Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon is the host club of the Rose City Classic Series of Dog Shows. It was founded in 1939 and is a member club of the American Kennel Club. DFAO is an all-breed kennel club offering competition for all AKC recognized breeds in conformation, obedience and agility. DFAO is centered in Multnomah County.

Tualatin Kennel Club is the other all-breed club that makes up the Rose City Classic. It is also a member club of the AKC. TKC hosts events for conformation, obedience and agility and provides numerous community services. Its membership is centered in the Tualatin Valley and Washington County.

The Portland Dog Obedience Club focuses on dog training, obedience trials and the new AKC sport of Rally. PDOC is a member of American Kennel Club and holds one of it’s annual obedience trials in conjunction with the Rose City Classic.

There are 25 breed or group specialty clubs that participate in the Rose City Classic. These are local clubs that represent one particular breed or a group of related breeds such as all Terriers. Please read the letter addressed to specialty clubs. For specific information about specialties please contact the specialty coordinator, Mary Bernard at snowwind@embarqmail.com 503-852-9555.