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National Specialty
The first National Specialty has come and gone. It was a huge success...the weather was perfect (VA Beach in Fall is simply spectacular. Dogs could be walked outside and on the beach in cool, dry air...none of that awful, humid summer doldrums. They love it...it's invigorating! The Hotel was just wonderful once you figured out how to get from here to there...it's a big place!...dog friendly, indoor pool with hot tub, gym and a lovely ballroom facility.

We are already looking forward to next year!  Look for a complete write up with photos in the Winter 2008 issue of the Silk Road.
Below is the schedule we followed. Next year,
the National will be expanded by a day to allow for a 2 day National Show...more time for relaxation and socializing that way!

Schedule
Schedule for Thursday October 30th, 2008

Registration will be open from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sign in and pick up one of Jan Lebow's fabulous
"HSDAA Welcome Bags" along with your name tags here!

Hospitality Suite opens at 4:00 PM 
Exhibitors and guests alike are invited to join hosts Fern & Lee and Stephanie and Paul DiSimone for drinks and snacks as you catch up with old friends and meet new ones!

Friday October 31st, 2008

Seminars

10:00 AM- 12 Noon
 
Dr Sharon Center Update on Liver Research
2 hour break for lunch

 

2:00 PM Grooming Presentation by Helen Conticchio and Edna Black (1 hour)

3:00 PM A Genetic Footprint for Silks? by Diane Klumb (45 minutes)

3:45 PM Canine Structure and Terminology for Rising Stars (45 minutes)

4:30 PM CGC testing in Hospitality Suite

4:300 PM Handling Seminar (for Rising Stars and new handlers)

6:00 PM Hospitality Suite opens

6:30 PM Halloween Costume Parade on the patio outside of Hospitality Suite

Saturday November 1st, 2008

 

9:00 AM Companion Classes begin under Judge Larry Sorenson

Companion classes will be followed bythe Rising Stars Handlers Class under Judge Steve Harris

Following the Rising Stars Judging will resume under Judge Larry Sorenson beginning with Certified Puppy Dog.

7:30 PM  Banquet, with entertainment provided by Balkanize!, followed by the HSDAA annual General Membership meeting, then the SUPER COOL Auction!

Sunday November 2nd, 2008

9:00 AM Companion Classes begin under Judge Deedy Sorenson

Companion classes will be followed by the Rising Stars Handlers class under Judge Pam King

Following the Rising Stars, judging will resume under Judge Deedy Sorenson beginning with Certified Puppy Dog.