• 2027 HEART OF THE DESERT CLASSIC

    2027 HEART OF THE DESERT CLASSIC

    Group and Specialty Shows Interest Form
  • Are you a returning club or new to the HODC?  If you are NOT returning in 2027, please let us know below by selecting "We are NOT returning in 2027".

  • If a National Parent Club is holding this show, enter the local host club's name:

  • National Parent clubs must send an approval letter for a local club to host their event(s). How will we receive this letter?  If sending separately, email to Lori Nelson at wildfirewhippets@gmail.com.

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  • Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number (for Premium List)

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  • Click on the type of show you are having as well as what you are offering under EACH applicable day.

  • List any Special Attraction you are offering and the day you are offering it - Special Attractions REQUIRE SEPARATE AKC APPLICATIONS.

  • HODC Panel Judge Request - If you are interested in using a panel judge, contact Lori Nelson at wildfirewhippets@gmail.com.

  • Please complete the fields below for all judges YOUR CLUB has contracted with that are NOT on the HODC panel.  If unknown at this time enter TBD in the judge's name input box; skip any that are not applicable to your club.

  • Rosettes and Ribbons

    Group Shows, Independent and Concurrent Specialty Shows are responsible for ordering their own rosettes or ribbons with HODC's Superintendent or through an outside source.  PLEASE READ YOUR CLUB'S CONTRACT WITH ONOFRIO. 

  • Designated Specialties - HODC provides the following STANDARD rosettes:

    1. Best of Breed/Variety
    2. Best of Winners
    3. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed/Variety
    4. Select Dog
    5. Select Bitch
    6. Winners Dog
    7. Winners Bitch
    8. Best National Owner-Handled

    And, if such classes are offered, for:

    1. Best Puppy in Puppy Classes
    2. Best Bred-by-Exhibitor
    3. Best Veteran
    4. Best in Sweepstakes and/or Veteran Sweepstakes
    5. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Sweepstakes and/or Veteran Sweepstakes
    6. Other ribbons will be standard flat ribbons.

    All other ribbons are flats.  Upgrades to Rosettes and flat ribbons must be ordered through Onofrio; the Designated Specialty club covers the cost of upgrades.  

  • Hospitality/Raffles

    If you will be holding Hospitality or a Raffle, how many 8' tables will you need? Specialty clubs are provided one (1) table; additional tables will be billed to your club at $15.00 each.  Lori Nelson will confirm this number as the show dates near.

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