Events
Agility
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY, MAY 3-5
Location: Cowlitz County Event Center, Arena
The Agility Trial will be held on Wednesday – Friday, May 3 – 5 at the Cowlitz County Event Center – in the covered arena. Friday will be Dalmatians only and Wednesday and Thursday will be All-Breed. All classes will take place indoors on dirt. Ring size will be 95’ X 100’. Electronic timers will be used. Equipment will be provided by club members and Sno-King Agility. All days – there will be No Novice Contact Equipment Familiarization.
Fees
Wednesday and Thursday
First and Second Entry of Each Dog: $20.00
Third through Fourth Entry: $15.00
Friday-Dalmatians only
First Entry of Each Dog: $35.00
Second through Fifth Entry: $25.00
Trial Hours
7:00AM – 6:00PM
Judging to commence no earlier than 8:00AM
Classes offered:
Wednesday All Breed: All levels of STD, Premier STD, all levels of JWW, all levels of FAST
Thursday All-breed: All levels of STD, all levels of JWW, Premier JWW, T2B
Friday (DCA): All levels of STD and JWW, Premier STD & JWW, all levels of FAST, T2B
We are pleased to welcome our agility judge: Dave Sliger, Port Orchard, WA
Opening Date: Wednesday March 1, 2023, at 9:00AM PST
Dalmatian entries will be processed until Wednesday, March 22, 2023, after which all other entries will be processed in the order received.
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 11:30PM PDT
Our trial secretary is:
R2Agility Trial Secretary Services
Robin Cohen
16820 226th Ave NE
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 788-2247
For on-line entries click here
You will need to create an account if you do not already have one with R2Agility – Agility Trial Secretary Services.
Barn Hunt
THURSDAY, May 4
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
Tentative running order will be:
Ring 1 Instinct, Novice, Open, Open, Instinct, Novice
Ring 2 Crazy 8s, Crazy 8s, Senior, Senior, Masters, Masters
We are pleased to welcome our barn hunt judges:
Kelsey Hawn Covington, WA
Barb Krause Monroe, WA
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 1 at 9AM PST (Dalmatian entries only will be processed until April 1, 2023 11:59 PM PST after which ALL other entries will be taken in order received.)
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 19
Our trial secretary is:
Laurie Isaacson
PO Box 20670
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(408) 210-8821
Create your mail-in or email form here
To make your payment for emailed entries click here
Conformation
SATURDAY – WEDNESDAY, MAY 6-10
Junior Showmanship only or as an additional entry (Nationals Only): $10.00
Brace (Per Dog) Conformation as an additional entry $17.50
Sweepstakes (Must be entered in another class in the National Only): $30.00
Opening Date: Wednesday, February 22 8:30AM PST
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 19 12:00PM PDT
Our show secretary is:
BaRay Event Services, Inc.
PO Box 508
Burlington, WA 98233
email
(360) 755-7086
DCA Reserved Crating Space
We will have reserved crating inside the main building next to the ring. We are offering several different sizes to fit what you need. There will be electrical cord drops. Not everyone will get to be plugged in all the time. Please share.
We will also have a tent outside for overflow crating if needed. The tent will not be heated or have electricity. There will be a limited amount of free day crating in the tent. All day crates must be removed each day after judging is completed.
We do have a few rules to live by for the reserved crating.
1. Your grooming area must be kept clean. All chalk etc must be swept clean every day.
2. Excessive barking will not be tolerated. Crating is next to the ring, and it is not fair for barking dogs to interrupt judging or the dogs in the ring. Excessive barking dogs will be asked to be removed. 3 strikes and you’re out.
Setup can start Friday May 5th at 4PM
We would like you to have fun! So, there will be prizes for the Cleanest set-up, the Best Decorated set-up and best Theme – Northwest Adventure set-up.
Space size will be reserved in the order the reservation is received. We will contact you if the size you want is not available so you can decide what other size you want. Reservations close April 15, 2023.
Inside:
10 x 15 $75
5 x 15 $40
10 x 10 $55
10 x 5 $35
8 x 5 $30
Tent:
8 x 5 $20
Reserve your space by clicking here.
Education
SUNDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY MAY 7, 9, 10
Location: Cowlitz County Event Center
Junior Clinic will be held Sunday, May 7. Are you a Junior Handler? Let us know if you’ll be attending the junior’s clinic on Sunday, May 7th. We’ll have a group outing after the clinic. Click here to reserve your spot.
The Betty Garvin Seminar will be held Sunday, May 7. Scheduled topic: Stud Dog Management
Judges’ Seminar will be held Tuesday, May 9
Fast CAT
THURSDAY – SUNDAY, MAY 4-7
Location: Cowlitz County Event Center
The Fast CAT Trials will be held Thursday through Sunday May 4-7 at Cowlitz County Event Center. There will be 2 trials each day! The field has limited shade, no cover and is fenced/gated. It can be wet. Battery powered, continuous loop lure machines will be used. The lure will consist
of plastic strips.
Fees
Early Entry: $25.00
Day of Show: $30.00
Morning Roll Call/Check in: 7:45-10:00AM (Test #1, 3, 5 and 7)
Afternoon Roll Call: 1:00-3:00PM (Test #2, 4, 6 and 8)
We are pleased to welcome our lure operators: Northwest Rhodesian Ridgeback Club (NWRRC) Fast CAT Crew
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 1, 8:00AM PST, for Dalmatians only. March 22, 8:00AM PDT for all breeds and mixed breeds.
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 19, 6:00PM EDT
Enter and pay online click here
If you are unable to enter online or have questions, contact Jamie Eggleston at 206-200-3887 or
nwrrc.treasurer@gmail.com.
Attention Dalmatian Fast CAT exhibitors!
1. You should have received a confirmation when you entered. If you did not check your spam folder & if it is missing reach out to the Trial Secretary. whitewingz@aol.com
2. Check in starts at 7:45 AM. You MUST check in by 10 AM for AM tests and 3 PM for PM tests. You can check in for your PM run in the morning after you run your AM run or if you know you have a conflict during the afternoon check in time. You do not have to bring your dog or have it inspected, **but you must check in**. You can also have someone else check you in, but it must be someone you can trust to follow through. Dogs not checked in by the Check-In time will lose their runs. Dogs will be inspected when they are ready to run.
3. There is no assigned running order, it is first come first serve. HOWEVER, for Dalmatians with conflicts, we will get you moved up in the running order to accommodate. If you have 30 minutes between events, come to the field by 11:30 or after 1:00 PM and we will get your run in.
4. Lunch break for the Fast CAT team is from 12-1 PM.There will be no check in or runs at this time. No dogs will be added to the morning run order after 11:30.
Jerri Gillean is the Fast CAT chair. If you need help checking in because of ring conflicts, she will get you checked in, but you MUST let her know before the event. TEXT ONLY 503-332-0224. If you did not get a confirmation text back, she did not get your message.
We will do everything in our power to accommodate conflicts and there is lots of flexibility on when to run your dog, so PLEASE do your agility runs, barn hunt, scentwork, rally, obedience & conformation first-don’t miss those time sensitive events.
We will also have 10 day of entries for each test for Dalmatians only. They will be released at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM respectively to all breed, so come on by during the check in window if you want to add a run.
We look forward to fast times and lots of new titles! If you have any questions, please contact Jerri, she is happy to assist. If you are new to the sport, reach out to Jerri and she will try to meet you for your first runs & get you settled.
James W Smith Memorial Health Clinics
SUNDAY, MAY 7
Location: Cowlitz County Event Center
DCAF is pleased to offer the James W Smith Memorial Health Clinics at the 2023 National Specialty.
DCAF is pleased to offer the James W Smith Memorial Health Clinics at the 2023 DCA 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 (ONLY Dalmatians)
- Microchip, $25
- OFA Eye Examination $35 (this will be an All-Breed clinic, non-Dalmatians will also pay their OFA fees)
- CHIC DNA collection, FREE (ONLY Dalmatians)
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 15.
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
Forms to download
Obedience
SUNDAY, MAY 7
Location: Cowlitz County Event Center Arena. The Obedience trial will be held in the Arena on a rolled dirt floor.
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, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility
Non-Regular Classes: Veterans, Brace Team
We are pleased to welcome our obedience judges:
Mrs. Jill K Jones, Brownsville, OR
(All Single Dog Entry Obedience Classes, Obedience Brace, and Team 1)
Ms. Betty Winthers, Lynnwood, WA
(Obedience Team 2)
Opening Date: Wednesday, February 22 8:30AM PST
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 19 12:00PM PDT
Our show secretary is:
BaRay Event Services, Inc.
PO Box 508
Burlington, WA 98233
email
(360) 755-7086
Companion & Performance Achiever Recognition Reception
MONDAY, MAY 8
Location: Cowlitz County Event Center
The Companion & Performance Achiever Recognition Reception will be held on Monday, May 8 at the County Cowlitz County Event Center.
Come celebrate your and your friends’ Performance and Companion Event Accomplishments at a complimentary breakfast reception on Monday morning, May 8, where we will recognize 2022 Versatility Awards, Agility Top Spots and DCA 2023 Triathlete Winners! DCA hosts the reception so it’s free of charge, but please order your RSVP here so we that we have enough food and beverage to serve all our guests!
Rally
SUNDAY, MAY 7
Location: Cowlitz County Event Center Arena. The Rally trial will be held in the Arena on a rolled dirt floor.
Fees
First Entry of Each Dog: $35.00
Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog: $30.00
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: Ms. Betty Winthers, Lynnwood, WA
Novice A/B, Intermediate, Advanced A/B, Excellent A/B, Master
Opening Date: Wednesday, February 22 8:30AM PST
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 19 12:00PM PDT
Our show secretary is:
BaRay Event Services, Inc.
PO Box 508
Burlington, WA 98233
email
(360) 755-7086
Road Trial
THURSDAY, MAY 4
Location: Long Beach, WA on the beach, mostly (90 minutes from Longview, WA)
Each additional dog entered on same team in RD (max. 3 dogs per team) $45.00
First dog team entered in RDX $60.00
Each additional dog entered on same team in RDX (max. 3 dogs per team) $55.00
Coaching Companion Novice (CCN) $35.00
Coaching Certificate $45.00
- Red Barn Arena offers affordable boarding for those bringing their own horses: padded stalls for $25/night, or paddocks for $15/night.
- Peninsula Saddle Club offers corral boarding for those interested in dry camping on-site (cost TBA)
Phone: (503) 997-2175
Thursday May 4: exhibitor check-in and mounted competitions.
Opening Date: Monday, April 3 22 8:30AM PST
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 19 5:00PM PDT
Trial Secretary
Lynn Luikart
10130 Atchison Rd
Centerville, OH 45458
(216) 732- 7999
email contact preferred
Click here for on-line entry
Scent Work
Scent work trial is filled and has a wait list.
FRIDAY – SUNDAY MAY 5-7
Location: Cowlitz County Event Center
Building 13, 3, 14, Grandstand and Arena
Fees
Novice and Advanced: $25.00
Excellent and Masters: $30.00
Detective: $45.00
Trial Hours
7:00AM – 5:00PM
Exhibitors MUST check-in for EACH trial they are entered.
We are pleased to welcome the following scent work judges:
Lisa Kretner, Sacramento, CA
(Friday Trial AM: Detective)
(Friday Trial PM: Master Exterior, Master Container, Master Buried)
(Saturday Trial AM: Excellent Interior)
(Saturday Trial PM: Advanced Interior, Advanced Container, Advanced Exterior)
Carol Chase, Sparks, NV
(Saturday Trial AM: Novice Container, Novice Buried, Advanced Container, Advanced Buried)
(Saturday Trial PM: Novice Interior, Novice Buried)
Tannis Witherspoon, Spokane, WA
(Friday Trial AM: Master Exterior, Master Container, Master Buried)
(Friday Trial PM: Detective)
(Saturday Trial AM: Excellent Container, Excellent Buried, Novice Interior)
(Saturday Trial PM: Excellent Container, Excellent Buried)
Friday, May 5
Master & Detective 2 Trials!
Saturday, May 6
AB Scentwork Trial
Opening Date: Wednesday, February 1 9:00AM PST
Closing Date: Wednesday, March 30 5:00PM PDT
Our trial secretary is:
Kathy Koren
9308 NE 111th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 241-0771
New Event!!!
Sunday, May 7
Spot-A-Box Sweepstakes
A Sniff and Go on Steroids!
(PRIZES GALORE!!!)
Location: Barn #13 Cowlitz Event Center 7th & Washington
Entry Fee: $25
Proceeds outside the operational costs will be donated to the 2023 National Operations Cost
Sweepstakes Hours: 7:00AM-4:30PM
(A ½ hour break may be taken for lunch)
No spectators or videoing allowed.
Opening Date: Wednesday, February 1 at 9:00AM PST
Dalmatian entries will be processed until March 1, 2023, 11:59PM PST after which ALL other entries will be processed in the order received.
Closing Date: Event will remain open until the event fills.
Our Sweepstakes secretary is:
Nicole Wright
c/o Shari Knoche
222 East Remington
Athol ID 83801
Top Twenty
Location: Cowlitz County Event Center
MONDAY MAY 8
Draw Meeting
TUESDAY, MAY 9
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 Wednesday, May 10.
Top Twenty seating is $12. Get your tickets here.
Catalogs are $17. Reserve your here.
Tracking
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
Location: Champoeg State Heritage Area, 8239 Champoeg Rd NE, St Paul, OR 97137
Location: Colonial National Historic ParkChampoeg State Heritage Area – Champoeg State Park
Tracking will be held Wednesday, May 3rd at the Champoeg State Heritage Area, Champoeg State Park (7679 Champoeg Road NE, St Paul Oregon 97137) and is 75 miles from the host hotel.
Fees
Tracking Dog: $75.00
Tracking Dog Excellent: $125.00
4 TD tracks, 3 TDX tracks are offered
We are pleased to welcome the following tracking judges:
Roy Fair, Noti, OR (TD/TDX)
Jill Jones, Brownsville, OR (TD/TDX)
If numerical limits are exceeded a drawing will be held April 19, 2023 at 7:00PM 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 4 dogs and the Tracking Dog Excellent Test will
be 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.
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 1 at 8AM EST
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00PM EDT
Our trial secretary is:
Nadine Morgan c/o Lynn Luikart
10130 Atchison Rd
Centerville, OH 45458
(216) 732-7999
Entry Forms may be emailed to koiradals@gmail.com
Entry fees may be paid electronically on the DCA site. A $1 convenience fee will apply to each entry: Click here to make your payment for emailed entries.
