2023 National Show & Convention · Springfield, Missouri
96th Annual National Convention
Sept 23-30, 2023
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2023 Schedule of Events
Page last updated Sep 13, 2023
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| Thursday Sep 21 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM | Ring setup; contact Ann Wulbrecht | Expo Center |
| 4:00 PM | Welcome Bags/Coasters; contact Jan Stephenson | Expo Center |
| Friday Sep 22 | ||
| 8:00 AM | Chapter Club WAE; evaluator: Eric Peterson | Lawn by Expo Center |
| 12:00 PM | Set up Decorations; contact Elaine Hopper | Expo Center |
| Hang photos, place banners and posters; contact Jan Stephenson | Expo Center | |
| Agility Ring Set up; contact Carol Moore | Equestrian Center | |
| 2:00 PM | Agility Fun Match (will start after ring is set up) | Equestrian Center |
| 6:00 PM | Obedience C Match | Expo Center |
| Saturday Sep 23 | ||
| 8:00 AM-12:00 PM | Regional Sweepstakes | Expo Center |
| 9:00 AM | Regional Obedience / Rally Trials #1 | Expo Center |
| 12:00 PM | Regional Agility Trial #1 | Equestrian Center |
| 1:45 PM | Regional Conformation-Dogs/Puppy Bitches | Expo Center |
| Sunday Sep 24 | ||
| 8:00 AM | Regional Conformation-Bitches | Expo Center |
| 1:00 PM | Regional Junior Showmanship | Expo Center |
| 1:15 PM | Regional Conformation-Intersex | Expo Center |
| 8:00 AM | Regional Obedience / Rally Trials #2 | Expo Center |
| 9:00 AM | Regional Agility Trial #2 | Equestrian Center |
| 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | Heart Clinic | Arkansas/Texas Rooms-Hotel |
| Monday Sep 25 | ||
| 5:00 PM -7:00 PM | Obedience C Match | Expo Center |
| 8:00 AM-4:00 PM | Obedience Seminar: In and Out of the Ring-Maurer | Expo Center |
| 8:00 AM | National WAE (Working Aptitude Evaluation); evaluator: Eve Auch | Lawn by Expo Center |
| 8:00 AM-6:00 PM | Heart Clinic | Arkansas/Texas Rooms- Hotel |
| 9:00 AM | National Agility Trial | Equestrian Center |
| 9:00 AM | Top 20 Conformation handlers meeting | Colorado A/B Hotel |
| 1:00PM | Top 20 Conformation hands on judging | Colorado A/B Hotel |
| 4:00 PM | ROM Committee Meeting | Board Room-Hotel |
| 6:30 PM | NOHS Recognition | Expo Center |
| 6:30 PM | Welcome Party | Expo Center Lobby |
| 7:00 PM | Top 20 Conformation | Expo Center |
| Tuesday Sep 26 | ||
| 7:30 AM | Member Breakfast | Illinois Room- Hotel |
| 7:00 AM | Board Meeting | Board Room-Hotel |
| 8:00 AM-6:00 PM | Heart Clinic | Arkansas/Texas Rooms-Hotel |
| 8:30 AM | Annual Meeting | Illinois Room- Hotel |
| 10:30 AM | National Obedience / Rally Trial | Expo Center |
| 10:00 AM-3:00 PM | Breed Seminar-Huckfeldt | Colorado A/B |
| 10:30 AM-5:00 PM | Breeder Education-Mya Savant Harris | Kansas A/B |
| 11:00 AM-4:00 PM | Handling Clinic-Nicholson | Conformation ring |
| 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | Intro to Nosework: Scent Work Seminar (sign up for working spot)-Soyke | Expo Hall Upstairs |
| 1:30 PM-4:00 PM | Find it to Found It: Scent Work Seminar (sign up for working spot)-Soyke | Expo Hall Upstairs |
| 12:00 PM-1:00 PM | Legislative Affairs Committee: Protecting Your Right To Own and Breed Dogs-Sullivan | Kansas C |
| 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | Chapter Club Meeting | Kansas C |
| 7:00 PM | Top 20 Agility | Equestrian Center |
| Wednesday Sep 27 | ||
| 8:00 AM | National Futurity | Expo Center |
| 1:45 PM | National Maturity | Expo Center |
| 8:00 AM | Scent Work Trials | Convention Center |
| 12:00 PM | Sponsor Appreciation Luncheon | Illinois |
| 4:00 PM | International Reception | Colorado A |
| 5:00 PM | JEC Mentors Meeting | Kansas A/B |
| 7:00 PM | Top 20 Obedience | Expo Center |
| Thursday Sep 28 | ||
| Board Meeting | Board Room | |
| 8:00 AM | National Conformation – All dog classes | Expo Center |
| 8:00 AM-2:00 PM | Juniors Bake Sale | Expo Center |
| 12:00 PM-6:00 PM | Judges Education | Colorado A/B |
| 2:30 PM | National Owner Handled Sweepstakes | Expo Center |
| 7:30 PM | What it takes to put on a National | Texas |
| Friday Sep 29 | ||
| 8:00 AM | National Conformation – All bitch classes | Expo Center |
| After bitch judging | Junior Jamboree and Pizza Party | Expo Center |
| 8:00 AM | Judges Education ring side mentoring | Expo Center |
| 3:00 PM | Set up for Fundraiser Banquet | Illinois |
| 6:00 PM | DPCA Health/Rescue Fundraiser | Illinois |
| Saturday Sep 30 | ||
| 8:00 AM | National Conformation -Junior Showmanship | Expo Center |
| 8:30 AM | National Conformation – Intersex, Non-regular Classes | Expo Center |
| 8:00 AM | Judges Education ring side mentoring | Expo Center |
| During lunch break | Juniors Top 20 And Pee Wee Special Attraction | Expo Center |
| After judging: Demolition Derby; contact Denise Rohweder | Expo Center | |
National Updates
The 2023 National has something for everyone
SeminarsThe DPCA continues to advance its educational mission with a full line up of seminars on a variety of topics. Lunch will be available to attendees of the seminars. Please note that the seminar on Whelping presented by Myra Savant Harris and the Scent Work...
Dedication of the 2023 National
As many of you may have heard, long-time DPCA member E. A. "Skip" Thielen passed away earlier this week. The entire DPCA family offers our deepest condolences to Joyce and Skip's extended family. In recognition of Skip's many contributions to the Club and especially...
ROM Display, Maturity Nominations
ROM Display The DPCA National Show Committee is excited to announce that Karen Mundy has volunteered to set up the ROM booth at the National again!!!! Last year was the first time for a ROM booth showcasing the current year's ROM...
Decorations, Sponsor Pkg, RVs, Scent Work, Maturity Nominations
Calling all Creative Minds! This year I am assisting the National Show Team with the site decorations, and I am looking for a few volunteers to help come up with a decorative plan using the club theme and logo. We are open to ideas to make this a great...
Calling all Scent Work Enthusiasts
The Board approved holding a Scent Work trial at the 2023 National. In order to make this a reality, we need a group of volunteers to organize it. The first step to hosting a trial is to get AKC approval for the DPCA to hold a Scent Work...
Accommodations
The DPCA room block at the 2023 host hotel has been set up. You may call this number to make a reservation, (417) 864-7333, or use the following link to reserve on line:
https://reservations.travelclick.com/17728?groupID=3743697
The host hotel is the University Plaza Hotel, 333 John Q Hammons Parkway, Springfield, MO 65806.
The room rate is $132 per night plus tax. You may have up to 4 dogs in your room and the non refundable pet fee is is $75.
A deposit equal to one night’s room rate plus tax will be charged at the time of your reservation. This deposit is fully refundable through August 9, 2023.
If you have already made reservations at the Crowne Plaza in Denver, you need to call the hotel and cancel that reservation. The hotel may not legally change a reservation without the consent of the person making the reservation.
Golf Carts
Golf Cart Rental – Ozark Golf Cart Rentals 417-581-2644 Let them know you are with the DPCA.
For general rentals Ozark golf carts.
2-PASSENGER WEEKLY RENTAL $225, 4-PASSENGER $250. Pickup and delivery $50.
Judging Panel
Regional Conformation
Sweeps- Mona Fasth DVM
Dogs- Doug Jensen
Bitches- Cynthia Woodward
Intersex- Sioux Forsyth Green
National Conformation
Futurity & Maturity – Linda George
Owner Handled Sweeps – Sharon Marinelli
Dogs- Linda Krukar
Bitches- Faye Strauss
Intersex- William “Bill” Shelton
Agility, Obedience, and Rally
Regional Agility Trials – Lisa Potts
National Agility Trial – Lisa Potts
Regional Obedience and Rally Trials – David Maurer and Celeste Meade Maurer
National Obedience and Rally Trials – Fred Buroff
Stay Connected with Remind
We will be using the Remind app to communicate real time updates and reminders during the event.
If you have paid for RV parking and want to stay up-to-date with RV related announcements, please join the RV Parking group.
| REMIND CLASSES | |
|---|---|
| Venue/Link | Class Code |
| General National | dpcanat |
| Conformation | dpcaconf |
| RV Parking | dpcarv |
Click on the link above to join instantly or download the Remind app and enter class code shown above. Remember to allow text or push notifications for instant communication.
Sponsor Packages and Donations
Thank you to all of our Sponsors! Your support makes the National a success!
Merchandise
Logo Apparel
Logo Chair
Reserved Seating
Catalog
Vendors
These vendors will be attending the National. Please support them at the show and visit them online! Click on their name to either visit their website or send them an email.
(to have a link to your website, send an email to DPCAWebMaster@dpca.org)
| VENDOR | OFFERING |
| Alba Medical | Cardiac Holter Monitors |
| Animal Accents | Silver Jewelry, Fun Mache statues & accessories for You dog. |
| Animal Medical Bags | First aid bags, Bloat kits, Micochips, First aid refills |
| Beauty of the Beasts | T-shirts, fur & fleece tug toys and pouches, Italian charms |
| Cedar Knoll | Bronze Art |
| DD Diagnostics | Stand alone Diagnostic testing units |
| Doberman Network | Breed Magazine |
| Doc Jackie | Dog conditioning & performance, exercise physiology |
| Dog N Zone (phone: 918.316.4572) | Canine Sports Massage and Trigger Point |
| Fuzzywumpets | Collars, leads, toys, treats, beds,pads |
| Gear to Go | Leashes, collars, toys, signs, decals & tshirts |
| Gulf Coast Laser Graphics | Personalized Crate Tags, Ornaments, Tumblers, Pet Id Tags, Pop Art Breed Posters |
| K9 Rufflebutts | Waterproof panties, belly bands, fleece wraps |
| Keeper Collars | Training collars, leads & toys |
| Originals By Omar | Beautiful 14k gold and sterling silver Doberman jewelry. |
| Pawty Express | Fresh bait meat and products, Pet Pawties, specialty doggy cakes, treats, gifts and much more. |
| Sparkle Britches | Crystal dog collars and leashes, crystal tumblers, and The latest in ladies’ fashions for the dog show enthusiast! |
| Vanes N Things | Decals, Lawn & Garden, Home & Office, Magnets |
| Witchwynds Designs | Custom clothing, car vinyl decals |
Top 20 – INFO COMING SOON!
T20 Chair
NOHS T20 Chair
T20 Agility Finalist Shirt
T20 Logo Merch
T20 Rosette
T20 Catalog
T20 Finalist Catalog Submission
National Owner Handler Series
The NOHS Recognition event recognizes the achievement of DPCA member-handlers participating in the AKC NOHS. This is an annual event held at the DPCA National.
INFO COMING SOON
Committees
INFO NOT YET AVAILABLE
Seminar Information
JUDGES EDUCATION
THURSDAY-September 28- Noon – SEMINAR: DPCA Judges Educational committee will present the History, Temperament, Type, Head, Structure and Gait using computer presentations and live dog demonstrations along with panel discussions. HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: Presentation of quality dogs for examination and evaluation to begin ½ hr after judging is complete or immediately following seminar.
FRIDAY-September 29: Ringside Mentoring during Bitch judging by parent club approved mentors.
SATURDAY-September 30: Ringside Mentoring during Best of Breed by parent club approved mentors.
Additional ringside mentoring will be provided throughout the event beginning September 23 with advance notification.
Please contact Vicki Seiler-Cushman seilerva@yahoo.com if you would like a mentoring session prior to Friday.
*Both Seminar and Hands-on Workshop must be attended to qualify for a completion certificate.
Cost: $25.00 No Charge for AKC Judges
You must register in advance to receive Seminar Materials.
To register and pay online, please visit the DPCA website at https://dpca.org/product/judges-education-seminar/
If you have a question, please contact: Vicki Seiler-Cushman seilerva@yahoo.com
ALL DPCA MEMBERS ATTENDING SEMINARS ON TUESDAY ARE WELCOME TO AUDIT THIS SEMINAR AT NO CHARGE, HANDS-ON is not included (this is for applying judges only).
OBEDIENCE SEMINAR
Don’t forget our obedience seminar we will be holding on Monday with Celeste Meade Maurer. A talented trainer that has been to crufts on the USA team and put a UD on a blood hound with many more accomplishments Our seminar should start at 8am and is free to all Doberman owners. Funds for this seminar came from the obedience raffles the last two years. If you can, bring a raffle item to support more seminars in the future.
SCENTWORK SEMINARS
Intro to Nosework presented by Joanne Soyke
This seminar is for any dog new to the sport of Nosework. We will go over how to get your dog started and give them opportunities to learn independent searching. This is also an opportunity for the humans to see the natural hunting style of your dog. Please bring lots of small, high value treats and a crate to contain your dog. All dogs will need to be safely contained when it’s not your turn. There will be unlimited Audit spots
Date: Tuesday September 26 Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Expo Hall Upstairs Hosted by Janet Stavrides
Find it to Found It presented by Joanne Soyke
This seminar is for dogs already on odor, at the excellent and beyond levels. We will be discussing hide placements like inaccessible, elevation, blowing and trapping odor. As we let your dogs work these common scenarios, you will see how odor moves and how to better understand when to call “alert.” There will be unlimited Audit spots available
Date: Tuesday September 26 Time: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Expo Hall Upstairs Hosted by Janet Stavrides