Specialty Show

PVIWC 2025 Specialty Show

Dates:       March 30, 31 2025   (pending AKC approval)

Closing Date: TBD        

Location: Harford County Equestrian Center (HCEC)   

               608 North Toll Gate Road

                Bel Air, MD 21014

Judges*: 

Conformation  – John Lewington, Greycroft, Australia

Sweeps           – Lynn Baker, Baker’s Dogs, USA

OB/Rally          – Sara Steele, USA

*Pending AKC approval

Sponsorships of rosettes, trophies, class placements and mementoes are available! 

The 2025 show will be held in the same, grassy and level, location at the Harford County Equestrian Center, as it has been the last few years.

General Information

Puppy Sweepstakes:
The puppy sweepstakes are divided into age groups and gender, 6-9 months; 9-12 months, 12-15 months, 15-18 months. The sweepstakes are in addition to the regular class conformation judging, and there is an extra enjoyment just in seeing what babies look like and how they behave. Sweeps start early Sunday morning in the main show ring.

Regular Classes:
After puppy sweeps judging is done on Sunday, or Obedience/Rally on Monday, regular classes of conformation begin (dogs, then bitches) – this usually goes until about 3 or 4, culminating in the Best of Breed.

Obedience/Rally:
The Obedience and Rally trials, are wonderful to see – some hounds so very focused, some really struggling to get the concept together, all very enjoyable for spectators (there is a great need for well-behaved spectating here). The participants are happy to have lots of support.

Accommodations

Motel 6 Edgewood
1709 Edgewood Rd., Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 679-9700
*This facility is adjacent to the busy El Rodeo Mexican Bar & Grill

Merit Hotel  (formerly the Clarion Hotel)
980 Hospitality Way, Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-6300
Rooms at $124 per night. Pet fee is $25.


Ramada Edgewood Hotel and Conference Center
1700 Van Bibber Rd., Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 679-0770
All rooms are exterior corridor.  Rooms at $69.95 plus tax per night for up to 4 people per room. Pet fee is $12.50 per night. Please mention Potomac Valley Irish Wolfhound Club when reserving to get this rate.

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