Events
Agility
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, APRIL 29 – MAY 1
Location: Virginia Beach Field House
The Agility Trial will be held on Friday – Sunday, April 29 – May 1 at the Virginia Beach Field House – Large Field 3 (2020 Landstown Centre Way Virginia Beach, VA). Sunday will be Dalmatians only and Friday and Saturday will be All-Breed. All classes will take place indoors on GGT™ Fiber Footing installed over GGT™ Butterfly Mats. Ring size will be 90’ X 120’. Electronic timers will be used. Equipment will be provided by Danville Kennel Club.
Fees
Friday and Saturday
First Entry of Each Dog: $23.00
As an Additional Entry: $23.00
Sunday-Dalmatians only
First Entry of Each Dog: $35.00
As an Additional Entry: $25.00
Trial Hours
7:00AM – 6:00PM
Judging to commence no earlier than 8:00AM
Classes offered:
Friday and Saturday All Breed: All levels of STD, all levels of JWW, Fast (Friday), all levels of T2B
(Saturday) No Premier offered Friday and Saturday
Sunday (DCA): All levels of STD and JWW, including Premier, all levels of FAST, T2B
We are pleased to welcome our agility judge: Susan Bankauf, Timberlake, NC
Opening Date: Wednesday, February 9 at 9AM EST
Only Dalmatian entries will be processed until Tuesday March 1, 2022 5:00 PM EST after which ALL other entries will be processed in the order received.
Closing Date: Wednesday, March 30
Our trial secretary is:
Shannon Jones
600 N Harrison Ave
Cary NC 27513
(919) 414-2973
Barn Hunt
MONDAY, May 2
Location: Founders Inn and Spa’s Tennis Court/Pavilion Area
The Barn Hunt will be held Monday, May 2nd at Founders Inn and Spa’s Tennis Court/Pavilion Area. There will be 2 trials in one day! Two Crazy 8’s!
Fees
Instinct: $21.00 before closing/$26.00 day of show
Novice – Open: $25.00 before closing/$30.00 day of show
Crazy 8’s: $30.00 before closing/$35.00 day of show
Senior – Masters: $30.00 before closing/$35.00 day of show
Trial Start Time 8:00AM
Classes Offered: Instinct, Novice A/B, Open A/B, Senior A/B, Masters A/B, Crazy 8’s
We are pleased to welcome our barn hunt judges:
Aleta Channell Cumberland, VA
Elizabeth Staley Hampton, VA
Opening Date for Dalmatians: Wednesday, February 9 at 9AM PST
Opening Date for All Breeds: Wednesday, March 2
Closing Date: Wednesday, March 30
Our trial secretary is:
Laurie Isaacson
PO Box 20670
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(408) 210-8821
Click for online payment (includes $1 per class convenience fee)
Conformation
SATURDAY – THURSDAY, APRIL 30 – MAY 5 (Judges Program)
Location: The Founders Inn and Spa and Tennis Court/Pavilion Area
Conformation events will held indoors and outdoors at the Founders Inn and Spa Saturday through Thursday April 30-May 5, 2022.
First Entry of Each Dog (Conformation): $35.00
Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog (same event #): $30.00
Junior Showmanship Competition: $10.00
Conformation Brace as an Additional Entry-per Unit: $35.00
Conformation Brace as an Only Entry-per Dog: $35.00
Futurity (Must be entered in a regular class in the National): $40.00
Sweepstakes (Must be entered in a regular class in the National): $30.00
Our show secretary is:
Jim Rau Dog Shows, LTD
PO Box 6898
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 376-1880
DCAF Fund Raiser
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
Location: The Founders Inn and Spa
The live auction will conclude following Top Twenty.
The Art Show At The Dog Show
Announcing the 2022 DCAF Fund Raising event to be held during Nationals at the The Founders Inn in Virginia Beach, VA May 4, 2022.
Entries
Dalmatian Enthusiasts who also happen to be artistically inclined may participate. There are a few “rules” though.
About the Art
1) Any art medium is welcome – paint, acrylic, water color, oil, ceramic, fabric, (embroidery, cross stitch, quilting) sculpture, stained glass, photography, jewelry, pottery, blown glass… What else? You tell us! The key word is “art”. Please reserve “craftier” submissions for another event. Thanks!
2) The piece must be an original (not from a kit).
3) The piece must incorporate Dalmatians (at least spots!)
4) Pieces should be signed (by the artist) and dated 2022.
5) Artists should be at least 18 years old.
About the Process
1) Notify Toni Linstedt of your entry by November 1, 2021 with a brief description. (Art medium, size, how it incorporates Dalmatians)
2) A maximum of 50 pieces will be accepted for the silent auction.
3) If more than 50 artists submit, a committee will select the 50 to be accepted.
4) Please submit a quality photo of your finished piece to Toni Linstedt as soon as possible but by no later than March 15, 2022. These will be used to showcase the pieces for remote bidding via the DCAF Facebook page.
5) Artists are responsible for getting their pieces to the Nationals. If not attending, and you cannot find anyone to transport it, contact Toni Linstedt for shipping instructions.
About the Auction
1) Pieces will be sold to the highest bidders in a silent auction conducted at the Nationals on the day and evening of Top Twenty.
2) A minimum bid of $25 will be set for each item.
3) Bids must be increased in increments no less than $5
4) People unable to attend the Nationals may place remote bids on the DCAF Facebook page. Remote bidding will conclude Sunday, April 25 Midnight CDT. Live bidders on May 4 will have to top the remote bid by $10 or 10% whichever is greater.
Review auction items here.
Education
MONDAY, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 4
Location: The Founders Inn and Spa
The Betty Garvin Seminar will be held Monday, May 2, time TBD Guest speaker is, Dr. Jennifer MacLeay, the Chief Scientific Officer of the AKC Canine Health Foundation
Judges’ Seminar will be held Wednesday, May 4, 30 minutes after Dog Judging. There is a $20.00 fee and includes light refreshments, a Seminar, and Hands-on Workshop.
Fast CAT
TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 – 4
Location: Providence Park
The Fast CAT Trials will be held Tuesday and Wednesday May 3-4 at Providence Park, 952 Reon Drive Virginia Beach, VA. There will be 2 trials each day! Tests will be run CONCURRENTLY. Course Fully Fenced in! Continuous Loop Lure Operation & Electronic timers!
Fees
Early Entry: $25.00
Day of Show: $30.00
Morning Roll Call 7:45AM
Afternoon Roll Call: 12:45PM
*Workers will be Roll Called early and will run first.
We are pleased to welcome our lure operators: Hudson Valley Coursing Club
Opening Date: Wednesday, February 9, 8:00AM EST, Only Dalmatian entries will be processed until March 1, 2021 8:00AM EST after which all other entries will be processed in the order received
Closing Date: Wednesday, March 30, 6:00PM EDT
Our trial secretary is:
Denise Marden
4 Argyle Lane
Manalapan, NJ 07726
Enter and pay online 2022 DCA FastCat
James W Smith Memorial Health Clinics
SUNDAY, MAY 1
Location: The Founders Inn and Spa room TBD
DCAF is pleased to offer the James W Smith Memorial Health Clinics at the 2022 National Specialty. OFA fees, shipping expenses and part of the testing costs are underwritten by DCAF, making this a great opportunity to update your health testing at an unbeatable price! Please support the clinics with your participation and/or volunteer time.
Tests offered (all OFA fees included)
· OFA Thyroid profile, $90
· Microchip, $25
· OFA Eye Examination $40
· CHIC DNA collection, FREE
On-site registration will cost an additional $10 per test, and is limited to available spaces. No-shows are eligible for a refund of the pre-registration fee, less a $15 service fee per test.
The deadline for pre-registration is April 1.
An event like this needs volunteers to help! If you can draw blood samples or implant microchips, your skills are especially needed! If not, we can still use your help with paperwork, holding dogs, and general crowd control. Sign up for a few hours, or for the entire clinic. Come, have some fun, and feel great about helping to promote health testing in our breed! We try to make it a fun and rewarding experience for everyone.
To volunteer, or if you have any questions, please contact Kelly Flannigan, DVM
Obedience
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
Location: The Founders Inn and Spa (Ballroom)
Fees
First Entry of Each Dog: $35.00
Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog: $30.00
Classes Offered
Regular Classes: Novice A/B, Open A/B, Utility A/B
Preferred Titling Classes: Preferred Novice, Preferred Open, Preferred Utility
Optional Titling Classes: Beginner Novice A/B, Versatility, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open
Non-Regular Classes: Veterans, Brace Team
We are pleased to welcome our obedience judges:
Jean Nocilly, Cheswold, DE
(Novice A/B, Beginner Novice A/B, Pref Novice, Grad Novice)
Mrs. Betsy Horn Humer, Pungoteague, VA
Open A/B, Utility A/B, Grad Open, Pref Open Pref Utility, Versatility
Our show secretary is:
Jim Rau Dog Shows, LTD
PO Box 6898
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 376-1880
Companion & Performance Achiever Recognition Reception
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
Location: The Founders Inn and Spa
The Companion & Performance Achiever Recognition Reception will be held on Wednesday, May 4 at the Founders Inn. Time TBD.
Join us as we celebrate the recipients of the Versatility, Versatility Excellence Awards and Top Spot certificates. PLUS!! The TRIATHLETE award. For more information on the DCA Versatility awards, click here.
The Triathlete Challenge
If you and your dog are a multi-tasking team, set your sights on the SPECIALTY TRIATHLETE CHALLENGE, a special award given to EACH Dalmatian/handler team that earns a qualifying leg or passing score in three (3) or more performance/companion venues during the National Specialty. The eligible events are: Road Trial – CC, RD, RDX classes; Tracking – TD, TDX; Agility – all titling classes; Obedience – all titling classes; Rally – all titling classes; Barn Hunt – all titling classes; Scent Work all titling classes; and FAST CATS. Both days of Fast Cats will count towards DCA’s triathlete award. If your dog’s qualification criteria for the triathlete award finishes with the Fast CAT runs on May 4th, you are welcome to attend the performance breakfast. However, you will not receive your award during the awards ceremony. The performance event chair will deliver your award to you later in the week.
Only one score or performance in each venue will count towards this award, and the performance must be at the titling level, although the dog/handler team may already have earned the relevant title. If your dog can hock, heel, sniff, run, or jump, just pick your venues and go for the challenge!
Link for handler/owner to fill out to register for the Triathlete Award.
Rally
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
Location: The Founders Inn and Spa (Ballroom)
Fees
First Entry of Each Dog: $35.00
Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog: $30.00
RAE (entries in Adv B and Exc B, combined fee): $65.00
RACH (entries in Adv B, Exc B, & Master, combined fee): $95.00
Classifications: Novice A/B, Intermediate, Advanced A/B, Excellent A/B, Master, RAE (entries for both Adv B & Exc B) RACH (entries for Adv B, Exc B & Master)
We are pleased to welcome our rally judge: Nanci Hayes, Conway, NH
Novice A/B, Intermediate, Advanced A/B, Excellent A/B, Master
Our show secretary is:
Jim Rau Dog Shows, LTD
PO Box 6898
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 376-1880
Road Trial
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
Triple R Ranch
The road trial will be held Friday, April 29 at the Triple R Ranch (3531 Bunch Walnuts Rd, Chesapeake, VA) and is 18.4 miles from the host hotel. Trial will be held rain or shine. Judging will commence at 8:00 am on Friday. Trails are suitable for mounted riders only. A horse drawn cart and driver are available for the CC Test.
HORSE RENTAL/BOARDING INFORMATION
Sun and Moon Ranch is providing the mounted rental horses for this event. Their phone number is (803) 389-0972. Their horses are very familiar with working with dogs on the trails. Rental horses are limited & will be reserved on a “first come, first served basis.” The deadline for horse rental is March 25th at 5PM CT. Competitors are responsible for contacting Shannon at Sun and Moon to personally discuss their riding experience and reserve their horse(s) with them. Checks or
Money Order issued in US funds made payable to Sun and Moon Ranch must arrive by 5:00 pm CT on March 25, 2022. Returned Checks do not constitute a valid fee payment, and the rental will be forfeited to another participant. Mail to: Sun and Moon Ranch 1816 Lamb Rd, Lexington, NC 27295 (803)389-0972.
Horse rental for RD – 12 ½ miles – $160.00 including the horse and rider familiarization ride the afternoon of April 28,2022. Rider helmet included.
Horse rental for RDX – 25 miles – $230.00 including horse and rider familiarization ride the afternoon of April 28,2022. Rider helmet included.
Cart and driver rental for CC – $45 Send to: Emily Langer, 641 Glenarvon Dr, Bremo Bluff, VA 23022. Her contact number is: (860)942-4955.
Horse Rental Refund Policy: If an exhibitor who has reserved and paid for a rental horse cancels the rental horse for any reason, and Sun and Moon Ranch is unable to rent the horse(s) to other exhibitors, a refund less $40 per horse will be issued. If Sun and Moon Ranch is able to rent the horse to another exhibitor, a full refund will be issued. CC will be no refund policy.
We are pleased to welcome our road trial judge:
Julie Stillman, Chesterfield, VA
Classes: Coaching Certificate, Road Dog A/B (Mounted only), Road Dog Excellent A/B (Mounted only)
Opening Date: Wednesday, February 2
Closing Date: Wednesday, March 30 at 5PM EST
Last Date to Reserve Rental Horse: Friday, 5:00PM CDT March 25.
Our trial secretary is: (email contact preferred)
Lynn Luikart
10130 Atchison Rd
Centerville, OH 45458
(216) 732- 7999
Scent Work
TUESDAY, MAY 3
Location: The Founders Inn and Spa
Fees
Novice and Advanced: $25.00
Excellent and Masters: $30.00
Trial Hours
7:30AM – 4:00PM
Check-in from 7:30-8:30AM EDT daily
Handler’s Briefing at 8:00AM, first dog to follow
We are pleased to welcome the following scent work judges:
Silke Satzinger, Chesapeake, VA
(Trial AM: Novice Exterior A/B, Novice Buried A/B)
(Trial PM: Novice Containers A/B, Novice Interiors A/B, Excellent Containers A/B, Master Buried A/B)
Jessica Miller, Clear Spring, MD
(Advanced Container A/B, Advanced Exterior A/B, Advanced Buried A/B)
(Trial PM: Excellent Buried A/B, Excellent Exterior A/B, Master Buried A/B)
Lori Kobayashi, Boonsboro, MD
(Trial AM: Novice Handler Discrimination A/B, Novice Interiors A/B, Novice Container A/B, Advanced Interiors A/B)
(Trial PM: Novice Exterior A/B, Novice Buried A/B, Master Exterior A/B)
Opening Date: Wednesday, February 9 at 9:00AM PST
Only Dalmatian entries will be processed until March 1, 2022 11:59 PM PST after which ALL other entries will be processed in the order received.
Closing Date: Wednesday, March 30 at 5:00PM PDT or when the numerical limit
has been reached, if reached prior to this date, at the Secretary’s Office, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows.
Our trial secretary is:
Laurie Isaacson
PO Box 20670
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(408) 210-8821
Top Twenty
WEDNESDAY MAY 4
Location: The Founders Inn and Spa
TUESDAY MAY 3
Draw Meeting
This is a mandatory meeting for Qualifiers and Past Winners to attend. If a Qualifier or a Past Winner or a representative for either does not attend this meeting, unfortunately, the Qualifier and/or the Past Winner will not be able to compete at the Top 20 Event.
After this meeting, a Qualifier can practice while his chosen music is being played.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
Join the Top 20 Qualifiers and Past Winners for a formal evening viewing our Top 20 Qualifiers The winner of the Top 20 will be announced at the Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 5.
Tracking
SUNDAY, MAY 1
Location: Colonial National Historic Park
Tracking will be held Sunday, May 1st at the Colonial National Park (1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, VA) and is 39.6 miles from the host hotel.
Fees
Tracking Dog: $75.00
Tracking Dog Excellent: $125.00
3 TD tracks, 3 TDX tracks are offered
We are pleased to welcome the following tracking judges:
Michele Anne Gillette, Hanover, VA (TD/TDX)
Jack E Sappenfield II, Durham, NC (TD/TDX)
Opening Date: Wednesday, February 9 at 8AM EST
Closing Date: Wednesday, March 30 at 5:00PM EDT
If numerical limits are exceeded a drawing will be held March 30, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the home of the Test Secretary to fill available tracks. The drawing will be random among all Dalmatian entries received, without a Title followed by Dalmatians with a Title. Any remaining tracks will be filled by other breeds without a Title followed by other breeds with a Title.
Entry limitations: The Tracking Dog Test will be limited to 3 dogs and the Tracking Dog Excellent is limited to 3 dogs. If the limit for entries is not reached in one test and the limit is exceeded in the other test, the number of tracks will be exchanged up to the limit set by the AKC Tracking Regulations. If the limit is not reached in Dalmatians, other breeds may enter using the following procedure: Draw (1) Dalmatians without a TD Title, Draw (2) Dalmatians with a TD Title, Draw (3) Other breeds without a TD Title, Draw (4) Other breeds with a TD Title. Dogs must be six months of age or older.
Our trial secretary is:
Donna Hacholski c/o Lynn Luikart
10130 Atchison Rd
Centerville, OH 45458
(216) 732-7999
Entry Forms may be emailed to Koiradals@att.net
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adopted by a weimaraner that gave me the most love and affection that I had ever experienced by a dog. Fortunately, many more would continue to become a large part of my life.