Specialty Show
2021 Specialty Show Information
The 2021 PVIWC Specialty Shows back to back specialties.
Dates: April 3 to April 5, 2021
Closing Date: March 8, 2021 midnight
Location: Harford County Equestrian Center (HCEC)
608 North Toll Gate Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
Events prior to specialty (April 3rd) Obedience and Rally, straight track racing, and IWF heart testing(see note below).
Judges: Obedience - Debra Barrows
Rally - Debra Barrows
33rd Specialty (April 4th)
Judges: Conformation - Steve LeVan (Lismore)
Sweeps - Dawn Wiseman (Temair)
34th Specialty (April 5th)
Judges: Conformation - Lisa Dube Forman replacing Dr. Frederic Maison (Grand Chien de Culann)
The 2021 show will be held in the same, grassy and level, location at the Harford County Equestrian Center, as it has been the last few years.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will only be offering heart testing on Saturday. HOWEVER:
1. All dogs must sign up ahead of time. They can complete the online forms (Iwfoundation.org) up to the night before or at least contact me and make sure their dog gets registered. Bill will not have someone to handle the paperwork.
2. Heart testing will not be offered on Sunday or Monday due to a lack of demand and equipment.
Anyone with questions can contact me.
Frances Abrams
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937-371-3609
Click here for the premium for the upcoming specialty.
Click here for the updated Judging program.
Click here for the entry forms.
Entries can be paid under the Donations page, and note what entries you are paying for.
2019 Specialty Show Photos
Specialty Results
Puppy, 6 to 9 Months Dogs Puppy, 6 to 9 Months Bitches
Puppy, 9 to 12 Months Dogs Puppy, 9 to 12 Months Bitches
12 to 15 Months Dogs 12 to 15 Months Bitches
15 to 18 Months Dogs 15 to 18 Months Bitches
Amateur Owner Handler Dogs Amateur Owner Handler Bitches
Bred By Exhibitor Dogs Bred By Exhibitor Bitches
American Bred Dogs American Bred Bitches
Reserve Winner's Dog Reserve Winner's Bitch
Best Of Winners Award Of Merit
Best Puppy Best Bred By Exhibitor
Best Head
Obedience Trial
High In Trial CDX
Sweepstakes Results
6 to 9 month Puppy Dog Sweepstakes 6 to 9 Month Puppy Bitch Sweepstakes
9 to 12 Month Dog Sweepstakes 9 to 12 Month Bitch Sweepstakes
12 to 15 Month Dog Sweepstakes 12 to 15 Month Bitch Sweepstakes
15 to 18 Month Dog Sweepstakes 15 to 18 Month Bitch Sweepstakes
Best in Sweepstakes Best Opposite in Sweepstakes
Rally Competition
Rally
The Potomac Valley Irish Wolfhound Club's annual Specialty is held around the end of March or beginning of April (specifically, starting on Sunday of the 13th weekend of the year: April 4 and April 5 in 2021) in Maryland. We host hundreds of wolfhounds and their people every year, so come on down and join us!
There is a lot of enjoyment to be found in spectating with so many hounds of all ages to admire. Also there is an information table, and a wonderful boutique with most things Irish Wolfhoundish, some not breed-specific, all very tempting and lovely, including items such as clothing, jewelry, wind chimes, door knockers, tote bags, ceramics, statues, prints, plaques, ornaments, and stationary as well as much, much more, for your shopping pleasure.
There is also enjoyment in having the show program and matching up hounds with their owners/breeders and getting a feel for who is doing what in the breed. It's a wonderful opportunity to get to know other wolfhound fanciers, too.
If you are not on our Specialty Premium mailing list - please email our show secretary, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your postal mailing address.
Note from PVIWC president.
If you are interested in sponsoring trophies, mementos, and/or ribbons, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your inquiries.
**A PVIWC meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 4, 2021, immediately following the conclusion of Day One's judging at the Armband Table (aka the ring entrance). The purpose of this meeting is to conduct necessary club business.**
General Information
Puppy Sweepstakes:
The puppy sweepstakes are divided into age groups and gender, 6-9 months; 9-12 months, 12-15 months, 15-18 months. The sweepstakes are in addition to the regular class conformation judging, and there is an extra enjoyment just in seeing what babies look like and how they behave. Sweeps start early Sunday morning in the main show ring.
Regular Classes:
After all the puppy sweeps judging is done, regular classes of conformation begin (dogs, then bitches) - this usually goes until about 3 or 4 every afternoon both days, culminating in the Best of Breed on Sunday and Monday afternoon.
Obedience:
The obedience trials, which start about 8 a.m. on Saturday, are wonderful to see - some hounds so very focused, some really struggling to get the concept together, all very enjoyable for spectators (there is a great need for well-behaved spectating here). The participants are happy to have lots of support.
Accommodations
Motel 6 Edgewood
1709 Edgewood Rd., Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 679-9700
*This facility is adjacent to the busy El Rodeo Mexican Bar & Grill
Merit Hotel (formerly the Clarion Hotel)
980 Hospitality Way, Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-6300
Rooms at $124 per night. Pet fee is $25.
Ramada Edgewood Hotel and Conference Center
1700 Van Bibber Rd., Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 679-0770
All rooms are exterior corridor. Rooms at $69.95 plus tax per night for up to 4 people per room. Pet fee is $12.50 per night. Please mention Potomac Valley Irish Wolfhound Club when reserving to get this rate.