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Upcoming A Match!

A specialty Sanctioned A Match for Beaucerons only--a precursor to the club holding a specialty show is being held on September 20, 2008 at Purina Farms, 200 Checkboard Drive, Gray Summit, MO.

Beauceron champions of record can not enter the match, but any other Beauceron may enter--even dogs with majors may enter or dogs who are not yet Champions of Record. Beauceron champions of records should plan to attend and take advantage of a 3-day cluster at the wonderful Purina Farms site to campaign their dogs and support the young dogs. Below are the breed clubs sponsoring the events for each day and the Purina Farm website.

The A Match will take place 30 minutes after the Best in Show on Saturday Only regular classes can be offered i.e., 6-9 puppy; 9-12 puppy; Bred By; 12-18 months; Open and Novice. No non-regular class can be offered. Professional handlers are permitted, but no junior showmanship. There will be a Best of Breed and Best of Opposite.

"A" Match Premium
Advertising Information
Entry Form

St. Louis Dog Breeders Association, Inc.
Gray Summit MO, Sunday, September 19, 2008

Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club, Inc
Gray Summit MO, Saturday, September 20, 2008

Jefferson County KC of Missouri, Inc.
Gray Summit MO, Sunday, September 21, 2008

http://www.purina.com/events/dogs/farms/schedule.aspx

**** Please take these opportunities to support the American Beauceron
Club and more importantly, the Breed you love! ****

The ABC Annual Club Meeting will be held in conjunction with the "A" Match on Saturday September 20, 2008, 30 minutes following the Best in Show judging for the "Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club" dog show in Gray Summit, MO. All members in good standing are invited to attend. For more information, please contact the Club Secretary.

Meeting Agenda

2008 JOURNEE UPDATE - As the minimum entries were not received by the 6/30/08 deadline, the 2008 Journee is officially canceled; however, French critique and judging along with many other exciting events are available to the Beauceron at phenomenal prices courtesy of our cousin, the Briard.

	2008 RASSEMBLEMENT THE GATHERING

It is with great pleasure the American Beauceron Club announces the Briard Club of America is inviting the Beauceron to participate in their 2008 Rassemblement hosted at The Drawbride Inn in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky is 6 hours east of Gray Summit, Missouri, site of our Beauceron A Match on Saturday, 9/20 and a 3-Day AKC Cluster. We encourage all Beauceron fanciers to attend both the A Match and RASS.

Mr. Lin Montenot, a Beauceron judge and son of the judge the Beauceron Montenot Challenge is named after will be judging this year's event. M. Montenot is very excitied to be evaluating both Briards and Beaucerons.

The French Critiques for the Beauceron by Mr. Lin Montenot will take place on Monday, September 22nd - Tuesday, September 23rd for Dogs & Bitches in the following Classes:

Bébé (3-6 mos); Puppy (6-9 mos); Débutant (9-12 mos); Jeune¹(12-18 mos); Intermédiaire¹(15-24 mos); Ouverte¹(15 mos and up); Travail²(15 mos and up working); Vétéran³(8 years and up); Companion (any altered dog or bitch)

The judging for Meilleur de Race du Rassemblement (Best of Breed) for the Beauceron will take place Tuesday evening, September 23rd in the Ballroom of the Drawbridge Inn.

Cost for Entry is only: Adult=$34.00; Puppy=$29.00; Additional dog (minimum of 2)=$29.00! The ABC is picking up the additional $10.00 surcharge for ALL Beauceron entries so members and non-members may enter at Briard prices.

Closing is August 31, 2008 for entries to appear in the Show Catalogue with photo, if photo submitted with entry by the Closing. All dogs entered in the RASS must have a photo submitted prior to entering the Ring for their Critique. You may also have a digital photo of the dog taken at the RASS site, if you prefer, at your cost. Day of Show entries are permitted to RASS for an additional $5.00/dog.

BCA NATIONAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS OPEN TO BEAUCERONS

http://www.briardclubofamerica.org/Nationals/2008/index.html

DATES	EVENTS	PREMIUMS/ENTRY FORMS
Friday, September 19 - Sunday, September 21	AKC All-Breed Agility Trial	Agility Premium
Monday, September 22	Agility Working Clinic⁴	Clinic Entry
Monday, September 22 - Tuesday, September 23	Rassemblement Evaluations	Rassemblement Entry
Tuesday Evening, September 23	Judging for Best of Breed of 2008 Rassamblement
Tuesday, September 23	Herding Tests (HT/PT/Instinct)	Herding Premium
Wednesday, September 24	ATTS Temperament Test
Thursday, September 25	Health Clinic—CERF, DNA, Microchip, Cardiac Test
Thursday, September 25	Puppy Match
Thursday, September 25	CGC/TDI Tests

¹ It is up to the owner to decide which class is best for their dog depending upon their dog’s maturity.
² Dogs & Bitches entered in Travail Class must provide proof of their working titles.
³Spayed or neutered is allowed in Vétéran Class.
⁴ Agility clinic being offered to Beaucerons at Briard prices.

The ABC would like to thank the BCA Board, RASS Chair, Show Chair, Show Chair Assistant, and the many BCA National volunteers who have welcomed us, traded oh-so many emails and provided us with a wealth of information and assistance.

We strongly encourage all Beauceron fanciers, both ABC members and non-members to take advantage of this wonderful program of events offered at incredible prices and a lovely, central, indoor location.

We hope to see you at the A MATCH and RASS!

LOBSTER DINNER

Beauceron folks staying around until Wednesday, 9/24 are invited to join a Lobster Dinner being provided by Marsha Clamp. For several years now, Marsha picks up the lobsters in Massachusetts on Tuesday afternoon and then makes a B-line to the BCA National.The lobsters are cooked in the parking lot in turkey fryers. Please pass the word on to everyone. If anyone is interested and can bring a turkey fryer that's all the better.

Cost is based on the going price for the lobsters and in the past has been $20-$25 per lobster.

Marsha is trying to get a count asap. Anyone interested should contact Marsha directly .

HOTEL INFORMATION                                                             http://www.briardclubofamerica.org/Nationals/2008/hotel.html

The Drawbridge Inn and Convention Center                           http://www.drawbridgeinn.com/
2477 Royal Drive
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-2800 / (800) 354-9793

The Briard Club of America has a block of rooms until August 18, 2008. Rooms remaining unbooked after August 18, 2008 will be released and will only be available at the full rate. When making your reservations, be sure to mention the BCA National Specialty as that is how you will receive our special rate. You may make reservations directly with the hotel at 859-341-2800 or -800-354-9793. Be sure and mention the Briard Club of America when making your reservations.

The room rate for two people is $89. There is a limit of 4 dogs per room.

TROPHY SPONSORSHIP

We are looking for members or businesses that would be willing to donate money for our 2008 Rassamblement. ABC members may sponsor specialty trophies with the exception of BOB which is sponsored by the BCA. Your name, kennel name or memorial will be listed in the catalog with the sponsored trophy.

Want to sponsor an ABC Trophy? Please contact: the ABC Secretary.

$65 - Meilleur Mâle du Rassemblement (Best Male)
$65 - Meilleure Femelle du Rassemblement (Best Female)
$40 - Meilleur Chiot du Rassemblement (Best Puppy) - Sponsored - Thank you
$40 - Meilleur Vétéran du Rassemblement (Best Veteran) - Sponsored - Thank you
$40 - Meilleur Companion du Rassemblement (Best Companion) - Sponsored - Thank you

VOLUNTEERS                                        http://www.briardclubofamerica.org/Nationals/2008/volunteers.html

BCA and ABC NEED YOUR HELP!

It is easy and a great way to meet people. Please help make this year's event a success and participate in the beginning of what we hope will become a recurring, grand tradition between our two breeds.

To sign up to help translate for M. Montenot contact:          RASS Chair, Jeanne Lorange            (Note: translators get a free room courtesy of BCA)
To sign up to help at any of the BCA events contact:          Holly Dundore
To sign up to help with ABC Merchandise table contact:    Sue Traver

ADVERTISING http://www.briardclubofamerica.org/Nationals/2008/rassad.html

Honor your Briard, Beauceron and this historic event with a catalog ad. Present your past, present and future in the Rass catalog.Ads will be accepted until Aug 31, 2008. Ads can be sent email or hard copy.

Click on the link to the right for more information.

2009 BEAUCERON CALENDAR
PHOTOS WANTED

The deadline for the calendar submissions has been moved back to September 1, 2008 at midnight
Please note that both Landscape and Portrait photos are now being accepted.
For more information, please see our Merchandise Page.

ABC Breed Rescue

For more information on the ABC Breed Rescue, and a list of any available dogs, please see our Rescue page.

Full AKC Recognition

The AKC board voted in its August board meeting to fully recognize the Beauceron. The breed moved into Herding Group on June 27, 2007 and is now eligible to compete in the regular classes.

Additional dates are:

March 1, 2007: registration for the Beauceron moved from FSS to Full Registration.

February 28, 2010: open registry for the Beauceron will close after this date.

Attention AKC Judges/Study Groups: Please contact our Judges' Education Committee at judgesed@beauce.org if you would like to arrange for a breed seminar on the Beauceron.