September 2016 - PWDCA National Specialty - Monterey, CA
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The Portuguese Water Dog Club of Northern California is again hosting our National Specialty and has returned to lovely Monterey Bay, home of PWDCA Specialty 2000.
The venues will include the Monterey County Fair& Event Center for the majority of events (conformation, obedience, rally and agility) and the Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area, the PWDC for water located in Pleasanton, California (about 95 miles north of Monterey). Tracking will be held at Evergreen and West Valley Colleges in the San Jose area. Special Contact Information
Website: http://www.pwdcaspecialty.org/ Questions Specialty - 2016Specialty@gmail.com Questions Reservations - Kathy@pwdcaspecialty.org |
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pleasanton at the Club —September 22-24, 2016
- Unique Specialty online reservation link - Doubletree Hilton
- Call-in reservation #: (925) 463-8000 (indicate that you are with the PWD Group to get special rates)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel Monterey Bay-Seaside —September 23-30, 2016
- Unique Specialty online reservation link - Embassy Suites by Hilton
- Call-in reservation #: (800) 362-2779 (indicate that you are with the PWD Group to get our special rates)
Tentative Schedule of Events
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Friday, 9/23
Water Trial Practice Water Trial Committee Forum Saturday, 9/24 Water Trial (Day 1) Tracking Test - TDU/VST Sunday, 9/25 Water Trial (Day 2) Monday, 9/26 Agility (Day 1) Futurity/Maturity Breeder Education Seminar Welcome Beach Party |
Tuesday, 9/27
Agility (Day 2) Sweepstakes Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Community Canine (CGCA) Therapy Dog (TDI) Top Twenty Silent Auction Wednesday, 9/28 4-6 month Beginner Puppy Competition Class/Veteran Dogs Non-Regular Classes Rally Annual Meeting 25th Anniversary Party & Live Auction |
Thursday, 9/29
Class/Veteran Bitches Obedience OHA Gathering Friday, 9/30 Jr. Showmanship Bests Best of Breed Awards Dinner & Basket Raffle. |
Urban Tracking - Saturday, 9/24
For the first time Tracking Dog Urban (TDU) will be offered at a National Specialty along with Variable Surface Tracking (VST) to be held at Evergreen Valley College and West Valley College in the San Jose area on the Saturday before the main Specialty starts in Monterey. Especially if you are planning to be in the Superdog competition, be sure to get your dog Certified for TDU before entries close on September 7th.
For the first time Tracking Dog Urban (TDU) will be offered at a National Specialty along with Variable Surface Tracking (VST) to be held at Evergreen Valley College and West Valley College in the San Jose area on the Saturday before the main Specialty starts in Monterey. Especially if you are planning to be in the Superdog competition, be sure to get your dog Certified for TDU before entries close on September 7th.
Welcome Beach Party - Monday, 9/26
Getting the week’s festivities off to a great start on Monday you are invited to the Welcome Party and Dinner on the beach near Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Beginning at 4:00pm fun activities for humans and canines are planned, as well as a cash bar, dinner and S’mores. Plenty of paid parking and spots to crate your dogs are available at the site. The games, kayak rides, mingle and sunset bonfire with S’mores are for all Specialty attendees. Tickets for the buffet dinner will be sold in advance.
Getting the week’s festivities off to a great start on Monday you are invited to the Welcome Party and Dinner on the beach near Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Beginning at 4:00pm fun activities for humans and canines are planned, as well as a cash bar, dinner and S’mores. Plenty of paid parking and spots to crate your dogs are available at the site. The games, kayak rides, mingle and sunset bonfire with S’mores are for all Specialty attendees. Tickets for the buffet dinner will be sold in advance.
Breeder Development Seminar - Monday, 9/26
The featured speaker at this year’s Breeder Development Seminar on Monday afternoon will be Jane Killion (see www.puppyculture.com) speaking on Puppy Culture, raising healthy, happy, obedient puppies, whether you are a breeder or just thinking about getting your next PWD puppy. There is a charge for attendance.
The featured speaker at this year’s Breeder Development Seminar on Monday afternoon will be Jane Killion (see www.puppyculture.com) speaking on Puppy Culture, raising healthy, happy, obedient puppies, whether you are a breeder or just thinking about getting your next PWD puppy. There is a charge for attendance.
New Futurity/Maturity Program - Monday, 9/26
The former Futurity Stakes has now expanded into the Futurity/Maturity Stakes and this is the first time it will be offered. In particular, there are some special one-time transitional registration rules that you should read carefully if you are thinking of entering. If you have nominated a litter for Futurity in the past, it is highly possible that you may have a young PWD eligible to compete in the Maturity Stake. Even if you are not entered, come out Monday morning to cheer for those that are in the sweepstakes.
See www.pwdca.org/futurity-maturity-program for program details.
The former Futurity Stakes has now expanded into the Futurity/Maturity Stakes and this is the first time it will be offered. In particular, there are some special one-time transitional registration rules that you should read carefully if you are thinking of entering. If you have nominated a litter for Futurity in the past, it is highly possible that you may have a young PWD eligible to compete in the Maturity Stake. Even if you are not entered, come out Monday morning to cheer for those that are in the sweepstakes.
See www.pwdca.org/futurity-maturity-program for program details.
25th Anniversary Celebration - Wednesday, 9/28
Wednesday night’s festivities will highlight a celebration of 25 years of PWDCA National Specialties, 1992 to 2016. The evening will feature a dazzling dinner party and a 25-year retrospective presentation by Maryanne Murray. In addition, there will be a live auction of extraordinary items led by auctioneer George Ziemba. Those of you who have heard Maryanne’s talks in the past and have experienced George’s wit and style at past auctions know that this will be a memorable and fun-filled evening.
Wednesday night’s festivities will highlight a celebration of 25 years of PWDCA National Specialties, 1992 to 2016. The evening will feature a dazzling dinner party and a 25-year retrospective presentation by Maryanne Murray. In addition, there will be a live auction of extraordinary items led by auctioneer George Ziemba. Those of you who have heard Maryanne’s talks in the past and have experienced George’s wit and style at past auctions know that this will be a memorable and fun-filled evening.
4-6 Month Puppy Competition - Wednesday, 9/28
The new AKC 4-6 Month Puppy Beginner Competition (see www.akc.org/events/4-6-puppy) will be offered for the first time at a National Specialty. You know you will be oohing and ahhhing at those cute little PWD puppies.
The new AKC 4-6 Month Puppy Beginner Competition (see www.akc.org/events/4-6-puppy) will be offered for the first time at a National Specialty. You know you will be oohing and ahhhing at those cute little PWD puppies.