Havana Silk Dog Association of America welcomes you to our
2021 National Specialty to be held at the
Wyndham Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA
57th St and Atlantic Avenue | Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 | United States | 757-428-7025
October 27-31, 2021
National Specialty Forms
Please note: The National Specialty is two days, but it is only ONE show.
We have a Regional show on Thursday morning and Friday afternoon and the National
Specialty (one show) on Saturday and Sunday, for a total of three shows over the course
of the weekend.
HOTEL
Wyndham Oceanfront Virginia Beach
57th St. and Atlantic Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-428-7025
Ask for Havana Silk Dog Association block to get special room rate of $94 for an oceanfront
room. The pet fee is $100 for the entire week for up to three dogs. Each dog over 3 is an additional single $25 fee. You can book your room online at: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/groups/hr/havana-silkdogs-association
Havana Silk Dog 2021 National Specialty Show Committee
Show Chairman/Secretary:
Dog Halloween Party
Hospitality:
Seminars:
Trophies:
Banquet:
Live and Silent Auction:
Ring Stewards and
Scribes:
Judge Acquisition
Photography
OFA Eye Clinic
Welcome Bags
Marilyn Spence
Cathy Foldesi
Mary O’Day
Marilyn Spence
Lilian Capetti and Mary O’Day
Cindy Lanigan and Lonnie Steinberg
Janet Mulligan
Frank Conticchio, Tom DeLanzo and
Marilyn Spence
Helen and Frank Conticchio
Donald Spence
Susan Ferguson, Cathy Foldesi and
Suzanne LaCosse
Susan Gunter
2021 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SCHEDULE
10/27/21 Wednesday
Arrive at hotel during the day
7:30 pm -9:30 pm Welcome with Light Snacks Beverages in the Hospitality Suite (Room 111) hosted by Pat and Tom DeLanzo
10/28/21 Thursday
9:30 am Check-in time for the show. Be on time or early!
10:00 am-Noon: Regional Specialty Show #1 Commences
We will follow the normal show schedule starting with the Companion classes and ending
with BISS. A specific schedule with approximate show times for the entire weekend will be available along with your welcome bag. Pictures following the show.
Noon-1:30 pm: Box lunches provided in the Hospitality Suite (Room 111) Hosted by Gloria and Dave Sharrar
2:00-3:00 pm Seminar: Showing Your Dog to its Full Potential
Seminars are free to members! All Seminars will be held in the Cape Henry Ballroom.
Donald Jernigan will be providing a coaching session on handling. An exciting session where novice and experienced handlers can learn to better present their dogs in the ring. Pet owners who want to work more effectively with their dogs will benefit from this seminar as well as experienced conformation exhibitors.
3:00 pm Canine Good Citizen Testing Performed by Cathy Foldesi in the showroom
4:00 pm Play date hosted by Suzanne LaCosse in the Grooming Area. All dogs welcome!
7:00- 9:30 pm Beverages and light snacks in Hospitality, Room 111. Hosted by Cindy and Steve Lanigan
10/29/21 Friday
10:00 am-Noon Annual Membership Meeting in the Cape Henry Ballroom
Noon-1:30 pm Box Lunches in Hospitality Room 111. Hosted by Cathy and Les Foldesi
2:00 pm Regional Specialty Show #2 Commences. Pictures following the show.
4:00 pm Seminar: Assessing Correct Shoulder assembly in your own dogs and puppies
Helen Conticchio, the Chair of the Evaluator’s Committee, along with the Evaluator’s Committee will teach us how to evaluate shoulders in our own dogs and puppies. Time permitting, they will also answer other confirmation questions. Bring your dog, your table and your questions!
7:00-9:30 pm Beverages and light snacks in the Hospitality Room 111. Hosted by Dina
and Steve Liner
10/30/21 Saturday
9:30am: National Specialty
We start the day with the Puppy Sweepstakes, followed by the Veteran Sweepstakes
followed by Companion Class Dogs and end with Provisional/Certified Class Dogs.
12:00-1:30 pm Box Lunches in Hospitality, Room 111. Hosted by Lyle and Mary Cisney
2:00 pm: Doggy Costume Parade and Games with Cathy Foldesi
3:00 pm: OFA Eye Health Clinic in the Hospitality room 111
We will have OFA eye exams provided by board-certified ophthalmologist, Michael Blair.
Please contact Susan Ferguson for an appointment time.
6:00 pm: Annual Silent Auction and Cocktails. Silent auction items will be on display in the banquet room beginning at 6:00 pm. All proceeds go to support our National Rosettes and Trophy fund.
7:00 pm Banquet followed by our Annual Awards Presentation.
10/31/21 Sunday
9:30am: National Specialty resumes. We start with then Companion BOB, then
the Provisional/Certified BOB, Companion BISS, Provisional/Certified BISS, Stud Dog,
Brood Bitch, Brace, Generations and ending with Bred by Exhibitor Class
12:00pm Clean up. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Show Results
Thursday October 28, 2021
Regional Specialty Show #1
Judge: Donald Jernigan
BISS: GCH By The Bay Chewbacca @ Treasure Isle
Owner: Marilyn Spence
BOB: CH Zigfield’s Talk of the Town Toula
Owner: Susan Ferguson
BOS: CH BellaLuz Wearing Armani
Owners: Pat & Tom DeLanzo
BOW/WD: Silk Romance Black Knight @ PineGlen
Owners: Pat & Tom DeLanzo
WB: Pretty Woman Flupsie @ Tyburn Woods
Owner: Mary O’Day
Comp BISS/BOB/WD: Treasure Isle’s Seas The Day
Owner: Linda Heimiller
Friday October 29, 2021
Regional Specialty Show #2
Judge: Liz Bianchi
BISS/BOB: CH Treasure Isle Grace O’Maille
Owner: Marilyn Spence
BOS: CH BellLuz Kings Bay’s Hunter Springs
Owner: Janet Mulligan
AOM: CH Zigfield’s Talk of the Town Toula
Owner: Susan Ferguson
AOM: JrCH Faireweather Catch Me If You Can
Owner: Susan Gunter
BOW/WD: Silk Romance Black Knight @ PineGlen
Owners: Pat & Tom DeLanzo
WB: Faireweather Tellicherry Extra Bold
Owners: Susan Olive & Anthony Rall
Comp BISS/BOB/WD: Treasure Isle’s Seas The Day
Owner: Linda Heimiller
Saturday October 30-31, 2021
National Specialty
Judge: Dr Albert Bianchi
BISS: DGCH Hurricane Ridge’s Tyburn Woods Ms. G
Owner: Mary O’Day
RBISS: GCH Precioso Elfin Beanie Baby
Owner: Susan Ferguson
BOB: CH BellaLuz Kings Bay’s Hunter Springs
Owner: Janet Mulligan
BOS: CH Treasure Isle Grace O’Maille
Owner: Marilyn Spence
AOM CH Zigfield’s Talk of the Town Toula
Owner: Susan Ferguson
AOM: CH Zigfield Kings Bay’s Rock Star
Owner: Janet Mulligan
WD: Faireweather A Gents Wink @ Concordia
Owners: Helen and Frank Conticchio
WB: Silk Romance Into My Arms Forever
Owner: Lilian Capetti
Comp BISS: Comp BGCH Kailani’s Mountain Mist
Owners: Cindy & Steve Lanigan
Comp BOB/BOW/WD: Treasure Isle’s Seas The Day
Owner: Linda Heimiller
Comp BOS/WB: Bendito Shining Star
Owner: Suzanne LaCosse
Stud Dog: GCH By The Bay Chewbacca @ Treasure Isle
Owner: Marilyn Spence
Brood Bitch: GCH Precioso Elfin Beanie Baby
Owner: Susan Ferguson
Brace: CH Elmico Hula Dancer
Owners: Lyle & Mary Cisney
GGCH Elmico Dancing Lolita Sarita
Owners: Dina & Steve Liner
Bred By: CH Treasure Isle Grace O’Maille
Owner: Marilyn Spence
Puppy Sweepstakes:
Best Puppy: Silk Romance Black Knight @ PineGlen
Owners: Pat & Tom Delanzo
2nd Best Puppy : Faireweather Tellicherry Extra Bold
Owners: Susan Olive & Anthony Rall
3rd Best Puppy: Silk Romance Matteo
Owners: Cathy & Bill Payne
Veteran Sweepstakes:
Best Veteran: CH Elfin No Limit Lollypollooza
Owner: Catherine Foldesi