Border Terrier Club of America to hold 2019 National Specialty in St. Charles
The Border Terrier Club of America will hold its 60th national specialty from June 10-14 at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles.
A national specialty is the Super Bowl of any dog breed and showcases the varied qualities and talents of the breed. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The border terrier, with its characteristic "otter head," is a small, rough-coated dog weighing under 20 pounds.
The smallest of the long legged terriers, it originated on the border of England and Scotland and was invaluable as a fox and vermin hunter.
The Border Terrier Club of America, www.btcoa.org, is dedicated to the preservation of this breed and hosts the specialty annually.
Over 250 border terriers and their owners are expected to participate in a wide variety of activities.
Agility will be held on Monday, June 10, at Agility at the Farm, 8N861 Burlington Road in Campton Hills. Judging begins at 8 a.m. and spectators are welcome.
In addition on Monday, Laura Yurchak, CPDT-KA, CNWI, will present two Nosework Seminars at Pheasant Run Resort from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Some auditing spots, $15, are still available. Sign up atbtcanational.wixsite.com/2019btcaspecialty/seminars
Tuesday's events begin at 9 a.m. with Obedience and Rally Trials in the Mega Center at the Pheasant Run Resort. CGC, CGC, and Trick Dog Testing are also available.
Health clinics are scheduled from 10 a.m. and the public is invited. Cardiac, eye, and patella testing are offered.
Sign up at btcanational.wixsite.com/2019btcaspecialty/health-clincs.
"Fast CAT," the 100-yard dash for dogs, is scheduled for morning and afternoon sessions at Pheasant Run.
Come out to see 240 dogs chase the lure at speeds up to 27 m.p.h.
This event will accept day of all-breed entries if openings remain, with concurrent trials being held from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes and Junior Showmanship begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday in the Pheasant Run Mega Center and will run until mid-afternoon.
The evening will showcase the versatile border terrier. The Total Dog Challenge will culminate with conformation showing at 6 pm, followed by the Parade of Honor, a traditional celebration of dogs who have earned multiple performance and conformation titles.
Thursday and Friday will focus on Conformation.
British Judge Elspeth Jackson will evaluate over 200 border terriers beginning with 6-9 month puppies at 8 a.m. Thursday and awarding the best border terrier in show on Friday. Judging is open to the public.
Complete specialty information is available at btcanational.wixsite.com/2019btcaspecialty.