Sled Dog Showcase

September 12-13, 2026

• September 12th (Saturday) – All Breed Show & Go Obedience Fun Match
• September 13th (Sunday) – Sled Dog Showcase

Crook County Fairgrounds, Prineville, Oregon

Entry Information

Entry is by preregistration only, there will be no on site registration. Cancellations will be accepted before entries close. After entries have closed, all entry fees will be non-refundable.

A junior class will be held this year for handlers under the age of 18. Junior handlers may be accompanied by an adult in the ring and will be required, at the judge’s discretion, for any junior unable to safely handle their dog. The best males and female dog shown by junior handlers will compete in the Best in Showcase along with the adults.

All dogs present at the event, showing or not, must be current on all vaccinations per your veterinarian.

2026 Entry Fees are $20/Dog

• Registration Opens August 17th
• Entries close September 6th 2026. Cancellations will be accepted until September 6th. After Entry close all entries are non-refundable.

Registration for the 2026 Showcase will open on August 17

All Breed Show & Go Obedience Fun Match on Saturday!

Learn more about the sport of Obedience with a fun match! Novice, Open and Utility classes will be offered with two rings available. Want to know more about the sport of Obedience and the different Obedience classes? Check out the following link Dog Obedience Competition 101: How Obedience Works

Fairground Access & Location Details

Please enter the fairgrounds from Main Street and parking will be near the entrance in a grassy area. Parking will be close to the show ring, and immediately obvious once you enter the fairgrounds. Exhibitor packets will be available for pickup from 8-8:45 am, and judging will begin promptly at 9 am. Please bring chairs, crates, food, and water, as none will be available on site. This is an outdoor venue, so bring shade for crating. There will be a designated crating area near the ring and parking area. We are musher tough, this event will be held rain or shine, snow, or whatever Mother Nature throws at us.

Crook County Fairgrounds 1280 Main St, Prineville, OR 97754. From Bend, Redmond, and Madras, take US Hwy 26 to Prineville. Head east on US 26 which becomes NW 3rd St. Turn right on Main Street, and left into the fairgrounds.

Show Chairman & Secretary Information

Please direct questions to: Show Chairman Cheryl Liddle at ca.liddle60@gmail.com or (541) 416-0284 (voice only).

Entries and entry related questions to: Show Secretary Sheryl O’Rourke at sheryl@sorourke.com

Camping Information

Camping available onsite at Crook County Fairgrounds. Please contact the fairgrounds directly
at (541) 447-6575. Payment due at time of reservation. There may be other events over the same weekend, and the Fairgrounds advise calling early for reservations.

Restrooms and showers available

Closest Emergency Veterinarian Information

Emergency Veterinary Services can be found in Bend:

Bend Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Animal Care VRCCO
24/7 Emergency & Specialty Hospital 62889 NE Oxford Ct. Bend Oregon 97701
541-209-6960 Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

and

Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center 1245 SE 3rd St STE C3, Bend, OR 97702 (541) 385-9110
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Ribbon Classes Offered Include:

PUPPY (all mixed and purebred puppies)
4-6 month male
4-6 month female
6-12 month male
6-12 month female
Best male and female puppies will compete for Best in Showcase and Best Opposite in Showcase
Judged by: Dr. Kathleen McGill

SIBERIAN HUSKY
Adult Male
Adult Female
Veteran Male (9 years and older)
Veteran Female (9 years and older)
Best male and female Siberians will compete for Best in Showcase and Best Opposite in Showcase
Judged by: Dr. Kathleen McGill

JUNIORS
There will be one class of juniors with the best male and female dogs moving on to compete in the Best in Showcase.
Judged by: Dr. Kathleen McGill

ALASKAN HUSKY
Adult Male
Adult Female
Veteran Male (9 years and older)
Veteran Female (9 years and older)
Best male and female Alaskans will compete for Best in Showcase and Best Opposite in Showcase
Judged by: Dr. Kathleen McGill

ANY SLED DOG (any other breed or mixed breed that pulls in harness)
Adult Male
Adult Female
Veteran Male (9 years and older)
Veteran Female (9 years and older)
Best male and female Other Breeds will compete for Best in Showcase and Best Opposite in Showcase
Judged by: Dr. Kathleen McGill

Ribbons will be awarded for first through fourth place in each class, and all winners will receive a prize. The 10 top dogs will compete in the Showcase for bragging rights.

Best in Showcase and Best Opposite awards are pending announcement

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2026 Sled Dog Showcase Judge & Guest Speakers

Meet Sled Dog Showcase Judge & Guest Speaker Dr. Kathleen McGill BS, MBA, DVM

I brought home my first Alaskan Malamute while living in Colorado. One pup turned into many. Recreational mushing, weight pulling competitions, obedience trials and confirmation shows followed.

After graduating from Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, my involvement in the sled racing world began in 1996 to present. ISDVMA member, trail vet and, ultimately, Head Vet for different races. Trail Vet for the Finnmarksløpet, Yukon Quest, Iditarod, UP 200, John Beargrease and Eagle Cap Extreme. Stepped into Head Vet duties for the Yukon Quest, International Scandinavian Stage Race and Eagle Cap Extreme over the years as well.

Growing up on a Central Ohio farm with cattle, horses, hunting dogs and lots of stray cats, it seemed only natural to become a veterinarian. Former owner of 2 animal clinics in Ohio and taught at a local veterinary technician program covering both large and small animals.

Four legged creatures have been my life’s work but sled dogs hold a special place in my heart. They are amazing athletes and wonderful companions.

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Meet Guest Speaker Harold (Hal) Engel, DVM, MS, PhD

I attended College at the University of Missouri and received a degree in Veterinary Medicine. I taught Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University, Iowa State and spent the last 25 years of a 35 year career at Oregon State University. I mostly taught veterinary anatomy but also taught large animal surgery. I enjoyed teaching, but retired in 2003 to assist my wife. During my career I was selected by the students for the Nordon/Zoetis Award for Outstanding Teaching four times and, in 1993, I was identified by the deans of the veterinary colleges in North America as the Outstanding Teacher of the Year. I hold the title of Professor Emeritus and continued to teach courses at Oregon State in Advanced Equine Lameness and in Canine Sports Medicine for several years after retiring. I have presented several seminars to Judge’s Education Groups and National Breed Clubs on
canine anatomy and how it relates to movement.

My wife (Jodi, now deceased) and I started in the purebred dog world with Brittanys in 1980. We had 3 dual champions (Field and Show), two of which were also Master Hunters along with several conformation champions. I was on the Board of Directors of
the American Brittany Club for 13 years. I am still on their Judges Education Committee. I have judged several field trials for Pointing Breeds ranging from West Coast Brittany trials and all breed trials to regional classics and nationals. I still have an active AKC number to judge field trials, hunt tests and to judge the Sporting Group in the
conformation ring.

My current hobby mostly deals with working on the computer. I enjoy taking pictures and video and developing video presentations of puppy conformation evaluations. I maintain an active license in Oregon to practice veterinary medicine. Although retired, I find myself busy helping my dog show friends with breeding and raising their show dogs.