2025 National Specialty: Theme-“Shoot for the Stars”
SAVE THE DATES!!!!
2025 National Specialty
Thursday May 29, 2025 – Monday June 2, 2025
Our 2025 National is dedicated in memory of Steve Houser, Windsedge Dandies
To Contribute to the Steven Houser Memorial Fund for the Preservation of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier click here
We have also worked with ‘Bonfire’ and created additional product options with the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Logo on the front. 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
Schedule of Events
Thursday – Regional Specialty – Western Region
Gateway Terrier Association – Judge pending
Board of Governors Meeting
Holiday Inn Six Flags, 3:00 PM.
Members may attend as observers.
Friday – Regional Specialty – Lakes Region
Mississippi Valley Kennel Club – Judge Mr. Robert Hutton
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 – Judge – Miss Mike Macbeth
Versatility Award and Ribbon Presentation
Breeder Education Program –
The Dandie Head – Betty-Anne Stenmark
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! Make sure you make your banquet reservations available in our store.
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 pending
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 pending
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: $139.95 plus tax
Family room – $189.95 plus tax
Block covers Wednesday May 28 through Monday, June 2, 2025
$35 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.