The Havana Silk Dog Association of America welcomes you to our 2024 National Specialty
Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
August 10-14, 2024
1000 Virginia Center Pkwy, Glen Allen, VA, 23059
+1 804-727-1400
Special rate for either 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds is $123 per night.
Pet fee is a nonrefundable $50 per stay fee. Hotel registration at this rate closes on July 19, 2024, so make your reservation early! Link to book your hotel room at group rate coming shortly.
National Specialty Forms
National and Regional Specialty Entry Form (Coming soon)
Rising Stars Entry Form (Coming soon)
Banquet Form (Coming soon)
Havana Silk Dog 2024 National Specialty Show Committee
Show Chairman: Mary O’Day
Show Secretary: Marilyn Spence
Hospitality: Gloria and Dave Sharrar
Performance Events: Linda Heimiller
Trophies: Gretchen Kellas and Mary O’Day
Banquet: Cindy Lanigan and Lonnie Steinberg
Fundraising: [TBD]
Ring Stewards and Scribes: Linda Heimiller and Marilyn Spence
Judge Acquisition: Mary O’Day and Barbara Stout
Photography: Marilyn and Donald Spence
OFA Eye Clinic: Susan Ferguson
Welcome Bags: Karen Clarke, Linda Heimiller and Barbara Stout
2024 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SCHEDULE [SUBJECT TO CHANGE]
08/10/24 Saturday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Confirmation evaluations
4:00 PM: Check-in time
6:00 PM: Welcome get together in the Tavern Bar & Grill hosted by Gloria and Dave Sharrar. All members welcome!
08/11/24 Sunday
10:00 AM: HSDAA Annual Meeting
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch on your own
1:00 PM: Please collect your armbands for the show in the Hotel Ballroom. Be on time or early!
1:30 PM: Regional Specialty Show #1 Commences. We will follow the normal show schedule starting with the Companion classes and ending with BISS. Pictures following the show.
3:30 PM: OFA Eye Health Clinic – OFA eye examinations provided by board-certified ophthalmologist Michael Blair.
5:00 PM: Dinner on your own
08/12/24 Monday
9:30 AM – Noon: Regional Specialty Show #2. Pictures following the show.
Noon – 1:30 PM: Lunch on your own
1:30 PM: Calling All Silks Play Date! We will be hosting all Havana Silk Dogs in games led by the Performance Committee, including a scavenger hunt and musical mats.
3:00 – 4:30 PM: Rally Seminar
5:30 PM: Dinner on your own
08/13/24 Tuesday
9:00 AM: National Specialty commences. We start the day with the Puppy Sweepstakes followed by our National Specialty. Pictures following the show.
Noon – 1:30 PM: Lunch on your own
2:00 PM: Canine Good Citizen Testing
6:00 PM: Annual Banquet and Awards Presentation
08/14/24 Wednesday
11:00 AM: Check out time
We Hope You Will Join Us!