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2026 Specialty

2026 Specialty

April 10, 2026

Oak Canyon Park in conjunction with the Western Hound Association                           5305 Santiago Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676

April 10 – Sweepstakes (09:00) and Conformation (10:30)

Conformation Judge – Tracey Luty (Tralen)

Sweepstakes Judge – Tina Berry

IWF sponsored testing for The Heart Study. Heart Testing Flyer

Silent Auction will include amazing art and collectibles featuring art from the estate of IWAWC’s own, the late Cheryl Rice. Plus all donations coming from our members. The actionable will be on display throughout the show with bids closing shortly after the Judges’ lunch starts. Cheryl Rice Donations Catalog 2026 Specialty

Judges’ Lunch – About 30 minutes after the end of judging. Orders must be placed in advance. Deadline April 1, 2026. SPECIALTY MEALS RESERVATION FORMS for 2026 PL

Donate to the Specialty.  by Zelle – .                                               by PayPal –                                                                                Send checks to Peter Brown – 14787 Bonita Vista Way, Jamul, CA 91935

2021 Specialties

IWAWC 2021 Specialties are scheduled for December 10 and 11 in Santa Maria, CA. The shows will be held at the Elks Lodge at 1309 N. Bradley Rd.

Friday: Confirmation judge is Mrs. Pamela Peat. Obedience and Rally judge is Samantha Williams

Saturday: Sweepstakes judge is Maria Theresa Grotano. Conformation judge is Mr. Eugene Blake

Sunday: Lure Coursing at Cabrillo HS in Vandenberg Village

Host hotel is the Historic Santa Maria Inn. Call to reserve rooms. Mention Irish Wolfhounds for special rates. Thursday night rate is $94 plus tax. Friday/Saturday rate is $109 plus tax. 805-928-7777.

Judges’ Dinner and Silent Auction is Friday night at the Santa Maria Inn.

IWAWC Specialty Shows

The 2019 Specialty will be July 25 and July 26 at Ryon Park in Lompoc, CA.

The Lure Coursing is slated for July 27 in Lompoc, CA.

More information will be posted as the dates near.

IWAWC 2018 Specialty Shows

Note the change in venue!

Donations needed

These are IWAWC’s first stand-alone specialties in over a decade. We need your help with the costs. All donations received by June 15th, 2018 will be acknowledged in the specialty catalog. Please send your contribution; any amount will be gratefully appreciated!

Please make your check payable to “IWAWC Specialty Trophy Fund” and send to:

Peter Brown, IWAWC Treasurer
14787 Bonita Vista Way
Jamul, CA 91935

Friday, July 27th

  • Specialty
  • Sweepstakes
  • NOHS
  • Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog Testing
  • IWAWC General Membership Meeting
  • Silent auction

Don’t Miss our educational program, “Rehabilitation Through Physical Therapy” presented by lmda Randall.

Saturday, July 28th

  • Specialty
  • NOHS
  • Junior Showmanship
  • Obedience
  • Rally
  • Judges’ Education, mentored by Linda Souza
  • Silent auction

Stay to hear the judges’ comments, and join as guests of IWAWC to enjoy free hor d’oeuvres and camaraderie with fellow IW lovers.

Sunday, July 29th

Silent auction

On the Show Grounds Friday and Saturday the IWAWC silent auction will include the basket auction. Bidding to close Saturday

 

IWAWC 2017 Specialty Shows (Friday)

IWAWC 74th Specialty

Join us for back-to-back conformation judging on Thursday, July 27th and Friday, July 28th.

Friday

  • Conformation Judging
  • Juniors
  • Obedience
  • Rally
  • Silent basket auction
  • Judges’ dinner

Help with the costs of our specialties. Show your support and make your check payable to:

IWAWC Specialty Trophy Fund
Peter Brown, IWAWC Treasurer
14787 Bonita Vista Way
Jamul, CA 91935

All donations received by June 15, 2017 will be acknowledged in the specialty catalog. Please send your contribution; any amount will be gratefully appreciated!