2022 National Specialty

Show Chairmen: Kimberley A. Horn Janek and Barbara Danieli

Show Secretary: BaRay Event Services, Inc. website E-mail: dogshows@barayevents.com

Facility Coordinator: Kay Cassella

Chief Ring Steward: Barbara Danieli

Silent Auction: Caryl Dumaine and Kelley Frary

Catalog Advertising: Helen Lee

Catalog Memorial Page: Sandra Moore-Doby

Field Events Coordinator: Leslie Walenta

Futurity Event Chair: Cindi Gredys

Grounds: Hannah Hix

Health Clinics and Seminar: Leonore Abordo and Nancy Hopkins

Hospitality: Krista Hunt

Judges Education: Patti Neale

Member Education: Kay Novotny. "So You Want To Be A Judge" presented by Jill Bell, AKC Rep

Obedience and Rally: Elizabeth (Betsy) Tolley

Pee Wee and Toddler Classes: Kari McCloskey. Bring "Release of Liability" form to Specialty or email to Kari

Photographer - Show and Field Events: Hillary Tregillus

Photographer - Candids: TBD

Power Paws Tabulator: Kimberley A. Horn Janek

Raffles: 2022 Specialty Committee

Reserved Grooming/Crating: Sherri Nichols and Ashley Sydow

RV Parking: Available at the host hotel for $50 per night if paid on the One-Stop Shopping form by April 6, 2022. NO hookups. Breakfast is NOT included. NO charge if you have a guest room at the host hotel. Contact Gary Gideon, 254-366-8706 to reserve your spot.

RV Parking Off-site: Plantation Place RV Park, 345 Barnes Bidge Road, Sunnyvale, TX 75182, 1-800-820-4778, NO showers or public restrooms available. Please refer to website for details.

Specialty Logo Design: Shirley McFadden

Specialty Sales: Kari McCloskey

Triathlon Tabulator: Karen Ackerman

Trophy Chairman: Shirley McFadden

Vendors: Laurie Courtney, 817-337-1498

Veterinarian On Call: Rodeo Drive Veterinary Hospital, 1919 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, TX; 972-288-4481

Veterinarian - Emergencies: Veterinary Referral Center of East Dallas, 4651 Beltline Road, Mesquite TX, 972-226-3377

Official Judging Schedule - DOWNLOAD HERE

Saturday, April 23

• 7:00 a.m. until completion – LGRA Race Meet (15) – Haggard Ranch, 7655 Rawhide Rd, Celina, TX
• Roll Call and Inspection 8:00 a.m. CST

Sunday, April 24

• 7:00 a.m. until completion – ASFA Lure Trial (18) – Haggard Ranch, 7655 Rawhide Rd, Celina, TX
• Roll Call and Inspection 8:00 a.m. CST – Judges: Jack Downing and Amy Balthrop

Monday, April 25

• 7:00 a.m. until completion – AKC Lure Trial (44) – Haggard Ranch, 7655 Rawhide Rd, Celina, TX
• Roll Call and Inspection 8:00 a.m. CST – Judges: Jack Downing and Amy Balthrop
• 6:00 p.m. – "Practice & Pointers" Workshop for Obedience and Rally – Ballroom

Tuesday, April 26

• Obedience Trial Classes (7 Entrants) – Judge: Mrs. Judith A. Brown
• 8:30 a.m. – (1) Utility B
• 8:45 a.m. – (3) Novice B
• 9:15 a.m. – Walk-thru – Classes to follow: (2) Beginner Novice B; (1) Beginner Novice A
• Rally Trial Classes (11 Entrants) – Judge: Mrs. Judith A. Brown
• 9:45 a.m. – Walk-thru; Class to follow: (1) Rally Master #2502
• 10:00 a.m. – Walk-thru; Class to follow: (2) Rally Excellent B #s 2502, 2701
• 10:20 a.m. – Walk-thru; Class to follow: (2) Rally Advanced B #s 2501-2502
• 10:40 a.m. – Walk-thru; Class to follow: (1) Rally Intermediate #2301
• 10:50 a.m. – Walk-thru; Classes to follow: (3) Rally Novice B; (2) Rally Novice A #s 2201-2203
• 1:00 p.m. Futurity Classes – Judge Ms. Barbara Binder
• (6) 6-9 Puppy Dogs; (3) 9-12 Puppy Dogs; (10) 12-15 Junior Dogs; (9) 15-18 Senior Dogs; (9) 18-21 Senior Dogs (1) 21-24 Senior Dogs
• 3:00 p.m. – 2022 Specialty Opening Reception – Cash Bar. Judging resumes following reception
• 4:30 p.m. – (2) 6-9 Puppy Bitches; (2) 9-12 Puppy Bitches; (15) 12-15 Junior Bitches;; (16) 15-18 Senior Bitches; (5) 18-21 Senior Bitches; (2) 21-24 Senior Bitches; (1) Stud Dog; (5) Brood Bitch

Wednesday, April 27

• 8:00 a.m. – Puppy Sweepstakes Classes (50 Entrants) – Judge: Mrs. Barbara Tyler Lord
• (7) 6-9 Puppy Dogs; (3) 9-12 Puppy Dogs; (6) 12-15 Junior Dogs; (8) 15-18 Junior Dogs
• (4) 6-9 Puppy Bitches; (3) 9-12 Puppy Bitches; (4) 12-15 Junior Bitches; (15) 15-18 Junior Bitches; Best in Sweeps
• Lunch at Judge's Discretion
• 12:30 p.m. – Veteran Sweepstakes Classes (21) – Judge: Mrs. Barbara Tyler Lord
• (2) 10+ Yrs. Veteran Dogs; (1) 9–10 Yrs Veteran Dog; (2) 8–9 Yrs Veteran Dogs;
• (4) 10+ Yrs. Veteran Bitches; (3) 9–10 Yrs. Veteran Bitches; (5) 8-9 Yrs. Veteran Bitches; Best in Sweeps
• 2:15 p.m. – Dual champion Stakes (15 Entrants) (Special Attraction – Judge To Be Announced)
• (1) 10+ Yrs. DC Venerable Adult Dog; (1) 7 Yrs. & under 10 Yrs. DC Veteran Adult Dog; (3) 4 Yrs. & Under 7 Yrs. Mature Adult Dogs; (1) Yr. & Under 4 Yrs. Young Adult Dog
• (2) 10+ Yrs. DC Venerable Adult Bitches; (3) 7 Yrs. & Under 10 Yrs. DC Veteran Adult Bitch; (2) 4 Yrs. & Under 7 Yrs. Mature Adult Bitches; (2) 1 Yr. & Under 4 Yrs. Young Adult Bitch
• 3:00 p.m. – Stud Dog and Brood Bitch – Judge: Diane Thompson Divin – (4) Stud Dogs; (9) Brood Bitches
• 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Heart Clinic – Ashley B. Saunders, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology) and Sonya Wesselowski, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
• 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. – Silent Auction
• 4:30 p.m. – CGC / CGCA / CGCU Testing (16) – Evaluator: Kay Cassella
• 6:30 p.m. – Health Webinar – Texas A&M Borzoi research updates and an overview of best practices in cardiac breed screening – Sonya Wesselowski, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)

Thursday, April 28

• Triathlon Conformation Judging (4) – Judge: Prudence Hlatky
• 9:15 a.m. – Altered Class (4) (Special Attraction) – Judge: Prudence Hlatky
• 9:30 a.m. – Specialty Show – Dog Classes (47) – Judge: Prudence Hlatky
• (8) 6-9 Puppy Dogs; (2) 9-12 Puppy Dogs; (11) 12-18 Junior Dogs; (2) Novice Dogs; (10) B-B-Ex Dogs; (5) Am Bred Dogs; (9) Open Dogs; Winners Dog Veteran Dog Classes (5): (3) Vet Dogs 7-10 Yrs.; (2) Vet Dogs 10+ Yrs.
• 7:30 a.m – Completion of Heart Clinic
• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Silent Auction
• 3:00 p.m. – Member / Fancier Education – "So You Want To Be A Judge" – Presenter: Jill Bell, AKC Field Rep
• 6:00 p.m. – Annual Member Buffet Dinner
• 7:30 p.m. – Annual Membership Meeting

Friday, April 29

• 10:00 a.m. – Specialty Show – Bitch Classes (55) – Judge: Prudence Hlatky
• (5) 6-9 Puppy Bitches; (5) 9-12 Puppy Bitches; (10) 12-18 Bitches; (3) Novice Bitches; (15) Bred By Exhibitor Bitches; (6) Am Bred Bitches; (11) Open Bitches; Winners Bitch
• Lunch Break – Pee Wee Handling – Judge Krista Hunt, DVM
• Veteran Bitch Classes (16): (12) Vet Bitch 7-10 Yrs.; (4) Vet Bitch 10+ Yrs.
• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Silent Auction
• 6:00 p.m. – Borzoi Baron's Ball – Cash Bar; Snacks; Live Auction

Saturday, April 30

• 10:00 a.m. – (4) Brace Units – Judge: Prudence Hlatky
• 10:30 a.m. – Specialty Show – Best of Breed (65) – Judge: Prudence Hlatky – Best of Breed – Dogs (31)
• Lunch Break
• 1:15 p.m. – Junior Showmanship Classes (2) – Judge: Prudence Hlatky – (2) Open
• 1:30 p.m. – Specialty Show – Best of Breed Continued – Best of Breed – Bitches (34)
• Best Puppy, Best Bred By Exhibitor, Best Veteran
• 6:00 p.m. – Coctails – Cash Bar
• 6:30 p.m. – Annual Awards Banquet

Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton / Mesquite Convention Center

Each individual guest must make their own reservations by calling 1-972-329-3100. They must identify themselves as members of the “Borzoi Club of America Group”. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.

Standard King or Double Guest Rooms $115.00/night plus applicable state & local taxes

King or Double Bed Suites $135.00/night plus applicable state & local taxes

Guests must inform reservations if you will have dogs.

Guests assume all responsibility for pet damages in guest rooms and on hotel premises and will be subject to fines. You will be asked to sign a waiver. All individuals sleeping in a room are responsible for any damages to their room. The show committee reserves the right to inspect rooms throughout the duration of the event. Housekeeping must be able to enter rooms daily. Dogs are expected to be crated when left alone in the room. Plastic sheeting will be provided and must be placed under each crate. Bathing a dog in the room is not permitted. Outdoor facilities will be provided for bathing. Bring your own towels and shampoo.

Guests are responsible for a one time $35.00 non-refundable cleaning deposit per room with dogs, due at check-in.

Guests must reserve rooms prior to April 2, 2022

PLEASE NOTE: There is no restaurant on-site. Hot breakfast is available only for guests that are staying at hotel. There will be a kiosk available daily from 11 am – 2 pm with food for purchase. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants within minutes from the hotel.

Accessible by Dallas/Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Airports. NOTE: There is NO hotel shuttle available. The hotel recommends Uber or Lyft for transportation from area airports.