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Schedule of Events

Updated: 2/26/20

Monday, Oct 21

South Eastern Michigan Bouvier des Flandres Club

Time Event Location
8:30 am Scent Work Trials (All Breed) Tack Room & designated outdoor areas

American Bouvier des Flandres Club

Time Event Location
10:00 am -
3:00 pm
Health Clinics:
- OFA/CHIC DNA Repository Blood Draw
- AKC DNA Profile Cheek Swab
Vet Box
1:00 pm Grooming Set-Up
1:00 pm Carting Workshop Warm-Up Arena
6:00 pm ABdFC/GWBdFC Welcome Reception with Appetizers Legacy Room

Tuesday, Oct 22

American Bouvier des Flandres Club

Time Event Location
7:00 am Herding Trials:
- A-Course Sheep
- A-Course Ducks

- Arena 16
- Holding
8:00 am Agility (All Breed) Charles Walker Arena B
9:30 am Sweepstakes: Puppy & Veteran Charles Walker Arena A
11:30 am Futurity Charles Walker Arena A
1:00 pm 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Charles Walker Arena A
2:00 pm Breed Education Seminar Legacy Room
6:00 pm Top 20 Event Exhibition Hall

Greater Washington Bouvier des Flandres Club

Time Event Location
8:00 am Carting Draft Tests:
- Maneuvering Course
- Long Haul

- Picnic Pavilion Field
- Arboretum Trail
8:30 am Scent Work Trials (All Breed)
– Day of show/trials entries accepted
Tack Room & designated outdoor areas

Wednesday, Oct 23

American Bouvier des Flandres Club

Time Event Location
7:00 am Herding Trials:
- A-Course Sheep
- A-Course Ducks

- Arena 16
- Holding
8:00 am Carting Draft Tests:
- Maneuvering Course
- Long Haul

- Picnic Pavilion Field
- Arboretum Trail
8:00 am Agility Trial (All Breed) Charles Walker Arena B
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Health Clinics:
- OFA/CHIC DNA Repository Blood Draw
- AKC DNA Profile Cheek Swab
Vet Box
3:30 pm –
5:00 pm
Wine Reception hosted by Bouvier Health Foundation (BHF)
4:00 pm Health Seminar:
The High Points of Medical Cannabinoid Use in Pets
Tack Room
5:00 pm Health Seminar:
Science and the Scent Sport Dog

- An Introduction to Scent Work with Larry Myers, DVM, PhD
Tack Room

Greater Washington Bouvier des Flandres Club

Time Event Location
8:30 am Sweepstakes: Puppy & Veteran Charles Walker Arena A
10:30 am 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Charles Walker Arena A
11:00 am - All Regular Classes
- Non-Regular Classes (Veterans and Working)
- Best of Breed
- Best NOHS, Best Veteran, Best Working, Best Puppy, Best Bred-By Exhibitor
- Altered
- Brace
Charles Walker Arena
8:30 am Fast CAT (All Breed)
Events 1 & 2
Warm-Up Arena
4:00 pm Canine Good Citizen - CGC (All Breed) Charles Walker Arena
4:00 pm Trick Dog (All Breed) Charles Walker Arena
6:30 pm Greater Washington Bouvier Club Party Courtyard

Thursday, Oct 24

American Bouvier des Flandres Club

Time Event Location
8:00 am Herding Tests:
- Herding Tested (HT)
- Pre-Trial Tested (PT)
- Farm Dog (Trial #1 AM and Trial #2 PM)
8:00 am Judges Breed Education Seminar:
- Presentation
- Hands-On Seminar following Regular Class judging
Carriage Room
10:30 am Regular Classes: Dogs & Bitches Charles Walker Arena A
6:30 pm Auction & Buffet Dinner Carriage Room

Greater Washington Bouvier des Flandres Club

Time Event Location
8:30 am Fast CAT (All Breed)
Events 3 & 4
Warm-Up Arena
10:00 am Obedience (All Breed) Charles Walker B
1:30 pm Rally (All Breed) Charles Walker B

Friday, Oct 25

American Bouvier des Flandres Club

Time Event Location
9:30 am Obedience Trials (All Breed) Charles Walker Arena B
10:00 am - Junior Showmanship
- Non-Regular Classes (Veterans and Working)
Charles Walker Arena A
11:00 am - Best of Breed
- Best NOHS, Best Veteran, Best Working, Best Puppy, Best Bred-By Exhibitor
- Altered
- Stud Dog
- Brace
Charles Walker Arena
12:00 pm Rally Trials (All Breed) Charles Walker Arena B
TBA Annual Meeting
1 Hour after Judging Ends
Legacy Room
6:30 pm Awards Banquet Carriage Room

Greater Washington Bouvier des Flandres Club

Time Event Location
8:30 am Fast CAT (All Breed)
Events 5 & 6
Warm-Up Arena

Saturday, Oct 26

American Bouvier des Flandres Club

Time Event Location
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Health Clinics - Eyes
- OFA Eye Clinic
Katie Diehl DVM, MS, DACVO, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
No reservation required.
Vet Box

Greater Washington Bouvier des Flandres Club

Time Event Location
8:30 am Fast CAT (All Breed)
Events 7 & 8
Warm-Up Arena
9:30 am Sweepstakes: Puppy & Veteran Charles Walker Arena A
10:00 am Obedience (All Breed) Charles Walker Arena B
11:00 am Junior Showmanship Charles Walker Arena A
11:30 am - Regular Classes: Dog & Bitches
- Non-Regular Classes (Veterans and Working)
- Best of Breed
- Best NOHS, Best Veteran, Best Working, Best Puppy, Best Bred-By Exhibitor
- Altered
- Brace
Charles Walker Arena A
12:00 pm Rally (All Breed) Charles Walker Arena B

Show Committee

South Eastern Michigan Bouvier des Flandres Club:  Bill Webb

American Bouvier des Flandres Club:
Nancy Valaske, Show Chairperson
(706) 416-0782

Nancy Swenson, Obedience & Rally Chairman
(540) 832-0708

Greater Washington Bouvier des Flandres Club:
Mike Barlous
(804) 798-7900

Judging Programs

- ABdFC and GWBdFC  Conformation, Obedience & Rally (PDF)

Showsite Map

Georgia Horse Park:
Facility Map (PDF)

Show Location

300 Checkerboard Drive
Gray Summit, MO 63039
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Gray Summit, Missouri

This year's Specialty Week is on location at Purina Farms. Visit Purina Farms to learn more about the facilities.

Specialty Management Committee

Susan Upcraft & Bronwyn Bauer
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