PVIWC 2024 Specialty Shows
Dates: March 31 – April 1, 2024
Closing Date: TBD
Location: Harford County Equestrian Center (HCEC)
608 North Toll Gate Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
Judges*: Conformation Sunday – Barb Arndt (Panacea, Canada)
Conformation Monday – Jocelyne Gagne, Starkeeper
Sweeps (Sunday only) – Donna Smith, Taliesin
OB/Rally (Monday only) – Jean Nocilly
*Pending AKC approval
Sponsorships of rosettes, trophies, class placements and mementoes are available!
The 2024 shows 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.
