MPCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY
The Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. holds their National Specialty once a year at different locations across the country.
Upcoming Events:
National Specialty
Date: April 1-3, 2012
Windemere Hotel & Conference Center, Mesa, AZ
http://www.resortmesa.com
Top Twenty Event
Date: April 1, 2012
Information:
2012 National Specialty
"Pending AKC Approval"
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Visitor Information for Mesa, AZ NOTICE: |
- National Dates: April 1-3, 2012
- Breed Judge: Mr. Darryl Vice
- Sweepstakes Judge: Ms. Paulann (Sam) Phelan
- Futurity/Maturity Judge: Ms. Pamela Campbell Dziuk
- MPCGP Specialties: April 4, 2012
- MPCGP Judge - Carolyn Herbel
- AZ Toy Dog Fanciers supported entry: April 5, 2012
- AZ Toy Fanciers Judge - Diane Malenfant
- All Breed Shows: April 6-9, 2012
- Kachina KC all breed - Luc Boileau
- Kachina KC all breed - Elaine Young
- Arrowhead KC - Doris Cozart
- Arrowhead KC - Susan St John Brown
Christine Filler
602-717-7909
Dr. Christie Roe
35038 N. 10th St.
Desert Hills, AZ 85086
602-509-6050
cristieroe@yahoo.com; mail@showservices.com; www.showsecretaryservices.com
If you received a premium list in the mail, please refer to the premium below for the final corrections to page 4. There should be NO dates between the event numbers indicating which date the event will be held. Please refer to page 6 for this information. Most of the mailed premiums were corrected but a few got by. Contact Show Secretary or Show Chair for more information.
National Specialty Premium
Miniature Pinscher Club of Greater Phoenix Premium
Entries, order form and all information also available at www.showsecretaryservices.com
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WINDEMERE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER 5750 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85205 Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast with room key Free In-room Coffee Heated Pool and Spa on grounds Smoke-free Rooms Refrigerator and Microwaves Available High-Speed Wireless Internet Lush Outdoor Gardens and Pool Oasis Slider with small patio and access to grass for downstairs rooms Minutes from Restaurants, Shopping and Nearby Attractions. Contact hotel for reservations. Special Show Rate: $89.00 plus tax, King or 2 Queens while available. Please mention “Min Pins” to the reservationist and they will make sure that your room counts towards the fulfillment of our designated room nights which must be met in order to receive the Banquet Hall and other facility needs at no cost to the MPCA as well as providing you with the pricing for your room, negotiated while setting the bid prices for the National. |
Request Form for 2012 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.
Official Video Photographers for the 2011 & 2012 MPCA National
Show Dog Video Pros has been busy releasing an On-Demand 24/7 streaming video website. You might have caught our ad in the Westminster edition of Dog News on this. For the MinPins, we have the 2010 National & PNW Specialties loaded. Our complimentary sample video is of the 2010 MPCA Juniors & Best of Breed Judging.
Live video stream link: http://showdogvideopros.com/MinPinStream.html
We have also offered FREE access to our entire library of Health videos and Junior Show videos.
Here are the links:
http://showdogvideopros.com/FreeJuniorsStreamingVideo.html
http://showdogvideopros.com/FreeHealthBreedStreamingVideo.html
And, of course, we feature Videos on DVD. http://showdogvideopros.com/MiniaturePinscher.html
2013 National Specialty
"Pending AKC Approval"
April 2013
Location: Red Lion Hotel, Sacramento, CA
Info posted as received.
Breed Judge: Mrs. Janis Mercer
Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Trudy Roundy
2013 Judge Election Results
Rotation Schedule
The Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. holds their National Specialty on the following rotation schedule:
- 2013 - Area 6: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas
- 2014 - Area 1: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
- 2015 - Area 2: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming
- 2016 - Area 3: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
- 2017 - Area 4: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
- 2018 - Area 5: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
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.
- Ms. Pam Dziuk - Can provide assistance with working with hotels.
- Mr. Tom Baldwin - Can provide assistance with deadlines and information that needs to be sent to AKC.
National Challenge Trophies
The Ann Dutton (Sanbrook) Breeders Challenge Trophy
An original Miniature Pinscher Bronze Statue by Ric Chashoudian is offered through the Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. by Helen C. Green to the breeder(s) of the dog judged Best of Breed at its National Specialty Show. For permanent possession, this trophy must be won three times by the same breeder(s), not necessarily with the same dor or at consecutive National Specialties. However, the breeder(s) of record must be identical each of the three times. 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.
The 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 consective 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.
The Frank Mercer (Mercers) Challenge Trophy
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.
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