Thursday, October 27 – Sunday, October 30 2022 Note: Due to a family emergency, Dr. Steve Keating is unable to judge the National Specialty on Saturday, October 29th.  AKC has approved the following change: Mr. John P. Wade will replace Dr. Keating Held in Dixon, California at the Dixon May Fairgrounds (south of the famous Napa Valley wine country) Host Clubs: Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association and Northern California Herding Breed Association Both Designated & Concurrent Specialties (Fri,Sat) (What is a Concurrent Specialty?) plus a Supported Entry (Sun) Five chances to win! Get Great Merchandise with the 2022 Logo

Show Chair: Kathy Allen

Show Venue: Dixon May Fairgrounds 655 South First St., Dixon, CA 95620

Host Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Vacaville-Napa Valley 800 Mason St Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 469-6200

Tentative Schedule of Events

Thursday, October 27 at Host Hotel 

• 2:00pm Annual Board Meeting – Members are welcome and encouraged to attend!
• 7:00pm Welcome Reception/Meet & Greet with no-host bar and some snacks

Friday, October 28  Show Site: Dixon May Fairgrounds

• Puli Club of America Regional Designated Specialty (part of Northern California Herding Breed Association AB show)
  • 10:00am Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes   Judge: Ms. Regina Lee Bryant
  • 10:30am Specialty Classes   Judge: Ms. Janina K. Laurin
    Best of Breed winner goes on to compete in the NCHBA Herding Group.
• Puli Club of America Concurrent Specialty 
  • 12:30 Puli Specialty Classes   Judge: Mr. Thomas W. Coen

Saturday, October 29 Show Site: Dixon May Fairgrounds

• Puli Club of America National Designated Specialty (part of Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Associationn AB show)
  • 11:45amSweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes    Judge: Mrs. Cynthia Cool
  • 12:15pm Specialty Classes   Judge: Mr John P. Wade
    Best of Breed winner goes on to compete in the SVDFA Herding Group.
• Puli Club of America Concurrent Specialty 
  • 1:15pm Puli Specialty Classes    Judge: Ms. Danelle M. Brown
• Banquet and Annual Meeting at Host Hotel
  • 6:00pm No-Host Bar opens – time to meet and socialize
  • 7:00pm Banquet Dinner 

Sunday, October 30 Show Site: Dixon May Fairgrounds

• Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association
  • 8:30am PCA Supported Entry   Judge: Mrs. Debbie L Melgreen 

Premium Lists

Friday Designated Specialty (PCA Regional)– BOB winner competes in Herding Group
(If your Puli has a herding title, learn more here)

Saturday Designated Specialty (PCA National)– BOB winner competes in Herding Group +
Sunday Supported Entry – BOB winner competes in AB Herding Group 

Friday & Saturday Concurrent Specialties– BOB winners do not compete in AB Herding Group