Back to Basics is the first step of an ongoing education initiative provided in collaboration with the Members Education and Health Committees. At the 2012 Arizona National Specialty a panel of Club member-breeders will answer questions, submitted to them in advance, in order to familiarize you with our Breed. Some sample questions are:

Why you decided to breed your PBGV?
What is your opinion of the value of health clearances on the breeding pair?
Did you keep pups from your first litter?

Member Education and Health Committees invites you to this gathering. Consider what you would like to ask the panel and – join us.

Helen Ingher, Chairman, pbgv@charlen.com & Linda Murray – Health Committee

Grooming Seminar
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 1 to 3 p.m.

“How to groom your Pet and Show Dog” Live demonstrations by Robyn Wallis and Janice Hayes. Tips from the experts on how to present your dog in the show ring, and tips on how to keep your pet healthy and happy with regular grooming. This is free for everyone, please use registration form so we have some idea of attendance.

Suzanne Douglass, suzannedouglass@trappings-az.com

Judges' Education Seminar by Breeder/Judge, Nick Frost

Friday, March 9, 2012, 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
$20 charge.

Open to all who aspire to judging the PBGV. Nick will conduct a Power Point Presentation, outlining the character and conformation of the PBGV, along with a comparison with the GBGV (Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen), showing the distinct differences.

Kitty Steidel, ksteidel@aol.com

Canine Reproduction Seminar By Dr. Gabor Vajda

Friday, March 9, 2012, 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Seminar ONLY or Seminar & Buffet for $27

Dr. Vajda has spoken to many local, national and international groups on various subjects including Canine Reproduction, Infertility and Canine Semen Freezing. SEE Bio

Health & CGC Clinics

Thursday, March 8, 2012, 1 to 3 p.m.
Philip Wilt, Chair, phil@hobsonfab.com

DNA Blood Draws by Dr. Karen Orr, Bark Avenue Veterinary Clinic

CERF & Gonioscopy Eye Exams by Arizona Eye Care for Animals. $40 per dog

CGC $15 per dog (no limit)

Auction/Raffle

Cathy Craft, PBGVBUS@aol.com

Your new and gently used PBGV items are needed for the 2012 National Auction.

If possible, send your donations to: Trappings Inc., Arizona Design Center, 7350 N. Dobson Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Please do not ship after February 28th. If you bring your donations to Mesa, they must be brought to the auction room no later than 10 AM on the day of the Regional.

Phone bids will be accepted for selected live auction items.

Questions should be directed to the auction chairs, Pam Helmer, celestialpetits@atlanticbb.net or Stephanie Holoubek stephch2@bellsouth.net

DVD Sale

Vickie Willmann, tvlwill@aol.com

Watch some of the nation's top PBGVs. Own a piece of PBGV history that you can go back to years from now and see the PBGVs of 2012. Watch dogs move over and over again, in slow motion if you want. See what certain kennels or stud dogs are producing, check out grooming styles, or enjoy watching a bunch of PBGVs having fun in the ring. DVDs are fully narrated with information on each dog. (Notes: DVDS are not returnable except for replacement due to a technical problem. These DVDs are “region-free” and are compatible with just about any DVD player or computer all over the world.)

#1 Conformation Set – This set includes Puppy and Veterans Sweepstakes, judged by Mrs. Mike Williquette. See some of the cutest puppies, young adults, and top ranked PBGV specials along with the Veterans so happy to be back in the show ring again. You will see Junior Showmanship and all of the regular conformation classes along with the following non regular classes: Veterans, Hunt class, Stud Dog & Brood Bitch, 3 Generation, and Pack. Included will be an interview with National judge Mrs. Kitty Steidel. ($35 pre-order, $45 after the show. Postage is included for US & Canada orders. Add $10 for International orders.)

#2 National Obedience and Rally Set – This set will include regular and non regular classes in Obedience and Rally. Watch healing, retrieving, directed jumping and scent discrimination in Obedience. In Rally watch owners and their dogs complete a course with sings providing instructions on skills for the team to perform. (15 pre-order, $20 after the show. Postage included for US and Canada orders. Add $10 for International orders.)

#3 Reproduction Seminar Set – This year's seminar set will be presented by Dr. Gabor Vajda on Canine Reproduction. Dr. Vajda has spoken to many local, national and international groups on various subjects including Canine Reproduction, Infertility and Canine Semen Freezing. The question and answer session after the seminar will also be included in this DVD set. ($20 pre-order, $25 after the show. Postage included for US and Canada orders. Add $10 for International orders.)

#4 Complete Set – All three of the above DVD sets. Order the Complete Set for great savings off the individual prices. Take advantage of the pre-order price today and save even more. ($60 pre-order, $70 after the show. Postage included for US and Canada orders. Add $10 for International orders.)

#5 YouTube Clips – After ordering one of the sets above, you will be eligible to purchase a YouTube clip of your dog! The clip will include any time your dog was in the ring up to 10 minutes. You will be able to email the URL link to friends and family, your dog’s breeder, imbed the clip on your personal website, post to Facebook, etc. Show pictures are great, but to be able to show off movement and ring presence or just how cute your puppy is, can be a zillion times better! Don’t miss out on this new and exciting video service. ($25 pre-order, $30 after the show. Clip must be ordered by April 6, 2012)

Logo Items for Sale

Jo Quintenz, Chair, jquintenz@earthlink.net

Logo items will be ordered in January 2012; DEADLINE for preorders 2/26/12. We recommend pre-orders to insure you receive items requested. There will be a small inventory for sale at the show. Items picked up at the show will not incur shipping charges. To see items, Click Here

Agility

Tuesday, March 6^th & Wednesday, March 7, 2011
Coffee and homemade pastries will be available at the site @ no charge

Meals

Kathy Zavodjancik, Chair, 602-920-0665, PBGVLVR@aol.com

Welcome Party

Welcome Party – Complimentary Hors D ‘Oeuvres, Cash Bar
Thursday, March 8, 2012 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Final Banquet

Saturday, March 10, 2012 6:30 pm to 10 p.m.
All Menus at $35.00 per person

Dinner Selections
All Dinners include Salad, Dessert, Coffee and Iced Tea
And Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls and Butter

1. Duet Plate: Petit Filet Mignon/Chicken Supreme

Chicken Breast with Chardonnay Cream Sauce
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

2. Grilled New York Steak

With Port Wine Sauce
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

3. The Saguaro

Cactus Chicken with Roasted Chili Pepper
Melted Havarti Cheese, Sweet Corn Butter Sauce
Tomatillo Rice

4. Basil Salmon

Pan Seared and Served with a Balsamic Demi-Glaze
Wild Rice Pilaf
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

5. Vegetarian Option

Tossed Garden Salad with Ranch and Italian Dressings

Pasta Primavera

Garlic Bread

Buffet Dinner Following Health Seminar By Dr. Vajda

Friday, March 9, 2012; $27.00 per person

South of the Border

Tossed Mixed Greens with Pepper-Jack Cheese
Sweet Pepper, and Red Onions, Julienne Jicama
Fresh Cilantro and Honey-lime Vinaigrette
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter with Honey Yoghurt’
Tri-Colored Tortilla Chips, Fire Roasted Salsa
Guacamole, Sour Cream & Chili con Queso

Baked Cheese Enchiladas & Crisp Beef Chiminchangas

Live Fajita Action Station to include:

Marinated Beef, Chicken & Shrimp with
Sweet Peppers, Onions and Soft Flour Tortillas

Caramel Flan, Cinnamon-Chocolate Mousse with Churros & Sopapillas
Coffee & Iced Tea

Box Lunch Selections

Pre-ordered and available for Thursday March 8, Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10, 2012.

Deli Sandwich

$16.00 per person

1.Choice of: Ham, Smoked Turkey or Roast Beef

Potato Salad
Whole Fresh Fruit
Homemade Cookie
Beverage

2.Choice of Chicken Salad, Egg Salad or Tuna Salad

Pasta Salad
Whole Fresh Fruit
Chocolate Brownie

Other

Parade of Title Holder:

Please include on registration form: dog's registered name, call name, Parade 100 Word write-up of your Title Holder

Champions of the Heart:

Please include on registration form: dog's registered name, call name, 100 Word write-up. Contact: Gabi Copeland, moonlakeaz@cox.net

Reserve Ringside Seating:

Reserve your place ringside for all national and regional competition and take home your own personalized chair with show logo. DEADLINE: 2/26/2012. Shipping can be arranged at show for additional cost. Specify the name to be added on registration form. Cost: $50

Questions to:
Jo Quintenz, Chair, jquintenz@earthlink.net

Marked Catalog:

Barbara Flowers, chair, weiniedox@netscape.net
$30 (outside US $35)

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