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MPCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY
Show Chairperson – Carol Lowe, Florida
The Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. holds its National Specialty annually at different locations across the country. In 2024 it will be held in Norman, Oklahoma.
Date : June 10 – June 13, 2024
May 22, 2024
2024 National Specialty Information
*National Specialty Conformation Judge: Dr. Azalea Alvarez
*JR Showmanship: Mrs. Nancy Simmons
*Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Terrie Cowan
*Futurity/Maturity Judge: Amy Issleib
*Obedience/Rally Judge: Mrs. Nancy Simmons *Scent Work Judges: Khara Schuetzner & Christie Dalman
Regional Specialties June 14, 2024
*Regional Specialty 1 Judge: Penny Urban
*Regional Specialty 2 Judge: Susan Souza
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center
2501 Conference Drive
Norman, Oklahoma 73069
ROOM RATE: $149.00 plus tax – every room is a suite
DOG POLICY: Dogs must be crated when unattended in the room. Plastic should be placed under all crates. This is a self-cleaning show.
Embassy Suites Link for Reservations
There MAY be two Toy Specialties on June 15th and one Toy Specialty on June 16th at the same event center.
Scent work trials will be held on Friday, June 14th at Embassy Suites.
Embassy Suites Gallery
The nearest airport is:
Will Rogers World Airport (23 minutes) 19 miles
Transportation from airport
TAXI /TNC’S (UBER, LYFT)/LIMO
Taxis are located in the Transportation Plaza which is accessed from the baggage claim (lower) level. Prices vary among companies and minimum fares may be charged. Rates are posted on the exterior of the vehicles. There is no obligation to take the first taxi or shuttle in line.
The TNC (Uber, Lyft) pickup area is on the upper level “Departures” roadway at the west end. The area is marked as “TNC Pick Up”.
Uber and Lyft are available using your phone app. All major rental car companies are available at the airport.
THE CAR RENTAL CENTER IS LOCATED AT 5201 S. MERIDIAN AVENUE, JUST A SHORT DISTANCE NORTH OF THE TERMINAL. THE BUS TO AND FROM THE FACILITY TAKES 3-4 MINUTES.
The rental car shuttle bus runs 24 hours a day, so a car may be returned at any time. Return the car to the appropriate area for the company from which you rented. Leave the keys in the car or put them in the company’s drop box. Then proceed to the customer service building to catch the bus to the terminal building.
COMPANIES
Alamo – 1-800–G0ALAMO
Avis – 800-331-1212
Budget – 800-527-0700
Dollar – 1-800-800-4000
Enterprise – 1-800-736-8222
Hertz – 1-800-654-3131
National – 1-800-CARRENT
Thrifty – 1-800-847-4389
SHUTTLE
AIRPORT EXPRESS
405-681-3311
www.airportexpressokc.com
Visit website for fares and to book your ride online or call (405) 681-3311 / Toll Free (877) 688-3311. You can also email feedback to feedback@airportexpressokc.com.
Entry and Order Information:
National Specialty Premium
Use the link above or go to Onofrio web page
Request Form for 2024 Premium List & Judging Schedule
Please use the following form to request an email copy of the MPCA National Specialty Premium List and the Local Club Premium List and/or the MPCA National Specialty Judging Schedule and the Local Club’s Judging Schedule. Make sure you complete the form and check the appropriate boxes.
Rotation Schedule
The Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. typically holds their National Specialty on the following rotation schedule:
- 2024 – Mountain Zone
- 2025 – Central Zone
- 2026 – Pacific Zone
- 2027 – Eastern Zone
New National Board Liaisons
The following board members are available to help local clubs with hosting the National Specialty. Note: The intent is to provide assistance only, not to take over any of the show chairman’s responsibilities.
- Ms. Pam Brna – Can provide assistance with working with hotels.
- Mr. Thomas Baldwin – Can provide assistance with deadlines and information that needs to be sent to AKC.
- Jonathan De Frietas – Can provide assistance with hotel contracts
National Challenge Trophies
Best Puppy in Futurity Challenge Trophy (offered at the MPCA National Specialty only)
The “Dannyquest” Miniature Pinscher statue, entitled, “The Courtship,” is offered through the Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. (MPCA) by Vivian A. Hogan to the breeder(s) of the “Best Puppy in Futurity” at the MPCA National Specialty show. For permanent possession, this trophy must be won three times by the same breeder(s) of record of record of the Futurity-nominated puppies, not necessarily at consecutive National Specialties. The breeder(s) of record must be identical all three times. After the show, the MPCA will be responsible for holding the trophy in its possession until the next MPCA National Specialty show, or until the requirements for permanent are met.
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Best Bred By Exhibitor in Show Challenge Trophy
The Am/Can CH Mercer’s Desert Dust Devil Challenge Trophy is offered through the Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. “MPCA” by Janis M. Mercer to the Breeder/Owner/Exhibitor of the Best Bred by Exhibitor in Show at the MPCA National Specialty show only. For permanent possession, this trophy must be won three (3) times by the exact same breeder/owner/exhibitor of record, not necessarily with the same dog or bitch. The wins do not have to occur at consecutive National Specialties. The donor is responsible for holding the trophy in her possession until the next national show or until the requirements for permanent possession have been met.
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Pamella Ruggie (Pevensey) Challenge Trophy
A statue of Min Pin lying on a rug is offered through the Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc., by Marcia Tucker, Lonnie Phillips & Pat Prellwitz to the owner(s) of the Best Puppy in Sweepstakes at National Specialty shows only. For permanent possession, this trophy must be won three times by the same owner(s), not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive National Specialties. However, the owner(s) of record must be identical the three times. After the show, the donors shall be responsible for holding the trophy in their possession until the next show or until the requirements for permanent possession are met.
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Kathy Morris High Triple Score Rally Perpetual Trophy
The Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. “MPCA” is offering a perpetual trophy for High Triple Score in Rally, in honor and remembrance of our friend Kathy Morris and her accomplishments with her beloved Miniature Pinscher RACH Bluehens Bolt Out of the Blue CD BN RM4 RAE5 FDC CAA DCAT SWN CGCA CGCU TKI “Jiminy Cricket”.This trophy will be awarded for the High Triple Score in Rally, earned at Rally events hosted at the MPCA National Specialties only. A plaque will be inscribed with the winning dog’s name and year the trophy was won. The trophy itself will be a shadow box containing some precious items from Kathy and Jim. After the show, MPCA will be responsible for holding the trophy until the next MPCA National Specialty.
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Frank Mercer Challenge Trophy – retired by Armando Angelbello
An original Miniature Pinscher Bolo cherished by Frank Mercer is offered through the Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. by Janis Mercer to the breeder and owner exhibitor of Best Bred By Exhibitor In Show dog at National Specialty shows only. The first place Bred by Exhibitor Dog and Bitch will compete for Best Bred By Exhibitor In Show for qualification of this award to the winner. For permanent possession, this trophy must be won three times by the same breeder/owner/exhibitor of record, not necessarily with the same dog, nor at consecutive National Specialties. However, the breeder/owner/exhibitor must be the same individual the three times, and his/her name must appear as breeder and owner of record, whether co-bred or co-owned. After the show, the donor shall be responsible for holding the trophy in his/her possession until the next show or until the requirements for permanent possession are met.
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