Dog Show Information
Dog shows are a good place to meet responsible breeders who are showing their dogs to see how they stack up against the best specimens of the breed. Admission to most shows is either free or no more than $8.00 per person.
Results and Photos of MSCNC Specialties
Upcoming Miniature Schnauzer Specialty Shows In California
Miniature Schnauzer Club of Northern California
Fall Specialty
Saturday, October 23, 2010
at
Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore grounds
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Bernal Avenue
4501 Pleasanton Avenue
Pleasanton, California
| Sweepstakes Judge: | Lisa Blutman |
| Regular Classes Judge: | Virginia Lyne |
Other shows the same weekend, on the same grounds:
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore
Miniature Schnauzer Judge: Christine Erickson
Monday, October 25, 2010
Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore
Miniature Schnauzer Judge: Mary Jane Carberry
Superintendent (all 3 shows): MB-F
Closing date for entries (all 3 shows): October 6, 2010
Information about suggested hotels
for the Fall Specialty Weekend.
AKC/Eukanuba Championship Show
Saturday, December 4, 2010 and Sunday, December 5, 2010
at
Long Beach Convention Center
300 Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California
| Miniature Schnauzer Judge: | Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine |
Superintendent: Onofrio
Closing date for entries: November 10, 2010
Other shows the same weekend, on the same grounds:
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Kennel Club of Beverly Hills
Miniature Schnauzer Judge: Roberta L. Campbell
Closing date for entries: November 10, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Los Encinos Kennel Club
Miniature Schnauzer Judge: Houston (Toddie) Clark
Closing date for entries: November 10, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Long Beach Kennel Club
Miniature Schnauzer Judge: Dan Ericsson
Closing date for entries: November 10, 2010
Superintendent (all 3 shows): Bradshaw
Information about hotels for the AKC/Eukanuba Weekend.
Desert Empire Terrier Specialties
Thursday, January 6, 2011
at
Empire Equestrian Park and Polo Field
Avenue 51 and Monroe Street
Indio, California
| Sweepstakes Judge: | Carolyn I. Alexander |
| Regular Classes Judge: | Nancy Smith Hafner |
Friday, January 7, 2011
| Regular Classes Judge: | David A. Alexander |
Other shows the same weekend, on the same grounds:
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Kennel Club of Palm Springs
Miniature Schnauzer Judge: Lianne Rowles
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Kennel Club of Palm Springs
Miniature Schnauzer Judge: Karen Child
Superintendent (all 3 shows): Bradshaw
Closing date for entries (all 3 shows): December 22, 2010
Miniature Schnauzer Club of Northern California
Spring Specialty
Friday, April 15, 2011
at
Northern California Terrier Association terrier show
California Expo Center, Buildings 1 through 8
1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, California
| Sweepstakes Judge: | To be assigned |
| Regular Classes Judge: | To be assigned |
Other shows the same weekend, on the same grounds:
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Northern California Terrier Association (MSCNC supported entry)
Miniature Schnauzer Judge: To be assigned
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Sacramento Kennel Club
Miniature Schnauzer Judge: To be assigned
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Sacramento Kennel Club
Miniature Schnauzer Judge: To be assigned
Superintendent (all 4 shows): MB-F
Closing date for entries (all 4 shows): March 30, 2011
Information about suggested hotel for the Spring Specialty Weekend.
Miniature Schnauzer Club of Southern California Specialties
Friday, June 24, 2011
at
Great Western Terrier Association show grounds
Queen Mary Events Park
1126 Queens Hwy.
Long Beach, California
| Sweepstakes Judge: | To be assigned |
| Regular Classes Judge: | To be assigned |
Saturday, June 25, 2011
at
Great Western Terrier Association show
Queen Mary Events Park
1126 Queens Hwy.
Long Beach, California
| Sweepstakes Judge: | To be assigned |
| Regular Classes Judge: | To be assigned |
Superintendent: Bradshaw
Closing date for entries: June 8, 2011
Information about hotels
for the Great Western Weekend.
American Miniature Schnauzer Club
Summer Specialty
Sunday, June 26, 2011
at
Great Western Terrier Association show
Queen Mary Events Park
1126 Queens Hwy.
Long Beach, California
| Sweepstakes Judge: | Gale Schnetzer (Subj. to AKC confirmation) |
| Regular Classes Judge: | Geri Kelly (Subj. to AKC confirmation) |
Superintendent: Bradshaw
Closing date for entries: June 8, 2011
Information about hotels for the Great Western Weekend.
American Miniature Schnauzer Club
Summer Specialty
Sunday, June 24, 2012
at
Queen Mary Events Park
1126 Queens Hwy.
Long Beach, California
| Sweepstakes Judge: | Carla Nickerson (Subj. to AKC confirmation) |
| Regular Classes Judge: | Lynda Berar (Subj. to AKC confirmation) |
Superintendent: Bradshaw
Closing date for entries: June 6, 2012
Information about hotels for the Great Western Weekend.
All Breed Dog Shows
Because of the need for computerized facilities to quickly process large numbers of entries, most dog clubs that hold shows hire professional dog show superintendents to handle the paperwork. Several of the superintendents have web sites that provide information on the shows they superintend. Content varies, but they usually include information on upcoming shows, including directions to the show grounds, judging schedules showing the number of entries in each breed and the time at which they will be shown, and, in some cases, results of past shows. The great majority of northern California shows are superintended by MB-F and the great majority of southern California shows are superintended by Bradshaw.
| MB-F | Bradshaw | Onofrio |
| BaRay | Garvin | Roy Jones |
| McNulty | Foy Trent | Rau |
| Rogers | Nancy Wilson |
AKC Point Schedule
A dog must acquire 15 championship points, including at least two "majors," to complete an AKC championship. From 1 to 5 championship points are awarded at each dog show to the best male and best female, not already a champion, of each breed. The number of points depends on the number of animals of that breed and sex that are competing at the show. The AKC Schedule of Points (link below) specifies the number of points to be awarded. It varies by area of the country (California is Division 9), by sex, and by breed. A "major" is 3 or more points at a single show. The reason "majors" are required is to avoid the possibility of an animal becoming a champion by accumulating its 15 points at many small shows with minimal competition.
AKC Dog Show Entry Form
Download an entry form from the AKC web site.
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