The Afghan Hound Club of America, Inc.

Proudly Presents

The 88th National Specialty Show

Monday, October 20th 2025 - Thursday, October 23th 2025
Wilmington, OH
Roberts Centre

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Chad Alexander & Christopher Belt, Show Chairpersons

Judges

Regular and Non-Regular Classes and Best of Breed
Sandy Frei
Sweepstakes Classes (All), Triathlon
Julie Roche
Lure Coursing
Greg Breitbach, Steve Curry, Katie Kaltenborn
Agility
TBD
Obedience & Rally
TBD
Junior Showmanship Classes
TBD

Committee Chairpersons

Show Chairpersons
Chad Alexander, Christopher Belt
Agility Chairperson
Dr. Ulrike Reinisch
Obedience & Rally Chairperson
Beth Erisman-Thomas
Triathlon Chairperson
Beth Erisman-Thomas
Performance Events Chairperson
Eddie Kominek
Show Secretary
Dorma Sue Busby
Companion Events Secretary
Lynda Hicks
Performance Events Secretary
Selma Kominek
Announcer
Connie Butherus
Art Auction
Jennifer Taylor
Auctioneer
Jason Taylor
Awards Chairperson
Rachel Hastings-Howard
Awards Dinner
James Donahue
Award Dinner Master of Ceremonies
Jason Taylor
Breed Education/Seminar
Chad Alexander
Catalog Advertising
Lukas Cohen
Catalog Sales
Ann Nicholson
Chief Ring Steward
Israel Garcia
Club & Show Sales/Merchandise
Becky Morisette
Communications
Erica Jantos
Companion Events Volunteer Coordinator
Claudia Jakus
Decorations
Chris Belt
Dog Bathing
Rachel Hastings-Howard
Emergency Response Coordinator
Connie Butherus
Event Reservations
AHCA Store
Exhibitor Hospitality
Susan Weatherhead
Fund Raising/Trophy Donation
Beth Collins
Grounds
AHCA Members
Judges Education Seminar
James Donahue
Judges' Hospitality
Bob & Helen Stein
Juniors Seminar
Darla Miller
Live Streaming
Logo Design
Michelle Trifiro
National Anthem Flautist
James Donahue
Photographer
Kris Johnson
Rescue Raffle
Maddie Mullis & Betsy Schilling
Reserved Grooming & Seating
Reservations - All Events
Ann Nicholson
RV Parking
Roberts Centre & Darla Miller
Trophy Artist
TBD
Trophy Chair
Chad Alexander
Trophy Donations
Sandy Nelson
Vendors & Vendor Reservations
Mary Anne Giordano

Schedule

Click on individual events for detailed descriptions and more information.

Times are subject to change and are not final until the Judges' Programs are posted.

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Dining Reservations, Purchase Vendor Spaces, Buy Ad Space

Do this and more at the AHCA2024 Store

Art Auction Gallery

Framed limited edition print, “The Cliff Dwellers”
Framed limited edition print, “The Cliff Dwellers”
Oil on canvas of Afghan Hound
Oil on canvas of Afghan Hound
Canvas print of a Domino Afghan Hound
Canvas print of a Domino Afghan Hound
Metal sculpture
Metal sculpture
1 of 1 Giclee print
1 of 1 Giclee print
Framed black and tan Afghan Hound head study
Framed black and tan Afghan Hound head study
Sterling Silver brooch
Sterling Silver brooch
Framed limited edition print, “The Four Seasons”
Framed limited edition print, “The Four Seasons”
Original pastel, Afghan Hound head study
Original pastel, Afghan Hound head study
Ceramic pitcher with Coursing Afghan Hounds
Ceramic pitcher with Coursing Afghan Hounds
Framed print Afghan Hound head study
Framed print Afghan Hound head study
Original painting of 3 Afghan Hounds
Original painting of 3 Afghan Hounds
Lamp, hand painted
Lamp, hand painted
Framed Tom Lilly print
Framed Tom Lilly print
Original framed oil painting
Original framed oil painting
Sterling Silver Bracelet with turquoise beads
Sterling Silver Bracelet with turquoise beads
Giclee print - 2nd of 3
Giclee print - 2nd of 3
Stained glass art work of Afghan Hound with St Louis Arch
Stained glass art work of Afghan Hound with St Louis Arch
Modern style asymmetrical polished metal spring clamp bracelet with 2 Afghan Hound head studies painted on each side
Modern style asymmetrical polished metal spring clamp bracelet with 2 Afghan Hound head studies painted on each side
Original pastel of 2 Afghan Hounds
Original pastel of 2 Afghan Hounds
9” tall standing Afghan Hound ceramic sculpture
9” tall standing Afghan Hound ceramic sculpture
Signed print of head study of 2 Afghan Hounds
Signed print of head study of 2 Afghan Hounds
Sterling Silver necklace with lapis lazuli
Sterling Silver necklace with lapis lazuli
Signed print of Afghan Hound head
Signed print of Afghan Hound head
5” Bronze medallion of 2 Afghan Hound Heads
5” Bronze medallion of 2 Afghan Hound Heads
Framed print of Afghan Hound
Framed print of Afghan Hound
Southwestern Vase
Southwestern Vase
Framed print of standing Afghan Hound
Framed print of standing Afghan Hound
Sterling Silver Afghan Hound necklace with Morganite Beads
Sterling Silver Afghan Hound necklace with Morganite Beads
Kay Finch tankard
Kay Finch tankard
Kay Finch plate with Afghan Hound Head
Kay Finch plate with Afghan Hound Head
Original pen and ink commissioned drawing of your own dog by Frances Schuleit
Original pen and ink commissioned drawing of your own dog by Frances Schuleit

Trophies

by Martial Robin
by Martial Robin
by Martial Robin
by Martial Robin

Online Payments & Donations

Please be sure to change/update quantities on the PayPal payment screen for multiple guests before authorizing payment.

Awards Banquet

$40/person c/o Barb Bornstein

Guest Names:

Art Auction Dinner

$30/person
c/o Barb Bornstein

Guest Names:

Breeders Symposium

$15/person
c/o Linda Jackson

Guest Names: Hotel & Reservations

Hotel Reservations

Holiday Inn Wilmington
123 Gano Rd.
Wilmington, OH 45177

TO RESERVE A ROOM:
Call: 937-283-3200
Press option # 3
NOTE: If you don’t press 3, you’ll get sent to central reservations and won’t be able to access the room block
The Block Name is Afghan Hound Club of America
Rate: $149.00/night - CODE: A2H
Reservations may be made until October 1, 2025 – or until the block is sold out.

 Evening Event Reservations for the Breeders' Education Seminar Breakfast on Tuesday, Art Auction & Dinner on Wednesday and the Awards Banquet on Thursday can be made through the AHCA Store as soon as the final information is posted.

RV Reservations

Overnight RV parking will be available on the show grounds with Full Hook-ups at a rate of $50/night for full hookups and $35/night dry camping. Any and all RV parking must be pre-registered with the hotel using the below form. Please see all rules in the agreement below. Please note that we put a line on the form "special consideration" in hopes that anyone with handicap needs, want to be parked close to a friend, or have any addition request can be assisted. Every effort will be made to accommodate those arriving early on the 19th.

Please contact Kristy Woods at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for questions on RV parking or request an online fillable PDF from Cori Taylor at ctaylor@columbushospitality sent via Sertifi.

Trophy Donations

Any trophy donation of $50 or more will receive a free catalog

Catalog Advertisements

All Advertising in COLOR!

  AHCA Members Non-Members
One page $40 $45
Two pages $35/page $40/page
Three or more pages $30/page $35/page

Inside Front Cover, Inside Back Cover & Outside Back Cover: $100

FREE Catalog with 2 Page Ad

Regional Clubs: Now is the time to advertise your upcoming 2026 Specialties or other regional news @ $25/ad!
 
All ad materials must be submitted to Lukas Cohen.  All materials should be Photo Ready.  If sent electronically, the photos need to be scanned at 300dpi or higher.  Please send Ads in COLOR to ensure the best reproduction.  Include one photos and 50-75 words of copy. Thank you for supporting the 2025 AHCA Show Catalog.  Deadline for advertising is September 5th, 2025.
 
Payment must be paid in full at The AHCA Store before submission!
 
Send those camera ready ads to:
Lukas Cohen
314-201-2339
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Thank you for supporting our Afghan Hounds and our Afghan Hound Club of America!

2025 National Logo Store

We’re excited to offer exclusive merchandise for the AHCA National Specialty 2025 event. Show your pride and commemorate this special occasion with customized gear made just for you! TALL SIZES are available.

AHCA 2025 Store

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