The Afghan Hound Club of America, Inc.

Proudly Presents

The 86th National Specialty Show

Tuesday, October 17th 2023 - Saturday, October 21st 2023
Wilmington, OH
Roberts Centre

AHCA 2022 Logo

Russ & Barb Hastings, Show Chairmen
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Judges

Regular and Non-Regular Dog Classes and Best of Breed
Nancy Edgington
Regular and Non-Regular Bitch Classes
Lou Guerrero
Sweepstakes Classes (All), Triathlon
Mary Ann Giordano
Lure Coursing
TBD
Agility
TBD
Obedience & Rally
TBD
Junior Showmanship Classes
TBD

Committee Chairpersons

Show Chairperson
Russ Hastings
Assistant Show Chairperson
Barb Hastings
Show Secretary
Dorma Sue Busby
Agility
Dr. Ulrike Reinisch
Announcer
Connie Butherus
Art Auction
Auctioneer
Jason Taylor
Awards Dinner
TBD
Award Dinner Master of Ceremonies
Jason Taylor
Awards Chairperson
James Donahue
Breed Education/Seminar
Catalog Advertising
Catalog Sales
Dorma Sue Busby
Chief Ring Steward
David Giordano
Club Sales
Companion Volunteer Coordinator
Susan Weatherhead
Decorations
TBD
Dog Bathing
Emergency Response Coordinator
Exhibitor Hospitality
TBD
Fund Raising/Trophy Donation
Beth Collins & Susan Hamlin
Grounds
AHCA Members
Judges Education Seminar
James Donahue
Judge Hospitaltiy
Connie & Duane Butherus
Juniors Seminar
Darla Miller
Live Streaming
Eddie Kominek
Logo Design
Mary Ann Giordano
Lure Coursing
Eddie Kominek
Merchandise
National Anthem Flautist
James Donahue
Obedience & Rally
Claudia Jakus
Photographer
Turley Photography
Rescue Raffle
Reservations All Events
Reserved Grooming & Seating
RV Parking
Darla Miller
Triathlon
Beth Erisman-Thomas
Trophy Artist
TBD
Trophy Chair
Vendors & Vendor Reservations
Ken Amos

Schedule

Click on individual events for detailed descriptions and more information.

All Events and Schedules are Pending AKC approval.

Times are subject to change. As the national approaches, please check back for updates. Revised - January 25, 2023

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Art Auction Gallery

Framed limited edition print, “The Cliff Dwellers”
Framed limited edition print, “The Cliff Dwellers”

Framed limited edition print, “The Cliff Dwellers”
artist Marcia Van Woert
released in 1984
17”X22”
donated by Scot Van Woert

Oil on canvas of Afghan Hound
Oil on canvas of Afghan Hound

Oil on canvas of Afghan Hound
Artist Janet Williams
9”X12”
donated by Janet Williams

Canvas print of a Domino Afghan Hound
Canvas print of a Domino Afghan Hound

Canvas print of a Domino Afghan Hound
artist Terry Chacon
20”X24”
donated by Alisa Vickers

Metal sculpture
Metal sculpture

Metal sculpture
artist Johanna Tanner
4” tall
from the collection of Lt. Col. Wally and Kay Pede
donated by the Pede family

1 of 1 Giclee print
1 of 1 Giclee print

1 of 1 Giclee print
artist Terry Chacon
20” X 30”
donated by Pete and Rachel Irvin

Framed black and tan Afghan Hound head study
Framed black and tan Afghan Hound head study

Framed black and tan Afghan Hound head study
artist H. Court
19”X23”
from the collection of Lt. Col. Wally and Kay Pede
donated by the Pede family

Sterling Silver brooch
Sterling Silver brooch

Sterling Silver brooch
artist Lee Canalizo
donated by Leslie Greer

Framed limited edition print, “The Four Seasons”
Framed limited edition print, “The Four Seasons”

Framed limited edition print, “The Four Seasons”
artist Marcia Van Woert
22”X28”
donated by Scot Van Woert

Original pastel, Afghan Hound head study
Original pastel, Afghan Hound head study

Original pastel, Afghan Hound head study
artist Lee Gindlesperger
donated by Toni Richmond

Ceramic pitcher with Coursing Afghan Hounds
Ceramic pitcher with Coursing Afghan Hounds

Ceramic pitcher with Coursing Afghan Hounds
artist Connie Nibarger
donated by Linda Shipley and Ken Amos

Framed print Afghan Hound head study
Framed print Afghan Hound head study

Framed print Afghan Hound head study
artist Diana Fife
donated by Scott Pfeil and James Donahue

Original painting of 3 Afghan Hounds
Original painting of 3 Afghan Hounds

Original painting of 3 Afghan Hounds
30”X24”
artist Peggy Yeloushan
done in 1987
from the Lee Gindlesperger collection
donated by Toni Richmond

Lamp, hand painted
Lamp, hand painted

Lamp, hand painted
live edge cypress
14” tall
artist Janet Williams
donated by the artist

Framed Tom Lilly print
Framed Tom Lilly print

Framed Tom Lilly print
signed and numbered by artist
34”X28”
donated by Linda Shipley and Ken Amos

Original framed oil painting
Original framed oil painting

Original framed oil painting
artist George Finch, son of Kay Finch
25” X 30”
donated by Linda Shipley and Ken Amos

Sterling Silver Bracelet with turquoise beads
Sterling Silver Bracelet with turquoise beads

Sterling Silver Bracelet with turquoise beads
artist MaryAnn Giordano
donated by the artist

Giclee print - 2nd of 3
Giclee print - 2nd of 3

Giclee print - 2nd of 3 of an original work by Lee Canalizo
donated by Lee Canalizo

Stained glass art work of Afghan Hound with St Louis Arch
Stained glass art work of Afghan Hound with St Louis Arch

Stained glass art work of Afghan Hound with St Louis Arch
artist Jimmy Prosapio
donated by the artist

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

Modern style asymmetrical polished metal spring clamp bracelet with 2 Afghan Hound head studies painted on each side
artist unknown
donated by Linda Shipley and Ken Amos

Original pastel of 2 Afghan Hounds
Original pastel of 2 Afghan Hounds

Original pastel of 2 Afghan Hounds
artist Lee Gindlesperger
31”X37”
donated by Toni Richmond
The dogs are Ch. Cani Rising Star and Ch. Cani Samantha Genesis

9” tall standing Afghan Hound ceramic sculpture
9” tall standing Afghan Hound ceramic sculpture

9” tall standing Afghan Hound ceramic sculpture
artist Julie Roche
donated by artist

Signed print of head study of 2 Afghan Hounds
Signed print of head study of 2 Afghan Hounds

Signed print of head study of 2 Afghan Hounds
artist Mimi Baker
21”X25”
donated by Toni Richmond

Sterling Silver necklace with lapis lazuli
Sterling Silver necklace with lapis lazuli

Sterling Silver necklace with lapis lazuli
artist Lee Canalizo
donated by Norma and Tom Cozzoni

Signed print of Afghan Hound head
Signed print of Afghan Hound head

Signed print of Afghan Hound head
artist Lee Gindlesperger
#24 of 30
from the 1945 Life Magazine cover of Rudiki
donated by Selma and Eddie Kominek

5” Bronze medallion of 2 Afghan Hound Heads
5” Bronze medallion of 2 Afghan Hound Heads

5” Bronze medallion of 2 Afghan Hound Heads
artist Gary Newton
#15 of an edition of 25
dated 1994
donated by Leslie Greer

Framed print of Afghan Hound
Framed print of Afghan Hound

Framed print of Afghan Hound
artist June Leitch
donated by Scott Pfeil and James Donahue

Southwestern Vase
Southwestern Vase

Southwestern Vase
artist Kimberly Lindsey Parsons West
12’’ tall
dated 1990
donated by Linda Shipley and Ken Amos

Framed print of standing Afghan Hound
Framed print of standing Afghan Hound

Framed print of standing Afghan Hound
artist Diana Fife
donated by Scott Pfeil and James Donahue

Sterling Silver Afghan Hound necklace with Morganite Beads
Sterling Silver Afghan Hound necklace with Morganite Beads

Sterling Silver Afghan Hound necklace with Morganite Beads
artist Lee Canalizo
donated by Lee Canalizo

Kay Finch tankard
Kay Finch tankard

Kay Finch tankard
artist Kay Finch
donated by Ronda Bazar in the memory of Jerry Bazar who was dedicated to the Afghan Hound for over 50 years

Kay Finch plate with Afghan Hound Head
Kay Finch plate with Afghan Hound Head

Kay Finch plate with Afghan Hound Head
artist Kay Finch
donated by Claudia Jakus

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

Original pen and ink commissioned drawing of your own dog by Frances Schuleit
donated by Frances Schuleit

Trophies

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

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: $139.00/night
Reservations may be made until October 1, 2023 – or until the block is sold out.

Evening Event Reservations for the Breeders' Education Seminar Dinner on Wednesday, Art Auction & Dinner on Thursday and the Awards Banquet on Friday can be made through the AHCA Store.

Hotel & Reservations

Holiday Inn Wilmington
123 Gano Rd.
Wilmington, OH 45177

Room block will be opening soon.

RV Reservations

Overnight RV parking will be available on the show grounds. The fees are charged to help defray the costs of the security guards. Overnight Parking will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Parking prior to this time will need to pay an additional per day fee to the City of Greeley (check-in at Island Grove Park, 501 North 14 Avenue – 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday). You will be asked to move if not in your reserved spot on Sunday. For more information and registration form, please download the RV Parking PDF:

Trophy Donations

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

Catalog Advertisements

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FREE CATALOG WITH A 2 PAGE AD
 
Best Deal!
➡️Paid 2 page ad $90.00⬅️
(+Free catalog=$20 value)
                
➡️paid 1 page ad, $50.00⬅️
 
Regional Clubs advertising upcoming specialty or other club news:   $25.00 per Ad.
 
🌪FIRST come, FIRST serve:  the cover will be in glossy color, the inside front cover is reserved for AHCA;
however...
 
🚥$100 inside back cover!🚥
🚥$150 for outside back cover!🚥
(Free catalog not included)
 
Camera ready, jpg/pdf format.
Ad size 4.75” x 8” (½” border for binding and ¼” outside border).
 
Payment must be paid in full at The AHCA Store before submission!
 
Send those camera ready ads to:
Joy Atkins-Miller,
636-584-5656 (texts only plz)
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before September 1, 2022!
 
Thank you for supporting our Afghan Hounds and our Afghan Hound Club of America...still going strong after all these years!

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