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2023 National Specialty

BCOA holds an annual National Specialty Show whose location rotates from region to region and of course there are different judges each year. View the list of locations and list of judges.

Come to Virginia - April 22-29, 2023

In addition to conformation classes (including Futurity and Sweepstakes events), there will be an ASFA lure trial and/or AKC lure trials and on occasion AKC Junior Courser tests and straight-racing (LGRA). Also included are obedience, rally, a triathlon (combined scores for conformation, lure coursing and obedience) and junior showmanship. At times Agility or Rally Obedience will also be included.

Also offered may be art auctions, costume contests, silent auction, pee wee classes, health seminars, membership education seminars, raffles and the annual membership meeting. In addition will be the annual banquet where awards for the year's top dogs are presented and the next year's national specialty details are released.

Thanks to BCOA and its hard-working members on the National committee, each national specialty promises a lot of fun and competition and the viewing of quality dogs and their abilities. For further information e-mail the Show Chair

Judges

Regular Classes: Barbara Ewing, Kirov Borzoi

Stud Dog and Brood Bitch Classes: Robin Casey

Sweepstakes Classes: Roy Silguero, Gladkii Veter Borzoi

Junior Showmanship: Krista V. Hunt, DVM

Pee Wee and Toddler Classes: Krista Hunt

Obedience and Rally: Russell Hornfisher

CGC, CGCA, CGCU Tests: Patti W. Neale

Futurity: Karen (Cricket) Murray

Dual Champion Stakes: To Be Announced

Hotel Accommodations

The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Single Queen $139 plus taxes per room, per night equates to $162 inclusive per room, per night. Two Queens $159 plus taxes per room, per night equates to $185 inclusive per room, per night. All room types based on availability at the time of reservation.

Dog policy - $50 non-refundable pet fee. Maximum four dogs per room. Welcome letter to be signed at check-in with hotel dog policies.

Each reservation will be charged one night's room and tax at the time of reservation and within 48 hours you will receive a confirmation number. Cutoff date is 3.20.23.

Maximum two rooms per household.

All reservations will be charged for all remaining nights of their reservation on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The credit card on file must have adequate funds and an updated expiration date.

Reservation cancellation refunds will occur up until Monday, March 20, 2023. There will be no refunds after this time including any reservation modifications. There will be no refunds for early departures.

Reservations for the National Specialty can be made through the Booking Link

Flowering Almond Spa - Using time-honored rejuvenation and relaxation techniques, the Flowering Almond Spa specializes in massage and facial treatments and manicure and pedicure services. Spa guests may also access the fitness center, indoor pool, and hot tub.
Reservations & Information: 757-366-5790 • faspa@foundersinn.com

The closest airport is Norfolk International. The Founders Inn does have a shuttle available for a nominal fee. It must be pre-scheduled with the hotel.

Please plan on staying at the host hotel. It is vitally important that our room block gets filled. Additional hotel costs to our club are contingent on filling up the block.

RV parking is available at the Founders Inn for the 2023 National Specialty. Details will be provided at a future date.

Hotel Reservation Desk: 757-424-5511

Group Code: BCANS

2023 National Specialty

Future Nationals

Come to Virginia - April 22-29, 2023

Judges

Committee

Hotel Accommodations