• 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.

    • 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

  • Sunday, October 5, 2025

    • Setup: Ballroom B,C&D

    • Rent a Ring: Ballroom B,C&D

    Monday, October 6, 2025

    • Hospitality: Meeting Room 3&4

    • Pug Only Agility: (2 trials) Offsite Agility Location

    • 4-6 Puppy (Regional 1): Ballroom B,C&D

    • Sweepstakes (Regional 1): Ballroom B,C&D

    • 4-6 Puppy (Regional 2): Ballroom B,C&D

    • Sweepstakes (Regional 2): Ballroom B,C&D

    • Pizza and Bingo Night: Meeting Room 3&4

    Tuesday, October 7, 2025

    • Rally (Regional): Ballroom B,C&D

    • Junior Showmanship: Ballroom B,C&D

    • Conformation (Regional 1): Ballroom B,C&D

    • Local Tour: TBD

    Wednesday, October 8, 2025

    • Obedience (Regional): Ballroom B,C&D

    • Junior Show: Ballroom B,C&D

    • Conformation (Regional 2): Ballroom B,C&D

    • PDCA Board Meeting: Crosswinds Boardroom 6 PM-7 PM

    • Welcome Party: Meeting Room 1&2

    Thursday, October 9, 2025

    • Rally (National): Ballroom B,C&D

    • Sweepstakes (National): Ballroom B,C&D

    • Chapter Club Meeting: Crosswinds Boardroom 9 AM-9:30 AM

    • Breeder Roundtable: Crosswinds Boardroom 9:30 AM-10 AM

    • Seminar TBD: Meeting Room 1&2 3:00 PM-4:00 PM

    • Membership Meeting: Meeting Room 1&2 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

    Friday, October 10, 2025

    • Mentor Meeting: Meeting Room 1&2 9 AM-9:30 AM

    • Judges Education: Meeting Room 1&2 9:30 AM-10:30 AM

    • Obedience (National): Ballroom B,C&D

    • 4-6 Month Puppy Competition: Ballroom B,C&D

    • Conformation thru Veterans  (National): Ballroom B,C&D

    • Non-Regular Judging: Ballroom B,C&D

    • Showcase Rehearsal: Meeting Room 1&2 5 PM

    • Pre-showcase Reception: Side Foyer 7 PM-7:30 PM

    • Pug Showcase: Meeting Room 1&2 7:30-9:00 PM

    Saturday, October 11, 2025

    • Pee Wee’s: Ballroom B,C&D

    • Junior Show: Ballroom B,C&D

    • Conformation (National) continued: Ballroom B,C&D

    • Awards Banquet Reception: Side Foyer

    • Awards Banquet: 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

    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

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  • 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 TBD

    • 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

    • 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, Asst Maureen Esposito

    • Ring Outside Steward-Regional and National Lynne Keyes

    • Roommate Coordinator Rebecca Harrison

    • RV Parking Robert Gravel

    • RV Reservations Denise Austin

    • 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 TBD

    • Trophy Sponsorship Robert Gravel

    • Trophies Stacy Leadbetter

    • Vendors Chair Sarah Gilreath

    • Welcome Bags Karen Grueninger

    • Welcome Party Sarah Ayers

    • Welcome Table TBD

  • Coming Soon