Spring 2013 Topknot News
The Spring 2013 Topknot News was mailed to members on April 27th by bulk mail. This was done to save on postage costs. We have heard of at least one member who has not (as of May 21) received her copy. Please notify the editor, Sue Hamlin, if your copy has not arrived.
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(The Spring issue will be mailed in late April)
Photos from the 2012 AHCA National
Don't forget if you haven't seen your National photos, there are both win photos of the winners and ringside candids of all dogs who were present at the specialty. Proofs will not be automatically mailed to you, but please find them at http://www.juliepoole.com/Afghan/National/
2013 Breeders' Cup
The Afghan Hound Club of America
Proudly Presents
The Twenty-Fifth Annual
Afghan Hound Breeders' Cup
May 31, 2013
Best Western Whitmore Lake
9897 Main Street, Whitmore Lake, Michigan 48189
734-449-2058
| Dates Entries and Fees CLOSE | Fee | |
| Litter nomination | January 23, 2013 | $25 |
| Judge nomination | January 23, 2013 | |
| Ballots to Breeders | January 30, 2013 | |
| Ballots returned | February 13, 2013 | |
| Judge announcement | February 20, 2013 | |
| Individual get entries | March 6, 2013 | $25 |
| Supplemental litter entries | April 10, 2013 | $40 |
| Supplemental get entries | April 10, 2013 | $30 |
| Late get entries | April 10, 2013 | $30 |
| FINAL get entries | May 8, 2013 | $50 |
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For further information contact: |
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Dorma Busby, Show Secretary |
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Becky Morisette, Show Chairman |
Need to update something on here? Contact: Eddie Kominek
2013 National Announcement
The Afghan Hound Club of America, Inc.
Proudly Presents
The 77th NATIONAL Specialty Show
Wednesday, September 25th 2013 - Saturday, September 28th 2013
Dianne Kroll, Show Chairman
971-221-7623
Sue Busby, Show Secretary
586-264-4292
Hotel & Reservations
Holiday Inn - Portland Airport
8439 NE Columbia Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97220-1382
1-888-HOLIDAY (888-465-4329) or 503-256-5000
Room Rate $89 single or double
Up to 5 dogs per room
Dedicated airport shuttle with extra crate space
- More than 15,000 square feet in the exhibit hall
- Food concession during show hours, including
- Full-service bar
- Free morning coffee for early birds
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
Fly into PDX airport for shuttle to the hotel (6 minutes.) Alternately, use Sea-Tac airport, which is less than 3 hours away. Both are serviced by all major airlines, including Alaska. ($100 dog charge)
Explore the Pacific Northwest
- Only 10 miles to downtown Portland - Old Town, Chinatown, zoo, gardens, music, micro-breweries, great food and more
- Tax-free shopping - NO sales tax in Oregon
- Take a road trip - See our evergreen forests, wine country, waterfalls and mountains. Less than 60 miles to:
- Oregon Coast
- Mt. Hood and Timberline Lodge
- Columbia River Gorge
- Mount St. Helens
Same location as 1989 National
Hotel newly refurbished in 2012
Judges
The judges for 2013 are:
- Dominique Denis - Regular and Non-Regular Dog Classes
- Lee Canalizo - Regular and Non-Regular Bitch Classes and Best of Breed
- Stephen Fisher* - 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition (NEW!)
- Chris Terrell - All Sweepstakes Classes
- Katie Effert - Junior Showmanship Classes
- Paula Ritoza - Agility Classes
- Lyndell Ackerman & Ann Billups - Lure Coursing
- Jill K. Jones - Obedience & Rally
* = pending AKC and/or ASFA approval
Schedule (Tentative)
Times are subject to change. As the national approaches, please check back for updates.
Revised - April 9, 2013
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Associated Specialties
Show Secretary for all events (excluding Lure Coursing):
Dorma Sue Busby
11950 SW Plumbrook Rd.
Sterling Height, MI. 48312
Afghan Hound Club of Greater Portland - Sunday, September 29th, 2013
- Valarie Hansen - Dogs
- Dominique Denis - Bitches & Intersex
Evergreen Afghan Hound Club - Sunday, September 29th, 2013
- Claire Milward (Pending)- Regular Classes
Preceeding All-Breed Shows
Come in early for these events preceding the AHCA
Gig Harbor Kennel Club - September 21st & 22nd, 2013
- Judges:
- Saturday - Dana P. Cline
- Sunday - John R. Wood Jr.
- 130 miles north of show site.
Portland Agility Club - September 20th, 21st & 22nd, 2013
- 15 miles north of show site
Need to update something on here? Contact: Eddie Kominek