PCA 2023 National Specialty

Thursday, October 19 – Sunday, October 22*

Please join us for the 2023 PCA National Specialty weekend!
Held in conjunction with the Leaf Peeper Cluster
(Albany and Troy Kennel Clubs)
Springfield, Massachusetts.

Show Venue
Eastern States Exposition “The Big E”

1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089

Host Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites – Enfield Connecticut

1 Bright Meadow Blvd
Enfield, CT 06082
860-741-2211

We held our successful 2010, 2014 & 2018 Nationals here

Hotel Details:
Negotiated Room rate (available 10/18-10/23): $149/$159 (king/2 doubles) per night plus applicable room taxes.  You can call and ask for the Puli Club of America rate, or book online using this link to get the reduced rate. Make your reservation early! This is a limited room block that will expire on September 19, 2023!

Hotel Policies for Dog Shows:

  • A ONE-TIME NON-REFUNDABLE PET FEE WILL APPLY: UP TO 2 DOGS PER ROOM-$50.00 PER ROOM; LIMITED UP TO 3 DOGS PER ROOM-$75.00 PER ROOM
  • DOGS MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN ROOMS
  • DOGS MUST BE CRATED WHEN IN ROOMS
  • ADDITIONAL DAMAGES TO ROOMS INCLUDING DAMAGED FURNITURE, DAMAGED LINEN, DAMAGED CARPET, AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $250.00 WILL APPLY
  • BARKING MUST BE KEPT AT A MINIMUM

Airports:
Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) which is the closest airport at just 15 miles away. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Albany, New York’s Airport (ALB) are both approximately 100 miles from the host hotel.

Tentative Schedule (all events/times subject to change)

Thursday, October 19 All Thursday Events to be held at the host hotel.
Judges Education, Annual Board Meeting, Welcome Reception
Light refreshments will be served at the Welcome Reception – price is included
with the price of a banquet ticket.

Friday, October 20 All Friday Events to be held at the Big E show site.
Puli Club of America Regional Specialty
Albany Kennel Club
Superintendent: MB-F www.infodog.com
Judge: Nancy Liebes (New Castle, IN)
Sweepstakes Judge: TBA
Friday Evening – Free Time

Saturday, October 21
Puli Club of America National Specialty
Albany Kennel Club
Superintendent: MB-F www.infodog.com
Judge: Harry “Butch” Schulman (Louisville, KY)
Sweepstakes Judge: TBA

Saturday Evening – Annual Banquet

Sunday, October 22   All Sunday Events to be held at the Big E show site.
Puli Club of America Supported Entry
Troy Kennel
Judge: TBD

*Monday, October 23
Potential Herding Instinct Test event