The ABTC national specialties are rotated throughout the United States by regions. The map shows which states comprise each region.
The schedule for the rotations is North, East, West, South. However, when a bid to host the Specialty is not received from the scheduled region, the hosting of the Specialty is opened to all of the regions to bid on.
Below is a list of future National Specialties along with location, websites and the names of those chairing these events:
- 2021 - Roberts, MT Chair: Nancy McClure
https://www.abtcnationalspecialty.org/
Tuesday May 18-Saturday May 23, 2021
Yellowstone Dog Sports 7753 Hwy 212, Roberts, MT 59070
RED LODGE ACCOMMODATIONS & RV INFORMATION
Please call the hotel directly to confirm they take dogs, some websites are not up to date. If you are attending without dogs, please stay at a hotel that does not take dogs as rooms are limited. We are working with hotels to get more dog friendly rooms. Hotels have been impressed bby the responsible dog owers they've encountered on the phone. - Pet Friendly Hotels in Red Lodge (approx. 8 miles away):
• Beartooth Hideaway Inn and Cabins 406-446-2288
• Yodeler Motel 406-446-1435
• Chateau Rouge 406-446-1435
• Comfort Inn 406-446-1435
• Lupine Inn Red Lodge 406-445-3301
• AAA Red Lodge Rentals 406-425-2125 - Pet Friendly RV Campground in Red Lodge:
• Red Lodge KOA Journey 406-446-2364 - Other Hotels in the Area that DO NOT accept dogs:
• Red Lodge Inn 406-446-2030
• The Pollard Hotel 406-446-0001 - RV Rentals (there may be more options out there):
• Happy Camper in Billings, MT – Class C RV and Travel Trailers, will deliver and set-up for a fee 406-294-2267 - Accommodations on Site at Yellowstone Dog Sports:
Dry RV camping (no hook ups, you will be able to run your generator)
Arrangements will be made to empty holding tanks mid-week and approx. 200’ of freshwater hose is available to refill tanks) Onsite showers and bathrooms are available.
There may be a few (very limited number) of electrical hook ups and rooms w/o bathrooms available. These will be released after March 10th.
If you are flying, plan to fly into Billings, Montana. Red Lodge is approximately 60 minutes away.
- 2022 - Bozeman, MT Chair: Peri Norman
- 2023 - South Sioux City, NE Chair: Marnie Polivka
May 7-13, 2023
Host Hotel: South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront
A copy of the ABTC Specialty Policies and Procedures may be obtained from the Vice President or Recording Secretary. Bids are due to the Recording Secretary on August 31, three years prior to the event.
The American Belgian Tervuren Club and its associated Area Clubs hold many events around the country throughout the year. This list of upcoming events also gives a contact person who can give you more information. If the event is an AKC sanctioned event you can also obtain more details from the AKC site.
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Show Date |
Location |
Type of Show |
Area Club |
Event |
Contact |
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02/28/20 |
Rock County 4H Fairgrounds Janesville, WI |
Rally |
GLBTC |
Rally Eye Clinic |
Lynn Earhart magical@ticon.net Sue Fregien caper-dogs.com |
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02/29/20 |
Rock County 4H Fairgrounds Janesville, WI |
Independent Specialty |
GLBTC |
Conformation Sweeps – puppy, veteran, working Obedience |
Lynn Earhart magical@ticon.net Sue Fregien caper-dogs.com |
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02/29/20 |
Escambia Equestrian Center Pensacola, FL |
Designated Specialty |
SBTC |
Conformation Sweeps (puppy, veteran, working, herding) |
Susan Forbes Show Super – Jack Onofrio |
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03/01/20 |
Rock County 4H Fairgrounds Janesville, WI |
Independent Specialty |
GLBTC |
Conformation Obedience |
Lynn Earhart magical@ticon.net Sue Fregien caper-dogs.com |
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03/01/20 |
Escambia Equestrian Center Pensacola, FL |
Supported |
SBTC |
Conformation |
Susan Forbes Show Super – Jack Onofrio |
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03/13/20 |
Kentucky Fair and Expo Center Louisville, KY |
Regional Specialty |
OVBTC |
Conformation Sweepstakes |
Marty Heilmeier Show Super – MB-F |
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03/14/20 |
Kentucky Fair and Expo Center Louisville, KY |
Supported |
OVBTC |
Sweepstakes |
Marty Heilmeier Show Super – MB-F |
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04/10/20 |
Quad City Dog Center Davenport, IA |
Agility National Fundraiser |
TRBTC |
Agility |
Karri Higgins |
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04/11/20 |
Quad City Dog Center Davenport, IA |
Agility National Fundraiser |
TRBTC |
Agility |
Karri Higgins |
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04/12/20 |
Quad City Dog Center Davenport, IA |
Agility National Fundraiser |
TRBTC |
Agility |
Karri Higgins |
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05/22/20 |
Fun Fur Paws Mount Vernon |
All-Breed Agility Trials |
EBTC |
Agility |
Tracy Harris ranmaandbaran@comcast.net Secretary: Judy Marquardt jfmarquardt@frontier.com |
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05/23/20 |
Fun Fur Paws Mount Vernon |
All-Breed Agility Trials |
EBTC |
Agility |
Tracy Harris ranmaandbaran@comcast.net Secretary: Judy Marquardt jfmarquardt@frontier.com |
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05/24/20 |
Fun Fur Paws Mount Vernon |
All-Breed Agility Trials |
EBTC |
Agility |
Tracy Harris ranmaandbaran@comcast.net Secretary: Judy Marquardt jfmarquardt@frontier.com |
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05/31/20 |
Chehalis, WA |
AKC Scentwork Trial |
Claudia Weiss |
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06/20/20 |
Fuji Park Carson City, NV |
AKC Scentwork Trial |
NNBTC |
Shawn Petersen |
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06/21/20 |
Fuji Park Carson City, NV |
AKC Scentwork Trial |
NNBTC |
Shawn Petersen |
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07/03/20 |
Western Washington Fairgrounds Puyallup, WA |
Independent Specialty & Supported |
EBTC |
Conformation Sweeps: puppy, veteran Obedience/Rally Jr. Showmanship |
Janett Anson xtcterv@gmail.com Show Super - BaRay Events |
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07/03/20 |
Monroe County Fair Grounds Monroe, MI |
Regional Specialty (AM) |
WBTCSM |
Conformation Sweeps (puppy, veteran) |
Contact dkjdawe@att.net Show Super – MB-F |
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07/03/20 |
Monroe County Fair Grounds Monroe, MI |
Regional Specialty (PM) |
WBTCSM |
Conformation Sweeps (working) |
Contact dkjdawe@att.net Show Super – MB-F |
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07/04/20 |
Western Washington Fairgrounds Puyallup, WA |
Independent Specialty & Supported |
EBTC |
Conformation & Jr. Showmanship Sweeps: puppy, veteran |
Janett Anson xtcterv@gmail.com Show Super - BaRay Events |
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07/04/20 |
Dallas Market Hall Dallas, TX |
Supported |
Lone Star BTC |
Conformation Sweeps (veterans, puppy) |
Tiffany Holley Show Super - Onofrio |
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07/04 – 07/06/20 |
Western Washington Fairgrounds Puyallup, WA |
Supported |
EBTC |
Show Super - BaRay Events |
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08/29/20 |
Amana Colonies Event and RV Park Amana, IA |
Regional Specialty |
Two Rivers BTC |
Conformation Sweeps: Puppy, Working, Veterans |
Sandy King Show Super - Onofrio |
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09/05/20 |
Chehalis, WA |
AKC Scentwork Trial |
Claudia Weiss |
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09/06/20 |
Chehalis, WA |
AKC Scentwork Trial |
Claudia Weiss |
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09/25/20 |
Fuji Park Carson City, NV |
Regional Specialty |
NNBTC |
Conformation Sweeps Jr. Showmanship |
Kim Crowther |
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09/25/20 |
Fuji Park Carson City, NV |
Regional Specialty |
NNBTC |
Conformation |
Kim Crowther |
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09/25/20 |
Fun Fur Paws Mount Vernon |
All-Breed Agility Trials |
EBTC |
Agility |
Tracy Harris ranmaandbaran@comcast.net Secretary: Judy Marquardt jfmarquardt@frontier.com |
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09/26/20 |
Fun Fur Paws Mount Vernon |
All-Breed Agility Trials |
EBTC |
Agility |
Tracy Harris ranmaandbaran@comcast.net Secretary: Judy Marquardt jfmarquardt@frontier.com |
|
09/27/20 |
Fun Fur Paws Mount Vernon |
All-Breed Agility Trials |
EBTC |
Agility |
Tracy Harris ranmaandbaran@comcast.net Secretary: Judy Marquardt jfmarquardt@frontier.com |
20200225
The ABTC national specialties are rotated throughout the United States by regions. The map shows which states comprise each region.
The schedule for the rotations is North, East, West, South. However, when a bid to host the Specialty is not received from the scheduled region, the hosting of the Specialty is opened to all of the regions to bid on.
Below is a list of future National Specialties along with location, websites and the names of those chairing these events:
- 2020 - South Souix City, NE Chair: Marnie Polivka https://www.abtc2020.com/#/
- 2021 - Albany, OR Chair:Nancy McClure
A copy of the ABTC Specialty Policies and Procedures may be obtained from the Vice President or Recording Secretary. Bids are due to the Recording Secretary on August 31, three years prior to the event.
National Specialty Awards
National Specialty BOB and BOS Winners
National Specialty Obedience HIT
National Specialty Obedience High Combined
National Specialty Herding HIT
National Specialty Rally High Combined
National Specialty Agility High Combined
National Specialty Photo Albums
Past National Specialty Results
Past National Specialty Locations & Websites (if available)