Welcome to the ABTC National Specialty Site

This site is intended to create a consistent, streamlined source of all things "National."  The majority of the beautiful photos are courtesy of ABTC Archives and the ABTC website.

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April 2024

Many of the reserved top tier trophy sponsorships remain unsponsored. We are hoping to continue the tradition of rewarding the chosen best of the best with top tier honors; and will leave open all trophy donations with catalog dedications until May 1. 

 

The top tier unclaimed trophy donations are: 

SD

HIT OB (regular) 

HIT OB-Preferred 

Agility HIT 

Agility Preferred HIT 

Scentwork (HIT 8 total by class & type) 

HIT A course sheep & ducks 

HIT B course ducks 

HIT Herding combined

 

We hope our community will support our goals of rewarding this year's top of the top; as well as all of the placements.

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April 2024, 

Entries are now open for all dog events at the ABTC 2024 National Specialty

 

All entries are now open and most of the trial secretaries accept online entries and payment. 

 

All Premiums can be found here:  https://www.abtcnationalspecialty.org/premiums  Each premium has instructions for submitting entries as well as online entry options.  Please read the premium for instructions.

 

All dog event entries close May 15, 2024 

 

Other important upcoming dates:

All of the following have deadlines of May 13, 2024:
.      Reserved Grooming
.      Welcome Reception
.      Awards Banquet
.      Research seminar
·      Trophy Sponsorship (Awards sponsored after May 1 will not have dedications included in the catalog.)

 

The online specialty store closes for all presales on May 13, 2024.  Limited sales will be available on location:
.      Bean bag toss
.      5 night stay room raffle
.      Raffle tickets
.      Rent a ring

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Feb 2024, The 2024 National Specialty Information Brochure has been posted to the ABTC 2024 National Website.  Please take a look at all of the great activities we have planned for our Belgian Tervuren and their people.  The 2024 National Specialty Information Brochure is also available for download from the Member io.group and is being mailed to people who requested a hard copy.

 

In addition to Trophy Donations the website Specialty Store is open for the special events being held during the National and many of the Merchandise Items.  Specialty Clothing and some additional store items will be added to the Online store over the next several days.  Starting this year, there is not a mail-in order form; Specialty Orders are through the Specialty Store on the website.  This is a user-friendly experience which increases efficiency and accuracy.  Lisa Christopher has graciously volunteered to accept phone calls to assist anyone needing help with the Specialty Store.

 

Due to the rapidly increasing costs of shipping, and confronted with a loss on shipping fees for the last National; the base price of shipping this year is increased by $5.  Shipping can be very expensive for small hobby clubs who depend on retail shipping.  To help our members; we are incorporating into the order process an option for pick up vs shipping.  If you really want some merchandise, we think you may find a friend willing to pick up for you.  Just tell us in your order, and the release form will be handled at pickup.