Eastern Specialty 2022

The PHCA 2022 Eastern Regional Specialty will be held during the Winter Blast Cluster (WBC) of shows that will be held December 7^th through December 11^th , 2022.

This cluster is held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (GPEC), in Oaks, PA. There will be 6 opportunities for points during these 5 days.

PH breed judging is in the separate Hall E.

Events:

• PHCA 2022 Eastern Regional Specialty with Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes will be held with the Valley Forge KC (VFKC) all-breed show on Saturday, December 10^th. This is VFKCs 75th anniversary.
• PHCA Supported entries will be held with:
  • South Jersey Kennel Club (SJKC) on Thursday, December 8^th
  • South Jersey Kennel Club (SJKC) on Friday, December 9^th.   Sweeps (puppy and veteran) to be included.
  • Valley Forge Kennel Club (VFKC) on Sunday, December 11^th
• There will also be two additional conformation events for our PHs:
  • Berks County Kennel Club (BCKC) on Wednesday, December 7^th – all breed show
  • Delaware Valley Hound Association (DVHA) will hold a concurrent hound show on Saturday, December 10^th.

Additional Details:

• AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) will be offered at all 6 shows.
• 4-6 month puppy competition will be offered each day in the morning.
• Obedience trials will be offered every day. Rally trials will be offered every day except on Friday.
• PeeWee Competition will be offered Friday and Saturday at 12 noon.
• Reserved Grooming will be available (free for PHs since we are doing a specialty).
• Clinics: VFKC offers a Cardiac Clinic on Saturday, OFA Eye Clinic on Sunday, and a BAER Hearing Clinic on Saturday.
• An AKC Scent work Trial will be offered on Saturday and Sunday.
• Winter Blasts Cluster's renowned “fully-matted practice ring” will be available on all days.

Other PH events:

• The Eastern Banquet will be held on Friday evening at Chadwicks which is very convenient to the Oaks, PA show site and the host hotel.  Eastern Specialty Honors Award will be presented at the dinner by a PHCA Officer or Board Member. There will also be numerous raffles and silent auction items.
• The 50/50 Raffle will be held again this year.
• Merchandise: Items will be available for purchase.
• The host hotel is the Homewood Suites, Valley Forge. Additional hotel options will be available in the Premium Lists as well and in the Specialty Packet. RV parking (dry camping) is also available at the show site.