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The American Water Spaniel Club, Inc.

AKC Member and Parent Club

2008 AWSC National Specialty

August 6th through the 10th

Alexandria, MN

The AWSC National Specialty is a licensed AKC conformation dog show held specifically for the American Water Spaniel. It is a part of four consecutive days of events held during the month of August for the benefit of AWS owners and members of the AWSC. Events during these four days include the National Specialty, an Obedience Trial, Roustabout, AWSC Hunt Tests, AWS RCT, the club's annual meeting, an awards banquet, and much more.

Other information about the National Specialty can be viewed at the National Specialty Booklet Page where you can pull up a series of PDFs to obtain information regarding the schedule, order forms, and other detailed information.

American Water Spaniel Club - Conformation and Obedience Specialty

Event No: 2008443401
Holiday Inn Alexandria
5637 State Hwy 29 S
Alexandria, MN
Date: Thursday - August 07, 2008    
Closing Date: Wednesday - July 16, 2008

For additional information contact:
Jim Hardin, Event Secretary
2603 Ridge Rd
Custer, WI 54423-9410
(715) 592-4618   
ariellworks@wi-net.com


Judges and Entry Fees


Conformation

Entry fees: $25 1st / $15 2nd

Judge: Mr. Douglas A. Johnson
(p) Provisional
Sweepstakes

Entry fees: $15

Judge:
Mrs. Nancy D. Simmons
Junior Showmanship

Entry fees: $15

Judge:
Mrs. Nancy D. Simmons

Obedience

Judge: Mrs. Nancy D. Simmons
Rally filler

AWSC Hunt Tests - August 9 and 10
Retriever Judges

Thomas McMorrow - Wayzata, MN
Dennis Riebe - Forest Lake, MN
Sandy Zandlo - Ham Lake, MN

Spaniel Judges

Nelson "Buzz" Benson - Bismarck, ND
Duane Maki - Duluth, MN
Vicky Thomas - Torrance, CA
Jack Davies - Brainerd, MN (alternate)

Accommodations:

Information on the 2008 National Specialty headquarters hotel and other accommodations can be found by clicking here.

Emergency Plan:

In accordance with AKC recommendations and requirements the AWSC has a written emergency plan to be followed during our National Specialty. All attendees are asked to review the plan at their leisure. To read the plan click here.

NOTE: Art is looking for volunteers to be on-site emergency responders during the Nationals. If you would like to help in this area, please contact Art at 662-890-4513 or by email at aheun@comcast.net.

Photo Contest:

Information on the 2008 National Specialty Photo Contest is now available; click here for details.

Trophy Donations:

Donations for the 2008 National Specialty are now being accepted. For information regarding such donations please click here.

Past National Specialty results:

To see a listing of the winners from our 2006 National Specialty events click on the following links:

2006 Conformation and Obedience           2006 Field Events

To see a listing of the winners from our 2007 National Specialty events click on the following link:

2007 Conformation and Obedience           2007 Field Events