The Canaan Dog Club of America

The 40th Canaan Dog Club Of America
National Specialty Show Events
June 3, 2011

The 2011 National Specialty was held on June 3, 2011, in Longmont, Colorado. Cathey Dunn was the Show Chair.

National Specialty Results

UPCOMING DEADLINES FOR 2011 NATIONAL SPECIALTY + PREMIUM INFORMATION

CDCA National Specialty Week
starts June 1st in Longmont Colorado
Please join us!

Deadlines are approaching fast!

May 4 - Catalog Ad Deadline.

Info available on the CDCA website as well as Jan Curtis (Show Sec't.). (Link below.)

May 11 - Last Day To Get In On The Hotel Block For Rooms At A Reduced Price At The Host Hotel.

Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO
303 776-2000

Mention the CDCA to get the special rate. The Board Meeting, General Meeting and Judges Seminar will take place at the host hotel. The Banquet will be held at Fusion Food & Spirits, adjacent to the host hotel.

May 16 - Banquet Reservation Forms Due.

 

May 16 - If You Wish To Have Me (Risa Baumrind) Transport Auction Items To Longmont, Please Have Them To Me By May 16.

 

May 18 - Last Day For Advance Grooming Reservations.

Two adjacent 5'x8' spaces have been reserved in the CDCA name, but individuals may reserve their own space. The form is in the premium, which has been mailed out.

May 18 - Entries Close For ALL Shows On The Specialty Weekend.

Premiums were mailed to all CDCA members. Contact Cathey Dunn or Amanda Pough if you need an extra, or download the information for Jan Curtis' website (link below).

Additional information (premiums etc.) will be posted as it becomes available.

Please note that you will receive premiums for the FKC show (Saturday and Sunday) if you are on Onofrio's list but may, or may not, receive the premium in a timely fashion.

NOTE: ENTRIES ARE LIMITED FOR THE ALL BREED SHOWS AFTER THE NATIONAL.

The premium for Obedience and Rally the day of the Specialty (Friday) is available as a link on the show secretary's site (http://www.jdcurtis-showsecretary.com/Calendar.html).

Schedule of Events (more details below)

Wednesday, 6/1/2011 (tentatively starting 6PM):

Hospitality Evening

Thursday, 6/2/2011

Board Meeting (8am)
Annual General Meeting (2pm)
Judges Seminar (7pm)

Friday, 6/3/2011 (Morning):

Obedience and Rally as part of All-Breed Trial

Friday, 6/3/2011 (Afternoon, as entries allow, will aim to start after completion of Obedience & Rally):

CDCA 2011 National Specialty (Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes, Conformation and Junior Showmanship)

Saturday, 6/4/2011

Day: Supported entry at the Flatiron Kennel Club (FKC) show
Evening: Banquet & Auction, (Doors open at 6:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm)

Sunday, 6/5/2011

Supported entry at the Flatiron Kennel Club (FKC) show

Monday, 6/6/2011

Herding

Accommodations:

Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
1900 Ken Pratt Blvd.
Longmont, CO
303 776-2000

There is a block of 10 rooms reserved from June 1, 2011 through June 5, 2011. There is a limit of 4 dogs per room and a $75 flat rate non-refundable “deposit” for dogs. The hotel is offering a special rate of $95/night. Mention the CDCA to get the special rate.

DAYS INN

3820 State Highway 119
Longmont CO 80504
(303)651 6999
$20 per pet / per night

SUPER 8 MOTEL

2446 Main Street
Longmont CO 80504
Res: (303)772 8106
$10.00 per pet / per night

SUPER 8 MOTEL

10805 Turner Blvd
Longmont CO 80504
$10.00 per pet / per night
(303)772 0888

For those traveling in RVs, there is a campground at the fairgrounds; information is available at the website.

The closest state park allowing camping is St. Vrain.

There are also some nice campgrounds, albeit at some distance, that are part of the Larimer County system. (At least a couple of us will be staying at Flatiron Reservoir, a pleasant place that even has a couple of camping cabins).

Schedule Details

Wednesday, 6/1/2011

Hospitality Evening

CDCA Member Kevin Maguire and his wife, Diane, have offered to host the hospitality evening at their wonderful lakeside home. Their house is about 10 minutes from the host hotel. They have a large outbuilding which they will make available for crating dogs, should people wish to bring their dogs with them.

Kevin's address:

7381 Rozena Drive
Longmont CO 80503

Which is about 12 miles and 15 minutes from the host hotel.

Tentatively, we'll start at 6 PM

Thursday, 6/2/2011

Board Meeting (8am)
Annual General Meeting (2pm)
Judges Seminar (7pm)

Location for all meetings:

Twin Sisters Room
Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
1900 Ken Pratt Blvd
Longmont, CO

The Specialty & the competitive events

All performance and conformation events will be held at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, in Longmont CO.)

Boulder County Fairgrounds
Nelson Road & 95th Street
Longmont, CO

The Fairgrounds are less than a mile from the host hotel.

Please note the provisions for Reserved Grooming and the Grooming Space rules (see the premiums for full details).

Friday, 6/3/2011 (Morning):

Obedience and Rally

We won't have a Canaan Dog only Obedience and Rally Event. However, the Collie Club of Colorado is hosting an all-breed obedience and rally trial Friday morning. They have kindly included a number of non-regular classes at our request, so there will be plenty of fun classes to enter.

Sponsoring club: Collie Club of Colorado

Event Secretary:

Brenda Wood
755 W 10Th St
Loveland, CO 80537-4694
(970)663-7197

We are hoping to have premiums for the Obedience/Rally trial mailed to all club members. If you do not receive one, or need additional copies, please contact the Collie Club of Colorado.

Rally Judge:

Mr. Richard P. Wood

Obedience judges:

Mrs. Sharon D. Hodgens-Wood
Mr. Richard P. Wood.

Obedience and Rally will be held indoors, on a packed dirt surface. Although the building is not air-conditioned, it is usually cool and comfortable. There will be room in the arena for crates and chairs, as well as plenty of seating in the grandstands for spectators

Friday, 6/3/2011 (Afternoon, as entries allow, will aim to start after completion of Obedience & Rally):

CDCA 2011 National Specialty:

Junior Showmanship:	Jennifer Nelson
Sweepstakes (Puppy & Veterans):	Cheryl Hennings of Cherrysh Canaan Dogs
Regular Classes:	Monica Canestrini

The rings will be outside. There will be shade provided and we should have the courtyard in which the event will be held to ourselves. The club will provide lunch between the end of the obedience/rally trial and the beginning of the specialty proper.

The Premium List for the CDCA National Specialty will be mailed to every club member. If you need additional copies or more information, please contact Jan Curtis, Show Secretary (contact info listed below).

Saturday 6/4/2011

Supported entry at the FKC show

Superintendent:	Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., Superintendent We are hoping to have premiums for the Supported Entries mailed to all club members. If you do not receive one, or need additional copies, please contact Onofrio.
Obedience:	Mr. Richard P. Wood Mrs. Carolyn S. Wray
Rally:	Mrs. Sharon D. Hodgens-Wood
Conformation (Breed):	Neena L. Van Camp
Juniors:	Ms. Pluis Davern

Sunday 6/5/2011

Supported entry at the FKC show

Obedience:	Mr. Richard P. Wood Mrs. Carolyn S. Wray
Rally:	Mrs. Carolyn S. Wray
Conformation (Breed):	Mrs. Janice M. Leonard
Juniors:	Mrs. Janice M. Leonard

Monday, 6/6/2011:

Herding

The Herding Instinct tests will be held at Valdemar Farms in Fort Lupon, CO.

The address is:

Valdemar Farms
14741 Weld County Road 10
Fort Lupton, CO 80621

Which is about 25 miles (45 minutes) from the host hotel.

Our evaluator will be Cathy Balliu, an AHBA/AKC herding judge. Cathy uses goats instead of sheep for instinct tests, so that will be a fun change for all.

Here's a fun blog about a herding instinct test at Valdemar Farms, complete with videos.

Time and resources allowing, signups will also be accepted the day of the test. If you have questions about the instinct test, please contact Denise Gordon.

Cathy has a limited stock, so priority goes to dogs going up for their HC and HCX.

There will be a port-a-john. We're not clear on how much shade is available; we'll try to provide at least a couple of shade tents. Drinks will be provided, but you may want to bring extra, as well as food for yourselves (and your dogs).

Motels Near Herding - Following is information on local accommodations, for those who prefer to switch accommodations prior to herding. We can't vouch for accuracy of the following, so please check for current information and policies.

• Motel 6, 65 S. Grant Ave. Ft. Lupton, CO. 303-857-1800, 1-800-466-8356. No fees of any kind for dogs. Rates are $39.99 for single and $59.99 for double.
• Comfort Inn, 15160 Brighton Rd., Brighton, CO. 303-654-1400. They will accept medium dogs. $84.00- $90.00 a night $20.00 deposit per dog
• Super 8 Motel, 12055 Dr. Westminster, CO. 303-451-7200 1-800-800-8000 Accepts any size dog and a $10.00 deposit per dog.
• Super 8 Motel, 15040 Brighton Rd., Brighton, CO 303-659-6063. This hotel is closer, but dog policy is unclear.

Campgrounds

• Barr Lake R.V. Park, 17180 E. 136th Ave., (303)659-6180
• Denver Northeast Pepper Pod Campground, 51 5th Ave., Hudson, CO (303)536-4763

Banquet & Auction

Fusion Food & Spirits will cater the Awards Banquet. All Meals include House Salad and choice of Dessert (Bite Sized Chocolate Mousse, Cheese Cake or Bread Pudding), tax, tip and gratuity. Drinks are NOT included.

The Banquet will be held on the patio at Fusion Food, adjacent to the host hotel. The address is:

Fusion Food and Spirits
1940 Ken Pratt Blvd.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-774-7399

Options:
$25.00 per person
Choice of

Chicken Scaloppini - Thin sliced wafers of lightly floured chicken breast, sautéed together with capers, garlic, white wine and herb butter. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Vegetable Platter - Grilled beets, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables. Served with a sweet chili orange sauce.

$30.00 per person
Choice of

Gorgonzola Sirloin - 8oz Angus Sirloin cooked to order topped with Gorgonzola cheese and a pan demiglaze. Served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.

Pacific Salmon - 8oz salmon filet poached in a court bouillon finished with a buerre blanc sauce. Served with mashers and fresh vegetables.

Shrimp Scampi - 5 tiger shrimp sautéed in tomatoes, butter, garlic wine sauce tossed with spaghetti.

Please mail your reservation form to Cathey Dunn at:

P.O. Box 251
Longmont, CO 80502

Checks payable to CDCA.

Reservation deadline: Monday, May 16, 2011.

National Specialty Contact Information:

Grooming/Crating Spaces at the Supported Entries are limited.
Some space is available first come/first served and is free.
Reserved Spaces are available for approximate 5' x 8' areas at $10 each. The CDCA will attempt to reserve space that club members may share. If you would like your own space, please follow directions in the premium lists.