Sled Dog Showcase

September 17, 2023

Crook County Fairgrounds, Prineville, Oregon

Entry is by preregistration only, there will be no on site registration. Registration opens August 25, and closes September 10, 2023. extended through Tuesday, September 12. Entry is $20 per dog. Cancellations will be accepted before September 10. After entry has closed on September 10, 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.

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.

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

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.

Camping available onsite at Crook County Fairgrounds. Please contact the fairgrounds directly
at 541 447-6575. Payment due at time of reservation.
Dry camping $16.00
Hook up $25.00
Restrooms and showers available

Emergency Veterinary Services can be found in Bend at Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center 1245 SE 3rd St STE C3, Bend, OR 97702 (541) 385-9110 or at VRCCO 1820 NW Monterey Pines Drive, Bend, OR 97703 (541) 210-9200

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: Tim Curley and Sharon Nuckols

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: Tim Curley

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: Tim Curley

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: Sharon Nuckols

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: Sharon Nuckols

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 wins an original pet portrait by Claire Mardesich of Distinctively Devyn, and Best Opposite in Showcase wins an original hand burned wooden plaque by Anissa Sanchez Pyrography.

Fun and Games Throughout the Day and Lunchtime Contests

Guest Speakers:

Presentations will be 30-60 minutes long, and will begin after lunch.

Charlotte Clawson and Jane Devlin:  Trick Training for the Canine Athlete. Learn tricks to make basic activities such as taking your dog to the line or feeding time fun for both dogs and handlers, fun ways to warm up your dog before a run to reduce injuries, and learn how tricks can help build confidence and make them a more manageable and fun companion, both in and out of harness. Agility equipment will be on hand with experienced supervision to try some tricks and have fun with your dog.

Kimberly McCreedy, DVM: As an experienced race veterinarian, Kimberly will provide useful information about condition, massage, and evaluation.

Siberian Husky Genetic Testing Clinic

We will have a sample collection clinic for Siberian Husky PolyNeuropathy (SHPN1) and Siberian Husky Shaking Puppy Syndrome (SPS1) at the showcase. These two brand new tests are for newly recognized neurological conditions in the Siberian Husky and are done through the University of Minnesota. The gene for SHPN1 has been in the breed for at least 3 or more decades and has been found in running lines, show lines and pet lines. Samples are a simple cheek swab and we will have special pricing available for testing that is submitted at the showcase clinic. Contact Karen Yeargain at 541-410-8475 for more information. For background info on the tests, go to Siberian Husky Health Panel | College of Veterinary Medicine (umn.edu)

2023 Sled Dog Showcase Judges