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Reserved Ringside Seating

  • On behalf of the 2025 National Specialty Planning Committee, we invite you to join us in Bowling Green Kentucky, “Home of the Corvette”. This year the PDCA will be hosting 2 Regional Specialties and our annual National Specialty. Do not miss out on this exciting week of fun and events.

    IMPORTANT NOTICES and DEADLINES:

    • National Specialty Superintendent is Baray. Check back for entry information.  

    • Health Clinics: We are Planning BOAS testing and others

    Registration for all other activities/evening functions will soon be posted here.

    BECOME A SPONSOR OF OUR SHOWCASE AND AWARDS BANQUET

    • PDCA National Specialty Conformation Judge - Michael Faulkner

    • PDCA Regional Specialty Conformation Judge #1 - Patti Kolesar Stoltz

    • PDCA Regional Specialty Conformation Judge #2 - Cynthia Cool

    • PDCA National Specialty Sweeps Judge - Esteban Farias

    • PDCA Regional Specialty Sweeps Judge #1 - Michele Anderson

    • PDCA Regional Specialty Sweeps Judge #2 - Polly Lamarine

    • PDCA National 4-6 Month Puppy - Michael Faulkner

    • PDCA Regional 4-6 Month Puppy #1 - Jane Blackerby Boatman

    • PDCA Regional 4-6 Month Puppy #2 - Karen Burgess

    • National Junior Showmanship Judge - Michael Faulkner

    • Regional Junior Showmanship Judge #1 - Kelley Ruffoni

    • Regional Junior Showmanship Judge #2 - Cynthia Cool

    • National Obedience Judge  - TBD

    • National Rally Judge  - TBD

    • Regional Obedience Judge  - TBD

    • Regional Rally Judge  - TBD

    • PDCA Agility Trial Judge - TBD

  • 2025 PDCA Victory Lane Tour & Dinner at the National Corvette Museum

    Grumble Gang, Start Your Engines!

    Join your grumble for a private tour, sumptuous four-course dinner (vegetarian option available by request), cash bar, Nashville band playing live music, and dancing at the National Corvette Museum. After dinner, if you feel the need for speed, you can race fellow grumblers to the finish line behind the wheel of their state-of-the-art Corvette Racing Simulators in a virtual reality experience. Prizes will be awarded to the top grumblers. We’ve reserved tickets for the first 40 grumblers.

    When: 5:00 pm - Tuesday, October 7, 2025

    Where: National Corvette Museum, 350 Corvette Dr., Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Tickets: $125

    You MUST Pre-Register Here

    For more information or questions, please email, text or call Courtney Penner at courtneypenner@live.com (706) 889-1619 or Haley Hayes opajbmd@gmail.com (404) 825-5756.


    2025 PDCA National Special Welcome Party

    This year the PDCA will feature a Taco and Fajita Party with Cash Bar. This grand event is FREE to all PDCA members.. 

    Featuring:

    • Tortilla Chips, Hard & Soft Taco Shells, Taco Beef, Fajita Chicken, Spanish Rice, Black Beans, Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Pickled Jalapenos, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Salsa & Queso, Iced Water, Sweet Tea & Unsweet Iced Tea

    • Cash bar

    You MUST pre-register Here
    non-members must pay $20 Here

    2025 PDCA Annual Awards Dinner

    Saturday Evening, October 11, 2025

    Dinner Entrees, $45 each

    Entrée #1 Hartland Chicken with Herb Supreme Sauce

    Entrée #2 Center Cut Pork Loin, stuffed with Spinach and Feta Cheese Dressing with Rosemary and Garlic Reduction

    Entrée #3 (Vegetarian) Grilled Crusted Cauliflower with Sumac over Avocado Hummus

    Each entrée served with side dishes, salad with dressing, dessert of chef’s choice, dinner rolls, coffee or iced tea. Cash Bar!

    Pay online here. If paying online you must send the dinner form to Sue fantasiapugs@hotmail.com.

    PDCA Pizza Bingo Night

    Join PDCA Members for a night of Pizza and Bingo! Each round of Bingo features cash prizes.

    Proceeds from the night will support the 2025 National Specialty.

    When: Monday, October 6, 6PM
    Where: PDCA Hospitality Room

    Tickets: The "Playing For a Good Cause" - $20. Includes Pizza and 10 rounds of bingo with I game board. Extra boards $10

    Pay Online Here

    2025 PDCA PRE-SHOWCASE RECEPTION

    FRIDAY OCTOBER 10, 2025 AT 7:00 PM

    Come join the Pre-Celebration of our TOP PUGS

    CASH BAR & APPETIZERS WILL BE SERVED

    COST: $10 PER PERSON

    If you pay on line Here please email Candace the above information.

  • Sun Oct 5th

    • Noon-5PM Setup in Ballroom B,C&D

    • Noon-4PM Vendor move-in Ballroom B,C&D

    • 5PM-7PM Rent a Ring in Ballroom B,C&D


    Mon Oct 6th

    • 6 AM-9AM Hospitality in Meeting Room 3&4

    • 8 AM Pug Only Agility (2 trials) at Agility Location

    • 9 AM Sweepstakes (Regional 1) in Ballroom B,C&D

    • Followed By Sweepstakes (Regional 2) in Ballroom B,C&D

    • 6PM Pizza and Bingo night in Meeting Room 3&4


    Tues Oct 7th

    • 6 AM-9AM Hospitality in Meeting Room 3&4

    • 7:30 AM Obedience (Regional) in Ballroom B,C&D

    • Followed By Rally (Regional) in Ballroom B,C&D

    • Followed By Junior Showmanship in Ballroom B,C&D

    • Followed By 4-6 Puppy (Regional 1) in Ballroom B,C&D

    • Followed By Conformation (Regional 1) in Ballroom B,C&D

    • 5:00PM Corvette Museum tour at Museum


    Wed Oct 8th

    • 6 AM-9AM Hospitality in Meeting Room 3&4

    • 8AM Junior Show in Ballroom B,C&D

    • Followed By 4-6 Puppy (Regional 2) in Ballroom B,C&D

    • Followed By Conformation (Regional 2) in Ballroom B,C&D

    • 1PM-6PM Health Cert-RFGS, Patella, Cardiac by Maryanne Mack DVM 

    • 6PM-7PM PDCA Board Meeting in Crosswinds Bdroom

    • 7PM-9PM Welcome Party in Meeting Room 1&2


    Thurs Oct 9th

    • 6 AM-9AM Hospitality in Meeting Room 3&4

    • 7:30AM Obedience (National) in Ballroom B,C&D

    • Followed By Rally (National) in Ballroom B,C&D

    • 9AM Chapter Club Meeting in Crosswinds Bdroom

    • 9:30AM Breeder Roundtable in Crosswinds Bdroom

    • 11AM Sweepstakes (National) in Ballroom B,C&D

    • 1PM-6PM Health Cert-RFGS, Patella, Cardiac by Maryanne Mack DVM 

    • 7PM-8:30PM Membership Meeting in Meeting Room 1&2


    Fri Oct 10th

    • 6 AM-9AM Hospitality in Meeting Room 3&4

    • 8AM 4-6 m Puppy Competition in Ballroom B,C&D

    • Followed By Conformation thru Veterans (National) in Ballroom B,C&D

    • Followed By Non-Regular Judging in Ballroom B,C&D  

    • 9AM Mentor Meeting in Meeting Room 1&2

    • 9:30AM Judges Education in Meeting Room 1&2
      5PM Showcase Rehearsal in Meeting Room 1&2

    • 7PM Pre-showcase Reception in Side Foyer

    • 7:30 Showcase in Ballroom B,C&D


    Sat Oct 11th

    • 8AM Junior Show in Ballroom B,C&D

    • Followed By Conformation (National) continued in Ballroom B,C&D

    • During Lunch Pee Wee in Ballroom B,C&D

    • 7PM Banquet Reception in Foyer

    • 7:30 PM Awards Banquet in Ballroom A 

  • The 2025 National Specialty Host Hotel is the Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green
    1021 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green, KY 42103

    Download Hotel Information Here
    There are 2 ways to book Your reservations:
    If Booking by phone be sure to use Booking Code   "PDC". (1-888-465-4329)

    If Booking on the Internet DO NOT book with 3rd party websites. You must use the link below.

    Click here to go to Holiday Inn’s website

    First Night Deposit due at the time of booking.
    Refundable if cancelled by 8/22/25
    Complimentary Parking,
    20 percent off Food and Beverage
    1 Time $75 pet fee up to 4 dogs
    1 Time $100 pet fee for 5+ dogs
    Cutoff date: 9/5/25
    TAXES AND ADDITIONAL CHARGES
    Taxes: 13.42% per night not included in rate effective 2 October, 2025 through 15 October, 2025
    MAXIMUM # OF PERSONS PER ROOM ALLOWED
    Persons allowed per room:
    4 people max.
    Check-in time: 3:00 PM
    Check-out time: 11:00 AM

  • Download This Form Here

    Online payments click here

    2025 PDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY RV PARKING INFORMATION

    • RVs may arrive on the grounds to park after 12:00 Noon on Sunday, October 5th, 2025.

    • Pre-reserved RV Parking is $55.00 per night per space. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to reservations for all (7) seven nights - Sunday through Saturday, leaving Sunday.

    • RV parking space after deadline or on site with no reservation will be charged $60.00 per night. Space is not guaranteed. Please note that no arrivals after 9:30 p.m. will be allowed.

    • RV sites have NO hookups, No sewer, No electric and must be self-contained. Please come with water tank full as we will fill with your connected hoses mid week.

    • All RV’s generators must be onboard and use a Gen-Turi exhaust extender or similar to direct the exhaust from your generator. Any portable generators will need prior permission and be located a minimum of 50 feet from RV’s.

    • The PDCA, their officers, agents, members or Hotel are not responsible for any loss.

    • It is understood that there is no handicapped RV parking.

    • All RV’s parking fees regardless if an additional hotel reservation is made. There will be no parking of RV’s in the Hotel parking area.

    • Guests must check in at the hotel front desk to receive rules and get a parking pass. The fee includes the use or hotel/convention center water (not a hook-up), use of hotel restaurant and lounge, indoor pool, fitness center and business center. Outside food and beverage are not allowed to be brought inside the hotel.

    Reservations are required. Payment must be received by September 17, 2025. There will be no refunds for cancellations after that date.

    Cost per week (7 nights): $385.00 – Sunday, October 5th through Saturday, October 11th

    Number of Nights______ X $55.00 per night = __________total due

    Payment is also available on the PDCA website (additional processing fees will apply)

    Name_________________________________________________ Address __________________________________ City ________________ State _________

    Phone #_______________ Email ___________________________________

    Motorhome ___ 5th Wheel ___ Travel Trailer ____ Length of RV ____ Tow Vehicle yes/no

    Date of Arrival __________________ Date of Departure _________________________

    Mail reservation form with payment to:

    Robert Gravel 4610 Sweet Hollow Place, Lancaster SC 29720

    rockbust@gmail.com Cell# 803-370-2444

    Make checks payable to the Pug Dog Club of America

  • Agility Premium

  • All Trophies may be supported by anyone that is willing to support the Trophy Fund. Your support is greatly appreciated.

    How to sponsor a trophy:

    1. Previous Winners from the 2024 National will have through Aug 3rd, 2025 to sponsor their past WINS for 2025. Please consider supporting the 2025 Trophies in honor of your dog's wins. Go to our website National page and select an award YOU WON in 2024 to Purchase. Example: Best of Breed, Best of Winners , Best puppy in Sweeps, Best Veteran in sweeps. If you won 1st place in a class you may sponsor the entire class.

    2. After Aug 3rd, 2025 Sponsorship will be open to all. Go to our website National page and select an award to Purchase. Please do not sponsor an award you did not win last year until after Aug 3rd

    3. you will be listed on the Website and the Electronic Awards Booklet.

    To sponsor an Award or classes of Awards not listed on our website please contact the Sponsor Chair.

    Your support is greatly appreciated.

    Trophy Sponsor Chair

    Robert Gravel

    rockbust@gmail.com

    Click here to sponsor a trophy

  • Show Committee:

    • National and Regional Show Chair Karen Burgess

    • National Specialty Advisor Janet McLaughlin

    • Agility Chair Laurie Kirkpatrick

    • Obedience Chair Paul Lampkin

    • Rally Chair Jeanne Lampkin

    ADDITIONAL COORDINATORS:

    • Audio Visual Coordinator Amanda & Dan DePrins

    • Annual Awards Dinner Emily Thiel, Candace Fernandez, Susan Koehler

    • Annual Awards Dinner Centerpieces Brittny Keating

    • Announcer Jo Ann Stone

    • Apparel-Club On Site Distributor TBD

    • Awards/Showcase Booklet Linda Wright

    • Catalog Advertising Sales Brandi Lewis and Irina Gefelbeyn

    • Catalog Advertising Layout Brandi Lewis and Irina Gefelbeyn

    • Catalog Sales Janet McLaughlin, Helen Gale

    • Catalog Marked TBD

    • Grounds Margaret Regan

    • Health Seminar Blanca Clothier

    • Judges Education Seminar Patti Kolesar Stoltz

    • Judges Hospitality Ringside and Hotel Room Jan O’Grady

    • Jr Showmanship Raffle Kelley Ruffoni

    • Logo: Brook Nugent

    • Mentors Education H. Michael Anderson

    • Morning Hospitality Phil and Kathy Madison

    • Obedience & Rally Rent a Chair Margaret Regan

    • PDCA Health Fund Raffle, Ticket Sales TBD

    • PDCA General Fund Raffle Judith Pepin, Lezlie Dono

    • Photo OP Susan Davis, Emily Thiel

    • Pre-Showcase Reception Candace Fernandez

    • Public Relations/Marketing Marie Manning

    • Reserved Seating Fund Raiser Sarah Ayers

    • Ribbons Joseph Cole

    • Ring Steward-Regional and National Chief Steward Karen Burgess

    • Ring Outside Steward-Regional and National Lynne Keyes

    • Roommate Coordinator Rebecca Harrison

    • RV Parking Robert Gravel

    • RV Reservations Robert Gravel

    • Ring Setup and Cleanup Margaret Regan

    • Show Building Cleanup TBD

    • Show Photographer Kris Johnson

    • Showcase Joseph Cole

    • Showcase Announcer Kim Langlangs

    • Showcase Invitations & Rosettes Donna Manha

    • Tote Board posting Jo Ann Stone

    • Trophy Sponsorship Robert Gravel

    • Trophies Stacy Leadbetter

    • Vendors Chair Sarah Gilreath

    • Welcome Bags Kathy Getter

    • Welcome Party Sarah Ayers

  • The catalog will combine the Chapter club or Regional Shows and the National Show in one catalog,

    DEADLINE: Wed August 27th, 2025. LATE ADS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED! PLEASE SEND ADS IN EARLY.

    There will be a lottery for top placement spots. Contact Brandi Lewis and Irina Gefelbeyn for more information. Outside Back Cover: $350 Inside Back and Inside Front Cover: $200

    Preferred method is adobe PDF high resolution quality. Pages are 5 1/2” X 8 1/2 “ Ad dimensions should be Full page 4 1/2” x7 ½”. ORIGINAL PHOTOS ONLY.

    After Purchasing or for any questions and help putting together your ad please contact Brandi Lewis 3EAdventuresKennel@gmail.com or Irina Gefelbeyn igelfenbeyn@gmail.com

    All online payments include a payment processing free. Pay Here

    Download the Flyer Here

  • LEZLIE CARYN DESIGNS PROUDLY OFFERS AS A DONATION TO THE PDCA

    THE “PUG PUPPY ZIPPER PULL/HANDBAG CHARM” STERLING SILVER PUG PUPPY CHARM HYPO-ALLERGENIC NON-TARNISH * JEWELRY GRADE STAINLESS STEEL ALISON CHAIN

    If Paying online, please contact Lezlie LEZLIECARYNDESIGNS@YAHOO.COM

    Purchase Raffle Tickets Online Here

    Download the Flyer Here

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    Health Fund Table Raffle

    18” x 30” Custom Grooming Table Donated by Jim and Cindy Tomsic

    Artwork created and donated by Wisconsin Artist, Galina Augustine

    Drawing to be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Awards Banquet

    If Paying Online, Please contact Cindy bitogold@tableworksusa.com

    Purchase Raffle Tickets Online Here

    Download the Flyer Here