Events
Agility
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, June 14-16
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds, Reaves Arena
The Agility Trial will be held on Friday – Sunday, June 14 – 16 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Reaves Arena. We will hold on Friday and Saturday All Breed Trials with two competition rings running simultaneously under two different judges. Sunday will have Dalmatians only. All classes will be indoors on dirt floor in a climate-controlled environment. First ring size will be 100’ x 100’ and the second ring will be 100’ x 90’. Electronic timers will be used. Equipment will be provided by the Atlanta Kennel Club.
Fees
Friday – Saturday
First Entry of Each Dog: $27.00
As an Additional Entry: $25.00
Sunday
First Entry of Each Dog: $37.00
As an Additional Entry: $27.00
Trial Hours
7:00AM – 6:00PM
Judging to commence no earlier than 8:00AM
Classes Offered
Friday: All levels of Std, JWW, Premier Std, Premier JWW, Fast. T2B
Saturday: All levels of Std, JWW, Premier Std, Premier JWW, Fast. T2B
Sunday: All levels of Std, JWW, Premier Std, Premier JWW, Fast. T2B
We are pleased to welcome our two agility judges:
Debby Wheeler of Escondido, CA
Terri Campbell Huntsville, AL
Opening Date: Wednesday, Wednesday, March 6 at 12:00PM EST for all Breeds. Entries will be accepted by mail to
the Trial Secretary’s address or online service. Dalmatian entries will be processed first from March 6, 2024 until Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 6 PM Eastern, after which all other entries will be processed in the order received. All entries received before Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 will be considered invalid entries. Overnight or certified mail must be sent with the “No Signature Required” waiver signed.
Closing Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:00PM EDT 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. Envelopes/transactions containing entries for more than the ten (10) dog maximum and/or entries received prior to the opening date shall be treated as an invalid entry and shall be returned to the sender.
To be included in the DCA National Catalog, Dalmatian entries must be received by Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Our trial secretary is:
Jacqui O’Neill
87 Pecan Course Circle
Ocala, FL. 34472
(570) 594-7922
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Barn Hunt
SATURDAY, June 15
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds, Heritage Hall
The Barn Hunt Trial will be held on Saturday, June 15 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in New South Arena.
Fees
Instinct $21 before closing and $26.00 day of trial
Novice – Open: $25.00 before closing/$30.00 day of trial
Crazy 8’s: $30.00 before closing/$35.00 day of trial
Senior – Masters: $30.00 before closing/$35.00 day of trial
Trial Hours
7:00AM – 6:00PM
Trial start time 8:00AM
Classes Offered: Instinct, Novice A/B, Open A/B, Senior A/B, Masters A/B, Crazy 8’s
Running order will be:
Ring 1 Instinct, Novice, Novice, Open, Open, Master, Master
Ring 2 Crazy 8’s, Crazy 8’s, Senior, Senior
NOTE: This running order may change based on number of entries. (Masters: Blinds of 4)
We are pleased to welcome our two barn hunt judges:
Karen Miller, Davenport, FL
Marian Shaw, Queenstown, MD
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 6 at 12:00PM EST
Dalmatian entries only will be processed until Saturday, April 6, 2024, after which all other entries will be
processed in order received.
Closing Date: Pre-entries close on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8:00PM PST
Our trial secretary is:
Laurie Isaacson
PO Box 20670
Castro Valley, CA 94546 (includes $1 per class convenience fee)
(408) 210-8821
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Conformation
MONDAY – THURSDAY, June 17-20 (National Specialty)
FRIDAY – SATURDAY, June 21-22 (Regional Specialties)
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds, Miller Murphy Howard Building
Conformation judging will be inside the Miller Murphy Howard building on a concert floor with a fully matted ring.
Fees
First Entry of Each Dog: $37.00
Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog: $32.00
Junior Showmanship competition: $10.00
Conformation Brace as an Additional Entry-per Unit: $37.00
Conformation Brace as Only Entry- per Dog: $37.00
Futurity (Must be entered in a regular class in the National): $42.00
Sweepstakes (Must be entered in a regular class in the National): $32.00
Veteran Sweepstakes (Need to be entered in another class in National): $32.00
MONDAY, June 17
DCA Sweepstakes
We are pleased to welcome our Sweepstakes judge: Ms. Barrie Essner, Lafayette Hill, PA
DCA Veteran Sweepstakes
We are pleased to welcome our Veteran Sweepstakes judge: TBD
DCA Futurity
We are pleased to welcome our Futurity judge: Diana Wilson, Brighton, CO
TUESDAY, June 18
DCA Regular Dog Classes
We are pleased to welcome our conformation judge: Mrs. Patti Strand, Portland, OR
DCA Non-Regular Classes
We are pleased to welcome our conformation judge: Mrs. Patti Strand, Portland, OR
WEDNESDAY, June 19
DCA Regular Bitch Classes
We are pleased to welcome our conformation judge: Mrs. Eva Berg, Moraga, CA
DCA Junior Showmanship
We are pleased to welcome our conformation judge: Mrs. Eva Berg, Moraga, CA
THURSDAY, June 20
DCA Best of Breed
We are pleased to welcome our conformation judge: Mrs. Eva Berg, Moraga, CA
FRIDAY, June 21
Dalmatian Club of the Piedmont Regional Specialty
We are pleased to welcome our conformation judge: Ms. Elaine Lessig, Annandale, NJ
Central Carolina Dalmatian Club Regional Specialty
We are pleased to welcome our conformation judge: TBD
SATURDAY, June 22
Mid Florida Dalmatian Club Regional Specialty
We are pleased to welcome our conformation judge: Mrs. Patti Widick Neale, Alachua, FL
Dalmatian Club of Greater Atlanta Regional Specialty
We are pleased to welcome our conformation judge: Mrs. Susan St. John Brown, Divide, CO
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 6 at 12:00PM EST
Closing Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST
Our Show Secretary is:
Executive Dog Shows
1492 N. Thayer Road
Lima, OH 45801
(567) 289-3890
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Premium Reserved Crate Space
SUNDAY – SATURDAY, June 16-22
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds Miller Murphy Howard Building
In order to provide better comfort and protection for you and your dogs, we will offer preferred crating and grooming space. This will allow you to unload dogs at your leisure; the building is fully air-conditioned. Reserved crating is inside the main building next to the ring. We’ll offer several options for space to cater exactly to your needs. There will be electrical cord drops.
Rules to live by:
- Grooming area must be kept clean. All garbage placed in the proper receptacle, all chalk, etc. must be swept clean every day. Please remember to bring a broom.
- 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. We will implement a three-strike rule, and all excessive barking dogs will be asked to be removed.
- We are implementing Southern Hospitality, which is the nice factor, everyone must wear a smile and be pleasant to their neighbors, even if they drive you crazy!
- Girls Just wanna Have Fun! That’s right, we all would like to have fun, so, there will be prizes for the Best Decorated set-up, best Theme- (ie Musical, Peachy, Southern Charm). And there will be a grand prize for the Cleanest Set-Up for the entire week of Nationals. A point system will be used per day of cleanliness and each set-up will be judged throughout the day.
- Reserved space will be strictly enforced.
Monies will not be refunded & reservations cannot be changed after closing. Confirmations will be published in a listing of all reservations along with a map on this website following the closing of entries. No confirmations will be mailed or emailed. A poster of reservations along with a map will also be posted at the show.
Setup may start Sunday June 16th at 12PM
Day Crating: Space will be provided for exhibitors who want to “Show and Go”. Crates & grooming tables will be allowed. No exercise pens or drop pens in Day Crating.
Reserve your grooming space by clicking here.
No Dock Diving
We are extremely sorry to not have been able to bring in a dock diving pool; unfortunately the SouthEast pool has a standing commitment. We’ve tried to gain access to an outside region pool but were unsuccessful. Please accept our deepest apologies.
Education
MONDAY – THURSDAY, June 17 -20
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds, Miller Murphy Howard Building – meeting room TBD
Junior Clinic will be held Monday, June 17th. Are you a Junior Handler? We’ll have a group outing after the clinic. The clinic will start after completion of Sweeps/Futurity, actual starting time TBD, using the conformation ring. Reserve your spot for the Junior Handling Clinic here.
The Betty Garvin Seminar will be held on Tuesday, June 18th. Our speaker is J Charles Garvin, MD AKC PPB. Scheduled topic: AKC Purebred Preservation Bank
Judges’ Education will be held Wednesday, June 19th following DCA Regular Bitch Classes. (11:00AM) Meg Hennessey and Linda Lewin will present.
Fee: $20.00 (includes materials, Seminar, and Hands-on Workshop)
Contact Person: Diana Skibinski, JEC Chair
Phone: 219-776-8746, Email
DCA Approved mentors will be available for Judges Mentoring on Wednesday June 19th during the Regular Bitch classes and Thursday June 20th during Intersex Judging.
Fast CAT
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, June 14 – 16
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds, West side of fairgrounds – outside of fence in the B1, B2 & B3 field
The Fast CAT Trials will be held Friday through Sunday June 14 – 16 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds, outside of west fence in the B1, B2 and B3 field. There will be 2 trials each day. Concurrent trials, start at 7:30 AM and take a break at 11:00 AM and restart at 5:30 PM and run under the lights as the sun goes down. STARRY, STARRY NIGHT RUN!
A gas/battery operated; continuous loop lure machine will be used. (Back up equipment will be available.) The lure will consist of plastic strips. An electronic break-the-beam timer will be used to record time. Dogs will be running on a natural grass surface. On site bathrooms are available. Fast CAT course will be fenced with temporary mesh fencing. Fast CAT will be divided into one-hour time blocks with concurrent tests.
Fees
Early Entry: $25.00
Day of Show: $30.00
A Block Time schedule will be used. NO RUN ORDER! A time block will be assigned. This event is rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.
We are pleased to welcome our lure operators and field trial secretary: Speed Dog Fast Cat service.
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 6 at 12:00PM EST, for Dalmatians only. April 3, for all breeds and mixed breeds.
Closing Date: Wednesday, June 5, 12:00PM EDT
Our Event secretary is:
Rachel Ragsdale
Speed Dog Coursing
PO Box 275
Grimsley, TN 38565
(424)327-822
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James W Smith Memorial Health Clinics
SUNDAY, June 16
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds, Reaves Arena
- OFA Thyroid profile, $ 100.00 (Dalmatians ONLY)
Microchip, $25.00 - CHIC DNA collection, FREE (Dalmatians Only)
- On-site registration will cost an additional $10.00 per test and is limited to available space.
- No -shows are eligible for a refund of the pre-registration fee, less $25 service per pet test.
The Deadline for pre-registration is June 1, 2024.
Pre-register your dog by clicking here.
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 Beth Bauer, DVM or Kelly Flannigan, DVM
Forms to download to attach to your preregistration.
Obedience
MONDAY, June 17
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds, Miller Murphy Howard Building
Fees
First Entry of Each Dog: $37.00
Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog: $32.00
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 judge: Karen Wrey, Calabash NC
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 6 at 12:00PM EST
Closing Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST
Our Show Secretary is:
Executive Dog Shows
1492 N. Thayer Road
Lima, OH 45801
(567) 289-3890
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Companion & Performance Achiever Reception Breakfast
THURSDAY, June 20
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds Miller Murphy Howard Building
The Companion & Performance Achiever Recognition Reception will be held on Thursday, June 20th at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in the Murphy Miller Howard Building. Come celebrate you and your friends’ Performance and Companion Event Accomplishments at a complimentary
breakfast reception on Thursday morning, June 20th, where we will recognize 2023 Versatility Awards, Agility Top Spots and DCA 2024 Triathlete Winners!
Rally
MONDAY, June 17
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds, Miller Murphy Howard
Fees
First Entry of Each Dog: $37.00
Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog: $32.00
Classes Offered
Regular Classes: Novice A/B, Intermediate, Advanced A/B, Excellent A/B, Choice, Master Class, RAE, RACH
We are pleased to welcome our rally judge: Carol Mett Savannah, GA
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 6 at 12:00PM EST
Closing Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm EDT
Our Show Secretary is:
Executive Dog Shows
1492 N. Thayer Road
Lima, OH 45801
(567) 289-3890
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Road Trial
FRIDAY, June 14
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds, Outer perimeter of fairgrounds property
Fees
First Dog per team entered in either class: $60.00
Each additional dog entered on the same team in either class: $25.00
(Maximum 3 dogs per team)
Coaching Certificate class: $40.00
Additional Fees
Rental horses will be supplied by Kilchriss Family Farms. All rentals will be arranged through the Marilyn Kilchress at kilchrissfamilyfarms@gmail.com or (870) 866-1055.
Horse rental for RD ‐ 12.5 miles ‐ $300 includes horse and rider familiarization on June 13, 2024 and the Road Trial on June 14, 2024.
Horse rental for RDX ‐ 25 miles, 2 horses ‐ $600 includes horse and rider familiarization ride on June 13, 2024 and the Road Trial on June 14, 2024.
Horse rental for CC: A horse & carriage with driver will be available for rental for CC exhibitors at a cost of $75 per team.
Rental horses are limited & will be available for reservation on a “first come, first served” basis after the closing date of May 22, 2024.
If you wish to board your own horse, please contact the trial chair at marylynnjensen13@gmail.com. We will make boarding arrangements after the trail entries have been finalized. Stalls are $35/day for the first 2 days and $5/day for additional days. (Trailer parking is free.)
NOTE: Horses brought onto the Georgia National Fairgrounds must have a current negative Coggins test less than 6 months (on date of arrival to stables) & health Certificate less than 20 days old (on date of arrival to stables). No Exceptions.
Classes Offered
Classes: Coaching Certificate Test, Coaching Certificate Carriage Test, Road Dog, Road Dog Excellent
We are pleased to welcome our road trial judge: Amy Marrich New Braunfels, TX
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 6 at 12:00PM EST
Closing Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm EDT
Our trial secretary is:
Cassie Armstrong
100 Old Hickory Court
Longwood, FL 32750
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Scent Work
TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY, June 18 – 19
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds Beef and Dairy Barn
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.
Classes Offered
Trial 1: Novice A/B Interior, Exterior, Container, Buried, Handler Discrimination; Advanced Exterior; Excellent Interior, Exterior, Container, Buried; Master Exterior; Detective
Trial 2: Novice A/B Exterior; Advanced Interior, Exterior, Container, Buried; Excellent Interior; Master Container
Trial 3: Novice A/B Interior, Exterior, Container, Buried; Advanced Container, Handler Discrimination; Excellent Buried; Detective
Trial 4: Novice A/B Container; Advanced Interior, Exterior, Container, Buried; Excellent Exterior, Master Interior, Exterior, Container, Buried
We are pleased to welcome the following scent work judges:
Donna Dowler-Parmer, Monticello, FL
Trail 1 (Tuesday): Detective, Master Exterior, Excellent Buried
Trail 2 (Tuesday): Novice Exterior, Advanced Interior and Exterior
Trial 3 (Wednesday): Novice Interior, Exterior, and Container
Trial 4 (Wednesday): Advanced Exterior, Container, and Buried, Excellent Exterior
Cindy Roberts, Calera AL
Trail 1 (Tuesday): Novice Interior, Exterior, and Containers
Trail 2 (Tuesday): Master Container, Exterior Interior
Trial 3 (Wednesday): Detective, Exterior Buried
Trial 4 (Wednesday): Master Container and Buried
Laurel Scarioni, Montgomery AL
Trail 1 (Tuesday): Novice Handler Discrimination and Buried, Advanced Exterior and Container
Trail 2 (Tuesday): Advanced Container and Buried
Trial 3 (Wednesday): Novice Buried, Advanced Container and Handler Discrimination
Trial 4 (Wednesday): Novice Container, Advanced Interior, Master Interior and Exterior
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 6 at 12:00PM EST
Closing Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm PST
Our trial secretary is:
Laurie Isaacsoon
P.O. Box 20670
Castro Valley, CA 94546
408-210-8821
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Socials
SUNDAY, JUNE 16
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds
The Welcome Party Extended will be held at Georgia National Fairgrounds, Sunday, June 16th. Social starts at starts at 6:00PM.
FREE ACTIVITIES- Give it a Try, an introduction to all the performance events that Dalmatians excel in but you’ve never tried. Agility, Barn Hunt, Conformation, FCAT, Obedience, Rally, Road Trial, Scent Work & Tracking. We’ll give you a little introduction and an opportunity to give it a try. Please NOTE: This try it is not for dogs that are entered in that particular event.
The Juniors is not a fun match for juniors, it’s an adult person fun match judged by the juniors.
Fee Based Activities
Conformation Handling Class with the Slattums. $10
Trick Dog Testing fee based
Canine Good Citizens testing fee based
Contributions are going to the Ways N Means Committee for DCA 2024
To reserve your Welcome Party ticket, click here by SAT, June 1 at 11:59PM EDT.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds
Taco Tuesday– A taco bar will be available at 6 PM on Tuesday for those who wish to stay on the fairgrounds after the Betty Garvin Seminar and before the Line Dance Party. To get your ticket, click here by SAT, June 1 at 11:59PM EDT.
Line Dance Party will start at 7 PM. Come to the Social Night with the theme: Charlie Daniels Musical Era. Music, line dancing, food and cash bar. Come dressed in your favorite country/western attire including cowboy hats, boots, bola ties & jeans. Contest for the best cowboy hat, best outfit. and coolest boots. To reserve you line dancing party ticket, click here by SAT, June 1 at 11:59PM EDT.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds
The Annual Awards Banquet will be held at the Miller Murphy Howard Building, Thursday, June 20th. Purchase your banquet ticket here by SAT, June 1 at 11:59PM EDT.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds
Regional BBQ Diner (SOLD OUT!!!) and Karaoke Night Purchase your Karaoke Night ticket here (not attending BBQ) by SAT, June 1 at 11:59PM EDT in the Miller Murphy Howard Building, CASH BAR.
Tracking
SATURDAY, June 15
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds, Outer perimeter of fairgrounds property, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 1069
Fees
Tracking Dog: $75.00
Classes Offered
6 TD Tracks
The Tracking Dog Test will be limited to 6 dogs. 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.
We are pleased to welcome our Tracking judge: Jack Sappenfield Durham, NC
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 6 at 12:00PM EST
Closing Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm EDT
Our trial secretary is:
Kathyrn Degelman
3105 Evergreen Drive
Augusta, GA 30909
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Top Twenty
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds, Miller Murphy Howard Building
TUESDAY JUNE 18
Draw Meeting
WEDESDAY, JUNE 19
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, June 20.
