National Specialty

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MPCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY

Show Chairperson – Carol Lowe, Florida

The Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. holds its National Specialty annually at different locations across the country. In 2024 it will be held in Norman, Oklahoma.

Date : June 10 – June 13, 2024

Closing Date will be announced.

2024 National Specialty Information

*National Specialty Conformation Judge: Dr.     Azalea Alvarez                                                                     

*JR Showmanship: Mrs. Nancy Simmons 

*Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Terrie Cowan
*Futurity/Maturity Judge: Amy Issleib
*Obedience/Rally Judge: Mrs. Nancy Simmons                             *Scent Work  Judges: Khara Schuetzner & Christie Dalman                                         

               Regional Specialties June 14, 2024  

*Regional Specialty 1 Judge: Penny Urban 

*Regional Specialty 2 Judge: Susan Souza  

Location:  Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center
2501 Conference Drive
Norman, Oklahoma 73069

ROOM RATE: $149.00 plus tax – every room is a suite

DOG POLICY:  Dogs must be crated when unattended in the room.  Plastic should be placed under all crates. This is a self-cleaning show.

Embassy Suites Link for Reservations 

There MAY be  two Toy Specialties on June 15th and one Toy Specialty on June 16th at the same event center.  
Scent work trials will be held on Friday, June 14th at Embassy Suites.

Embassy Suites Gallery

The nearest airport is:
Will Rogers World Airport (23 minutes)  19  miles 

Transportation from airport

TAXI /TNC’S (UBER, LYFT)/LIMO

Taxis are located in the Transportation Plaza which is accessed from the baggage claim (lower) level. Prices vary among companies and minimum fares may be charged.  Rates are posted on the exterior of the vehicles. There is no obligation to take the first taxi or shuttle in line. 

The TNC (Uber, Lyft) pickup area is on the upper level “Departures” roadway at the west end.  The area is marked as “TNC Pick Up”.

Uber and Lyft are available using your phone app. All major rental car companies are available at the airport.

THE CAR RENTAL CENTER IS LOCATED AT 5201 S. MERIDIAN AVENUE, JUST A SHORT DISTANCE NORTH OF THE TERMINAL.  THE BUS TO AND FROM THE FACILITY TAKES 3-4 MINUTES.

The rental car shuttle bus runs 24 hours a day, so a car may be returned at any time. Return the car to the appropriate area for the company from which you rented. Leave the keys in the car or put them in the company’s drop box. Then proceed to the customer service building to catch the bus to the terminal building. 

COMPANIES

Alamo – 1-800–G0ALAMO

Avis – 800-331-1212

Budget – 800-527-0700

Dollar – 1-800-800-4000

Enterprise – 1-800-736-8222

Hertz – 1-800-654-3131

National – 1-800-CARRENT

Thrifty – 1-800-847-4389

SHUTTLE

AIRPORT EXPRESS
405-681-3311
www.airportexpressokc.com
Visit website for fares and to book your ride online or call (405) 681-3311 / Toll Free (877) 688-3311. You can also email  feedback to feedback@airportexpressokc.com.

 

 

Entry and Order Information:

National Specialty Premium 

ONLINE ENTRY WHEN AVAILABLE

Request Form for 2024 Premium List & Judging Schedule

Please use the following form to request an email copy of the MPCA National Specialty Premium List and the Local Club Premium List and/or the MPCA National Specialty Judging Schedule and the Local Club’s Judging Schedule. Make sure you complete the form and check the appropriate boxes.

MPCA PREMIUM EMAIL REQUEST FORM
 

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 Rotation Schedule

The Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. typically  holds their National Specialty on the following rotation schedule:

  • 2024 – Mountain Zone
  • 2025 – Central Zone
  • 2026 – Pacific Zone
  • 2027 – Eastern Zone

New National Board Liaisons

The following board members are available to help local clubs with hosting the National Specialty. Note: The intent is to provide assistance only, not to take over any of the show chairman’s responsibilities.


National Challenge Trophies

Best Puppy in Futurity Challenge Trophy                                                       (offered at the MPCA National Specialty only)

The “Dannyquest”  Miniature Pinscher statue, entitled, “The Courtship,” is offered through the Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. (MPCA) by Vivian A. Hogan to the breeder(s) of the “Best Puppy in Futurity” at the MPCA National Specialty show. For permanent possession, this trophy must be won three times by the same  breeder(s) of record of record of the Futurity-nominated puppies, not necessarily at consecutive  National Specialties. The breeder(s) of record must be identical all three times. After the show, the MPCA will be responsible for holding the trophy in its possession until the next MPCA National Specialty show, or until the requirements for permanent are met.

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Best Bred By Exhibitor in Show Challenge Trophy

The Am/Can CH Mercer’s Desert Dust Devil Challenge Trophy is offered through the Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. “MPCA”  by Janis M. Mercer to the Breeder/Owner/Exhibitor of the Best Bred by Exhibitor in Show at the MPCA National Specialty show only. For permanent possession, this trophy must be won three (3) times by the exact same breeder/owner/exhibitor of record, not necessarily with the same dog or bitch.  The wins do not have to occur at consecutive National Specialties. The donor is responsible for holding the trophy in her possession until the next national show or until the requirements for permanent possession have been met.

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Pamella Ruggie (Pevensey) Challenge Trophy

A statue of Min Pin lying on a rug is offered through the Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc., by Marcia Tucker, Lonnie Phillips & Pat Prellwitz to the owner(s) of the Best Puppy in Sweepstakes at National Specialty shows only. For permanent possession, this trophy must be won three times by the same owner(s), not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive National Specialties. However, the owner(s) of record must be identical the three times. After the show, the donors shall be responsible for holding the trophy in their possession until the next show or until the requirements for permanent possession are met.

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Kathy Morris High Triple Score Rally Perpetual Trophy

The Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. “MPCA” is offering a perpetual trophy for High Triple Score in Rally, in honor and remembrance of our friend Kathy Morris and her accomplishments with her beloved Miniature Pinscher RACH Bluehens Bolt Out of the Blue CD BN RM4 RAE5 FDC CAA DCAT SWN CGCA CGCU TKI “Jiminy Cricket”.This trophy will be awarded for the High Triple Score in Rally, earned at Rally events hosted at the MPCA National Specialties only. A plaque will be inscribed  with the winning dog’s name and year the trophy was won. The  trophy itself will be a shadow box containing some precious items from Kathy and Jim.  After the show, MPCA will be responsible for holding the trophy until the next MPCA National Specialty.

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Frank Mercer  Challenge Trophy – retired by Armando Angelbello

An original Miniature Pinscher Bolo cherished by Frank Mercer is offered through the Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. by Janis Mercer to the breeder and owner exhibitor of Best Bred By Exhibitor In Show dog at National Specialty shows only. The first place Bred by Exhibitor Dog and Bitch will compete for Best Bred By Exhibitor In Show for qualification of this award to the winner. For permanent possession, this trophy must be won three times by the same breeder/owner/exhibitor of record, not necessarily with the same dog, nor at consecutive National Specialties. However, the breeder/owner/exhibitor must be the same individual the three times, and his/her name must appear as breeder and owner of record, whether co-bred or co-owned. After the show, the donor shall be responsible for holding the trophy in his/her possession until the next show or until the requirements for permanent possession are met.

 

Upcoming Events:

MPCA 

MPCA 2025 National Specialty
Date: 
Location: TBD
National Specialty Conformation and Junior Showmanship Judge:                         TBD                               Sweepstakes Judge: TBD            
Futurity/Maturity Judge: TBD
Obedience/Rally Judge: TBD
Regional Specialty Judge: TBD         

National Results:

Results by Year

2024 2023 2022 2021
2020 2019 2018 2017
2016 2015 2014 2013
2012 2011 2010 2009
2008 2007 2006 2005
2004 2003 2002 2001
2000 1999 1998 1997

Best Puppy in Futurity Challenge Trophy 
“The Courtship”
Pamela Ruggie (Pevensey) Challenge Trophy