Anyone who is on any APBT lists or discussion forums, and would be
able to share the following, I would appreciate it very much! Thank
you!

BIG SANCTIONED SHOW -- Thanksgiving Weekend at the Johnson County
Sheriff's Posse Arena in Cleburne, TX. There will be conformation
shows on Saturday and Sunday but no weight pull. Please join us for a
fun and exciting weekend in this great indoor venue! It's November 24-
25.
Lone Star State club is holding the Saturday shows and the Heart of
Texas club is holding the Sunday shows.
We will be having Junior Handler (two age groups and two trophies),
Judges' Choice, Best Handler, People's Choice. This will be judged by
applause, so feel free to bring your bling, hats, costumes...
anything to give you an unfair advantage with the audience! .

Please download the flyer and map here - or you can see our full page
ad in the Gazette

http://www.lsspbc.com/events.html

Did I mention it's INDOORS? We held it here last year and it was
great. So much more comfortable.

Also non-food related vendors are welcome! We need raffle prize
donations. They can be sent to P.O. Box 278 Bedford, TX 76095-0278
or a club member can pick them up.

I have also included the info below for newcomers:

Don't worry about never having shown before. People are very friendly
and happy to help newcomers. There are no professional handlers at
ADBA shows!

Obedience training will help you handle your dog better, but if your
dog has never been shown, now is a good time to start. It's great
socialization for him and a bonding activity for the both of you. I
have seen many, many dogs who have never been shown before take home
ribbons and even trophies.

Bring to the show:
1. Your ADBA papers or show card with the birthdate, reg. number and
dog's name.
2. A secure buckle-type collar, 4 foot or shorter leash, and a crate.
3. Your dog should wear his rabies tag and ID tag. Carry the
vaccination records just in case of an emergency.
4. Food and water from home and dishes.
5. Cash - sanctioned entries are $18 each. Fun classes are of course
a nominal fee to help cover expenses.
6. Camping chairs - also dress in layers and prepare for extreme
weather. Bring snacks because it can be a long day (most clubs do
have food vendors though).

Please don't bring:
1. Puppies under 4 months old, or any dog who is not fully vaccinated.
2. Any dogs not entered in the days' events.
3. Anything that you wouldn't want your grandma to see you wear. Dog
fighting shirts are not allowed per ADBA rules. We usually have the
media and members of the general public at our shows.

Here are the classes in order. These are just the official classes
(for points). Clubs usually have "fun" classes such as Junior Handler
(for kids), Judges' Choice (whatever the judge would personally like
to have at his house, regardless of the ADBA standard), Best Red
Nose, etc. The clubs have these classes, and a raffle, at various
times.

OFFICIAL ADBA CONFORMATION POINT CLASSES:
Males 4-6 Mo.
Females 4-6 Mo.
Males 6-9 Mo.
Females 6-9 Mo.
Males 9-12 Mo.
Females 9-12 Mo.
Best Puppy - all 1st place winners of puppy classes compete
Champions Class (will be held only if ADBA minimum # of entrants is
met - this is for dogs who are Champions already).
Males 12-18 Mo.
Females 12-18 Mo.
Males 18-24 Mo.
Females 18-24 Mo.
Males 2-3 Years
Females 2-3 Years
Males 3-5 Years
Females 3-5 Years
Males 5 Years and older
Females 5 Years and older
Best of Show - All first place winners of adult classes and the Best
Puppy compete. From this group the judge chooses:
Best of Opposite Sex - best dog to the opposite sex of best of show

Here is the ADBA Conformation Standard. The dog who best fits the
standard is Best of Show:
http://www.adbadog.com/p_pdetails.asp?fpid=32&pg=32

That's all I can think of right now. If anyone has any questions,
please feel free to ask!
-Laura
Show Secretary
Lone Star State Pit Bull Club