NATIONAL EARTHDOG TESTS hosted by the Bedlington Terrier Club of America, Monday (Columbus Day) October 10, 2022. Ev-ry Place, LLC., 1333
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NATIONAL EARTHDOG TESTS hosted by the Bedlington Terrier Club of America, Monday (Columbus Day) October 10, 2022. Ev-ry Place, LLC., 1333 Hainesport-Mt. Laurel Rd, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054. Pre-entries close 5 p.m. on 10-03-22. Gate entries close 15 minutes prior to the beginning of each class. Rain or Shine. First test starts at 8 a.m., the second test starts at 1 p.m.
Limited Entries, so please consider making a pre-entry.
Supported Entries: American Hairless Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Jagdterrier, Lakeland Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, and West Highland White Terrier. Endorsed by Working Terrier & Lurcher Club (UK).
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
All Eligible Breeds Welcome Montgomery Weekend!
NEW FOR 2021: NOVICE EARTHDOG CLASSES! Great opportunity to earn a title for beginner earthdogs. In total, we are offering Intro to Quarry, Novice, Junior, Senior and Master classes. We have four great judges: Jody Brinley, New Cumberland, PA; Tammy Colbert, Huntington Beach, CA; Trudy Kawami, Brooklyn, NY; and Karen Zeman, LaGrangeville, NY. Observer judges will be welcome. Please contact Linda Freeman at LMFreeman1959@gmail.com to set up an observer position. Earthdog needs more judges, so this is a great chance to learn.
A Professional Photographer will be available. Merchant booth space is available in the barn.
All entries receive a gift from the BTCA, and all qualifying scores receive a rosette! Supported entries receive prizes for qualifying scores. New Title rosettes will be available too.
RATCATCHER RENDEZVOUS:
Please join us for a wonderful meal, introduce yourself, meet other ratcatchers, and enjoy some big rat stories. Prospector’s Grill & Saloon, 3050 Rt-38, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054. All meals ordered à la carte, 7 p.m., Sunday night, October 9, 2022. Please contact Linda Freeman by Sept 25 to secure a seat. Or contact Linda Freeman, Show Chair, at LMFreeman1959@gmail.com. Volunteers are always much appreciated and welcome!
(The American Kennel Club offers only the normal Earthdog titles for this event.)
Please see the premium list for more details. Download from the Bedlington Terrier Club of America website: www.bedlingtonamerica.com/2022-btca-sponsored-earthdog-trial/
Photo: Bedlington Terrier Club of America
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Lucy Heyman has been active in canine sports since 1979 when she finished the Championship title on her first Bedlington Terrier at the National Specialty, held at the Montgomery County Kennel Club. Lucy has been a Judges Education Presenter since 1994 and is currently the Judges Education Chairman of the parent club.
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Earthdog
The 2022 National Earthdog Test had 130 overall entries, with a significant number of them freshly stripped and trimmed from Montgomery.
