Events for 2008
"Pedigree indicates what the animal should be; conformation indicates what the animal appears to be; but performance indicates what the animal actually is."
- Unknown
~It's all about the dogs~
This page was last updated: March 18, 2008
AKC Code of Sportsmanship
PREFACE: The sport of purebred dog competitive events dates prior to 1884, the year of
AKC’s birth. Shared values of those involved in the sport include principles of sportsmanship.
They are practiced in all sectors of our sport: conformation, performance and companion.
Many believe that these principles of sportsmanship are the prime reason why our
sport has thrived for over one hundred years. With the belief that it is useful to periodically
articulate the fundamentals of our sport, this code is presented.
• Sportsmen respect the history, traditions and integrity of the sport of purebred dogs.
• Sportsmen commit themselves to values of fair play, honesty, courtesy, and vigorous
competition, as well as winning and losing with grace.
• Sportsmen refuse to compromise their commitment and obligation to the sport of purebred
dogs by injecting personal advantage or consideration into their decisions or behavior.
• The sportsman judge judges only on the merits of the dogs and considers no other factors.
• The sportsman judge or exhibitor accepts constructive criticism.
• The sportsman exhibitor declines to enter or exhibit under a judge where it might
reasonably appear that the judge’s placements could be based on something other than
the merits of the dogs.
• The sportsman exhibitor refuses to compromise the impartiality of a judge.
• The sportsman respects the AKC bylaws, rules, regulations and policies governing the
sport of purebred dogs.
• Sportsmen find that vigorous competition and civility are not inconsistent and are able to
appreciate the merit of their competition and the effort of competitors.
• Sportsmen welcome, encourage and support newcomers to the sport.
• Sportsmen will deal fairly with all those who trade with them.
• Sportsmen are willing to share honest and open appraisals of both the strengths and
weaknesses of their breeding stock.
• Sportsmen spurn any opportunity to take personal advantage of positions offered or
bestowed upon them.
• Sportsmen always consider as paramount the welfare of their dog.
• Sportsmen refuse to embarrass the sport, the
American Kennel Club, or themselves while taking
part in the sport.
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2008
California
February 23 & 24
Silver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego
"Meet the Breed"
Del Mar Fair Grounds
Del Mar, CA
California
April 11, 12 & 13
Pet Expo
Costa Mesa, CA
North Carolina
April 11, 2008
You and your terrier are cordially invited to join us for the
5th Annual Jumper Classic April 11, 2008 for ARTC Russell Racing!
The races will be a part of opening ceremonies,
and will be held promptly from 6:30pm -7:00pm.
Please RSVP by March 11, 2008 so that we
may include your name on the participant list.
The American Russell Terrier Club will be providing a booth
to distribute educational materials about our breed and responsible dog ownership within our communities.
Event held at:
Charlotte Bobcats Arena
333 East Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28205
For more information contact:
Cathy Jo Long at: cathyjo@carolina.rr.com
704 888 2222
California
(tentative dates)
Soon
Fun Day, Seminars, Conformation
Colorado
May
Conformation & Fun Day in Colorado
September
Educational Events
N. & S. California
North Carolina
(Details soon)
Kentucky
Russell Terrier Specialty
(Details soon)
California
October
Sacramento area, CA
California
Nov 1 & 2
Annual Russell Tussell
American Russell Terrier Club, Inc.
~Established 1995~
AKC Designated Parent Club for the Russell Terrier
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