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* News for 2012 National Specialty Show *
The 2012 National Specialty will be held on October 26, 2012 in Dixon CA.
Volunteers are needed to help with various committees such as trophies, advertising. If you are interested in working on the National Specialty, please contact Karla Davis for more details. You do NOT need to live in California to be able to help! Many jobs can be done via the internet and do not require you to be at the National.

Volunteers are needed

The 2012 Beauceron Calendar is still available while supplies last
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2013 BEAUCERON CALENDAR PHOTOS WANTED
Please look here for the calendar photo submission information

The ABC is the AKC Parent Club for the Beauceron and is the North American club recognized by the French  "Club des Amis Du Beauceron".

The American Beauceron Club is a membership association comprised of dedicated Beauceron fanciers. Its purpose is to ensure the proper education of the public about the Beauceron, furthering the advancement and integrity of the breed, and providing a forum for fellow enthusiasts to share their experiences, knowledge and love for their dogs.

Due to their great versatility, Beaucerons are utilized in a variety of areas. They are an eager and willing worker, whose intelligence and obedience, make them an extremely versatile and superior working dog. Today's Beauceron is being used much in the same fashion as the German Shepherd dog in this country. While still tending sheep and cattle, the Beauceron is utilized for military and police work, Search & Rescue, handicapped assistance work, canine sports such as Agility, French Ring, Schutzhund, Obedience, Tracking, Skijoring, and of course as a family companion.

The 2012 Calendar is now available for $7.00 USD while supplies last
Please use this Order Form

2013 BEAUCERON CALENDAR PHOTOS WANTED

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• PHOTO DEADLINE: The deadline for the calendar submissions is June 1, 2012 at Midnight.
• Please label each print and digital file with the dog’s name.
• For each photo submitted, include the dog’s full name, call name, and owner’s full name in your correspondence.
• If the dog is a rescue, adopted, or if it is a photo in memoriam, please include that information in your correspondence.
• If a professional photographer is used, please include the name of the photographer.  A formal release for publication must be submitted to the Calendar Committee before judging begins.
• Send emails to the Ways and Means Committee and put “Beauceron calendar” as the subject.
• Send via postal mail to: Beauceron Calendars ℅ Sue Traver, 29565 Millbury Rd., Millbury, OH 43447.
• Please limit photo entry to EIGHT photos per household… select your very best!
• Photos not chosen for the calendar may be used for publication in The Beauceron Bulletin or for other ABC projects.

DIGITAL PHOTOS:

• Digital pictures should have been taken at the highest resolution setting, and should be saved in jpeg format. Please do not reduce the picture or the file size before sending them. It may be necessary to send the photos in several different emails. 35MM PRINTS:  

• Do NOT scan your picture.  This has to be an original print, not a reproduction (i.e. you scanned it in and then printed it out on a photo printer).
• If your processed prints come with a CD, please send a copy of the CD and include a note identifying which photos are being submitted and include the requested identifying information as noted above.
• Reprints should be made from negatives rather than scanned photos that are commonly made by the photo reprint machines.  It is suggested that you send a copy since previously some photos have been damaged in the mail.   
• Pictures will be returned at the completion of the project, if a SASE was included with the submission.    

PICTURE COMPOSITION:

• All pictures should be in color, although black & white’s will be considered.
• Photos may be submitted in landscape or portrait configurations.
• Picture should be in focus, uncluttered, no red-eyes.
• Picture preferably taken at dog's eye level.
• Pictures can be close-ups of head or body shots.
• Please do not include people unless necessary as part of the activity.
• We are looking for a wide variety in subject matter i.e. playing, nature settings, herding, obedience, agility, Schutzhund [no bite photos please], tracking, SAR, etc.
• Dogs don't have to be centered in a picture in order for a picture to be well composed.  They also don't have to be close-ups, as long as the dog(s) is/are clearly visible and balanced with the surroundings (i.e. a dog herding).

LEGALITIES and COPYRIGHT:  
Copyrighted material MAY be acceptable if received with a signed written statement (on professional stationary if appropriate) approving the use of the photo.  The phone number of the copyright holder must be included.  Any questions or comments, please contact the Calendar Committee Chair

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