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
         

A walk through of the Toy Cluster in 2023!

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!