2015 National Specialty

2015 GSCA National Specialty

September 4-6, 2015

Greeley, Colorado

Canine Good Citizen and CGC Advanced testing will be offered on Thursday, September 3, beginning at 4:00 pm. The cost is $25 per dog for CGC testing and $25 per dog for CGCA testing. Handlers whose dog successfully completes the CGC test will receive a medallion and certificate; CGCA testing does not include a medallion. Pre-registration is encouraged using the reservation form found here; if space is available, registration will be available the day of the testing.

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This seminar is open to those who are interested in judging the Giant Schnauzer and who are currently AKC licensed judges or who have applied to the AKC. The seminar will begin at 5:00 pm with a classroom portion, a meal, and hands-on instruction.

If you wish to order merchandise please complete the form.

If you wish to make a reservation for the Annual Awards Banquet, Reserved Grooming and/or RV Parking, please complete the information form and return your reservation and payment as soon as possible to the address provided on the form. FYI - the host Kennel Club says that RV parking goes quickly, so please get your reservations in now. Do Not Delay!

The goal of every specialty show committee is to put on the best event that they can and to make it memorable for the participants. Part of that is the logo that will represent the spirit of the specialty, part is made up of activities that all the participants will enjoy, and another part is the prizes that will be awarded during the conformation and performance competitions. Please help us make this 2015 Colorado National Specialty a show to remember and consider sponsoring a prize. Donations start as low as $20 or you can sponsor a trophy (or bundle trophies) for a higher dollar amount. There are many options available. We can only make this show happen with your help. The trophy donation spreadsheet can be downloaded here but you can contact Cindy Wallace, Trophy Chair, at gswhiskers@yahoo.com for the most current information on availability and to make your contribution. Don't forget to include your dedication! You can pay by check or credit card (please note a small fee applies if paying by card). I look forward to hearing from you!

**AUCTION ITEMS WANTED** Would you like to have your home state represented at this year's National Specialty? Please consider donating a state specific gift basket to the Auction. Do you have any Giant Schnauzer memorabilia that you are looking to find a good home for? Are you Spring cleaning and finding you have too many dog related goodies? We would love to have you donate them to the National Specialty Auction. Please send auction items to Bill Combs, 7063 W. Arlington Dr., Lakewood, CO 80123-0811. If you have any questions, please contact Bill at (303) 973-2133 or wjcombs@msn.com.

Start planning your vacation for next year, and come spend it with us in Colorado. This show falls on Labor Day weekend so come on out a week ahead and see Estes Park or Rocky Mountain National Park.

Show Chairman ~ Lori Clark

Show Coordinator ~ Laurie Mason

Trophies & Donations ~ Cindy Wallace

Hospitality ~ Vicki Kallett

Treasurer ~ Marnie Lowe

Building & Grounds ~ Mike Mason