Rose City Classic Clubs & Events
 

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Rose City Classic (RCC) is made up of a combined specialty and group show day on Wednesday and two all-breed clubs, Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon (DFAO) and the Tualatin Kennel Club (TKC). Combined, the two all-breed events host 33 breed specialties plus 1 Group show.

THE ALL-BREED CLUBS

Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon and Tualatin Kennel Club are the AKC all-breed dog clubs that put on the Rose City Classic  They have served the greater Portland area for 80 and 50 years, respectively.  The members of these not-for-profit clubs are volunteers. They donate their time and expertise to put on the Rose City Classic and afterwards the clubs donate their profits to causes that promote responsible dog ownership and the health and welfare of dogs. To learn more about these local dog clubs and connect with others who have a passion for dogs, visit their links above. 

SPECIALTY AND GROUP SHOWS 

Thirty-three breed specialty clubs and one group club participate in the Rose City Classic. These are local or national clubs that represent one particular breed or a group of related breeds such as Terriers, Hounds or Toys. For specific information about specialties please contact the RCC Specialty Coordinator, Patti Strand or the specialty chair for each club.

Download contracts and other materials for specialties and supported entries below and see the schedule of deadlines.

THE ALL-BREED CLUBS

Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon and Tualatin Kennel Club are the AKC all-breed dog clubs that oversee the Rose City Classic  They have served the greater Portland area for 80 and 50 years, respectively.  The members of these not-for-profit clubs are volunteers. They donate their time and expertise to put on the Rose City Classic and afterwards the clubs donate their profits to causes that promote responsible dog ownership and the health and welfare of dogs. To learn more about these local dog clubs and connect with others who have a passion for dogs, visit their links above. 

SPECIALTY AND GROUP SHOWS 

Thirty-two breed specialty and group clubs participate in the Rose City Classic. These are local or national clubs that represent one particular breed or a group of related breeds such as Terriers, Hounds or Toys. For specific information about specialties please contact the RCC Specialty Coordinator, Patti Strand

Download contracts and other materials for specialties and supported entries below and see the schedule of deadlines

GROUP AND SPECIALTY SHOWS HELD ON WEDNESDAY

  • Terrier Association of Oregon  (Terrier Group Show)
    Onofrio, Superintendent 
    Specialty Chair: Sandy Carter
    sandrajeancarter1960@gmail.com
  • Columbia Poodle Club
    Onofrio, Superintendent
    Show Chairman, Janith Wright
    janithwright@yahoo.com  
  • Fort Vancouver Cocker Spaniel Fanciers
    Onofrio, Superintendent
    Specialty Chair: Mariecel Torres-Young
    conquest.cockers@comcast.net
  • German Shorthaired Pointer Club of OR
    Onofrio, Superintendent
    Specialty Chair: Cathy Beach|
    54c170b@gmail.com  
  • Greater Portland Dachshund Club
    Event Secretary and Specialty Chair
    Georjan Bridger
    georjiesdogevents@gmail
  • Greater Portland Old English Sheepdog Club
    Show Sec., Carolyn Rittacco jwrcir@aol.com
    Show Chair, Christine Jaeger 
    spirit.1952@yahoo.com
  • Mt. Hood Dalmatian Club
    Onofrio, Superintendent
    Specialty Chair: Rod Strand
    rod@RodStrand.com  503-310-8510
  • Mt. Hood Doberman Pinscher Club
    Onofrio, Superintendent
    Specialty Chair: Ellen Hanley
    Ellenpoppy@aol.com
  • Newfoundland Club of America, Inc.
    Specialty Chair: Jeannette Voss jvoss@pcez.com

Note: A concurrent specialty is one that is held on the same day and on the same grounds as an all-breed show but is considered a separate event with its own set of awards and points.

CONCURRENT SPECIALTIES – FRIDAY

  • Alaskan Malamute Club of America
    Specialty Chair: Leslie Podwys
    leslie@podwys.com
  • Oregon Trail Havanese Club
    Onofrio, Superintendent

    Specialty Chair: Linda  Ruedy
    lmruedy04@gmail.com
    503-475-8334
  • Multnomah Irish Setter Association
    Onofrio, Superintendent
    Specialty Chair: Leslie Russell
    avonfarmirish@gmail.com
  • Evergreen Chihuahua Club
    Onofrio, Superintendent
    Specialty Chair: Dana Baker
    evergreenchiclub@gmail.com
  • Rose City Labrador Retriever Club
    Event Chair: Judy  Chambers
    judy088@centurytel.net
    503-705-7099

CONCURRENT SPECIALTIES – SATURDAY

  • Alaskan Malamute Club of America
    Specialty Chair: Leslie Podwys
    leslie@podwys.com
  • Cascade Australian Cattle Dog Club
    Show Chairman: Gail Stuart Bowles
    trueblueacd@gmail.com
  • Cirneco dell’Etna Club of America
    Specialty Chair: Sally Robb
    salportland@yahoo.com
  • Evergreen Chihuahua Club
    Specialty Chair: Dana Baker
    evergreenchiclub@gmail.com
  • Miniature American Shepherd Club of the US
    Specialty Chair: Melisa Tiffany
    melisa.tiffany@gmail.com
     


DESIGNATED SPECIALTIES  –
A designated specialty is one in which the specialty club designates the classes of an all-breed show as its specialty.

DESIGNATED SPECIALTIES  – FRIDAY

      • Parson Russell Terrier Association of America (PRTAA) – Friday
        Specialty Chair: Sherry Emerson
        slashe@icloud.com

    • DESIGNATED SPECIALTIES  – SATURDAY

      • Belgian Sheepdog Club of America
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Specialty chair: Tami Worley
        Worleycom1@gmail.com
      • Berger Picard Club of America
        Event Chair: Ailynn Knox-Collins
        fluffyherders@gmail.com 425-241-9315
      • Columbia Bouvier des Flandres Club
        Event Chair: Cheryl Calm
        calmbouv@gmail.com  
        503-816-8670
      • Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club
        Event Chair: Ilene Kaplan
        kaplani@union.edu
        518-466-9667
      • Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America
        Event Chair: Kimarie Wolf
      • Parson Russell Terrier Association of America (PRTAA)
        Specialty Chair: Sherry Emerson
        slashe@icloud.com

      DESIGNATED SPECIALTIES – SUNDAY

      • Cascade Australian Cattle Dog Club
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Show Chairman: Gail Stuart Bowles
        trueblueacd@gmail.com 
      • Columbia Bouvier des Flandres Club
        Event Chair: Cheryl Calm
        calmbouv@gmail.com  
        503-816-8670
      • Multnomah Irish Setter Association
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Specialty Chair: 
        avonfarmirish@gmail.com


      SUPPORTED ENTRIES WITHIN THE ALL-BREED SHOWS

      • Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, Inc., Saturday and Sunday
      • German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Oregon, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
      • Rose City Labrador Retriever Club, Thursday – Sunday
      • Berger Picard Club of America  Thursday – Sunday
      • Mt Hood Dalmatian Club, Saturday

      If your club would like to be part of the Rose City Classic please contact  Patti Strand