Committee Chairpersons:

Art Auction

Don't miss the opportunity to bid on these outstanding works of art.  They will be auctioned on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the Art Auction and Buffet Dinner. If you can't be there in person, you can bid by proxy following the process below:

Camping and Motor Homes

Motor Homes and Tent campers.  There is no overnight camping at the show sight.  All Overnight camping must be done at the Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp Resort.  The campground is located on the same road only 3 blocks from the show sight. You may park your motor home in the Hotel Parking lots during the day, but they must be removed at night.  The Hotel shuttle will allow dogs on the shuttles that go’s between the show sight and the Campground.  There is a car dealer in town that rents cars (Schefer Bierlein  1-800 862-8893) Please make you reservations early, Oktoberfest is the week before our show and the first couple of days will be hard to get without early reservations   You may get information about the campground at  www.frankenmuthjellystone.com  or call  (989)  652-6668.   

Note:  There is a covered bridge at the front entrance to the Hotel.  DO NOT take your Motor homes over the bridge it is not tall enough.  Go around the block and come in the back way.

If you have any questions: E-Mail

Michael R Gardner (Showground Chair)

mrg4506@aol.com

Special Event-  Under the Starlight

The Invitations have gone out for the 'Under the Starlight' Invitational to be held on Sunday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. 

Judged by four judges, two Afghan Hound Breeder Judges and two Hound Specialist Judges, who will be introduced that evening.  This event will be held outside under lights. 

• Admission –only  $20.00 - will include a light supper and drinks. 

• Ringside seating,

• Candlelit tables,

• Exciting judging

and a chance to help decide the winner.  All spectators will receive a ballot to vote for their favorite dog and the dog receiving the most ballots will receive a bonus score. 

Also, included will be door prizes and raffles.

Qualifications for this invitational were determined on the following criteria: 

• From September 2007 through June 30, 2008 - any dog listed in the Top 20 of any system as published by Canine Chronicle and/or Dog News.

• Any Afghan Hound who has won an American All-Breed Best in Show, or American Specialty Best in Show during that same time period. 

• Past AHCA Breeders' Cup Winners (5 years).  Past AHCA National Specialty Best of Breed Winners, Best in Sweeps Winners, Best Puppy Winners (5 years).

If your dog qualifies and you have not received your invitation by Friday, July 25th, please contact Cindy Chandler at 1-847-323-1494 or majicaf@aol.com.   We want to be sure that every dog who qualifies receives their invitation. 

Dogs will be judged by each judge with a score sheet, then ranked in order of scoring.  Points will be awarded to the Top 5 of each judge's scores, with one dog receiving bonus points from the spectators.

Come join the fun and cheer for your favorite.  We look forward to seeing all of you there.  Where else can you get a meal - cooked by Show Chairman Reggie Nesbitt and his host of volunteers from the Greater Detroit Afghan Hound Club - drinks and an exciting dog show for $20.00?!  Please contact Cindy Chandler if you have any questions and for dinner reservations.  Seating will be on a first come, first served basis, but there will be LOTS of room for everyone!

Sponsored By

Afghan Hound Review    Greater Detroit Afghan Hound Club     Eastcoast Crates

Vendor Booths

Notice:  All vendor spaces have already been filled.  Only paid vendors will be allowed to sell at this show. Selling from rooms or vehicles IS NOT ALLOWED.  Per Policies and Procedures of the AHCA :  "Any materials for sale by individuals must be sold at a booth, following vendor guidelines."  A fine of $250 will be assessed against violators.

For this year's vendors please click here

 

Catalog Advertising

DVD Video of the National

This is a must have!  Be sure to preserve your National Specialty memories by ordering DVD's of the entire week. Pre-order sale price of only $85.00 for a 4  or 5 DVD set ( conformation ) that will be dependent on the size of the entry-  and a single DVD that contains performance events (coursing & rally & obedience) is available at only $15.00 pre-order sale price.  Pre-orders must be received by September 20, 2008.  Orders taken after that date or at the show will be $140.00 for the conformation set. 

Trophy Fund

One of the outstanding elements of our specialty every year is the presentation of a beautiful trophy table.  As always your generous donations to the Trophy Fund help to ensure the success of the event.  Click here for a copy of the donation form.  Please print and follow the instructions on it.