Field Spaniel Society of America
2023 National Specialty Show
June 4th - June 9th
Multiple Locations in WI and MI
Schedule of Events
Sunday, June 4th
FSSA Hunt Test - Rock River Kennels, Beaver Dam WI
Paper Entry Form
Monday, June 5th
WDI Hunt Test and workshop - Beaverton MI
Paper Entry Form
Tuesday, June 6th
Fastcat
Scentwork trials
Fun dock competition
6259 E Potter Rd Davison MI
Entry Details
Wednesday, June 7th
Obedience & Rally - morning
Puppy and Veteran Sweeps - afternoon
Thursday, June 8
Junior show
4 to 6 month puppy
National Breed
Friday, June 9th
Agility with all breed agility club - Lapeer MI
FSSA Banquet - Midland MI
Other Events
Barn hunting the week of the Specialty
There is a trial June 2-4 in Flushing, Michigan. Flushing is a small town near Flint
ATTENTION FSSA JR MEMBERS
We are adopting a new program for our National Specialty this year!
ALL JUNIOR ENTRIES FOR PERFORMANCE AND JR SHOWMANSHIP ARE FREE!
Included this year are the Designated trials for the following:
Junior Showmanship 6-8-23
Hunt Test 6-4-23
WDI Test 6-5-23
Fast Cat 6-6-23
Scent work 6-6-23
Obedience 6-7-23
Rally 6-7-23
Agility 6-9-23
***Juniors must own or co-own the dog they are exhibiting***
We are also offering ALL-AROUND JUNIOR awards to be awarded at the Nationals Banquet on Friday night
This is a 3-Tier award program focusing on junior participation and effort, not competition
All participants will be awarded a Junior Rosette
1st Tier Junior must participate in Jr Showmanship and 1 other performance event****Leash & Water Bottle
2nd Tier 3 Events (including Jr Showmanship )Leash & Bait Bag & dog toy
3rd Tier 4 events or more (including Jr showmanship) Travel bag and collar& dog toy
Any Questions or want to become a junior member send email to: Daphne@hadleydogtraining.com
Host Hotel
Baymont Inn and Suites
Company: 2023 GROUPS
Phone: (989)631-0070
Contact: JENELLE
Fax: (989)631-1604
Account: 643-027095
Address:
2200 W WACKERLY STREET
MIDLAND, MI 48640
Group: FIELD SPANIEL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Cut Off: 5/7/2023
Method of Reservation: INDIVIDUAL CALL IN
Arrival: 6/4/2023
Method of Payment: INDIVIDUAL PAYS OWN
Nights: 8
CXL Policy: CANCEL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO 6PM
Departure: 6/12/2023
GTD Policy: CREDIT CARD REQUIRED
Allocations: # Rooms 400
Date NQQ1 NK2
6/4/2023 Sun 20 10
6/11/2023 Sun 20 10
Rates:$99 plus $25 per night pet fee
FAQ
Where is the Specialty held?
The location is Midland County Fairgrounds, we have our own building with grooming space and ring for the full 5 days. N0 air conditioning. It usually is not that warm… but then again it is Michigan.
Is Camping available?
Camping at fairgrounds is available
What's the deal with the all breed show on Thursday?
There is an all breed show Thursday thru Sunday but the Speciality is Independent so no Fields can be entered in the all breed Thursday.
Is there an all-breed Fastcat event?
Fastcat all breed 3 days on location
Is there an agility event scheduled?
Designated FS Agility will be with the all breed club in Lapeer Mi at All Dogs Can on Friday. Located about 1 hour South from fairgrounds. 3 days of all breed agility that weekend.
Are there any Field Spaniel only events?
Tuesday Field Spaniel only Fastcat, dock, and Scentwork are all at Disc Dogs in Davison Mi about 1 hour south from fairgrounds. Field Spaniel Working dog Instinct test will be in Beaverton MI about 1/2 hour NW
How far is the banquet facility?
Banquet will be 5 minutes from Fairgrounds on Friday night at Tuscany Hall, in Midland, MI.
When are the supported entries held?
FSSA Supported entry Friday to Sunday
National Specialty Shop
Souvenirs
Reservations
Trophy Donations
2023 Catalog
Raffle Tickets