
Annual CERF (to age 8); Cardiac OFA conducted by an ACVIM Accredited Cardiologist after the age of 12 months; Patella OFA conducted after the age of 12 months; Hip OFA conducted after the age of 24 months.

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FREE Blood Draw for DNA

Monday, June 6th 9:00am - 4:00pm
We are very excited to announce a FREE blood draw for DNA at no cost to BTCA or the participants.

The DNA from your dog can be stored indefinitely, and that storage is also free. It will be retained for future use when it might be needed for a variety of research projects, such as finding a genetic marker for a specific disorder.

All that is needed is a copy of your dog's pedigree, his registered name and number and a sample of blood.
We are taking reservations but drop-in's are welcome. However, those with reservations for a specific time, will be moved to the head of the line.

To make your reservation, please use the Separate DNA Blood Draw Clinic form in this package.
When filling in the form, the Research Project is BORDER TERRIER. The Litter ID Code is only used if there are multiple samples tied to one prominent dog. You can use a simple call name so it is easily recognized by the U of MO. However it is not critical if this is left blank.

The blood draw will move quickly if the forms are filled out in advance.
If you have missing data needed on the forms you will be asked to fax or email the missing information to the University of Missouri when you return home.

If the dog has any health issues you would like to report, please use the reverse of the form to provide an explanation.

If you have any questions, contact Kris Blake

Deadline for Advance Registrations, June 01, 2005.

FLASH! Participant's Draw
One ticket per dog, bring five dogs and you will receive five tickets
Prizes include books as well as two of Donna Shier's lovely kangaroo leashes

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AKC Junior Handler Program

In addition to the regular Junior Showmanship Classes (information in premium list), do not forget the AKC Junior Handler Program for juniors competing in agility, obedience and earthdog. Juniors are responsible for obtaining a JHC Number from the AKC prior to participation. They must also obtain and complete the necessary form and submit it to the judge under whom they qualified for signature. To be eligible for the program, juniors must have trained and handled the dog with which they are competing. Complete information on the program may be obtained from the AKC.

Just for Juniors

Genevieve Ridderhoff has very special events planned for Juniors:
*A Fun Match on Tuesday, June 7, for practicing skills
*An exciting trip to Six Flags (date to be determined).

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Trophy Fund

Our 2005 National Specialty promises to be one of the most outstanding ever. Volunteers from all over the U.S. and Canada are contributing their time and hard work to make our return to St. Louis truly a "Specialty to Remember"! You can be a part of the effort and show your support with your donation to the trophy fund. As a contributor, your name will appear in an upcoming issue of the Borderline and the 2005 Specialty Catalog.

Deadline for donations to be listed in the Specialty Catalog, May 12, 2005
(Donations received after May 12, 2005 will not be listed in the Catalog.)
You may use the Specialty Reservation/Order Forms in this package

Make checks payable to BTCA and mail to: Karen Fitzpatrick,
Trophy Chairman, 4966 W. 4000 N. Rd, Kankakee IL 60901

Click here to view the current list of Trophy Fund Donors

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Vendors

If you are interested in reserving concession space at the 2005 Specialty, please contact Kathy Echols at krechols@aol.com or by phone 573-874-2983.
Vendors who will be bringing RVs must fill out Specialty Reservation/Order Forms in this package. Please note there are limited RV spaces on a first come first served basis.

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Non-Specialty Events

Site for all breed shows: Purina Farms, Gray Summit, Missouri (10 Miles West of Host Hotel).
Superintendent: Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, P.O. Box 25764 Oklahoma City, OK, 73125 www.onofrio.com

Friday June 3rd
Rolla Missouri Kennel Club all breed show - Borders: Chris Levy

SUPPORTED ENTRY SHOWS

Saturday June 4th
Rolla Missouri Kennel Club all breed show - Borders: Phil Freilich

Sunday June 5th
Mississippi Valley Kennel Club all breed show - Borders: Allan Pepper

Monday June 6th
Mississippi Valley Kennel Club all breed show - Borders: James Ham

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Travel and Airport Information

For the purpose of travel arrangements, the area is served by the following airport:

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, St. Louis, MO (314-426-8000) (approx. 30 miles from Host Hotel) Served by all major airlines

  Car Rental Companies: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty and Payless
  Airport Limousine: Alton Limousine Service (1-800-946-0103) - 24-hour advance reservation required

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Weather Information

Early June in the St. Louis area can be pretty steamy, either from high heat or from torrential downpours. During the Specialty in 2001, the local Wal-Mart did a roaring trade in everything from rubber boots to tarpaulins and tank tops. Come prepared!
On-line weather information (5 day forecasts): www.weather.com

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Directions to Site

Host Hotel, Holiday Inn Six Flags, 4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO
I-44 FROM EAST OR WEST - Take Six Flags Exit, Exit 261. Take Six Flags Road to 4901 Six Flags Road.

Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO
I-44 FROM EAST OR WEST - Take Gray Summit exit (Hwy 100E). Turn north on Hwy.100E. Go approximately 1/2 mile to "MM" and turn left. There are small Purina signs on the corner. "MM" is a very winding road. Large vehicles use care. Entrance to the farm is about 1 mile on the left. There are large security gates.

Sullivan Regional Airport & Industrial Center
I-44 FROM THE EAST OR THE WEST - Take Sullivan Exit 225, Hwy. 185 East to Spring Bluff Road. Turn Left on Spring Bluff Road to Airport Road. Turn right on Airport Road.

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Emergency Information

Full information on Emergency Services, including directions, will be contained in the Exhibitor Package. In the unfortunate event of your requiring emergency services prior to picking up your Package, please keep the following information available:

Ambulance - TEL: 911 or Emergency Response of Eureka 636-394-2212
Fire - TEL: 911 or Emergency Response of Eureka 636-938-5505
Police - TEL: 911 or Police Department of Eureka 636-938-6600
Hospital (the "people" variety) - St. Joseph Hospital,
525 Couch Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122
TEL:314-966-1500 or 314-966-1528
Veterinarian - Eureka Veterinarian Clinic,
1415 West 5th Street, Eureka, MO 63025
TEL: 636-938-5070

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Area Attractions and Activities

AKC Dog Museum - Just 15 Miles East of the Host Hotel

Six Flags Family Fun Park - The Host Hotel is the gateway to Six Flags.

Wild Canid Survival and Research Center - A wolf sanctuary right in Eureka at Washington University's Tyson Research Center

World Bird Sanctuary, Castlewood Park, Valley Park - 9 Miles East of the Host Hotel

Grant's Farm - Wildlife Preserve 17 Miles East of the Host Hotel

Butterfly House, Chesterfield, MO - 19 Miles east of the Host Hotel

St. Louis Cardinal Baseball, Busch Stadium - 27 Miles east of the Host Hotel

Missouri Botanical Gardens - 17 Miles east of the Host Hotel

Meramec Caverns - 35 Miles west of the Host Hotel

There are many museums, art galleries and historical sites in the St. Louis area. Visit the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission website at: www.explorestlouis.com

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BORDER TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA, INC., ROOM RESPONSIBILITY POLICY

The BTCA has adopted the following rules in order to ensure that its members and their dogs will be welcome at hotels in the future. Any individual attending a BTCA sanctioned event and staying in a hotel, motel, inn or campsite/fairground has the responsibility of leaving that room or campsite exactly as found. This includes picking up after dogs on the grounds. Anyone who damages a room or campsite/fairground and does not report the damage to the hotel/campsite/fairground management, and make immediate restitution or arrangements to do so within a period of time agreed upon by the management, will be subject to any or all of the following actions by the BTCA Board of Directors.

1. May be banned from showing at the next BTCA sanctioned event(s).
2. May be subject to AKC sanctions.
3. Membership in the BTCA may be terminated and may not be allowed to be reinstated.

Damages shall be defined as:
1. Flea infestation, urine, defecation and/or any damage to hotel/campsite/ fairground property (walls, bedspreads, carpets, drapes, etc.)
2. Any verified complaint by the host hotel/campsite/fairground.
3. Any verified complaint by a BTCA member.

BTCA Room Regulations:
1. All dogs shall be crated and quiet when left alone in a room. Noisy dogs shall be quieted upon request, even if this means the owner/handler must stay in room with the dog.
2. Individuals will be expected to immediately report any damage by dogs or themselves to the hotel/campsite/fairground management, and to assume complete financial responsibility for those damages.
3. No bathing or grooming will be allowed in rooms. A grooming room will be available whenever possible.
4. Dogs are to be allowed on hotel furniture/beds ONLY if the furniture is covered with a protective covering provided by the owner/handler.
5. All owners/handlers will take preventative measures to assure that their dogs are free of fleas, mites, intestinal parasites and other communicable diseases prior to arriving at the hotel/campsite.

THIS POLICY WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SPECIALTY GUIDELINES AND BE REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PREMIUM LIST WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT SIGNING THE ENTRY FORM ALSO INSURES COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY. THE POLICY WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THE SPECIALTY PACKET MAILED TO MEMBERS AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED WITH SPECIALTY HOSPITALITY PACKETS. ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY.

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Holiday Inn - Six Flags - Room Responsibility Policy

IN ADDITION TO THE BTCA ROOM POLICY, THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES MUST ALSO BE ADHERED TO:
HOST HOTEL & ADDITIONAL HOTEL DOG SHOW GUIDELINES

Our goal at the Holiday Inn at Six Flags and Best Western is to provide a pleasant place for all guests. We want to be successful at hosting your dog show, and all dog shows, so that we can continue to hold similar events in the future.
Please help us by following the guidelines listed below. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions please contact a member of our management team. We hope that you enjoy your stay with us, and we look forward to serving you!

1) There will be a maximum of 6 dogs allowed per room.
2) The guest will be charged a one-time dog fee of $25.00 per stay. This fee applies to all guests. This fee is fixed, and will not change even if the guest stays one night or five nights. This fee is also non-refundable.
3) Dogs left unattended in a guest room must be in a crate. Plastic sheeting should be placed under each crate in the guest room area.
4) Hotel guest with dogs in the room need to use the special door hanger provided by the hotel. This hanger will leave instructions to the housekeeping staff. Housekeeping will not enter the room unless the doorhanger is present.
5) Housekeeping must be allowed to clean a guest room (with dogs) at least every two days. Guests who have special requests (i.e. a certain time of the day that the room will be vacant) can discuss them with the housekeeping staff upon arrival.
6) Owners/exhibitors should bring their own toweling for bathing the dogs. A daily inventory for missing or damaged towels will be taken. Any necessary charges will be applied to the guest.
7) Bathing and/or grooming of dogs in or right outside the guest room is not allowed. The hotel will impose a $100 penalty to anyone found grooming in this manner. The hotel has a grooming house on the grounds, which will be available for use. Grooming is not allowed on any sidewalks.
8) The individual guest will be responsible for any damage to a guest room or any hotel property. This includes, but not limited to, replacement cost for carpeting if odors or stains cannot be removed with traditional cleaning methods.
9) Dogs are to be leashed at all times when out of the guest room. 10) The hotel and the show committee will investigate any problem areas that are outlined above. Any guest not following the above guidelines will be asked to check out of the hotel without refund.
11) Dogs will not be allowed in the following public areas: the lobby, restaurant, lounge, fundome, and the respective hallways to the areas listed.
12) There will be a $100 fee for any removal of guest room furniture. All furniture must remain in the room at all times.
13) Extension cords are not allowed to be plugged in to rooms from a vehicle, trailer, or camper in the parking lot.

The following apply to the Holiday Inn guest room reservation policies:
A) Room assignment is at the discretion of the hotel. Special request, such as drive up rooms, will be granted on a first come first serve basis. This basis is in reference to the date the room was reserved, not the date the guest arrives.
B) Our hotel can not guarantee any special request. We will, however, try our best to meet your wishes.
C) The hotel may ask for a first nights stay deposit due one month prior. This deposit is refundable until 2 weeks prior to your event.

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Statement on Presentation of the Border Terrier
(Over Grooming and Coloring)

The Border Terrier Club of America, Inc. would like to make known its concern about and disapproval of the use of ANY kind of artificial enhancement on Border Terriers. The use of chalks, dyes, mousses, sprays, drugs, surgery or any procedure which alters mental or physical characteristics is prohibited by AKC Rules and is contrary to the essence of the Border terrier. We would like to remind everyone that the Border Terrier standard emphasizes that it is a natural, working breed and should be exhibited as such. We appeal to all breeders, owners, handlers, fanciers and approved judges to uphold and protect the integrity of the breed.
Thank you for your support.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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