Picture a warm summer day and a park-like setting. Imagine visitors
from all over the country, and a few from overseas as well. Now add
a hundred or so Australian terriers and you have a National Specialty.
What is a National Specialty? It's a dog show for just Aussies, a
showcase where breeders, owners and handlers bring their best to compete
with the best. Awards won here are prized above all others for the
competition is tough and only a few will win.
The Aussie national is a roving national, so is held in a different location
every year. This year the Colorado club hosted the event in Greeley
the weekend of August 18th. The show on Friday was followed by a
barbeque at Island Grove Park. The two day Greeley Kennel Club shows
August 19th and 20th gave exhibitors additional opportunities to take home
trophies offered by the Colorado club.
But a National Specialty isn't just about showing Aussies. Socializing
with other Aussie owners is reason enough to attend a national. Early
morning dog walking trips in the parking lot of the Ramkota Hotel provided
exhibitors with opportunities to chat and size up the competition.
A more formal banquet and not-so-silent auction on Saturday night provided
a fun evening to remember.
It doesn't get better than
this, a perfect weekend in Colorado with friends, competition and Aussies.
For a list of the winners, click next.
