Afghan Hound Club of America National Specialty
Exhibitors head to Rhode Island and “ Return to the Sea .”
TEXT BY CONNIE BUTHERUS | PHOTOS BY TEDDY LEI PHOTOGRAPHY
To celebrate its 80th National Specialty , the Afghan Hound Club of America had as its theme “ Return to the Sea .” This was most appropriate , as it was the second time the event was held in Warwick , R . I ., the first in 2003 . The host site was the very dog-friendly Crowne Plaza . On September 17-21 , Afghan Hound fanciers had much from which to choose . The theme was noted in many aspects of the event , from the decor to name tags and menu selections , all of which reinforced the nautical flavor of the event .
Day One
In keeping with the social traditions associated with the show , there were events every evening , beginning with a welcoming cocktail party hosted by the Parent Club . It was a time to reconnect with friends , meet newcomers and socialize . Show Chair Amy Mero and her Assistant , Erica Jantos , had seen to it that both the competition and social events were not to be missed . Starting
It was time to reconnect with friends , meet newcomers and socialize .
with Agility on the first day to the Annual Awards Dinner on the final evening , Amy and Erica were a dynamic duo of coordination and efficiency . Their attention to detail was noted in every aspect throughout the sequence .
The Agility trial was held offsite at SureFire Dogs Training Center in nearby Westborough , Mass . The judge was Kendall Fairchild . High in Agility Trial was awarded to I Am the Domino Factor , owned by Pam Wall . We were to see him again later in the week and learn a bit more about him as he strutted his stuff in the Parade of Rescue Dogs . In addition to his love of Agility , he is a therapy dog and a certified reading partner for children with reading difficulties . He was also entered in the Obedience Trial .
Day Two
The following day there were two Lure Coursing trials held . The AHCA offers both AKC and ASFA events . Judging the trials were Denise Como and Marilyn Smith . The Best of Breed in the ASFA
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