The BFDBCA Club’s 2025 National Specialty show will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025 as part of the fun-packed Peach Blossom Cluster in Perry GA. Onofrio is the secretary, and entries close on March 25, 2025. Please check the cluster website for a complete list of activities and helpful information. Watch for more info about a grooming seminar. There will also be a professional pet photographer available for you to get a lovely portrait of your dog.
Performance/Companion Events
For those of you who participate in performance and companion events, the BFDBCA will provide an award of recognition for each talented handler/Fauve team that earns a qualifying score in the following companion/performance events that take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Obedience – a qualifying score in any one class, Saturday, 4/12/2025
Rally – a qualifying score in any one class, Saturday, 4/12/2025
Agility – a qualifying score in any one class, Saturday, 4/12/2025
Barn Hunt – a qualifying score in any one class, morning trial only, Saturday, 4/12/2025
FastCAT – top 2 Fauves with fastest times (in seconds), Saturday, 4/12/2025. The handler must submit the dog’s fastest time from its first 2 runs that day.
Dock Diving – a qualifying score in any one splash, Saturday, 4/12/2025.
A handler with a dog meeting any of the Performance award requirements should notify Cindi Chilbert before 5PM Saturday. Provide the following information in writing:
- the handler’s name
- dog’s registered and call name
- performance event and class where Q was earned
- whether a class placement was awarded
- whether the dog completed a title
- for FastCat, provide the dog’s fastest time
Hunt Test Introduction, Monday April 14, 2025
Would you like to learn more about hound hunt tests? Would you like an opportunity for your Fauve to give it a try? If so, please join us on Monday, April 14, 8:00 AM – approximately 1:00 PM at the Middle Georgia Beagle Club Grounds. The address is 530 Hickory Drive, Roberta GA.
People and dogs of all experience levels are welcome – – this will be a fun introductory event. We will have an AKC Field Rep there, along with a couple Beagle trial judges who will answer questions and help us get started. It should be fun for you and your dogs! There is a building with a restroom on the property. Bring your own chair, snacks and water, and you will want to wear shoes and pants that are appropriate for walking in a field. Your dog can wear a tracking collar, if you wish. The grounds are securely fenced.
The BFDBCA board extends a big “Thank You” to the volunteers who put in a lot of time to ensure a successful and fun National event!