National Specialty

Thank you for attending the 2025 National Specialty!

 We look forward to seeing you next year!

SAVE THE DATES!!!!

Our 2026 National Specialty, Saturday 5/30/2026!

 Dates for wekend:  Thursday May 28, 2026 –  Monday June 1, 2026  

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 

 

Download Event Booklet

 

Schedule of Events Tentative for 2026

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 pending

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 pending

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 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:  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.