2025 National Specialty

Show Chairs: Kimberley A. Horn Janek and Barbara A. Danieli

Show Secretary: Kimberley A. Horn Janek

Facility Coordinator: Elizabeth (Betsy) Tolley

Chief Ring Steward: Barbara A. Danieli

Catalog Advertising: Helen W. Lee

Catalog Memorial Page: Kelley Frary

CGC/CGCA/CGCU/Trick: Heidi Scott

Companion/Costume Parade: Rebecca Drollinger. Music Legends theme. Time to be announced, Friday afternoon after judging is completed

 

 

 

Field Events Coordinator: Emily Killian

• LGRA Race Secretary: Emily Killian
• AKC and ASFA Lure Coursing Chair: Emily Killian
• ASFA Trial Secretary: Amy Sikula
• AKC Trial Secretary: Magdlena Krasny

Futurity Event Chairs: Kimberley A. Horn Janek and Barbara A. Danieli

Grounds: Cindy Michalak

Health Webinar: Virginia E. (Ginger) Jones

Health Clinics: Health Committee

Hospitality: TBD

Judges Education: Patti Neale

Member Education: Prudence Hlatky and Amy Sorbie

Obedience and Rally: 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 plus Candids: Steve Surfman

Power Paws Tabulator: Kimberley A. Horn Janek

Reserved Grooming/Crating: Kari McCloskey

RV Parking Coordinator: Prudence Hlatky

Silent Auction: Caryl Dumaine and Kelley Frary

Specialty Logo Design: Daphne Hoth

Specialty Sales: Gary Gideon

Triathlon Tabulator: Kimberley A. Horn Janek

Trophy Chairman: Joyce Law

Vendors: Corissa Fanning

Veterinarian On Call/Emergencies:
Indian Ridge Vet Clinic, 1100 Indian Trail Dr., Kingsport, TN 37660, 7:30am – 6:00pm, 423-378-4753
Airport Pet ER Clinic, 2346 TN-75, Blountville, TN 37617, 5:30pm – 8:00am, 423-279-0574

Official Judging Schedule PDF - DOWNLOAD HERE

Saturday, April 19, 2025

• 6:30 a.m. EDT until completion – AKC Coursing Lure Trial (55) – Kominek Farm, 123 Glendale Rd., Limestone, TN 37681
• Roll Call and Inspection 7:30 a.m. EDT
• 2:00 p.m. EDT until completion – LGRA Race Meet (19) – Kominek Farm, 123 Glendale Rd., Limestone, TN 37681
• Roll Call and Inspection 3:00 p.m. EDT

Sunday, April 20, 2025

• 6:30 a.m. EDT until completion – ASFA Lure Trial (38) – Kominek Farm, 123 Glendale Rd., Limestone, TN 37681
• Roll Call and Inspection 7:30 a.m. EDT
• 12:30 p.m. EDT until completion - FastCat (50) – Kominek Farm, 123 Glendale Rd., Limestone, TN 37681
• 1:00 p.m. EDT - Inspection

Monday, April 21, 2025

• Potomac Valley Borzoi Club Regional Specialty at host hotel
• Obedience Rent-A-Ring to follow ($15 for 15 minutes)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

• Obedience Trial Classes (14 Entrants) – Judge: Cheryl Tisdale
• 7:50 a.m. – (1) Walkthrough Novice A
• 8:15 a.m. – (4) Novice B
• 8:45 a.m. – (1) Open A
• 9:00 a.m. – Walkthrough (6) Beginner Novice B; (2) Beginner Novice A


• Rally Trial Classes (28 Entrants) – Judge: Cheryl Tisdale
• 9:45 a.m. – (3) Walk-Through Master
• 10:10 a.m. – (2) Walk-Through Excellent B
• 10:30 a.m. – (3) Walk-Through Advanced B; (2) Advanced A
• 11:15 a.m. – (6) Walk-Through Intermediate
• 11:45 a.m. – (5) Walk-Through Novice B; (7) Novice A


• 1:30 p.m. Futurity Classes (124 Entrants) – Judge Veni Harlan
• (11) 6-9 Puppy Dogs; (23) 9-12 Puppy Dogs; (5) 12-15 Junior Dogs; (2) 15-18 Senior Dogs; (5) 18-21 Senior Dogs; (3) 21-24 Senior Dogs
• 2025 Specialty Opening Reception. Judging resumes following reception
• (8) 6-9 Puppy Bitches; (29) 9-12 Puppy Bitches; (7) 12-15 Senior Bitches; (4) 15-18 Senior Bitches; (8) 18-21 Senior Bitches; (8) 21-24 Senior Bitches; (4) Stud Dogs (7) Brood Bitches

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

• 8:00 a.m. – Puppy Sweepstakes Classes (76 Entrants) – Judge: Rhanda Glenn
• (7) 6-9 Puppy Dogs; (10) 9-12 Puppy Dogs; (4) 12-15 Junior Dogs; (2) 15-18 Junior Dogs; (7) 18-21 Junior Dog; (3) 21-24 Junior Dog
• (11) 6-9 Puppy Bitches; (17) 9-12 Puppy Bitches; (4) 12-15 Junior Bitches; (1) 15-18 Junior Bitch; (3) 18-21 Junior Bitches; (7) 21-24 Junior Bitches; Best in Sweeps


• 1:00 p.m. – Veteran Sweepstakes Classes (33) – Judge: Rhanda Glenn
• (1) Veteran Dogs 9-10 Years; (3) Veteran Dogs 8-9 Years; (9) Veteran Dogs 7-8 Year
• (9) Veteran Bitches 10 Years & Over; (4) Veteran Bitches 8-9 Years; (7); Veteran Bitches 7-8 Years; Best in Sweeps


• 2:45 p.m. – Dual Champion Stakes (24 Entrants) (Judge: Selma Kominek)
• (4) Dual Champion Dog 7-10 Years; (5) Dual Champion Dog 4-7 Years; (2) Dual Champion Dog 1-4 Years
• (5) Dual Champion Bitches 7-10 Years; (8) Dual Champion Bitch 4-7 Years; Best in Stakes
• 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. – Silent Auction Opens for Items
• 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Heart Health Clinic
• 4:00 p.m. – CGC / Trick Testing; Evaluator: Heidi Scott
• Walk for AKC FIT Dog Program (to follow CGC / Trick Testing)
• 7:30 p.m. - Health Webinar

Thursday, April 24, 2025

• 8:00 a.m. – 4 to 6 Months Beginner Puppy (4) – Judge: Steven Evans
• 8:15 a.m. - Altered Class Judging (3) - Judge: Steven Evans
• 8:30 a.m. - Triathlon Conformation Judging (11) - Judge: Steven Evans
• 9:15 a.m. – Stud Dog Class (6) and Brood Bitch Class (11) – Judge Steven Evans
• 10:15 a.m. – Brace Class (10 Brace Units) – Judge Steven Evans


• Specialty Judging – Judge Meghann Lord-Fenn (274 entries)
• 11:00 a.m. – Specialty Dog Classes (65 Entrants) – (5)Puppy Dogs 6-9 Months; (5) Puppy Dogs 9-12 Months; (7)12-18 Months Dogs; (7) Amateur Owner Handler Dogs; (8)Bred By Exhibitor Puppy Dogs, 6 to 12 Months; (13)Bred By Exhibitor Adult Dogs, 12 Months and over; (8)American Bred Dogs; (12) Open Dogs Winners Dog / Reserve Winners Dog
• Following Reserve Winners Dog – (11)Veteran Dogs 7-9 Years; (1) Veteran Dog 9 Years & Over
• 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Silent Auction
• 3:30 p.m. – Annual Membership Meeting
• 6:30 p.m. – Annual Member Buffet Dinner with Cash Bar
• 7:30 p.m. – Live Art Auction to Benefit BCOA

Friday, April 25, 2025

• 9:00 a.m. – Specialty Show – Bitch Classes (76) – Judge: Meghann Lord-Fenn
• (7) Puppy Bitches 6-9 Months; (12) Puppy Bitches 9-12 Months; (4) 12-18 Months Bitches; (1) Amateur Owner Handler Bitch; (10)Bred By Exhibitor Puppy Bitches, 6 to 12 Months; (18) Bred By Exhibitor Adult Bitches, 12 months and over; (11) American Bred Bitches; (13) Open Bitches; Winners Bitch / Reserve Winners Bitch
• 1:00 p.m. – Veteran Bitches (20 Entrants) (10) Veteran Bitches 7- under 9 Years; (10) Veteran Bitches 9 Years & Over
• 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Silent Auction – Closes at 3:30 p.m.
• 5:00 p.m. – Companion/ Costume Parade – Ballroom – "Music Legends"
• 7:30 p.m. – Member/Fancier Education – "Borzoi Social"

Saturday, April 26, 2025

• 8:00 a.m. – Specialty Show – Best of Breed Begins (101) – Judge: Meghann Lord-Fenn – Best of Breed Dogs (45)
• 10:30 a.m. – PeeWee and Toddler Classes – Judge: Meghann Lord-Fenn followed by
• Junior Showmanship Classes (5 Entrants) - Judge: Prudence Hlatky: (3) Open - All Ages; (2) Novice - All Ages; Best Junior Handler; Reserve Best Junior Handler; Presentation of the Rachel Hunt Memorial Foundation Scholarship
• LUNCH
• 12:30 p.m. – Best of Breed Continues – Best of Breed Bitches (56); Best of Breed, Best Of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex, Select Dog, Select Bitch, Awards of Merit, AKC National Owner-Handler Series Competition, Best Puppy, Best Bred By Exhibitor, Best Veteran
• 6:00 p.m. – Cocktails – Cash Bar
• 6:30 p.m. – Annual Awards Banquet

MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center reservation link

Single King: $155 plus sales and occupancy taxes per room, per night equates to $182.13 inclusive per room, per night.

Two Double Beds: $155 plus taxes per room, per night equates to $182.13 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. The BCOA welcome letter and the MeadowView standard form with hotel dog policies must be signed at check-in.

Each reservation will be charged one night's room and tax on the next business day. Once you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation number on the same day. Cutoff date is March 19, 2025.

Maximum two rooms per household. All reservations will be charged for all remaining nights of their reservation on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The credit card on file must have adequate funds and an updated expiration date. Reservation cancellation refunds will occur up until Wednesday, March 19, 2025. There will be no refunds after this time including any reservation modifications. There will be no refunds for early departures.

Hotel Reservation Desk: 423-578-6600; Group Code: BCA

Reservation block opens on October 15, 2024 at 10 AM ET.

THE HOTEL BLOCK IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. CALL THE HOTEL DIRECTLY TO CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY.

The closest airport is the Tri Cities Regional Airport (TRI), approximately 20 minutes away. Tri Cities Airport Shuttle: $30.00 - One-way, $60.00 - Round Trip. Request 24 hours ahead of arrival: 1-423-578-6600. The hotel also recommends Uber, Lyft or a car rental for transportation from the airport.

RV parking available at the host hotel for $70 per night if paid by March 19, 2025. $75 per night if paid for in person, April 19-April 26, 2025. NO hookups. NO charge if you have a guestroom at the host hotel for the duration of your stay. Cash or checks made payable to BCOA-2025. Contact Prudence Hlatky

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