2023 National Specialty Special Events
What |
When |
More Info |
Chair |
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Junior Handlers Party/Seminar | June 12th | We’ll be celebrating our Junior Handlers. All junior exhibitors are encouraged to attend and bring their dogs for the workshop. | Stephanie & Hailey Sorensen |
Welcome Party | June 12th |
Join the Fiesta in the Founder’s Room at 6pm for a complimentary Mexican Buffet featuring Chicken & Beef Tacos and all the fixins!
Specialty Margaritas too! Cash Bar opens at 6:30 p.m.
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Dierdre Toner |
Parade of Honor | June 13th | Showcase your Border Terrier by entering the Parade of Honor and have your dog’s photograph and bio on display throughout the entire National Specialty! | Leslie Sprando Sign up! |
Health Clinics | June 13th | D’Arcy Downs Vollbracht | |
Total Dog Challenge Conformation & Awards | June 13th | The Total Dog Challenge celebrates the versatility of our breed. Dogs must be entered in a minimum of three performance events as well as the culminating Total Dog conformation evaluation on June 13th. The Border Terrier with the most accrued points at the 2023 BTCA National Specialty week will be awarded top honors. There is no additional charge for entering the Total Dog Challenge. | Kathy Henning |
Junior Showmanship | June 14th | Each Junior will do a presentation of their dog and receive a certificate to commemorate showing at the National Specialty. All Junior exhibitors should submit a photo of themselves and their dog along with a brief bio – 150 words or less |
Stephanie & Hailey Sorensen |
Breeders Education Committee Seminar | June 14th | Does your dog Grab Ground? It will be a comprehensive seminar on Front Assembly. As always there will be a hands on and question and answer portion. |
Debby Pomeroy |
BTCA Health Seminar | June 15th | Everything You Want to Know About SLEM | D’Arcy Downs Vollbracht Sign up! |
AGM Dinner & Silent Auction |
June 14th Reservation Deadline May 31st |
Buffet featuring 2 entrees: Gournay Stuffed Chicken & Roast Beef au Jus, w/ Harvest Garden Salad, Pasta Primavera, Fresh Vegetable Medley & Decadent Chocolate Cake. Cash Bar opens at 6:30 pm. | Deirdre Toner Leslie Sprando |
Awards Dinner & Live Auction | June 16th | Buffet featuring 2 entrees: Chicken Marbella & Beef Brisket, w/ Fugi Apple Salad, Mascarpone Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans & Tiramisu. Cash Bar opens at 6:30 p.m. |
Deirdre Toner Leslie Sprando |