We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 National Specialty!
SAVE THE DATES!!!!
Our 2026 National Specialty, Saturday 5/30/2026!
Dates for wekend: Thursday May 28, 2026 – Monday June 1, 2026
Schedule of Events Tentative for 2026
Premium List is available from Foy Trent Dog Shows- foytrentdogshows.com
All exhibitors are encouraged to read the Premium List for Sweepstakes rules and classes.
Thursday – Regional Specialty – Western Region
Gateway Terrier Association – Judge Duff M. Harris
Friday – Regional Specialty – Lakes Region
Mississippi Valley Kennel Club – Judge Mrs. Patricia Trotter
All-Breed Health Clinic – Eye exams and DNA blood draws available to all Dandies at No Charge – Purina Farms Service Center – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – National Specialty!
Mississippi Valley Kennel Club – National
Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes – Judge Mrs. Karen Dorn
Regular Classes and Non-regular classes – Judge John Wade
Versatility Award and Ribbon Presentation
Breeder Education Program –
Purina Farms, Founders Room
Banquet/ Silent Auction and Raffle
We are planning a relaxing evening of food, drink and conversation with fellow Dandie exhibitors and friends. Best of all, the SILENT AUCTION continues!
We will invite judges to provide the traditional remarks if they are available. Their critiques will also be published in M&P.
Purina Farms, Founders Room.
Sunday – Regional Specialty – Mid-America Region
Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club – Judge – Joseph R Vernuccio
CGC, CGCA, CGCU tests, Trick Dog testing (novice, intermediate and advanced) – By Arrangement
Evaluators – Mary Downs and D’Arcy Downs-Vollbracht
Monday – Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club – Judge – Desmond Murphy
You can still contribute to the Steven Houser Memorial Fund for the Preservation of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier click here
Additional product options are still available with the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Logo on the front through “Bonfire”. These include Unisex t-shirts, Pullover Hoodies, Long-Sleeve Tees, and Crew Neck Sweatshirts. Please use this link to access the Bonfire store: click here
HELP WANTED!!!
To be able to continue to offer a wonderful and well-rounded experience to members and exhibitors, we need the help of ALL members. Please donate a little time so that we are able to continue offering these extras!!
Volunteers needed to help with the following –
Trophy Table – set up, take down after photos, coordinate with ring steward
Contact Sandy Wolfskill – sandywolfskill@gmail.com
Silent Auction – set up and take down
Contact Trista Acker – Trista.Acker@reacpa.com
Health Clinic – help with intake forms, etc.
Contact – D’Arcy Downs-Vollbracht – darcy@dvmlawfirm.com
CGC, Trick Dog, etc. – help with registration and people to be friendly strangers during CGC tests
Contact Mary Downs – mbd2149@columbia.edu
Any other questions – Sandra Pretari Hickson
Sandra.PretariHickson@gmail.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Host Hotel: Holiday Inn at 6 Flags
4901 Six Flags Road
Eureka, MO 63025
Block of Rooms DDTCA
You must call the hotel for the Block rate – (636) 938-6661
Standard two bed room: pending 2026 rates
Block covers Wednesday May 27 through Monday, June 1, 2026
dog fee per room; limit of 4 dogs per room
$100 deposit due approximately one month prior to arrival; cancel less than 2 weeks prior to arrival date forfeits deposit.