PROST!

Welcome to the 2022 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America National Specialty website! Join us for a Bavarian themed National that's sure to bring out the cheer in all of us as we toast to celebrate our wonderful Greater Swiss with our take on Oktoberfest! 

Dates & Location 

Location: 
Roberts Centre
123 Gano Rd.
​Wilmington, OH 45177
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National Specialty: October 22-27, 2022
Independent Specialty: October 28, 2022

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Host Hotel: Roberts Centre Holiday Inn 
Room block will open Friday, December 3 at 12:00pm EST - YOU MUST CALL 937-283-3200 (front desk) to make your reservations. 

Overflow Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Wilmington
155 Holiday Drive , Wilmington, Ohio 45177

​Host RV Camping: Roberts Centre
​Return completed RV reservation form to Crissie Williamson: cwilliamson@columbushospitality.com

RV Reservation Form

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National Specialty Judges

Conformation & Junior Showmanship: Nancy Liebes
Sweepstakes: Michael Brantley
Futurity & Maturity: Karen Conant
Obedience: Linda MacDonald
Rally: Katie Maess
Draft: Mary Spaar, Bob Fralick, Dori Likevich, Steve Likevich
Weight Pull: Linda Kaminski & ​Denise Mitterando 
Agility Capability Test: Mary Jo Rasmussen
Farm Dog: Kelly Lovley & Laurie Carmody
Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog: Deanna Never & Martha Tubman
​Puppy Match: Sue Larkin
​Pack Hike Coordinator: Melissa Jarriel

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Independent Specialty Judges

Conformation: Nancy Simmons
Sweepstakes: Neil McDevitt
Costume Contest: Judy Brown Fletcher
Weight Pull: Linda Kaminski & Melissa Jarriel
Pack Hike Coordinator: Melissa Jarriel

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Videographer Information

PURCHASE LIVE STREAMING OF EVENT!

​The professional video services and live streaming at this show are governed by an exclusive video contract with the Club. No other commercial video recording, video recording from a tripod, monopod or other supported camera/device, or any video recording or streaming of large parts or whole classes shall be permitted. The contract terms permit individuals to record small bits of video of their own dogs only, and using handheld devices only (e.g. phone, tablet or small camcorder). Individuals may post recorded videos of their own dogs to social media (Facebook, YouTube, etc). However, during show hours LIVE Broadcast Streaming to social media (e.g., Facebook Live) is not permitted. Submission of an entry form and/or physical presence on the show grounds shall constitute both implied and real consent for both the handler and the dog to be professionally video recorded and streamed live only by the professional video services as contracted by the Club for this show.