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2024 National Show & Convention · Kingsport, Tennessee
97th Annual National Convention
Sept 28-Oct 5, 2024
Agility
Scent Work
National FB Group
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Oct 4-11, 2025
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TENTATIVE 2024 Schedule of Events
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Thursday Sep 26 | ||
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12:30 PM | Ring setup; contact Ann Wulbrecht | Convention Center |
4:00 PM | Welcome Bags/Coasters; contact Jan Stephenson | Hotel Conference Room |
Friday Sep 27 | ||
8:00 AM | Chapter Club WAE; evaluator: TBA | Old Driving Range |
12:00 PM | Set up Decorations; contact Brandy Billington | Convention Center |
Hang photos, place banners and posters; contact Jan Stephenson | Convention Center | |
Agility Ring Set up; contact Carol Moore | Ron Ramsey Ag Center | |
2:00 PM | Agility Fun Match (will start after ring is set up) | Ron Ramsey Ag Center |
6:00 PM | Obedience C Match | Convention Center |
Saturday Sep 28 | ||
8:00 AM-12:00 PM | Regional Sweepstakes | Convention Center |
8:00 AM | Regional Obedience / Rally Trials #1 | Convention Center |
8:00 AM | Regional Agility Trial #1 | Ron Ramsey Ag Center |
1:45 PM | Regional Conformation-Dogs/Puppy Bitches | Convention Center |
After Trial #1 | Regional Obedience / Rally Trial #2 | Convention Center |
Sunday Sep 29 | ||
8:00 AM | Regional Conformation-Bitches | Convention Center |
1:00 PM | Regional Junior Showmanship | Convention Center |
1:15 PM | Regional Conformation-Intersex | Convention Center |
8:00 AM | Regional Obedience / Rally Trials #3 | Convention Center |
8:00 AM | Regional Agility Trial #2 | Ron Ramsey Ag Center |
12:00 PM-5:00 PM | Heart Clinic | Hotel Conference Rooms |
to follow trial #3- | Regional Obedience / Rally Trials #4 | Convention Center |
6:00 PM-8:00 PM | Obedience C Match | Convention Center |
Monday Sep 30 | ||
7:30 AM- | Member Breakfast / Annual Meeting 8:00 AM | Cattails Ballroom |
8:30 AM-4:30 pm | Obedience Seminar:Problem Solving | Convention Center |
10:00 AM- | National WAE (Working Aptitude Evaluation); evaluator: Kris Harner | Old Driving Range |
9:30 AM-6:00 PM | Heart Clinic | Various Conference Rooms |
10:30 AM- | National Agility Trial | Ron Ramsey Ag Center |
11:00 AM | Top 20 Conformation handlers meeting | Meadowview Ballroom |
1:30PM | Top 20 Conformation hands on judging | Meadowview Ballroom |
4:00 PM | ROM Committee Meeting | Conference Room |
6:30 PM | NOHS Recognition | Convention Center |
7:00 PM | Welcome Party | Convention Center |
7:00 PM | Top 20 Conformation | Convention Center |
Tuesday Oct 01 | ||
8:00 AM-6:00 PM | Heart Clinic | Various Conference Rooms |
9:00 AM | National Obedience / Rally Trial | Convention Center |
9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Breeder Seminar-The Science of Breeding- A Look at the Genetics of Breeding – Dr. Bell (sign up) | |
1:00 PM -4:00 PM | Breeder Education- The Art of Breeding – Pat Trotter (sign up) | |
9:00 AM-4:00 PM | Handling Clinic-Nicholson | Convention Center |
9:00 AM-12:00 PM/1PM-4PM | Intro to Nosework: Scent Work Seminar (sign up)-Soyke | Meadowview Ballroom |
9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Finding Source of Course: Scent Work Seminar (sign up)-Soyke | Meadowview Ballroom |
1:00 PM-4:00 PM | You, Me or the Hide: Scent Work Seminar (sign up) | Meadowview Ballroom |
12:00 PM-1:00 PM | Legislative Affairs Committee: Protecting Your Right To Own and Breed Dogs-Sullivan (sign up) | TBA |
4:00 PM-5:00 PM | Chapter Club Meeting | TBA |
5:00 PM-7:00 PM | Wine Tasting Fundraiser | Cattails Ballroom |
7:00 PM- | Top 20 Agility | Ron Ramsey Ag Center |
Wednesday Oct 02 | ||
8:00 AM | National Futurity | Convention Center |
1:45 PM | National Maturity | Convention Center |
8:00 AM | Scent Work Trials | Various Rooms |
12:00 PM | Sponsor Appreciation Luncheon | TBA |
4:00 PM | International Reception | TBA |
5:00 PM | JEC Mentors Meeting | TBA |
7:00 PM | Top 20 Obedience | Convention Center |
Thursday Oct 03 | ||
8:00 AM | National Conformation – All dog classes | Convention Center |
8:00 AM-2:00 PM | Juniors Bake Sale | Convention Center |
12:00 PM-6:00 PM | Judges Education | TBA |
2:30 PM | National Owner Handled Sweepstakes | Convention Center |
7:00 PM | The Art of Ear Taping-Methods and Materials | TBA |
Friday Oct 04 | ||
8:00 AM | National Conformation – All bitch classes | Convention Center |
After bitch judging | Junior Jamboree and Pizza Party | Convention Center |
8:00 AM | Judges Education ring side mentoring | Convention Center |
3:00 PM | Set up for Fundraiser Banquet | Cattails Ballroom |
6:00 PM | DPCA Health/Rescue Fundraiser | Cattails Ballroom |
Saturday Oct 05 | ||
8:00 AM | National Conformation -Junior Showmanship | Convention Center |
8:30 AM | National Conformation – Intersex, Non-regular Classes | Convention Center |
8:00 AM | Judges Education ring side mentoring | Convention Center |
During lunch break | Juniors Top 20 And Pee Wee Special Attraction | Convention Center |
After judging: Demolition Derby; contact Denise Rohweder | Convention Center |
Accommodations
Marriott Meadowview Resort
1901 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
AS OF NOVEMBER 1, OUR BLOCK OF ROOMS IS SOLD OUT CONTACT JAN AT jtstep15@outlook.com TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST.
$175.00 a night tax inclusive. Credit Card needed to book. Only 2 rooms may be booked per person. Sept. 1, 1 night deposit will be charged to the card and is non refundable. $75.00 Non Refundable pet deposit.
No more than 4 dogs per room. All dogs must be crated when left in room. All crates must to on plastic sheeting. No xpens in room.
No more than 2 reservation under the same name.
Rooms must be cancelled by Sept 1 to avoid a penalty of 1 night stay.
RV Reservation Info
RV Parking
Golf Cart
Judging Panel
Intersex: Lana Ferguson
Bitches: Michael Yates
Dogs: Lita Milstead-Brannan
Sweepstakes: Cindi Huckfeldt
Intersex: Bonnie Linnell-Clarke
Bitches: Luiz Fernando Ribas-Silva
Dogs: Glen Lajeski
Futurity/Maturity: Carissa Shimpeno
Owner Handled Sweeps: Kim Owen
Regional Agility Trials:
National Agility Trial:
Regional Obedience and Rally Trials:
National Obedience and Rally Trials:
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 | |
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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
Wine Tasting
Vendors
More Info Coming Soon!
VENDOR | OFFERING |
Alpaca Life Collections | Alpaca clothing and toys made from alpaca. |
Beauty of the Beasts | T-shirts, fur & fleece tug toys and pouches, Italian charms |
Blissful Dog Boutique | Specialty Boutique, Cooling coats & other handmade fabric products, jewelry, bling collars, magnets, unique breed specific treasures |
Canine Cool Wear | Dog coats, purpose panties & bait |
Cedar Knoll | Bronze Art |
DD Diagnostics | Stand alone Diagnostic testing units |
Doberman Network | Breed Magazine |
Doc Jackie | Dog conditioning & performance, exercise physiology |
Earth Moves Vibershield | Wellness jewelry for people and pets in beautiful sterling silver. |
FMS Dog Beds | Many sizes, styles and colors of crate pads, dog beds, whelping products and fun dog toys. |
Fuzzywumpets | Collars, leads, toys, treats, beds,pads |
Gear to Go | Leashes, collars, toys, signs, decals & tshirts |
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. |
Orivet | The leader in Dog DNA tests. Dog DNA tests for Breeders tailored specifically for dog breeders screening for 250 genetic diseases and traits, coat colours, parentage confirmation, disease screening and much more. |
Paula’s Bling Thingz | Rhinestone embellished clothing, jewelry, hats, totes, sunglasses, flip flops and much more |
RedHills Animal Reproductive Animal Specialties | Mobile Canine Reproductive Laboratory, Canine fertility testing, Semen Collecting, Freezing in identifiable straws & Storing, Progesterone testing |
Sparkle Britches | Crystal dog collars and leashes, crystal tumblers, and The latest in ladies’ fashions for the dog show enthusiast! |
Witchwynds Designs | Custom clothing, car vinyl decals |
Vendor Reservations
Reserve your vendor spot today!
Top 20
T20 Chair
NOHS T20 Chair
T20 Agility Finalist Shirt
T20 Rosette
T20 Catalog
T20 Finalist Catalog Submission
Committees
Thanks to all of the DPCA members who volunteer to serve as chair people for the various functions required to plan the National.
EVENT DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS Jul 23, 2024 | ||
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Event Chair/Show Chair | Ann Wulbrecht | |
Convention Chair | Jan Stephenson | |
Agility Trial Chairperson | Carol Moore | |
Apparel | Linda Zaeske and Karen Langlois | |
Breeder Education | Ann White and Alisa Brotherhood | |
Cardio Clinic | Beverly Purswell | |
Catalog Cover | Susan Hurrell | |
Communications | Michelle Kramer | |
Convention Treasurer | Linda Zaeske | |
Decorations | Brandy Billington and Elaine Hopper | |
Exhibitor Education | Colleen Nicholson | |
Friday Night Awards Banquet and Fundraiser | Catherine Eiswerth | |
Grounds and RV Parking | Jim Lauver | |
Health Education | Stephanie Rudich | |
International Reception | Skip and Hiroko Lee | |
Judges Education | Vicki Seiler Cushman | |
Obedience and Rally Trial Chairperson | Karen Fuss | |
Scentwork Trial Chairperson | Janet Stavrides | |
Top 20 Agility | Carol Moore | |
Top 20 Conformation | Doug Jensen, Elaine Hopper, Cindi Huckfeldt | |
Top 20 Obedience | Cindy Bohnert | |
Trophies | Jan Stephenson | |
Vendors | Carol Hunnicutt | |
Webmaster | Michelle Kramer | |
Welcome Desk | Libby Hargrove | |
Welcome Party | Catherine Eiswerth |
Seminar and Clinic Information
Cardiac Clinic
Cardiologists: Dr. Giulio Menciotti, Dr. Sarah Bell
Sunday September 29 – Tuesday October 1, 2024
3 dogs per hour (20min slots) per cardiologist will be scheduled
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- Sunday 12 – 5 = 30 dogs
- Monday 9 – 6 with 1h lunch break = 48 dogs
- Tuesday 9 – 6 with 1h lunch break = 48 dogs
- Total = 126 slot
- Cash only due at the time of appointment – $250.00
- Pre-registration will be through the site below
OBEDIENCE SEMINAR – MONDAY SEPT 30
Go Beyond Basic Dog Training~ Problem Solving with Diane Bauman.
Join Diane Bauman for a personalized problem-solving session designed to address your specific training needs. To ensure the workshop meets your expectations, please sign up and fill out the seminar questionnaire. The event will run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in the obedience rings. While there’s no cap on the number of attendees, we need to know how many will be joining us to plan for handouts.
BREEDER AND HEALTH EDUCATION
Breeder and Health Education: Science of Breeding
The Breeder Education and Health Education teams combined their efforts this year to present the Art and Science of Breeding! This day long seminar is divided into 2 sessions. The morning session, from 9:00 am through noon is focused on the Science of Breeding. Renowned geneticist, Dr. Jerold Bell, will present on Doberman specific genetics. If you plan to attend these sessions, please sign up so we have sufficient handouts.
Breeder and Health Education: Art of Breeding
The Breeder Education and Health Education teams combined their efforts this year to present the Art and Science of Breeding! This day long seminar is divided into 2 sessions. The afternoon session, 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm features renowned breeder and author of “Born to Win, Breed to Succeed”, Patricia Trotter. Ms. Trotter will cover the Art of Breeding. If you plan to attend these sessions, please sign up so we have sufficient handouts.
SCENTWORK SEMINARS – TUESDAY OCT 1
Three Scent Work seminars are offered this year. You may sign up for one working spot.
Intro to Nosework
How do you keep that retired champion active? What to do to keep a youngster’s brain engaged? Are you looking for enrichment for your dog? This seminar is for any dog new to the sport of nosework and not on odor. 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 human to see the natural hunting style of your dog. Please bring lots of small, high value treats and a crate (must have plastic sheeting under the crate) to contain your dog. All dogs will need to be safely contained when it’s not your turn. 12 working spots and unlimited auditing. Two sessions offered, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00pm to 4:00 pm. Please sign up
Finding Source of Course
This seminar is for the Novice and Advanced teams. We will be working on driving to source, recognizing alert behaviors, working through distractions and building a strong team. Dogs MUST be at least proficient on Birch. Please bring lots of small, high value treats and a crate (must have plastic sheeting under the crate) to contain your dog. All dogs will need to be safely contained when it’s not your turn. 10 working spots and unlimited auditing. One session, 9:00 am to noon
You, Me or The Hide
This seminar is for the Excellent and Master teams. We will be working on decoding common hide placements like inaccessible, elevation, blowing and trapping odor. If you are struggling, is it handling mistakes, a lack of skill from the dog or a need for stronger teamwork between the human and dog? Dogs MUST be proficient on working multiple hides. Please bring lots of small, high value treats and a crate (must have plastic sheeting under the crate) to contain your dog. All dogs will need to be safely contained when it’s not your turn. 10 working spots and unlimited auditing. One session, 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm. Please sign up.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – TUESDAY OCT 1
This year’s lunch seminar is presented by the Legislative Affairs Committee. Sue Sullivan will review the current legislative landscape and cover the tools and resources available to us to combat bad legislation. Lunch will be served in the seminar room. 12:10 pm to 12:50 pm. Please sign up so we know how many lunches to order.
Please sign up for the FREE National seminars.