2024 National Specialty Weekend Schedule
** We’re going to update this page with actual times in the next few days — check back **
We're teaming up with the Nor'East Toy Dog Cluster for a busy weekend of shows & trials! All events are Toy Dogs Only - keep in mind that non-toy breeds are not allowed in the building.
Thursday, May 23: HCA National Specialty
Breed judge: Wendy Paquette; Sweepstakes judge: Jennifer Clevenger; Junior Showmanship judge: Dr. Tracie Laliberte
Obedience and Rally trials are being hosted by the Toy Dog Clubs; Thursday morning is designated as our National Specialty trial
Agility trials are being hosted by the Toy Dog Clubs; Thursday is designated as our National Specialty trial
Evening event: HCA Awards Dinner - Warwick Country Club
Friday, May 24: Two Toy Group Shows & Trials
Morning breed judge at the Delaware Valley Havanese Club designated specialty: Lydia Hutchinson
Morning obedience & rally trials
Afternoon breed judge, New England Havanese Club supported entry: Charlotte McGowan
Afternoon obedience & rally trials
One agility trial throughout the day
AKC Temperament Testing
Free evening
Saturday, May 25: Toy Group Show & Trial
Breed judge Greater New York Havanese Club designated specialty: Kathi Brown
Obedience & rally trial
Agility trial
AKC Temperament Testing; Canine Good Citizen testing; Trick Dog testing; AKC FETCH Novice testing
Evening event: Havanese Rescue Inc 20th Anniversary Dinner at Chelo’s Waterfront in Warwick
Sunday, May 26: Toy Group Show & Trial
Breed judge for HCA designated regional specialty hosted by the NEHC: Ray Filburn
Obedience & rally trial
Agility trial
Evening event: HCA Beach Bash & Fun Match at Compass Rose Dog-Friendly Beach in North Kingstown
Can you do it all? YES!
Here’s a walk through of the Toy Cluster in 2023. We start by the agility ring and crating area, go past the obedience & rally ring and their crating area, then head across the hall to the conformation rings and grooming. One minute walk and you can peer through the glass hallway at the other rings, too.
This is the best venue we have had for multi-talented Havanese and their owners. Every year, people compete in multiple sports here. You will be tired at the end of the weekend - but you will make your rings!
We hope to see you there!