PVBMDC Specialty

we've added a Sanctioned B Match on Saturday following BOB judging and our Exhibitor's Reception.

Saturday: Two Obedience Trials, one in the morning, followed by a separate Trial in the afternoon. Both held indoors in a heated building close to the Main Hall.

Also on Saturday: Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship & Conformation and, new this year, following Best of Breed judging (and the reception immediately thereafter), A SANCTIONED "B" MATCH

*********************************************************************************

If you would like to place an ad in the 2012 catalog, Sandy Novocin would like to hear from you at Sandy@pvbmdc.org.

*********************************************************************************************

Don't Miss Out on the 2012 Photo Contest which will be

judged at the Specialty

Dig out those awesome snow pictures from last winter!

Contact - Georgeann@pvbmdc.org

The categories this year are:

Seasons - Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Holidays
Family
Sporting (Obedience, Rally, Drafting, Agility, etc.)
Birthdays
Snoozing

Each entry is $8 with the tenth photo entry free. Make checks payable to PVBMDC, and mail to

PVBMDC Photo Contest

c/o Georgeann Reeve

42220 Heaters Island Court, Leesburg VA 20176

Photos submitted should be 8 x 10 inch, black & white or color. They do not need to be mounted. On the back of the photo place a label with your name, email address (for confirmation of photo), phone number, and the category that you wish the photo to be placed in.

Digital photos may be submitted directly via email for an additional $2 per photo.

Photos must be received by Feb 12, 2012.

For more information contact Georgeann Reeve, greeve1@earthlink.net

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

A Specialty is a dog show for a specific breed. Every year since 1998, PVBMDC has sponsored a Specialty Show in the Frederick, Maryland area where Berners compete in Obedience & Conformation classes, and beginning in 2009, Rally Obedience. Close to 200 Bernese Mountain Dogs attend these shows.

Our show was traditionally a two-day event, but beginning in 2010 we've added a Friday evening Rally Competition, and in 2011 we are added a second Obedience Trial. The morning Obedience Trial will start early Saturday a.m. in a separate, heated building, close to the Main Hall where Sweepstakes will start the conformation venue. Sweepstakes features Puppy Classes (ages 6 months to junior adults 18 months) AND Veterans (seniors ages 7 and up). Winners receive cash prizes and trophies. Following the completion of Sweeps judging, there will be a regular Conformation competition, including Junior Showmanship. Meanwhile, in the Obedience building, a second Trial will begin in the afternoon, affording a second opportunity to score qualifying runs for titles.

On Sunday, Conformation classes begin early in the morning with another Junior Showmanship competition followed by Regular Conformation classes for Puppies and Adults, and continue until the judge awards the top prize of Best of Breed at the end of the day (usually late afternoon).

Visitors are welcome to come watch the event (please leave your dogs at home). Note that strollers are not allowed inside the building. Vendors of dog supplies, especially Berner items, will be on hand both days. Food is available on the grounds.